How long will you keep pounding on an open door Begging for someone to open it? Rabia Basri More Quotes by Rabia Basri More Quotes From Rabia Basri O God! if I worship Thee in fear of Hell, burn me in Hell; and if I worship Thee in hope of Paradise, exclude me from Paradise; but if I worship Thee for Thine own sake, withhold not thine everlasting beauty. Rabia Basri wisdomspiritualreligion The real work is in the Heart: Rabia Basri friendswiseinspirational Your prayers are your light; Rabia Basri islamicwisdomprayer Eyes are at rest, the stars are setting. Rabia Basri starswisdomkings O my Lord, whatever share of this world You have bestowed on me, bestow it to my enemies, and whatever share of the next world You have for me, give it to my friends. You are enough for me. Rabia Basri islamicwisdomgiving Since no one really knows anything about God, those who think they do are just troublemakers. Rabia Basri atheistreligionthinking Your hope in my heart is the rarest treasure Rabia Basri islamicwisdomheart A leading scholar of Basra visited Rabi'a al-Adawiyya while she was ill. Rabia Basri islamicwisdomevil May Allah steal from you All that steals you from Him. Rabia Basri wisdomreligiousgod I seek forgiveness from Allah for the lack of my sincerity when I say I seek the forgiveness of Allah Rabia Basri sincerityislamicwisdom If I repent now will God forgive me? Rabia Basri repentforgive-meforgiving Great doubt will eventually lead to great awakening. Rabia Basri awarenessawakeningdoubt I swear that ever since the first day You brought me back to life, Rabia Basri islamicwisdomheart He does not refuse sustenance to the one who speaks ill of Him. How then could He refuse sustenance to the one whose soul is over flowing with love for Him? Rabia Basri islamicsoulwisdom I love Allah: I have no time left in which to hate the devil. Rabia Basri islamichatewisdom Stay close by the door, if you desire all beauty Rabia Basri islamicwisdomsleep True devotion is for itself: not to desire heaven nor to fear hell. Rabia Basri islamicwisdomheaven O Beloved of Hearts, I beseech only You. Have pity this day on those who turn to You. My Hope, my Rest, my Delight, this heart can love none other but You. Rabia Basri islamicwisdomheart I will not serve Allah like a laborer, in expectation of my wages. Rabia Basri islamicwisdomexpectations How many gifts and graces You have given me! How many favors You have fed me from your hand! I look for your love in all directions, then suddenly its blessing burns in me. Rabia Basri gratitudeblessinghands
