Islam and Peace
Social Aspect of Islamic Mysticism
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One who has realized himself will, at the same time,
place a higher spiritual value on other human
beings too. One whose heart is filled with God’s
love, will necessarily be filled with the love of
human beings – the creatures of God. One who
respects the Higher Reality will surely respect other
human beings. It is this aspect of mysticism which I
have called its social aspect.
A Persian mystic poet has expressed the mystic
code of behaviour in these most beautiful words:
“The stories of kings like Alexander and Dara hold
no interest for us. Ask us only about love and
faithfulness.”
Another mystic poet has this to say:
“The comforts of both the worlds are hidden in
these two things: Being kind to friends and
according better treatment to foes.”
When a Sufi or mystic is engrossed in the love of
God, he rises above the mundane world and
discovers the higher realities. He becomes such a
human being as has no ill-feelings for anyone. In