The Soul and A Loaf of Bread

 The Soul and A Loaf of Bread : The Teachings of Sheikh Abol Hasan al-Kharqani,
Paperback - 122 pages,
Renditions by Vraje Abramian.


Description :

This book contains new translations of over 100 short statements of Sufic wisdom from Shaykh Abu 'l-Hasan of Kharaqhan (died 1034), a "Sufis' Sufi". He is not known as well or as widely as some of the great Muslim saints from Khurasan-Attar, Rumi, or Bahauddin Naqhshband, may Allah be pleased with them. But, this near anonymity was deliberate, according to the Sheikh's wish when he lived.


Despite being a hidden saint, his spiritual affinity and grace are still very much acknowledged among the living Sufi circles across Iran and in the region. Even today, a steady stream of dervish pilgrims visits his tomb in Iran. His enduring presence is still potent among those whose aim in life is to attain higher knowledge and refinement of the heart.


Shaykh Abul-Hasan Kharaqani, may Allah be pleased with him, said:

...whoever knocks on this door
feed him and ask not of his faith
for if he deserved a Soul from his Creator,
he certainly deserves a loaf of bread from Abul-Hasan.