Seeing the light

Rumi:

My heart is light upon light, a beautiful Mary with Jesus in the womb.
(p. 116)

Al-Hakim At-Tirmidhi:

When one sees the Glory and Majesty of God in His Realm then all the lights become one light and the chest becomes full with this shining light.
(p. 120)

`Abdu'L-Qadir Al-Gilani:

Dear friend, your heart is a polished mirror. You must wipe it clean of the veil of dust which has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the light of divine secrets. When the light from Allah, (Who) is the light of the heavens and the earth begins to shine upon the regions of your heart, the lamp of the heart will be lit...

It is your private sun, for you are the one whom Allah guides...
(pp. 118-119)

©1999 by Deb Platt