The thief of desires enters upon you while you are in the corner of worship.
So he sees no rejection from you.
He persists with you until he drives you out of the mosque.
Be sincere in seeking, and assistance will come to you.
A man said to Ma'ruf, 'Teach me love.'
He said, 'Love does not come by teaching.'
It is longing, guided to the death of annihilation.
If it does not return to being youthful upon meeting its beloved.
It is not astonishing that it is said, 'They love Him.'
The true wonder is from His saying, 'He loves them.'
It is not astonishing from a poor, needy person to love one who is kind to him.
The true wonder is that a kind one loves a poor, needy person.



