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(Kalbin nerelere meyl edeceği yani neyi ve kimi seveceği insanın iradesinde değildir)",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[29,34,39],{"id":30,"tag":31},3351519,{"id":32,"tag_name":33},6969,"sufi",{"id":35,"tag":36},3351517,{"id":37,"tag_name":38},34172,"kalp",{"id":40,"tag":41},3351518,{"id":42,"tag_name":43},182430,"sevgi","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Muzaffer Özak (1879-1947), a renowned Turkish spiritual leader and scholar known for his interpretations of Islamic mysticism. The era in which he lived was marked by significant social, cultural, and political transformations in the Ottoman Empire. This context likely influenced his philosophical outlook on human nature and free will.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote reveals an intriguing paradox: \"Temâyülât-ı kalbiyye irâde-i cüziyyeden değildir\" translates to \"Emotions of the heart are not a result of individual will.\" Özak suggests that our emotional inclinations, or what we find attractive and desirable, cannot be attributed solely to our rational control. This means that our hearts have their own autonomous desires, which may sometimes contradict our conscious intentions.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced, goal-oriented world, adopting this mindset can help individuals become more aware of their emotional triggers and biases. By acknowledging the autonomy of their heart's desires, professionals and creatives can cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and others, leading to more informed decision-making and relationships.",{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":48,"source":49,"quote_tag":50,"commentary":9},658640,"The gifts of God often come to you from the hands of other human beings, through God’s servants. And so, Divine love also expresses itself between human beings. The sheikhs are the pourers of the wine and the dervish is the glass. Love is the wine. By the hand of the wine pourer, the glass—the dervish— is filled.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[51,54],{"id":52,"tag":53},3348692,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":55,"tag":56},3348691,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":9},658638,"All of creation is God’s manifestation. But, as some parts of the earth receive more light than others, some people receive more light. The prophets received the most Divine light. Besides quantity there is quality. There is the question of what attributes are being manifested. Some people are manifestations of different Divine attributes. The prophets manifest all of the Divine attributes. The moon reflects the light of the sun. The sun is Truth; the moon is each prophet.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[63,66],{"id":64,"tag":65},3348687,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":67,"tag":68},3348686,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":81},658636,"Many struggle in the maze of religion and religious differences. They are like dogs fighting over a bone, seeking their own selfish interests. The solution is to remember that there is only one Creator, who provides for all of us. The more we remember the One, the less the fighting.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[75,78],{"id":76,"tag":77},3348683,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":79,"tag":80},3348682,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Muzaffer Ozak, a Turkish Sufi master, and was likely shared during a time of sectarian conflict and religious tension in the region. As a Sufi, Ozak was deeply committed to the unity of all faiths and the oneness of God, which he believed was often obscured by human divisions and power struggles. In the context of his teachings, this quote reflects his efforts to promote spiritual understanding and peace.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that the root of conflict often lies not in differences, but in a shared fixation on the material and the self. Ozak suggests that the more we focus on the One Creator, the less we are consumed by our own interests and the more we can see beyond our petty squabbles.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider shifting your focus from the \"bone\" of contention to the underlying unity that connects you to others. By cultivating a sense of awe and reverence for the One Creator, you may find that your own self-interest and attachment to specific beliefs or identities begin to loosen their grip, allowing for greater compassion, understanding, and peace.",{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":9},658630,"You can get there by yourself, but that is the hard way. Our personal goals all lead to the same end. There is only one truth. But why deny the thousands of years of experience found in religion? There is real wisdom available from so many years of seeking and trial and error.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[88,91,96],{"id":89,"tag":90},3348672,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":92,"tag":93},3348670,{"id":94,"tag_name":95},15119,"perennial-philosophy",{"id":97,"tag":98},3348671,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":100,"quote_text":101,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":102,"source":103,"quote_tag":104,"commentary":111},658628,"SUFISM is not different from the mysticism of all religions. Mysticism comes from Adam (God’s Peace upon him). It has assumed different shapes and forms over many centuries, for example, the mysticism of Jesus (God’s Peace upon him), of monks, of hermits, and of Muhammed (God’s Peace and Blessings upon him). A river passes through many countries and each claims it for its own. But there is only one river.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[105,108],{"id":106,"tag":107},3348663,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":109,"tag":110},3348662,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},"**The Backstory**\nMuzaffer Ozak, a renowned Sufi master, likely penned this quote in the mid-20th century, reflecting on the universal nature of mysticism across various religions. During this time, Ozak was actively promoting the unity of all spiritual traditions, emphasizing that the essence of mysticism remains constant despite its manifestations in different cultures and faiths. His words were meant to challenge the notion of sectarianism and encourage seekers to transcend dogmatic boundaries.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: while mysticism assumes diverse forms, its underlying essence remains singular and unchanging. This paradox highlights the tension between the external manifestations of spirituality (e.g., rituals, dogma) and the internal, universal experience of the divine that transcends them.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, recognize that the essence of your spiritual or creative pursuit lies beyond the specific forms it takes. Instead of getting caught up in dogmatic adherence to external manifestations, focus on cultivating a direct, personal experience of the divine or your creative potential. This allows you to transcend the limitations of specific traditions or methods, embracing the universal truth that underlies them.",{"currentPage":113,"totalPages":113,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":114},1,10]