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The way of the Sufi may seem rather simple. In the beginning on the Day of the covenant we were one with God. Then we separated and became self- absorbed. Now we have to learn annihilation to regain access, which may take a lifetime of progress. Here in the West we are separated from Islam. It has rich information which you can take out piecemeal. For instance Fana means: to die before one dies. So to restructure your head, you just have to practice being dead. To get closer to God then you just become less selfish. You can begin by being less narcissistic. It helps to assume you are not the center. You can either desire nothing or be totally self-sufficient. You can’t treat others like a supply center. If you consider quantum physics you might see less separation. Interaction just by thought can be given more consideration. You can develop pleasure in enhancing others emotion with very simple moves you can make others happy. You can learn more about it if you read Farid. DS Poem October 20, 2018 Not to die in love is not to live by love; before you harvest honey, you must surely face the bees. Ibn al-Farid, Diwan, 185 (al-Lamiyah, vv. 1-6) #al-Farid #farid #annihilation #sufism #islamicmysticism #arabicpoetry #fana #fanaa Fanaa (Arabic: ‫فناء‬‎ fanāʾ ) in Sufism is the "passing away" or "annihilation" (of the self).[1] Fana means "to die before one dies", a concept highlighted by famous notable Muslim saints such as Rumi and later by Sultan Bahoo.[2] Fana represents a breaking down of the individual ego and a recognition of the fundamental unity of God, creation, and the individual self.[1] Persons having entered this enlightened state obtain awareness of the intrinsic unity (Tawhid) between Allah and all that exists, including the individual's mind. It is coupled conceptually with baqaa, subsistence, which is the state of pure consciousness of and abidance in God.[3]