Category: Wisdom of Hazrat Inayat Khan

As we approach the conclusion of this extended series on initiation, Hazrat Inayat Khan now begins to speak about the necessary attitude of the mureed, and of the uncertainty the Continue Reading →

After detailing the work of the teacher in the previous post in this series Hazrat Inayat Khan here talks about the work of the disciple. It is worth reminding ourselves Continue Reading →

While earlier posts in the series on Initiation described various aspects of the preparation and attitude of the seeker, this instalment gives precious insight into the work of the teacher. Continue Reading →

Not all students can really be called disciples, as Hazrat Inayat Khan explains in this instalment of our ongoing series on initiation. The previous post in the series may be Continue Reading →

The idea of God is a means for the Sufi to rise from imperfection to Perfection, which is suggested in the Bible: “Be ye perfect, as your Father in Heaven Continue Reading →

In this instalment of the continuing series on initiation, Hazrat Inayat Khan outlines five lessons that the student may learn on the path. The previous post in the series may Continue Reading →

In this further instalment in the series of teachings on initiation, Hazrat Inayat Khan emphasises the need for idealism and the development of consideration. The previous post in the series Continue Reading →

In the previous post in the series of teachings on initiation, Hazrat Inayat Khan discussed what he calls ‘natural’ initiation, and here he goes on to explain the initiation at Continue Reading →

As he continues his series of teachings on the important topic of initiation, Hazrat Inayat Khan here speaks of ‘natural’ initiation, by which he means an awakening or alteration that Continue Reading →

In this instalment of the teachings on initiation, Hazrat Inayat Khan addresses the question of degrees of initiation. Most traditions have levels or degrees of initiation, and it is is Continue Reading →