Displeasure Quote by Hazrat Inayat Khan
“The religion of the Sufi is the religion of the heart. The principal moral of the Sufi is to consider the heart of others, so that in the pleasure and displeasure of his fellow-man he sees the pleasure and displeasure of God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Sufi Path of Love” by Hazrat Inayat Khan, 1925
The Sufi teaches that caring for others' hearts reflects divine love, linking human compassion with spiritual experience.
In simple terms: Compassion connects us to the divine.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy toward others.
Themes
spirituality
compassion
unity
divine love
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Sufism
interconnectedness
ethical living
Questions to Reflect On
- How does caring for others deepen your spirituality?
- In what ways can you embody this principle daily?
A Different Perspective
Self‑centeredness can block true empathy.
