Abandon Quote by Ibn Ata Allah
“Let your invocation be the all-embracing Name, which is Allah, Allah, Allah, or if you so wish, Huwa, Huwa, Huwa; and do not violate this remembrance. Be careful lest your tongue pronounce it while other-than-He is in your heart. Let your heart be the one who utters, and your ear the one who is attentive to this invocation until the 'speaker' emanates from your Self (sirr). When you feel the emergence of the Speaker within you through the invocation, do not abandon the spiritual condition wherein you find yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Al-Hikam (The Book of Wisdom) by Ibn Ata Allah, 13th century
The quote urges constant remembrance of God, aligning heart, tongue, and ear to the divine name, and warns against insincere or distracted recitation.
In simple terms: Keep God in mind, heart, and speech continuously.
Key Takeaway
Maintain sincere remembrance.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
devotion
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- meditation
- mindful speech
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Sufi practice
inner focus
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure genuine remembrance?
- What distractions hinder your focus?
A Different Perspective
May become ritualistic without inner sincerity.
