Accounts Quote by Rabia Basri
“Stay close by the door, if you desire all beauty And leave aside sleep, if you wish to arrive And make of the spirit your first place of account To the beloved, whose lights shine as from gold All of them worship out of fear of the fire � And consider deliverance abundant good fortune - Or, so they may dwell in the gardens, and reach To the meadows of paradise, and there drink from its rivers Of gardens or fire I have no opinion I seek no exchange for my dearest love”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sufi Poetry Collection, 8th century
True beauty requires vigilance, sacrifice of comfort, and devotion, leading to spiritual abundance and divine union.
In simple terms: Beauty needs effort, not sleep.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual devotion over comfort.
Themes
devotion
beauty
spirituality
discipline
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
mystical
poetic
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical living
- seeking enlightenment
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
inner awakening
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance devotion with self‑care?
- What does “beauty” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting physical needs can harm health.
