Fear and love Quote by Rumi
““All night, a man called out “God! God!” Until his lips were bleeding. Then the Adversary of mankind said, “Hey! Mr Gullible! … How come you’ve been calling all night And never once heard God say, “Here, I AM”? You call out so earnestly and, in reply, what? I’ll tell you what. Nothing!” The man suddenly felt empty and abandoned. Depressed, he threw himself on the ground And fell into a deep sleep. In a dream, he met an angel, who asked, “Why are you regretting calling out to God?” The man said, “ I called and called But God never replied, “Here I AM.” The Angel explained, “God has said, “Your calling my name is My reply. Your longing for Me is My message to you. All your attempts to reach Me Are in reality My attempts to reach you. Your fear and love are a noose to catch Me. In the silence surrounding every call of “God” Waits a thousand replies of “Here I AM.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Call to God” from a 13th‑century Sufi collection
A man’s desperate prayers go unanswered, but an angel reveals that every call is God’s own reaching out, turning silence into dialogue.
In simple terms: Divine presence is felt in the act of seeking, not just in hearing.
Key Takeaway
Seek God, and you are already being heard.
Themes
spirituality
faith
dialogue
loneliness
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual teaching
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- meditation
- dream interpretation
- spiritual awakening
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
theology
inner reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your prayers are heard?
- How does silence shape faith?
A Different Perspective
The story may oversimplify complex theological concepts.
