Inspiring Quotes and Iconic Works by Idries Shah

Idries Shah Quotes | Writer and Teacher | Born: June 16, 1924 | Died: November 23, 1996
Idries Shah was a prolific writer and teacher of Sufism, known for his books that introduce Eastern spiritual philosophies to Western audiences, such as The Sufis.

Generosity is also marked by doing what ... - Insights from Idries Shah

The quotes and works of Idries Shah delve into themes of life, love, friendship, and success. Their words provide profound insights and inspiration, encouraging readers to reflect and find meaning in their own lives. Whether you're seeking motivation or exploring timeless wisdom, Idries Shah's words offer a source of guidance and enlightenment.

Generosity is also marked by doing what one says one will do.
Idries Shah
#Generosity #Sufis #Sufism #Tradition

Better to quarrel with a friend than to support enemies.
Idries Shah
#Ethics #Proverb #Sufis #Sufism

Saying of the Prophet.Lies, promises, trustHe is not of mine who lies, breaks a promise or fails in his trust.
Idries Shah
#Hadith #Islam #Muhammad #Religion

Careful preparation is necessary before people can perceive something which is there all the time.
Idries Shah
#Cleansing #Knowledge #Perception #Sufi

You fear tomorrow: yet yesterday is just as dangerous.
Idries Shah
#Fear #Mind #Psychology #Sufis

Learning how to learn involves examining assumptions. Mulla Nasrudin tales very often fulfil this funcition.
Idries Shah
#Learning #Mind #Nasrudin #Sufi

Only the search for truth is valid, the desire for wisdom the motive. The method is assimilation, not study.
Idries Shah
#Discipleship #Evolution #Study #Sufi

Proverbs and truisms are for this reason dangerous, because they produce blindness or non-thought.
Idries Shah
#Proverbs #Psychology #Sufis #Sufism

Sufism is, in fact, not a mystical system, not a religion, but a body of knowledge.
Idries Shah
#Knowledge #Mysticism #Religion #Sufis

The more wakeful a man is to the things which surround him, the more asleep is he, and his waking is worse than his sleep.
Idries Shah
#Asleep #Awareness #Knowledge #Sufis

When prayer, rituals and ascetic life are just a means of self-indulgence, they are harmful rather than beneficial.
Idries Shah
#God #Greed #Religion #Sufis

Quotes and Iconic Works by Idries Shah

Generosity is also marked by doing what ... - Insights from Idries Shah