1. International Dialogue and Dialogue International “ Peace begins with understanding others” University of Wisconsin-Madison December 13, 2007
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11. Come, come again, whoever you are, come! Heathen, fire worshipper or idolatrous, come! Come even if you broke your penitence a hundred times, Ours is the portal of hope, come as you are . I hold no religion or creed, an neither Eastern nor Western, Muslim or Infidel, Zorastrian, Christian, Jew or Gentile. I come from neither land nor sea, am not related to those above or below, was not born nearby or far away, do not live either in Paradise or this Earth, claim descent not from Adam and Eve or the Angels above. I transcend body and soul, My home is beyond place and name. It is with the beloved, in a space beyond space. I embrace all and am part of all. ONCE a beloved asked her lover: “Friend, You have seen many places in the world! Now - which of all these cities was the best? He said: “The city where my sweetheart lives!” Seek knowledge which unravels mysteries Before your life comes to close Give up that non-existence which looks like existence, Seek that Existence which looks like non-existence!
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15. “ If we want to start a revolution, we must begin with ourselves. We must eliminate from our vocabulary such words as "hatred," "enemy" and "revenge“ “ Love is the rose in our belief, a realm of the heart that never withers.” Applaud the good for their goodness appreciate those who have believing hearts and be kind to believers. Approach unbelievers so gently that their envy and hatred melt away. Like a Messiah revive people with your breath. “ Be so tolerant that your heart becomes wide like the ocean. Become inspired with faith and love for others. Offer a hand to those in trouble and be concerned about everyone” Whenever I see a leaf fall from branch of a tree in autumn, I feel as much pain as if my arm was amputated.”
21. Why be so hopeless... Why become so pessimistic! A thorn has been disclosed, and the rose has been separated from the thorns. Happy days promised you by Al-Haqq will come tomorrow, or even before tomorrow, who knows? WHAT ABOUT YOUR FUTURE Today you are waited upon hand and foot. Today you are safe in somebody's arms. I wish we were able to promise such happiness concerning your future. Well, you had better not touch on that matter, nor let me mention it...