Kassam Raheem Quotes

Humanity must forgive 'Humanity', for only then can we be Humane. ~ Ilyas Kassam

A truly free man is not free 'from' anything, nor free 'to' anything, he is just free. Free within himself. ~ Ilyas Kassam

The path towards peace is not for the righteous, the ethical, the active and the compassionate to shit on the malicious, the complacent, the violent and the ignorant. The path towards peace is to be peaceful. ~ Ilyas Kassam

I give a lot of myself, so it will be good to release some heavy energy, and I know yoga deals with energy. So I definitely want to get into that. ~ Raheem Devaughn

Sometimes, I see and hear stories, especially those that involve children, and I wonder if this is hell and we are trying to get into heaven. ~ Raheem Devaughn

There is desire in the perfect, beauty in the imperfect.
Thus I lust over the flawless,
and fall amorously forceless to the flawed. ~ Ilyas Kassam

It is more Important to be of pure intention than of perfect action. ~ Ilyas Kassam

My loving children, my children who were created with God's beauty, my wise children, whatever difficulty you may have, do not ever leave His charge. Just as the prophets of God kept their faith firm and were tolerant in spite of the problems they had, no matter what difficulties you may experience, be tolerant, be forbearant and embrace all living things as your own life. ~ Muhammad Raheem Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

An intelligent man is one who acknowledges his intelligence as that of those who surround him. ~ Ilyas Kassam

Most important are the lessons of being humble, being a giver, and generally being a loving and caring person for people. That is something that I am trying to instill in my kids and all the kids around the world. ~ Raheem Devaughn

Logic in all its infinite potential, is the most dangerous of vices. For one can always find some form of logic to justify his action, and rest comfortably in the assurance, that what he did abides by reason. That is why, for us brittle beings, Intention is the only true weapon of peace. ~ Ilyas Kassam

What makes me cry? Anything bad related to my kids. The world. ~ Raheem Devaughn

Poetry is the way that we transcend language through language. And thus our freedom lies in the poetry of all things ~ Ilyas Kassam

I try to work out more now. I have been really thinking about getting into yoga, though. I can use that, believe it. ~ Raheem Devaughn

To know yourself you must know the transience of your self. ~ Ilyas Kassam

Your inability to see the wisdom in someone else is not a reflection on their lack of perspicacity, it is a reflection on yours. ~ Ilyas Kassam

The Purpose of Philosophy is to fall in Love. To strip the world of all its clothes, and fall in Love with it as it stand before you completely naked. ~ Ilyas Kassam

Of course, music is still a passion for me, and my new sort of career doing radio is also a passion, but definitely to be able to put a smile on someone's face. Or just waking up every day, trying to figure out how I can change a person's life for the better. ~ Raheem Devaughn

Precious child, what is the meaning of the saying,
"We must die before death?"
It means we must make all the evil qualities,
all the qualities of satan within us, die before our death.
If those qualities die, then the world within us dies.
And if the world within us dies, then all the sins,
ghosts, demons, and satan's contained within it also die.
The desire for earth, gold, and sexual pleasure
all die along with the world within us.
All that is left is Allah and His power (quadrat).
If all the evil qualities die within us,
then we die before death
and only Allah's qualities, actions and conduct will remain.
Then there will be no death for us.
We will have attained eternal life (hayat).
If we attain eternal life, where will we live?
We will live in heaven, in God's kingdom.

To Die Before Death: The Sufi Way of Life- pg. 116-117 ~ Muhammad Raheem Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

I am inspired by so much. I am inspired by women, of course - beautiful women. I am also inspired by not so beautiful things in the world. ~ Raheem Devaughn

साधो, देखो जग बौराना ।
साँची कही तो मारन धावै, झूठे जग पतियाना ।
हिन्दू कहत,राम हमारा, मुसलमान रहमाना ।
आपस में दौऊ लड़ै मरत हैं, मरम कोई नहिं जाना ।

Saints, I see
The world is mad
If I tell the truth
They rush to beat me
If I lie they trust me

Hindus claim Ram as the one
Muslims claims Raheem
Then they kill eachother
Knowing not the essence ~ Kabir

We think to dance, and dance in thought. But to hibernate in the mind, is to bring upon us an apocalypse of the Soul. ~ Ilyas Kassam

Dreaming is a way to escape the harsh reality of life. ~ Raheem Kirlew

We are finite, in that we are a product and source of the infinite. ~ Ilyas Kassam

If you cannot find an element of Humour in something, your not taking it seriously enough. ~ Ilyas Kassam

Patience is timing, just being humble and being the most quiet person in the room. ~ Raheem Devaughn

To all those who say they believe in God, please realize with faith that God hears every word you say. God hears your every thought. Realizing this, speak only what is truth and act only with God's qualities of love, compassion, justice, patience, and the realization that each life is as important as your own. ~ Muhammad Raheem Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

To neglect ones own ability to laugh is the greatest form of Blasphemy, for to laugh is to pray. ~ Ilyas Kassam

Stay worry-free. Show love and you get love. ~ Raheem Devaughn

We are living and consuming more than we need, and this impacts our survival. ~ Raheem Devaughn

An over examination of life can deter you from life itself ~ Ilyas Kassam

I think to think. Not to be thought-full, or to reach a point of wisdom or acquire a grace of knowledge. I think for the sensuality of thought. ~ Ilyas Kassam