Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Ibn Arabi on scholars and 'men of influence'.



It is related of Ibn el-Arabi that people said to him:


“Your circle is composed mainly of beggars, husband-men and artisans. Can you not find people of intellect who will follow you, so that perhaps more authoritative notice might be taken of your teachings?”


He said:


“The Day of Calamity will be infinitely nearer when I have influential men and scholars singing my praises; for without any doubt they will be doing so for their own sake and not for the sake of our work!”


  • From Wisdom of the Idiots by Idres Shah.

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