Sufi Teacher Quotes

“The Sufi teacher’s mission is to be in the service of those who can learn.”
― Idries Shah, Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way

“Sufi Teachers are not, as you might hope, people who make you feel peace and harmony.”
― Idries Shah, Knowing How to Know : A Practical Philosophy in the Sufi Tradition

“If you really want to learn, do not be surprised if someone tries to teach you. And do not lightly reject the method.”
― Idries Shah, Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way

“Love The Way Love, Loves You”
― Syed Sharukh

“Those who say ‘I am ready to learn’, or ‘I am not ready to learn’ are as often mistaken as they are correct in their surmise.”
― Idries Shah, Sufi Thought and Action: An Anthology of Important Papers

“Ibn El-Arabi wrote, ‘The Teacher is he who hears you, then unveils you to yourself”
― Idries Shah, The World Of The Sufi

“The selection and following of a spiritual guide is the most important duty of a Sufi.”
― Idries Shah, The World Of The Sufi

“The teacher works in accordance with the prospects of his students and the possibility of maintaining the community of Sufis.”
― Idries Shah, Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way