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Sufi Master Meditates
Oil on Canvas
David Mueller, USA
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Ramesh visited the Sufi master shrine in Delhi. He asked David to commemorate that experience through paintings. In this work, David depicts a Sufi master as he considers the impact of the sacred writings before him..

Sufism is the Western term for the mystical proponents of the Islamic faith. Sufi masters seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through a direct, personal experience of God. Sufis are not unlike the gurus, swamis, ascetics, professed religious and monks of other faiths. They have disciples who they lead to a closer relationship with Allah through various paths. Not all Muslims claim Sufis as a part of the Islamic faith, but all Sufis claim themselves as being Muslim.

​A bit more explanation on Sufism...
Historically, Sufis have often belonged to different ṭuruq or "orders" – congregations formed around a grand master referred to as a wali who traces a direct chain of successive teachers back to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. These orders meet for spiritual sessions (majalis) in meeting places known as zawiyas, khanqahs or tekke. They strive for ihsan (perfection of worship), as detailed in a hadith: "Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him; if you can't see Him, surely He sees you." Sufis regard Muhammad as al-Insān al-Kāmil, the primary perfect man who exemplifies the morality of God, and see him as their leader and prime spiritual guide.
All Sufi orders trace most of their original precepts from Muhammad through his cousin and son-in-law Ali, with the notable exception of the Naqshbandi order, who trace their original precepts to Muhammad through his companion and father-in-law, Abu Bakr.
“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.” 
– Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist
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