According to Qur’an, the creation began with the divine command, ‘Be!’ (Qur’an 16:40; 19:35; 36;82). Within that command is contained the entire book of Reality. From the Sufi point of view, every ‘heart’ contains a blueprint of truth.

There is something within the core of everyone which reveals the truth. That something does not change, for it is primal and sub-genetic. Physically, everyone appears to be different, but that which is ingrained sub-genetically in man is his innate nature.

The original blueprint of divine laws is preserved in this innate nature of man. If that blueprint is not tarnished or obscured, then it is easier for a man to recognize and acknowledge the messengers and Reality.

Allah also says in the Qur’an that your ‘heart’ never lies. How does one distinguish between guidance coming from ‘heart’, and that which is coming from one’s emotions, desires, fears, and imagination? The innate nature in each one of us has been tarnished to varying degrees, due to family and other influences during our early life. In order to return to our original state of innate nature, we need again the guidance of the outer code of divine law.

Let non dare to enter the Valley of Love, without the fire of yearning lighted in him. Love does not welcome him who burns not like a flame…

Because, when the madness of love overpowers him all thought of multiplicity disappears from his thoughts. If the divine eye were opened in an individual, the very atoms of creation will reveal to him great secrets, and he shall see that all universe is a manifestation and gift of His love.

The outer law is my action, The Path of purification is my way And the inner reality is my state