Ansari - Give Me
Ivan M. Granger November 26th, 2008
Give Me
by Khwaja Abdullah Ansari
English version by Andrew Harvey
O Lord, give me a heart
I can pour out in thanksgiving.
Give me life
So I can spend it
Working for the salvation of the world.
— from Perfume of the Desert: Inspirations from the Sufi Wisdom, by Andrew Harvey / Eryk Hanut
/ Photo by “T” altered art /
As we in the United States prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, take a moment to remember what you’re truly grateful for — the people, the experiences, the things… and the continuous inner unfolding. Even if you have been feeling struggles, recognize the sometimes hidden bounty you have, as well. Yielding to simple gratitude is often the most profound spiritual key.
And on this Thanksgiving, remember those in your neighborhood and around the world who have less than you. Find some way to share your bounty with others. In that way we gain the greatest treasure: a living heart.
Blessings to you and those you touch.
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Khwaja Abdullah Ansari
Afghanistan (1006 - 1088) Timeline |
Sheikh Khwaja Abdullah Ansari, Sheikh Ansari Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah al-Ansari, also known as Ansari of Herat, was born in Herat, in western Afghanistan.
Some of Sheikh Ansari’s works include Kashf al-Asrar “Unveiling of the Secrets” (Commentary of the Qur’an), Tabaquat al-Sufiyya (The Generations of the Sufis), “Munajat” (Intimate Invocations) which is incorporated into the Kashf al-Asrar and in the Tabaqat.
Khwaja Abdullah Ansari died in Herat the year 1088, and his burial place in Herat is still a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Sufis and the faithful every year.
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O Lord, give me a heart
I can pour out in thanksgiving.
Give me life
So I can spend it
Working for the salvation of the world.
Amen.
Blessed are the ones,who they time out,for thanks giving.
thanks for sending a nice poetry it was a really good job to send a poetry and remember a legend .than i hope u will send more poetry to my email
Respected Ivan whence your goodself collect such poems touching the innermost heart of all who read them. You are really doing a job worthy of praise and commendability. It’s good for the peace in this chaotic world. ………Subhan Ali