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Path to experienci­ng divine love

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ISLAMIC mystics (Sufis) seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through behaviourc­hange practices.

Sufism seek ways to God via spirituali­ty rather than opting for legalisms. The way of the Sufi remains relevant as it can help to deepen spirituali­ty and reset a path toward merciful well-being.

Some spiritual practices focus on resetting the mind, to inspire and maintain symmetry and to bring calmness and clarity to the body, mind and spirit. Love is the core of Sufi tradition and it suggests the reason for creation is that the Creator sought to reveal Himself and did so by awakening the love of His nature. Some sages advise that since “a way” to God is through love.

Thus, to witness reflection­s of divine love, we should observe individual­s who are “in love”. The dictionary has varied definition­s for human love. Some suggest a deeply tender, passionate or deep affection for another. When people are “in love”, they generally tend to think of each other and seek closeness often.

For example, the Taj Mahal was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife. This expression of love of a Mughal nobleman remains the epitome of love.

Recently, Muslims across the

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THE Taj Mahal was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.

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