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Kopperregel nr 10
Mitt samvittighetsfulle selv;Vær pålitelig i alle dine foretak. Pir Zias kommentar:Both of these rules are illustrated by a story from our own lineage, the story of Fuza’il bin ‘Ayaz. Fuza’il bin ‘Ayaz began his life as a bandit, a highway robber. In those days…
Kopperregel nr 9
Ha ikke fordommer mot noen. Pir Zias kommentarer: Both of these rules are illustrated by a story from our own lineage, the story of Fuza’il bin ‘Ayaz. Fuza’il bin ‘Ayaz began his life as a bandit, a highway robber. In those days merchants stood…
Kopperregel nr 8
Påvirk ikke andre til å gjøre noe galt. Pir Zias kommentarer: If you have spent time with children you will have noticed that children are fascinating. Part of the fascination is that the various attitudes and behaviors that form the deep structure of our…
Kopperregel nr 7
Vær ikke ondskapsfull, selv mot din verste fiende. Pir Zias kommentar: This rule reminds us of the teachings given in Moral Culture, a very significant compilation of Inayat Khan’s teaching on the “horizontal” dimension of spiritual development. These teachings are given in three sections, the…
Kopperregel nr 6
Døm ikke en annen etter egen lov. Pir Zias kommentar: This rule is a reminder of a teaching that Inayat Khan gives in the context of kinship. You know that Kinship is one of the five activities inaugurated by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. In addition…
Kopperregel nr 5
Ikke se ned på den som ser opp til deg. Pir Zias kommentar: This is, of course, a very timely reminder for us as we are advancing on our path and as we do so we face a certain danger, and that danger is…
Kopperregel nr 4
Gi din hjelp villig til dem som er i nød. Pir Zias kommentar: It is an important point in spiritual chivalry to look out for those needing help and to be of service without strings attached. Serving the needy—gharib meaning the poor, the outcast, the…
Kopperregel nr 3
Ikke gjør noe som gir deg dårlig samvittighet. Pir Zias kommentar: The conscience is a silent voice, heard only by the inner ear. There are times when, unbeknownst to all, we are incapacitated by our own self-recrimination. Outwardly one enjoys a spotless reputation, and…
Kopperregel nr 2
Vær høflig mot alle. Pir Zias kommentar: Our Copper Rule for today is very simple, and that is, “My conscientious self, be polite to all.” I’m reminded of a saying by a very early Sufi, probably of the 9th century, Abu Hafs al-Haddad of…
kopperregel nr 1
Betrakt ditt ansvar som hellig. Pir Zias kommentar: Each Copper Rule begins with the reader addressing himself or herself, because the Rule is not coming from an outside authority figure. It is coming from your own conscience, speaking to itself and recommitting itself to…
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