Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry)
Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): To Break a Nonobligatory Fast to Make Others Happy
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Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry)
Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): To Break a Nonobligatory Fast to Make Others Happy
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In this next session, Skaykh Yahya discusses two more character traits of Futuwwa mentioned in Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) book, Kitab al-Futuwwa: (1) to break a nonobligatory fast to make your brother or sister happy; and (2) to bring happiness and joy in your relationships with others. With respect to breaking a nonobligatory fast, Shaykh Yahya explains the larger significance of this trait and why service to others is the quickest way to receive spiritual openings. He also begins the session with a beautiful discussion on ihsan (beautiful character) using a system of trees as a metaphor.