The teacher works in accordance with the prospects of his students and the possibility of maintaining the community of Sufis.

Idries Shah
The teacher works in accordance with the prospects of his...
The teacher works in accordance with the prospects of his...
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In Sufism, as in Islam, Allah is the same for all people. The teacher works in accordance with the prospects of his students and the possibility of maintaining the community of Sufis. The teacher should not exert his influence on a student because he knows that he can teach him something that will stand him in good stead. The teacher's job is to help students develop themselves so that they can be used by others.

With this understanding, the teacher has no need to worry over his students' future. If a student brings a gift or a blessing from Allah, he will find it useful.

Source: Learning How To Learn: Psychology And Spirituality In The Sufi Way

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