Entering the Secret of the Heart
In the Sufi tradition, the sirr — the secret — is the innermost chamber of the heart. It is where words fall silent and only intimacy with the Divine remains. Many masters tell us: “The sirr is between you and God; even the angels cannot touch it.”
How do we approach this hidden place? Not through striving, but through quiet presence.
A Simple Guided Practice for the Sirr
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Sit quietly. Let the body settle and the breath soften.
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Remember the Name. Inhale gently, feeling “Allāh” enter with the breath; exhale gently, letting “Allāh” rest in the heart. Do this silently, without moving the lips.
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Turn to the heart. Place attention in the chest, behind the physical heart, as if listening to a secret whisper.
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Rest in silence. Do not force anything. If tears come, let them. If emptiness comes, welcome it as the cup being made ready for Divine Wine.
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Return gently. After a few minutes, open your eyes slowly and carry the awareness into your day. Even in the market, in conversation, or at work, remember this hidden place.
Abdul Qadir al-Jilani called the sirr “a lamp lit by the Light of Allah.” Rumi said: “There is a voice that does not use words — listen.” Ibn Arabi taught that the sirr is the mirror where the Divine contemplates Himself.
May this small practice help us to polish our inner mirror.
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