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June 18th, 2004, 12:41 PM
Beloveds,
Pir Vilayat passed peacefully from this world at 1:27 PM EDT today. His
family was with him. We request that you refrain from contacting the
family at this time to allow them to spend this time together without
interruption.
Pir Zia suggested that we remember Murshid's guidance about the passage
through the loss of someone dear. Murshid reminds us that gratitude and
loving thoughts for the soul that has passed are important, rather than
emphasizing mourning or grieving which can hold a soul back. We want to
allow Pir Vilayat to make this transition without holding him back.
In Suresnes and at the Abode, there will be three days of coming
together, a vigil of love and remembering. At the end of this time, we
will have in both places a Universal Worship/Cosmic Celebration. At the
Abode the service will be Sunday afternoon at 3 PM. We encourage each
community around the world to have a service at around the same time as
a way of joining together.
For those of you who wish to come to the Abode we welcome you. A three
day round-the-clock vigil will be held in the library. If you are
planning to have an overnight stay please call the Programs office
(518-794-8095) to reserve a room (they also have a list of the local
motels and Bed and Breakfasts), or bring a tent if you can, or a
sleeping bag (we'll have floor space for those with more flexible
housing needs). Bring food for yourself and to share with others. If you
wish, bring a story or another offering, or music that Pir loves, or
something else that you have, to share together. You could also bring
flowers for the service. We are coming together in light and love, as
Pir would wish. We're gathering items of Pir Vilayat's to put in his
Pod. You are welcome to make a "pilgrimage" to his Pod for a short time
of meditation in Pir's atmosphere. If you have something to contribute,
bring that as well.
We'll eat together, pray together, and share in a life that has touched
and transformed us all.
"Death is a bridge which unites friend to friend". Muhammad
Murshid:
"The work of the Sufi is to take away the fear of death. This path is
trodden in order to know in life what will be with us after death. As it
is said in the Qur'an, 'Mutu kubla anta mutu' or 'Die before death.' To
take off this mortal garb, to teach the soul that it is not this mortal
but is that immortal being, so that we may escape the great
disappointment which death brings, this is what is accomplished in life
by a Sufi.
Pir Vilayat:
"There is some indication that life doesn't stop at the moment of the
big jump (death). It's never to early to pray ? to get ready."
Our hearts are full, Devi and Suhrawardi
Pir Vilayat passed peacefully from this world at 1:27 PM EDT today. His
family was with him. We request that you refrain from contacting the
family at this time to allow them to spend this time together without
interruption.
Pir Zia suggested that we remember Murshid's guidance about the passage
through the loss of someone dear. Murshid reminds us that gratitude and
loving thoughts for the soul that has passed are important, rather than
emphasizing mourning or grieving which can hold a soul back. We want to
allow Pir Vilayat to make this transition without holding him back.
In Suresnes and at the Abode, there will be three days of coming
together, a vigil of love and remembering. At the end of this time, we
will have in both places a Universal Worship/Cosmic Celebration. At the
Abode the service will be Sunday afternoon at 3 PM. We encourage each
community around the world to have a service at around the same time as
a way of joining together.
For those of you who wish to come to the Abode we welcome you. A three
day round-the-clock vigil will be held in the library. If you are
planning to have an overnight stay please call the Programs office
(518-794-8095) to reserve a room (they also have a list of the local
motels and Bed and Breakfasts), or bring a tent if you can, or a
sleeping bag (we'll have floor space for those with more flexible
housing needs). Bring food for yourself and to share with others. If you
wish, bring a story or another offering, or music that Pir loves, or
something else that you have, to share together. You could also bring
flowers for the service. We are coming together in light and love, as
Pir would wish. We're gathering items of Pir Vilayat's to put in his
Pod. You are welcome to make a "pilgrimage" to his Pod for a short time
of meditation in Pir's atmosphere. If you have something to contribute,
bring that as well.
We'll eat together, pray together, and share in a life that has touched
and transformed us all.
"Death is a bridge which unites friend to friend". Muhammad
Murshid:
"The work of the Sufi is to take away the fear of death. This path is
trodden in order to know in life what will be with us after death. As it
is said in the Qur'an, 'Mutu kubla anta mutu' or 'Die before death.' To
take off this mortal garb, to teach the soul that it is not this mortal
but is that immortal being, so that we may escape the great
disappointment which death brings, this is what is accomplished in life
by a Sufi.
Pir Vilayat:
"There is some indication that life doesn't stop at the moment of the
big jump (death). It's never to early to pray ? to get ready."
Our hearts are full, Devi and Suhrawardi