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shaykhs, who would enter into a private seclusion each time he
learned a single Koranic verse and a single prophetic saying.
…
From this example we learn the word “may” demonstrates negation of
the self i.e. the words “me” or “I” and any undetectable ego. By
negating the self, Moses rendered himself free from the blemish of
pride.
After the word “may” comes another word, “follow” this endorses his
humility and negates pride. Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, did
not say, “May I accompany you” or, “be your friend” or even “be a
colleague of yours”, rather he said “follow you so that you can teach
me”.
From this it is learned that the wanting person (marid) with his guide
(shaykh), or the student with his teacher, must be that of “may I follow
you.” If the relationship is otherwise and feelings differ then the
learned a single Koranic verse and a single prophetic saying.
…
From this example we learn the word “may” demonstrates negation of
the self i.e. the words “me” or “I” and any undetectable ego. By
negating the self, Moses rendered himself free from the blemish of
pride.
After the word “may” comes another word, “follow” this endorses his
humility and negates pride. Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, did
not say, “May I accompany you” or, “be your friend” or even “be a
colleague of yours”, rather he said “follow you so that you can teach
me”.
From this it is learned that the wanting person (marid) with his guide
(shaykh), or the student with his teacher, must be that of “may I follow
you.” If the relationship is otherwise and feelings differ then the