Appear as you are...

Be like the sun for grace and mercy.

Be like the night to cover others' faults.

Be like running water for generosity.

Be like death for rage and anger.

Be like the Earth for modesty.

Appear as you are. Be as you appear.

Rumi

Holy Qur'an

From surah 51 Adh-Dhāriyāt (The Winnowing Winds)

[51:20] And on the earth are signs for the certain [in faith]
[51:21] And in yourselves. Then will you not see?
[51:22] And in the heaven is your provision and whatever you are promised.
[51:23] Then by the Lord of the heaven and earth, indeed, it is truth - just as [sure as] it is that you are speaking.

http://quran.com/51

Oh Beloved...

Oh Beloved,
take me.

Liberate my soul.
Fill me with your love and
release me from the two worlds.

If I set my heart on anything but you
let fire burn me from inside.

Oh Beloved,

Take away what I want.
Take away what I do.
Take away what I need.
Take away everything
that takes me from you.

                                               -Rumi

In memory of Imam Hossein