In The Name of Al-`Azim: In Whose Divine Presence all are minute, In
Whose Inescapable Presence we intend, we speak and we do
Lantern of Guidance By Kashani (Farsi Adaptation of Awrefol Ma'aref
of Sahrawardi)
Chapter 6
Section 1: Introduction to Adab (Etiquette, Morality):
http://www.untiredwithloving.org/kashani_adab_intro.html
Section 2: Adab (Etiquette) for Divine Presence
http://www.untiredwithloving.org/kashani_adab.html
Divan:
http://www.untiredwithloving.org/kashani.html
Way back when in Middle East `Adab' was a field of research and study
seeking the perfection of morality and etiquette in presence of Allah,
in presence of one's Self and in presence of people and for just about
any situation and circumstance Sheiks or teachers taught a proper Adab
(Etiquette, Morality). The person in possession of Adab was called
Adib though today we only remember Adib as `authors' but their job in
the past was to pen the science & art of Adab (Etiquette, Morality).
In the introduction you may learn the meaning of Adab as in human
behavior ruled by the conformity of within & without and in section 2
you learn about the Prophetic Adab (Etiquette, Morality) of Moses,
Jesus and Mohammad, may peace & blessings of Allah be upon them
collectively.
You may have wondered why many of your spiritual or religious
endeavors have not come into fruition! And you may seek the answer in
lack of Adab (Etiquette, Morality) i.e. being `rude' and `unruly' in
Divine Presence.
--DARA The Eyeless Lion