Why do the great mystics declare that an unguided cleric is more "impure" than a dog? This episode of RESTART dives headfirst into one of the most radical and suppressed teachings in all of Sufism. We confront the hypocrisy of a religious system that obsesses over outward purity while ignoring the inner state of the soul. The central argument is simple but world-shattering: imitation is the work of a monkey, and any religious practice performed without a direct connection to the living Perfect Human is a hollow and meaningless act.
To prove this, we unleash a powerful and authentic teaching attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib (Ilia, son of Imran) from the Nahj al-Balagha. We reveal the ten mystical qualities of a dog—from its absolute loyalty and lack of ego to its contentment and self-reliance—and show how these are the true hallmarks of a believer, a disciple, and a spiritual master. This episode will force you to see the world through the eyes of a mystic, where the lowliest creature can be your teacher and the highest-ranking cleric can be a fraud who has failed to learn the simplest lessons of love and submission.
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