Calling unto the Divine is a captivating audio collection that beckons you into the profound world of the thirteenth-century Sufi master Abul Hasan al-Shadhili (d. 658/1260) and some of the other masters who followed his way. This treasury of translated supplications, carefully selected from Sheikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller’s literary rendition, Invocations of the Shadhili Order, carries an enduring resonance for spiritual seekers across the globe. These supplications comprise soul-stirring expressions of profound humility and surrender before the Divine.
What sets this audio collection apart is the enchanting rhythm and cadence with which the supplications are delivered. The two distinct readers infuse each litany with genuine emotion, creating an intimate connection between the words and the listener’s heart. Whether you listen to them at home or during your daily commute, you’ll find your heart softened and your yearning for the Divine ignited.
Picture yourself being enveloped in the heartfelt prayer: ‘So here am I, Your slave: If You punish me with everything You know of Your torment, I truly deserve it; But if You show me mercy, as You did them, despite the enormity of my crime, You have better right and best deserve to show generosity. For Your generosity is not confined to those who obey and draw near You, but is freely given from aforetime to whomever You will of Your creation, even if they disobey and turn away from You’ (p. 32).
Available in CD format and as an mp3 download, this audio offers a transformative journey. It becomes your companion, igniting a sincere yearning for the Divine as it resonates with the depths of your soul. As you listen, you’ll find echoes of your own longing and surrender within the words. Many who have experienced this collection have found solace and inspiration in its embrace.