Saint Nuri

Background

He was born in Bagdad (in 840) where spent most of his life.

Career

He is the author of Maqamat al-qulub (Stations of the Hearts). He is famous for saying, "I love God and God loves me". He is one of the earliest Sufis who was clearly mystical as illustrated by his saying "Joining with the Truth is parting from everything else, as parting with everything else is joining with it"

Thus he set the accused free.

Nuri, however, was exiled to Ar-Raqqah in Syria, whence he returned some years later, much deteriorated physically.

According to popular accounts, he gained the title "Nuri" because he "radiated light when talking". He was acquainted with Junayd Baghdadi.

Connections

Friend:

Civil Engineer Nuri