Le dhikr (rappel de Dieu) est la nourriture de l’âme.”

Bayern Niasse (Ibrahim Niasse) was a prolific writer and poet, and his works are filled with profound spiritual insights. Below are 20 quotes attributed to him or inspired by his teachings, translated into French. Note that these quotes are paraphrased or inspired by his teachings, as his original works are extensive and often in Arabic.

1. Arabic:

“من عرف نفسه عرف ربه.”
French:
“Celui qui se connaît lui-même connaît son Seigneur.”

2. Arabic:

“حب الله هو الغاية التي يسعى إليها العارفون.”
French:
“L’amour de Dieu est le but que cherchent les connaisseurs spirituels.”

3. Arabic:

“القلب الطاهر مرآة تجلي الحق.”
French:
“Le cœur pur est un miroir où se reflète la Vérité divine.”

4. Arabic:

“الذكر غذاء الروح.”
French:
“Le dhikr (rappel de Dieu) est la nourriture de l’âme.”

5. Arabic:

“من أراد الله أراد كل شيء.”
French:
“Celui qui désire Dieu désire toute chose.”

6. Arabic:

“الصبر مفتاح الفرج.”
French:
“La patience est la clé de la délivrance.”

7. Arabic:

“التوكل على الله هو أساس اليقين.”
French:
“La confiance en Dieu est le fondement de la certitude.”

8. Arabic:

“العلم بلا عمل كالشجر بلا ثمر.”
French:
“Le savoir sans action est comme un arbre sans fruit.”

9. Arabic:

“الفقير إلى الله هو الغني الحقيقي.”
French:
“Le pauvre en Dieu est le véritable riche.”

10. Arabic:

“العارفون هم ورثة الأنبياء.”
French:
“Les connaisseurs spirituels sont les héritiers des prophètes.”

11. Arabic:

“القلب السليم هو الذي لا يعلق بغير الله.”
French:
“Le cœur sain est celui qui ne s’attache qu’à Dieu.”

12. Arabic:

“الزهد في الدنيا هو بداية الطريق إلى الله.”
French:
“Le détachement du monde est le début du chemin vers Dieu.”

13. Arabic:

“اللهم ارزقنا حبك وحب من يحبك.”
French:
“Ô Dieu, accorde-nous Ton amour et l’amour de ceux qui T’aiment.”

14. Arabic:

“المحبة هي الجسر بين العبد وربه.”
French:
“L’amour est le pont entre le serviteur et son Seigneur.”

15. Arabic:

“من أراد السعادة فليطلبها في رضا الله.”
French:
“Celui qui désire le bonheur, qu’il le cherche dans la satisfaction de Dieu.”

16. Arabic:

“الذكر يطهر القلب وينور الروح.”
French:
“Le dhikr purifie le cœur et illumine l’âme.”

17. Arabic:

“العارف لا يرى في الوجود إلا الله.”
French:
“Le connaisseur spirituel ne voit en toute existence que Dieu.”

18. Arabic:

“التوبة هي الباب الأول إلى الله.”
French:
“Le repentir est la première porte vers Dieu.”

19. Arabic:

“من صحب الصالحين نال البركة.”
French:
“Celui qui accompagne les pieux obtient la bénédiction.”

20. Arabic:

“اللهم اجعلنا من عبادك الصالحين.”
French:
“Ô Dieu, fais-nous partie de Tes serviteurs vertueux.”

These quotes reflect the essence of Niasse’s teachings, emphasizing love for God, spiritual purification, and the importance of dhikr (remembrance of God). His works continue to inspire millions of followers worldwide. For exact quotes from his original writings, one would need to refer to his books like Kashif al-Ilbas or Rimah al-Hizb al-Rahim.