Rumi: Why does the formation of an infant take nine months, Because God’s method is to work by slow degrees. Not hurrying on l

Why does the formation of an infant take nine months, Because God’s method is to — Rumi

Why does the formation of an infant take nine months, Because God’s method is to work by slow degrees. Not hurrying on like you, O raw one, Who claim to be a Shaikh whilst yet only a child.

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