Sufi Reverberations - Understanding Versus Interpretation

Approximately, forty years ago, my shaykh recounted the following series of events to me and several other individuals who were present at the time. It is an account concerning someone who is, without question, an authentic spiritual guide.

The anniversary of Hazrat ‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was approaching. The shaykh about whom my guide spoke wanted to have a sama’– that is, music -- session as part of the observance and, consequently, sent an invitation to a certain