Complete happiness lies in obedience to Allāh, and anguish is found in disobedience to Him and opposition against Him.
ABDUL-RAHMAN AL-SA'DI
ABDUL-RAHMAN AL-SA'DI
Abdul-Rahman al-Sa'di on anguish
Abdul-Rahman al-Sa'di3 quotes“Complete happiness lies in obedience to Allāh, and anguish is found in disobedience to Him and opposition against Him.”
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