black
grey
blue
red
brown
white

Whoever determines the truth from people alone will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment. Rather, know the truth, and you will know its people.

Al-Ghazali

Man’s nature is made up of four elements, which produce in him four attributes, namely, the beastly, the brutal, the satanic, and the divine. In man there is something of the pig, the dog, the devil, and the saint.
AL-GHAZALI

Character Divine Dog Men Nature
Each of your breaths is a priceless jewel, since each of them is irreplaceable and once gone, can never be retrieved.
AL-GHAZALI

Breathe Philosophy Worth Yourself
The corruption of religions comes from turning them to mere words and appearances.
AL-GHAZALI

Appearance Corruption Religion Word
Do not dispute with anyone in any matter as far as possible. For in argumentation lies much harm and its evil is greater than its benefit.
AL-GHAZALI

Evil Greatness Harmful Lie Lying Possible Wisdom
To completely trust in Allah is to be like a child who knows deeply that even if he does not call for the mother, the mother is totally aware of his condition and is looking after him.
AL-GHAZALI

Children God Himself Mom Trust Wisdom
Dear friend, Your heart is a polished mirror. You must wipe it dean of the veil of dust that has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the light of divine secrets.
AL-GHAZALI

Destiny Divine Heart Light Reflection Secret Wisdom Yourself
The soul should take care of the body, just as the pilgrim on his way to Makkah takes care of his camel; but if the pilgrim spends his whole time in feeding and adorning his camel, the caravan will leave him behind, and he will perish in the desert.
AL-GHAZALI

Body Care Himself Leaving Philosophy Religious Soul Spiritual Time Wisdom
If you see Allah, Mighty and Magnificent, holding back this world from you, frequently trying you with adversity and tribulation, know that you hold a great status with Him. Know that He is dealing with you as He does with His Awliya’ and chosen elite, and is watching over you.
AL-GHAZALI

Adversity Belief Religious Strong War Yourself
People count with self-satisfaction the number of times they have recited the name of God on their prayer beads, but they keep no beads for reckoning the number of idle words they speak.
AL-GHAZALI

Nature Prayer Religious Wisdom Word
Whoever determines the truth from people alone will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment. Rather, know the truth, and you will know its people.
AL-GHAZALI

Alone Determination People Truth Wisdom
Know, O beloved, that man was not created in jest or at random, but marvelously made and for some great end. Although he is not form everlasting, yet he lives for ever; and though his body is mean and earthly, yet his spirit is lofty and divine.
AL-GHAZALI

Body Creation Divine Forever Greatness Live Mean Men Purpose
Knowledge without action is wastefulness and action without knowledge is foolishness.
AL-GHAZALI

Action Fools Knowledge Philosophy Waste
Declare your jihad on thirteen enemies you cannot see – Egoism, Arrogance, Conceit, Selfishness, Greed, Lust, Intolerance, Anger, Lying, Cheating, Gossiping and Slandering. If you can master and destroy them, then will be ready to fight the enemy you can see.
AL-GHAZALI

Character Cheat Enemy Lying Religious See Yourself
The way to paradise is an uphill climb whereas hell is downhill. Hence, there is a struggle to get to paradise and not to hell.
AL-GHAZALI

Hell Religion Struggle
Half of disbelief in Allah in the world is caused by people who make religion look ugly due to their bad conduct and ignorance.
AL-GHAZALI

Ignorance People Religion Ugly World
If those who do not possess knowledge avoid the scholarly discussions, disagreement will end.
AL-GHAZALI

End Inspirational Wisdom

Whoever determines the truth from people alone will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment. Rather, know the truth, and you will know its people.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

Whoever determines the truth from people alone will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment. Rather, know the truth, and you will know its people.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

More Al-Ghazali Quotes