This visible world is a trace of that invisible one and the former follows the latter like a shadow.
AL-GHAZALIThis visible world is a trace of that invisible one and the former follows the latter like a shadow.
AL-GHAZALIDo 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-GHAZALIIt is sometimes said that we drink our religion with our mother’s milk.
AL-GHAZALIDear 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-GHAZALIDo not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation.
AL-GHAZALIOffen love between two people intensifies not because of beauty or some advantage, but because of sheer spiritual affinity.
AL-GHAZALIYou possess only whatever will not be lost in a ship wreck.
AL-GHAZALIKnowledge exists potentially in the human soul like the seed in the soil; by learning the potential becomes actual.
AL-GHAZALIThe 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-GHAZALIIf 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-GHAZALIA man of bad character punishes his own soul.
AL-GHAZALIWhoever says that all music is prohibited, let him also claim that the songs of birds are prohibited.
AL-GHAZALIIf your busy with yourself now, you will be busy with yourself then. If you are busy with Allah now, you will be with Him then.
AL-GHAZALITo get what you love, you must first be patient with what you hate.
AL-GHAZALIA human-being is not a human-being while his tendencies include self-indulgence, covetousness, temper and attacking other people.
AL-GHAZALIWhoever determines the truth from people alone will remain lost in the plains of bewilderment. Rather, know the truth, and you will know its people.
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