If the world had two gods, it would surely go to ruin-this is the first premise. Now it is known that it has not gone to ruin-this is the second premise. From these premises the conclusion must of necessity follow, that is, the denial of two gods.
AL-GHAZALIWhoever says that all music is prohibited, let him also claim that the songs of birds are prohibited.
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He who buries his head deep into a nosebag full of food cannot hope to see the invisible world.
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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.
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Desires make slaves out of kings and patience makes kings out of slaves.
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Never have I dealt with anything more difficult than my own soul, which sometimes helps me and sometimes opposes me.
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Each of your breaths is a priceless jewel, since each of them is irreplaceable and once gone, can never be retrieved.
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You possess only whatever will not be lost in a ship wreck.
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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.
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Remember it is the heart and not the body, which strives to draw near to God. By heart I do not mean the flesh perceived by the senses, but that secret thing which is sometimes expressed by spirit, and sometimes by soul.
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Whoever says that all music is prohibited, let him also claim that the songs of birds are prohibited.
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If those who do not possess knowledge avoid the scholarly discussions, disagreement will end.
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A man of bad character punishes his own soul.
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The corruption of religions comes from turning them to mere words and appearances.
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Knowledge exists potentially in the human soul like the seed in the soil; by learning the potential becomes actual.
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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.
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If you do not prepare now for the Afterlife, then when will you do so?
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