Re: Famous Quotes
The eye of the heart, though closed in fallen man, is able to take in
a glimmering of light and this is faith. But anway of living causes a
covering like rust to accumulate over the heart so that it cannot
sense the Divine origin of God's message.
~- Martin Lings (Abu Bakr Sirajuddin)
I will not serve God like a labourer, in expectation of my
wages.
~- Rabia al-Adawiya
My son, when you pray, do it like a person who is bidding farewell to this world, and don’t assume you will have another chance to pray again. My son, know that a believer dies in between two deeds, one he offers for today, where he will get immediate blessings, and the second deed is what he offers towards the day of resurrection, and that is where he will gain the ultimate benefits...
- Muadh Ibn Jabal (radiAllahu anhu)
The candle is not there to illuminate itself
- Nawab Jan-Fishan Khan
(One of my personal favorites)
O Lord!
If I worship You from fear of Hell, cast me into Hell.
If I worship You from desire for Paradise, deny me Paradise
but if I worship You for Your own sake,
then withhold not from me Your Eternal Beauty
- Rabia al-Adawiya
The Righteous Salaf were as fearful of their good deeds being
squandered, or not being accepted, as the present generation is
certain that their neglect would be forgiven.
- Hasan al-Basri
True devotion is to loose the faculty of being conscious of your
devotion; for someone who identifies devotion in his devotion is a
person whose devotion is in need of devotion.
- as Sousi
Does money upset the hearts of learned men?
He answered, "men whose hearts are changed by money are not
learned"
- abu Hamid al Ghazali
The spiritual warrior is he who breaks an idol;
and the idol of each person is his Ego.
- Imam Abul Qasim al-Qushayri
[from al-Risala al-Qushayrriya]
Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of
advice.
- Saadi al-Shiraz
Every drop of sweat
and every breath we take in life,
if not taken for the sake of Allah,
will lead to regret and sorrow
on the Day of Judgment
- Ibn Al-Qayyim
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable.
If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
- Saadi al-Shiraz
Seeking knowledge at an Young age is like engraving on a stone.
- Hasan al-Basri
People need comfort.
Some people find it in this, some find it in that and some don't find
it at all.
Allah in His infinite Wisdom has designed everything on this
planet earth, the universe around and within it to ultimately point
to Him. The signs are everywhere. Everything points to
Him.
You just have to look.
The lower self is greedy,
teach it to be content.
We should be thankful.
One of the greatest parts of our spiritual path should be
thankfulness.
No matter what happens.
No matter what happens.
Your destiny is Allah.
The best provision is piety.
Knowledge is not what is memorised.
Knowledge is what benefits.
- Imam Shafi'
(In other words, that which has results)
Not wishy-washy, not up and down, don't zig and zag.
Be firm.
Walk straight.
Shaitan is always looking for an opening to get you.
Drive him away with Dhikr.
What hand do you think you will get your book, on the Day of
Judgement?
When we look for strength in ourselves, we will be weak.
When we look for strength in Allah, we will be invincible.
