Fear of God is king that dwells only in the heart of a pious one.
Quotes from The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam — Bishr the Barefoot
767–840
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God has not given to mankind more gracious gift than patience and gnosis (marifāh).
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Renunciation is a king who does not dwell anywhere but in an emptied heart.
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Unless the servant erects an iron-wall around his baser self, he cannot taste relish of his worship.
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The best station is that of firm belief in patience through poverty until the grave.
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The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2002)
If speaking pleases you, be silent! If silence pleases you, Speak!
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