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Whosoever refrains his soul from lust, verily Paradise shall be his abode.

— Ali Hujwiri The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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The people are occupied with following their lusts and have turned their back on the path of spiritualism.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

The spiritual path is hard to travel except for those who were created for the purpose.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

God alone can help a man to do good deeds.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

Every good and evil that happens to man is decreed by God.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

Implore God to deliver you from the wickedness of your soul.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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