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Who grumbles at the descent of affliction is like one who holds spear is his hand and fight with the Lord.

— Shaqiq al-Balkhi The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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The best atonement for the greater sins if to help the needy and down-trodden folk.

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