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Renunciation of the World is the most essential mark of the spiritual journey to God.

— Muhammad ibn Abd al-Jabbar ibn al-Hasan al-Niffari The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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God loves only those who are not concerned with anything else.

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

Recollection of God leades to the conversion of human qualities into the Divine Attributes.

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

Though Divine knowledge transcends all thoughts and symbols, yet the mystic's sincere meditation discovers the Ultimare Truth.

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

The worshipper, when completely annihilates himself in His adoration, realize the real state of proximity to Him. God Himself removes the barrier between such an inspired devotee and Himself and reveals His Godhead.

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