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A Dervish is one who opposes whatever his baser self impels him to do.

— Meher Ali Shah The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2002)

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Every breath of life is a priceless treasure; it should be devoted to the rememberance of the Lord.

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Single-minded rememberance of Allah is the supreme source of felicity and happiness.

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The love of Allah and His Prophet (Muhammad) is infinitely superior to the love of mortal human beings and of other worldly things.

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