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Five of the signs of wretchedness in a man are: Hardness in the hearts, severity in the eyes, paucity of shame, desire for this world, and limitless expectation for worldly gain.

— Al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyad The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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It is offensive that there should be seen in the outward appearance of man more humility than what is in his heart.

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Satisfaction is better than asceticism in this world because one who is satisfied never wishes for anything beyond his station.

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Submit to the Truth; obey it and accept it from whoever says it, this is submissiveness.

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Whom God loves, on him He sends sufferings and whom He does not like, on him He bestows comforts.

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I wish to fall ill that all my time may pass in seclusion with the Lord and be saved appearing in mass prayers.

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