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Whose inner state is better than his outer state, is friend of God. Whose inner and outer states are alike, is savant. And whose outer condition is better than his interior, is ignorant and cunning.

— 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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Whoever comes to repent before death is not late.

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Defer not the date of repentance for sins and confession in the hope of grace or longevity of life.

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Depend more on the promises of God than those of men.

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Intelligent person, in true sense is that who abdicates the world before it deserts him.

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