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Detachment from the world (tajrid) and seclusion (tafrid) are indispensable. He who becomes perfect in tajrid (detachment from the world) achieves his goal soon.

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

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Quest for the Truth is not any easy job. Unless you become single in His quest you won't be able to find Him.

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

He who becomes oblivious of God for a moment, is as good as infidel although impliedly.

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

Two guests cannot be accommodated in one house (heart).

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

When Sufi becomes perfect and his heart purified of evil thoughts, nothing can harm him; he is king himself and all the worldly kings are subjugated to him.

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

When a Sufi becomes perfect and his heart cleansed of evil thought, nothing can send him harm.

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