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Being the companion of the folk of this world is fire. There must be an Abraham if the fire is not going to burn [you].

— Shams Tabrizi Me & Rumi (2004)

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Intellect takes you to the door, but it doesn't take you into the house.

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Nothing kills the soul that commands to evil (Nafs al Ammarra) like seeing the beauty of the heart.

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You have to live with the people in hypocrisy for them to stay happy with you.

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The salat can be made up for, but there is no making up for false show or outward worship without presence.

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Whoever lives as he sees fit will not die as he sees fit.

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