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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.

— 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.

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

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

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

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If the world is replete with blood and wealth, still man of God would not eat anything except licit thing.

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