The one who is [truly] imprisoned is the one whose heart is imprisoned from Allah and the captivated one is the one whose desires have enslaved him.
Ibn TaymiyyahRead
The more humble, needy, and subdued you are before Allah, the closer you will be to Him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being humble and submissive brings you closer to a higher power.
This quote by Ibn Taymiyyah emphasizes the importance of humility and submission in one's spiritual journey. It suggests that genuine humility and a sense of neediness before Allah can foster a deeper connection and closeness to the divine, indicating that recognizing our limitations and approaching with a humbled heart can enhance our spiritual experience and relationship with God.
Themes
HumilitySpiritualitySubmissionClosenessAllah
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about faith, a speaker might say, 'As Ibn Taymiyyah reminds us, the more humble we are before Allah, the closer we will feel to Him.'
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