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.
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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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