Happiness is attained by three things: being patient when tested, being thankful when receiving a blessing, and being repentant upon sinning.
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Love of Allah is the power of the heart, the sustenance of the heart, the light of the heart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love for Allah nourishes and enlightens the heart.
This quote emphasizes that a deep love for Allah is essential for spiritual vitality and guidance. It suggests that such love acts as a source of strength, nourishment, and enlightenment for our inner selves, filling our hearts with meaning and purpose.
Themes
LoveAllahHeartSpiritualityLight
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a motivational speech about faith.
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One of the most beneficial of remedies is persisting in du’a.
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The heart becomes sick, as the body becomes sick, and its remedy is al-Tawbah (repentance) and protection [from transgression]. It becomes rusty as a mirror becomes rusty, and its clarity is obtained by remembrance. It becomes naked as the body becomes naked, and its beautification is al-Taqwa. It becomes hungry and thirsty as the body becomes hungry, and its food and drink are knowledge, love, dependence, repentance and servitude.
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