Each person is oriented toward a quest for his personal invisible guide, or . . . he entrusts himself to the collective, magisterial authority as the intermediary between himself and Revelation.
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I believe in the religion of Love, whatever direction its caravans may take, for Love is my religion and my faith.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep commitment to love as a guiding principle in life, transcending other beliefs or doctrines.
Ibn Arabi's quote emphasizes the importance of love as a central tenet of one's life philosophy. It suggests that love is a universal force that transcends geographical, cultural, or religious boundaries, and it serves as a foundation for faith and belief. By declaring love as his religion, Arabi highlights that true spiritual and emotional fulfillment comes from a devotion to love, wherever it might lead one.
Themes
LoveFaithPhilosophySpiritualityUniversal
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a wedding ceremony to emphasize the importance of love in a marriage.
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