We regret because of having seen scholars that are very different to us (in terms of spirituality), so much so that it feels as though there is a distance of a few hundred years between us and them.
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We must know that our remedy lies in self-reform in all stages, and we shall never become needless of it, and without it, we will never reach our goal.
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Q: I have decided to seek nearness to God and have a spiritual wayfaring; what should I do?
A: In the Name of God – If the seeker is truthful, refraining from sins is enough for all his life, even if be a thousand years.
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On the path of acquiring cognizance, one must practice muraqabah (attentive observation), and there is no benefit until he does not reach the state of Muraqabah!
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