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Halima |
08/28/05 at 05:48:23 |
Since you are in love with yourself, you are inclined to overestimate your own strengths, and underestimate your own weaknesses; equally you are inclined to underestimate the strengths of others, and overestimate their weaknesses. If you allow this attitude to grow freely, without any restraint, it becomes conceit. -Razi, "Kitab al-Muluki" |
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Halima |
08/31/05 at 15:48:09 |
The sign of the friend of God is that he has three qualities: a generosity like that of the ocean, a compassion like that of the sun, and a humility like that of the earth. -Bayazid in 'Attar, "Tadhkirat" |
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Halima |
09/02/05 at 17:21:10 |
A man served God for seventy years and then committed a sin which canceled the merit of his service. Afterwards he gave a loaf of bread to a poor man, so God pardoned his sin and gave him back the merit of his seventy years’ service. His alms are vain who does not know that his need of the reward for giving is greater than the poor man’s need of the gift. -Muslim Saying |
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Halima |
09/03/05 at 15:42:18 |
Prayer is an instrument through which novices find their path to God. Thus ablution symbolizes repentance; the Qibla*, a spiritual guide; standing in prayer becomes self-mortification; the recitation of the Qur’an, inner meditation; bowing the head, humility; prostration, self-knowledge; profession of faith, intimacy; and salutation becomes detachment from the world and bondage of stations. *Qibla: The point toward which Muslims turn to pray, especially the Ka’ba, or House of God, at Mecca. -Al-Hujwiri, “The Kashf al-Mahjub” |
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Halima |
09/06/05 at 02:47:30 |
The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind. -'Ali bin Abi Talib, "Masters of the Path" |
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Halima |
09/08/05 at 03:35:11 |
Forgive us, our Lord. Overlook our transgressions and remit from us our evil deeds. Condemn us not for our corruption; save us from public scorn. O Merciful, You Yourself decreed, "I alone and no other accept repentance of My servants and remit from them their evil deeds." So absolve us of our sins, O Benevolent Lord. -Abdul Qadir Jilani, "Fayuz E Yazdani" |
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Siham |
09/12/05 at 21:21:54 |
Sores on the heart .............. The disease of the heart is the worst disease of all, and the worst disease from the dieseases of the hurt is to hurt someone so that their heart breaks. Tasawwuf's highest aim is to make others happy and content while bearing a broken heart within oneself. The lowest aim in tasawwuf is not to hurt people when one cannot bring them happiness. The traveler gets sores on his feet from traveling in this world, while the traveler in the spiritual realm gets sores on his heart. (Sheikh Zulfiqar Ahmed Sahab Naqshbandi) |
09/12/05 at 21:22:28 |
Siham |
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Halima |
09/16/05 at 07:00:16 |
Do not become the candle that gives light to others but itself remains in darkness. Do not follow the desires of your lower self. Should the Lord wish, He himself will pick you out and prompt you to be a source of guidance. He Himself shall endow you with the inner strength to endure the changes of fortune and will instill within you infinite wisdom. -Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani, "Fayuz E Yazdani" |
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Siham |
09/16/05 at 15:18:53 |
"Truth has been planted in the center of your heart, entrusted to you by God for safekeeping. It becomes manifest with true repentance and with true effort. Its beauty shines on the surface when you remember God and do the dhikr [recitation of Divine Names]. At the first stage you recite the name of God with your tongue; then, when your heart becomes alive, you recite inwardly with the heart." - Abdul Qadir al-Jilani |
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bhaloo |
09/17/05 at 11:23:23 |
[quote author=Siham link=board=library;num=1125218904;start=0#6 date=09/12/05 at 21:21:54] The lowest aim in tasawwuf is not to hurt people when one cannot bring them happiness. (Sheikh Zulfiqar Ahmed Sahab Naqshbandi)[/quote] The lowest aim? Hisham Kabbani belongs to this Naqshbandi tariqah and labeled over 80% of the masjids here in the US extreme and went and presented this to the US government. Is that what is meant by not hurting people? May Allah (SWT) protect the Muslims from such extremism. Very briefly, the Naqshbandi tariqah unveiled: http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=71 |
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Halima |
09/18/05 at 09:18:17 |
If anyone asks why Rabi'a is ranked equal with men, we reply that Muhammad (SAW), the chief of prophets, said, "God does not judge you by your outward forms. It is not outward form that matters, but inner intention." Moreover, since we derive much of our religion from Muhammad's wife Aisha, then it is right to take spiritual inspiration from a woman. When a woman is on the path of God, it is not appropriate to define her by her womanhood. -Attar, "Rabi'a" |
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Siham |
09/19/05 at 07:52:18 |
[slm] The Prophet Muhammad [saw] said : "None honours women except he who is honourable, and none despises them except he who is despicable." [wlm] |
09/19/05 at 08:15:10 |
Siham |
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Siham |
09/21/05 at 10:53:53 |
[slm] The Messenger of God [saw] said, “Honor scholars, as they are the inheritors of the prophets. Anyone who honors them has honored God and His Messenger.” Al-Khatib [wlm] |
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Siham |
09/21/05 at 10:55:01 |
[slm] "It is useless to have a learned tongue, but an ignorant heart." - Shaykh Abdal Qadir Al-Jilani [wlm] |
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Siham |
09/22/05 at 10:16:27 |
[slm] The Messenger of God [saw] said, “God is Beautiful and loves beauty.” - Muslim [wlm] |
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Halima |
09/23/05 at 02:53:55 |
Fear is like a candle whose flame helps a person distinguish goodness from evil; and fear of God allows a person to turn away from evil. Those who fear mere creatures flee from them; but those who fear God flee to Him. -Rabi'a, in "Rabi'a the Mystic" |
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Siham |
09/23/05 at 10:01:23 |
[slm] Adnan 1980: "The company of good Muslims is much needed, it’s like a drug that you can’t get enough of. And when u don’t have enough of it, it may have some side effects." [wlm] |
09/23/05 at 10:02:52 |
Siham |
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Siham |
09/24/05 at 11:44:28 |
[slm] Never do I argue with a man with a desire to hear him say what is wrong, or to expose him and win victory over him. Whenever I face an opponent in debate I silently pray - O Lord, help him so that truth may flow from his heart and on his tongue, and so that if truth is on my side, he may follow me; and if truth be on his side, I may follow him. - Imam Al-Shafi'i [wlm] |
09/24/05 at 11:45:03 |
Siham |
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bhaloo |
09/24/05 at 14:38:35 |
[slm] The Prophet, Sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam advised: "Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and rejoice, for no one's good deeds will put him in Paradise." The Companions asked, "Not even you O Messenger of Allaah?" He replied. "Not even me unless Allaah bestows His pardon and mercy on me." May Allaah shower us all with his mercy. Aameen |
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Halima |
09/25/05 at 05:32:01 |
God now said to Muhammad (SAW): 'I gava my past messengers many wise words to convey to the people; and these words were written down to guide future generations. Each of these messengers knew that I would send a further messenger to confirm the message I had given them. Do you accept this? Will you take up this burden?' Muhammad (SAW)answered: 'I accept.' -Ibn Ishaq, "The Life of Muhammad" (SAW) |
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Halima |
09/25/05 at 06:03:51 |
Muhammad (SAW) now felt compelled to speak openly about the divine revelations he had received. At first people were friendly, listening attentively to what he said; and some were quickly convinced by him. But when he disparaged their ancient gods, most took grave offence; they resolved to regard Muhammad (SAW) as an enemy, and to treat his followers with contempt. Muhammad (SAW) was distressed at their reaction, but refused to be deterred from obeying God's command. And Abu Talib, Muhammad's uncle, tried to protect him. -Ibn Ishaq, "The Life of Muhammad" (SAW) |
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Siham |
09/26/05 at 09:55:32 |
[slm] "You disobey the Maker, and then you claim to love Him -- Indeed that’s the most horrible and horrendous form of worship that I have even seen. Surely he/she who loves, are very obedient to those whom they love." [slm] |
10/05/05 at 12:09:41 |
Siham |
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Siham |
09/26/05 at 10:00:42 |
[slm] - It’s of man’s arrogance to label that which he can not reach ‘unattainable’. - If it’s inhuman it’s un-Islamic. - Only the selfish fail to become selfless through religion. [wlm] |
09/26/05 at 10:04:22 |
Siham |
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Halima |
09/28/05 at 03:33:54 |
If you are destined for good fortune you will be blessed; if afflictions have been ordained, no matter where you hide they will seek you out. Submit therefore before the will of God; be grateful in well-being and endure adversity with fortitude that His light may radiate within your being. -Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani, Futhul Ghaib |
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Halima |
09/29/05 at 01:16:26 |
Fools exult in life while the pious prepare for the journey ahead. A major portion of their wealth is spent in God's way, and they themselves suffice with the bare minimum, striving toward the hereafter. They even sacrifice fine victuals confident in the faith that they shall be blessed with better in the hereafter. Even God cherishes them because of their conviction and devotion. -Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani |
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Siham |
09/29/05 at 12:13:59 |
[slm] The Messenger of God [saw]said, “Those who show mercy have God’s mercy shown to them. Have mercy on those here on earth, and the One there in Heaven will have mercy on you.” - Imam Ahmad [wlm] |
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Siham |
09/29/05 at 12:15:10 |
[slm] The Prophet [saw] said: He who is deprived of gentleness is deprived of good. (Narrated Umar ibn al-Khattab) [wlm] |
10/05/05 at 12:09:05 |
Siham |
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Halima |
09/30/05 at 02:26:39 |
Angels were created without lust and evil, the worst obstacles of humankind. Those who, despite their evil nature, remain pious excel angels in rank. Enthused by their purity angels denounced the human race, so God chose three angels to go to the earth and reform its inhabitants. One angel, espying the corruption, begged God to let him return. The other two, in their earthly form, gave in to lust and fell from grace. Thus God revealed to the other angels the superiority of the devout. -Al-Hujwiri, “The Kashf al-Mahjub” |
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bhaloo |
09/30/05 at 19:58:19 |
[quote author=Halima link=board=library;num=1125218904;start=20#27 date=09/30/05 at 02:26:39]Angels were created without lust and evil, the worst obstacles of humankind. Those who, despite their evil nature, remain pious excel angels in rank. Enthused by their purity angels denounced the human race, so God chose three angels to go to the earth and reform its inhabitants. One angel, espying the corruption, begged God to let him return. The other two, in their earthly form, gave in to lust and fell from grace. Thus God revealed to the other angels the superiority of the devout. -Al-Hujwiri, “The Kashf al-Mahjub”[/quote] Siham why are you putting up this sufi weird stuff? ??? This sounds completely fabricated. |
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Halima |
10/01/05 at 16:50:01 |
bhaloo wrote: [quote]Siham why are you putting up this sufi weird stuff? This sounds completely fabricated.[/quote] It was me NOT Siham. |
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Halima |
10/01/05 at 17:02:00 |
A man served God for seventy years and then committed a sin which canceled the merit of his service. Afterwards he gave a loaf of bread to a poor man, so God pardoned his sin and gave him back the merit of his seventy years’ service. His alms are vain who does not know that his need of the reward for giving is greater than the poor man’s need of the gift. -Muslim Saying |
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Siham |
10/05/05 at 10:31:35 |
The Messenger of Allah [saw] said of taqwa -- " He said consult with your own heart, because taqwa (i.e. righteousness, piety) is what the heart is content with. And sin is what makes the heart discontent and hesitant, even if all people say that it is good." |
10/11/05 at 09:27:51 |
Siham |
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Siham |
10/05/05 at 10:33:01 |
"Excercise abstinence from the world and Allah SWT will love you, and obstain from what people have and they will love you." (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah) |
10/07/05 at 22:10:26 |
Siham |
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Siham |
10/07/05 at 22:07:23 |
"If words come out from the heart, they will enter the heart, but if they come from the tongue, they will not pass beyond the ears." - Shaykh Al-Suhrawardi |
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Halima |
10/09/05 at 01:08:02 |
Since you are not a prophet, follow the way taught by prophets. Since you are not a king, be a loyal subject to the king. Since you are not a captain, do not take the helm of the ship. Since you do not possess every skill, have partners in your business. Be as pliant as dough in the hands of others, that you may rise well. -Rumi, "Masnavi" |
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Halima |
10/09/05 at 01:10:49 |
Abu Huraira related that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. -Hadith reported by Al-Bukhari |
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Halima |
10/09/05 at 01:14:24 |
To show compassion to the wicked is to oppress the righteous; to pardon oppressors is to tyrannize the oppressed. -Sadi, "Gulistan" |
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Halima |
10/10/05 at 01:59:09 |
Lord, have mercy on our souls and allow us to follow Your commandments. O Most Compassionate One, do not allow our hearts to err after being guided aright. -From the prayer book "Al-Hizbul-A'zam" |
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Halima |
10/10/05 at 02:08:21 |
Dhu'l-Nun was asked: "What causes a devotee to be worthy of entrance to paradise?" He said: "One merits entrance to paradise by five things: unwavering constancy, unflagging effort, meditation on God in solitude and society, anticipating death by preparing provision for the hereafter, and bringing oneself to account before one is brought to judgment." -'Attar, "Tadhkirat" |
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Siham |
10/11/05 at 09:33:45 |
I’m certain I shall never escape the Sight of Allah SWT so, I am shy to disobey Him while He is watching. :-) |
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Halima |
10/11/05 at 13:15:21 |
This world is an abode of troubles; the world hereafter of terrors. Humans are in the midst of troubles or terrors until they reach the final abode of Paradise or Hell. Happy is the soul that has detached itself from troubles and terrors and has attached itself to God alone. -Al-Hujwirir, “The Kashf al-Mahjub” |
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Siham |
10/12/05 at 10:40:23 |
"Do not seek for the truth by means of men; find first the truth and then you will recognize those who follow it." - Imam Al-Ghazali |
10/12/05 at 10:45:03 |
Siham |
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Siham |
10/13/05 at 14:02:02 |
Abu’l Qasim Al Qushayri says: Hope and fear are like the two wings of a bird, when it is flying straight to its destination: if one wing fails, and if both fail, it dies. [Readings from the Mystics of Islam, Tr. and Ed. by Margaret Smith] |
10/13/05 at 14:02:50 |
Siham |
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bhaloo |
10/13/05 at 22:56:48 |
[slm] Whoever desires to purify his heart, then let him prefer Allah to his desires - Ibn al-Qayyim |
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Halima |
10/14/05 at 01:03:40 |
Abu Bakr al-Saddiq once said, "This world is transitory and our life therein but a moment borrowed, our breaths numbered, yet our indifference reckless." -Al-Hujwiri, "The Kashf al-Mahjub" |
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Siham |
10/14/05 at 12:17:37 |
"I looked at all friends, and did not find a better friend than safeguarding the tongue. I thought about all dresses, but did not find a better dress than piety. I thought about all types of wealth, but did not find a better wealth than contentment in little. I thought of all types of good deeds, but did not find a better deed than offering good advice. I looked at all types of sustenance, but did not find a better sustenance than patience". - Umar (radiAllahu anhu) |
10/14/05 at 12:18:23 |
Siham |
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Moe_D |
10/14/05 at 17:04:28 |
A sufi is neither an ecstatic devotee lost in contemplation of tawheed, nor a saintly recluse shunning all commerce with mankind. The true sufi goes in and out among the people, eats and sleeps with them, buys and sells in the market, marries and takes part in social intercourse, and never forgets God a single moment. -- Abu Sa'id |
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Moe_D |
10/14/05 at 17:09:13 |
Five things act to cure the heart: recitation of Quran with contemplation and reflection; an empty stomache; to stay up nights in prayer; to be in humble supplication of Allah in the time before dawn breaks; and to be in the company of righteous people. -- Yahya ibn Mu'adh, a tabi'i, rahimullah |
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Moe_D |
10/14/05 at 17:11:18 |
Do not sell your conscience for anything but heaven. -- attributed to Ali ra and one of my favourite Islamic quotes Remembrance of Allah is to the heart what water is to fish. What happens to a fish when it is taken out of water? -- Ibn Taymeeyah |
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Siham |
10/17/05 at 09:53:30 |
[slm] Jazak 'Allah Kheir Bro Mohmmad, for sharing these nice quotes with us, Here’s one of my favorite; Leave the lower self to this world, the heart to the hereafter, and the innermost being to the Master. Do not approach this world with confidence, for it is actually a serpent in beautiful disguise. It lures people with its charming appearance, then it destroys them. - Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani |
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Siham |
10/17/05 at 09:55:09 |
"Hypocrites look for faults; the believers look for excuses." - Imam al-Ghazali |
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Moe_D |
10/20/05 at 22:38:22 |
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "(The people of Paradise) will have neither differences nor hatred amongst themselves; their hearts will be as (one)." Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Hadith 468 |
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Siham |
10/25/05 at 16:40:09 |
"If a friend among your friends errs, make seventy excuses for them. If your hearts are unable to do this, then know that the shortcoming is in your own selves…" Hamdun al-Qassar. A companion of the Prophet Muhammad [saw] |
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Siham |
10/27/05 at 12:02:48 |
[slm] "Eveyone on this planet feels as important as 10 people, this is why it is overcrowded" "When love has been removed their can be no more faith" "With complete certainty of faith you can walk on water" "Sincerity kills hypocrisy" "If people do not establish their own peace, common peace is impossible" "No one throws a stone at a barren tree" "A dog has 11 qualities, which if one realized would indeed make him a awliya." - Hazrat Syed Sultan Nazim Adil al Haqqani (orginally from huzoor saydina ghaus al azaam) |
10/27/05 at 12:19:43 |
Siham |
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bhaloo |
10/27/05 at 15:26:51 |
[quote author=Siham link=board=library;num=1125218904;start=50#53 date=10/27/05 at 12:02:48]"A dog has 11 qualities, which if one realized would indeed make him a awliya." - Hazrat Syed Sultan Nazim Adil al Haqqani (orginally from huzoor saydina ghaus al azaam)[/quote] that is an inappropriate thing to be saying. to compare awliya with dogs is insulting. ask yourself this, would you like to be compared to a dog? obviously not, so then why put up something like that? you have to be careful of where and who you narrate your information from. the naqbashandi-haqqani sufi tariqah is a very extreme organization and there are countless articles out there exposing their extremism, not to mention that there are people that have had personal experiences with them and seen first hand what their fanatacism has done. Here's just one link of many links out there (some even have audios) http://islamicweb.com/beliefs/cults/sufi_naqshabandi_unveiled.htm May Allah (SWT) protect the Muslims from such extremism. AMEEN! My recommendation to you is to stick to narrating from the companions (ra), or the Prophet (SAW). |
10/27/05 at 15:27:44 |
bhaloo |
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Siham |
10/27/05 at 15:30:35 |
"If you feel the need to quarrel, then quarrel with your ego" - Syed Sultan Nazim Al Haqqani |
10/27/05 at 15:30:57 |
Siham |
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Siham |
10/27/05 at 15:32:50 |
"If fear of God is grounded in the heart, the tongue will never speak what is of no purpose." Syed Sultan Nazim Al Haqqani |
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jannah |
10/27/05 at 16:11:15 |
slm, Ok I'm locking this thread. Seems to me it is being used for some other purpose than giving people inspiring quotes. |
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