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November 1, 2008
his dazzling light
O poor man occupied with your great worldly influence which embitters life and with little wealth which causes disorder, you arouse astonishment when you are content with these, neglecting to look at the beauty of the Lordly Excellency and its glory despite its luminosity and appearance, for it is so apparent that it need not be sought and so obvious that it does not require reflection. After the purification of the soul from the base desires of the world, nothing bars the soul from occupation with that beauty, except its strong luminosity together with the weakness in the pupils of the eye. Glory be to Him Who has disappeared from the sight of men’s eyes by His dazzling light, and become veiled from them by His great appearance!
Ghazali - The Jewels of the Quran
Posted by amin at November 1, 2008 5:25 PM