Rabia Basri Quotes

#1. I love Allah: I have no time left in which to hate the devil.

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#2. Great doubt will eventually lead to great awakening.

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#3. Since no one really knows anything about God, those who think they do are just troublemakers.

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#4. True devotion is for itself: not to desire heaven nor to fear hell.

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#5. I swear that ever since the first day You brought me back to life,
The day You became my Friend,
I have not slept -
And even if You drive me from your door,
I swear again that we will never be separated -
Because You are alive in my heart

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#6. May Allah steal from you All that steals you from Him.

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#7. He does not refuse sustenance to the one who speaks ill of Him. How then could He refuse sustenance to the one whose soul is over flowing with love for Him?

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#8. The real work is in the Heart:
Wake up your Heart! Because when the heart is completely awake,
Then it needs no Friend.

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#9. O Lord ...
Once I wanted You so much
I didn't even dare walk past Your house-
And now
I am not even worthy to be let in

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#10. If I repent now will God forgive me?
No, but if God forgives you, you will repent.

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#11. I will not serve Allah like a laborer, in expectation of my wages.

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#12. How many gifts and graces You have given me! How many favors You have fed me from your hand! I look for your love in all directions, then suddenly its blessing burns in me.

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#13. You know of the how, but I know of the how-less.

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#14. How long will you keep pounding on an open door Begging for someone to open it?

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#15. O Beloved of Hearts, I beseech only You. Have pity this day on those who turn to You. My Hope, my Rest, my Delight, this heart can love none other but You.

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#16. O my Lord, whatever share of this world You have bestowed on me, bestow it to my enemies, and whatever share of the next world You have for me, give it to my friends. You are enough for me.

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#17. I seek forgiveness from Allah for the lack of my sincerity when I say I seek the forgiveness of Allah

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#18. Your prayers are your light;
Your devotion is your strength;
Sleep is the enemy of both.
Your life is the only opportunity that life can give you.
If you ignore it, if you waste it,
You will only turn to dust.

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#19. Your hope in my heart is the rarest treasure
Your Name on my tongue is the sweetest word
My choicest hours
Are the hours I spend with You -
O God, I can't live in this world
Without remembering You

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#20. O Allah,
You know that the only thing I want in this life
Is to be obedient to Your command.
Even the living sight of my eyes
Is service at your court

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