The sign of the people of bidβah is that they do not follow the salaf.
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The one who is [truly] imprisoned is the one whose heart is imprisoned from Allah and the captivated one is the one whose desires have enslaved him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True imprisonment arises from the inability to connect with the divine, while true captivity comes from being enslaved by one's own desires.
Ibn Taymiyyah highlights that the deepest form of imprisonment is not physical, but spiritual; it is a state where an individual is disconnected from their relationship with Allah. Furthermore, he suggests that being captivated by oneβs own desires can lead to a loss of freedom, with the individual becoming a servant to their cravings rather than a master of their own life.
Themes
ImprisonmentHeartDesiresFreedomSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of inner peace and spirituality, this quote can be used to emphasize true freedom.
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