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.
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Whatever is not done by the permission of Allah will not happen, and what is not done for the sake of Allah will not benefit or remain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True fulfillment and success come from actions taken with divine permission and intentions aligned with God.
This quote by Ibn Taymiyyah emphasizes the importance of seeking God's approval in our actions and intentions. It implies that without the permission of Allah, nothing significant can be achieved, and actions that aren't conducted for His sake lack true value and permanence, suggesting a deeper spiritual understanding of life's purpose and outcomes.
Themes
FaithIntentionDivineActionsPurpose
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about finding purpose in life.
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