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“The eye of the heart, though closed in fallen man, is able to take in a glimmering of light and this is faith. But anyway of living causes a covering like rust to accumulate over the heart so that it cannot sense the Divine origin of Allah's message.”

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Martin Lings
Martin Lings

Martin Lings was a British writer and scholar known for his extensive research on Sufism and Islam. His works delved deeply into the philosophy and mysticism of the Sufi order, profoundly influencing the Western understanding of Islam. more

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