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“If a man's patience is stronger than his whims and desires, then he is like an angel, but if his whims and desires are stronger than his patience, then he is like a devil. If his desire for food, drink and sex is stronger than his patience, then he is no better than an animal.”

Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya

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Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya was a distinguished medieval Islamic scholar, jurist, and theologian. Born on January 28, 1292, and deceased on September 15, 1350, he made substantial contributions to various fields of Islamic knowledge. His works on fiqh, hadith, and tasawwuf have had a lasting impact on Islamic thought and practice. more

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