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Quote by Abu Dhar al-Ghifari

“Abu Dharr once described the people of the world, says, "They breed what will they ultimately bury, they build what will eventually be destroy, they hold firm to what is emphemeral, and they forsake what is everlasting. Hence, blessed are the two cries people abominate most: Death and poverty.”

Quote by Abu Dhar al-Ghifari

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Abu Dhar al-Ghifari

Abu Dhar al-Ghifari is a figure who lived around 652 AD. His specific occupation and biography are not well-documented. more

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