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“Invoking brings the heart closer to the hereafter and keeps the world away from the heart, even though the world is around it. Invoking warns the heedless heart to abandon its pleasures and deceptions.”

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Ibn Ata Allah, also known as Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn 'Ata Allah al-Iskandari, was a prominent Arab philosopher, theologian, and writer during the 13th to 14th centuries. He was a significant figure in Sufism and his works covered various fields such as philosophy, theology, and mysticism, which had a profound impact on later generations. more

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