“God Most High has said, "Is the reward of virtue aught save virtue?" . . . Know, O man, that the covenant of servanthood is incumbent upon you, and that the covenant of Lordship is incumbent upon His magnanimity, as He Most High has said, ". . . and fulfill your covenant, I shall fulfill My covenant."”
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Ibn Ata Allah
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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