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Quote by Ibn Taymiyyah

“The disease that knowledge brings is arrogance, and the disease that worship brings is showing off”

Quote by Ibn Taymiyyah

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Ibn Taymiyyah
Ibn Taymiyyah

Ibn Taymiyyah was a renowned philosopher and Islamic scholar who lived from January 22, 1263, to September 26, 1328. He made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy, and his works have had a profound impact on Islamic thought and practice. more

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