Quote by Shams Tabrizi

Nothing kills the soul that commands to evil (Nafs al Ammarra) like seeing the beauty of the heart.

Nothing kills the soul that commands to evil (Nafs al Ammarr

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that when the heart experiences true beauty, it has the power to counteract the inclination towards evil desires and harmful actions. The soul that is inclined towards doing wrong (known as Nafs al Ammarra) can be weakened by witnessing the purity and goodness that resides within the heart. It suggests that true beauty has the potential to transform and uplift the soul, preventing it from succumbing to negative impulses.

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By Shams Tabrizi

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