SERMON 218
Qualities of the God-fearing and the
pious
He (the believer) kept his mind alive and killed
(the desires of) hisheart till his body became thin, his bulk turned light and an
effulgenceof extreme brightness shone for him. It lighted the way for him andtook him on
the (right) path. Different doors led him to the door ofsafety and the place of (his
permanent) stay. His feet, balancing hisbody became fixed in the position of safety and
comfort, because hekept his heart (in good acts) and pleased his Allah.
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