sayingWorshipSaying 322
“Sometimes the hearts advance [towards their Creator] and sometimes they retreat. When they advance, get them to perform the optional [acts of worship] (as well). But when they retreat, keep them confined to only what is obligatory.”
MEANING
Imam Ali (a.s.) points to a truth worth sitting with: sometimes the hearts advance [towards their creator] and sometimes they retreat. when they advance, get them to perform the optional [acts of worship] (as well). but when they retreat, keep them confined to only what is obligatory.
TAKE THIS INTO YOUR DAY
Dedicate a few minutes today to sincere, unhurried worship.
SOURCE
Saying 322 — Peak of Eloquence / Nahjul-Balagha (Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an ed.)
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