Intelligent person, in true sense is that who abdicates the world before it deserts him. - Shaqiq al-Balkhi

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Intelligent person, in true sense is that who abdicates the world before it deserts him.

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About Shaqiq al-Balkhi

Shaqiq al-Balkhi (d. 810) was an early Sufi saint of the Khorasan school. Tradition makes him the disciple of Ibrahim ibn Adham. He emphasized the importance of tawakkul or reliance upon God.

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There are three things which a man in bound to practice. Whosoever neglects any one of them must need neglect them all, and whosoever cleaves to any one of them much needs cleave to them all. Strive therefore, to understand, and consider heedfully.

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