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Sorrow is a king who, when he dwells in a place, does not consent to have anyone dwelled there with him.

Bishr the Barefoot

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Bishr the Barefoot, also known as Bishr al-Hafi, Bishr ibn Hareth (767– 28 December 841) was a Muslim saint. He was converted from a life of dissipation and then studied Muslim tradition under Al-Fozail ibn Iyaz. Bishr then devoted his life to God and became famous as one of the greatest saints in the area.

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Native Name: بشر بن الحارث بن عبد الرحمٰن بن عطاء بن هلال بن ماهان بن عبد الله المروزي

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Let one who desires a taste of freedom and deliverance from bondage purify the secret between himself and God Most High.

Unless the servant erects an iron-wall around his baser self, he cannot taste relish of his worship.

Only the people of Divine realization are His chosen servants. These are the blest souls whom no body knows except God nor anyone respect them.

Sorrow is a king who, when he dwells in a place, does not consent to have anyone dwelled there with him. - Bishr the Barefoot

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