The scholars of the Merciful possess humility and submissiv… - Al-Fudhayl bin 'Iyyadh

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The scholars of the Merciful possess humility and submissiveness and the scholars of the rulers possess pride and arrogance. Whoever considers his soul to be of any worth has no share of submissiveness.

Al-Fudhayl bin 'Iyyadh

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Al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyad, also known as Abu Ali and as al-Talaqani (725 – 28 February 803) was a thief who renounced his crimes and became a Muslim ascetic and scholar.

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Alternative Names: Al-Fuḍayl Ibn Iyad • al-Fuḍayl b. ʿIyāḍ

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