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God is not justice. Justice is in his nature, but love is…

“God is not justice. Justice is in his nature, but love is predominant. People attach such importance to actions and their results. They do not know that above action and result is a law which can consume the fire of hell, which can dominate even if the whole world were being drowned in the flood…” quote by Hazrat Inayat Khan
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“God is not justice. Justice is in his nature, but love is predominant. People attach such importance to actions and their results. They do not know that above action and result is a law which can consume the fire of hell, which can dominate even if the whole world were being drowned in the flood of destruction; they do not know that the power of love is greater than any other.”

Hazrat Inayat Khan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Justice stems from divine nature, yet love surpasses it; true law transcends actions and results, and love’s power exceeds all.

In simple terms: Love is stronger than justice or law.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love as the highest principle.

Themes

spirituality justice love law

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • community building
  • personal ethics
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

Sufism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love replace justice in society?
  • How does love transform law?
A Different Perspective

Love alone may not address systemic injustice.

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