Anyone seeking to draw closer to God needs to curb the…
““Anyone seeking to draw closer to God needs to curb the horizontal and ascend to God vertically,’ he said. ‘And this means giving oneself fully to God – with all one’s heart, body, mind and soul. There mustn’t be any dark corners.’ Skimming the surface wasn’t an option, he stressed. ‘People often tend to merely skate around the edges of religion, but what they really need is to plunge into its depths like deep-sea divers looking for treasures. Too many people nowadays make selective choices from various faiths – the New Age approach, but never embrace any one of them fully,’ said Nasr. It was true, so many people didn’t believe in organised religion but liked to take the best from every religion or spiritual teaching. ‘The most direct means of communication with God,’ he concluded, ‘are prayer and dhikr.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True connection with the divine requires total commitment of heart, body, mind, and soul, avoiding superficial engagement and selective spirituality.
In simple terms: Full devotion needed for real spiritual depth.
Key Takeaway
Commit wholly, avoid shallow practices.
Themes
spirituality
commitment
authenticity
religion
Mood
reflective
serene
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious study
- mindful meditation
- community worship
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
holism
devotion
depth
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you willing to surrender all aspects of self to the divine?
- What fears arise when confronting the “dark corners” of faith?
A Different Perspective
Superficial practices can still provide comfort for some; deeper commitment may be daunting.