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The eye of the heart, though closed in fallen man, is able…

“The eye of the heart, though closed in fallen man, is able to take in a glimmering of light and this is faith. But anyway of living causes a covering like rust to accumulate over the heart so that it cannot sense the Divine origin of Allah's message.” quote by Martin Lings
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“The eye of the heart, though closed in fallen man, is able to take in a glimmering of light and this is faith. But anyway of living causes a covering like rust to accumulate over the heart so that it cannot sense the Divine origin of Allah's message.”

Martin Lings

About This Quote

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

The heart can perceive divine light despite being clouded by worldly rust, which blocks faith.

In simple terms: Heart sees divine light but rust blocks it.

Key Takeaway

Remove worldly rust to restore faith.

Themes

faith spirituality perception purity

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • self‑reflection
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

divine insight inner vision

Questions to Reflect On

  • What rust accumulates in your heart?
  • How does you nurture inner light?
A Different Perspective

Faith can be challenged by doubt and suffering.

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