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“O my Lord, whatever share of this world You have bestowed on me, bestow it to my enemies, and whatever share of the next world You have for me, give it to my friends. You are enough for me.” quote by Rabia Basri
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“O my Lord, whatever share of this world You have bestowed on me, bestow it to my enemies, and whatever share of the next world You have for me, give it to my friends. You are enough for me.”

Rabia Basri

About This Quote

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

The speaker offers worldly blessings to enemies and spiritual blessings to friends, expressing contentment with divine sufficiency.

In simple terms: Give worldly goods to foes, spiritual gifts to friends; trust God.

Key Takeaway

Embrace divine sufficiency, detach from material desire.

Themes

spirituality detachment generosity

Mood

peaceful reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • daily reflection
  • conflict resolution
  • charitable acts

Key Concepts

Sufism trust contentment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does trusting God affect your view of wealth?
  • What does generosity toward enemies look like today?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as neglecting justice toward others.

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