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He whose sin is due to desires, then have hope for him…

“He whose sin is due to desires, then have hope for him. And he whose sin is due to pride, then fear for him - because Nabi Adam disobeyed due to desire and was forgiven, and Iblis sinned due to pride and was cursed” quote by Sufyan ibn `Uyaynah
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“He whose sin is due to desires, then have hope for him. And he whose sin is due to pride, then fear for him - because Nabi Adam disobeyed due to desire and was forgiven, and Iblis sinned due to pride and was cursed”

Sufyan ibn `Uyaynah

About This Quote

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

Desire leads to sin, pride also leads to sin; hope and forgiveness are possible for desire‑driven sins, but pride‑driven sins face harsher judgment.

In simple terms: Desire and pride cause sin; hope for desire, fear for pride.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility, seek forgiveness.

Themes

sin desire pride hope forgiveness judgment

Mood

reflective serious hopeful

Type

Adam:1 Cursed:1 Desire:1 Dues:1 Forgiven:1 Having hope:1 Hope:1 Islamic:1 Pride:1 Sin:1 Wisdom:1 Hope Sin:1 Sin Desires:1 Iblis Sinned:1 Sinned Pride:1 Desires Hope:1

When to use this quote

  • personal conduct
  • spiritual practice
  • community guidance

Key Concepts

theology ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance hope with accountability?
  • What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective

Pride may be harder to repent than desire.

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