Balance Quote by Amr ibn al-'As
“The life of this world and the hereafter, in the heart of a person are like the two scales of a balance, when one becomes heavier, the other becomes lighter”
About This Quote
Source Historical text: Islamic teachings attributed to Amr ibn al-'As
Life’s worldly and spiritual realms balance like a scale; when one side gains weight, the other loses it, urging equilibrium between material and afterlife concerns.
In simple terms: Worldly and spiritual life balance like a scale.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between material and spiritual pursuits.
Themes
balance
spirituality
life
afterlife
wisdom
Mood
contemplative
serene
thoughtful
Type
Balance:1
Heart:0
Heavier:0
Hereafter:1
Islamic:1
Life:1
Lighters:0
Persons:0
Scales:1
This world:0
Two:0
Wisdom:1
World:0
Heart Person:0
Scales Balance:0
Balance Heavier:0
Like Scales:0
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- spiritual practice
- daily decision making
Key Concepts
Islamic ethics
metaphor of scales
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspect of your life feels heavier now?
- How can you lighten spiritual concerns?
A Different Perspective
Simplifies complex theology into a single metaphor.
