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“Jer na četiri direka stoji čitava zgrada ljudskog života, tako veli Ali-hodža Misirlija. A pametan je on i ilumli čovjek. -Prvi direk, direk duše, jest ibadet: pet vakata namaza na dan i trideset dana posta uz sveti Ramazan. -Drugi direk, direk srca, jest ahlak, poštivanje Boga i bližnjih i…” quote by Enver Čolaković
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““Jer na četiri direka stoji čitava zgrada ljudskog života, tako veli Ali-hodža Misirlija. A pametan je on i ilumli čovjek. -Prvi direk, direk duše, jest ibadet: pet vakata namaza na dan i trideset dana posta uz sveti Ramazan. -Drugi direk, direk srca, jest ahlak, poštivanje Boga i bližnjih i čuvanje sebe od harama. -Treći direk, direk tijela, jest rad, poslovanje, kojim se idara stječe. -Četvrti direk, direk kuće i površitelj njezin- to ti je žena. Njezino carstvo je kuća, kao što je muško čaršija. A teško onoj zgradi u kojoj jedan direk nedostaje!””

Enver Čolaković

About This Quote

Source Literature: Poetic allegory on human life, 1998, collection of verses

Four pillars—spirit, heart, body, home—represent essential aspects of life, each with duties and moral guidance.

In simple terms: Life's foundations are spirit, heart, body, and home.

Key Takeaway

Balance spiritual, ethical, physical, and domestic responsibilities.

Themes

spirituality ethics family work community

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical cultural

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • family life
  • career planning
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

pillars of life moral duties cultural values

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which pillar needs more attention in your life?
  • How do cultural traditions shape these roles?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting any pillar can destabilize personal harmony.

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