Awaken Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
“And to have spent the night sleeping and awoken regretful, is better than to have spent the night standing (in prayer) and awaken impressed with oneself!”
About This Quote
Source Manuscript: Kitab al-Ruh, 13th century
Regretful sleep is better than boastful prayer without humility.
In simple terms: Better to feel regret than be prideful.
Key Takeaway
Choose humility over pride.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑reflection
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nightly reflection
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
prayer
self‑assessment
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape your worship?
- What does regret teach you?
A Different Perspective
Might dismiss sincere prayer without self‑critique.
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