Disappear Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
“If the heart is fed by love, the greed for pleasure would disappear.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Al-Wa'iyah, Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya, 13th century
Love nurtures the heart, diminishing selfish cravings for fleeting pleasure.
In simple terms: Love reduces greed for pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love to curb greed.
Themes
love
greed
spirituality
self‑control
inner peace
Mood
hopeful
serene
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- community service
- personal meditation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Islamic ethics
psychology of desire
spiritual nourishment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love truly replace all desire?
- What role do boundaries play in healthy desire?
A Different Perspective
The claim may oversimplify complex human motivations and ignore legitimate needs.
![“The heart becomes sick, as the body becomes sick, and its remedy is al-Tawbah (repentance) and protection [from transgression]. It becomes rusty as a mirror becomes rusty, and its clarity is obtained by remembrance. It becomes naked as the body becomes naked, and its beautification is al-Taqwa. It…” quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/454/ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyya-10803_als_the-heart-becomes-sick-as-the-body-becom_66500.jpg)
