Beauty Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
“O you who sold yourself for the sake of something that will cause you suffering and pain, and which will also lose its beauty, you sold the most precious item for the cheapest price, as if you neither knew the value of the goods nor the meanness of the prize. Wait until you come on the Day of Mutual Loss and Gain and you will discover the injustice of this contract.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Al-Wa’iyah, 14th century
Selling one’s soul for fleeting pleasures leads to loss and injustice, revealed on the Day of Judgment.
In simple terms: Trading soul for pleasure harms.
Key Takeaway
Avoid short‑term gains that cost long‑term integrity.
Themes
ethics
spirituality
justice
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- financial decisions
- relationship choices
- career moves
- health habits
Key Concepts
soul trade
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you sacrificing for immediate comfort?
- How can you value true worth?
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