Doe Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
“The sinner does not feel any remorse over his sins, that is because his heart is already dead”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Al-Muntaqa, 14th century
A sinner's heart is dead, so he feels no remorse for his sins.
In simple terms: Dead heart, no guilt.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a living, repentant heart.
Themes
sin
remorse
spiritual death
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- ethical education
- community support
- rehabilitation
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What revives a dead heart?
- Can empathy replace remorse?
A Different Perspective
Remorse may arise from social pressure, not inner change.
![“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)
