--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Imprisoned is he whose heart is…" description: "\"Imprisoned is he whose heart is imprisoned from Allâh. Captured is he who is captured by his desires.\" — Ibn Taymiyyah" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfd/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_captured_imprisoned-is-he-whose-heart-is-imprison_2537735.jpg" --- # Imprisoned is he whose heart is imprisoned from Allâh… ![“Imprisoned is he whose heart is imprisoned from Allâh. Captured is he who is captured by his desires.” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfd/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_captured_imprisoned-is-he-whose-heart-is-imprison_2537735.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfd/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_captured_imprisoned-is-he-whose-heart-is-imprison_2537735.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfd/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_captured_imprisoned-is-he-whose-heart-is-imprison_2537735.jpg) > “Imprisoned is he whose heart is imprisoned from Allâh. Captured is he who is captured by his desires.” [Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ibn-taymiyyah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A soul bound by divine fear is trapped, while unchecked desires also imprison a person. **In simple terms:** Heart and desires can imprison you. Key Takeaway Seek freedom through faith and self‑control. Themes spirituality self‑control freedom Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal reflection - spiritual practice - self‑improvement Key Concepts Islamic theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize inner imprisonment? - What steps release you from desire? 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