Poetry Quote by Imam Al-Ghazali
““When the prophet read this verse: If God wishes to guide anyone, He expands his breast for Islam (6 : 125), he was asked as to the meaning of expansion of breast and he said: This is light. When it is cast into heart, it expands. He was asked: Has it got any sign? The Prophet replied: Yes, to be separate from this world of deceit, to turn to the hereafter and to prepare for death before it actually comes.””
About This Quote
The passage describes spiritual awakening as an inner illumination that widens the heart, enabling detachment from worldly deceit and readiness for the afterlife.
In simple terms: Spiritual awakening expands the heart.
Key Takeaway
Inner light fosters detachment.
Themes
spirituality
detachment
afterlife
inner illumination
moral readiness
Mood
reverent
hopeful
reflective
Type
didactic
mystical
ethical
When to use this quote
- contemplative prayer
- ethical decision‑making
- preparing for death
- seeking truth
Key Concepts
heart expansion
light metaphor
prophetic guidance
Practical Applications
- guidance for personal transformation
- framework for moral education
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inner light change one's view of worldly concerns?
- What practices can cultivate this heart expansion?
