Freedom Quote by Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas
““When the man, by means if 'ibadat, succeeded in curbing his animal and canal passions and has thereby rendered submissive his animal soul,making it subject to the rational soul, the man thus described has attained to freedom and existence;he has achieved supreme peace and his soul is pacified, being set at liberty, as it were, free from fetters of inexorable fate and the noisy strife and hell of human vices.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Al-Madnun al-Munazzam by Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, 1990
The quote describes how mastering one's base desires and aligning the animal soul with the rational soul leads to true freedom, inner peace, and liberation from fate and vice.
In simple terms: Controlling base urges brings freedom and peace.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate rational self‑control.
Themes
freedom
peace
self‑mastery
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision‑making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
rationalism
ethical development
inner tranquility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when animal passions dominate?
- What practices help sustain rational control?
A Different Perspective
Achieving freedom requires ongoing effort to keep desires in check.
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