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Calm Quote by Yasmin Mogahed

“Real love brings about calm-not inner torment. True love allows you to be at peace with yourself and with God. That is why Allah says: “that you may dwell in tranquility.” Hawa is the opposite. Hawa will make you miserable. And just like a drug, you will crave it always, but never be satisfied…” quote by Yasmin Mogahed
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“Real love brings about calm-not inner torment. True love allows you to be at peace with yourself and with God. That is why Allah says: “that you may dwell in tranquility.” Hawa is the opposite. Hawa will make you miserable. And just like a drug, you will crave it always, but never be satisfied. You will chase it to your own detriment, but never reach it.”

Yasmin Mogahed

About This Quote

Source Quranic Teaching: Surah Al-Ra'd 13:28

True love brings inner peace, while desire (hawa) creates unrest and endless craving, preventing spiritual tranquility.

In simple terms: Love gives peace; desire gives unrest.

Key Takeaway

Seek love, avoid obsessive desire.

Themes

spirituality love inner peace desire self-control

Mood

calm reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual retreats
  • mental health therapy

Key Concepts

Islamic theology psychology of desire contentment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true love feel like beyond physical attraction?
  • How can you differentiate between love and longing?
A Different Perspective

Desire can be misinterpreted as love, leading to harmful choices.

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