The Purification of the Soul Quotes

“The word tazkiat means to purify or to cleanse; the word zakat comes from the same root, since zakat purifies wealth by the recognition of Allah's right over a portion of it.”
― ابن رجب الحنبلي, Purification of the Soul

“How odd, that some people mourn for the one whose body has died, but never mourn for the one whose heart has died -and yet the death of the heart is far more serious!”
― ابن رجب الحنبلي, Purification of the Soul

“They will recite the Qur'an, but it will not go beyond their throats. The Qur'an is only beneficial when it reaches the heart and is firmly planted in it.”
― ابن رجب الحنبلي, Purification of the Soul

“This saying is supported by a sahîh hadîth transmitted by Muslim, Kitâb al-Imân, 2/18, on the authority of Abû Huraira, who said that the Prophet, may Allâh bless him and grant him peace, said, “Let whoever believes in Allâh and the Last Day either speak good or keep silent; and let whoever believes in Allâh and the Last Day be generous to his neighbour; and let whoever believes in Allâh and the Last Day be generous to his guest.”
― ابن رجب الحنبلي, Purification of the Soul