And the right of desire is that desire is the cause of desire * ** If it were not for desire in the heart, it would not have worshiped desire.

And there is nothing else, for the matter is commanded by the mind, in need of it, and a servant in its hands. He has control, uprightness, and distortion pervaded his wisdom when his knowledge was great. Reason was preferred over him by intellectual consideration and transmission. Nothing withheld from the hearts except his name. And then there is nothing but His decree and judgment .

The mind is not called except by the one who has reasoned with it *** And the inclination is not called by the inclinations except by the one who is bitter.

And the right of desire is that desire is the cause of desire * ** If it were not for desire in the heart, it would not have worshiped desire.

And there is nothing else, for the matter is commanded by the mind, in need of it, and a servant in its hands. He has control, uprightness, and distortion pervaded his wisdom when his knowledge was great. Reason was preferred over him by intellectual consideration and transmission. Nothing withheld from the hearts except his name. And then there is nothing but His decree and judgment .

The mind is not called except by the one who has reasoned with it *** And the inclination is not called by the inclinations except by the one who is bitter.

[ The highest position in the magazine ]

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FUTMAK.COM الفتوحات المكية: الصفحة 382 من الجزء Four

And from that is the highest place in the Majlis, from Chapter 262. In the Majlis, minds and hearts go, and it is for the knowledgeable saints and loved ones.

And the right of desire is that desire is the cause of desire * ** If it were not for desire in the heart, it would not have worshiped desire.

And there is nothing else, for the matter is commanded by the mind, in need of it, and a servant in its hands. He has control, uprightness, and distortion pervaded his wisdom when his knowledge was great. Reason was preferred over him by intellectual consideration and transmission. Nothing withheld from the hearts except his name. And then there is nothing but His decree and judgment .

The mind is not called except by the one who has reasoned with it *** And the inclination is not called by the inclinations except by the one who is bitter.


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