July 17, 2004

refreshing cultural perspectives #1

Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani on seclusion:
How admirable is the statement of al-Junayd, may Allah grant us benefit through his baraka: 'The endurance of seclusion is easier than forced politeness with company.'

Al-Khathabi said: 'There would be great good in seclusion even were it to bring nothing more than safety from backbiting and seeing evils which one cannot control'  
 FROM GOLDI-LOX

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