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However, we cannot practically change the present social condition, but let us not grudge at least this much sympathy.” As can be clearly seen, zuhd, which derives motivation from sympathy and readiness to share the sufferings of others, has nothing in common with monastic asceticism. It is not based on escapism from society. The Islamic conception of zuhd is a means of alleviating the sufferings of society.

Continue in the next article: ( Nahj al-Balaghah and Its Spiritual Teachings (8) ) NOTES: __________________________________________________ 1. This is a reference to Khutba No. 3 p. 50 2. Ibid, Khutba 209 3. Ibid., Khutba 45 4. Ibid., 5. Ibid., Khutba 209 6. Bihar al-Anwar (Tabriz)(Vol 9. p. 758) 7. Qur’an 7:32 Leave a Comment Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

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