Habib Umar’s Morning Lessons on Imam Ghazali’s Marvels of the Heart – Day 1 – Select Quotes

Habib Umar’s morning lessons, on Imam Ghazali’s Marvels of the Heart (available through Firdous Books and elsewhere) are being streamed live, online, from the  official site of the Tranquility Amidst Turbulence tour: Live Stream of Morning Talks

Select quotes of Habib Umar from Lesson One:

“It is as if Allah (Most High) says: I have created everything in creation for you, and I have created you for Me…”

“Travelling the path to God is knowledge; the intellect is the guide; God is the goal; and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is the guide.” Habib Umar quoting a distinguished scholar…

“Sternness” with disbelievers refers to remaining firm on one’s religion, not that one is harsh or hard in one’s relations; nor that one upholds anything but excellence in dealings… Never did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) ever frown at anyone, nor insult, nor revile *anyone*… even his enemies

“Creation has not known a heart more merciful than the heart of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).”