Sufyan al-Thawri quotes

Five souls are the most dignified in creation: a scholar who is not self-indulgent (moderate), a Sufi jurisprudent, a humble rich person, a thankful poor one, and a noble who follows the Sunnah. (Sufyan al-Thawri)
Worse than sin against God is sin against man. View quote
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For the people of the world sleep is more profitable than to keep awake, for then they keep off worldly discourses during sleep. View quote
Sufyan al-Thawri
I fear to accept anything from anybody lest my heart should start cherishing love for that person. I desire only to live in His thoughts. View quote
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Sell not the friendship of the Lord for the friendship of the world and its possessions. View quote
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The king who seeks company of the ascetics is superior to that ascetic who seeks nearness of the king. View quote
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He who spends life in remoteness is much better, for it was the practice of the foremost saintly people. They liked to live comely instead of grandeur. View quote
Sufyan al-Thawri
Someone asked: "What is meaning of certainty? " He replied, it is the name of inner voice, and the folk of certainty arrive at the gnosis. And the meaning of certainty is that every affliction be considered sent by Allah. View quote
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If one tear falls on account of fear of God, it is better then fasting throughout life. View quote
Sufyan al-Thawri