Muhammad says, 'Love of one's country is a part of the faith.' But don't take that literally! Your real 'country' is where you're heading, not where you are. Don't misread that hadith.
RumiKnow that the mirror of the heart is boundless. . . Here, opinions become silent, otherwise they will lead you into errors. . . for the heart is sacred - even more the heart is sacredness itself.
RumiDo not sit long with a sad friend. When you go to a garden do you look at the weeds? Spend more time with the roses and jasmines.
RumiYou lack a foot to travel? Then journey into yourself - that leads to transformation of dust into pure gold.
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