The religion of thousands consists in clinging to an idea; they are happy in their sloth.... many would observe silence from fear of fanatics. (Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak)

The religion of thousands consists in clinging to an idea; they are happy in their sloth.... many would observe silence from fear of fanatics.

Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak

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