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FONS VITAE
7
Spiritual Gems
from
Jafar al-diq
Bismillhil-Ramnil-Ram
In the Name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful
I
t is related from Jafar b. Muammad that he said: The Book
(awliy)2 and the deepest realities are for the prophets (anbiy).
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al-Midah (The Table-Spread)
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al-Midah (The Table-Spread)
5:1
Y ayyuhlladhna man
O ye who believe.
5:1
innallha yakumu m yurd
verily God ordains what He intends.
Jafar said: (God) ordains what He intends (to ordain) and then brings
to pass His intention (irdah) and His will (mashah).63 Then he who
is content with His ordinance is at ease and has been guided to the way
of his good conduct; while he who resents His ordinance nevertheless
must undergo it, but has in it resentment and disgrace.
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al-Midah (The Table-Spread)
5:3
(a)l-yawma akmaltu lakum dnakum
this day I have perfected for you your faith.
5:18
yaghfiru liman yashu wa yuadhdhibu man yashu
He forgives whom He wills (to forgive) and He chastises
whom He wills (to chastise).
5:35
wabtagh ilayhil-waslah
and seek unto Him a means of approach.
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