Those possessed of inner perception find it quite possible to love the departed great.

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But those possessed of inner perception find it quite possible to love the departed great, such as the Caliphs Omar and Abu Bakr, on account of their noble qualities, though their bodies have long been mingled with the dust.

Source The Alchemy of Happiness, Chapter VIII, §4 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Ghazali, in “The Alchemy of Happiness,” whoever has inner sight can love people who passed away centuries ago, such as the caliphs Omar and Abu Bakr, companions of the Prophet, for the sole beauty of their character. Today, think of someone, near or far, whose goodness inspires you, and choose one of their qualities to put into practice in a concrete gesture.

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