Ash-Shafi'i on the Soul Quotes Previous Article Al-Hasan al-Basri on the Heart Next Article Ibn Al-Qayyim on the World O my soul, it is not for a few days patience, As if her extent were a few dreams. Oh my soul, pass quickly on through this world, And leave it, for indeed life lies ahead of it. death nasihah (sincere advice) The Hereafter salaf (the pious predecessors) nafs (the soul) patience & gratitude Previous Article Al-Hasan al-Basri on the Heart Next Article Ibn Al-Qayyim on the World