Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
Two Kinds of Soul
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TWO KINDS OF SOUL
There are two types of human beings: those who
follow base desires and those who adopt a pure
way of life. There are those who despise others
and thrive on ostentatious and self-centered
pursuits. Their souls are inimical to truth and
their minds are full of selfish and conceited
thoughts. They like inconveniencing others;
they derive immense pleasure from taking
advantage of the weaknesses of others. Such
people are living on infernal provision, and will
abide in Hell in the Hereafter.
Then there are those who are pure in spirit.
Others’ success causes them genuine pleasure.
They are happy to forgive those who are at their
mercy. They are loving and wish their fellows
well; they thrive on humility and meekness.
Such people are living in a heavenly
atmosphere. They are content to concede a
disputed point to others. When their faults are
pointed out they are quick to admit them. They
are restless until they have paid back their
debts. Such people are living on heavenly
