More in need of soap

More in need of soap

Reference: https://x.com/Alnubala1/status/1923687039251239147


Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa v21 p370

And another person asked:

“Which is better: that I glorify Allaah (tasbeeh) or that I seek forgiveness (istighfaar)?”

Ibn al-Jowzi replied:

“A dirty garment is more in need of soap than perfume.”

Translation originally published on 17 May, 2025

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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