Ali Zain al-Abidin al-Jifri Quotes

Judging others’ intentions is the right of God alone. We don’t have this right, and it is poor manners with God.

Ali Zain al-Abidin al-Jifri

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• Judging others’ intentions is the right of God alone. We don’t have this right, and it is poor manners with God.

  

  Ali Zain al-Abidin al-Jifri
  • God
  • Alone
  • Judging