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Quote by Naguib Mahfouz
I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer

I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer. Sufism is like a mirage in the desert. It says to you, come and sit, relax and enjoy yourself for a while. – Naguib Mahfouz

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