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Idries Shah, The World of the Sufi: An Anthology of Writings about Sufis and Their Work Quotes: At His door, what is the difference between Muslim and Christian, virtuous and guilty? At his door all are seekers and He the sought.
         

At His door, what is the difference between Muslim and Christian, virtuous and guilty? At his door all are seekers and He the sought.


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