Motif
Ineffective verbal formula contrasted with action
ineffective_verbal_formula_contrasted_with_action
A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Magic Through Speech and Name. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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Mystics and Saints of Islam CHAPTER VIII / CHAPTER IX / CHAPTER X / CHAPTER XI; lines 3108-3198 confidence: high
Ghazzali says true fear of God is not shallow emotion but fear that prevents sin and instills obedience; Satan laughs at empty pious ejaculations.
The lion-and-fortress example contrasts saying 'I take refuge' with actually moving to safety, paralleling verbal piety without obedience.
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