Idries ShahA man must be a Salomon before his magical ring will work. (Hafiz)
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A man must be a Salomon before his magical ring will work. (Hafiz) - This quote is a part of the story of the famous Muslim poet, Hafiz. It has been translated into English as “A man must be a Salomon before his ring will work” or “A great man, Salomon, wore the ring of the tribe.” The ring was used to summon an army of angels to aid him in battle. If you want something, you have to have the right kind of magic.
Source: Sufi Thought And Action
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