"Tasawwuf is based on eight qualities: Generosity like that of Prophet Abraham , Cheerful submission like that of Prophet Ishaque , Patience like that of Yaqoob , Prayer like that of Prophet Zachariah , Poverty like that of Prophet Yahya , Wearing of woollen dress like that of Prophet Musa , Travelling about like that of Prophet Issa and , Religious poverty like that of Prophet Muhammad."

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