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« his [lower] self in the earth the higher will his heart soar heavenwards. Furthermore, if he [completely] buries his lower self beneath the earth his heart will reach the Throne. He also said about Kahmasthat he used to pray a thousand rakʿas (cycles of prayer) during the course of the day and night. He would make the closing greetings of peace (salāms) between each pair of rakʿas then say to his lower self, ‘Get up O refuge of evil, I am not satisfied with you.’ His words, Exalted is He: [7:180] And to God belong the Most Beautiful Names, so invoke Him by them. He [Sahl]said: Truly behind the names and attributes are attributes which no comprehension can penetrate, »