A servant does not...

A servant does not cease to correct his relationship with Allah, except that Allah rectifies his relationship with the people. And a slave does not cease to ruin his relationship with Allah, except that his dealings with the people will be destroyed. To work for one face is easier than working for multiple faces. Indeed if you worked for Allah alone, all other faces will turn toward you, and if you corrupt your relationship with Allah, all the other faces will look down upon you.

—Abu Haazim [Siyaar A’laam An-Nubalaa (6/1000)] (via pearlsofislam)(Source: radiantreminders, via pearlsofislam)