What is Faith?

Refraining from acquiring unnecessary tastes Having heard this story from his grandfather, Abdullah ibn Shurayk tells of what happened when some faluda was brought before Ali ibn Abi Talib. “It certainly smells good, looks good and tastes good,” remarked Ali. “But I prefer not to acquire new habits by indulging in things to which I am not accustomed.” (HILYAT AL-AULIYA)