# LXII explained — The Luzumiyat

> Chapter companion for The Luzumiyat by Abu al-ʻAlaʼ al-Maʻarri.

## What happens

The speaker declares that all religious symbols and texts are tolerable, as their true religion is love and love alone.

## Themes in this chapter

### Spiritual Search and Agnosticism

The speaker transcends specific religious forms, embracing love as the sole creed.

### Unity and Brotherhood

All religious symbols are tolerated, suggesting a universal acceptance beyond sectarian divisions.

## Key lines

> Now, mosques and churches⁠—even a Kaaba Stone, Korans and Bibles⁠—even a martyr’s bone⁠— All these and more my heart can tolerate, For my religion ’s love, and love alone.

My heart accepts all places of worship and sacred texts, because my only faith is love.

_The speaker rejects religious exclusivity, elevating love as the ultimate principle._

## Links

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