Hawzah News Agency – The commander of the faithful, Imam Ali peace be upon him says:

طَهِّرُوا أنفُسَكُم مِن دَنَسِ الشَّهَواتِ تُدرِكُوا رَفيعَ الدَّرَجاتِ.

'Purify yourselves from the impurity of carnal desires and you will perceive elevated stations.'

Source: Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 6020