In this category we post works of Muslim intellectuals which I and my friends have translated.
The palaces of paradise are built by zikr (the remembrance of Allah); the more you perform remembrance of Allah, the more the angels build for you. If the worshiper stops remembrance of Allah, the angels will stop building! Ibn al-Qayyem
“My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Lord, Your forgiveness came out greater.” Imam Shafii
? “All humans are dead, except those who have knowledge. And all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds. And those who do good deeds are deceived, except those who are sincere. And those who are sincere are always in a state of worry.” ~Imam Shaafi`i
Don’t look at expressions on faces. Don’t listen to what is said with tongues. Don’t let tears sway you. They are all but products of human skin. It changes everyday. Look instead for what is under the skin. Not the heart either, as it also fluctuates, nor the mind, as it changes its point of … Read more
The main difference between faith and philosophy is that faith is a live word, which works effectively in the whole entity of human being, and man should work on achieving it. On the contrary, philosophy is a dead word; devoid of flesh and blood, just living in the mind … Read more
The ongoing aggression, which nature takes as its law on Earth, is intended by God to be constant challenge for His creatures. That is to get each creature to make the best use of his means; be creative, innovative, take out the best stored energies he has, and always reach the most perfect position he … Read more
The government in Islam is not only concerned with raising the standard of living, providing goods, services and facilities for achieving a decent life; but also with helping people elevate their souls as well as their bodies. It secures promising future in this world and winning the Hereafter. This can never be found except in … Read more
Our souls are the first bastions of revolution and change. Training and leading our souls is the premise of being capable of leading anything else; it is not the rumbling of slogans or the rhetorical cheers that can lead any change. Let each of us work hard for training, raising, purifying and struggling to sublimate … Read more
Whatever issues from God is by definition Beautiful even if we cannot see that Beauty when God tests our faith with affliction. Ibnul-Qayyem Translated by: Dr. Mahmoud Khalifa
Islam does not deny human weakness. However, it rather recognizes the latent power in human beings. Islam understands that its mission is enabling the power of human beings to overcome their weaknesses, and it tries to raise, develop and promote humanity; not to justify or decorate its weakness. Sayyed Qutb Translated by: Amany Elmorshiy Edited … Read more