Bertrand Russel, History of Western Philosophy

in ‘History of Western Philosophy,’ London, 1948, p. 419

"From India to Spain, the brilliant civilization of Islam flourished. What was lost to christendom at this time was not lost to civilization, but quite the contrary…

"To us it seems that West-European civilization is civilization, but this is a narrow view."

Anila Adnan – WISDOM

If Allah wants Light, lanterns would burn amidst blowing winds too. (Anila Adnan)

Omema Raghid – CHARACTER

"It is strange that in our praying we seldom ask for a change in character, but always a change in circumstances." Omema Raghid

Sir John Bagot Glubb – Khalif (Caliph) Al-Ma’mun

Sir John Bagot Glubb - “Khalif (Caliph) Al-Ma'mun's period of rule (813 - 833 CE) may be considered the 'golden age' of science and learning. He had always been devoted to books and to learned pursuits. His brilliant mind was interested in every...

ALI RA, about sinning

About Sin, he said:(1) It is good to repent from sin; [but] it is better to avoid [it].(2) It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin.~ ALI RA ~

UTHMAAN RA, evil mongers

"In the affairs of Allah, do not be afraid of the accusations of evil mongers."~ UTHMAAN RA ~

ALI RA, Virtue of silence

Virtue of silence: Hadrat Ali advocated the virtue of silence by advancing the simile that water can be preserved in a waterskin only when its mouth is tied. ~ ALI RA ~