DR WILLIAM DRAPER, History of Intellectual Development of Europe’

Dr. William Draper in 'History of Intellectual Development of Europe': "During the period of the Caliphs the learned men of the Christians and the Jews were not only held in great esteem but were appointed to posts of great responsibility, and were promoted to the high ranking job in the government… He (Caliph Haroon Rasheed) never considered to which country a learned person belonged nor his faith and belief, but only his excellence in the field of learning."

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 ~