I found myself in a sea in which the waves of joy and sorrow were clashing against each other.

The real malady is fear of life, not of death

According to Islamic principles, when a man is accused of heresy, he is given the choice between repentance and punishment.

One effect that the Nobel Prize seems to have had is that more Arabic literary works have been translated into other languages.

I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer. Sufism is like a mirage in the desert. It says to you, come and sit, relax and enjoy yourself for a while.

I was a government employee in the morning and a writer in the evening.

I reject any path which rejects life, but I can't help loving Sufism because it sounds so beautiful. It gives relief in the midst of battle.