A martyr is the one who bears witness that the Shari'ah of Allah is more valuable to him than his own life.
Sayyid QutbIndeed our words will remain lifeless, barren, devoid of any passion, until we die as a result of these words, whereupon our words will suddenly spring to life and live amongst the hearts that are dead, bringing them to life as well.
Sayyid QutbAll people go to Allah after their death, but the happy person is the one who goes to Allah while still alive.
Sayyid QutbAbsolute justice demands that mens incomes and rewards should ... vary, and that some have more than others-so long as human justice is upheld by the provision of equal opportunity for all.
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