/lit/ - Literature

Anyone here read Milestones or his commentary on the Qur'an (or part of it)? Do you think he was right, or off the deep end?

>During my stay in the United States, there were some people of this kind who used to argue with us-with us few who were considered to be on the side of Islam. Some of them took the position of defense and justification. I, on the other hand, took the position of attacking the Western Jahiliyyah, its shaky religious beliefs, its social economic modes, and its immoralities: "Look at these concepts of the Trinity, Original Sin, Sacrifice and Redemption, which are agreeable neither to reason nor to conscience. Look at this capitalism with its monopolies, its usury and whatever else is unjust in it; at this individual freedom, devoid of human sympathy and responsibility for relatives except under the force of law; at this materialistic attitude which deadens the spirit; at this behavior, like animals, which you call 'Free mixing of the sexes'; at this vulgarity which you call emancipation of women, at these unfair and cumbersome laws of marriage and divorce, which are contrary to the demands of practical life; and at Islam, with its logic, beauty, humanity and happiness, which reaches the horizons to which man strives but does not reach. It is a practical way of life and its solutions are based on the foundation of the wholesome nature of man."

Just started reading Qutb's exegesis of the Qur'an and it's absolutely top tier. Even people who have no interest in Islam would love it, absolutely magnificent even in translation

>The present sūrah follows, in general, the line of this part of the Qur’ān, inviting the human heart to faith, urging man to awake, meditate and follow the path of righteousness. It uses different kinds of emphasis, connotation and rhythm, but constitutes, nevertheless, a single harmonious piece of music, varying in tones but maintaining the same cadence. Some of its scenes impart a touch of quiet beauty and a light, pleasant rhythm. This is particularly evident in its opening, which describes certain charming aspects of the universe and provides at the same time an aura of worship and prayer: “By the dawn, by the ten nights, by that which is even and that which is odd, by the night as it journeys on!”

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>The rhythm of the sūrah is one of violent movement which leaves nothing in its place. Everything is thrown away, smashed or scattered. The movement is so violent that it excites and frightens. It alters every familiar situation and shakes people’s hearts violently so that they feel deprived of both shelter and reassurance. In such a violent destructive storm the human heart is no more than a little feather, blown in every direction. No protection and, indeed, no safety can be found except what is granted by God, the Eternal. Thus, the rhythm of the sūrah has, on its own, the effect of pulling man’s heart and soul away from everything associated with safety and security, in order to seek peace, safety and protection with God.

>The sūrah is also a gem of striking images drawn from the universe in both its present beautiful condition, which is familiar to us, and its condition on the Day of Resurrection when every familiar thing is changed beyond recognition. The sūrah is, moreover, rich in fine expressions which add colour to the images portrayed. As the sūrah is so short, the rhythm, images and expressions combine together to produce a very strong and lasting effect. Had it not been for the fact that the sūrah contains some words which are no longer familiar to us today, I would have preferred not to comment on it. Its rhythm and images leave a far stronger effect than any human interpretation can aspire to achieve.

Books. I've been married and it's definitely not worth giving up books. In fact a significant other that liked netflix every night is not someone you would want to be with your whole life. You might feel lonely or horny but let me tell you if you get to the point of mutual dislike then you won't feel like having sex with her or watching movies, you will just want to be alone and feel wonderful to get away. Then imagine she starts lying about you to others while faking caring about you. Brothers, a good woman is the best thing you can have in this world, yes better than books, but the emphasis here is on good and "an SO who watches netflix every night" is not indicative of that

"Ahem" *ting ting ting ting"

"Death to Bolsheviks and DEATH to America"

Thoughts on his writings?

>These Arab armies that you see are not to defend Islam and the Muslims, but they are here to kill you, and they will not shoot a single bullet at the Jews

*ting ting ting* "Ahem"