Salman al-Ouda quotes

It is regrettable to spend one's life in a battle that ends with no victory nor defeat, to consume it in another battle that ends with a defeat, and in a third that ends with his victory over his brother. (Salman al-Ouda)
My enemies, I thank you! You are who trained me to be patient, to respond to the evil with the good and to overlook. View quote
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It is not wise to think of people as either friends or enemies as if you were the center of the universe; many are not aware of your existence! View quote
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Homosexuals are not deviating from Islam. Homosexuality is a grave sin, but those who say that homosexuals deviate from Islam are the real deviators. By condemning homosexuals to death they are committing a graver sin than homosexuality itself. View quote
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Even though homosexuality does not distance oneself from Islam, the Islam does not encourage individuals who have same-sex attraction to show their feelings in public. View quote
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My brother Osama, how much blood has been spilt? How many innocent people, children, elderly, and women have been killed ... in the name of Al Qaeda? Will you be happy to meet God Almighty carrying the burden of these hundreds of thousands or millions of victims on your back? View quote
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Experience taught me that it is wise to be patient and forbearing with opponents and to use the divine cure of repeling with what is best (then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.) Quran 41:34. View quote
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Even though homosexuality is considered a sin in all the Semitic holy books, it does not require any punishment in this world. It is a sin that will accompany its committee in the life after death. View quote
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I am grateful to some pens that are as sharp as a sword edge; they taught me how to go on calmly and smiling. View quote
Salman al-Ouda