"The Sword of Justice, The Shield of Compassion"
"As the Quran reminds us, 'And do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just' (5:8). Let this be a guiding principle for our leaders, especially those in the Middle East. Let us not succumb to the temptation of striking our enemies with hate, but rather with the sword of justice, tempered by the fire of compassion. For in the heat of battle, it is easy to forget that amongst the enemy are the innocent, and that the true test of leadership is not in the conquest of cities, but in the conquest of our own hearts. We are not here to follow the examples of our enemies, but to follow the wisdom of the Quran. Let us strive to be leaders who embody this wisdom, and who bring light, not darkness, to a world in need of guidance. For in the end, it is not the conquering of cities that truly matters, but the winning of hearts - this is the true Islam."
- Whalid Safodien
The Feather Pen
