"The Anatomy of Defeat"

 "The Anatomy of Defeat"

"When confronted with an adversary incapable of refuting one's arguments through cerebral acuity, he shall inevitably resort to calumny and fabrication, thereby exposing the festering wound of his own intellectual inadequacy. It is at this precise juncture, when the opponent's rhetorical edifice has crumbled beneath the weight of his own duplicity, that one ought to deliver the coup de grâce, striking with the precision of a logician and the restraint of a sage."

-Whalid Safodien 

The Feather Pen

"The Guardians of Intellect: A Shield Against Spiritual Destitution"

 "The Guardians of Intellect: A Shield Against Spiritual Destitution"

"When misguided scholars sow the seeds of ignorance, the Ummah reaps a harvest of spiritual poverty, financial destitution, and beggary. It is the sacred duty of men of intellect to diagnose this disease, to prevent its proliferation, and to protect the Ummah from the ravages of misinformation. For in the realm of knowledge, vigilance is the sentinel of truth, and the guardians of intellect are the vanguard against the erosion of faith."

— Whalid Safodien

The Feather Pen

"The Ephemeral Threshold: A Sacred Encounter with the Divine

 "The Ephemeral Threshold: A Sacred Encounter with the Divine

"As you navigate the uncharted expanse of existence, you shall encounter a realm both unfamiliar and intimate, akin to the serenity of a nocturnal repose. Amidst this tranquil backdrop, a luminous star shall emerge, accompanied by a myriad of smaller celestial bodies, each a testament to the majesty of the Divine. You shall find yourself ensconced within a tree, whose branches, slender and delicate, cradle the most exquisite olives, radiating an aura of perpetual freshness, as if the very essence of time had been suspended. Your stance shall be characterized by reverence, as you stand upon a locus both unknown and familiar, a threshold between the finite and the infinite. The tree's beauty shall evoke within you a profound sense of awe, rendering you reluctant to pluck its olives, lest you disturb the sublime harmony of this sacred encounter. Your affection for the tree shall transcend mere utility, for you shall recognize that its true beauty lies not in the olives it bears, but in the transcendent essence that permeates its very being. As you gaze upon this arboreal marvel, you shall behold branches that seem to slumber, their leaves dormant, yet exuding an aura of gentle solicitude. This tree, seemingly ordinary, yet extraordinary in its profundity, shall remain etched within your consciousness, beckoning you to return, that you may once again bask in the radiance of its beauty, and partake of the wisdom that lies within. And it is upon Allah, the Most Wise, the Most Merciful, to impart the interpretation of this mystical encounter, to unveil the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface of this ephemeral yet eternal moment."

-Whalid Safodien 

The  Feather Pen

"NO COMPROMISE: A Declaration of Spiritual Integrity"

 

"NO COMPROMISE: A Declaration of Spiritual Integrity"

"I shall not follow in Salah those who undermine the very fabric of our faith. Three categories of individuals shall remain behind me: firstly, the Shia who blaspheme against the noble wives and companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), thereby demonstrating their disregard for the sacred legacy of our beloved Messenger. Secondly, the misguided scholar who distorts the divine revelation, manipulates the sacred texts, and leads the unwary astray with innovative interpretations that contravene the established consensus of our illustrious predecessors. Thirdly, the individual (Homosexual)l who openly defies the divine ordinances, indulging in acts that violate the natural order and the explicit commands of Allah, Most High. These individuals, by their words and deeds, precipitate the destruction of our Ummah, sowing discord, confusion, and spiritual decay. As a servant of Allah, I shall maintain my spiritual integrity, upholding the pristine teachings of our faith, and refusing to follow those who would lead me astray from the Straight Path."

Whalid Safodien 

The Feather Pen