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“Indeed 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.”

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Sayyid Qutb
Sayyid Qutb

Sayyid Qutb was a prominent Egyptian Islamic scholar, author, and political activist. Born on October 9, 1906, and died on August 29, 1966, Qutb's works had a profound impact on political and social movements in the Islamic world, particularly influencing later Islamic radical movements. more

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