If ever I see it is expedient to Islam that I say something, I'll say it and it up without fear of anything. Thanks God, I've not felt fear so far. T they were taking me away, it was they who were afraid and i pacified it
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If speaking benefits Islam, I will speak without fear; those who try to silence me are the ones afraid.
- In plain terms
- I’ll speak for Islam fearlessly; the fearful are my oppressors.
- What can you take from it?
- Speak truth fearlessly when you believe it serves a cause.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits should be placed on speech?
- How to balance courage with responsibility?
Another view
It may dismiss legitimate concerns about harmful rhetoric.
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