"I complained to Waki' about my poor memory, so he advised me to abandon sins. He said, 'Know that knowledge is a light, and the light of Allah is not given to a sinner.'"
The Diwan is a collection of poems attributed to Imam Shafi'i. Unlike court poets who wrote for patronage, the Imam’s poetry was largely didactic and reflective. His verses focus on:
Famous lines about the struggles and rewards of seeking sacred learning.
"I complained to Waki' about my poor memory, so he advised me to abandon sins. He said, 'Know that knowledge is a light, and the light of Allah is not given to a sinner.'"
The Diwan is a collection of poems attributed to Imam Shafi'i. Unlike court poets who wrote for patronage, the Imam’s poetry was largely didactic and reflective. His verses focus on:
Famous lines about the struggles and rewards of seeking sacred learning.