“If they bragged about their fathers when he was present, he would tell them, “We should not call a father a ‘father,’ unless he’s absent.” — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“I did not want to have a descendent to recite an elegy one day for me in the desert.” “What’s that?” “I wouldn’t have… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“Have you understood now that prophesying is not entertainment but hope?” — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“No one loves his children as much as a nomad. A wanderer admittedly does not really choose to bring children into his world, but… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“Wisdom is the poetry of the wise, and poetry is the wisdom of the poets.” — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“I don’t love those who love me. I love those whom I love. Do you know why?” He did not wait for a response… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“If they bragged about their fathers when he was present, he would tell them, “We should not call a father a ‘father,’ unless he’s… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“May I give you another piece of advice?” When he nodded his bare head, she declared, “Be careful never to expose your head in… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“Trade is the archenemy of all wild refuges. Commerce is the enemy of deliverance, and any enemy of deliverance is my enemy.” — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“An image! A sign! The language of the Law is metaphorical. This is another proof that I hit the mark when I called you… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“Answer this question for me now: When does the Law authorize punishment?” Without any hesitation the diviner replied, “When there’s evidence!” “Evidence?” Yazzal did… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“Are you a prophet?” His companion replied immediately, “All of us are prophets. Anyone with a will is a messenger.” — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
“I expected you to say this, because you’re a man. Man’s misfortune is that he cannot tell the difference between a woman and the… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
