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Allah Quote by Salman Rushdie

“If you are for Allah, I am for Al-Lat. And she doesn't believe your God when he recognizes her. Her opposition to him is implacable, irrevocable, engulfing. The war between us cannot end in truce. And what a truce! Yours is a patronizing, condescending lord. Al-Lat hasn't the slightest wish to be…” quote by Salman Rushdie
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““If you are for Allah, I am for Al-Lat. And she doesn't believe your God when he recognizes her. Her opposition to him is implacable, irrevocable, engulfing. The war between us cannot end in truce. And what a truce! Yours is a patronizing, condescending lord. Al-Lat hasn't the slightest wish to be Allah's daughter. She is his equal, as I am yours.””

Salman Rushdie

About This Quote

The passage depicts an irreconcilable conflict between two divine figures, highlighting mutual opposition and the futility of compromise.

In simple terms: Two gods in endless rivalry, no peace possible.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when conflict is fundamentally unresolvable.

Themes

religion conflict power identity

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogue
  • political negotiations
  • family disputes
  • cultural clashes

Key Concepts

theology intractable opposition divine rivalry

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can any common ground be found?
  • What fuels the perpetual hostility?
A Different Perspective

Attempts at peace may ignore deep-rooted beliefs and power dynamics.

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