This quote presents a stark choice between despair and hope, contingent on one's relationship with the Messenger. It implies that aligning with his path brings optimism and salvation, while deviation leads to hopelessness and spiritual loss.
Quote by Ka'b ibn Zuhayr: “For every one who turns from him, no hope. For every one who turns to him, hope.”
For every one who turns from him, no hope. For every one who turns to him, hope.
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Historical Context
From the concluding parts of *Bānat Suʿād*, emphasizing the spiritual benefits and salvation found through following Prophet Muhammad, after Ka'b's own journey of seeking forgiveness.
About the Author
Arab poet from the pre-Islamic and early Islamic period, born in Arabia in the late 6th century, son of the famous poet Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma. His celebrated ode Banat Su'ad, recited before the Prophet Muhammad as a plea for forgiveness, is one of the most famous poems in classical Arabic literature.
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