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In our inherent contradictions as humans, and in order to validate our own pain, we deny the pain of others. But it is in acknowledging the pain of others that we achieve fully our humanity.
Hamza Yusuf
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Hamza Yusuf
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 1
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I can't - and won't - impose my beliefs on others, either verbally or otherwise. I'm not going to judge people.
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Opinion is not knowledge. You're entitled to your own opinion but you're not entitled to your own facts.
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