"The world holds two classes of men - intelligent men without religion, and religious men without intelligence."
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About Abu Al-Alaa Al-Ma’arri
Abu Al-Alaa Al-Ma'arri (973-1057) was a blind Arab philosopher, poet, and writer. Known for his critical views on organized religion and his advocacy for rationality and freethinking, Al-Ma'arri was one of the greatest poets of his time. His philosophical works and poetry often reflected themes of humanism, skepticism, and moral values. Despite losing his sight at a young age, Al-Ma'arri's intellectual contributions left a lasting impact on Arabic literature and philosophy.
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