According to Islamic principles, when a man is accused of heresy, he is given the choice between repentance and punishment.
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I wake up early in the morning and walk for an hour. If I have something to write, I prefer to write in the morning until midday, and in the afternoon, I eat.
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I believe society has a right to defend itself, just as the individual has the right to attack that with which he disagrees.
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You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.
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