Thinkers of the Medieval Period
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
570 – 632
Religionquotes
There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.
Benedict of Nursia
480 – 547
Religionquotes
Benedict of Nursia, often known as Saint Benedict, was a monk and the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict. He is famed in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Churches, the Anglican Communion, and Old Catholic Churches. In 1964, Pope Paul VI declared Benedict a patron saint of Europe.
There are times when good words are to be left unsaid out of esteem for silence.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
573 – 634
Religionquotes
Abd Allah ibn Abi Quhafa, better known by his kunya Abu Bakr, was a senior companion, the closest friend, and father-in-law of Muhammad, the Islamic prophet. He served as the first caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 632 until his death in 634. Abu Bakr was granted the honorific title al-Ṣiddīq by Muhammad, a designation that continues to be used by Sunni Muslims to this day.
It is a matter of great shame that the birds wake up in the morning before you.
Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)
577 – 656
Religionquotes
Uthman ibn Affan was the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656. Uthman, a second cousin, son-in-law, and senior companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, played a major role in early Islamic history. During his reign as caliph, he was known for ordering the official compilation of the standardized version of the Quran, known as the Uthmanic codex, which is still used today.
Al-Tabari: History of the Prophets and Kings, 1989, New York. United States.
Aryabhata
476 – 550
Mathematicsquotes
Aryabhata or Aryabhata I was the first of the major mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His works include the Āryabhaṭīya and the Arya-siddhanta.
An Arabic translation of the Aryabhatiya entitled Zij-al-Arjabar is attributed to Ahwazi.
Philolaus
470 – present
Philosophyquotes
Philolaus was a Greek Pythagorean and pre-Socratic philosopher. He was born in a Greek colony in Italy and migrated to Greece. Philolaus has been called one of three most prominent figures in the Pythagorean tradition and the most outstanding figure in the Pythagorean school.
the commanding and self-begotten container of the eternal duration of mundane concerns.
Vyasa
500 – present
Philosophyquotes
Vyasa is a rishi (sage) with a prominent role in most Hindu traditions. He is also known as Veda Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. Traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahābhārata, Vyasa also plays a prominent role as a character. He is also regarded by the Hindu traditions to be the compiler of the mantras of the Vedas into four texts, as well as the author of the eighteen Purāṇas and the Brahma Sutras.
Words from October 14
"There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human."
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
570
"Be my witness, O God, that I conveyed your message to your people."
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
570
"There are times when good words are to be left unsaid out of esteem for silence."
Benedict of Nursia
480
"It is a matter of great shame that the birds wake up in the morning before you."
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
573
"Al-Tabari: History of the Prophets and Kings, 1989, New York. United States."
Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)
577
"O people, the first day is difficult but if I live I shall deliver a proper speech."
Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)
577