Mas’ud interviews teacher, author, writer, poet Novid Shaid on his work, influences and the importance of literature.
Published in Ljliljan, a Bosnian-language newspaper. Enes Karic [EK]: Can I start by asking about your belief that…
1. He that hunts religion for sensual strength shall be Aqta‘, the Actaeon deceived by Diyana’s crescent crown.
2. In the Time of Turbulence, God gives you all you need behind your private door: perfume, prayer, woman.
3. Feel sorry for the moderns, for they never know desire.
4. Never, never, never, grow old in vain.
5. Respect the young, for they are likely to be closer to the fitra than you.