Abd-el-Kader (1808 – 1883), also known as the Emir Abdelkader or Abdelkader El Djezairi, was an Algerian religious and military leader who led a struggle against the French colonial invasion in the mid-19th century. An Islamic scholar and Sufi who unexpectedly found himself leading a military campaign, he built up a collection of Algerian tribesmen that for many years successfully held out against one of the most advanced armies in Europe. His consistent regard for what would now be called human rights drew widespread admiration. Within Algeria, his ability to combine religious and political authority has led to his being acclaimed as the “Saint among the Princes, the Prince among the Saints.”
Quotes by Abd-el-Kader…
Take a thorn-bush and sprinkle it for a whole year with water — it will yield nothing but thorns. Take a date-tree, leave it without culture, and it will always produce dates.