He originated the concept of "al-Hadam wal-Bina'" (الهدم والبناء "destruction and construction") and called for literary renewal.[1] He also coined the slogan of Al-Madrasa al-Ḥadītha: "Long live authenticity, long live innovation. Long live renewal and reform." (فلتحيا الأصالة ، فليحيا الإبداع . فليحيا التجديد والإصلاح).[2][3]