Syed Suhail Ahmad

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Cultivating Wisdom Through Words: The Art of Thoughtful Communication

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A well-reasoned statement is the hallmark of a person of integrity and wisdom. In contrast, irrational arguments or the language of accusation reveal the mindset of someone who lacks responsibility or has strayed from moral principles. Just as a well-tended garden flourishes with order and care, thoughtful words reflect a mind cultivated by piety. On […]

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The Perils of Reactionary Ideologies: A Call for Moderation

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Over the past 200 years, various ideologies—such as communalism, fascism, socialism, terrorism, Zionism, and feminism—have emerged. These “ISMs” often arise from reactionary mindsets influenced by specific viewpoints. A close examination reveals that when individuals become deeply entrenched in these reactionary ideas, the complexities and delicate balance of human life can be overshadowed. What gives rise

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The Dance of Paradoxes: Finding Beauty in Life’s Contradictions

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To live a life free from stress, we must embrace the paradoxes of existence. Just as a rose coexists with its thorns, so too must we accept that: – Wield power while understanding its limits, like a mighty river that can also run dry. – Bask in fame but be comfortable in the shadows, like

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Roots of Harm, Branches of Redemption: A Reflection on Strength and Compassion

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No one is so powerful that they can harm others without ultimately harming themselves. Imagine a tree with deep roots that believes it can poison the soil around it without suffering in its own branches. Just as those roots draw nourishment from the earth, our actions towards others are intertwined with the essence of our

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From Shadows to Light: The Journey of Truth and Enlightenment

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There is no twilight between the brilliance of truth and the shadows of falsehood. Our biases and prejudices are like smudged windows, obscuring our view and blurring the clarity of truth. Just as a blindfolded person stumbles through a maze, we often inadvertently support oppression and injustice, misled by our distorted perceptions rather than guided

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Gardening the Possible: Embracing What Blooms in Life’s Tapestry

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Society is a diverse tapestry, woven from threads of many colors, each representing different kinds of people. Often, the patterns of our lives are stitched not by our own hands, but by the expectations and influences of those around us. The choices we make can feel like leaves carried by the wind, swayed by the

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The Crucible of Virtue: How Adversity Shapes Greatness

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In every society, there are those who walk the path of virtue and those who sow discord. It is often the actions of the wicked that create turbulence and division within a community. Yet, this disruption is not without purpose. It serves as a necessary element in the grand design of Creation, for it is

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The Tinted Glasses of Bias: How Disconnection Clouds Our Judgment

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When we lose sight of our true essence, we face two significant dangers. The first is that our perception of the Almighty becomes clouded, much like trying to see a distant star through a fogged lens. In this haze, our understanding of spiritual depth and the vastness of the Almighty becomes blurred, and we are

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Beyond Power: Measuring Government by the Happiness of its People

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When we think of a government’s success, it’s easy to focus on the tangible symbols of power—wealth, influence, and military might. These are the towering monuments that catch the eye, like mountains rising majestically on the horizon. Yet, much like barren peaks, they offer little nourishment to the valleys below. True success in governance is

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