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Dawn spread quietly across Grandfather’s house, brushing the windows with a pale, amber hush. Emil sat alone in the old study, where dust motes drifted like slow constellations above the desk. The ledger lay open before him. Beneath his fingertips, the worn grain of the wood held the warmth of memory — debates, laughter, arguments, […]
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Justice
The greenhouse felt smaller on January 6, 2026, its patched glass fogged with the breath of winter. Emil stood by the scarred table, the ledger open to the Law of Losing and Gaining entry, its pages still warm from the night’s writing. The seedling tray beside him held basil and beans, their leaves curling inward
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Justice, Life Challenges
The house was quiet except for the ticking of the clock and the faint drip of rain on the eaves. Emil sat at the table, the ledger open before him. Its newest page held Priya’s careful script: “Governance is a stake in the ground. Mercy, justice, and trust are what climb upon it.” He traced
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Justice, Life Challenges
(Responding When We Know Someone Has Failed) By the fig tree again, the lesson unfolded in silence before it was spoken. The summer air was heavy with tension. Emil sat beneath the fig tree, the one place he could think clearly, his eyes fixed on a letter crumpled in his hand. His friend Zayd had
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Justice
Emil sat on a stone wall, legs dangling, eyes burning—not with tears, but with something deeper. Anger. A story had unraveled in the village below—someone falsely accused, shamed in the public square, while the real offender walked free. Emil clenched his fists. “Why didn’t anyone speak up?” he asked. “Why didn’t we?” His grandfather sat
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Justice
The fire crackled softly as Emil stared into the dancing flames. A distant siren wailed in the city beyond the hills. Tension hung in the air like smoke—another protest, another clash. The world felt loud, angry, and unyielding. “Grandfather,” Emil said, his voice tight, “why does everything feel so extreme? People are either shouting for
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Justice
In a land divided by banners, beliefs, and borders, there lived a quiet boy named Emil and his elderly grandfather, once a philosopher in a forgotten republic. They often sat beneath an old cedar tree that had outlived empires, its roots digging deep into a mountain that bore witness to generations of struggle. One morning,
Arrogance and Humility: The Eternal Battle for Justice Read More »
Justice
The Middle Nation (Ummatan Wasatan), as described in the Qur’an, holds a sacred responsibility not only to uphold justice within itself but to bear witness to truth on behalf of all humanity (Qur’an 2:143). This role naturally extends to engaging with global institutions like the United Nations, which, despite its flaws, remains one of the
The wind rustled softly through the leaves as Mira and her grandfather walked along the riverbank. Yesterday’s story of threads and waves still danced in her thoughts. “Grandfather,” Mira asked, “what happens when someone cuts a thread in the web of connection?” He looked at her gently, then picked up a stone and tossed it
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Justice
In the heart of a vast and ancient forest lay a village called Eldergrove, nestled between two rivers. For centuries, the villagers had lived in harmony, guided by the belief that unity was sacred. Eldergrove thrived not because everyone agreed on everything, but because they learned to live peacefully despite their differences. The village square
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Justice