These are my articles written over time. Please feel free to ask questions about any post.
In a distant land where civilizations rose and fell with the shifting sands of time, there was an ancient city called Lumara. This city stood at the crossroads of many kingdoms, a place where cultures converged, ideas blossomed, and where the people spoke often of the Prophets who had once walked the earth. The Lumarans […]
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Justice
When bricks are scattered, they are merely a disordered pile, lacking direction or meaning. However, when those same bricks come together with a shared aim, interlocking and supporting one another, they transform into a mighty fortress—a structure that is more formidable than the sum of its individual parts. Each brick, positioned with care, adds to
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Life Challenges
Long ago, when the world was still being shaped by conquests and kingdoms, there lived a mighty ruler, known as Dhul-Qarnain (See 18:83-99 in the Quran. Some say he was a king from Persia, a land now known as Iran. Others believe he was King Cyrus, as mentioned in the Bible. But whoever he was,
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Wisdom
If your heart longs to bloom like a flower, you will naturally gravitate toward the garden where vibrant petals thrive. But if your soul is ensnared by the thorns of bitterness, the road you walk will inevitably lead through brambles and barren thickets, leaving only scratches and scars. Just as a flower instinctively turns toward
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Relationship
When we reside in a house made of glass, it’s not only unwise to throw stones ourselves, but also to hire others to do so. Just because we can send someone else to target others’ homes doesn’t mean our own vulnerabilities disappear. Our glass walls remain as fragile as ever, and the act of orchestrating
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Life Challenges
Injustice and peace are fundamentally incompatible. Those who truly deserve inner peace are the ones who refrain from committing injustice against others. Inner peace is like a tranquil garden that flourishes only when it is tended with kindness and fairness. Just as a clear, untroubled stream flows gently through a pristine landscape, inner peace flows
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Peace
In the vast ocean of international relations, there existed a dynamic ecosystem where nations swam like fish, each vying for sustenance and survival. At the top of the food chain were the colossal nations, resembling mighty whales, whose sheer size and power allowed them to dominate the seascape. Meanwhile, smaller nations navigated these treacherous waters
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Nations
History, like an ancient scribe, documents that the unraveling of a society often begins when its cherished traditions are cast aside. The tradition of respecting life is the cornerstone, a vital thread in the fabric of our existence. These traditions act as a lighthouse, illuminating the way and steering society towards unity and peace. To
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History, Wisdom
War is invariably associated with acts of heroism, yet it seldom produces beneficial outcomes. In contrast, peace might seem to accomplish nothing, but the most significant achievements are always realized through peaceful means. Imagine war as a blazing wildfire, captivating in its ferocity and demanding admiration for the bravery it necessitates. Heroes emerge from the
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Peace, War
Embracing the role of a problem solver over that of a problem fighter is crucial, as history has shown that revolutions led by those solely focused on combatting issues have often fallen short of achieving lasting societal progress. While reformers and philosophers have tirelessly sought to eliminate societal problems and injustices, it’s essential to recognize
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Nonviolence