These are my articles written over time. Please feel free to ask questions about any post.
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
Emil was quiet. They had walked for over an hour through the open plain, where the wind whispered secrets through the tall grass. Grandfather didn’t rush. He knew Emil’s silence was the prelude to something important. At last, Emil asked, “Why did God put us here—in this world, where everything seems so broken?” Grandfather didn’t
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Self
The wind had settled for the evening, and the air held a hush that only twilight brings. Emil sat on the porch, his elbows on his knees, staring out at the distant hills veiled in shadow. A news report had shaken him—another act of violence, another innocent life lost. Grandfather stepped out with two cups
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War
The sea was calm that morning, its surface kissed by light. Emil stood barefoot at the shoreline, holding a paper boat he had folded with care. Behind him, Grandfather watched silently. “I won the school prize,” Emil said, not turning around. “First place. Everyone clapped.” Grandfather smiled. “And yet you stand here as if you
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Life Challenges
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between mountains and rivers, there lived an old wise man named Ashar. The villagers often sought his advice on matters of life, love, and happiness, for Ashar had an uncanny ability to simplify life’s deepest mysteries. One day, a young man named Omar, who had fallen
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Life
Imagine a radiant sunrise breaking through the horizon, painting the sky with brilliant hues of gold and crimson. The beauty is there for all to witness, yet those who choose to keep their eyes shut see only darkness. Similarly, Divine signs, like the sun, are visible to those who approach with humility and open hearts.
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Self
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
Bloom or Bramble: The Path We Choose Through Life’s Garden Read More »
Relationship
What is the world? It is a realm where the ongoing battle between the call to serve God and the temptation to defy Him unfolds. Imagine the world as a vast battlefield, where each individual grapples daily with the choice between serving God and succumbing to the shadows of temptation. Picture it as a grand
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Self
Attacking someone’s dignity is akin to wielding a sword that can inflict wounds as deep as those caused by taking a life or plundering wealth or property. It’s like stripping away the armor that shields their inner worth, leaving them exposed and vulnerable to the harsh elements of shame and humiliation. Just as the loss
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Life Challenges
Upholding moral standards in routine situations is praiseworthy, yet the true measure of character emerges in how one maintains justice and fairness under challenging or provocative conditions. Speaking justly when it is difficult is not just a matter of following moral codes; it demonstrates deep maturity, wisdom, and self-control. Imagine society as a delicate garden,
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Self