Faith in the Wrong Hands

Throughout history, religion has served as humanity’s moral compass, guiding individuals, communities, and even entire civilizations toward a shared understanding of compassion, justice, and harmony. Yet, in moments when the threads of spirituality become tangled with the grasp of political ambition, religion’s purity is too often clouded by manipulation. The blending of political and religious power has led to some …

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The Hidden Grip of Power

In the shadow of history’s vast and tangled web, the chains of oppression once sparkled in the harsh, unforgiving light of visible slavery, where men and women were bound not just in body but in spirit, marked by the iron weight of empire’s conquest. These chains, forged in the fire of conquest, once clanked and clattered, audible to all who …

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Faith Driven or Power Driven

There’s a powerful sense of pride within many Muslim communities when they speak of past empires, accomplishments, and dominions. The echoes of “Muslims once ruled Spain” resound as a testament to a golden era, conjuring images of splendor and power, of minarets piercing the Andalusian skies, of scholars and poets flourishing in opulent courts. But as we unfurl this story, …

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Human Rights the American Way

The United States, much like creatures that shift colors to blend with their surroundings, presents itself as a defender of human rights, carefully crafting an image to suit the world stage. At times, its vibrant colors are on full display: bold statements against oppressive regimes, passionate calls for democracy, and condemnations of abuses. Yet, just as a chameleon cloaks itself …

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