Palestine! Palestine, my name echoes through the ages, A tale of struggle written on history’s pages. Not heroes, but vilified in headlines, we’re cast, Terrorists, radicals, extremists, with affinity to blast. Yet, my story untold, I’ll share at last. For if I don’t, who else will? Imagine welcoming guests to your home’s embrace, As the…
Meet 17-year-old Jisan Ahmed
Interviewer: Assalamu Alaikum brother. Walaikum Assalam. Interviewer: I would like to ask you some questions if you have time. Yes no problem. Interviewer: Okay what is your name brother? My name is Mohammad Jisan. Interviewer: How long have you been driving rickshaw? It has been about three years now. Interviewer: Do you like this job?…
Meet Mohammad Raihan
Interviewer: Assalamu Alaikum. How are you brother? Walaikum Assalam. I’m doing well brother. Interviewer: I would like to ask you a few questions, if you can answer for me. Yes no problem. Interviewer: Okay let’s start with your name. What is your name brother? My name is Mohammad Raihan. Interviewer: How long have you been…
Story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, born on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, initially attended Harvard Law school but later transferred to Columbia Law school due to her husband’s job in New York. Throughout her time in law school, she encountered discrimination and sexism from her professors and male classmates. Ginsberg boldly confronted one of her professors…
Story of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland in 1819 and was originally named Araminta Ross. She changed her name to Harriet in honor of her mother, Harriet Green, who worked as a cook, and her father, Benjamin Ross, who was a logger. Tubman had eight siblings who were all separated during slavery. At the age of…
The Yellow Paper by Charlotte Gilman
Charlotte Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper is an autobiographical piece that sheds light on the oppression of women by men and society during that era. The story’s central theme revolves around the limited roles of women in society, and the narrator highlights this issue. The author’s decision to not name the main character emphasizes that she…
History behind Prohibition of Alcohol in Islam
Islam highlights the importance of maintaining a moderate and balanced life in matters of faith, religious rituals, and societal obligations. The Quran emphasizes that Allah intends ease for believers and does not desire to burden them with hardship (Q 2:185). Many individuals claim that Islam is difficult and that everything is restricted within the religion….
The Weight of Patriarchy
In the depths of society, A man seeks a wife, A maid in disguise, Serving his selfish life. But hear him proclaim, with righteous might, “I prefer women wise and independent in sight.” In a world where fairness wanes, A man dictates what he ordains. His wife, once thriving in her role, Now stripped of…
Islam FAQs
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, a superwoman from Pakistan who fought for education rights for girls just when she was a teenager. Malala’s father was an educator and founder of many schools. Malala enjoyed learning new things. She had ambitions, she dreamt of becoming a teacher like her father one day. She studied different languages such as English…