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Chapter 6: The Early Battles and Self-Defense
The Early Battles and Self-Defense After migrating to Madinah, the Muslim community finally found safety—but peace did not come immediately. The Quraysh of Makkah were furious. They had lost control over the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers, and they feared that Islam would grow stronger outside their reach. Even though the Muslims had left their homes, property, and wealth behind, the hostility did not end.
By Wings of Time 14 days ago in Chapters
Businesswoman Chapter 346
The phone rang. “Hello,” Loreen breathed. “How quickly can you come down to the lab?” “I’ll be right there,” she answered, grabbing her jacket.
By Skyler Saunders15 days ago in Chapters
The Scribes of Shadow-Dust
Elias. Twenty-three. Skin stretched too tight over bone, shadows under his eyes like bruised plums. He spent his nights in the university library, the oldest wing, where the heating sputtered more often than it warmed, and the dust, a permanent, ancient resident, clung to everything. Stacks of forgotten texts, leather-bound and brittle, loomed over him, endless rows of hushed histories. The air, thick with the scent of aged paper and something else, something metallic, like old blood or forgotten iron, pressed in. He was supposed to be working on his thesis, the one that would decide everything, the one that would either pull him out of this suffocating existence or bury him under it. Instead, he just sat, staring at the faded script of a book he couldn't even recall pulling, feeling the weight of his father's disappointment pressing down, a physical thing against his chest.
By HAADI15 days ago in Chapters
Businesswoman Chapter 345
The air in the server room stood at 54° Fahrenheit. Lisa perused the blinking, whirring machines and felt the power that they exuded.
By Skyler Saunders16 days ago in Chapters
The Hush Before Dawn
Arthur woke to an absence. Not a sound, exactly, but the lack of all the usual ones. No distant rumble of the late-night bus, no neighbor’s dog giving its perfunctory bark at some unseen shadow, not even the drip-drip-drip of the old faucet in the kitchen he usually ignored. Just… nothing. A thick, oppressive quiet that pressed in on his eardrums, made them ache with the effort of hearing.
By HAADI17 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
By Wings of Time 19 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
By Wings of Time 19 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
By Wings of Time 19 days ago in Chapters
Businesswoman Chapter 344
In the yellow room with its steel fixtures, Loreen wondered if the person or persons climbed into her house and planted the letter. Fresh from the lab, she considered the note to be a harbinger of possible danger. She called the examiner again.
By Skyler Saunders20 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 2: The Birth of Islam (610 CE)
The Birth of Islam (610 CE) In the year 610 CE, the land of Arabia stood at a turning point in human history. The tribal society described in the previous chapter—marked by injustice, violence, and moral confusion—was about to encounter a message that would transform not only Arabia, but the entire world.
By Wings of Time 20 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 1: Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE)
Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE) Before the rise of Islam in the early 7th century, the Arabian Peninsula was a land without a unified system of law or governance. Society was organized almost entirely around tribes, and a person’s identity, safety, and honor depended on the strength of their tribal connections. There was no central authority to enforce justice, no common legal code, and no concept of equal rights across tribes. This environment shaped daily life and laid the foundation for the dramatic transformation that Islam would later bring.
By Wings of Time 20 days ago in Chapters
Detecting AI Patterns Without Losing the Human Voice. AI-Generated.
Most writers don’t worry about how their text was created until a platform asks them to prove it feels human. That moment usually arrives unexpectedly—often during review or rejection. What makes the situation frustrating is that the content may be accurate, well-written, and useful, yet still flagged for sounding artificial.
By Steve Davis21 days ago in Chapters