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America Still Has A Soul
i wake to the news that john lewis is dead. i shared the pre-announcement of a few weeks ago--and felt the impact then, but today, i wake and cry and cry and cry and cry and find the Good Trouble video on prime and pay my $6.99 and watch it and cry some more.
By Beth Benson3 years ago in History
Sir Syed
Sir Syed was truly a gem. He really wanted the Muslims to get up again. He was the man who ensured Muslims that they could still get better. He educated Muslims ethically, politically and socially as well. Sir Syed truly regarded education as the instrumental in pacing the process of modernization, progress and The atrocities of British government towards Muslims on account of 1857 revolt in which Muslims were made scape goat by the British Rulers. Muslims were accorded responsible behind the eruption of Revolt. Seeing that, Sir Syed felt pain and penned down the Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind in order to clarify the misunderstanding of the British Government and proven that Muslims were not the reason behind the revolt. He also criticised the policy blaming the Muslims as the cause of revolt. Sir Syed had the view that English Language and modern sciences was essential to keep alive the cultural and political identity of Muslims but “In 1873 when protest against the use of Urdu in Government Courts was vehemently renewed by the Hindus, Sir Syed established the League for the Defence of Urdu. The advertisement written by him to rouse the Muslims to the protection of Urdu, and announced: “The loss of the Urdu Language for the Muslims would be tremendous. No other loss except the loss of their religion could be compared to it” (Hassaan, 1959). However, he remained attributed as to keep away Muslims from the national politics. He thought that education would eradicate the ignorant and problems of Muslim community not by participating in national politics. In addition, as Musa (2018) mentioned that “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s the “two nations” theory had a big effect on large number of Muslims in South Asia subcontinent, and even set off the British Indian nationalism movement. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s successor, such as Iqbal and Jinnah not only inherited the “two nations “theory, but put into practice, then established the Pakistani eventually. On one hand, the British India Muslims’ political consciousness had been greatly improved, and maintained their power in cooperation with the Indian National Congress Party actively. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan called on Muslims not to participate in the Indian National Congress Party, and strived to improve their level of education, so that they had the power to get jobs in the British India government and to obtain a higher level of wealth in the industry” development among Muslims. But he also advocated the need to keep intact with distinct cultural identities. His had broad vision and adapted holistic approach. He mentioned that conservative and conventional attitude of Muslims was the greatest obstacle to the material, social, and intellectual progress of the Muslims (Hashmi, nd.). He posited character building along with the modern education. In connection to social reforms, he was against the polygamy and socially ban of widow remarriages. He was aware that social reforms come through knowledge, awareness and character building. Therefore, he advocated to the Muslims to adapt refined, valid and scientific modern education. After returning from England, Sir Syed got involved himself in publishing the Tahzib ul Akhlaq along with Muhsinul Mulk. The few numbers of Journal which had stirred the orthodox classes deeply and in results severe opposition was raised but Muhsinul Mulk faced and countered with his sweetness and logical writings. Sir Syed knew that social reforms and removal of social evils can be realised by the effective writings. Thus the magazine was fully devoted to the Muslims’ social reforms and articles were for the cause of social reforms of the Muslims. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan has been regarded as a visionary, saviour of cultural and lingual identity, secular, jurist, journalist, civil servant, educationist, philosopher, religious scholar, reformer and many more. Aligarh movement was also the brain child of Sir Syed and his companions wherein emphasis was given on promotion of modern western education along with Islamic philosophy of education, adapting English language along with Urdu and protection of Cultural and Linguistic identity of Muslim community, harbouring the idea of secularism and nationalism.
By Syed Ammar3 years ago in History
How he survived Chernobyl. Content Warning.
Allow me to introduce myself. I am Sasha Yuvchenko, and I want to share my firsthand account of surviving one of the most catastrophic man-made disasters in history: the Chernobyl nuclear explosion. On April 25th, 1986, while working at the heart of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the No. 4 reactor suddenly exploded, unleashing devastation on an unimaginable scale. The blast itself was massive, instantly vaporizing one of my colleagues.
By Tami Sales3 years ago in History
Ten Women Writers of the Renaissance and Restoration
While male writers have been lauded for centuries (who hasn’t heard of William Shakespeare?), women writers have been largely ignored or maligned due to the inferior position women held in male dominated society.
By Dawn Nelson3 years ago in History
Journey to Sealand
Embark on a remarkable journey as we unveil the captivating story of Sealand, a micronation that holds the title of the world's smallest country. From its origins as a military structure to its emergence as a self-proclaimed nation, discover the audacious tale of Sealand and its quest for sovereignty.
By Clement Kella3 years ago in History
Bitcoin is a world of money changer
What Is Bitcoin Talking about Bitcoin before discussing money is like talking about the ocean before talking about water. There are so many different aspects to discuss when it comes to money that exploring them all would be futile. At its core, money represents value. That value can come from anything- Salt, wheat, shells or even gold. Throughout history, different materials have been used to represent money and that will continue to happen in the future.
By Ari Payangan3 years ago in History
The Amphibious Invasion of Sicily. Content Warning.
In today's video, we'll delve into the intriguing historical event known as the Amphibious Invasion of Sicily. This daring military operation took place during World War II and was proposed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the British Chiefs of Staff. The ambitious plan aimed to be the first large-scale offensive operation on the European mainland since the fall of France in 1940. Initially met with astonishment and skepticism, this pivotal campaign played a crucial role in reshaping the course of the war. In this article, we will explore the strategic planning, the challenges faced, and the decisive outcomes of Operation Husky.
By Malik Sarparah3 years ago in History
Which of the earliest languages is still used today?
Since spoken words don't physically impact the world, tracing the beginnings of human language can be challenging. Additionally, language is always evolving, with words and their connotations changing with each new generation. Therefore, identifying one language as the oldest in the world would be misleading.
By Francis Dami3 years ago in History
