fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
I Gave Away My First Paycheck—And It Changed the Way I See Money Forever
I still remember the weight of that envelope. It wasn’t heavy in grams, but in meaning. It was my first paycheck—three months of effort wrapped up in a neatly folded slip, handed over with a brief nod from the manager at Changan Auto Islamabad.
By Muhammad Sabeel9 months ago in Journal
“I have made everything alive through water”
In this discussion, we will analyze a unique verse of the Quran, which is verse 30 of Surah Al-Anbiya. This verse states: “Do not those who disbelieve see that the heavens and the earth were joined together, then We separated them? And We gave life to everything from water. Will they not then believe?”—(Surah Al-Anbiya, verse 30)
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Journal
My Spidey Sense. Top Story - May 2025.
Some places just put a person’s internal alarm systems on active standby. Alma Latinas was just such a place. Sure, Mike had visited this cantina before with several friends, but never alone. Actually, Gringos never visited this part of Nuevo Laredo alone, and he knew this, so what the hell was he doing there? When you’re twenty and bulletproof, in your mind anyway, no place is off limits.
By Mark Gagnon9 months ago in Journal
God is the Author of Wisdom
What if the wisdom you’ve been searching for… isn’t something you learn, but someone you meet? In a world overflowing with opinions, hot takes, self-help books, and endless scrolling, there’s a question that cuts through the noise like lightning through a storm:
By Randolphe Tanoguem9 months ago in Journal
Empowered by Faith: Understanding Women’s Rights in Islam
Islam, often misunderstood in the modern world, is a religion that granted women rights and dignity at a time when they were widely oppressed and marginalized. Long before the West began recognizing women's rights, Islam had laid down a comprehensive framework to honor, protect, and empower women — not just spiritually, but socially, economically, and politically.
By Dr Gabriel 9 months ago in Journal
Why Lord of the Flies Still Haunts Us in 2025: A Story of Innocence Lost
Imagine a group of boys, barely teens, stranded on a tropical island with no adults, no rules, just freedom. Sounds like paradise, right? In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, it’s a descent into chaos. Published in 1954, this brutal tale of survival and savagery still grips readers in 2025, forcing us to face the darkness within. I read it last month, and it left me shaken. Here’s why this story of innocence lost remains a gut-punch—and what it reveals about us today.
By Doctor Strange9 months ago in Journal
Messi congratulates Barcelona on becoming champions
After Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0 on May 15, 2025, Lionel Messi, who is currently playing for Inter Miami, congratulated the team on winning La Liga 2024–2025. Messi posted a succinct message on Instagram on May 16, 2025, that read, "Congratulations!!" and included the Barcelona colors of a blue and red heart emoji. This gesture demonstrated Messi's strong bond with the team, where he spent 17 years winning 10 La Liga titles. In their heartfelt posts, fans on X expressed how Messi's message demonstrated his unwavering devotion to Barcelona despite their distance from one another.
By PUSPAYAN SARKAR9 months ago in Journal
The Library of Beyond
Where Every Book Opens a New World In a quiet corner of a cobblestone town, nestled between a forgotten tea shop and an ivy-covered wall, stood an ancient building with a faded wooden sign: The Library of Beyond. Most people passed it by, unaware of the wonders inside. But for those who dared to enter, magic was waiting.
By Aima Charle9 months ago in Journal
