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Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA
Hazrat Umar Farooq (may Allah be pleased with him) was born in Makkah Mukarramah. His kunya was Abu Hafs. He embraced Islam in the sixth year of Prophethood, at the age of 27. Even before accepting Islam, he was regarded with great respect because he was honorable, educated, brave, courageous, and wise in matters. He also had the honor of being the father-in-law of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
By Sudais Zakwan12 days ago in History
I miss my ex.. Content Warning.
I miss my ex. And not in the way of "I still love her" but in the way that I miss my bestest of friends. She introduced me to some of my favorite things, like the song I Love You by Christopher Esclante and the youtube show MyStreet by Aphmau. I still watch and listen to some of the stuff she introduced me to. She made a great friend, and I miss that.
By 143Rosey12 days ago in Confessions
Whiskey At Dusk. Top Story - January 2026.
Guess the whiskey was more important to you in the end, wasn’t it? It was more than the well-being of your friends; more vital than showing up to the places you promised you would and could come to; more critical of a matter than fulfilling your damn responsibilities and getting the press off your back.
By Snarky Lisa12 days ago in Humans
Chapter 3 - Charles
As his truck lumbered down the gravel path, Charles watched the home he’d shared with Katherine for over a decade dwindle in the rearview mirror, swallowed quickly by the pines and other trees that enveloped the winding path leading down the mountain and away from their secluded sanctuary. As he rumbled down the glorified driveway, he could hear the sounds of work echoing through the forest surrounding their mountaintop home.
By Chris Santiago12 days ago in Chapters
Marriage is Going Extinct
Marriage once stood as a nearly universal life milestone — the expected transition from youth to adulthood, family, and social stability. But today, millions of young adults are rethinking if marriage even belongs in their future. While it’s dramatic to call marriage *extinct*, the trend lines suggest we are living through a historic transformation in how this generation views traditional commitment — one with cultural, economic, and demographic implications.
By Anthony Bahamonde12 days ago in Marriage
Transcribing the voices in my head. AI-Generated.
The author used artificial intelligence in the brainstorming of this article. I love the feeling of a pen in my left hand making contact with heavy journal paper. I force myself to write neatly because my handwriting is generally messy. When I concentrate on writing neatly, however, I do. This unusual brain exercise sharpens my mind.
By David Heitz12 days ago in Psyche
