Inspiration
The Corona Virus
The Corona Virus The corona deep fills many hearts with fear. I fear for myself and those I love. The reason that I fear for myself is that I catch everything that’s going. I had a theory, and until today, I have kept it to myself. So now let’s throw the baby out with the bathwater.
By Marie381Uk 8 months ago in Writers
The Kind of Legacy No One Talks About
When we talk about legacy, we usually mean the big things. The houses built, the books published , the companies founded, the children raised. We think of statues and foundations and plaques on the wall. Things you can point to, tangible proof that you were here and you mattered.
By Eddie Akpa8 months ago in Writers
Looking Forward
Looking Forward My story is still being written. I can't wait to find out what the next chapter has in store for me. I want to keep developing, learning, and living my life with meaning. And maybe, when I think back on my life in the future, I'll be thankful not just for the high points but also for the many low points that helped me grow stronger. Because, in the end, our life story is extraordinary just because it is ours, regardless of how ordinary it may appear.
By Anika Anjum8 months ago in Writers
The Golden Age of Islam
The Scientific and Philosophical Contributions of Muslims in the Golden Age of Islam: How Did Europe Benefit? The period of history known as the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization—the period from the 8th to the 13th centuries—was a unique period of scientific and intellectual awakening not only for the Muslim world but for all of humanity. Although this period is commonly referred to in the West as the “Middle Ages” or “Dark Ages,” the Muslim world was at the dawn of a knowledge-based, research-based, and human-welfare-oriented civilization. The Muslim thinkers, physicians, mathematicians, philosophers, astronomers, and engineers of this Golden Age sowed the seeds of discoveries and ideas that later laid the foundation for the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Scientific Revolution in Europe. Sadly, these contributions have been largely forgotten or misrepresented in historical scholarship today.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
I Remember. Content Warning.
"The only way to learn is to live." -Matt Haig I knew I was meant to write something for this challenge on Vocal. I just didn’t know what to write or where to start. So I took out some paper, and I compiled a list of things about myself and went from there.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹8 months ago in Writers
Stephane Marchand: Redefining What It Means to Build in Hawaii
Hawaii is a place where every project touches something sacred - land, culture, and legacy. It is a place where business must move slowly, thoughtfully, and with deep respect. Stephane Marchand, a Hawaii-based entrepreneur, has taken this ethos to heart. His approach to development is not about domination of space, but about coexistence and restoration.
By Stephane Marchand8 months ago in Writers
Distorted historiography
Distorted Historiography and the Crisis of Muslim Identity: Finding a Way to Rebuild Confidence History is the mirror of a nation's soul. A nation that forgets, distorts, or becomes dependent on the interpretation of its history, its identity gradually becomes gray. The Muslim Ummah today is in such a crisis—where our history is unknown to us, our past glory is covered in fog, and our confidence is damaged. This crisis is not just historical ignorance, but it is a deep cultural, mental, and intellectual subjugation—which began with the distorted interpretations of Orientalists, but today has become a mental prison of Muslim society itself. In this discussion, we will explore how distorted history has broken the confidence of Muslims, how to fight against it, and how it is possible to pave the way for Muslims to rebuild their lost identity.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
From the perspective of Orientalism
The Western World’s Strategy of Lies and Distortion in Islamic History: From an Orientalist Perspective The study of history is not just about knowing the past—it is a struggle for power, perspective, and control. Who is writing history, how is it being written, and why are these questions important, as is whose perspective is being written. The Western world has practiced a systematic distortion and falsification of the history of Islam and Muslims for centuries, the main background of which was created through an academic and political framework called so-called ‘Orientalism.’ This framework was not just a practice of knowledge, but a strategy for establishing cultural dominance. In this discussion, we will see how Orientalists have distorted Islam and Muslims, what their intentions were, and what their impact is on the world today.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
Islam is a universal way of life.
How Islam Should Treat People of Other Religions — A Detailed Discussion Islam is a universal way of life, the foundation of which is justice, mercy, and recognition of human dignity. It is not limited to religious rituals alone, but touches every aspect of social, political, and interpersonal relationships. In light of this comprehensive view, Islam calls for peace and harmony not only among Muslims, but also between Muslims and non-Muslims. The way Islam treats people of other religions is not just tolerance, but also dignity, justice, and mutual respect.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
This Is Me. Honorable Mention in I Wrote This Challenge.
When I saw this challenge, I thought I could enter my "Another Raven" poem, a re-imagining of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven", as that includes me reading the poem at the suggestion of my friend Pam Reeder. You can check it out here, complete with me reading the poem:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Writers
