Inspiration
I Wrote a Love Story and Fell for the Villain
It was supposed to be a simple love story. A struggling artist meets a charming bookstore owner. Sparks fly. Hearts open. Love triumphs. That was the plan—wholesome, predictable, marketable. The kind of story people read with a warm cup of tea and a cozy blanket.
By Muhammad Sabeel9 months ago in Writers
The Quran has so accurately revealed this original mystery of creation.
We will begin our discussion with an ancient and famous verse of the Quran, which sheds light on the subject of creation and the universe. This verse is in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30): “Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together, then We separated them; and We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?”
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
Confessions of a Serial Story Starter
It started innocently enough, like all bad habits. A blank page, an idea swirling in my head, and the thrill of possibility. I’d stare at the cursor blinking, my mind racing with all the potential. I was a creator, a storyteller. And yet, despite all my enthusiasm, I had a dark secret that no one knew.
By Muhammad Sabeel9 months ago in Writers
"Doesn't he know that God is watching him?"
The verse we are starting our discussion with today takes us to a deep sense of existence. This verse raises a question that resonates within the heart of every human being in his loneliness, solitude, and the deepest level of his being.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
“Islam and Democracy: Conflict, Coexistence, or Alternative?”
“Islam and Democracy: Conflict, Coexistence or Alternative?” A profound question returns again and again in the court of history today—Can Islam coexist with democracy? Or is Islam itself a complete system of government that is an alternative to democracy? The Western world uses this question to establish a ‘political exception’ against Islam. But even in the Muslim world, many thinkers and intellectuals are divided on this question—for some, democracy and Islam are complementary, while for others, they are opposed to each other. In today’s discussion, we will go to the root of this debate—in the context of history, ideology, structure, and reality.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
European colonialism and the beginning of Western domination in the Muslim world: a silent war of conquest
There is a chapter in history where, not with the blood of the sword, but under the guise of agreements, trade, education and culture, a terrible war of conquest is going on. The name of this war is colonialism. And the most silent victim of this war was the Muslim world. When Europe began to dominate the economy, technology and trade through the Industrial Revolution, the Muslim world gradually lost its political unity, weakened its military power, and most terribly, began to be defeated psychologically. This discussion is a picture of that long, suffocating history.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
“Hijrah and Islamic Revolution: The Prophet’s Strategy for State Building in Medina”
There are moments in history that change not just the life of an individual, but the course of an entire civilization. The Hijrah—the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) from Mecca to Medina—is a turning point. On the one hand, it was an attempt to protect himself, and on the other, it was the beginning of the building of a visionary state for the future. Today, when we talk about political, cultural, and social Islamic ideals, we think of the state of Medina, because the state established by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the first practical example of a society based on faith and justice.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
Why DEI Is Crucial in Today’s Society: Lessons from Shane Windmeyer
In a world that grows more interconnected by the day, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a corporate buzzword — it's a moral and strategic imperative. Organizations and communities that prioritize DEI foster innovation, resilience, and mutual respect. At its core, DEI is about recognizing our shared humanity while celebrating our differences.
By Shane Windmeyer9 months ago in Writers











