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Following is taken from Plato's Republic Book VII (translated by C. D. C. Reeve) SOCRATES: Next, then, compare the effect of education and that of the lack of it on our nature to an experience like...
"Proclaim! In the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, who created - created man, out of a leech-like clot. Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful, - He who taught (the use of) Pen, - Taught man that...
The Indian subcontinent happens to be the home to one of the oldest human civilizations in the world. This civilization that thrived in this part of the world has passed on to us an enormous wealth...
Historically "white", "male", "middle class", "straight men" have been able to use their minds and not their bodies in order to become valuable in western culture and elsewhere – and they were...
Proclaim! You the reader, Proclaim! “In what capacity do I proclaim? In whose name do I proclaim?” “Proclaim, in the name of your Lord who created man from (what you could never imagine it...
What does it mean to say that if there is a tinge of attachment it is not real Love?Kaashif Real Love is selfless. There is no attachment, you don't need the person anymore. Baatin How can "no...
I don't claim to be a mystic who has gained any kind of spiritual mileage, however, the very fact that I am a human being makes me eligible to write on a topic that concerns the core living of us...
We do not always realize that an opinion we carry, with all the conviction with which we carry it, may not be our opinion at all. Has it ever occurred to you that what you say may not be the...
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be division and sectarianism in my nation and a people will come with beautiful words and evil deeds. They will...
Click here for Part 1 Click here for Part 2 By now you can be reasonably sure you have understood the book. However a complete understanding of a book requires the final work of criticism, the work...