Human beings are naturally self-seeking—but the highest form of self-interest is not worldly gain; it is seeking God’s mercy through compassion, justice, and obedience, argues Souman Nazki I was reading an article about how Ayn Rand understood the concept of selfishness, and then a thought struck me to write my response. Rand believes that the...Read More
The overcrowded coaching centres aptly depict every Kashmiri parent’s desire to have their children become doctors. This desire, though, is not entirely ambition, but is the passing down of lost parental aspirations combined with the colonial associations of medicine with social prestige and modernity. The inherited pressure fosters extrinsic motivation amongst school goers in the...Read More
When people talk about women’s rights today, the first word that often comes to mind is ‘feminism’. It is a global movement that claims to fight for women’s equality and freedom. Many achievements of early feminism, such as women’s access to education and voting rights, were important for society. However, modern feminism has taken a...Read More
Every one of us has set big goals and tried to achieve them. But most of us fail to do so. Why? I also used to make a lot of big plans, follow them for a few weeks, and eventually lose interest in them. Most people believe success comes from setting high goals, but in...Read More
In Islam, modesty goes beyond just rules about clothing. It is an attitude of dignity, humility, and being mindful of Allah. The Arabic word Hayāʾ describes a deep sense of modesty and shame that keeps a person from doing what displeases Allah. When Islam talks about modesty for women, it is not to make life...Read More
This year’s winter was very different from the ones I usually have. My vacation began with a major setback, as I suffered from severe back pain that took nearly a month to recover from. Due to this, I could not study, exercise, or even spend time with my friends. Most of the days were spent...Read More
Islam Makhachev is a mixed martial arts (MMA) player from Russia, known for his lightweight fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Islam is known for his strength and wrestling skills. Islam Makhachev was born on September 27, 1991, in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. From a very young age, Islam was interested in sports. As a...Read More
It is generally believed that living is simply being alive, just to let the pulse go. But a lot of people know that being alive was never truly part of living; rather, living is a purpose to keep things going on. Some have spent decades, but they never live their lives, for they lack the...Read More
Humans usually go with the assumption that they live and interact with others within a world that is independent of them. Society appears to behave according to its own personalities and ideas. Concealed under these interactions lies a subtle phenomenon – the social world often reflects the attitudes, expectations, and behaviors that individuals project into...Read More
IntroductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a collective term used to refer to a group of diseases affecting the heart (“cardio”) and blood vessels (“vascular”). The most common types of CVDs include Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Myocardial Infarction (MI), and Stroke. CAD is caused by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, leading to narrowed...Read More
