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In Jihadist circles, especially in South Asia, the name Maulana Fazlur Rehman Khalil demands respect.
Khalil initially founded the Harkatul Jihadi Islami (HJI) in 1980. However, in 1985 he broke away and formed the Harkatul Mujahideen…
The high cost of convenience
Few things have had a more direct and immediate effect on the lives and personalities of humans across the globe, than the advent of the smart phone, coupled of course with the proliferation of social mediums, like Facebook, twitter, Instagram and the like.
What’s not important in life
Working like a dog. If you can figure out a way to get through life without working yourself to the bone, you’ll probably have a good time.
Making millions. They won’t give you a longer life. Or a comfortable coffin. A little less is still more than enough.
Growing up.
As I finally approach the 40s, the thought that I’ve already lived 50% of my life is a frequent guest. However, I don’t feel 40. Or 38. Could it be that I will from growing up go directly to grown old? Where is that golden age in between?
What is the appropriate weather for sadness, for that great empty feeling we’ve all had at least once in our lives? Somehow winter seems to be the best fit, as it has already taken away something so vital to human existence, the sun. The grays of winter and the ache of emptiness — a beautiful tragedy.