The soldiers came for Abdullah Buyuk, the imam of the Sultan Selim Mosque here, on Sept. 20, eight days after the military takeover. They put him in a jeep and took him to the antiaircraft battalion camp outside the city, which is the religious capital of Turkey. His beard and hair were shaved off and he was blindfolded… Read More »
Love and crushes can be wonderful, complicated, and exhilarating all at the same time. Of course, there are so many questions that pop up when you’re crushing hard or falling for someone new — are your feelings for them genuine? Do they like you-like you? How do you know if you’re ready for the next step in a relationship (or… Read More »
“Those Were the Days” is a song credited to Gene Raskin, who put a new English lyric to the Russian romance song “Дорогой длинною” (Romance transliteration “Dorogoy dlinnoyu”, literally “By the long road”), composed by Boris Fomin (1900–1948) with words by the poet Konstantin Podrevsky. It deals with reminiscence upon youth and romantic idealism. It also deals with tavern activities, which include drinking, singing… Read More »
If one goes through all the volumes of the Masnavi by Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, one notices that he has discussed every imaginable topic – the Almighty, the prophets, djinns, human beings, animals and many more. Of the many prophets, he only discussed Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), Hazrat Musa (AS), Hazrat Isa (AS) and Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) – peace be… Read More »
The book is a guide to boosting your enjoyment of parenting while maximizing the health and happiness of your entire family at the same time. It zeroes in on how you feel about parenting; how you think about parenting; what strategies you use to manage your moods, minimize stress, increase your energy level, and safeguard your physical and… Read More »
Sending a follow-up email after a job interview can be nerve-wracking. But it’s also an essential step to demonstrate your interest and professionalism to the hiring manager. Here’s how to quickly write a follow-up email! A job interview lets you position yourself as a strong candidate for the role you are applying for. Sending a thank-you letter after… Read More »
Many very different and unrelated types of animals that are generally long and soft are called worms. Of these, three common types of worms are: the flatworm, the roundworm, and the segmented worm. Flatworms are soft, unsegmented invertebrates. They do not have specialised respiratory systems so it restricts them to this flat shape to allow them to breathe… Read More »
Dear Heavenly Father, In the name of Jesus, we come before you on behalf of Whipdoric and their marriage. We lift up their marriage to you, Lord, and ask for your divine intervention and restoration. We pray that you would heal any wounds, misunderstandings, or conflicts that may be present in their relationship. Fill their hearts with your… Read More »
Here’s an easy way to make delicious bread without fussing too much! I’m Mikael and I live with Ieva on this anchored ship overlooking Riga’s industrial harbor. The kitchen is communal and usually kinda messy but it’s fine. We bake bread pretty often ever since we realized that it’s easy and can actually be quick, like 2 hours… Read More »
A train engine parked at the Turkish railway station in Medina for a hundred years! Why has it stood for a hundred years? Abdul Hameed II, the 34th Caliph of the Ottoman Caliphate, is one of the greatest poets and lovers of his time. During your caliphate, train service was started from Istanbul to Madinah Sharif …. Even… Read More »