This Coffin Was A Box Made Of Boxwood

American boxwood, or common box, is a broadly rounded, multi-branched, evergreen shrub or small tree in the Buxaceae (boxwood) family. It is native to western and southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The species-specific epithet sempervirens means always green.   Boxwood is considered a low-maintenance plant. It is shallow rooted and adapts to a wide range of light and soil conditions. Although it… Read More »

The Battle of Badr and the Battle of Gaza

Battle of Badr, (624 CE), in Islamic history, major military victory led by the Prophet Muhammad that marked a turning point for the early Muslim community (ummah) from a defensive stance toward one of stability and expansion. The battle damaged Meccan trade and boosted the morale of the ummah as a viable force in its pursuit of control of the holy city. The prestige of the battle in the… Read More »

Shorish Kashmiri writes about an incident during his imprisonment during the late British period

Agha Shorish Kashmiri (1917–1975; آغا شورش کاشمیری) was a Pakistani scholar, writer, debater, and a leader of the Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam party. He was a figure of the freedom movement in the British Raj, as well as the chief editor of the weekly Chattan magazine in Pakistan. Kashmiri started his political career in 1935 when he delivered a historical speech at the Shaheed Ganj Mosque conference when Maulana Zafar Ali Khan was… Read More »

12 Places to Live Without Income Tax

Governments levy taxes to fund vital public services and to build and maintain infrastructure. In the U.S., taxes support programs like Social Security and Medicare. For tax years 2023 and 2024, the top marginal tax rate for the highest-earning Americans is 37%. Revenue Sources Income taxes are imposed by governments on earnings by individuals and businesses. The United States tax system is progressive, meaning… Read More »

There is a Debate Going on About A Red Heifer On Social Media These Days

Back in January, a story flew under the radar that’s well worth discussing: the relationship between the Oct. 7 massacre and five red heifers.  Yes. You read that correctly.  At the 100-day mark of the war, Abu Obeida, the military spokesman for the Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades, gave a televised speech about the Hamas efforts, as well as a reminder… Read More »