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Rediscovering Islam: A Framework for Objective Thinking

The text presents a lecture discussing the challenges of understanding truth and achieving objectivity. The speaker uses religious examples, particularly from Islam and Christianity, to illustrate how ingrained belief systems (frameworks) hinder the acceptance of new ideas or truths. He emphasizes the importance of breaking free from subjective biases to discover genuine understanding and live…

Designing and 3D Printing with Blender

This book, 3D Printing Designs: Design an SD Card Holder, published in April 2016 by Packt Publishing and authored by Joe Larson, serves as a comprehensive guide for designing 3D-printed objects, particularly focusing on practical real-world applications. It introduces fundamental 3D printing concepts, explains how Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printers operate, and details crucial design considerations for successful prints,…

Building Interactive Dashboards in Excel

This instructional guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on creating interactive dashboards in Microsoft Excel. It begins by explaining how to transform raw data into a table format and then proceeds to demonstrate the creation of multiple pivot tables from this data. The guide then illustrates how to generate various pivot charts from these tables, including stacked column and line charts, and how…

Mastering English Grammar: Diagnostic Tests and Practice

This document is a comprehensive English grammar textbook titled “Longman Advanced Learners’ Grammar: A self-study reference & practice book with answers,” authored by Mark Foley and Diane Hall. The book is structured into 36 units, each focusing on a specific grammar topic such as tenses, conditionals, passives, reported speech, and modal verbs. It includes diagnostic tests to assess understanding and offers…

English Vocabulary and Definitions

This extensive vocabulary guide, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2011, offers a comprehensive resource for learning English. It includes a pronunciation guide utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to aid in proper articulation. The text systematically categorizes words by theme, covering diverse topics such as travel (air, car, rail), daily life, education, emotions, food, health, home, industry, crime, mathematics, money, music, nature (gardens, environment), and media.…

Unrequited love: Why do I always fall for those who don’t want me?

Some hearts seem irresistibly drawn to the unattainable, like moths to a flame. You might find yourself constantly infatuated with people who don’t return your feelings, leaving you in a cycle of longing and disappointment. Why does this happen? What draws us toward these one-sided connections despite the pain they inevitably cause? This pattern isn’t…

Is Free-Will An Illusion?

What if the decisions you believe you’re making freely are actually the result of an intricate web of unconscious processes, neurochemical reactions, and environmental cues? The idea that free will might be an illusion isn’t merely a provocative philosophical thought experiment—it’s a position gaining traction in neuroscience, psychology, and even legal theory. As science delves…

Signs You’re Dealing With a Very Selfish Person

Have you ever felt completely drained after interacting with someone, as if they had siphoned off your energy and left you empty? Chances are, you were dealing with a profoundly selfish person. While everyone exhibits self-interest occasionally, certain individuals make it a lifestyle, leaving a trail of frustration and hurt feelings behind them. Recognizing these…

Productivity Boosters and Hacks To Help You Have A Better Workday

Imagine transforming your chaotic workdays into smooth, focused, and deeply satisfying experiences — sounds like a dream, right? Yet, with the right productivity boosters and cleverly designed hacks, it’s entirely within reach. In a world where distractions lurk at every corner and burnout feels like an inevitable fate, mastering productivity isn’t just a luxury —…

How can a dose of ketamine ‘reorganize’ the brain?

Imagine a drug so powerful that a single dose can rapidly lift depression and even reorganize the very wiring of your brain. Ketamine, once known primarily as an anesthetic and club drug, is now at the frontier of neuroscience and psychiatry, revealing astonishing possibilities for mental health treatment. This surprising compound challenges our deepest assumptions…

Vegetarian Twists On Summer Barbecue Classics

Nothing screams summer quite like the scent of smoky barbecue wafting through the backyard. But who says the grill is only for meat lovers? As more people embrace plant-forward lifestyles, there’s a growing desire to reimagine traditional barbecue favorites in creative, delicious, and entirely vegetarian ways. Swapping out steaks and sausages for vegetables, legumes, and…

American Dream Has Now Become A Nightmare.

Once hailed as a beacon of hope and opportunity, the United States occupied a near-mythical place in the global imagination. For generations, it symbolized social mobility, democratic ideals, and a future defined by merit rather than birth. Today, however, that narrative is increasingly contested, as the promise of the American Dream appears to be fraying…

We Need Body Building Craze Once More For Our Children

In a world increasingly driven by screens and sedentary routines, the sight of a child confidently lifting weights or engaging in physical training feels like a memory from a bygone era. The vigor and discipline once cultivated through bodybuilding and strength training among youth have slowly given way to passivity and digital escapism. What was…

Acupuncture: The Ancient Chinese Practice That’s Changing Modern Medicine

Needles and healing might seem like strange bedfellows to the modern mind, yet acupuncture—an age-old Chinese practice—is proving to be one of the most surprising allies of contemporary medicine. As healthcare increasingly seeks holistic approaches, acupuncture is shedding its exotic mystique and earning a respected seat in the realm of evidence-based treatments. No longer confined…

Poverty Is A Blessing. No Sins, No Corruption, No Tax, No Zakat, No Hajj, Entitled For Charity Donations

Poverty often conjures images of deprivation, hardship, and suffering—but what if this universal human condition carries within it profound spiritual privileges? In an age obsessed with wealth accumulation and material success, the idea that poverty could be a hidden blessing appears paradoxical. Yet, when examined through the lens of spiritual insight, ethical implications, and religious…

Dictators Never Did Good To Humanity

History is replete with stories of tyranny draped in the guise of order and progress. Dictators, often emerging during times of chaos and uncertainty, promise stability, national pride, and economic growth—but their legacies are typically littered with suffering, repression, and moral decay. The iron grip of a dictator may silence dissent for a time, but…

Quran, Bible, and Science: A Dialogue

This text presents a debate between Dr. William Campbell and Dr. Zakir Naik regarding the compatibility of the Quran and the Bible with modern science. Campbell argues that both texts contain scientific inaccuracies, citing examples from embryology, geology, and astronomy. Naik counters by asserting that the Quran aligns perfectly with established scientific facts, while acknowledging…

Atomic Weapons A Curse For Humanity

With a single blinding flash, Hiroshima was reduced to ashes — not just a city, but the very fabric of humanity was torn apart. The dawn of atomic weaponry marked a horrifying transformation in modern warfare, turning scientific progress into an existential threat. These weapons, capable of annihilating millions within seconds, remain the most terrifying…

Woman Thy Name Is Love.

Love has many faces, but none so profound and enduring as that embodied by a woman. From the first cradle-rocking lullaby to the silent strength behind revolutions, womanhood expresses love not only as emotion but as a way of life. This blog post seeks to explore the depths of that love, tracing its manifestations through…

Sin Is Always Bad For Our Souls And Body.

In an age of moral ambiguity and spiritual disorientation, it is crucial to confront a stark reality: sin is not just a theological concept—it’s a corrosive force that damages both soul and body. While modern culture often trivializes wrongdoing or justifies it under the guise of personal freedom, its consequences run far deeper than surface-level…

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