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Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
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Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
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Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
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Chapter 2: The Birth of Islam (610 CE)
The Birth of Islam (610 CE) In the year 610 CE, the land of Arabia stood at a turning point in human history. The tribal society described in the previous chapter—marked by injustice, violence, and moral confusion—was about to encounter a message that would transform not only Arabia, but the entire world.
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Chapter 1: Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE)
Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE) Before the rise of Islam in the early 7th century, the Arabian Peninsula was a land without a unified system of law or governance. Society was organized almost entirely around tribes, and a person’s identity, safety, and honor depended on the strength of their tribal connections. There was no central authority to enforce justice, no common legal code, and no concept of equal rights across tribes. This environment shaped daily life and laid the foundation for the dramatic transformation that Islam would later bring.
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Brass Ring Chapter 7: The Clarity of Vision Due to Faith
Inside the fortress-like Church of Saint Cecilia, Father Eglasias was finding it hard not to smile despite his own apprehension. Kubwa was warming up for the afternoon with an old hymn, one that had become a mantra to her, allowing her a way to enter into the proper state for her singing, and through that her other talents, such as her vision. Yesterday she had had a vision that told her that a blonde young man would seek to take her away. He was waiting for the young man to show up,
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Brass Ring Interlude 2: The Shield Splinters
The press had assembled en masse outside a small suburban home. Retired Air Force Major Colt Johnston peeked out the windows; the day he had always feared had finally arrived. Outside in the street outside his home was one of the few forces that he knew he could never defeat.
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World War 3: Fear, Power, and the Dangerous Language of Our Time
World War 3: Fear, Power, and the Dangerous Language of Our Time The phrase “World War 3” has become one of the most searched and shared terms in recent years. It appears in headlines, political speeches, social media posts, and everyday conversations. Some people treat it as an inevitable future, while others dismiss it as fear-mongering. The truth, however, lies in a more complex and serious space—one that demands caution, context, and responsibility.
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Are We Standing at the Edge of World War Three?
Are We Standing at the Edge of World War Three In recent months, the phrase “World War Three” has returned to public conversations with an unsettling force. It appears in news headlines, political speeches, social media debates, and late-night discussions among ordinary people who feel the weight of uncertainty growing heavier each day. While no official declaration of a global war exists, the fear itself has become real—and fear, history teaches us, is often the first step toward catastrophe.
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Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 8: A Sparrow on the Altar
Rick smiled at Wastch. The cabin boy was cute and knew it, worse, he had been away from any form of civilization for far too long. This meant that he may as well have been half octopus: The barmaids were doing their best to avoid the teenager, but no matter which way the barmaid approached him his hand ended up on her buttocks. Although his attention had been sort of fun earlier, as the evening grew older and he grew drunker, the attention became less fun. It had hit the point where the tavern keeper's apprentice was serving him, and even he was starting to get worried; the kid had been too long at sea.
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Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 8: The PT Field of Agony and Triumph
After a quick trip to the PX to obtain a PT outfit for Kev and given the others a chance for the others to get dressed appropriately, the squad all appeared at the PT field. Everyone but Lieutenant Sawyer and Rodriguez were in the basic PT outfit: gray T-shirt, gray shorts, and sneakers. Samuels looked intimidating in his muscle shirt while Lieutenant Prowse looked ready to go. Douglas and Walker were definitely ready for the experience while Kev was amused.
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