Absent an objective standard or transcendent authority, laws are rendered arbitrary, culminating in existential inquiries about the nature of existence and the origin of creation. This issue underscores the folly inherent in the philosophy that seeks to sever religion from the fabric of governance.

Demanding religious freedoms within such a framework is inherently paradoxical, as it neglects the essential role of religion in grounding human dignity.

How canst thou be so unwise, as to misconstrue the emblem of old? It was but an allegorical visage, conjured forth to evoke the grandeur of a bygone ummah, wherein harmony reigned, and souls of diverse hues dwelt in tranquil concord.

The Ottomans, with their magnanimous refuge to Sephardic Jews, and the Mughals’ pluralistic policies, stand as testament to Islam’s legacy of fostering coexistence, a stark contrast to the sectarian brutality that characterized Europe during similar epochs.

Throughout Islamic history, Jewish communities thrived under Muslim rule, epitomized by the Pact of Umar, which enshrined their religious autonomy, and the Golden Age of Andalusia, where Jewish scholars like Maimonides flourished.

It emanates from the tacit knowledge that, inevitably, you too shall incur retribution in the form of corporeal punishment, perhaps through lashes, as a consequence of your own transgressions.

What grievance do you bear against the Islamic flag? Was Syria ever a nation of pronounced atheism? Are you cognizant of the cause of your trepidation?

Victor Bout doesn't believe in this idiom .....

Syria, having ostensibly unshackled herself from the yoke of foreign meddling, now gazes wistfully upon the Houthis, destined to don the mantle of sacrificial pawns in Ukraine's theater of folly.

History affirms that justice fortifies societies, fostering unity and prosperity, while oppression heralds desolation. Thus, justice is the sentinel of order, ensuring the preservation of life, wealth, and honor, and is indispensable for the endurance of civilizations.

"I have understood your message about your city being in ruins. When you read this letter;

فحصنها بالعدل، ونق طرقها من الظلم، فإنه مرمتها والسلام

Fortify it with justice and clear its streets of oppression, for that will be its restoration. and Peace."

It's gonna be too early to say anything. But the way innocent people of Syria are celebrating is also worth soothing. Syria is now quite open to getting engaged in a different way. Now the power chase will come into play.

Ironically, in 2024, it is Putin who stands diminished, bereft of Assad and the strategic foothold he once held in the Middle East.

"Project Syndicate" blueprint—a Machiavellian gambit to neutralize Vladimir Putin at the incalculable cost of millions of innocent Syrian lives. Putin, driven by hubris, plunged headlong into the Syrian quagmire, miscalculating his ability to make Obama appear weak.

the sight of innocent Syrians freed from the oppressive grip of Assad’s tyranny is both a cause for celebration and a somber reminder of the cost exacted. Today, one cannot help but imagine Hillary Rodham Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter reflecting with mixed triumph and trepidation in their 2009 ;

"Switching from X to Bluesky feels less like a platform change and more like a digital exile—leaving behind the MAGA-fueled bonfire for a fledgling democracy where people still argue over the constitution... or at least the character limit."

If you aren't volunteering to fight in a particular war, you shouldn't be advocating for it.

"Skin in the game"

Though grief is heavy, hold steadfast and true,

Love endures, and strength lies within you.

Lean on the light and those who care,

Through sorrow’s night, hope will repair.