Huzaima Bukhari

“The world of men, which we allowed to become self-aggrandising, has suffered a shipwreck: the ruins are visible enough”-Elfriede Alscher in issue no 8 of Der Regenbogen of 1946 War is usually understood as violent conflicts between countries or nations that are fought basically for economic, religious, political and ideological reasons. Whatever happened to peaceful […]

“Simple majoritarianism can easily lead to populism, which in turn might lead to fascism and the oppression of ethnic, religious and sexual minorities, women, the poor, and the socially marginalised” -Abdullah Ocalan “Birds of a feather flock together” is an adage and when the going gets tough, members of the public that enjoy some form […]

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”?Albert Einstein The word ‘success’ has a variety of connotations relative to the age and desires of each human being. One size does not fit all because every one of us views success from a different perspective although, in simplistic terms, success is the […]

The best way to enhance one’s self-esteem is to take control over one’s power of thoughts and beliefs. “Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self”?Karen Salmansohn Apropos to The unintentional wound a USA based friend […]

“Marcus Garvey does not give a snap for anything human but justice, and that which is based upon righteousness”?–Marcus Garvey Addiction is not just habitual intake of psychoactive substances like cocaine, alcohol, heroin, cannabis, nicotine but is also related to acquiring wealth and fame. A great many people who are highly skilled and intelligent may […]

“People hurt each other. It happens to everyone. Intentionally, unintentionally, regretfully or not. It’s a part of what we do as people. The beauty is that we have the ability to heal and forgive”?Adi Alsaid (Mexican novelist) When two persons interact, clashes are bound to occur, especially if both are emotionally charged. This is quite […]

“Do not call people (towards guidance and goodness) by means of your tongues! Rather, call them by means of your good deeds”?Imam Jaffer-i-Sadiq (AS) Bihaar-al-Anwaar, Vol. 5 Pg. 198 Since time eternal, humans have indulged in self-love. Whoever they are, wherever they live, whatever they do and think, whichever religion they profess, they consider them […]

“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other opportunity”? John F Kennedy History repeats itself for those who fail to learn any lessons from it. Those who bring about revolutions in the true sense of the word are the ones who closely follow the trails […]

“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family”?Mother Teresa Family, the centre-point of human civilisation and the most precious of all social institutions comprises mostly of parents, offspring, siblings, uncles, aunts, etc. plus other blood relatives and those connected in matrimonial alliances whereby it becomes a group of descendants […]

“Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn’t listening”?Emma Thompson In the novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird,” Harper Lee said: “People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.,” but in very few cases do they actually listen to what others […]