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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes Learning about World War II at school, I remember being perplexed at how it was possible for such large-scale killing to take place. How could the world witness such atrocities and not stop them? Surely, there was more good in the world? Today, I look at the atrocities being inflicted in Gaza…
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Rameen Masood, Leicester Power. An interesting abstract noun. Derived from the Latin word ‘potere’, it means ‘to be able’ or ‘to have the ability’. Well, this means everyone holds power. But there’s a distinction between the types of power. In today’s world, power takes on dual roles— one that serves as an intoxicating poison fuelling…
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Dr Qurratul-Ain Rehman, London It is in our nature to look forward to the future and to wish and hope for something better for ourselves, our families and the world at the start of the New Year. There is also an element of self-reflection on our failings and achievements over the past year and we…
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Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn Ever since the start of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip following the violence of Hamas on October 7th, the Israeli officials have been citing references from the Bible, which mention the rights of Israelites on the city of Jerusalem and the state of Israel, to justify their war. However, after…
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Bareera Ghaffar, Birmingham “My Lord, open out for me my breast, and ease for me my task, and loose the knot of my tongue, that they may understand my speech” – Surah Taha verse 26-29. The last few weeks I have found myself pondering on this verse in a different way than I had been…
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Arfa Yassir, Swindon These are difficult times, when you switch on the news or check social media, the reality that you see is heartbreaking. The agony of the Palestinian people after Israel’s attack is horrific. One just wonders if watching it through news, images and videos is so painful, how do those people, who are…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park A drop in the ocean is enough for one to drown in. At least that’s what it felt like when, with one rather nonchalant raising of the hand, the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza was blocked during the UN Security Council’s vote in December 2023. The reality is that the…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot Christmas is approaching and here in the UK the shops are full of festive colours, gift ideas and party food. Houses have been decorated for days with twinkling lights and inflatable snowmen. On the television we can see the Covid inquiry which has been investigating the top politicians’ behaviour and choices during…
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Yusra Dahri, Tilford
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Iffat Mirza, Cambridge In Greek Mythology, the saga of King Midas unfolds as a cautionary tale of insatiable desire. Longing for boundless wealth, Midas beseeches the mythical deity Dionysus for the gift of the golden touch. The deity, moved by the king’s plea, grants his wish, rendering every object he touches to turn to gold.…
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