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Euripades - Madea
I just wrote a 10 page review about that book. I won't spoil it for you all but Benafsha, I am sure you might love it.Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620
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I haven't heard of Madea. I just googled it after I read your post.Originally posted by Admin Khan View PostEuripades - Madea
I just wrote a 10 page review about that book. I won't spoil it for you all but Benafsha, I am sure you might love it.
It seems like a good book. I will add it to my list. Thanks
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I'm sure you might love it.Originally posted by Benafsha View PostI haven't heard of Madea. I just googled it after I read your post.
It seems like a good book. I will add it to my list. Thanks
You can read it here.
The Internet Classics Archive | Medea by EuripidesEven Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620
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And I am currently reading
Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.
A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai
For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."
The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!
-Ferishta, 1560–1620
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I'm currently reading this book called Homosexuality in Islam. I have written a review for it, BUT it sort of spoils the argument of the book, and I think it won't be fair to share it here. But I certainly recommend to anyone who doesn't have a problem reading controversial and sensitive topics.
I haven't had the pleasure of reading any fiction for a while, thanks to the lack of time. So I think we should have a virtual book club here where we choose a book on a consensus each month, give ourselves and each other one month to read it, and then discuss it. They can be fiction or non-fiction, it doesn't matter.
If anyone's interested in the idea, I'll be happy to elaborate.
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Im in. If I can find the book in the library then I will read it.Originally posted by Roshina View PostI'm currently reading this book called Homosexuality in Islam. I have written a review for it, BUT it sort of spoils the argument of the book, and I think it won't be fair to share it here. But I certainly recommend to anyone who doesn't have a problem reading controversial and sensitive topics.
I haven't had the pleasure of reading any fiction for a while, thanks to the lack of time. So I think we should have a virtual book club here where we choose a book on a consensus each month, give ourselves and each other one month to read it, and then discuss it. They can be fiction or non-fiction, it doesn't matter.
If anyone's interested in the idea, I'll be happy to elaborate.
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