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Casualty Figures: Palestinian Deaths

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  Here are the most recent and comprehensive estimates of Palestinian civilian deaths—including into 2025: 📊 Casualty Figures: Palestinian Deaths (2023–2025) The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 55,600 deaths in Gaza since the war began in October 2023, with the majority being civilians timesofindia.indiatimes.com +14 theguardian.com +14 reddit.com +14 aljazeera.com +12 theguardian.com +12 en.wikipedia.org +12 . As of May 27, 2025 , Al Jazeera cited 54,056 killed , including at least 17,400 children english.wafa.ps +5 aljazeera.com +5 aljazeera.com +5 . In mid‑March 2025 , UN and local reports confirmed the total surpassed 50,000 deaths . By April 26 , official figures reached 51,495 deaths , with over 10,000 missing under rubble theguardian.com +15 english.wafa.ps +15 aljazeera.com +15 . 🎯 Civilian vs Combatant Breakdown Studies suggest ~80% of those killed are civilians (women, children, elderly), meaning only about 20% are combatants en.wikipedia...

The Great Bengal Famine of 1943: A Man-Made Catastrophe

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  The Great Bengal Famine of 1943: A Man-Made Catastrophe The Great Bengal Famine of 1943 stands as one of the darkest and most tragic chapters in Indian history. Taking place under British colonial rule, it resulted in the deaths of an estimated 3 to 4 million people in the Bengal province of British India. While famines were not uncommon in India during colonial times, the 1943 famine was distinctive in its severity, avoidability, and human responsibility . It was not merely the result of a natural disaster or crop failure, but largely a man-made catastrophe , rooted in wartime policies, administrative negligence, and colonial exploitation. Causes of the Famine Unlike earlier famines, the Great Bengal Famine was not triggered primarily by drought or flood. In fact, Bengal had a relatively good rice harvest in 1942 . However, several interlinked factors contributed to the disaster: War and Japanese Invasion of Burma During World War II, Japan’s occupation of Burma in 1942...

Why USA failed in Afghanistan in 2021?

 The U.S. withdrawal (and effective defeat) in Afghanistan in 2021 was the result of strategic, political, military, and cultural failures over two decades . It's not as simple as a battlefield loss—there was no final, decisive battle—but more a collapse of objectives, trust, and sustainability . Here's why the U.S. ultimately lost or withdrew: 1. Unclear and Shifting War Objectives Initial goal (2001): Defeat al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban for harboring them. Later goals (2002–2010s): Nation-building, promoting democracy, women’s rights, rebuilding institutions. Final goal (2010s–2021): Just exit without total collapse. This lack of a clear, coherent end-state made long-term success elusive. You can’t win a war if you don’t know what winning looks like. 2. The Taliban Had a Clearer Strategy The Taliban had one mission: wait out the foreigners and regain control . They were locally rooted, ideologically driven, and had sanctuaries in Pakistan , allowi...

Top 25 YouTube channels in English focusing on world history

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🎬 Top 25 World History YouTube Channels (English) OverSimplified Engaging and humorous animated videos that break down complex historical events into easily digestible narratives. Kings and Generals High-quality animations focusing on military history, covering battles and campaigns from ancient times to modern conflicts. CrashCourse Educational series covering a wide array of subjects, including comprehensive world history courses presented in an accessible format. Timeline – World History Documentaries Features full-length documentaries on various historical topics, providing in-depth explorations of different eras and events. Epic History TV Offers detailed and visually rich documentaries on significant historical events and figures, such as the Napoleonic Wars and World War I. The Armchair Historian Animated videos that delve into historical events with a focus on storytelling and educational value. Fall of Civilizations In-depth documentaries examining ...

A𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠

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  A 𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠 😡 Let's talk about it ... This one is for the angry and overly critical pessimistic Muslims who always present 2 problems to every 1 solution and always emphasise conflict when peace is highlighted. What is your end goal? Should the Ummah be in a constant state of enmity and war with the rest of Mankind?? How is any of this going to resolve the problems that we have already failed to remediate in your own home and immediate community?? Islam is not Call of Duty or Gangs of New York. Our religion is vast and encompasses many aspects of human existence and interaction, we are NOT stuck on conflict and military mode at all times and against everyone. Turn the page and read the other 99 chapters of the Qur'an or whichever Hadith book you are. Cherry picking your arguments from. ________________ Here is a summary of all the stupid accusations and aggressive comments that never fail to appear under any post or video wherein the slightest mention ...

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺𝘀

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  𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺𝘀 A gentle message to the young brothers currently pushing and/or following all the "Alpha Muslim" content online. You should be VERY careful where you get your information and motivation from. 99% of that material is plagiarized from ancient Greek homosexuals or deranged post-enlightenment philosophers who had a grudge against God, Nature, and Women. With all the love and consideration that I have for the younger brothers, trying to improve themselves... I say this very respectfully Put your toys away now, Islam doesn't need to be Stoic or Alpha. Islam is not Sparta or an MMA training camp (I blame some of this on the hypocritical promotion and praise of high-profile Muslim men being celebrated as heroes despite very clearly making money the Haram way through MMA and Boxing) You are not to blame young brother, we didn't prepare you and we were too weak and sheepish to speak to you dire...

The Emperor's Flying Feast

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  The Emperor's Flying Feast It was a typical morning in Emperor Akbar's court. The royal darbar was packed with ministers, poets, and scholars, all eager to impress the emperor. Birbal, Akbar's sharp-witted advisor, stood in his usual spot, ready for whatever challenge the emperor would throw his way. Akbar, feeling playful that day, decided to host a grand feast. But this wasn’t just any feast—it was to be held on the terrace of the tallest minaret in Fatehpur Sikri. Why? Because the emperor had dreamed of dining closer to the heavens and thought it would be a splendid way to show off his power. Naturally, everyone agreed, though some quietly muttered about their fear of heights. The cooks worked tirelessly, and soon, a lavish spread of biryanis, kebabs, and sweets was prepared. The emperor was thrilled. But then came a problem: how to get the massive dishes, steaming hot, up to the terrace of the minaret? "Birbal, solve this problem!" Akbar commanded, waving hi...

The Sultan and the Mysterious Talking Parrot

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  The Sultan and the Mysterious Talking Parrot One day, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent decided to take a break from ruling his vast empire. He invited his trusted advisors and officials to the palace gardens for a day of leisure and relaxation. To entertain them, the Sultan brought out his prized possession: a rare and beautiful parrot that, according to legend, could speak several languages. The Sultan addressed his guests proudly. “This parrot is no ordinary bird! It can converse like a scholar, solve riddles, and even recite poetry! Watch and be amazed.” The advisors clapped politely, but deep down, they were skeptical. The Sultan turned to the parrot and said, “Recite some poetry for us, noble parrot.” The parrot stared at him blankly and squawked, “Give me a fig, and I’ll think about it!” The crowd burst into laughter, but the Sultan was embarrassed. He handed the bird a fig and said, “Now, recite some poetry.” The parrot swallowed the fig, fluffed its feathers, and said, “Ro...

The Mysterious Cow Spy

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  The Mysterious Cow Spy During World War II, in a small French village under German occupation, the villagers had a secret resistance group working to sabotage the enemy. They used clever tricks to pass information to the Allies, but none was as legendary as the "Cow Spy" incident. The resistance leader, Jacques, came up with an outrageous idea one day. He said to the group, “The Germans watch every person, every cart, and even every dog. But who do they never suspect? The cows! Let’s make one our messenger.” The group laughed, but Jacques was serious. They painted a small, invisible code on the side of a cow using a mix of milk and lemon juice—when heated, the writing would appear. The code contained crucial information about enemy movements. Then, they sent the cow grazing near the German checkpoint, trusting that the soldiers would never suspect a thing. The plan worked brilliantly… at first. The Germans waved the cow through every time it passed, not even bothering to lo...

The Case of the Missing Shoes

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  The Case of the Missing Shoes During British rule, a small Indian village near Calcutta had a problem: the new British magistrate, Mr. Wilkinson, was overly strict and completely humorless. He had a reputation for handing out fines for even the smallest offenses, from stepping on a patch of grass to sneezing too loudly in public. One day, the village headman, Ram Singh, came up with a plan to teach the magistrate a lesson. Wilkinson was particularly proud of his expensive, polished leather shoes, which he would leave outside the courtroom whenever he held proceedings—a custom he had adopted from the Indians, though he insisted his shoes be placed on a special pedestal. The next morning, as Wilkinson was presiding over a dispute, Ram Singh quietly slipped into the veranda and tied the magistrate’s shoes to the tails of a nearby cow. The cow, oblivious to the importance of its new accessory, wandered off leisurely into the village. When the session ended, Wilkinson walked out, only...

The Samurai and the Singing Frog

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  The Samurai and the Singing Frog In a small village in Japan during the late Edo period, there lived a proud samurai named Takashi. Takashi was known for his discipline, bravery, and his complete lack of a sense of humor. The villagers often joked that Takashi could scare away a thunderstorm just by glaring at the sky. One summer evening, Takashi decided to practice his swordsmanship by the river. As he stood on the bank, perfecting his graceful strikes, he suddenly heard an unusual sound: a loud and oddly rhythmic croaking. "Ribbit... Ribbit... Takashi is slow. Ribbit... Ribbit... What a terrible blow!" Takashi stopped mid-swing, his eyes narrowing. "Who dares to insult me? Show yourself!" But no one answered. The croaking continued, louder this time. "Ribbit... Ribbit... You call that skill? Ribbit... Ribbit... I've seen a goose with better will!" Fuming, Takashi looked around and finally spotted the culprit: a small, plump frog sitting on a rock, ...

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦

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  𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 Isn't it strange that the barometer and standard for societal progress is somehow measured by the extent to which a woman's body can be commodified and marketed?? Our country used to be so modern, so developed and prosperous before the Islamists tool over.. Really?? A quick Google search for "the good old days" in Muslim countries such as Iran, Somalia and Afghanistan (to name but a few, there are many other examples) will bring back countless articles and images boasting of a wonderful era where those societies were so Civilised and Prosperous, yet most of the images are of women in bikini outfits 👙 sporting European hairstyles, legs all out in display posing in a seductive manner while the face is caked up with layers of Maquillage 💄 * Actual images won't be posted here for obvious reasons, but just use your imagination * Is progress measured in Italian designer and European hairstyles, skin bleaching and facial r...

Khushu (mindfulness)

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  𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 There is a common question often posted on social media to test suspected trolls and charlatans claiming to possess knowledge on Islam... "how many Rakaats in Wudhu?" If you are scratching your head at this question, then the rest of this post will not be of any value to you. As for those laughing 🤣 What if the questioner turned to you and asked the following question "How many compulsory acts in Wudhu?" What would be the reaction, realistically and honestly speaking 🤐 There is nothing more satisfying in Islam other than worshipping and engaging in devotional acts towards Allah with sound and clear Knowledge. We are not talking about speculative and subjective debates that delve into the theological branches of higher learning regarding the essence of Allah or the various details pertaining to the descriptions of His attributes. No, we are talking about knowing how to make valid Wudhu and being able to distinguish between a pi...

WHY I SUPPORT THE PATRIOTS ✊🏻✊🏻

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  WHY I SUPPORT THE PATRIOTS ✊🏻✊🏻 Given the recent wave of patriot riots in central London and across the UK. This channel wants to Speak up and speak out 🗣️ To begin with. We completely agree with the concerns of millions of native. The British government is welcoming hundreds of thousands of immigrants by boat and doing nothing to stop them from abusing our customs, taking over our streets and imposing their way of life upon us. Our women and children are not even safe in certain areas because they have formed vigilant gangs and do not obey our laws. We are treated like second class citizens in our own ancestral homeland and they claim that their experiences back home entitled them to be HERE in OUR land!! And the British government does everything to "pander" to their demands, offering them financial aid and minority privileges while the native majority in these lands are suffering from economic deprivation and neglected!!! This is getting out of hand and everyo...