Young Adult

Brass Ring Chapter 8: The First Fight is Always the Hardest
Psyborg blasted away at the vault door of Ilsington Labs. While he had managed to knock out the office manager, the security guard had managed to get the door closed, initiating a time lock on the door. It was not opening up until the next day. He had bet his anger expressed through his arm laser would outlast the door. So far, his anger was winning. He would be through in another minute.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 9: The Final Sermon (Farewell Hajj)
The Final Sermon (Farewell Hajj) In the year 632 CE, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ knew that his mission was coming to its completion. After more than twenty years of struggle, patience, guidance, and sacrifice, Islam had spread across Arabia. Tribes that once fought endlessly were now united by faith. Justice had replaced chaos, and mercy had replaced revenge.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 8: The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah (630 CE)
The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah (630 CE) For nearly twenty years, the city of Makkah had been a place of pain for the early Muslims. It was where they were mocked, tortured, boycotted, and forced to leave their homes. Families were divided, livelihoods were destroyed, and many suffered simply for believing in one God. Even after migration to Madinah, the threat from Makkah never fully disappeared.
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Chapter 6: The Early Battles and Self-Defense
The Early Battles and Self-Defense After migrating to Madinah, the Muslim community finally found safety—but peace did not come immediately. The Quraysh of Makkah were furious. They had lost control over the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers, and they feared that Islam would grow stronger outside their reach. Even though the Muslims had left their homes, property, and wealth behind, the hostility did not end.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 9: Freeing A Sparrow From Its Cage
Sal and Rick were just outside the inn cum listening post. There had been no traffic in or out for the last hour; yet another signal to the surrounding area that this wasn't a regular inn. They quickly determined how to enter the building, and then walked to the building. It wasn't until they had reached the building that they noticed it had grown a few extra shadows, and that those shadows were pointier than they should be. They were actually happy to see them; that meant there were fewer of them inside, once they got past the guards on the outside.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
The Impact of Gaming on Teenagers
Positive Impacts of Gaming a. Cognitive Development Video games often require players to think critically, solve problems, and make quick decisions. Strategy games, puzzle games, and role-playing games (RPGs) can enhance skills such as:
By Gus Woltmannabout a month ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 9: Your Exams Didn't Involve Getting Shot
The squad spent the rest of the afternoon planning an excursion into the nearest zone. They only had to get there, hopefully spend no more than a couple of minutes there, and then get back. They just had to pack a lot of ammunition, some water and food, and maybe some extra surprises for anything that they encountered there.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 2: The Birth of Islam (610 CE)
The Birth of Islam (610 CE) In the year 610 CE, the land of Arabia stood at a turning point in human history. The tribal society described in the previous chapter—marked by injustice, violence, and moral confusion—was about to encounter a message that would transform not only Arabia, but the entire world.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 1: Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE)
Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE) Before the rise of Islam in the early 7th century, the Arabian Peninsula was a land without a unified system of law or governance. Society was organized almost entirely around tribes, and a person’s identity, safety, and honor depended on the strength of their tribal connections. There was no central authority to enforce justice, no common legal code, and no concept of equal rights across tribes. This environment shaped daily life and laid the foundation for the dramatic transformation that Islam would later bring.
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