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SUN TZU IN THE LANGUAGE OF RUMI

Mohammed Abbasi

Introduction Sun Tzu (which means Master Sun) and Maulana Rumi were two of the most influential thinkers in our planet’s recent history. Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general strategist who lived in the 6th century BC. His book, the Art of War, is one of the most studied and influential military treatises in the world. Rumi was an Islamic scholar, poet and mystic who lived in the 13th century AD. His poems, which are known for their beauty, wisdom, and spiritual depth, have been translated into dozens of languages and are read by people all over the world. My … Continue reading SUN TZU IN THE LANGUAGE OF RUMI

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Philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi

Mohammed Abbasi

Miyamoto Musashi was a legendary Japanese swordsman and rōnin who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his book “The Book of Five Rings,” which is considered a classic text on strategy, tactics, and philosophy. The main philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi can be summed up as a focus on practicality, efficiency, and adaptability in all aspects of life, especially in combat. He believed that the way of the sword was not just about physical technique, but also about developing a strong mind and character. Musashi emphasized the importance of learning from multiple perspectives, … Continue reading Philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi

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The Prophet Muhammad & Sun Tzu

Mohammed Abbasi

The Prophets Strategies of War: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) employed a variety of military strategies during his lifetime. Some of these strategies include: Guerrilla warfare: This strategy involved using hit-and-run tactics to attack the enemy and then quickly retreat. This was used to great effect during the early years of Islam when the Muslims were vastly outnumbered by their opponents. Defence: The Prophet (peace be upon him) employed defensive tactics to protect the Muslim community. For example, during the Battle of the Trench, the Muslims dug a trench near the city of Medina to protect it from much … Continue reading The Prophet Muhammad & Sun Tzu

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Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it

Mohammed Abbasi

T.J. Thomson, Queensland University of Technology; Daniel Angus, Queensland University of Technology, and Paula Dootson, Queensland University of Technology Amid the alarming images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the past few days, millions of people have also seen misleading, … Continue reading Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it

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Ukraine’s military is outgunned but can still inflict a great deal of pain on Russian forces

Mohammed Abbasi

Frank Ledwidge, University of Portsmouth Ukraine’s ramshackle military offered no resistance to the Crimean annexation in February 2014. Since then the poorly equipped but well-motivated Ukrainian Army has taken thousands of casualties while fighting separatist forces in the eastern Donbas … Continue reading Ukraine’s military is outgunned but can still inflict a great deal of pain on Russian forces