“The core definition of authoritarianism is that the executive overwhelms the other branches of government and all checks on power and the situation of the president, or head of state, are removed”
Prof Ruth Ben-Ghiat
The US has supported and still supports many authoritarian regimes around the globe, and it seems to be heading to having one itself.
The most beautiful and oldest definition of a companion (sahabi) is:
“A companion of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is the one who enters Paradise with him !”
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“To be fair” is to use the same measure when you weigh for yourself, your loved ones, those you dislike, and even your enemies. This applies to physical things as well as ideas and spiritual matters. Indeed, this can be a very challenging task.
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Salihun 