Gouya Roshan From Darkness to Light

  Trump and the Mirror of America America was once a model for the world, a country that symbolized the values of democracy, freedom, and justice, inspiring nations to become better societies. But in the era of Donald Trump, it is no longer that model. Today, America has become little more than Trump himself: hollow, aggressive, cowardly, and devoid of genuine moral leadership. Even experienced men in America, those with courage, wisdom, and character, are forced to bow their heads or remain silent, because the political and social atmosphere has become so narrow and dangerous that freedom of speech and free action are no longer truly possible. Through his actions and decisions, Trump has destroyed everything; no one, whether man or woman, Christian, Muslim, or Jew, is safe anymore. He has ignored boundaries and differences, and with his short-sighted policies, recklessness, and foolish words, he has eroded public trust and social cohesion. A society that once could be a place for ...

War, Power, and the Truth That Cannot Be Hidden Sometimes, history reveals the true face of politicians very late. At first, many people did not know what kind of politician Donald Trump really was. He presented himself as a powerful, decisive man and a defender of security; but over time, many truths became clearer. One of the oldest methods of power politics in the world is to create divisions between states and peoples. When public opinion is consumed by enmity, fear, and wars, few look behind the decisions. In such circumstances, war is not only a crisis but also a tool to cover up mistakes and even political corruption. History has repeatedly shown that some leaders create external crises to maintain power or hide domestic problems. During Trump’s presidency, the Middle East was one of the main stages of this policy. A region that has suffered for decades from war, instability, and power struggles. Sudden decisions, aggressive policies, and escalating tensions caused many people i...

  When We Feel the Pain of Others My heart aches. My eyes are filled with tears, and I feel trapped in a narrow and dark world. Sometimes it feels as if hope for the eternal end of wars is nothing more than an illusion—a dream that people want to believe in, yet the reality of the world has shattered it again and again. War and the killing of the innocent are not new phenomena. Human history is filled with stories in which power has prevailed over humanity and innocent people have become victims. From distant past to the present day, scenes of pain and blood have been repeated countless times; as if humanity has still not managed to pass beyond the dark shadows within itself. Perhaps the bitterest truth is that we humans often do not truly feel suffering until it reaches the door of our own homes. The pain of others remains for us merely a piece of news, an image, or a statistic. We continue our daily lives and accept the world as it is. Human beings are complex creatures; capable ...

  When Humans Do Not Speak to One Another A simple yet profound wish lives in the hearts of many of us: If only all humans could speak with one another… truly speak. Not from behind fear. Not from behind pride. Not from behind the borders that separate us. And not from behind judgments that silence us before we are heard. Today’s world is full of noise, yet it lacks dialogue. We write, react, chant slogans, debate… but we listen less. We rarely sit down to see another human not as “the other,” but as someone like ourselves — a person with fears, failures, hopes, and wounds that may never have found a chance to be expressed. If people could sit together without intermediaries and share their pain, perhaps many misunderstandings would be resolved before turning into hatred. If every anger had a chance to be heard, perhaps it would less often turn into violence. Because behind much anger lies a silent and unseen sorrow. We are often afraid to show our vulnerability. We have learned to...

Sadness Is Not Always Our Enemy Sadness is not always our enemy. Sometimes it comes quietly, settles beside our hearts in silence, and weighs on us without making a sound. We run from sadness, hide it, deny it; because we have learned to be strong, to smile, to keep going. But the truth is this: Sadness is a part of being human. Sadness emerges when we lose something: a person, a dream, a trust, or even an image of ourselves. Every loss leaves a small emptiness within us. If these emptinesses are ignored, they turn into a deep silence — a silence that screams louder than any sound in the night. Some see sadness as a sign of weakness. But sadness is a sign of depth. Those who have never been sad have probably never loved deeply. Sadness is the price of connection; the price of love. If something does not matter to us, losing it does not break us. So if we break, it means something in our hearts was truly valuable. Sadness helps us recognize what truly matters. In moments of joy, we ofte...

Has the World Become Dirtier, or Have We Become More Aware? Sometimes we feel that the world has become more polluted, more ruthless, and more immoral than ever before. It only takes a shocking headline, a violent video, or a report about corruption and injustice to make us feel that humanity is withering. But is today’s world truly darker than the past, or have the veils simply been lifted? A look at history shows that violence, war, slavery, discrimination, and injustice are nothing new. We only need to turn the pages of history: from wars between empires to genocides, from the Inquisition to ethnic massacres. Tragedies such as the  Al‑Anfal Campaign  have also been documented. The world has always carried the potential for darkness. So why do we feel it is “dirtier” today? The answer may lie in information. We live in an age when an event from the most remote corner of the world appears on our smartphone screens within seconds. Social media, independent media, and citizen j...

The Season of Giving; The Brightest Season of Human Life-  During the short span of human life, all our present possessions, wealth, abilities, youth, status, and even loved ones are temporary. History and human experience have repeatedly shown that no possession lasts forever. This simple yet profound truth leads us to a fundamental question: if one day we must leave everything behind, why should we not give with our own hands before that day arrives? As God says in the  Qur'an , Surah Al-Munafiqun, verse 10: “And spend from what We have provided for you before death comes to one of you…” Human beings constantly strive to own: a house, land, capital, fame, or power. Yet time passes indifferently over these possessions. What we have today may belong to someone else tomorrow. This transit is not a threat, but a warning, a reminder that the true value of possessions lies not in accumulating them, but in using them wisely. Wealth that is hoarded only for oneself becomes a heavy...