Why is jihad misinterpreted?

Why is jihad misinterpreted? Jihad is often linked to terrorists and terrorism as they misuse the concept of Jihad to justify their actions. The idea of Jihad is often misunderstood by non-Muslims who then see Islam as being a violent religion, when the vast majority of Muslims are peaceful. What Read more…

How do you describe your place?

How do you describe your place? How to describe: Writing clear places and characters Use great (not merely ‘nice’) adjectives. Use describing words that show more than appearance. Practice how to filter place and character description through a character’s viewpoint. Build descriptions over the course of your story. What is Read more…

Why did Qin kill scholars?

Why did Qin kill scholars? Tradition had it that after being deceived by two alchemists while seeking prolonged life, Qin Shi Huang ordered more than 460 scholars in the capital to be buried alive in the second year of the proscription. The first emperor therefore directed the imperial censor to Read more…