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5Feb
2011

The “Pharaohs” of Our Time

in Columns, Opinion 12 Comments
The “Pharaohs” of Our Time

The most mentioned antagonist in the Holy Qur’an is Pharaoh. About him, Allah (swt) says in the Qur’an: …surely he was arrogant, one of the extravagant (44:31). However, the discussion of Pharaoh within the Qur’an is not a mere historical account; instead, it serves as an educational tool in which human beings can ascertain a deeper understanding of the inclinations and tendencies of human nature. Pharaoh was a proud monarch who believed that immortality and success could be achieved through [...]

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29Jan
2011

LAUSD’s Decision to Divide Jordon High School into 3

in Columns, Community, Education, In the News, Opinion, Students in Action 6 Comments
LAUSD’s Decision to Divide Jordon High School into 3

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the second largest school district in the country.  The schools range in academic performance but with the budget restraints that have hit the state of California, the disparities between the schools have only increased.  Those schools that lacked resources have only slipped further and further away from what should be the standard of education.  In the midst of all of this, managing the many schools under the LAUSD’s belt has left the seams [...]

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