Despite the influence of electronic devices, it is difficult to imagine a day without a pen today. However, this was not the case even before World War II in the last century, when pens were still a luxury item. Due to the high cost of both the materials used to...
The Curator’s Dilemma The dimly lit corridors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art held secrets that few knew. Under the polished marble floors and behind the priceless paintings, a web of intrigue was about to unravel. Detective Amelia Scott stood at the entrance, her breath visible in the chilly air....
As a large number of students from all over the world prepare to embark on their new adventures, joining colleges and universities, a lot of preparation and planning is taking place. A vital part of this preparation includes some international standard tests like the SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL. Knowing what...
In an era where screens are ubiquitous, tech-savvy kids are navigating a digital landscape that is both exciting and complex. From toddlers swiping on tablets to teenagers coding their own apps, the digital world has become an integral part of their lives. But what does it mean to be a...
660 BC: The Japanese sun goddess Ematerasu Omikami gave her only son Mikoto three sacred objects: a transparent mirror, a dazzling gemstone, and a shining sword. Japan’s ‘Chrysanthemum Throne’ or Chandramallika throne is very much in need of these precious objects. Because the Japanese believe that whoever has them will...
Welcome to our exciting new crossword challenge! In this issue, we’re thrilled to present our crossword puzzle. From top to bottom and left to right, you’ll find a delightful array of clues waiting to be solved. This crossword isn’t just a test of your vocabulary and cunning, it’s also a...
Welcome to our exciting new quiz challenge! This quiz isn’t just a test of your knowledge and quick thinking, it’s also a chance to showcase your skills! Email us your answers to [email protected] , and you could see your name in print in the September ‘24 issue, alongside the correct...
“In the Western world, rising ‘deaths of despair’ and declining birth rates result from complex factors. One possible cause is what sociologist Richard Sennett calls the ‘spectre of uselessness.’ This feeling arises not only from work-related redundancy but also from a deeper existential sense of being crowded out in an...
Matthew Arnold Growing Old What is it to grow old? Is it to lose the glory of the form, The lustre of the eye? Is it for beauty to forego her wreath? Yes, but not for this alone. Is it to feel our strength – Not our bloom only, but...
Allama Muhammad Iqbal THE WITHERED ROSE O withered rose! How can I still call you a rose? How can I call you the longing of nightingale’s heart? Once the zephyr’s movement was your rocking cradle In the garden’s expanse joyous rose was your name The morning breeze acknowledged your benevolence...
Dear Readers, Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah. We hope you are in the best of health and mental peace, braving all the challenges and headwinds you encounter in life. Everyone born into this world faces challenges, yet we can still find ways to make life easier. Scholars and scientists continuously think...
Leawood is a beautiful city in the state of Kansas, USA. This is where the Kemp family lives. 19-year-old cheerful young woman Allie Kemp (Alexandra ‘Allie’ Kemp) is loved by her parents. Talented Allie dreams of the future—one day she wants to work to improve the fortunes of helpless children....
In the month of April, people in Bangladesh witnessed extreme heatwaves across the country. This was the longest heatwave in the country’s history, lasting 26 consecutive days. Our government usually does not consider a heatwave a natural catastrophe, but this time the situation was different. As a result of the...
Modern armed conflicts exhibit a distinct trend. In addition to the large number of civilian casualties, the picture of gross negligence in security is becoming more and more visible. This trend persists, ranging from the war in Ukraine or Gaza to the violence in Sudan or Myanmar. Another problem is...
Ask me no more: the moon may draw the sea; The cloud may stoop from heaven and take the shape, With fold to fold, of mountain or of cape; But O too fond, when have I answer’d thee? Ask me no more. Ask me no more: what answer should I...
Love is not condescension, never that, nor books, nor any marking on paper, nor what people say of each other. Love is a tree with branches reaching into eternity and roots set deep in eternity, and no trunk! Have you seen it? The mind cannot. Your desiring cannot. The longing...
Dear Readers, Assalamu alaikum. I hope this issue of Youth Wave finds you in the best of health and mental peace. Alas, our hopes may clash with the harsh reality as the merciless killing and maiming of children continue unabated across the globe, particularly in Palestine and Ukraine. Often, those...
Duty towards parents Muawayiah bin Jahemah reported that Jaheemah came to the Prophet (pbuh) and said, O Messenger of Allah! I would like to join a battle and have come to you for your suggestions. The Holy Prophet asked him, Do you have a mother?” He answered yes. The Holy...
Self-Restraint and Piety “O you who have believed, fear Allah, as He should be feared.” (Surah No.03, Al-Imran, Verse No.102) Responding to Allah’s order In the above verse, Allah addresses the believers so tenderly by describing them as those ‘who believe’ because He loves them and because He has chosen...
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