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Ramadan Therapy
Tariq MaQbool's Writings

RAMADAN: DIVINE THERAPY

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12 May 2022
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On April 2, 2022, I started my 21st Ramadan being locked up. And sitting in my cell late at night

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Handshake
Blogs, Other Writers

THE HANDSHAKE

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9 May 2022
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-By Michael J. Doce

The handshake: a small gesture of humility that can symbolize equality and Peace by the clasping of right hands. The handshake represents humanity and demonstrates common grounds found between two humans.

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Silence
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THE SILENCE ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE

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23 April 2022
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-By Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn

In Season 5 of “Orange is the New Black,” Gloria Mendoza calls her tía (aunt) from prison. Her aunt was at the hospital with Gloria’s son, who is about to be taken into surgery…..

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Blogs, Tariq MaQbool's Writings

NJSP RETURNING TO NORMALCY

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20 April 2022
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After a two and a half years of hiatus on March 16, 2022, the covid-19 emergency restrictions were eased in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). Religious services, school, and other vocational educational programs also return in full force with minimal restrictions of wearing a mask and keeping to social distancing. Seemingly, things have started to return to some..

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My Angel
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MY ANGEL

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13 April 2022
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By Lawrence ‘Larry” Adair

I believe in Angels – Cause, you sure are one
That clouds you ride never fade

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I have learned to love
Tariq MaQbool's Poems

I HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE!

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11 April 2022
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I see you in my dreams
You whisper in my ear as I lay

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Zindagi
Urdu Poems

ZINDAGI

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11 April 2022
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Waqt hai mehdood, aur kehne ko bohat kuch
Na zuban ne diya saath na bana waqt humara

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Dark side of the moon
Tariq MaQbool's Writings

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

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9 April 2022
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William Shakespeare once said: “Life is a tale, told by an idiot… signifying nothing.” I often wonder if Shakespeare was

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Eid Holiday Blues
Tariq MaQbool's Writings

ONCE AGAIN, FEELING THE EID HOLIDAY BLUES

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9 April 2022
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Corona Virus marches on with time. Flipping the calendar today, I realized that on Friday, July 31st 2020, it will

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I am Stuck
Tariq MaQbool's Writings

STUCK IN A CARDBOARD BOX FOR THREE HOURS

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9 April 2022
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Prison is an unfathomable place for most of us. But for those who are mentally ill, there is a whole

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