"Orphestrum" : 2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Star of the Infinite

A life so short, yet the courage you built was greater than that of many who lived long lives.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19pG5VekZU/ , https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MNbjdPxvr/ .We do miss you Shaheed Abrar Fahad (Mujahid). ... may Allah grant him in jannat ul ferdous, ameen.

Friday, September 18, 2026

Who is Whose Ally?

Author : Rumana Reza

Iran stands with Palestine (At least its some actions says so)--->Iran loves India.Till November 21,2025, Iran allowed a 15-day visa-free tourist entry for Indian citizens traveling by air...Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm hug at the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. India played a pivotal role as a mediator and peacemaker to bring Iran and the UAE to the negotiating table on BRICS Sidelines.~NDTV WORLD,September 12, 2026 .--->UAE is now a sort of mini India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi famously noted during an official visit that "in a manner of speaking, the UAE is a 'Mini India'." (https://indiawrites.org/diplomacy/modi-connects-with-mini-india-in-uae/). In addition, citizens of Israel do not need a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Iran hates Israel . Iran lost its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by a massive, joint U.S. and Israeli precision airstrike in Tehran on February 28,2026. ---> Israel-India bond is like one soul two body. "India manufactures and supplies arms transferred to Israel through its ownership and control over key supplier companies."~ Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.

Iran is supporting Houthi. According to a report by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, "Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) provides components, radar systems, and technical designs for the Houthis' long-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones." ~Defense Intelligence Agency, 2024. --->During a confidential, Oman-mediated meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Houthi representatives explicitly promised U.S. officials that they would not attack U.S. or Israeli commercial ships, pivoting their maritime aggression entirely toward their regional rival, Saudi Arabia.~ Reuters on September 16, 2026.

=What kind of support does Iran give to Palestine? What kind of sympathy/affection is it?

Türkiye stands with Palestine. Turkey is one of the most vocal and active supporters of Palestine on the global stage."Supporting Palestine is shared responsibility of all humanity,particularly the Muslim world." ~Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas meet at presidential palace in Ankara,August 12,2026. --->Under the bilateral agreement between the two nations(Turkey& Israel), Israeli passport holders are granted visa-free entry for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business purposes (https://myturkeyadventure.com/s/turkey-visa-for-israel). On the other hand, ordinary Palestinian passport holders are required to obtain visa to visit Turkey.

=Is it the output of stand with Palestine?

These are a few examples of the contemporary alliance system, where the lives of Palestinians are being used as an ace while the rest are merely face cards.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Oral Care From Life Experience

Author : Rumana Reza

When I was a teenager, my Dad came home one day with great news! He had purchased the world's number one mouthwash, manufactured abroad (the brand was not available in Bangladesh at the time). I was incredibly excited because I loved exploring both national and international oral hygiene products! Seeing the bottle of mouthwash, my eyes popped just like Tom's when the baby duck was on the frying pan in front of him...

However, my mom's expression was completely different. She refused to use it. Mom has always been interested in traditional herbal practices and, MashaAllah, she still has beautiful, healthy teeth.

Within a few days, a decades-old filling in my dad's tooth was destroyed. A few days after that, my teeth started losing their shine, and a tiny childhood cavity in one of my teeth turned into a big one. It was then that my dad and I realized what this "world’s number one" mouthwash had brought into our lives. We stopped using it immediately and said goodbye to all kinds of mouthwash forever.

Though we said goodbye to mouthwash, I remained loyal to dentist-recommended toothpaste. On the other hand, Mom is just an occasional toothpaste user—only when traveling or when her traditional remedies aren't close at hand. As the days went by, I realized that something was still missing from my oral care, as I couldn't get the glow back to my teeth.

After many years, I made a final decision: no more listening to dentists, just listening to my mom. Since then, Miswak has become my daily routine, and homemade charcoal powder is my backup when my preferred type of Miswak isn't available. However, homemade charcoal powder is now harder to come by since we have to collect it from our village, and villages aren't quite the same anymore. While charcoal powder is readily available at local grocery shops, those commercial versions are harsh and not nearly as good as the homemade kind.

I have used Miswak from many different brands, but Sewak Al Hunain is the best so far. My experience has shown me that not all Miswaks work the same way; the quality differs greatly. The ones I purchased from local markets (imported brands) are not as soft as this one. It is lightweight,slim,flexible and without much pressure, it quickly brings a shine to my teeth, MashaAllah.

Now, I am looking for a reliable source so that I can buy a new bundle once my current collection runs out. Yet, I haven't found any online shops that sell it. On Amazon, I found Rawaha Natural Miswak. Link below:

https://amzn.to/4y0Nzrx (paid link)

Just like Sewak Al Hunain, this Miswak stick is harvested from the Peelu tree and is vacuum-sealed. The problem is, this $9.49 product costs $397.85 to ship to Bangladesh, including Amazon Global Shipping and import fees! Needless to say, it is not my cup of tea. However,since most of you aren't reading from Bangladesh, so I hope you can grab it at a much more reasonable price.

Nowadays, there are so many articles and social media posts about Miswak circulating on the net. I am neither interested in finding its scientific explanation nor do I want to explain its scientific value. Our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used it, and that is enough for me to love it and hold onto this oral hygiene practice for the rest of my life, Insha'Allah.

N.B “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases”

Saturday, August 22, 2026

No Seat at the Sofa: The Fate of Poor Nations

Author : Rumana Reza

Mr. Dexi has been in this house for 55 years. Every corner, and every piece of this place, got its shine from the touch of his hand. And yet, he has no permission to sit on the sofa and can't dine with the family members of this house. The reason? The reason is that he is just a slave, not the master.

Just like Mr. Dexi, developing countries can't stand on equal footing with developed countries. They can join the United Nations and participate in various conferences together, but they cannot shake hands with the powerful ones. Therefore, when tiny or weak countries talk about dialogues with equity to stronger countries, it sounds like a joke that gives goosebumps!

Dear poor states, this is not the right way to act. Instead, you could bargain by saying that you will find a new master if the injustice continues, or if your master wants to have access to your territory. But don't expect the same equal treatment /respect that a rich state gives to another rich state.

"...Lo! Allah changeth not the condition of a folk until they (first) change that which is in their hearts;..." (Surah Ar-Ra'd,Verse11)

Translated by Marmaduke Pickthall

So, poor countries! If you have a minimum amount of self-respect and decide not to be part of the same cycle of injustice, then forget bargaining and say straight out immediately that you are leaving your old master.And if you decide not to be slaves forever, then use all your means to achieve a respected status.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Role of Deep Learning in ADHD Diagnosis (Link in this post)

New AI analyzes brain-wave, not tests, to detect ADHD. This deep learning approach finds hidden electrical patterns doctors often miss. But will it really be successful in giving an accurate report?

Full post :

The Role of Deep Learning in ADHD Diagnosis

My dear readers, you may wonder why, instead of sharing my writing piece here, I am sharing a new link. Definitely, there is a story behind it...

A few months ago, one of my oldest readers informed me that my blog is not showing up on google search! It was so hard for me to believe it. Anyway, some how I've figured it out that Algorithms or deep web wall has blocked my Blog. After learning this fact, I was so disheartened, but at the same time, I was happy to know that my readers are still coming to my blog, Alhamdulillah, MashaAllah. The thing is, if Allah wants to reveal something, no one can hide it, and if Allah wants to hide something, no one can reveal it. By the way, since then, I had been thinking about a search engine that would not use algorithms in that way. Since computer science is not my educational background, it is not possible for me to create one! Then suddenly, a few days ago, I learned about the website mentioned above and decided to start writing there too (not reposting the same content as here). This website claims that it is algorithm-free, which is why I chose it as another platform for my writing. Let's see what happens...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

President Donald Trump : Symbol of Contemporary Patriotism

Author : Rumana Reza

After supporting Israel's aggression in Gaza, the war with Iran, and strict immigration policies etc.etc. ,a large portion of the world's population hates Trump. People can logically criticize him for his dual policy. For the safety of his country, he has the sovereign power to build a border wall between the US and Mexico. But at the same time, when Iran is determined not to give control of the Strait of Hormuz to the US, President Trump becomes angry!

President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Arizona, on June 23, 2020.Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images

There are thousands of ways you can point your finger at Mr. Trump for being irrational. But I, as an ordinary inhabitant of this earth, highly appreciate President Trump because of his strict patriotism. He is a man who does not step back from his own ethics. No matter whether it is a just or unjust war, and no matter how the rest of the world feels, he is the President of the United States of America and he only thinks of his own nation—and that is the spirit I admire in him! He might be a menace to many Muslim countries, but he is devoted to serving the people of America. Vice President JD Vance stated to Fox News that the Trump administration's top priority is to maintain cheap oil and gas for all Americans, followed by preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (Source: Fox News / CBS News, August 14, 2026). This statement by Mr. Vance is enough to understand that while a US attack on Iran might not be justified by many, Mr. Trump still has strong logic in his pocket: his love for his country and his people!

Leaders of the Muslim world should learn from President Trump how to stay firm in fighting for the national interest and how to stay away from hypocrisy. They should also learn how to stand with a brother state just as America stands with Israel, how to stand tall on their own border issues, and how to cross borders for the sake of making their own homeland great!

To the people who criticize Trump: I ask you, why are you criticizing him? "President Trump is still successfully applying the old Roman policy 'Divide and Rule' to the Muslim world to exercise American power. Muslim countries, why are you not united? It's your fault for being the harvest lands of that policy, and Trump should not be accountable for this. He is not selling his own country to anyone; he is strict on the immigrant issue and prioritizes American citizens—that is true leadership quality. Without verifying like the Trump administration does, most of you give permission to foreigners to enter your country, which could be a national security threat. So instead of condemning Trump, apply his strategies and his devotion to his country. By doing this, all your problems could be solved, InshaAllah.

Monday, August 10, 2026

Where Dreams Were Woven, Not Streamed...

Author : Rumana Reza

For kids in 1990s Bangladesh, evenings were filled with weaving dreams.On breezy spring and summer nights, they would lie on a Botni (a type of handcrafted mat) in the front yard under a moonlit sky thick with stars and the Milky Way. On monsoon rainy nights or chilly winter nights, they would huddle in bed by the soft, warm glow of a hurricane lantern (in villages). In six seasons, listening to fairytales and fables from their grandma was a cherished, common childhood experience.

Those days are gone! Yesterday, after a very long time, I read a fairytale book that someone (foreigner) shared with me—though even the concept of a book has drastically changed by now. In today's digital world, fairy tales are experienced through screens. Instead of sparking our imagination, the characters are given a fixed face. This isn't to say that '90s kids didn't have illustrated books, but there is a vast difference between listening to a spoken tale and reading one. Today, background music is engineered into the experience just to hold a toddler's attention.

Anyway,before reading the children's storybook The little Star Wanderer and the School of magic by Józsa Zsuzsa , I thought it would be just a typical nowadays fairy tale. But after reading , it hits totally different! It has very deep messages in simple, soft words—not only for toddlers, but also for readers of all ages.Besides, I find this idea interesting too -it offers Free Printable Coloring Book! In the writer's words:

"The musical storybook offers pages that spring to life and interactive play tasks for kids, while gently holding their hand and subtly shaping their inner world to be richer and more beautiful."

You can get this book here :

The little Star Wanderer and the School of magic

Fairy tales might be helpful sometimes for increasing self-confidence. My dear readers, what does self-confidence mean to you? To me, true self-confidence means placing my complete trust in Allah and remaining positive and hopeful about everything,including myself. And all power belongs to none but the One and Only Allah.

The little Star Wanderer and the School of magic got me thinking about how the entire experience of "storytelling" has evolved. Growing up in 1990s Bangladesh, stories were an organic, communal experience tied to nature, weather, and elders. Today, it is a highly structured, digital consumer product. Yet, I still appreciate the way this book connects with our shared humanity. While modern media heavily promotes realism and Machiavellianism, this children's storybook encourages young readers to think liberally and be idealistic. This is what I like most about this book. In my view, Machiavellian tactics belong only among the ruthless individuals, rather than being applied to the general public.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Gahwa - A Cozy Drink with Amazing Health Benefits

Author : Rumana Reza

Almost midnight. After a too busy day,I should sleep now. Still some thoughts have kept me awake,though tough to keep my eyes open. And also feeling weak. ...

Have come back to my bed with gahwa. After drinking it,I am feeling so energized,MashaAllah! Now my eyes are happily wide open. Again, I thank Allah for providing me with this cozy drink in the 21st century here in Bangladesh, where the legacy of qahwa/gahwa stems from 9th-10th century origins in the Arabian Peninsula, especially Yemen. I wonder, why this drink is still such under rated! Except the Middle East , we don't see the hype of it as like as matcha, green tea, coffee etc. Rich in antioxidants, Arabic coffee deserves far more recognition for its health benefits. It protects cells from damage, boosts brain function, and supports heart health. A study shows that this Arabic bean lowers systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.It works wonders for hypertension, too.(Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10303666/ ) . Since no sugar is added, diabetic patients can consume it without a second thought. Blending in spices like cardamom, saffron, cloves, and ginger transforms it into a traditional halal bio active-rich beverage!...Any ways, I'm not a doctor. Just sharing my own experience and basic knowledge.

There are many Qahwa brands available, each with a different taste. Some are mildly bitter,some are not. The Original Bisha Coffee Factory Company is my absolute favorite due to its non-bitter taste!

Photo: Captured by Author, Rumana Reza [ Showcasing every angle(not intake jar) to understand the product's authenticity]

My mind was occupied with other things,but after taking a few sips of gahwa, my mood switched and I feel like talking about it... sounds funny!