August 15: An ill-fated date
Whenever I think about this day, I always wonder how a single day could change the lives of so many people. August 15, which falls on 24 Asad in the Afghan calendar, is not just a date on the calendar for me; it is a day after which so many things were never the same again.
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The path I built myself
I remember that day very well. We had a geography exam. One day before the exam, in the same room where I was always busy studying, I was preparing for the geography exam. I reviewed every single page of the book and the practice questions at the end of each chapter.
August 15: Wounded Wings in Flight
Many dates come and go throughout the year without leaving a trace in the memory of time.
August 15: Final Exam
August 15, 2021, was an important day in the history of Afghanistan. On this date, countless changes and developments took place in Afghanistan. The Taliban took control of our country, and the country and its people witnessed war, bloodshed, genocide, and countless hardships during those days.
Summary of The Appointed Time
Before starting this book, I expected to encounter Sufism, its philosophy, and the teachings of Rumi and Shams of Tabriz. At the same time, I expected to find mostly superficial motivational topics and unsupported inspirational quotes. However, this assumption did not remain with me until the end of the book.
