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Taking Flight (How to Win in Debates)

The Imam al-Sadiq uses a beautiful metaphor to describe how debates should be won. He likens it to the flight of a bird. One should majestically fly above his opponent on a higher plane of logic not allowing him to tie you down. This is when he is describing the prowess of the famous Hisham … Continue reading Taking Flight (How to Win in Debates) →

al-dodomi Miscellaneous Leave a comment February 13, 2018October 21, 2019 1 Minute

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