Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass: Born as Frederick Augustus Washington Bail(e)y. (Cordova, Talbot County (Maryland), 14 February[1] 1818 – Washington, 20 February 1895). American abolitionist, Republican, editor, publicist, politician and reformer. He was one of the leading proponents of the abolition of slavery and is considered one of the most influential writers and speakers in American history. Knowledge… Lees verder Frederick Douglass

Saadi

Abū Muṣliḥ bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī: (Shiraz, 1184/1210 – 1283/1291?). Better known by his pseudonym Saadi or Saʿdī. One of the best-known Persian poets of the Middle Ages. He is known not only for the quality of his works but also for the depth of his social thoughts. Errors live in close proximity to the truth… Lees verder Saadi

Imam Ali

Ali ibn Abu Talib: Also imam Ali or caliph Ali. (Mecca, c. 598 – Kufa, 661). Cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. For Sunnis, he was the fourth caliph (656-661) or successor of Muhammad and for Shiites and Alevis he was also the first Imam of the Twelve Imams. They therefore regard his… Lees verder Imam Ali