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The Pattern of Empires: From Iraq to Afghanistan to… Iran?

Ayesha Haleem4 July 20256 min
The Pattern of Empires: From Iraq to Afghanistan to… Iran?

Quick Victory Illusions—Long Defeats

Modern empires often begin wars with confidence and end in exhaustion. Iraq and Afghanistan became decade-long drains—economically, morally, and politically.

1) Why Iran Would Not Mirror Iraq or Afghanistan

  • Asymmetric warfare strategy
  • Regional alliances
  • Indigenous missile/drone capabilities
  • Ideologically driven resilience

2) The “Israel Trap” and the Vacuum

The alarming claim: the endgame may not be victory, but inheritance of the vacuum when a superpower retreats.

3) Prophetic Warning: “Woe to the Arabs…”

“Woe to the Arabs from an evil that has drawn near.” (Bukhari)

The text connects this warning to increasing chaos, division, and approaching global disruption.

4) Ya’jūj and Ma’jūj: Misconceptions

This article stresses that the barrier is already cracking, citing the hadith about a hole being opened, and links modern hyper-global systems of control to traits described in the Qur’an and hadith.

“They will swarm down from every high place…” (21:96)

5) The Only Way Out

  1. Qur’anic literacy and awareness
  2. Unity before identity
  3. Expose plots and deception
  4. Support truth-tellers
  5. Prepare spiritually and mentally

“Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most upright…” (17:9)

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