A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

A disagreement, argument, or debate, especially one that lasts for a long time.

The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed, such as a ship, car, or building.

A series of planned activities or organized actions intended to achieve a specific social, political, or commercial goal.

Having a great deal of power to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks.

The use of force or violence, especially for political or religious causes.

A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment by studying and thinking about the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

A person who leads prayers in a mosque and often serves as a community leader in the Islamic faith.

A situation in which an army or group of people surrounds a place to force it to surrender, cutting off its supplies.

Covered or coated with a thick or hard layer of something.

Flat, step-like areas built into the side of a mountain or hill used for farming.

A long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet, worn in public by many Muslim women.

Forbidden or prohibited by Islamic law.

The practice among some Muslim and Hindu societies of shielding women from the eyes of men or strangers, often using curtains or screens in the home.

A type of school or college that specializes in the study of the Islamic religion.

A traditional outfit worn by men and women in South and Central Asia, consisting of a long tunic or shirt and loose-fitting trousers.

An event where poets gather to read their poems to an audience, often as a competition or shared celebration.

A person who does not believe in a particular religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own.

The holding of extreme political or religious views, often involving the desire for radical change or a lack of tolerance for others.

A traditional non-written legal and ethical code used by the Pashtun people that outlines principles for social behavior, honor, and justice.