November, 2025 - The Community on Friday

Socrates and the Art of Debating

November 14, 2025

Debates may well be seen as a form of Socratic learning whereby a motion is in place and two sides argue for or against that motion. To be successful at debating, one needs to understand the motion clearly, and be able to analyse and evaluate it properly before presenting the arguments to the other side as well as the general audience. Debating forces you, the debater, to also be able to listen to your critics and respond accordingly when given the chance to do so. It tests your patience as well as your temperament, whereby one moment of “losing your cool” can send you down a slippery slope of losing the argument entirely.

Emphasis

November 10, 2025

Upon the tilted edge
As for the second, he stood at rest
Waiting for his pal to set
Before tilting down the raised bench
And sit upon it, so as to balance
The see-saw in a position of joy and play

ThoughtCast #2

November 9, 2025

In this edition, we welcome Sarah Mohamedarif Suleman – a Psychometrist, Brain-Based Skills Coach, and Pilates Instructor. Sarah is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her work bridges the gap between neuroscience and daily life – helping people understand the ins and outs of their unique brain. Through her clinical practice and events, Sarah empowers individuals to develop the mental skills they need to thrive.

When she’s not in session, she’s on the mat teaching Pilates, guiding others to reconnect with their bodies, strengthen from within, and cultivate mind-body awareness.

Sarah is deeply passionate about making the science of the brain feel both practical and human.

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

Thank you

M Suleman
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