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Mohammed Naseehu Ali Reads “Allah Have Mercy”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Uncle Osama's Discipline

A young child faces brutal physical discipline at the hands of their uncle, Uncle Osama, known for his harsh methods as the neighborhood disciplinarian. Despite pleading for mercy in Allah's name, the child endures abuse and public humiliation, highlighting the fear and tension in the encounter.

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