The True Meaning of Shaheed. Many often wonder what drives one to become a martyr. There are actually many reasons. However, in light of a special type of martyr, we need to make a distinction between martyr and Shaheed (an Islamic term). When translators relay to us the word Shaheed, they usually translate it as Martyr.. This is not quite accurate. In the English language, as well as other languages, there exists no special word to describe the exact meaning of Shaheed..
Back to Gallery. Forbes has released their annual rankings for top 25 universities and colleges in America, and once again nearby Williams College in Williamstown, MA is near the top of the list. Yale University, in New Haven, and Wesleyan University were ranked among the top universities in the country, placing sixth and ninth respectively.
Harvard once again boasts the nation's top medical and business schools. By Brian Burnsed, Staff Writer | April 15, 2010, at 12:00 a.m. Ivy League Schools Dominate America's Best Graduate School Rankings. In the wake of 2008's housing crisis and the recession that ensued, college graduates are finding it harder than ever to penetrate the job market. Many now find themselves competing against recently laid off workers who possess a decade or more of experience.