Year of the Poet XIII January 2026

Foreword
The Mongolian Civilization

The Mongol Empire sprung from a conglomeration of smaller tribes that were at war with each other. Those groups were formed and united by Temujin / Genghis Khan. They became one of the most feared and most powerful groups in the known world at the time. They formed an empire than spanned thousands of miles and challenged anyone who dare get in their way. The force that was established had approximately 150 years of influence. It goes to show when a people are determined to make a change it can have profound effect on what they can accomplish. Coming from an unknown situation to one of power, takes determination, dedication and sacrifice. Unity can only work if the goals are the same and it must have a leader that they selected who can rise above ego and self- interest. A person that the group has put their collective trust in. They are willing to do what has been commanded of them. That coincides with the goals of the group. The leadership of their organization must continue articulate and remind the group of the goals and objectives set forth in the beginning of that mission. Unified by a common heritage and customs. Understanding that any differences between them are not as important as the dream, ideas that initiated the strive in the first place. Understanding that everybody has something to add to the struggle. Making everyone feeling confident that their role is just as important as any in the group is tantamount. To instill confidence and self-worth, knowing they are right in what they have taken as a group. Like empires in the past, nothing last forever, everyone gets a turn to implement their plans, ideas. To do good or bad for the people they encounter, history will bare that out.

Mutawaf A. Shaheed