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.
1 Baruch College Ranks Among The Best 379 Colleges by The Princeton Review (8/5/14). 2  Baruch College Improves Position in 2014 America's Top Colleges by Forbes Magazine (7/30/14). 3  Baruch College Ranked Among Best Colleges by Money Magazine (7/28/14).