Literacy, Violence, and Reading Habits in the World
In a time of darkness and ignorance, we must challenge our preconceived notions, seeking answers in education and…
Issue 108 (November - December 2015)
21 articles
Firasa (Discernment)
Firasa (discernment) can be defined as profundity, productivity and coherence in thought and the forming of opinions, the…
The Design of the Vascular Tissue in Plants
Just as humans have blood vessels under their skin, leaves also have vessels. These vessels transport water and…
What Needs to Be Overcome for People of Will
Question: The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “The things I fear most for my community are:…
Birth of Physical Principles of Educational Philosophy
I remember a renowned author saying “I don’t talk about the articles I want to write; because when…
Friendships Rooted in Faith and Love
It was September, 2003. A diverse group of women from many different Christian denominations, both Catholic and Protestant,…
The Rhythm Embroided Into Existence
Events that occur on the space-time continuum and then vanish have been granted a certain, specific period of…
Church of Mary
In his book, The Culture of Ambiguity: Another History of Islam, the contemporary Islamic scholar Thomas Bauer wrote:…
An Organism Which Doesn’t Burn or Freeze
The land, freshwater lakes and rivers, and seas are adorned with all types of organisms. Up until now,…
Does Islam Promote Violence?
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a huge number of books and articles have been published investigating…
Prayer – A Hotline to God?
As newborn children, we are not able, for example, to shoo away even a fly that lands on…
Creativity as a Process of Reliance in God
No two consecutive generations in human history have ever lived under the same circumstances. The innovation of new…
Don’t Leave Me Alone
My heart and eyes open with You, Impossible obstacles are overcome with You, When Your name is mentioned,…
Globetrotters of the Middle Ages
Sain bina, dear readers! As-Salamu Alaikum! Or would you prefer Hello? With this multilingual welcome I hope to…
Our Brains, Ethics, and the Practice of Prostration
A report from the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, tells us that prostration (sajda) as the early…