Issue 136 (Jul - Aug 2020)

 

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Science Square Jul 1, 2020

Science Square (Issue 136)

Viruses Can Steal Our Genetic Code to Form New Genes Ho JSY et al. Hybrid Gene Origination Creates Human-Virus…

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Companions Jul 1, 2020

“Peaceful Settlement is Better”

Question: “Peaceful settlement is better” (Nisa 4:128) reads a Qur’anic verse. What are the messages to be drawn from…

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History Jul 1, 2020

The Orientalists – Part 2

In Xanadu: A Quest, William Dalrymple’s first book, is a work that amassed critical acclaim from the likes…

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A Moment for Reflection Jul 1, 2020

Big Dipper

It was a long, cool February night here in the bustling streets of Manila. Once again, I looked…

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Australia Jul 1, 2020

The Pinnacles

There is an extraordinary forest in the south-western part of Australia that often fascinates its visitors. Contrary to…

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Sufism Jul 1, 2020

Finding and Existence (Wujud)

Wujud (finding and existence) is not what is meant in Qur’anic statements like the following: They assuredly find…

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Botany Jul 1, 2020

Date: A Miraculous Fruit

The date is a fruit that is mentioned both in the Qur’an and the Bible, and is introduced…

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Ed Stevenson Jul 1, 2020

Kneeling

Some of us used to kneel to pray, to share communion to exchange vows, to grieve at a…

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Lead Article Jul 1, 2020

Facing Oneself – 4

Continued from the previous issue. Such a saintly figure, Zayn al-Abidin always lowered his head humbly at the…

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