Emerald Hills
It is the high season to view the spectacle of the earth, As spring has leaned upon emerald…
Perspectives
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The Sanctuary of Salvation
The sanctuary of salvation encapsulates our entire being as we attempt to engage with our Maker. Though we…
Jennifer’s Baby
“I don’t know how you do this?” Hannah said with a smile. “You have to plan first and…
The Art of Scaling In Biology
Scaling in biology explains how a system?s characteristic is affected when another dependent factor changes. One of the…
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…
Scientific Skepticism vs. Religious Faith
In the positive sciences, the scientific pursuit requires a unique set of personal qualities. A good scientist should…
Open Systems to Avoid Decay
Why do natural systems in our universe age? Why do social systems cause errors? Why do both die?…
Causality in Science and Religion
One of the most appealing questions in the history of science is if science and religion can be…
Complexity Or Cooperativity?
Books, bodies, and beautiful paintings – these are all emergent systems. As our understanding of these systems grows,…
The Problem with Hate Speech: An Islamic Perspective
According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, hate speech is, “speech not protected by the First Amendment, because it…
Absolute Justice and Bediuzzaman’s Cup
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (d. 1960) defines justice either in terms of absolute, as opposed to relative, or positive,…
Love Is…
I had been asked to talk about love at a gathering right after Valentine’s Day. I thought about…
Three Tiers of Knowledge
“I am here,” she said. Her friends were looking all over for her. “I forgot myself under this…
Power of Imagination and Science
Love for knowledge and perseverance are necessary for scientific success, but not always enough. A scientist should also…
Meyerovitch: A Lover of God
The author of Towards the Heart of Islam: A Woman’s Approach and Prayer in Islam, Prof. Eva de…