2015

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

The Fountain

3128

Editorial: Islam and Extremism

I felt exhausted trying to write yet another message of shame when the kidnapper in Sydney was reported to have asked for an ISIL flag. "How many more times am I supposed to discredit such violence?" ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

4055

Faithfulness

Faithfulness and fidelity are the hallmarks of societies that are committed to living and working together for a higher good. Fidelity or faithfulness is a rose that grows within the friendly, wa read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Nuri Balta

3313

The Revolving Universe

What is velocity, one of the major concepts we learn in physics? What place does it occupy in our lives? Where is mankind in the universe in terms of velocity? Why is it important to understand veloci... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Seth Mette

5172

What Is Missing in Science Education?

Nowadays, despite the increasing amount of knowledge and the means to access it, younger generations are less and less passionate about the sciences and math. For many of them, mathematics is mainly a... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Cihan Kara

4683

Nuclear Radiation and Misfits of the Standard Model: Neutrinos

It would seem nowadays as though the general public's knowledge of nuclear radiation is derived less from science and more from science fiction. The beginning of the 20th century brought the atomic ag... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Dr. Zeki Saritoprak

5842

The Prophet of Islam and His Universal Message

Theologically speaking, the universality of Muhammad's (peace and blessings be upon him) message comes from the concept of one God who is the God of all, not only of Muslims. God describes Himself in ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

M. Tarik Ozgur

5461

Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Skepticism

What is Skepticism? Skepticism, loosely defined, is the idea that one can never be certain about any piece of knowledge one may possess at any given moment. Fundamental skepticism makes the seemingly ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Muhammed Emin

4753

I Do Not Kill Flies!

The flies are surely "acrobatic flight masters." They can detect the necessary angle of lift-off depending on the strength and direction of the wind through the receptive molecules (receptors) they ha... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Muhit Mert

4417

Standing against Radicalism: The Example of Abu Hanifa

Radicalism is a destructive force that threatens bonds within a society. It violates social order, for those who adopt radicalism assume their views as the norm and dictate that all must follow their ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Rafiq Ebrahim

6178

The Grand Mosque of Paris

In these days, when tensions - expressed or unexpressed - are running high between Muslim and Jewish communities, The Grand Mosque of Paris comes as a breath of fresh air. It has the potential to heal... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

4476

Freedom (Hurriya)

The realization of every lawful desire without hindrance, freedom from any pressure, confinement, or subservience, the right to elect, to be elected, and to enjoy certain basic rights in political lif... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Ahmet D. Bahadir

4542

When Concrete Meets Steel

A secure residence is one of the basic human necessities. The need for housing has been satisfied via various structures in conjunction with science and technology. The first durable building material... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Emily Secen

4655

Orphan Care Adoption and Kafala

The need for orphans to receive adequate and comprehensive care is universal; it is present in every culture and religious group. It is a need that could threaten every child, though we pray that our ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

4434

This Worldly Life

How beautiful, is this worldly lifeBut not a soul shall remainWe all come into this worldOnly to leave it one dayI can see that everything around meRises then fades awayLife is just a passing momentNo... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

June Dayle Jelm

4213

Occupying Our Human Rights

Four of the world's greatest religions – Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism – open their stories of man and the world by acknowledging that humanity is flawed. That each of us is flawed, in ou... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Bahar Cetin

4400

Renewable Energy via Fuel Cells

For decades, converting primary energy sources into useful forms of energy has been of great interest to governments, private businesses, and academic institutions. These primary energy sources includ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Ali Oguz Er

4261

Quantum Dots Tradition vs. Future!

Nanotechnology has become one of the most intensely studied areas of research in material science over past few decades and is a rapidly growing field with potential applications ranging from electron... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Bekir Karlik

4404

Scent Transportation Emerging technologies may change the way we smell - yes, smell - new modes of communication.

What would it be like if, while watching a cooking show, waves of tasty aroma wafting from our television made it possible for us to smell the food being cooked? What if while watching a show about sh... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Daniel Hummel

4745

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 is intended to foster hatred against individuals or groups based on race, religion... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

Andrew Kosorok

4745

The 99 Names Project

Fourteen years ago, two dozen people changed, in the blink of an eye, how 300 million people view 1.37 billion other people. Of course, we are talking about the September 11th terrorist attacks which ... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

4344

Divinely Granted Favors

Question: What is meant by the phrase "divinely granted favors"? What are their different dimensions? Divine favors that are granted out of God's will refer to favors that are not dependent upon huma... read more..

01-01-2015

Issue 103 (January - February 2015)

The Fountain

4543

Science Square (Issue 103)

Earth's most abundant mineral identified Tschauner O. et al. Discovery of bridgmanite, the most abundant mineral in Earth, in a shocked meteorite. Science, November 2014. A team of scientists has id... read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Suleyman Kultigin

3913

The Artistry in the Oral Cavity

The oral cavity is one of the many systems that is perfectly designed while a fetus develops in a mother’s womb The first event that takes place inside the mother’s womb is the union of sperm and read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Esranur Aslan Topaloglu

4863

Pre-marital Counseling for Prosperous Marriages

If young adults are educated before and throughout the marriage process, relationship deterioration can be prevented in the long run. Marriage is a common and significant life event that has seri read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Ihsan Kose

4683

Planets With Two Stars

Our sun is a single star system, but using new technology, scientists are discovering double – and even triple! – star systems The planets of the sun revolve around a single star, just like the p read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Danielle Black

4797

The Human Footprint on the Environment: Impacts and Solutions

Environmental destruction is wreaking havoc on treasured resources, like the Ganges River, but it’s also striking closer to home, in our local communities. The Ganges River flows majestically thr read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Hamza Mert

4714

Insulin and Blood Sugar Balance

Our body is perfectly coordinated to regulate our blood sugar level. But when our insulin levels are artificially altered, serious diseases can occur. The human body needs energy. ATP (Adenosine read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Rachel Heffington

4713

The Secret to Red Lipstick, and Other Correspondence

Far scarier than evil men … is the idea that, wonderful as my life has been, there might have been more, or less, or different. Rachel Heffington (From Rachel to herself: a letter to be read in seve read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Mustafa Ismet Uzun

5401

Karl Marx, the Prophet of Materialism

Re-examining the philosophical roots of Marx’s famously flawed ideology If there is any thinker or philosopher who has been the most critical of religion, it is undoubtedly Karl Marx. The so-call read more..

03-01-2015

Issue 104 (March - April 2015)

Muhammed Cetin

4670

Turkey’s Path to Democratization: Barriers, Actors, Outcomes

A rich cultural melting pot and a bridge between East and West, Turkey’s emerging democracy faces challenges and uncertainty in the years ahead. Positioned almost in the heart of one of the most read more..

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