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Monthly Archive

2023

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 84 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
Hakan Oztunc
3818

The Place Where There Is No Math

My father used to tell me a story in which a young boy was searching for a place where nothing like math existed. I am unsure if he crafted it for me or read it elsewhere. However, I still liken those... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
M. Fethullah Gulen
3571

Another Way of Journeying and Initiation (1)

Some make spiritual journeys by refining and developing the faculties, while others purify the carnal soul within, causing it to take certain steps. In both these ways, suf­fering for certain periods ... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
Hakan Yesilova
3370

Fear and Hope

Fear and hope are considered to be two balancing spiritual weights necessary for an ideal faithful life. While hope enables believers not to despair, fear enables them to close doors for selfish, toxi... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
Halime Benzer
3219

Love and Service at Times of Hardships

The flourishing existence of peaceful social relationships begins with the seed of dialogue. Rather than categorizing human beings into labels of specific religions or belief backgrounds, one should y... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
Adam Sahin
3892

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies

“Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies” is a book by philosopher Nick Bostrom that explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity, with a particular focus on the ris... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
Sana Khan
3369

Against All Odds

I am certain that if, two hours ago, I hadn’t seen it happen right in front of my eyes, my guts tied in a one-handed surgical knot, I too would chalk up my three-year-old’s complaint of abdominal pain... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
The Fountain
3534

Taking Action, Wisely

Doing or producing something good and beautiful and ensuring that others perceive these beauties as “beautiful,” and then sustaining these beauties, are two different things. Indeed, working on dilige... read more..
Issue 155 (Sep - Oct 2023)
The Fountain
3147

Science Square (Issue 155)

Human activity is taking Earth to the brink Richardson K. et al. Earth beyond six of nine planetary boundaries. Science Advances, September 2023. A new study suggests that Earth has been increasingl... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
The Fountain
3718

Editorial: Mirrors

If you are feeling paralyzed since October 7th, you are not alone. The brutality we saw that day and the apocalyptic images of death we are seeing since then are overwhelming. However far we may want ... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
M. Fethullah Gulen
5075

Light and Darkness: A Continuous Cycle

Light persistently pursues darkness; they coexist in close companionship. The rhythm of days succeeding nights embodies this eternal balance. The intertwining of beauty and ugliness has remained an en... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Salih Seref Duran
5320

What Wasps Can Teach Us About Hygiene

People have different tastes when it comes to food. Some like it hot while others dote on sour things. Still, others opt for mixing hot food with dessert. Similarly, the wasp also has a very striking ... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Numan Erciyes
5358

The Teeth – Wisdom With a Crown

Visiting the dentist is a nightmare for most of us, especially children. It is also one of the moments when we truly appreciate our teeth. If we have to undergo costly treatments such as dental implan... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
M. Fethullah Gülen
4501

Rise in My Soul

My fate has led me to love you, O Prophet, above all else. In the fervor of your love, let my soul be consumed, till Resurrection’s dawn has bloomed. Captivated by your beauty’s gleam, I wander an... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Hakan Oztunc
4698

Your Brain Will Thank You for Learning Math

Among the captivating sciences that humanity has explored, mathematics holds a prominent place. Mathematics has always been an essential part of our daily life, from the fundamentals of arithmetic and... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Bilal Sarimeseli
5048

Mirrors with Persona

In contemplating the profound messages delivered by prophets throughout history, such as the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, one cannot help but recognize their universal appeal and the inclusive langu... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
M. Fethullah Gulen
4498

Another Way of Journeying and Initiation (2)

The third discipline: A carnal, evil-commanding soul that has not yet been able to step on the way to refinement through journeying in itself and the outer world, ascribes to itself whatever good and ... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Naim Yilmaz
5414

Analyzing Drug Formulations and Halal Status of a Drug (1)

Halal is an Arabic word that means “lawful or permitted.” It is a term used in the Islamic religion in contrast with the word haram which means “unlawful or not allowed.” While these terms refer to mu... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Zulma Suro
4975

A Trip to the Zoo

Is the development of modern technology causing people to become programmed octopuses? Are people attempting to do too much at once? Many people learned in school that only octopuses possess independe... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Onur Stevens
4692

Words Matter

“Do you not see how God strikes a parable of a good word: (a good word is) like a good tree its roots holding firm (in the ground) and its branches in heaven. It yields its fruit in every season due b... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
Keneth Erfelua
6503

A Silent Ticking Time Bomb

The room was silent, save for the gentle ticking of the clock on the wall. Every tick resonated with exquisite clarity, accentuating the significance of each passing second, while the echoes reverbera... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
The Fountain
5178

Systematic Reading

God has created the universe in a perfect system. A person who correctly reads the “book of the universe” will immediately notice this wonderful order and harmony prevailing in existence. For instance... read more..
Issue 156 (Nov - Dec 2023)
The Fountain
3627

Science Square (Issue 156)

8000 steps a day keep the doctor away Stens NA et al. Relationship of Daily Step Counts to All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Events. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, October 2023. ... read more..
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Reflections

Reflections Truth through Colors Reconnect with what matters through a Fountain Magazine subscription Immersive imagery and no advertisement read more..
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