QUINOA An Alternative Grain
Quinoa, unknown in many countries, is an easy-to-digest, nutritious grain which contains the same amount of protein as…
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The Mist
Love is in the air, in the early morning mist. I inhale, and inhale This secret should be…
The Age of Self-Awareness
Time periods are defined by the actions of those within the period and the thoughts of those who…
What On Earth Has Gone So Wrong in Turkey?
Six months on from the mysterious coup attempt of July 15, the situation in Turkey has become much…
We Are Not Spectators: A Christian Perspective
In a letter to G-20 leaders in 2013 Pope Francis stated, “It is regrettable that, from the very…
I Witness That Faith Is the Legacy of One’s Upbringing
A couple of years ago, I paid obeisance at the shrine of Maulvi Mohi-ud-Din in Nihalpora, Pattan. Maulvi…
Is It Possible to Measure Everything?
Over the centuries, humankind has spent a great deal of effort on measuring almost everything we encounter in…
The Future of Staying Connected
The Web turned 20 in 2011 (the first web page was launched on August 6, 1991). Today, there…
Ghayra (Endeavor)
Endeavor (ghayra) literally means making every effort of concern, and being alert in striving to preserve chastity, honor,…
African-Americans, Turkey, And Hizmet
The story of African Americans and their encounter with Islam in the twentieth century is a fascinating American…
Through A Mirror Brightly
Historians and other students of history will look back at the 21st century and see that it passed…
When Our Brain Asks for Help Remembering
The first time you rode your bicycle, the first day of the school, or the time you ran…
NOT EVEN WATER! Turkey’s Refugees in America
Safiye is a teacher who fled Turkey a day before the July 15, 2016, attempted coup. She left…
The Lace Decorating the Beyond
On the slopes of emerald hills Voices and whispers stir our happiness Heavenly fountains cascade in all corners…
Nature Inspired Self Cleaning Surfaces – An Example of Lotus Leaves
How small is “Nano” scale? For most of us, it is difficult to imagine such a small unit…