Medina Charter and Pluralism
The clash of civilizations, cultures, tribes, and religions seems to be prevalent throughout all of history. At the…
Issue 76 (July - August 2010)
18 articles
A Landscape of Beauty: the Alteration of Colors in Autumn
Every autumn we find ourselves in the beauty of a variety of colors. A mixture of orange, red,…
Good Nature (Khuluq)
Good nature, in addition to meaning temperament, disposition, and character, is a goal to which a traveler aspires,…
Keep Your Blood Pressure under Control
Hypertension occurs when the force of blood in the veins rises higher than the normal level. So what…
The Influence of Islamic Art on M.C. Escher
Although most of us do not remember or have not ever heard the name M.C. Escher, we are…
Signs
Verily, in all this there are messages indeed for those who can read the signs. A conversation I…
The Realm of Zeal
Everything comes up roses in our sphere, rapture, zeal, and joy… So enraptured that We’re oblivious to spring…
In the land of Yooks and Zooks
What you are about to read is a review of a children’s book which had been banned from…
Mother Tongue: The Language of Heart and Mind
Today we are all witnessing an aspect of globalization which is the increasing movement of people from one…
It’s me Peter, your Immune System!
Peter! Let me tell you a basic, but important thing: in order to create a piece of art,…
The Inner System of Life
The human model that has been fantasized in modern times is a heavily downgraded form of the “authorized…
Method of Contemplation
Question: There is a saying of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, to the effect: “One hour…
The Inner Dimension of Existence
The inner dimension of existence, for those who are open to it, is never a fantasy, a dream,…
Synthetic life: hype or reality?
1- Synthetic life: hype or reality? Original Article: Gibson, D.G. et al., Science Express (2010). A team of…
Quantum Physics and Free Will
Is life unpredictable? Do we choose our own thoughts or our own path through this life? Are we…