Abdyl
His name was Abdyl. Everybody I knew called him Dyli. The only other Dyli in our small town…
Issue 87 (May - June 2012)
20 articles
Is the World Turning for Nothing?
In old times, ships that set out for long journeys could not reach their exact destination in spite…
Gifted Education: A Dilemma
The education of gifted individuals has long been ignored, for several reasons. Some have argued that gifted individuals…
Love in Sufi Poetry
The enduring resonance of the poetry of thirteenth-century Islamic poet, Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, extends across cultures and…
Everything Has a Sacred Quality
Heidi Hadsell, Ph.D., is President of Hartford Seminary and Professor of Social Ethics. She has a deep commitment…
Irada, Murid, and Murad (Will, the Willing One, and the Willed One)
Irada (will) is the mental power by which a person can direct his or her thoughts and actions…
Captain Bell’s Rescue
“Captain Bell, there’s something burning in the distance…take a look.” “Lieutenant, they’re stranded Vietnamese boat people and there…
Beauty in the Sky
It was a shiny, blue sky when I heard the sound that cut through my head, and nailed…
The Golden Ones
Overflowing with eternal inspirations In company of al Khadr, plunging into secrets Brilliant young people with countenances of…
The Suitability of Food to the Digestion System
Nourishment lies at the center of the lives of animate creatures. The continuation of life is bound to…
Faith, Worship, and Social Responsibility: The Ideal Person in the Qur’an
As with other sacred texts, one of the most important subjects regarding the Qur’an concerns its interpretation or…
Perfection in the Physique of Birds
With bodies heavy for flying and light for diving into the water, birds push the limits of their…
Universality of Diversity
One good thing about having a smart phone is that they have this fascinating application that locates where…
Did al-Ghazali Kill the Science in Islam?
It is a widespread belief among orientalists that one of the major factors, if not the single most…
What It Means to Be Human
My friend, shut the doors of your feelings, thoughts, and heart against every kind of evil as long…