Message of Condolence to Egypt
The lands of Islam, heartbroken and abused, are shaking with the ongoing events in Egypt. Tears flow with…
Issue 94 (July - August 2013)
20 articles
Water: A Fine Balance of Life
Planet earth has been created in the most flexible and durable fashion that even in extreme conditions (in…
I Am an Immigrant
I have come to the conclusion that life is a great irony. More specifically, human life is a…
Cadherin and Catenin: The Nut and Bolt System of Cells
The human body is a great system made up of complex materials and tools. The molecular systems keep…
On Language and Man
“What a curious thing speech is! The tongue is so serviceable a member (taking all sorts of shapes…
Turning on the Labyrinth of Chartres
Last year in March, I was able to accomplish a wish that I had been holding for a…
Can a Filling Imitate a Tooth?
Teeth may lose their hard structure because of decay or various other reasons. The loss of the dental…
Water a Fine Balance of Life
“Water is everywhere around us and in us, tangible as sweat, visible as the high seas, invisible as…
Ma’rifa (Spiritual Knowledge of God)
Ma‘rifa literally denotes skill or talent, a special ability that belongs to certain people, and knowing by certain…
Optimization in Nature Intelligent Solutions from Unintelligent Species
In recent years, nature-inspired algorithms have been gaining much popularity due to the increase in magnitude, complexity, and…
Passive Aggression A Bleeding Wound in Our Spiritual Life
“What did she mean with that look? Was she upset with the mess I left behind home? Is…
Exploding Stars Supernovas
What is a supernova? The life of a star is affected by two main factors: while gravitational forces…
The Convivencia in Islamic Spain
For a period of almost four centuries, when Medieval Spain was ruled by the Moors, the believers in…
Immigration in the World and in the Soul
Are you an immigrant? You may ask: who is not an immigrant? Recent statistics show that there are…
Ascencion to His Mercy
As the water of ablution trickles down my face Anticipation overwhelms me in the presence of His Grace…