Termites and Retirement
We call termites “white ants” because of their appearance; however they are a diverse group of insects, with…
Issue 95 (September - October 2013)
23 articles
Mahabba (Love)
Mahabba means fondness, tender and kind feelings, preference, and love. Love that affects and invades one’s feelings is…
The Camel: A Monumental Creature
The camel is a mighty animal and was historically used for transportation in desert lands; thus, it earned…
Literature and National Security: The Almajeri Education in Nigeria
Introduction In his The Death of Criticism, Terry Eagleton spoke of the rude shock a clerk in his…
My Brother’s Plum Tree
I often think of my brother during the early summer. When we moved to our home in Philadelphia,…
Time: What Does the Qur’an Say About It?
All things in the universe, with their specific and suitable outfits obtained from the spiritual world, gain an…
How Much Are We In Control?
We are so saddened these days by what is going on in Egypt. People are being killed by…
A Conversation Starter
The question of dialogues between different faiths and cultures is one of the most important questions of our…