Putting Yourself in Others’ Shoes
Empathy is more important than ever in human relations. Be it among employer and employee, husband and wife,…
Issue 105 (May - June 2015)
20 articles
The Key-Lock System in Fertilization
Living things are equipped with sexual and asexual reproduction systems to enable life to continue. Sexual reproduction requires…
Speaking: A Magical Gift
He burst into tears. He could not understand what was happening to him. He looked like his friends,…
The World of Cats
Cats have lived with humans since ancient times. They are one of the most friendly, playful, cute residents…
Adab (Mannerliness)
Its meaning covers being sensible and reasonable, well-behaved, well-mannered, treating people kindly. Adab (mannerliness) is used in the…
Curvature of the Heavens
Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, who lived in the 13th century, is still recognized as one of the most…
Four Cups of Tea
A visit to a mosque and a simple gesture of kindness remind the author that, despite what the…
Complexity Or Cooperativity?
Books, bodies, and beautiful paintings – these are all emergent systems. As our understanding of these systems grows,…
Bless Your Own Baby
Upon the birth of her first child, the author took it upon herself to bestow an important blessing.…
Humans and Metallic Materials
If we study the way metals are structured and processed, lessons can be drawn about how human’s function,…
Ghana and More
The Fountain was among the organizers of an important conference in Ghana. Many participants described the conference as…
Numerical Codes and Gematrical Mysteries in the Qur’an
Just as there is a perfect order that allows life to exist and function, there are incredible numerical…
Building a Society of Noble Ideals
The humans of this age have been victimized by a lack of idealism. Sometimes, in addition to lacking…
Fuel Cells
Today, humans get most of their energy from fossil fuels. We know this rate of consumption isn’t sustainable.…
The Impeccable Sanitation of the Blood
Think of a marvelous machine that consists of pipes, pumps, processors, and plugs. This machine grinds and grates,…