Church of Mary
In his book, The Culture of Ambiguity: Another History of Islam, the contemporary Islamic scholar Thomas Bauer wrote:…
Issue 108 (November - December 2015)
21 articles
An Organism Which Doesn’t Burn or Freeze
The land, freshwater lakes and rivers, and seas are adorned with all types of organisms. Up until now,…
Does Islam Promote Violence?
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a huge number of books and articles have been published investigating…
Prayer – A Hotline to God?
As newborn children, we are not able, for example, to shoo away even a fly that lands on…
Creativity as a Process of Reliance in God
No two consecutive generations in human history have ever lived under the same circumstances. The innovation of new…
Don’t Leave Me Alone
My heart and eyes open with You, Impossible obstacles are overcome with You, When Your name is mentioned,…
Globetrotters of the Middle Ages
Sain bina, dear readers! As-Salamu Alaikum! Or would you prefer Hello? With this multilingual welcome I hope to…
Our Brains, Ethics, and the Practice of Prostration
A report from the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, tells us that prostration (sajda) as the early…
Editorial: Combatting The Extremist Cancer
The more the news places Islam side by side with terrorism, the louder we will cry that Islam…
Jihad and Qital: Two Concepts Where Confusion About Islam Starts
In this article, I will try to summarize the concept of jihad and war according to the Qur’an,…
Muslims Must Combat the Extremist Cancer
As the group that calls itself Islamic State, known as ISIS, continues to produce carnage in the Middle…
Loving Words, Loving Actions
I am a practicing Muslim woman living in the USA. Practicing, you may ask? How much? How well?…
A Mystery Signal: Yawning
Humans were created to be aware of our surroundings. We pick up on what is happening around us,…
Science Square (Issue 108)
Processed meat increases cancer risk The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the…
Literacy, Violence, and Reading Habits in the World
In a time of darkness and ignorance, we must challenge our preconceived notions, seeking answers in education and…