Reflections on Altruism
Nobody can doubt that altruism is a watchword of modern ethics. A standard dictionary definition of the word…
Issue 110 (March - April 2016)
16 articles
The Odyssey to the Heart of the City of Angels
I have a secret. I discovered why the full moon is so luminous in South California. I will…
At the Obesity-Immunity Crossroads
The worldwide prevalence and incidence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent decades. Oversized food portions, inactive lifestyles,…
Folk Religion Can Sometimes Grow Piety
In the modern world, large scale emigration has brought many Muslims into close contact with other Muslims from…
Wings of Humbleness
Question: How is it possible to reach a balance between pursuing high achievements and seek perfection on one…
Science and Square
Cataracts could be cured by using stem-cell-based treatments 1-Hayashi R. et al. Co-ordinated ocular development from human iPS…
Faith for Peace
Faith is safety. Faith is about security and confidence. Safety is a multifaceted condition, ranging from one’s inner…
Muslims, We Have to Critically Review Our Understanding of Islam
I share profound frustration with a billion-and-a-half Muslims around the world at the fact that such groups commit…
Quasars and Our Location in the Universe
Imagine you are in a place where everything around you is moving. If somebody asks you to locate…
Self-Education: What To Do with the Naughty Child Inside?
Parenting is one of humanity’s most difficult tasks – but it’s also one of the most important ones.…
The Adaptive Immune System and Its Molecular Details
At some point in our lives, all humans have been infected by viruses. In most cases, the infection…
Max Kerner: “Holy Wisdom Needed to Create a Shared Culture in Europe”
Professor Max Kerner, the former Deputy President at Aachen RWTH, one of the top universities of Europe, is…
Misconceptions about Calories
How true are the calorie values written on food packs? Do different methods of preparation, such as boiling,…
The Spiritual Heart in the Thought of Fethullah Gulen
If a person is to realize the true meaning intended by the creation of the human, they must…
Dahsha and Hayman (Amazement and Stupor)
While discussing ecstasy and willful rapture, we have mentioned the states of dahsha (utmost astonishment) and hayman (stupor).…