Church of Mary
In his book, The Culture of Ambiguity: Another History of Islam, the contemporary Islamic scholar Thomas Bauer wrote:…
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Globetrotters of the Middle Ages
Sain bina, dear readers! As-Salamu Alaikum! Or would you prefer Hello? With this multilingual welcome I hope to…
Clash of Wills
The histories of nations are shaped by countless stories, both real and fictional; in most cases, the line…
How To Listen To Your Life
All the inspirational material we find around us—poetry, fiery speeches, wise quotes—warns us never to feel down or…
Civil Rights, the Hizmet Movement, and the Liberative Power of Education
One of the foundational principles of the teachings of M. Fethullah Gulen, and thus one of the animating…
Sculpture of the Carpenter
As always, on the eve of his birthday, he planned a new sculpture in his mind. He brought…
Old Man
By your side There is peace, A quiet place Of beauty and realisation, Where wisdom Seeks reason and…
Why Math Education?
In this article, we will discuss why math education is a very crucial component of the core K-12…
Where Is the Virtual World Taking Human Relationships?
Humanity is now facing one of its greatest ailments – and it threatens to overwhelm us. Though terminal…
A Symphony of Compassion
God calls us to make music in our world; to perform in a global symphony of compassion. If…
Leiden: Living the Poems of Tolerance
The events of early January, 2015, in Paris, France, have left many people angry, confused, repulsed, and afraid.…
Survival of the Local and Cultural Identity
Ermek Tursynov’s Shal (2012) (“The Old Man”) is one of the many masterpieces Kazakh cinema produced both during…
How Fair Are We When Looking into the Past
I remember that in fourth grade one of my classmates was impersonating George Washington, the first president of…
Let’s Take a Coffee Break
Coffee is the second most common beverage in the world after water and the second most widely used…
Piri Reis and His World Map
Piri Reis was the founder of Turkish cartography. From a Turkish family who immigrated to Gallipoli from Karaman…