A Symphony of Compassion
God calls us to make music in our world; to perform in a global symphony of compassion. If…
Society
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Putting Yourself in Others’ Shoes
Empathy is more important than ever in human relations. Be it among employer and employee, husband and wife,…
Curvature of the Heavens
Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, who lived in the 13th century, is still recognized as one of the most…
Bless Your Own Baby
Upon the birth of her first child, the author took it upon herself to bestow an important blessing.…
Speaking: A Magical Gift
He burst into tears. He could not understand what was happening to him. He looked like his friends,…
A Festival of Dialogue Exploring Multiculturalism and Language Diversity
The opportunity for 15 countries to assemble beneath one banner under the South African sky is a feat…
Four Cups of Tea
A visit to a mosque and a simple gesture of kindness remind the author that, despite what the…
The Religious, Historical, and Cultural Development of Islamic Calligraphy
Islamic calligraphy isn’t just a gorgeous style of art, but a symbol for how rich and diverse the…
Karl Marx, the Prophet of Materialism
Re-examining the philosophical roots of Marx’s famously flawed ideology If there is any thinker or philosopher who has…
Religion and Social Change
he debate over religion’s role in social change has been raging for centuries. The interpretation and perception of…
The Secret to Red Lipstick, and Other Correspondence
Far scarier than evil men … is the idea that, wonderful as my life has been, there might…
Turkey’s Path to Democratization: Barriers, Actors, Outcomes
A rich cultural melting pot and a bridge between East and West, Turkey’s emerging democracy faces challenges and…
Separation and Hopes
Again I remembered the days of separation, Years mixed with tears passed by. I shuddered and froze in…
“Hoop Dreaming”
Combining sports and education, and motivated by faith, Hassan Fofana is helping dreams come true for students in…
Pre-marital Counseling for Prosperous Marriages
If young adults are educated before and throughout the marriage process, relationship deterioration can be prevented in the…