A Wonder
Mystified, like those who search for the truth, a five-year old girl asks her mother to tell her…
Society
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The “Turkish Letters” of Ogier G. de Busbecq (1520-1592)
The Ottomans had a strong cultural and political presence over the Middle East, North Africa and South Eastern…
Portrait of a Mother
I am a mother, instead of a picture, multiplication table adorns my kitchen wall. I have 8 arms…
Forgiving Dad
For many years, Zainab had been struggling to understand the true meaning of forgiveness. She was especially distressed…
The Spread of Islam
There are several historical reasons for the astounding spread of Islam throughout Arabia and abroad after Muhammad’s death…
The Realm of Zeal
Everything comes up roses in our sphere, rapture, zeal, and joy… So enraptured that We’re oblivious to spring…
Music of the Spheres
Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to…
Mother Tongue: The Language of Heart and Mind
Today we are all witnessing an aspect of globalization which is the increasing movement of people from one…
The Influence of Islamic Art on M.C. Escher
Although most of us do not remember or have not ever heard the name M.C. Escher, we are…
Medina Charter and Pluralism
The clash of civilizations, cultures, tribes, and religions seems to be prevalent throughout all of history. At the…
In the land of Yooks and Zooks
What you are about to read is a review of a children’s book which had been banned from…
Signs
Verily, in all this there are messages indeed for those who can read the signs. A conversation I…
Storm of Change
It was one of the first days of spring when a butterfly appeared in our forest. She was…
Spiritual Capital for Social Change
When talking about capital most people think of money, gold, homes, and land. But there is a new…
When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a TimeBy Greg Mortenson and David…