Music of the Spheres
Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to…
Society
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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…
The Realm of Zeal
Everything comes up roses in our sphere, rapture, zeal, and joy… So enraptured that We’re oblivious to spring…
Medina Charter and Pluralism
The clash of civilizations, cultures, tribes, and religions seems to be prevalent throughout all of history. At the…
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…
A Record to Break…
Halima heard the front door close with a click that was almost inaudible. Casting a quick look at…
Spiritual Capital for Social Change
When talking about capital most people think of money, gold, homes, and land. But there is a new…
Storm of Change
It was one of the first days of spring when a butterfly appeared in our forest. She was…
Bridging Omo-ilu and Ara-ilu Gaps… A Simple Justobification
Societies are often classified into different groups. These groups could be ethnic, as in most Sub-Saharan African societies,…
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…
Inside a Patient’s Room
Hospital chaplains often intersect a person’s life at the time of their most desperate need. An unwed mom…
Renewers
If education is an act of “renewal” in beliefs, ideas, hopes, happiness, misery, and practices, a renewal that…
Married to a Turk?!
“Have you lost your mind?!” Professor Lydia cried as soon as I announced that I had been engaged…
Surprise Farewell
Death is a guest at our door, uninvited To some it brings bliss, to others perdition Suddenly shows…
Tales from Rumi: Rediscovering a World Classic
Tales from RumiEdited by Ali Fuat BilkanTranslated by Jeannette Squires Okur9781597841245Tughra Books, 2008 There are books that I…