Big Dipper
It was a long, cool February night here in the bustling streets of Manila. Once again, I looked…
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Freedom of Religion and Apostasy: Addressing Tensions Between Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Islam
Addressing Tensions Between Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Islam The way we understand the state, religion, individual, and…
The Pinnacles
There is an extraordinary forest in the south-western part of Australia that often fascinates its visitors. Contrary to…
Finding and Existence (Wujud)
Wujud (finding and existence) is not what is meant in Qur’anic statements like the following: They assuredly find…
Date: A Miraculous Fruit
The date is a fruit that is mentioned both in the Qur’an and the Bible, and is introduced…
Cyberbullying and Digital Citizenship
Schools are places of learning and development, but they are not free from conflicts. Acts of violence, bullying,…
Nizamiye: Reviving the Role of the Masjid
Travelling North on the N1 between Pretoria and Johannesburg, the busiest motorway in South Africa, the familiar green…
Kneeling
Some of us used to kneel to pray, to share communion to exchange vows, to grieve at a…
Cultivating a Limitless Mind in the Age of Growth Mindset
In her book titled Limitless Mind, Professor Jo Boaler discusses six keys of learning to create opportunities for…
Sakinah and Shekinah: A Word Alive with God’s Presence
Sakinah is an important word and a very important concept in both Islamic and Jewish thought. In Islamic…
Music: A Universal Healing Language
The motion of the stars and celestial bodies result in inaudible sounds, reflecting the mathematical harmony of the…
Facing Oneself – 4
Continued from the previous issue. Such a saintly figure, Zayn al-Abidin always lowered his head humbly at the…
Editorial (Issue 136): Achieving our Potential
We are all going on different journeys through life. They often relate to one another, such as the…
2019-2020 Essay Contest Winners
We read over a thousand of your stories over the past 3 months that detailed the hardships, challenges,…
2019-2020 Essay Contest Shortlist Top 60
Here comes the top 60 who made it out of thousands of submissions. We congratulate all for their…