The End of Nostalgia: What Does Amazon Buying The Washington Post Mean?
As a boy in the Indiana suburbs, I remember waking up and walking to the end of my…
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Welcome
Welcome to the first ever blog written for The Fountain. In celebrating our 20th anniversary this year, we…
The Fountain 94
The Fountain 94 takes us on multiple immigration experiences in which we will face the challenges of moving…
Message of Condolence to Egypt
The lands of Islam, heartbroken and abused, are shaking with the ongoing events in Egypt. Tears flow with…
Strength Through Diplomacy
In the wake of the – very tentative – Syrian weapons deal between Russia and the United States,…
The Worst of all Tribulations
Question: It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “Those afflicted with the severest…
“The Runners” and Motor Vehicles
The Qur’an points out scientific facts and wonders of technology in a variety of ways. Sometimes it states…
Ascencion to His Mercy
As the water of ablution trickles down my face Anticipation overwhelms me in the presence of His Grace…
The Convivencia in Islamic Spain
For a period of almost four centuries, when Medieval Spain was ruled by the Moors, the believers in…
Exploding Stars Supernovas
What is a supernova? The life of a star is affected by two main factors: while gravitational forces…
Passive Aggression A Bleeding Wound in Our Spiritual Life
“What did she mean with that look? Was she upset with the mess I left behind home? Is…
Optimization in Nature Intelligent Solutions from Unintelligent Species
In recent years, nature-inspired algorithms have been gaining much popularity due to the increase in magnitude, complexity, and…
Ma’rifa (Spiritual Knowledge of God)
Ma‘rifa literally denotes skill or talent, a special ability that belongs to certain people, and knowing by certain…
Water a Fine Balance of Life
“Water is everywhere around us and in us, tangible as sweat, visible as the high seas, invisible as…
Can a Filling Imitate a Tooth?
Teeth may lose their hard structure because of decay or various other reasons. The loss of the dental…