Years of Heedlessness
Heedlessness means abstraction, carelessness, and not being oneself. The heedless persons are uninformed about what is going on…
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Circling in the Universe
“It is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon; all (the…
Embryonic Stem Cells: What Do They Hold in Store?
Embryonic stem cells are cells in the early stages of embryonic development when a fertilized egg cell is…
Kidneys: What Are Our Responsibilities?
Every organ in the human body has vital functions. The kidneys play fundamental roles in maintaining human health.…
Editorial Policy
Published bimonthly and distributed throughout the world, The Fountain covers themes on life, belief, knowledge, and universe. In…
Hizmet Embraces the Entire Human Family
I’m saddened to hear that the Hizmet Movement here is being categorized as a terror group. I’ve been…
Hizmet Is a True Embodiment of the Islamic Ideals of Love and Service to the Other
I have seen many un-Islamic cults play out in the word today: ISIS, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, al-Shabab. Hizmet…
Religion and Social Change
he debate over religion’s role in social change has been raging for centuries. The interpretation and perception of…
The Predicament of Ignorance
In a time of darkness and ignorance, we must challenge our preconceived notions, seeking answers in education and…
What Is Missing in Science Education?
Nowadays, despite the increasing amount of knowledge and the means to access it, younger generations are less and…
Freedom (Hurriya)
The realization of every lawful desire without hindrance, freedom from any pressure, confinement, or subservience, the right to…
Occupying Our Human Rights
Four of the world’s greatest religions – Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism – open their stories of man…
Scent Transportation Emerging technologies may change the way we smell – yes, smell – new modes of communication.
What would it be like if, while watching a cooking show, waves of tasty aroma wafting from our…
Divinely Granted Favors
Question: What is meant by the phrase “divinely granted favors”? What are their different dimensions? Divine favors that…
Right vs. Might
In a world where right is equated with might, we must learn that what is truly right is…