Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Skepticism
What is Skepticism? Skepticism, loosely defined, is the idea that one can never be certain about any piece…
Knowledge
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Becoming a “Good” Foreign Language Teacher: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
Most language educators would agree that the ultimate goals of a foreign/second (L2) language education are trifold: language…
The Islamic world and cultural revival
Question: The Islamic world has been in a period of stagnation for a long time regarding scientific development…
Three Tiers of Knowledge
“I am here,” she said. Her friends were looking all over for her. “I forgot myself under this…
What Is In a Name?
God’s names were subject to various discussions and books. Arthur C. Clarke has written a science fiction story…
Teaching Metaphors
According to Robert B. Van Engen (2008), a metaphor is a multifaceted literary device that assists in illustrating…
Faith, Wisdom, and Power
Question: What roles do faith, wisdom, and power play in the survival of a society? Faith, especially in…
Dahsha and Hayra (Utter Astonishment and Amazement)
Every traveler journeying in the valleys of love and zeal sometimes burns with the fire of love, and…
A Personal Journey: Read as You Sail!
Facts and knowledge, truth and belief, philosophy and faith, science and religion – these are all about guiding…
The Power in Prayer and Supplication
When the clean black shroud of night enfolds our entire existence, certain darkened souls feel lonely and detached…
Missing Pieces
Once I could see God in one thing – even though it was the vastest, most mysterious, and…
Annemarie Schimmel Building Bridges between East and West
This is an article on the life, works, and efforts of Cemile (the Beautiful), as Annemarie Schimmel (d.…
Editorial: The Joyous Past and the Beautiful Future
The past year was a busy one for The Fountain. Having completed two decades in publishing, we tried…
Ashq (Ecstatic Love)
‘Ashq means intense love of and fondness for perfection, beauty, or physical charm. Sufis usually call this sort…
The Qur’an: An Eternal Journey
We are at the table together for dinner, having a good time. My husband is eating a beef…