Simple and Beautiful Momentum
Every occurrence in nature obeys some kind of relation that has been put in operation in the universe,…
Issue 63 (May - June 2008)
20 articles
Women Confined and Mistreated
Question: Some people claim that in Muslim societies, women are confined to their home and they are oppressed.…
Black Locks
You shot me in the heart, set me on fire, The only rose of my fate, sweet musk-scented…
Like It or Not, We All Like the Same Thing
There were some little puzzles that kept my mind busy all the time when I was a child.…
Vitamin and Mineral Pills: The Right Answer for a Healthy Life?
In human health, the importance of vitamins is indisputable. Proof of this are the numerous illnesses associated with…
Science and Faith:Is it Possible for a Scientist to Believe? An Overview of the Western Tradition
The relationship between science and religion can hardly be described as a good friendship. Indeed, as part of…
Mathematical Thinking
Equipped with the faculties of curiosity and intelligence, human beings have built telescopes and launched spacecraft to discover…
Happy Birthday, Son!
Aisha looked at the clock hanging nearby. “It is time,” she hurried, “I have to go.” She wondered…
Qalb (Heart) – 1
In the words of Ibrahim Haqqi of Erzurum: The heart is the home of God; purify it from…
Beyond Order: Optimality and Sub-Optimality in the Universe
This article deals with the feature of the universe known as “optimality.” It particularly deals with optimality in…
Nanotechnology in Sponges
Sponges, though it is still not clear whether they are plants or animals, are inspiring the solution to…
An American Muslim in Istanbul
Like so many American Muslims, Istanbul too stands at the crossroads of East and West. My trip to…
Seeing the Third Quality of Light Polarization Vision
Sun is the main source of light for Earth. Without light, there would be no sight for us.…
People with Disabilities from an Islamic Perspective
Special education and the Islamic principle of inclusion Historically, people with disabilities have been prey to society’s misconceptions,…
Compassion: The Essence of All Existence
Stories of the prophets are found both in the Qur’an and the Bible, and the prophets appear as…