A Very High Peak To Climb
On Sunday, I requested a friend of mine to babysit my two young boys so I could attend…
Issue
51 articles
Exhibitions
Travel has never been easier than today, and growing numbers of passengers are filling airports and bus terminals…
Universality of Diversity
One good thing about having a smart phone is that they have this fascinating application that locates where…
The Freedom of Religion, the Concept of War, and Gulen
Scholars have put forward varying ideas on the legitimacy of war in Islam. While there is consensus on…
Editorial: Culture of Coexistence
The Fountain is co-sponsoring an international conference in Abuja, Nigeria, November 18-19. The theme is “Establishing a Culture…
Reading the Media and the Universe
“If you don’t read the newspaper, you are uninformed. If you do read the newspaper, you are misinformed,”…
The Fountain Talks
2011 has started off with a bang. Many Arab countries are following the examples of Tunisia and Egypt.…
Peacebuilding
Everything has a price; in particular, things as precious as peace always come at a heavy cost. Peace…
The Inner System of Life
The human model that has been fantasized in modern times is a heavily downgraded form of the “authorized…
Beyond the Mountains
In the morning I checked everything a second time: yes, I had my razors and shaving cream, an…
Science Square
The semantic roots of a word may open up new horizons which relate it to a broader frame…
Home
Home is special for everyone. For many, it is where they were born and raised. For others it…
At What Age Did Aisha Marry the Prophet?
When covering the life of Prophet Muhammad, one of the most debatable topics is that of the age…
“WIN”-Win for All With Dialogue
A win-win scenario, or game, describes a situation where the two parties involved manage to devise an action…
A Serendipitous November
“Yes, we can,” responded a few hundred thousand people in Chicago to the encouraging and hope-inspiring address of…