On the Perfecting of a Prophet
It is one of the articles of faith of Islam to believe in the Prophet Muhammad, peace be…
Issue 65 (September - October 2008)
19 articles
Some Logical Principles in the Qur’an
When we read the Qur’an, we notice that it appeals to human reasoning and invites us to reason.…
Biogas as a Clean Energy
Recent years have witnessed rapid industrialization and population growth, along with profligate consumption of energy. This in turn…
Tears of Regret
I was sitting at the dining table, minding my own business, that is, struggling to read a novel…
The Horizon of Science
Atoms and molecules function at the foundation of the entire visible universe and its emerging characteristics. Our nutritional…
Fasting in Ramadan and Developing Self-Control
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a special month of the year…
Reflections on the Children of Israel and the Qur’an
The Qur’an is the only book of revelation that includes within itself a theory of prophethood which includes…
Huzn (Sadness or Sorrow)
Sufis use the word huzn (sadness) as the opposite of rejoicing and joy, and to express the pain…
Turning the Tables to Build Intercultural Friendships
Introduction It is usually easy to associate with people from one’s own culture. Why step out of your…
The Fundamental Spiritual Benefit of Fasting
The prime goal of Islamic spirituality is to establish an intimate and personal closeness to God. While the…
A Historical Review of Dreams
There are two questions concerning dreams, which have always puzzled human beings. One concerns the actual meaning or…
The Relationship between Law and the Benefits of Intermingling Them
From the ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles to Shakespeare, Dickens and modern legal dramatist Grisham, stories about law have…
Search for Life on Planets Orbiting Other Stars
Introduction For a long time astronomers have talked about the nine planets orbiting the Sun. These nine heavenly…
Adaptation to Conditions
In August when the world’s focus was fixed on the most costly ever Olympic Games in Beijing (estimated…
Ottoman Women: Myth and Reality
Asli Sancar, born and raised in the United States of America, has been living in Istanbul for over…