Living for Others
Question: How should believers approach the tribulations of those who devote themselves to the happiness of others? “So…
Issue 148 (Jul - Aug 2022)
13 articles
Kilwa Kisiwani – the wealthiest Swahili city-state
Considered as a World Heritage Site, Kilwa (or “Quiloa”) bears testimony to the rich heritage and flourishing Indian…
The Troubled Watermill – Dertli Dolap: A Commentary
My intention in writing this piece is to elucidate crucial concepts in a poem written by Yunus Emre—concepts…
A Writer’s Prayer
My personal sense of unease had been with me for some time, although “unease” is putting it mildly.…
A Journey of the Mind in the Mother’s Womb
The universe as a whole is a grand book of God, Try any of its letters; the meaning…
Chela 2 (Suffering)
Although suffering always takes on the same form, dervishes experience it differently according to their capacities and their…
Restorative Justice
When crime happens, it usually involves two kinds of stakeholders: primary and secondary (McCold 2000). The categorization is…
Dreams Are Fragile
Our dreams are fragile. Our dreams can fade away almost instantly when our beliefs weaken, or our needs…
Pomegranate
The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit with abundant seeds and a perfect packaging. A vital food…
The Inner Dimensions of Faith as a Ground of Interreligious Dialogue
As the famous Sufi poet Jalal al-Din al-Rumi (d. 1273) once said, “Listen with ears of tolerance, see…
Is There an Overspecialization Problem in Medicine?
Everyone needs to go to the doctor at some point in his or her life. If there is…
And as Hearts Beat with Tenderness
Sacred days and nights imbue everything and everyone with their own color, their own distinctive taste, and their…
Editorial: Suffering
Nobody wants it, but it looks like “suffering” is one powerful source of impetus for us to move…