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Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

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Editorial (Gratitude)

15 October 2018 | The Fountain | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Who are we? How do we define ourselves? Where do we place ourselves within the context of current events and tribulations we face? While pointing to the changing dynamics of the times, this issue’s lead article calls on us to discover who we are and what we, as human beings, are meant to be so that…

The Dynamics of a Changing World

The Dynamics of a Changing World

15 October 2018 | M. Fethullah Gulen | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Today’s generations will leave aside their material, and even spiritual, expectations by sacrificing their own whims and desires, choosing to live for others rather than themselves. From day one, the human experience has been that of continual change and transformation. While these processes o…

The Honeybee

The Honeybee

15 October 2018 | Dr. Ibrahim B. Syed | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

The three monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam extensively mention bees and honey in their scriptures. For instance, Chapter 16 of the Qur’an is titled “The Bee.” Other religions also allude to bees and honey. Primary Hindu Vedic scriptures, some as old as 1500 BC, have allusions…

The Boycott: How the Prophet and Early Muslims Responded to the Oppression

The Boycott: How the Prophet and Early Muslims Responded to the Oppression

15 October 2018 | Momina Naveed | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

When some of the earliest Muslims faced a devastating boycott, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) turned not to violence, but to faith and brotherhood. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and early Muslims responded to the tyranny of the pagans with the utmost resolve and patience. They…

Alzheimer’s: Causes and How to Prevent It

Alzheimer’s: Causes and How to Prevent It

15 October 2018 | Atif Yorulmaz | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

As human life expectancy has grown longer, it has led to the emergence of disease that were once quite rare. One of these is Alzheimer’s. At the beginning, Alzheimer’s manifests as a decrease in overall everyday activity. It becomes more apparent as mental functions decrease and cognition weakens…

Ramadan and Yom Kippur: Why Afflict Ourselves By Fasting?

Ramadan and Yom Kippur: Why Afflict Ourselves By Fasting?

15 October 2018 | Allen S. Maller | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Jalal al-Din al-Rumi taught, “Ritual prayer can be different in every religion, but belief never changes” (Fihi Mafih). In the light of this insight I would like to share why I think of myself, especially during Ramadan, as a Reform Rabbi and a Muslim Jew.

Kidneys: What Are Our Responsibilities?

Kidneys: What Are Our Responsibilities?

15 October 2018 | Osman Arslan | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Every organ in the human body has vital functions. The kidneys play fundamental roles in maintaining human health. One of the most important functions of the kidneys is producing urine. This function is performed by nephrons, the morphological unit in our kidneys. A nephron is simply made up of th…

Mukashafa (Disclosure)

Mukashafa (Disclosure)

15 October 2018 | M. Fethullah Gulen | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Mukashafa (derived from kashf, meaning discovering or unveiling) denotes that the Divine mysteries will be disclosed to those well-versed in the Divine truths when, by rising through a spiritual struggle, they are able to perceive and come to know the truths about the Divine Names and Attributes. T…

Life and Education Based on Positive Thought

Life and Education Based on Positive Thought

15 October 2018 | Esra Akdogan | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Positive thinking is a mental attitude, a process of generating thoughts that transform energy into reality. In this article, we will approach positive thinking, especially in education, from a psychological perspective. What is positive thinking? How does it occur? What factors are associated wit…

A Miraculous Molecule: Hemoglobin

A Miraculous Molecule: Hemoglobin

15 October 2018 | Omer Yildiz | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Do you know what hemoglobin does? You should, because it has been perfectly created to keep you alive! Hemoglobin is one of the miraculous molecules in the human body. While its most important function is to carry oxygen in the blood, it also plays a role in maintaining the body’s acid-base ba…

Avoid the Negaholics – Always

Avoid the Negaholics – Always

15 October 2018 | Salma Hany Abdel Fattah | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Some people are full of negative thoughts. They don’t dream or strive. These are negaholics, and if you’re trying to achieve great things you must not listen to them! Attention! They are everywhere, sapping your energy, attacking your immune system; before you even notice, they change your lif…

In the Footsteps of Wisdom: A Journey Through Said Nursi’s Eighth Word

In the Footsteps of Wisdom: A Journey Through Said Nursi’s Eighth Word

15 October 2018 | Fethullah Simsek | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

“Ideology is the marriage of the truth with the apocryphal whereas wisdom is the distinction of the former from the others,” (1) says Cemil Meriç, a prominent Turkish intellectual figure, philosopher, and influencer of twentieth century Turkey. Wisdom is the property of West and East together; it's…

Under the Shade of Tranquility: My Meeting with Fethullah Gülen

Under the Shade of Tranquility: My Meeting with Fethullah Gülen

15 October 2018 | Imam Mamadou Toure | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

No concept is more central to Islam than the concept of peace. From our origins, to how we are to live in this world, to our return to Allah – every milestone in the life of man is associated, in the Qur’an, with peace. Peace is rooted in humanity’s very beginnings. In the Qur’an, the place humani…

Repairing the Stronghold of Faith

Repairing the Stronghold of Faith

15 October 2018 | M. Fethullah Gulen | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Question: Bediuzzaman says that the stronghold of faith has been damaged for years. What needs to be done to restore this stronghold? Answer: Restoring is thousand times harder to achieve than destroying. To achieve a restoration, all inner and outer factors must be present. However, the absence o…

Science Square (Issue 125)

Science Square (Issue 125)

15 October 2018 | The Fountain | Issue 125 (Sep - Oct 2018)

Robotic skins turn everyday objects into multifunctional robots Boot et al. OmniSkins: Robotic skins that turn inanimate objects into multifunctional robots. Science Robotics, September 2018. When you think of a robot, you likely think of a rigid and heavy electronic machine, one made for a s…

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