Istighraq (Immersion)
Literally meaning absorption, diving into, becoming deeply involved in, istighraq (immersion) denotes transportation by joy, oblivion of the…
Issue 119 (September - October 2017)
19 articles
Joseph: Islamic and Christian Teachings from the “Best of Stories” (Part 1)
Joseph is one of the most important, revered figures in both Islam and Christianity. What lessons can be…
Joseph: Islamic and Christian Teachings from the “Best of Stories” (Part 2)
The Biblical accounts indicate that the name Joseph means, “The Lord will add” (Genesis 30:24). It was…
How Do Ants Find Their Way?
Imagine you are a desert ant. You get out of your nest to search for food in the…
A Tale of Two Ends
My pen is heavy and my words are messy; is the world I know gone already? I miss…
Wet Cupping Therapy
It was not an extraordinary thing when Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, won six…
Enes Kanter – A Dervish in the NBA
Enes Kanter is unique among American athletes. He is one of the few practicing Muslim players in the…
Sincerity
“Always intend to earn God’s good pleasure when performing your deeds, for God accepts deeds that are done…
Eat fat, live longer?
As more people live into their ’80s and ’90s, scientists focus more on the issues of healthy aging.…
Souls Devoted to the Path of Truth
Devoting oneself to communicating the truth is an expression of humanity’s privilege of having “the perfect pattern” in…
Why are yawns contagious?
Why do we yawn if someone else does? Ecophenomena drives us to imitate other people’s actions, but it’s…
The Heart and the Miraculous Blood Flow in Our Body
One of my patients came one day with her daughter and complained about her being too weak to…
“Pen” diagnoses cancer in 10 seconds
A team of engineers and scientists has developed a “pen” that accurately identifies cancerous tissues during surgery within…
Globalized Islam and the Muslims in the West
We are living in a globalized world. Different communities live side by side more than any other time…
How to Face a Disaster?
Hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes … More people are being affected by more natural disasters. But life’s challenges do…