First Journey to Light
Recognized scholar of his time by many contemporaries, and author of the great Risale-i Nur collection, Bediuzzaman Said…
Issue 73 (January - February 2010)
21 articles
The Carrot: A Source of Healing
Arguably one of the most popular vegetables that we use in our kitchens is carrots. With the exception…
Surprise Farewell
Death is a guest at our door, uninvited To some it brings bliss, to others perdition Suddenly shows…
Ikhlas (Sincerity or Purity of Intention)
Ikhlas has been interpreted as being upright, sincere, and pure; being distant from show and ostentation in one’s…
The Flower’s Song
The humble flower swaying free, Bent down in prayer as winds blow by. No glimpse of greed or…
The Prestige
“Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called ‘The Pledge.’ The…
Psychological Projection: Islamic and Freudian Views
Projection is a term applied by Sigmund Freud for the act of projecting one’s feelings, attitudes, etc. onto…
Two Perspectives on Nature
We have a book written in golden letters lying in front of us. The decoration of the pages…
Memory and Forgetfulness
Adam forgot, so did his children. How does our brain store information? How is it possible to make…
Torture and Human Rights
The Fountain magazine was discussed in one of the panels of the “East and West Encounters the Gulen…
Sugar and the Human Body
In the world we live in today, while great efforts are being made to improve human health, diabetes…
Fleeting Storms, Perennial Breezes
Despite all odds, time seems to flow toward long awaited days of splendor and hours of bliss. Albeit,…
Tales from Rumi: Rediscovering a World Classic
Tales from RumiEdited by Ali Fuat BilkanTranslated by Jeannette Squires Okur9781597841245Tughra Books, 2008 There are books that I…
Playing with Genes: Gene Therapy
As we live our lives, we often come across problems that can block our way. If our car…
Spirals: Windows to Reflective Thought
Spirals and helices are each a work-of-art and they are found in many dimensions of existence, from galaxies…