The Spread of Islam
There are several historical reasons for the astounding spread of Islam throughout Arabia and abroad after Muhammad’s death…
Issue 77 (September - October 2010)
17 articles
Forgiving Dad
For many years, Zainab had been struggling to understand the true meaning of forgiveness. She was especially distressed…
Our Unique Digital Footprint
The term “footprint” refers in general to traces left or caused by human beings through the consumption of…
Bridging the Nano and Macro Worlds: Shadowing and Reemission
Understanding the dynamics involved in the formation and development of physical structures on both atomic and galactic scales…
True Altruism and Unconditional Love
Altruism and love – these are two words that are fast losing meaning in today’s world of violence,…
Portrait of a Mother
I am a mother, instead of a picture, multiplication table adorns my kitchen wall. I have 8 arms…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…
Critical Thinking
The Fountain Magazine recently published an interview with Nobel Laurate Ahmad Zewail, in which he answered a question…
Straighten Up Yourself and Know It’s a Miracle
Just after having started my job at the university, I was shocked by some sad news. One of…
Career and Kids: Can I Have Both?
I was just sitting there hysterically crying and thinking what I would do now. It didn’t seem like…
Brittany’s Spirit: A Legacy of Learning and Living
It was a day not unlike any other typical school day. I got up at 5:30 a.m., caught…
It’s Me Peter, Your Nervous System
Dear Peter! Finally, I have come to say goodbye to you. As you probably know, there is a…
Time Management
Question: How should a person spend one day, one week, one month, and one year in order to…
Women
Male-domination is a matter of dispute in every sphere of life as much as it is in language.…
How the tests survive
1- How the “fit” tests survive Original Article: Lewis, G.D. et al., Science Translational Medicine 2, 33 (2010).…