Message of Condolence to Egypt
The lands of Islam, heartbroken and abused, are shaking with the ongoing events in Egypt. Tears flow with…
Issue 94 (July - August 2013)
20 articles
Ma’rifa (Spiritual Knowledge of God)
Ma‘rifa literally denotes skill or talent, a special ability that belongs to certain people, and knowing by certain…
Optimization in Nature Intelligent Solutions from Unintelligent Species
In recent years, nature-inspired algorithms have been gaining much popularity due to the increase in magnitude, complexity, and…
Passive Aggression A Bleeding Wound in Our Spiritual Life
“What did she mean with that look? Was she upset with the mess I left behind home? Is…
Exploding Stars Supernovas
What is a supernova? The life of a star is affected by two main factors: while gravitational forces…
The Convivencia in Islamic Spain
For a period of almost four centuries, when Medieval Spain was ruled by the Moors, the believers in…
Immigration in the World and in the Soul
Are you an immigrant? You may ask: who is not an immigrant? Recent statistics show that there are…
Ascencion to His Mercy
As the water of ablution trickles down my face Anticipation overwhelms me in the presence of His Grace…
The Enigma of Time
Under no circumstances can it be said that any nation possesses a greater authority than others with respect…
“The Runners” and Motor Vehicles
The Qur’an points out scientific facts and wonders of technology in a variety of ways. Sometimes it states…
New Nuclear Methods for Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
As we pass through life, we encounter several mental and physical illnesses. Given our physical make-up, we are…
The Worst of all Tribulations
Question: It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “Those afflicted with the severest…
Organizational Commitment
Ever wondered why some people we work with go above and beyond workplace expectations while others hardly meet…
Water: A Fine Balance of Life
Planet earth has been created in the most flexible and durable fashion that even in extreme conditions (in…
I Am an Immigrant
I have come to the conclusion that life is a great irony. More specifically, human life is a…