Building a Society of Noble Ideals
The humans of this age have been victimized by a lack of idealism. Sometimes, in addition to lacking…
Faith
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Standing against Radicalism: The Example of Abu Hanifa
Radicalism is a destructive force that threatens bonds within a society. It violates social order, for those who…
The 99 Names Project
Fourteen years ago, two dozen people changed, in the blink of an eye, how 300 million people view…
Promoting Global Fellowship around the Kitchen Table
As a child growing up in rural Illinois in a small farm town, I only dreamt that I…
The Islamic world and cultural revival
Question: The Islamic world has been in a period of stagnation for a long time regarding scientific development…
Faith, Wisdom, and Power
Question: What roles do faith, wisdom, and power play in the survival of a society? Faith, especially in…
The Science of Courage, Compassion, and Connection
I’m not happy with how I look … I’m terrible with money … My parents are so disappointed…
Editorial: Drawing Closer
“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, to draw closer, to find…
Living Faith in Sanliurfa
In the remarkable interfaith city of Urfa, the author is surprised by extraordinary generosity which exemplifies the city’s…
Are You Alone?
Loneliness is a serious public health concern, akin to both obesity and smoking. Why is it not treated…
Missing Pieces
Once I could see God in one thing – even though it was the vastest, most mysterious, and…
Feast of Sacrifice Spreading The Spirit of Love, Care, and Sharing
On the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, Christians and Muslims come together to celebrate abundance. Thursday, November 1st, 2012.…
Istanbul: Conversations on Life, Knowledge, and Belief
November 4-10, 2013 / Istanbul, Turkey The Fountain organized a three-day conference in Istanbul featuring scholars and academics…
Planet Without Laughter
Though we cannot see humor, like faith, we perceive it all around us. Once upon a time there…
A Conversation Starter
The question of dialogues between different faiths and cultures is one of the most important questions of our…