Nujaba (The Nobles)
“Nobles” is a title used for the “fortys,” or some among the “fortys” included in the “men of…
Humility
12 articles
Seeing the World Differently Through Gülen
The second time I met Fethullah Gülen was with a group of academics. We were ushered into a…
Embodiments of Rectitude
There are some exemplary people who we may call “embodiments of rectitude.” These exceptional people look at life…
Earth
In its capacity to manifest Divine Names and the many duties assigned to it, earth is as worthy…
The “Powers” of Ignorance
As an instructor of statistics, I sometimes cannot help but explain the phenomena of the social sciences through…
Deep Peace as the Emerging Alternative
In the early decades of the twenty-first century, strong-men like Okonkwo, the tragic character in Nigerian author Chinua…
Religion and Science as One
“On some evenings we would attend faculty parties,” she said. “It was a heady atmosphere, as we spent…
Reflections on Altruism
Nobody can doubt that altruism is a watchword of modern ethics. A standard dictionary definition of the word…
Gifted Education: A Dilemma
The education of gifted individuals has long been ignored, for several reasons. Some have argued that gifted individuals…
The Best of Creation
In a harsh, corrupt and unforgiving land,came a mercy and salvation.Warring tribes and fierce factions,he united into…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…
The Necessity Of Dialogue
The word “dialogue” derives from two roots: “dia” means “through” and “logos” comprises many overlapping semantic fields and…