The Middle Way
Democritus (460-370 BC), an ancient Greek philosopher, described the human being as “a world in miniature” akin to…
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The Orientalists – Part 1
Author’s note: Many of the books and authors mentioned here are well-known. There are dozens more from writers…
“And not equal are the good deed and the bad” – On Violence, Power, and Peace in Turkey’s Most Disastrous Year
Why do the most violent people in the world accuse the most peaceful of violence? The last year…
Hizmet Is a True Embodiment of the Islamic Ideals of Love and Service to the Other
I have seen many un-Islamic cults play out in the word today: ISIS, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, al-Shabab. Hizmet…
Is There an American Muslim Song?
Islam in America presents a growing field of research for social scientists who explore Muslim societies and the…
Globalized Islam and the Muslims in the West
We are living in a globalized world. Different communities live side by side more than any other time…
“Don’t Forget to Like Me”
Social media has become an important part of our lives. It has led a communication revolution, making it…
The Gülen Community: Who to Believe – Politicians or Actions?
On July 15, 2016, while President Erdoğan was vacationing in the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris, Istanbul and…
Ibn Khaldun on Luxury and the Destruction of Civilizations
“At the beginning of the empire, the tax rates were low and the revenues were high. At the…
Schoolgirls Kidnapped in Nigeria!
Introduction On the night of January 13, 2017, eight people were kidnapped at gun point in the Ogun…
A Culture of Peace
The 21st century finds humanity at a crossroads. After centuries of material progress have brought undreamed of comforts,…
Baby in the Cold
Abandoned babies left on the steps of a church or a mosque are not unfamiliar news for many…
Artificial Intelligence and the Singularity of Mankind
Throughout history, human civilization has been mainly agricultural. Today, we supposedly live in the “digital” age. Scientific advancements…
From Whales to Technology
The shape of cars and airplanes directly affect their fuel consumption and performance. For proof of the connection…
Countering Violent Extremism? – What Happens in Molenbeek Matters in Milwaukee
On the day I spoke in Brussels at a conference on “countering violent extremism,” a gun battle broke…