Parents: The First Teachers in the School of Humanity
It is very interesting to note the importance that God places on children respecting and honoring parents. The…
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Dream, Believe, Fly
Dream. Believe. Fly. This is my motto in life, now that I am fifty-five. Dream, Believe, Fly. These…
A Subject of the Divine Promises: Ishmael
The family story of Ishmael is one of the ten family histories into which the book of Genesis…
Remembering the Super Victim: A Letter from a Villain’s Mom to a Superhero
My husband had never been a family man; he was always focused and devoted to his work. For…
For the Sake of Autism…
The courtyard vibrated at the sound of the school bell. Immediately the playground burst into life as children…
Coping with Autism
“When I took my one-year old son to the supermarket, he never responded to other mothers’ playful overtures.…
The “Turkish Letters” of Ogier G. de Busbecq (1520-1592)
The Ottomans had a strong cultural and political presence over the Middle East, North Africa and South Eastern…
A Record to Break…
Halima heard the front door close with a click that was almost inaudible. Casting a quick look at…
Mary
Maryam, or Mary, is the only woman mentioned by name in the Holy Qur’an. She is mentioned in…
Tears of Regret
I was sitting at the dining table, minding my own business, that is, struggling to read a novel…
A Historical Review of Dreams
There are two questions concerning dreams, which have always puzzled human beings. One concerns the actual meaning or…
Happy Birthday, Son!
Aisha looked at the clock hanging nearby. “It is time,” she hurried, “I have to go.” She wondered…
Fundamentals of Rumi’s Thought: A Mevlevi Sufi Perspective
There are numerous translations of Rumi’s poetry into English, but there was still a need for a book…
Divine Truth and Lessons in Paul and Virginia
The French author, Bernardin De Saint Pierre expressed the delicacy and beauty of nature, as well as showing…
Christianity in the Qur’anic Perspective
Based upon what was mentioned in part 1 of this article, I will now discuss how the Qur’an…