RUMİ: Guesthouse
The Guest House
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome...
Yasmeen Abu-Obaid: Why I wear over-sized suits
Yasmeen Abu-Obaid, The Circle
yasmeenabuobaid@hotmail.com
Let's take a moment to look past the boundaries of "nice outfit" because we are currently living in an Era where...
Cafe de Mille et Une Nuit
Seth Mette
If you would like to understand the three facets of existence and events, and if you are curious about the condition of the...
Al-Andalus
Murat Yukseldi
Maria Rosa Menocal (2002) argues that Al-Andalus (711–1492) was a “utopian-like” society in which Jews and Muslims lived side by side in peace...
15 Enlightening Rumi Quotes That Will Change Your Perspective on Life
Mewlana Celaluddin-i Rumi was a famous poet who has influenced countless generations across the world.
He has been described as the most popular poet ever...
Book Review: Jesus & Muhammad: Commonalities of Two Great Religions
Lawrence Brazier
Jesus & Muhammad: Commonalities of Two Great Religions
by Daniel Hummel
Tughra Books
A pleasing coincidence of mutual thought has occurred because some years ago your...
Let’s Take a Coffee Break
Asli Ceren Tahan
Coffee is the second most common beverage in the world after water and the second most widely used product after oil. Some...
Diyaspora’daki Kültür Lokalleri
Engin Sezen, The Circle
Diyaspora'daki Türklerin önemli sorunlarından biri, kültürel ve sanatsal gereksinimlerini karşılayabilecekleri ortamların yetersizliği! Siyaset ve dini tartışmaların dışına çıkıp, kültür ve sanat...
Joseph: Islamic and Christian Teachings from the “Best of Stories”
Suleyman Cifci
Joseph is one of the most important, revered figures in both Islam and Christianity. What lessons can be learned from the Qur’anic and...
Tea in Turkish Culture
Isa E. Hafalir
Some sources mention that Turks traded and consumed tea as early as 400 BC, but tea only became commonplace in Turkey after...