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Modern scientific cosmology began in 1915 with the publication of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. Could it explain Qur'anic statements, known for more than 1400 years, regarding the origin, evolution, ending, and even re-creation of the Universe?
As the world once again reels in shock and revulsion following this week's coordinated attacks in Brussels that killed 31 innocent people and injured nearly 260 others, a chilling reality is emerging - terrorism has become an organized industry.
When I took early retirement a decade ago, I planned to do a lot more traveling and writing, which I've done. But I've also discovered how difficult it is to enact the original concept of retiring; that is, being in solitude for contemplation and prayer.
Animals are innocent; they live by the book of nature. As far as we know, they don't ask themselves about the meaning of life. But for better or worse, we humans tend to ask that question a lot, especially as we grow older.
Is my body really mine alone? The law thinks so … sometimes. But when it would cost the government money to help me take care of it, then the law tells me that my body belongs to everyone. Bizarre.
The independent research centre Baseera (Egyptian Center for Public Opinion Research) reported recently that after 22 months in office 79% of Egyptians still approve of President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi's performance, while 13% disapprove and 8% remain undecided.
Six years ago on, one of my frequent visits to my native country, I was browsing in a large downtown Cairo bookstore. I had just picked up an English-language art book about Egypt and was leafing through the pages. After a few moments I realized that a woman nearby was looking at me and the book in my hand. Not a word was exchanged, but I kept looking at the book, then at her, and back at the book again.
I recently spent a delightful evening listening to live classical Arabic songs and instrumental music by the Canadian Arabic Orchestra and Choir. Those two hours at the Conrad Performing Arts Centre in downtown Kitchener felt like pure magic.
On June 6, Muslims around the world marked the beginning of Ramadan, a month in the Islamic lunar calendar, which "shifts" eleven days earlier each year with respect to the Gregorian solar calendar.
1. The Three Great Pyramids and Sphinx: You can even go inside one of them for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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