Memories should neither be held onto nor rewritten; they should simply be left where they are. Over time they fade, becoming like worn-out rags hanging from an old, rusted clothesline. Yet they remain, reminding us of a simple truth: life unfolds only in this very moment. Everything else is fleeting, like clouds drifting across the sky and over the fields, never stopping, simply following their course. And perhaps it is this idea of passing through that deserves our attention

The Contribution of Muʿtazilite Theology Who is the Artist of the Stars? We might describe Him as the silent Creator—the One who sustains the universe without being confined by either time or space. The cosmic order is not a machine abandoned to run on its own, but a dynamic system governed by laws, relationships, and possibilities. God knows our beginning and our end, yet within this order human beings possess genuine responsibility: we are called to choose what kind of mark

One day, during the Covid pandemic, a friend wrote to me saying that we must reinvent ourselves. Since then, those words have remained with me like a sign, suspended in a higher dimension, because to reinvent ourselves we must learn to fly high enough to perceive the subtle shades that make transformation possible. If we never look beyond what is visible, and never dare to believe in miracles, they will never happen. But if we can reach for the moon, even if only in our dream

One of the deepest questions in the philosophy of religion concerns the fate of those who do not believe. The problem, often referred to as “the dilemma of the disbelievers,” can be stated in simple terms: how can a perfectly just God judge someone who sincerely claims not to have been able to believe? The Qur’an addresses this issue in a complex way, offering a perspective that combines rational reflection, observation of reality, and moral responsibility. Far from promoting

Is Our Food Still Really Ours? Lab-grown meat is already a reality. Milk can now be produced without cows, and scientists are developing foods grown entirely in laboratories. What seemed like science fiction just a few years ago is quickly becoming part of everyday life. The stated goal is a noble one: reducing environmental impact, feeding a growing global population, and making agriculture more efficient. Yet one question continues to divide public opinion: Who will ultimat

The journey of the human being begins as a seed and culminates in a garden. Between these two extremes unfolds the entire adventure of life. The Qur'an invites us to reflect on our very nature. Sūrah al-Insān opens with a profound question: "Has there not come upon the human being a period of time when they were not even something mentioned?" (76:1) Like a seed hidden beneath the soil, the human being emerges from a state of invisibility. We are created, nurtured, tested, and

On Nature, Freedom, and the Art of Choosing From lemon balm to mint, from thyme to dandelion, from melissa to rose. Natural algorithms, natural light, natural creations. A garden is a design that nurtures well-being: a window opening onto a world governed by different rules. To speak of rules is to remember that human beings belong to nature, and that encouraging them to become something they are not risks suppressing the innate creativity that lies at the core of their exist

Human beings have always been on the move. We migrate, relocate, and chase opportunities, work, and dreams. Most people choose to live close to where they work, while others stay where they are and accept hours of commuting every day. This is not only true in major Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi, where I have lived and heard many challenging stories; it happens everywhere. Having a permanent home seems increasingly less like a given and more like a form of foresight.

After the rain, the earth does not settle for a single shade. From the same drops emerge different flowers and fruits, and hillsides painted with ever-changing hues. In Surah Fatir, we are reminded that among the mountains are streaks of white, red, and deep black, and that among human beings, animals, and all living creatures there is also a rich diversity of colors and characteristics. It is remarkable that a text revealed centuries ago draws attention to the visible divers

All it takes is flipping through a newspaper from 1964 or 1968 to realize that whales were already disappearing back then, wiped out by systematic and brutal slaughter, while violence spread through streets, public squares, and homes alike: violence of ideas, violence of class, violence in every form. One reads, perhaps, that by making war impossible, atomic physicists may have destroyed peace itself. On the very same pages that advertise Campari Soda as a source of joy and w