Quran & Nature

This is the story of Jasmine, a flower that once lived widely across Syria, when the world was still dormant and seemed to breathe slowly, sweetly, and safely. Jasmine was pure and luminous, climbing with quiet modesty along the railings of homes and the balconies of Damascus, carrying elegance through the air and releasing a fragrance woven from fragile, unspoken dreams. Anyone who passed beside her, even for an instant, felt suspended — captured by an intoxicating happiness

The Qur’an pays great attention to a person’s inner attitude, and in particular it warns against arrogance, one of the most harmful behaviors for the heart and for society. Verse 17:37 invites us to reflect on our relationship with others and with the world: no material or social height can justify pride. Walking with arrogance means believing oneself superior, treating others with contempt, and ignoring one’s own limits. The Qur’an uses a simple but powerful image: you will

Bismillah. This essay analyzes Sura al-Nisāʾ and the Qur’anic framework regarding female dignity, contextualizing both traditional and contemporary interpretations (Luxenberg, Shahrour) in light of modern social dynamics. Drawing on textual sources, demographic data, and anthropological perspectives, it argues that the Qur’an proposes a flexible normative model focused on protecting the vulnerable rather than imposing rigid family structures. The essay further demonstrates th

Bismillah. During winter I become more deeply aware of the value of water. The cold season, with its unwavering and almost impartial sky, and the lake reflecting a deeper and “purer” blue, awakens in me a different and more contemplative perception of the world. In this slower time, water becomes an object of contemplation and, almost silently, invites me to recognize in it a meaning that surpasses its physical nature. To drink slowly, to savor every drop, becomes almost a ri

The veil, in its physical or symbolic form, is not merely a garment but a mental and spiritual shield, an emblem of resistance against a world that wants us standardized, transparent, and consumable. It is a retreat, a refuge like that of the Seven Dwarfs. The Eighties and Nineties are now a memory, a time of healthy light-heartedness. Today, that innocent ease has turned into minds forced to absorb more than they can contain, pushing them toward emptiness, and the natural re

The narratives of Anna and Hagar, though emerging from distinct religious and cultural traditions, offer universal paradigms of resilience, hope, and unwavering trust in God, with profound relevance for women today. Anna, known as Hannah (חַנָּה, Ḥannāh ) in the Hebrew Bible, lived in a socio-cultural context where motherhood was central to a woman’s dignity and social standing. Sterile and subjected to derision, she confronted marginalization and ridicule with steadfast fait

Setting an example often proves more powerful than words alone. In a world full of noise, the truth can easily be drowned out or ignored. Action becomes essential, and one practical expression of this principle is the cultivation of one’s own food. This practice is more than a lifestyle choice: it is a quiet form of resistance. Modern food systems are dominated by powerful monopolies that grow richer while communities become increasingly dependent and vulnerable. Cultivating

Many individuals within our communities tend to look away when the topic of mental health or inner healing is raised, as if these issues were not truly part of the human experience. In some circles, psychological disorders are still thought to be exclusively linked to the action of shayṭān or to weak faith, a belief largely stemming from a lack of scientific and theological knowledge. The history of Islamic medicine, however, tells a different story: great Muslim thinkers and

The Qur’anic verse “It may be that you dislike something while it is good for you, and it may be that you love something while it is bad for you. Allah knows, and you do not know”  (Qur’an 2:216) reveals with remarkable clarity the limits of human knowledge when confronted with the structural complexity of reality. Human perception captures only fragments of the broader system, whereas the divine order encompasses every interaction, consequence, and hidden equilibrium. The h

In a world defined by differences in race, culture, language, and background , it’s natural to ask: Is there a message that speaks to everyone? For Muslims, the answer is yes. That message is Islam . More than just a religion, Islam presents a comprehensive way of life , one that is not bound to a single people, place, or period in history. It is universal  in its reach and relevance, calling all human beings to recognize their Creator, live with purpose, and treat others wit

The Sirat al-Mustaqim is the way of the heart—the only compass that remains steady when everything else shifts. It is the quiet orientation toward truth and balance, the inner direction that does not falter even when our outer world becomes disoriented. In periods of disorientation, when the velocity of modern life fragments our attention and exhausts our inner resources, the human being is invited to return to the primordial practices of walking, observing, and contemplating

Bismillah The concept of plausible truth within the Preserved Tablet (Lawḥ al-Maḥfūẓ) is articulated in the Quran, notably in Al-Burūj 85:22 and Al-Ḥadīd 57:22, which affirm that nothing occurs on Earth or within human beings without first being recorded in a divine register prior to its actualization. This principle embodies both divine predestination and omniscience while simultaneously affirming human moral responsibility. Observations of the contemporary environment sugge

"And Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest…”  (Sura An-Nahl, 16 :80) The concept of home, both in the Qur’an and in human experience, is far more complex than its mere physical structure. It intertwines material, symbolic, spiritual, and cosmological dimensions. Even a garden can be a home : an open space where sky and earth meet and dance together. Each person gives home a unique meaning; for some, it is a dream, for others a reality, and for yet others, an

In today’s world, almost every aspect of life exists online. News, education, entertainment, and social interaction are mediated through screens. While this offers unprecedented convenience and access, it also presents unprecedented challenges. The digital landscape has become a complex ecosystem of distraction, misinformation, and moral ambiguity. From pervasive fake news to instant gratification through entertainment, the online environment can distort priorities and values

Some journeys don’t start with a step. They start with surrender. Some places cannot be reached by the body, but only by the soul. We chase God through rituals, through discipline, through movement. We stretch and bend, hoping the body will open the door the heart cannot. And the more we reach, the further He seems. Silence becomes a competition. Sacred spaces turn into arenas. And still, God can feel absent. Devotion is not comfort. It is collapse. Remembering, listening, s

The five keys of the Unseen For the Persians, the word garden  meant Paradise : a place of beauty, harmony, and peace where everything exists in perfect correspondence. And it’s precisely this correspondence  that I’d like to reflect on. The garden is a gentle workshop of creation, one that speaks in the language of nature rather than the noise of humankind. Flowers reveal their secrets only to those who observe with patience. They trust that only a few will truly understand.

"Verily, in the body there is a piece of flesh which, if it is sound, the whole body is sound; and if it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt. Verily, it is the heart.”(Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim) When I spend time in my garden, I often feel that I am not merely tending to plants, but I am in conversation with something deeper. Each leaf, each root, each fragile bloom seems to whisper a language of connection, of balance, of life unfolding effortlessly when it is in harm

Bismillah. Water is the silent witness to all life on Earth. It flows through rivers and veins alike, rising as mist, falling as rain, and returning to the ocean in an endless cycle of renewal. Throughout history, water has been more than a physical element: it has been a mirror of life’s essence, a symbol of purity, emotion, and transformation. Within this profound natural rhythm, Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work invites us to look deeper, to see water not just as substance, but as s

Your Brain Is a Hidden Garden—And Forgetting Is Its Magic Imagine your mind as a vast garden: every memory, idea, and sensation is a seed. Forgetting isn’t loss, it’s the gardener, clearing space so the most vital thoughts can grow. Neuroscience shows this pruning keeps the brain flexible and resilient, while the Qur’an hints at a deeper layer, a central register where nothing truly disappears. In this hidden garden, every moment of your life is preserved, ready to bloom when