THE EMERGING ORDER
PREAMBLE: When Antoine van Agtmael coined the term “emerging markets” in 1981 as an upbeat alternative to “the…
A Perspective on Muslims’ Current Situation
Muslim ideologues, especially during the past few decades, have espoused a passion to make two assertions. One, religiously…
As I Live and Learn
“Experience has taught me to put a premium on those people who can appreciate you for what you…
A Riposte to Islam a moderate religion
The biggest difference between Islam and other religions today is that Islamic societies “impose” Islamic rules by force.…
ISLAM: A MODERATE RELIGION?
PREAMBLE In talking to my friends of various backgrounds I often get the impression that Islam is a…
RIBA IN THE CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT
PREAMBLE The concept of “usury” termed as ‘Riba” by the Quran has a long historical life, throughout most…
RELIGION: Its evolutionary dynamics
The conventional wisdom is that religion is the realm of the irrational (in a good or a bad…
Physical dimension of well being
The best time for exercising is when you can make it, but prefer morning or during the day.…