Frequency of Meals and the Example of the Prophet
It is widely accepted in modern culture that people should eat three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nutritionists…
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Hot, But Can’t Do Without: The wisdom behind the hotness of peppers
Like all omnivorous foods, peppers – both hot and sweet – have been created in unique, wise ways…
Fasting on Ramadan and Yom Kippur
I am a Reform rabbi who has been studying Islam for more than 50 years. Reform Judaism is…
It’s me Peter, your liver!
Dear Peter, as one of your organs of vital importance, I have a couple of words to say…
It’s Us Peter, Your Salivary Glands
Sometimes, when you get mad at someone, you feel like spitting in his/her face. But you should know…
It’s Us Peter! Your Teeth
Dear Peter…! We agreed with the other organs to explain the splendid art inherent in us to you;…
It’s me, Peter, your Tongue!
Peter, until now I have been speaking on your behalf, telling people of your wishes, happiness, likes, and…
The Koala and Its Amazing Features
Do not be misled by my appearance into thinking I am a type of bear. Although we koalas…
Will and Balance in Nourishment
Once, Shaykh ‘Abdul-Qadir al-Jilani, one of the greatest poles of spirituality, may God sanctify his holiness, had a…
It’s me, Peter, your Stomach!
Dear Peter, when your heart was telling you about itself in the previous issue (and perhaps you got…
The Month of Ramadan and Discipline
Question: What benefits can the month of Ramadan provide for us to become disciplined people? What good habits…
Eating Habits and Time
“The things that I fear most for my people are being overweight, sleeping too much, laziness and a lack…
Listening to a Fly
“Surely, those whom you invoke, apart from God, will never create a fly even if they combine together…
Bishr b. Harith
All human beings are fallible, liable to err and to sin. This is true of even the most…