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	The Linguistic & Historical Miracles of the Qur'an These are the words of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which were recorded more than fourteen centuries ago. What are those elements of the Qur’an, which make it to be a living miracle and the Word of God? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the miraculous aspects of the Qur’an, which in turn may provide an impetus to the non-Muslim readers to study the Qur’an themselves. This is the Book about... By Gohar Mushtaq, Ph.D.

	A Prince Among Slaves One Sunday afternoon in 1807, a middle-aged black slave stood in an informal marketplace near Natchez, Mississippi, selling vegetables to earn a few pennies for himself, as his master allowed. Within the few hours he stood there, Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori’s life took an astonishing turn, giving him the first chance he had ever encountered to win his freedom. But this was not... By Ayesha Ahmad

	Shared Love of the Divine We asked religious scholars of the three monotheistic faiths to respond to the same question in regard to their respective faiths. Our readers may discover that there is more in common between the three faiths than they may have realized. We pray these small gestures will help to soften hearts and broaden understanding. Are there sacred sites that followers of your faith should or must visit?

	Keeping Traditional Diets in Top Shape – Part 2, Middle East The myriad of cuisines in the Middle East, which for this article we are defining “Middle East” to be the Sham region (Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Syria), Egyptian, Yemeni and the Arabian Gulf, reflect the many cultures that have influenced the area for centuries. Just as the foods vary, so does their degree of nutritional healthfulness, ranging from the healthiest Mediterranean diets to the meat-intense dishes of more arid regions. BY UM YAQOOB

	Nurturing the Mind - Body Connection One Young Soul at a Time In many ways, American Youth Academy in Tampa, FL is like any other successful, vibrant school. Teachers meet at the coffee machine before their first class, exchanging salaams, and getting their burst of caffeine to help them match the students’ energy levels. The children run excitedly to their classes, with smiles spread across their faces. BY KARI ANSARI

	Glossary of Islamic Terms

	On the Cover: Souheil Zekri, his wife Tara Welch Zekri, and their two sons, Abdul-Hakim Zekri (age 6), and Abdul-Malik Zekri (age 3), of Tampa, Florid
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