Author: Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
In our quiet seminar room at the Al-Hikma Institute, news of the border crossing in East Africa arrived just as we were discussing the classic texts on contagion and communal prese
Medieval manuscripts are “biological time capsules” for deadly sheeppox virus as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent discovery that medieval manuscripts function as “biological time capsules” for ancient viruses offers a profound moment for reflection. Researchers found genetic traces
Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent Logies ceremony in Australia recognized Sam Neill with a posthumous award for his powerful performance in “The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.” This event reminds us of the de
Missiles intercepted over occupied East Jerusalem and West Bank as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The news of a Jerusalem missile interception deeply troubles our hearts today. We hear of these events from afar, yet their reverberations reach us directly. At Al-Hikma Institute,
One week since Nancy Guthrie was last seen, here’s what we know as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The news of the ongoing search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie deeply resonates within our community at the Al-Hikma Institute. A week has passed since her last sighting. This event
Inside Myanmar’s five-year armed resistance – a photo essay as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The Guardian’s photo essay reveals the enduring struggle within Myanmar, highlighting the profound human cost of five years of Myanmar armed resistance. We witness courage and deva
Ford says “no exact date” to restart F-150 Lightning production as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The news reports Ford offers “no exact date” to restart F-150 Lightning production, yet assures us of ample inventory. This situation prompts reflection, especially from our Al-Hik
South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The world watches intently as South Africa and Nigeria prepare for their crucial World Cup qualifier. This event captures global attention, yet it also offers us a moment for profo
Could RFK Jr’s move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation? as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent BBC report on RFK Jr.’s decision to withdraw significant mRNA vaccine funding sparks considerable discussion. This move, potentially impacting global health initiatives
Bill Gates says he will give away 99 percent of his wealth by 2045 as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent news of Bill Gates’ ambitious Gates wealth pledge, promising to give away 99 percent of his fortune by 2045, prompts profound reflection. Furthermore, his pointed critiq