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Islam is one of the most criticized religions in the world. History was quite never being kind with it. When terror unfolds in any part of the universe, believers of Islam are always the first suspect. And the sad thing about this is that Islam is an origin of Arabic word, that means peace. News articles of such events read in international business news sections as well as breaking news items in different online new sites always propose that Islam faithful are the culprit. I

The Spinning World Have you ever had too much to drink, and found yourself lying on the bed watching the room spin around you, trying really hard not to be sick? What did you do? You found one spot on the ceiling or the wall and stared at that spot until the spinning stopped right? nn(Can ...

Simhastha is ujjain holy solemn bath. It is celebrated at the interval of twelve years when Sun is in the Aries and Jupiter is in the Leo. That is why the kumbh fair which is held at four places is knows as Simhastha in Ujjain . It starts with a holy bath in Solemn Shipra from the full moon of the first month of Hindu Calendar. It is celebrated for the whole month and ends with the bath one by one on different dates with the last one on the full moon day of second month of Hi

Dear Readers, The human is a creation masterpiece. He is a respectable creature who is equipped with extraordinary qualifications and capabilities. Most of all, the human is created in accordance to achieve spiritual ascension.

The summer of 2007 was one of hardship and fear for many in Greece, because of the forest fires that decimated the Peloponnesian peninsula—the southernmost part of the mainland. So, when the prime minister called a State of Emergency to deal with the fires that destroyed 177,265 hectares (438,040 acres) of land, a corps of Greek Scientology Volunteer Ministers took off for the region to back up the fire fighters and the 1,000 military personnel who were activated to deal with

You may have heard from numerous Muslim sisters and brothers that Umrah is an astounding knowledge which is hard depict in words and it has changed their lives for eternity. Yet, one only understands this until he/she attempts the sacred trip. Presently you make appreciate with Umrah Packages 2015 . Case in point, huge numbers of us can't even envision spending a solitary day without their cellular telephones. It's truly inconceivable for them to stay withdrawn with their ass

We as a Muslims believe that the Asma-ul-Husna have so many benefits for us. Muslims recite names of Allah Almighty daily on their prayers for the protection, good health, comfort and for wealth. In hadith, Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said: “ALLAH has ninety nine names, anyone who learns them will enter in paradise.” Names of Allah mentioned in Quran: And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah, so call on Him by them, and leave the company of those who belie o

Dear readers, In my previous writing, I have completed the discussions on faith and explained in detail the requirements for having a proper and complete faith which will open the doors to an ete al bliss for us. But there are still such important points to be known about “faith” that I will address now. Believing or not believing is something decided in one’s heart (conscience). That is to say, faith is a matter of heart. This is evidenced by the following verses:

Have you ever tried to change something about someone else? Or have you thought about wanting to change someone or wished they'd change?nnHave you wished your life was different or wanted to change something? Perhaps you've wished for more money or for Mr Right - or Mrs - to come along!nnAlmost all of us want to change something. Most often that thing we want to change is some external - tangible - thing that we perceive will create more happiness. nnFor years I worked in sal

There is perhaps no greater example of the potential clash between religion and science than the "evolution vs. creationism" debate that has raged throughout much of the 20th century. With so many public figures stating that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is incompatible with the Christian faith, one may be concerned as to how accepting the theory of evolution might affect their Catholic spirituality. However, the official Catholic Church teaching in regards to the theo

THE FORCE OF GRAVITY AND ORBITAL MOVEMENTS No! I swear by the planets-that recede, that ride their course [and] hide themselves. (Qur'an, 81: 15-16) The word "khunnas" in Surat at-Takwir 15 bears such meanings as shrinking and cowering, retracting and turning back. The Arabic expression ...

According to the ancient literature, it is said that once Lord Shiva was very hungry, and like a holy sage, he took Lord Brahma's skull and went begging for alms throughout the three worlds. No one offered him anything, following which he went to Lord Vishnu's residence in Vaikunth and asked him for some charity. In response, Lord Vishnu showed him his index finger. This made Lord Shiva extremely angry and he took out his Trishul to cut off Lord Vishnu's fingers. This further

Breaking into the field of online marketing services is not as easy as some marketers would have you believe. It is most likely not the first time you hear this. Many are trying hard but few really succeed. For some people, the dream starts when the daily routine, job dissatisfaction, lack of time or lack of financial resources push the individuals into a search for a change in their lives . What does this mean? Today, life, for a lot of individuals is a constant struggle. Many families rely on two or three sources of income to get by, let alone saving some money.

Navratri is one of the famous festivals celebrated in all over the world among Hindus. Nav Ratri means nine nights are dedicated to the nine divine forms of Adhishakti Maa Durga. During the period of Navratri, devotees worship the nine avtar of Goddess Durga. The ten-armed Maa Durga was created as the combination of the powers of God Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh to defeat the demon Mahisasur. In North India, the Goddess is worshipped in a womanish avtar while she is evoked more

Zamzam is sacred water that satisfies dry people throughout the world, particularly the pilgrims who travel to Mecca and Medina for Hajj or Umrah. Zamzam water is known for its purity, cooling & refreshing nature and quenches thirsty features. It is connected with the of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). In fact, the Zam-Zam was spawned as miraculously from God through the Ismael (AS) the son of Ibrahim (AS) at the age of the infant. It was no small wonder that not only Zam-Zam removed t

According to a research study, almost three travelers miss their flight everyday due to unavoidable reasons. Even though people prefer air travel than travelling by road because its more efficient and quicker but if you miss your flight you might end up having the longest travelling journey instead of a quicker one which can cause a lot of problem for you. rnWhen you become a regular traveler, you might have to face difficult situations like missing a flight. This can happen

Natural laws exist that serve to maintain order in the universe. These laws are usually manifested as regularity in nature (as in the seasons) or as a relationship between cause and effect. In the physical realm natural laws exist which govern the behaviour of matter. Examples of such laws are ...

Urdu language has many colors attached to it. This beautiful language has a very wide span over the world of itself. Urdu language is the most beautiful language in the world with lots of collection of poetries, songs and a treasure of great people attached with it. All the famous art work marks its treasure to this language. Marking its beauty from the centuries this language still holds its beauty and literature all over the globe. Though this language has many forms, where

Hello my precious brother, The human has been created in the just centre of the values in the Universe. He is one of the most honourable of the creatures. He is a dear and respected existent. If we can understand the human in a correct way, it becomes possible to understand a lot of things in a ...

ISKCON Temple, also known as the Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, is a shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna. It was launched from the year 1998 from Achyut Kanvinde and can be located Inside the Hare Krishna Hills, in the East of Kailash region of New Delhi. The ISKCON temple is also a beautiful construction adorned with classical stonework on the surface and pristine artwork on the inside. Certainly one of the largest temple complexes in the spot, its own followers believe in Sril

Rock paintings in France, India, and other parts of the world show prehistoric humans interacting with nature. These paintings from the Stone Age date from 2.5 million years ago in Africa to 3300 BC (the start of the Bronze Age) in eastern Asia. They show wood, nuts, leaves, berries, barks, and seeds as sources of nutrition, medicine, shelter, energy, entertainment, and beauty and indicate that humans learned to use particular plants to enhance their food and health. Pottery

Churches, faith communities and other organizations are all looking to cut corners and costs these days. So when it comes to staff development, they're squeezing out the fun events where people can play and be creative in favor of more concrete and serious activities. Why is that a mistake? 1) Play is rejuvenating and gives us more energy and focus for our work – while the absence of play can lead to burnout and higher turnover.r

Introduction: ProudUmmah aims to be one of the largest niche’ Internet retailers of products and services pertaining to Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. With the intent of bringing organization and simplicity to the entire process of the pilgrimage. The products and services are designed to reduce human effort as much as possible, right from the beginning and planning of the pilgrimage to undertaking of it and then successfully finishing it. We see the need of bringing a standar

Stephen B. McSwain has written a thoughtful book in The Giving Myths: Giving Then Getting the Life You’re Always Wanted (Smyth & Helwys Publishing, 2007) that comes out of his personal interests and professional work as a vice president of Cargill Associates Inc., a philanthropy and fundraising ...

Sri Vrindavan is situated 10 kilometers away from Shri Mathura Ji. Lord Shri Krishna believed Vrindavan as his own House and lived in Sri Vrindavan Dham along with Shri Radha Rani or other family members. There was Goloka inside the world, which is Vrindavan Dham. Once Lord Shri Krishna said to Shri Radha Ji, O precious, come with us to the earth. Shri Radha Ji said while agreeing, O Lord, there's no devote Yamuna river. Girigovardhan isn't there. I do not feel like visiting

Hello my precious brother, I had talked about the five existence dimensions of the human to you in my previous articles. The human gathers on himself all the physical and chemical features of the matters world in first dimension, all the physiological features of the plants world in second dimension, all the psychological features of the animals world in third dimension. He also obtains a humanistic personality different from the other creatures, with the thinking, deciding and adjudicating ability, in fourth dimension.

Dear Readers, The second pillar of faith is belief in Angels. Angels belong to The Amr Alam (The Command World or The Angelic World), which is one of the two big worlds which was created by Allah (swt). It is an unseen world, which is also called as world of spirits. It is not possible to perceive this world with the equipment and possibilities of the material world. Believers can understand, accept and approve the unseen world only by their hearts. The heart is the window which is opened to the spiritual world. However, if Allah (swt) allows, the ones in this world can see them.

This article examines the connection between happiness and spirituality from a mid life perspective. It presents some recent research and looks at the benefits of regularly attending religious services. Religion and spirituality is widespread According to Religioustolerance.org, there are about 40 organized religious faith groups around the world. The major world religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism to name a few, each have over three million followers

One of the most important and influential books written in the past half-century, Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a powerful, moving, and penetrating examination of how we live . . . and a breathtaking meditation on how to live better. Here is the book that transformed a generation: an unforgettable narration of a summer motorcycle trip across America's Northwest, undertaken by a father and his young son.

Dear Readers, Of course, dying as a unbeliever when expiring is the most intense fear for a Muslim. One day some of his lovers asked Junayd al-Baghdadi hazrats that "Sir, what is the greatest issue for a Muslim?" He ordered that “The most important issue for a Muslim is to leave this world as a believer. For this reason, it needs to dread and shudder so much from leaving the world as an unbeliever”

S. Paul, Minnesota, February, 1979nnI sat in the hall waiting for the program to start. I felt alone in a room filled with hundreds of people. I had missed my ride to the country. Instead, I was here, in this hall full of chassidic Jews--a stranger in a strange land...nnA World that WasnnI grew up like any other middle-class American. I went to college, dated, had fun with my friends. Although I happened to be Jewish--and was proud of it--my Judaism didn't play a big role in

Karya Siddhi Yantra is meant for Fulfillment of all Desires. Karya Siddhi is an highly effective Yantra, which ensures the individual's well-being & success in almost every aspect of his life. This sacred symbol that corresponds to a special blessing in one's life.The Yantra is composed of a circle, divided into seven energies segments: first for knowledge, wisdom & healing of diseases, second for music, confidence & happiness, third for family progress in the present & futur

Umrah or lesser pilgrimage, as it is referred to, is the non-mandatory Islamic ritual which can be carried out during anytime of the year, holding a high value in Islam. There are certain key differences between Hajj and Umrah, which include the visit to Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifa and pelting stones at the Satan.rnHowever, the best preferred or recommended time for Umrah is the month of Ramadan, which offers double the amount of virtues as compared with a normal month, owing to

When you receive the Seal you will find the Wisdom of God beautiful to think about. You will value catanoia, or thinking and feeling with the Wisdom of God. But you will not take of any Forbidden Fruit like Adam and Eve did for catanoia. God created the world and what surrounds it in the ...

These days many Muslims want to learn Quran online. It is highly commendable if any person, irrespective of the religion wants to learn the Quran. Of course, we cannot limit the Quran learning to the Muslims only because it is a book of Hidaya for the entire humankind. It is in fact good if any person who is not a Muslim want to learn Quran online .rnProphet Muhammad (s.a.w) said, rn“The best among you is the one who learnt Quran and taught it to others”. rnWhy do people

Sharia has great influence on the legal codes in most of the Muslim countries. Movement that allows Sharia for governing the personal status law and set of regulations that pertain to divorce, marriage and inheritance has now expanded to West. If you Learn Quran, you will get to know about various aspects of Sharia. There are many interpretations of the meaning of Sharia that can be incorporated into various political systems. Sharia influences both criminal law and personal

Supplication is a great source of communication between the creator and the Human beings. It should be the firm believes for many Muslims that Allah Almighty listens the prayers of their humans as they called for Him. And it is also mentioned in the verses of the Quran that when you call Him, He listens your prayers. In the hadith, it has been mentioned that the most closed moment when the man is closest to Allah Almighty is the state of prostration. And this hadith is found

Dear Readers, I would like to explain another important subject within believing in Allah. Some of the scientists think that religion is a "dogma" and the most important obstacle of science. This is certainly a big mistake. It is obvious that the judgments of the religion are not scientific judgments, but value judgments. Like all value judgments, they are “dogma”s.

Palestine is located on the East Coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is west of Jordan and south of Lebanon. Its territory is about 10,435 square miles, which is approximately the size of our state of Vermont. It is more mountainous than Massachusetts with some towns situated high up. The hills just north of Palestine are covered with snow. In the north, you'll find the Sea of Galilee or Tiberias. Toward the south is the Dead Sea. The water of the Dead Sea is extremely salty a

A comic book Bible is a modern day creation by people who are into making a great masterwork in arts but remains holy and faithful in spreading the good news. It is a compilation of different stories in the Bible, each one in roughly four pages. Situations that are vital and commonly told are written in panels with matching Bible verses found at the top or bottom of each story. It also has colorful pictures of the characters in the story, with full expression and simple dialo

In today’s world it’s pretty easy to get caught up in all manner of modern solutions to your problems. Millions of self help books, talk shows, radio shows, parents with “traditional wisdom” they learned from said books and shows. One thing that doesn’t come up nearly as often as it should is Buddhism and good ole’ fashioned meditation. Now this could be pretty obvious to some people, but in fact even in the self help community a lot of people continue to view Buddhism as a

There is so much information these days about anti aging and antioxidants. But what is all the hype about? What are antioxidants anyway, and what do they have to do with aging? Antioxidants are substances that prevent or slow down oxidation. Oxidation is the process of unstable oxidized ...

Yes, there is suffering in the world, but there is also overcoming it. Helen Keller So many have experienced great loss this year. I was one of those people. What I am about to share can transform the way in which you look at pain and suffering. During the past month I had been releasing and healing all of the emotions I had experienced from a year of 7 deaths, a move, the hurricanes causing financial loss in my husband's business, my daughter's health challenges, a family

When you think of fitness, you may be thinking of well-toned bodies, rock-hard abs and generally, just a fit and outstanding physique. What if I told you that in order to be truly fit and feel great you don’t need to be a body builder? Fitness is more than exercise. If you think exercise ...

Every religion in this world has the special attachment to the peace and harmony and there is no religion in this world that urges the human being to create mess and chaos in the society. Islam is the great supporter of peace and harmony that urges you to do the things for the peaceful environment in the best possible way. Islam is the Arabic word and if you see in the word of Islam, there is “Salam” that means peace. The word “Assalam Alaikum” is the best symbol of t

Eid is Arabic term which means festival. The festival can be of any religion but usually this word is associated with two festivals of Islam that are Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The first one is celebrated in the first 3 days of 10th Calendar month of Islam (Shawwal) and second one is in the mid of last calendar month (Dhu al-Hijjah). Muslim observes fasting during their entire 9th calendar month i.e. Ramadan. The first day of the next month which is celebrated for completin

Dear Readers, We should attempt to die as martyr and help a moribund patient to die in this way. Rasulullah (s.a.w.) ordered that: "Martyr surely will not suffer torment." [Ibn Mace, Bayhaqi, Imam-i Ahmad] "Martyr doesn’t feel death grief, doesn’t sorrow in grave, doesn’t be disturbed by issues such as horrors of judgment day, giving account of religion, divine libra, Sirat bridge, and goes directly to heaven." [Bayhaqi] For this reason, we should want to die as a martyr and we should pray for that so much. It is ordered in the hadiths that:

Dear Readers, Our daily lives, family meetings, concerts and chats include so many statements and behaviors which harm the "oneness" belief of the human. The lyrics of the songs are shocking. Some of them include lyrics meaning "You created me", "I worship you" and "I worship Allah and you". Whilst the meaning of the lyrics, each of which can cause ete al disaster of the person, are innocent, the general and common meanings of them can harm the belief of oneness.

# 1 excuse : “I don’t think it is necessary to wear the hijab.” We must ask if the person is truly convinced of the truth that is Islam?rnAnd the clear answer given is: Yes, she is convinced, for she responds “Laa ilaaha illallah!” (There is no God but Allah), and then she says: “Muhammadun rasoolullah!” (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah). Therefore, she is convinced of Islam as a belief system and a way of life.rnSo now isn’t hijab then a part of Islamic La