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Dear Readers, Believing in Allah (swt) means believing all Personal and Subuti attributes of Allah (swt) as they are stated in Qur'an which is the main source of religion and its best interpretation and explanation, Hadiths. His attributes do not resemble the characteristics of those He created. They cannot be compared. It is ordered in the verse from the Qur'an that: "Invent not similitudes for Allah" [Nahl, 74]. # Allah doesn't resemble anything He created

When you receive the Seal you become a child of God the Father. God is filiant, gathering His children to Him, even raising children of Abraham out of the stones of the field. You may have been hard-hearted once. When you are sealed your heart will soften. Even if you were once so ...

Verily We have sent thee in truth, as a bearer of glad tidings, and as a warner: and there never was a people, without a Warner having lived among them (in the past). (Chapter 35: Verse 24) This statement mentioned above is taken from 35th chapter of Qur’an, the Holiest of all Scriptures revealed onto Muhammad (PBUH) as the final Prophet of Allah Almighty, is very much clear in its meanings. This translation of 24th verse of 35th chapter intimates us that Allah Almighty, th

A child's first communion is a great moment for most Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. To participate, you'll want to purchase the clothing and accessories that are needed for the big day itself, such as a white dress, veil, shoes and anything else needed. While shopping for wonderful items to wear will be fun for yo

In a recent Newsweek (4-9-07), avowed atheist and best-selling author Sam Harris squares off with Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Church in Orange County, CA and author of the world-wide best-seller The Purpose-Driven Life, in a piece titled "Religion: Is God Real?"nnI found it to be interesting reading, as far as it went, but wholly missing a crucial point. While I share Harris's certainty that there is no "Biblical God," I do not share his conclusion that there is no

rnPrayers are heard when you seek blessing with devotion and flowers play an integral part in Hindu ritual and pooja.rnWhether it is a religious ceremony or prayers, Aarti, flowers complete the prayers. Hindus offer flowers to Gods & Goddesses in daily prayers as well as on auspicious days.rnWell, you can offer any flower to God, but there are always some favorite flowers that each God may like. It is believed that offering the favorite flowers to God brings in good luck.rnTh

On Friday 19th May I went to see the Da Vinci Code, as did thousands of other people here in London.nnIt made me think a lot and I compared the world it describes with the world we really live in. nnOn one side the world of sin, guilt, repression, punishment, self-flagellation, suspicion… on the other the very liberal world we live in, where everything seems to be allowed. nnAnd some questions arose as I was looking around the cinema, contrasting these two worlds. In this w

Man’s physical body is made up of 5 elements (air, water, wind, fire, earth, space) and the 5 Pranas (Vital Forces). The body has been created from the elements and the mind from the Vital Force. When 2 streams of negative and positive unite electricity manifests, 2 wheels of a cart helps it to move similarly life’s wheel too marches ahead. The contribution of both is amazing. The more one dives deep into the visible and invisible designing of the physical body the more i

Transcribed and prepared by Anna Beller: Now you have Shmuel but we have questions: Why does he say the sin of predicting the future is bitter, what’s he talking about netzach yisrael. What happened to Shaul? A few hours ago he couldn’t stand up to the Jewish people and now he’s ripping the coat off of a prophet of God? What does Agag mean by the way? On Gods roof. Who’s the person who has perspective of what going on? God who stands above. Cynthia Ozick wrote a story

Navratri is a festival celebrated among Hindus after fasting for nine days in the month of September or October. It is celebrated among all the Hindus with great passion and enthusiasm. We may understand the significance of Points to remember in Navratri by the food items that should be taken during Navratri or nine fasts and the prayer of nine forms of Goddess Durga which should be performed during the nine nights before the festival Dussehra. The Goddess of virtue is worshi

The beautiful white wind horse carrying wish-fulfilling flaming jewel on its back brings victory and success luck! Display it on your desk to invite victory, thriumph and prosperity luck. It has two secret compartments where you can slip in your wishes on a piece of paper. This Wind Horse will help actualize all your wishes. Your Success Luck is dictacted by your annual Wind horse reading, which varies from year to year and for people with different horoscope signs. When your

Every man was once a boy. And every little has dreams, big dreams, dreams of being the hero, of beating the bad guys, of doing daring feats and rescuing the damsel in distress. Every little girl has dreams, too: of being rescued by her prince and swept up into a great adventure, knowing that she is the beauty. But what happens to those dreams when we grow up? Walk into most churches, have a look around, and ask yourself: What is a Christian man? Without listening to what is said, look at what you find there. Most Christian men are . . . bored.

nScience has systematically shredded almost everything religion holds dear. We know through carbon dating the earth is considerably older than the eight thousand years that the Bible explains. We also see through Darwin that the vast array of species on this planet is the result of countless mutations that survive due to their fitness to exploit a given environment, not monuments of stagnant design of a creator. Galileo, even in the face of Catholic Church opposition, repeate

At that point, Krishna found Mathura. He also Balaram murdered Cahnura and Mustika, and they then killed Kamsa. When they murdered Kamsa, Kamsa had two sisters Asti and Prapti plus so they indeed were the brothers of king Jarasandha who was simply a great fanatic of their Magad province. They moved straight back for their dad Jarasandh plus so they indeed were grief-stricken and their center were both broken and crying and crying and so they begun to proclaim for their dad th

Islam provided a suitable answer to the challenges of the times when it appeared in the 6th century in Arabian Peninsula as a charming attitude consulting the requirements of the intelligent and political scenery of the sphere. But now the supporters of Islam lack bravery to face the new circumstances.rnPrevious to the arrival of Islam the political system that succeeded in the adjacent areas was based on hereditary kingdom wherein common people had no freedoms and no say in

The literal translation for the word tinnitis from Latin means "to tinkle or ring like a bell." It is loosely defined as hearing noises in the ears that no one else present can hear. These can range from ringing, roaring, clicks, whistling, or hissing. Tinnitis, also known as tinnitus, is not ...

Although I can remember talking to God as a child, when I was an adult and thought about talking to God, what came to mind was: "Who are you to think that you can talk to God?" n There are lots of thoughts that arise within us when we think about hearing God's Voice : "Talking to God is impossible. Talking to God is something that only Holy or special people can do. Talking to God is something that takes years of practice and dedication. One has to be in a monastery or be a p

LAND LOSS AT THE EXTREMITIES Don't they see how We come to the land eroding it at its extremities?... (Qur'an, 13:41)nn... Don't they see how We come to the land eroding it from its extremities?... (Qur'an, 21:44) The Earth is bombarded by proton, electron and alpha particles from the Sun. ...

SYNOPSIS: The article focuses on visualizing the kindness of ALMIGHTY GOD at all times in all circumstances. At every moment & all times, we continue to receive shower of GOD’s kindness. But we can visualize this kindness of the ALMIGHTY only through our “devotional eye”. We will never be able to visualize it with our human eye. And we can never repay this gratitude by any means, we should not even conceive the thought to repay. Instead we must make efforts to remain hu

Religion is politics, and politics is a religion. They may differ to some, but they are certainly bedfellows, for they are so closely intertwined that they can be said to be ‘as one’. Religion is very political. Just ask anyone in a religious organization if the people in it are practicing politics. At first they may deny it, as most groups of people in places of worship would like to think that they are above politics, but the honest person will agree, religion is up to

You can sit under a tree and meditate or visit your beloved house of worship. You can climb mountains, plant flowers or chop wood for the fire. You can find spiritual experience everywhere as it is within you, no matter who you are.nnWhy do so many people doubt their direct spiritual experiences with the God of their understanding? As you become more comfortable with your relationship to the Divine, you will be of more service to yourself and others. You will also stop giving

I never met my grandmother yet I know her, I know her behaviour and her desires, I understand her emotions and attitudes . I never met my grandmother yet I found her in my father’s stories. In these stories she comes to life and I see her speak, I see her smile as I hear her adventures. My father’s words and my imagination takes me to her and in my heart she lives. That which has gone has a chance to forever live in stories told for generations. One is truly lost if their tal

Churches wonder: Are we relevant to the community, are we making a difference, how can we have a bigger impact? On February 1st in the Philadelphia Inquirer, there was a fascinating article about "the economic halo effect." In a research study, 12 congregations were measured by 54 separate different criteria of valuation. Astoundingly, the combined total of all 12 congregations was a value of more than $50.5 million to their surrounding neighborhoods.

Dr. Broughton Knox, my old friend and teacher, used to say that most Christians he knew were ‘docetic' – they believed in the divinity of Christ, but did not really believe that Jesus was fully human. The picture we get of Jesus in Mark 6 is of a very human Jesus. For one thing, the Jesus we see in Mark chapter 6 is clearly someone who is exhausted, and perhaps that's why He's going home (vs.1) – to get a rest!rnIn order to get a full picture of what and who Jesus was t

Moon Stone is a Feldspar mineral exhibiting a soft, watery opaqueness and a silvery-white reflection that moves as a line across the surface as light varies. It varies in different shades of peach, blue, gray,, white and rainbow mixtures. Since ancient times, Moon Stone is known to have mystic properties of holding the power of mystery. Moon Stone was considered as a tangible connection to the magic of the moon as an amulet of protection for travelers, a gift for lovers in pa

The earth is a living planet where many complex systems run perfectly without stopping at all. When compared to other planets, it is evident that in all its aspects the earth is specially designed for human life. Built on delicate balances, life prevails in every spot of this planet, from the ...

Education, religious or worldly, has played an important role in the growth of individuals and societies. Since the inception of human beings, societies have been teaching their individuals according to their values, practices and beliefs. Like other, Islamic societies have been practicing this method of educating their people about the religious beliefs and worldly wisdom in order to play a constructive role in the development and prosperity of community. With the passage of

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Debbie and I were walking around Central Park when we heard magnificent singing. We followed the sound until we found a family singing a song from the Sound of Music. Their voices were angelic. It was the Boyd Family, and what a beautiful family it is! (You can email Mr. Boyd to purchase his CDs.) Mr. Boyd, dressed in everyday clothes, projects a sense of rare dignity. I found myself speaking to him with care and respect simply because of who he is. I can’t accurately descr

Dear Readers, There is only one truth in absolute sense. It is Allah Himself. In various parts of Qur'an, it is ordered that Allah (swt) is the only truth: "That is because Allah is the Truth." (Luqman, 30) "All that is on earth will perish: But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy Lord,- full of Majesty, Bounty and Honor." (Rahman, 26-27) "That is because Allah - He is the Reality; and those besides Him whom they invoke,- they are but vai Falsehood: verily Allah is He, Most High, Most Great." (Hajj, 62)

Certainly, the Holy Kaaba is the holiest place for the Muslims of all over the world. In fact, there are four corners of the Holy Kaaba and each of them has great significance. These blessed corners are Rukan Al-Aswad, Rukan Al-Iraqi, Rukan Al-Shami, and Rukan Al-Yamani. The corner of the Holy Kaaba which direction is towards Yemen is called the Rukan Al-Yamani. Actually, Rukan Al-Yamani is located on the opposite side of Hajar Aswad which direction is towards Yemen. Because

What a strange turn by each of the faithful and the general question. There are also many Islamic websites and Islamic books, online books, but what? This site is really an Islamic website Islam Online, which is brought up. If you are a Muslim or Islamic cultural center as well as that of the actual history of Islam to all the exposure and the sequence that you will be familiar with this website, you can consider. Therefore, the true greatness of Islam and history, as well as

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The main idea behind gifting your dear ones with presents on the propitious occasion of Diwali is to wish them good luck for their future and display your love and affection for them. People residing away from home can now send a wide range of Diwali gifts to India for their relatives via several websites offering such facilities. Diwali has always been a much anticipated festival amongst Indians as it knits together people from various regional, cultural as well as religious

This is not about fighting a battle against a sin of the flesh. It’s all about fighting a spiritual battle of faith. Actually, the verse the Lord directed me to for this message is this one: “I will: be thou clean.” (Luke 5: 13) That was the Lord’s answer to a leper, ...

The Synagogue and the Women from TaiwannnThis Rosh Hashana, Jews around the world prayed and blew the shofar, arousing in the Creator of the Universe a new level of desire to embrace our world and be its King. They did this, whether they knew it or not, on behalf of all humanity, for without this service the world would not continue to exist.nnI had the privilege of celebrating this Rosh Hashana in ‘770’, the central synagogue of the Chabad movement in Brooklyn, NY. Short

Talk about religions and there are several. While some religions are only limited to a specific area, there are others having a more universal appeal. Buddhism falls in the latter class. The faith is known around the world and has countless fans. Here are some fundamentals about Buddhism that will help you in understanding the faith better. Put in one-syllable words, Buddhism can be most fittingly described as a faith that relies on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Gautam

Animals have various miraculous features and each one of them is a miracle of creation. One of these animals is the koala. The koala feeding on eucalyptus leaves has various splendid features that ensure a comfortable life for it on trees. The bodily design of the koala, a native of Australia, ...

Dear Readers, Allah (swt) did not leave human, whom He bestowed with reason and will, undisciplined after He created them. All works and words of human are recorded and kept by angels. It is ordered in the verses from the Qur'an that: "But verily over you (are appointed angels) to protect you, -Kind and honorable,- writing down (your deeds): They know all that ye do." [Infitar, 10-12]

When you receive the Seal you will understand the importance of making sacrifices for God, just like Cain and Abel first offered the sacrifices of thysia to God. And God loved the thysia that Abel offered to Him. The first sacrifice you will ever make as sealed is receiving the Seal. You ...

Often people ask the question if it is right to visit the graveyards in Islam and the answer is yes. According to Sunnah, Islam has given the consent to the Muslims and it is allowed for them to visit the graves. In fact, some Muslim scholars state that it is an obligation in Islam to visit the graves of your loved ones. Although it is not recommended to women to visit the graves but that doesn’t mean that they are not allowed to do so. They are definitely allowed to go to

Wikipedia defines monotheism as “… the belief in the existence of one and only one god.” Apparently the word God is not capitalized the way most of us would normally type it because of the fact that there are many gods in other religions and we don’t normally capitalize the word when we refer to other gods. I am speaking as a monotheist myself. I am speaking as a Jew.

Who Will Save the World?n“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (2 Timothy 3:1) The word perilous means dangerous or exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost. The rest of the verses express where most of the danger shall come from and also the reason for the promised peril that shall come. “For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without

Can you imagine a life without the telephone? Or without electricity, or heated water in winters and the cooling influence of an AC in summers? Difficult, if not impossible. Yet there is a traditional society which shuns the use of these very symbols of a modern world and stick to their beliefs of simple living and high thinking. Living in the midst of the chaos of the modern world, the Amish clan presents a calm ‘No, thank you, but we are doing just fine’ rebuff

When you receive the Seal you will experience theonoia where you share thoughts with God. This is what tempted Adam and Eve to eat of the Forbidden Fruit but for you today it is no more a curse but a blessing. God created the world and the universe surrounding it in seven days. On the fifth ...