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How would you respond to radical Muslim clerics in northwest Pakistan -- now under Islamic law -- who are calling for expansion of Islamic law across the entire federal republic of Pakistan? Should any nation be governed by religious rules? n nAlthough it may not often be realized, freedom from religion is one of the rights we enjoy in this country. The fragility of that right has been tested repeatedly. At this moment we seem to be holding back the forces that attempt to imp

A Persistent Voice for Christian Recovery from Alcoholism Todayn- even in the 12 Step Fellowship to which I belong Dick B., 2008, http://www.dickb.com/index.shtmlnnI’d like to have oodles of Christians know that I came into the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous almost twenty-two years ago. I was a very very sick man and in lots of trouble. I saw the word “God” on the wall at my third meeting and believed I was in the right place. I haven’t had a drink or abused a mind-alter

He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. Then Je

The event of Hudaibiyah assets in history an important stage of Islam when Muslims got a chance to unpredictably nick gains from the jaws of a seeming defeat. It was the sixth year of Hijrah since the Prophet (PBUH) and his groups had left the beloved city of Makkah. They were eager to visit the holy Kaaba and perform circumambulation which is called Tawaf. The pagans of Makkah had temporarily confronted Muslims three times in the Battle of Badar, Clash of Uhud, and the Battl

Worship is called the feeling or appearance of respect and love for a God. Worship is basic believe of the Muslims. The idea of worship in Islam is misinterpreted by many people, counting some Muslims. Worship is usually taken to mean execution ritualistic acts such as prayers, fasting, charity, etc. This limited sympathetic of worship is only one part of the meaning of worship in Islam. That is why the old-style meaning of worship in Islam is a whole definition that includes

There are many articles that explain the beauty of the Islam and it benefits to the human beings when we have the concern about their worldly matters and the world after that. all the religion of the world has their own perspective and Islam has the unique perspective with the monotheism beliefs. The Islamic religion strongly supports the believing in one God that is Allah Almighty who is most kind and beneficent. Though there are many benefits that are being discussed in the

FIVE TO DOS FOR BETTER STUDIESrn Tips by Dr. Puneet Chawla We all dream big for our children and want them to become aspirant doctors, engineers and successful businessmen in future, however, to ensure this we need to make sure they study well today and score good marks in their examinations. Concentration and strong will power both plays a very important role in determining a student’s caliber and performance. Vastu says if we build a healthy Vastu compliant environment fo

Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious festival that celebrates the eternal bond between a brother and his sister. The tradition of sending Rakhi gifts to India for each your brother or sister on this day is what makes this occasion even more special. This festival is extremely close to the heart of every Indian citizen as its celebration symbolizes the emotional attachment between a brother and his sister. Rakhi is basically a holy thread which the sister ties on the wrist of her b

Finally, I’m going to address the idea of your ‘states’. By ‘state’ I mean the feeling that you have in your body. nnCan you remember a time when you felt happy and excited? nnCan you remember a time when you felt powerful and energetic?n nIf you can, then you can HAVE THESE FEELINGS ANY TIME YOU WANT THEM. Most people don’t use their memories to help them feel good because they say, “Well, that’s not really how I’m feelin

As an ideal Christian person, it is our prime duty to spread god’s sayings in all over the world. On the other hand, it does not matter whether we are Christian or from other religion. As a human being, we must know the ultimate gist of all religions. In the revolutionary era of information-technology, the task has become quite easier. The website like nzchristianfoundation.org.nz is determined to provide a new dimension to such aesthetic spirituality. nnWe have heard the w

When you receive the Seal you will be able to eat of what was once considered the Forbidden Fruit because God has given it to you as a blessing and no more a curse. However, Adam and Eve were aphagous and were not to eat of it. God created the world and the surrounding universe in seven ...

When you receive the Seal you will have knowledge of some of the Judgments of God. You will know what He considers good, and you will also know the mality, or what God considers evil. You will bear fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. That is a tree God planted in the Garden ...

In Indian Hindu households, the Pooja Ghar or the space of shrine is an important aspect. All Hindu households contain an area, usually in the northeastern corner of the house which is meant for meditation and spiritual wellbeing, that holds Brass Idols of Hindu Gods for daily worship. The Pooja room is a sacred space and needs to be a place that oozes out a positive aura that can help you get into the zone for meditation and chanting. Vastu Shastra is the science of architec

Success or failure of an online business depends mainly on the internet searches. Those who are searching for specific products and services will potentially put hundreds to thousands of dollars in your pockets from your online business. The most important thing to consider is that those who ...

Defence is an issue that has to be given top priority by a country for the continuance of its existence. Nations have always to watch out for all kinds of internal and exte al threats, assaults, risks of wars and terrorist actions. This is why they allocate a great part of their official ...

The presentation by Rev. Kythera Ann in this ULC course gave a comprehensive overview of the history and comparativeness of numerous religions. Quite a few were known or slightly known to me, while others just fascinating, learning the history and customs of religions I barely knew existed, was the most enjoyable part of this class. As I started into these discourses, I found that most of the religions of the world have pretty much the same clear message: "Do unto others as

Mina is the place of Ziyarah around the Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It holds the greatest dignity for Muslims to be an important place in regard with the Hajj rituals. The Quran Mina references in the Quran, Surah Baqarah: “Carry out the remembrance of Allah during the limited days (10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul Hijjah). There shall be no sin on the person who chooses to hasten (to leave Mina) during the two days (by leaving Mina on the 12th Dhul Hijjah), nor will there be an

No matter how clean our environment may be, we share our living space with many microorganisms. If you could examine with a microscope the room you are now sitting in, you would clearly see the millions of creatures you are living with. So, in this sense, a human being is a besieged fortress. ...

When you receive the Seal you will also experience the signative sealing. The signative is when God grants you faith in Him. You need this--without His help you could not receive His Testimony. But with His help you receive it and share it with others. The signative sealing was first taught ...

History: Born March 1966.n Mother: disappointed, withdrawn, depressed.n Father: angry, controlling, with drinking problem.n Mary never felt good enough.nnBio: Assistant editor for a major home magazine.n Husband Mike, advertising executive.nMarried 15 years, with two kids: Maggie, age 12, nNeil, age 10.n Lives in town house, suburbs of Boston.nnTuesday, March 10, 2006—Mary’s talking mind. . . .nn6:00 a.m. The alarm clock triggers the morning, and anxieties close my heart.

Once a great saint Abdullah bin mubarik went to perform hajj. One day, after he had performed his hajj , he was sitting in holy kaba in his leisure time. He went to sleep. While sleeping in his dream he saw two angles talking to each other. They were talking to each other about hajj. One of them asked about how many people came to perform hajj this year, and how many of them had their effort accepted by ALLAH subhana hu wa tala. The other replied “ almost 6-7 lakh people ca

There are a lot of people who believe that just because they belong to the majority, they are better than the other around them. What they do not realize is that their so-called superior stature is more because of their being born, or brought up, in a part of society that happens to be better endowed than others, and not by virtue of anything personally superior they may have achieved. Take the treatment of the Amish by a section of the majority. Long seen as curios in a worl

Cremation San Francisco has grown in popularity in recent years. Cremation is a process by which the body of a person may be reduced into a form that can be contained in a container and at the same time be kept at home. Intense heat is used so that in a way, the body is burned. Something that should be noted about a cremation is that there are in most cases some remains but the fact that those remains are ashes is more of a misconception than anything. In fact, because of the

When our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did his migration to Madinah, he laid the foundation of one of the most famous mosque in the history of Islam which is known as Masjid-e-Nabwi. It is considered as the second largest mosque in the whole wide world and is respected highly by the people of Muslim community. The first largest mosque in the world is Masjid al-Haram. Therefore Masjid-e-Nabwi comes after it in second number. According to a well-known Hadith, when our beloved

I don't think I have ever been to a place like Ladakh in my life and don't think ever will be, until I return to this cold desert. The barren landscape and the towering mountains arouse a felling of awe in you. Surrounded by two of the mightiest mountain ranges, Himalayas and Karakoram, Ladakh is a world of its own. I visited Ladakh for its beautiful and appealing Landscape, famous palaces and monasteries. But I never prepared myself for what I was about to experience. The be

In the Holy Quran, which is revealed by Allah Almighty, the Muslims are asked to listen to the Quran recitation very silently. rn“And when the Quran is recited, then listen to it and remain silent, that mercy may be shown to you”. Quran Al-Araf [7:204] rnListening to the Quran silently is of course in the benefit of the Muslims. This is because the Holy book of Quran is not just a set of principles for a certain situation. It is the code of life. rnSome people doubt the a

Diwali has always been a much anticipated festival involving plenty of thought, planning and excitement. The custom of exchanging gifts between friends and family go hand in hand with the celebrations and rituals performed on this day. The gifts are symbolic of the exchange of good wishes and love with your dear ones. However, depending on the recipient and intent, the quality and variety of the gifts may vary. Here we try to figure out whether we should continue to follow th

Islam has the complete code of life and it has the guidance for all. Islam takes the huge care of his followers. And many people converted to Islam due to its moral values, its system and its way of description. In the time of Dark Age, the people used to drink the alcohol and there was every type of Sin in the society. If the Islam straightway would give them the order of the forbidden of the many of things which were the part of their daily day routine and their habits. No

Manali packages are of great importance to tourists because of the heritage factors, Manali being named after the originator of Hindu dharma shastra, Manu, and it is here that Manu stepped off his ark to recreate human life after the great deluge destroyed the living beings in the world, while incidents and personalities heard from mythology are connected to Manali attractions. Manali packages invariably include Vashisth hamlet situated across the jubilantly flowing Beas rive

In this article I'm going to lay things on the line concerning a couple of phrases you may have heard being banded around spirituality circles. I'm doing this because I think we all owe it to ourselves to develop a fuller relationship with certain areas of our lives. Through the experience of doing this, we can grow.nnOne of the favourite phrases I hear in New Age spirituality is: 'Give what you want to get.' If you want money, you give money and money comes back to you. Anot

Islam is the best religion amongst all other religions. Islam taught us about each and every aspect of Life. Islam is known as a comprehensive code of life. It has everything for its worshipers, and it transports leadership in all paths of life for Muslims. Islam delivers all the particulars which can be helpful for Muslims in their daily life and circumstances. Islam gives direction even in money substances; this includes Islamic banking and other systems which are need for

In this fast moving world, everyone is involved in a rat race to be the best in the lot, to make his living more worthwhile and luxurious with whatever it takes. With such circumstances, the news of a guest coming over for a short stay sounds like miserable news for many and is frowned upon. Similarly, people try to avoid it in every way possible or make it clear to the guest to make his stay as brief as possible verbally or by gestures.rnOn the contrary, Islam being the comp

The divine Shroud of Jesus is a topic that has received much debate since the image, of what many people consider to be Jesus Christ, was first observed in 1898. Our will and our faith has been at battle with each other ever since its arrival. Many critics believed that the shroud was a fake and had been forged while others believed that it was created by a divine source. This article will talk about this sacred clothe and how we battle with ourselves to find the truth. From

Blue Jade gemstone color ranges from pale to mid blue, sometimes a pale bluish-green hue. It is a variety of Jadelite. Jadelite is a sodium aluminates silicate. Initially, in earlier days, Blue Jade was considered as “Dream Stone” to access the spiritual world, gain insight into the ritualistic world and encourage creativity along with solving dreams. Today, Blue Jade has found different uses according to the people who use it.rnThe benefits of a Blue Jade necklace are:rn

Despite witnessing downfall/uplifting and destruction/creation in the Almighty Lord’s creation oozing with good management, beauty and artistic form yet creativity and uplifting predominate by miles. Despite weather influences and activities of all creatures tending to destruction an indomitable truth emerges that the beauty/fragrance of flowers, greenery of trees, lusciousness of fruits etc will reign supreme for a very long time to come. In order that creation persists it

VastuShastra was brought into the limelight for the benefit of human welfare by sages in the Vedic period. Vastu acts as the bridge between nature and man. Essentially, every thing is connected with five elements – Water, Fire, Air, Space and Earth.Vastu can have deleterious effects when specific defects occur in certain directions. It is due to this reason that people seek Vastu remedy. Bad love life, financial worries and strained relationships are all the ill-effects of

The further backward you will look the further forward you will see.” Winston Churchill Helenus, in the Iliad, was a difference kind of Seer. the son of Priam and Hecuba, he was the cleverest men in the Trojan army. It was he who, under torture, told the Achaeans how they would capture Troy – apparently he didn’t predict that he himself would be captured. But this is not what distinguished him. Helenus, unlike other seers, was able to predict the past with great precisi

The legend of Lord Hanuman is closely associated with that of Lord Rama. Unfortunately, in today’s times, not many people know much about him apart from the fact that he played a major role in helping Lord Rama to win the battle against Ravana. Known by various names like Bajrang Bali, Pawanputra and Anjaneya, people in India are ardent devotees of Lord Hanuman.rnAs the historic folklore goes, Lord Hanuman played an integral part in Ramayana but interestingly enough, he has

Last year, my wife Rose and I volunteered to take a crew of seven junior high kids, a big pile of presents, food and a Christmas tree to a needy family in East Austin. We left straight from church, so we were in our Sunday finest. That was my first mistake.nnWe packed the tree and the food into Rose’s SUV, put the presents in the trunk of my car and we were off. We sang Christmas carols all the way to the part of East Austin where the roads turned to dirt. The heavy rainfal

Before Islam, condition, or worth of women was low. Women were considered as servant or property of men. Women were used for specific determination and after meeting that purpose they were rejected. Women were measured inconsequential and anything connected to women were also measured unimportant. Women have no right take results of her life. A woman has to spend her life according to wish of her husband or owner (who buys them); in the dark time men was giving with women as

She was widowed, lost and penniless. Logic told her to stay with family and traditional beliefs and rituals. But, somehow, deep in her heart, she knew that she had to make a choice, and that was to go forward into as yet unfamiliar territory. Ruth had learned from her mother-in-law about God ...

Feeling isolated seems to have been par for the course this past year. With many people social distancing and being unable to meet up with others, many people report depression and feelings of loneliness. Usually, many would turn to their church community, but with social distancing recommendations and even guidelines against congregating, it's become harder to find support from the usual church communities. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t find faith-based group

When you are sealed God will give you great Wisdom--He will share His own Wisdom with you. This sets you apart from the serpent and the wisdom of his character, serpency. God created the world and what surrounds it in seven days. On the fifth day He created the first man, Adam. He shaped ...

Islam is very beautiful Religion. Islam is an Islamism faith placed about confidence in the one God (Allah). In this admiration, it stocks some principles with Judaism and Christianity by drawing its past back to the paterfamilias Abraham, and eventually to the first prophet, Adam. All the prophets spoke the same worldwide message of belief in one God and compassion for humanity. The last in the sequence of prophets, rendering to Muslims, was Muhammad (PBUH). Islam is the mos

The Greatest Love and Self-image. By James M. Becher 1,105 wordsn The Greek language had three words for “Love” First there was "eros," from which we get "erotic." This was, of course a purely selfish love. Then there was "Phileo" (Philadelphia), or "brotherly love" This is the love of one family member for another. But the Bible added a new one--"agape" "Agape" is a giving love, entirely unselfish. nBy way of both illustration and practical application, let me quote the

Hajj and Umrah are obligatory for every Muslim, and something every Muslim wishes to fulfil in this life for a better hereafter. Hajj is a must for every Muslim who has the physical and financial sources and should be performed once in a lifetime. Umrah, however, is not compulsory as Hajj is, but is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him). Umrah is a form of worship and has similar rituals to that of Hajj, but there are differences between the two. Hajj is perfo

Allah (swt) is Al-Haq (The Truth). Allah fulfills all of His promises. Why doubt when He hands over the keys to the kingdom (vice-regents on earth). “Seek and ye shall find, ask and it shall be delivered unto you.” n nAllah (before man was even a thought) was magnanimous enough to give Iblis the keys knowing beforehand that Iblis would someday disobey Him and arrogantly stand in His presence and curse and threaten Adam His creation promising to make man ungrateful. nnWhy

Dr. Andrew Newberg’s passions started in his childhood. Although his parents were encouraging, they never had the answers to his big questions like why we’re here, what’s right and wrong, and how to understand reality. He began to search within himself and in the world around him to find the answers to these and other questions.nnWhile in college, Dr. Andrew Newberg was all the more intrigued by philosophical ideas. He knew that on one hand, he had to look inside himsel