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Importance of Prayer in Islam Salah or prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for the Muslims to offer their prayers as prescribed by the teachings. Prayer holds special importance in Islam as it was specially bestowed upon the Holy Prophet (PBUH) when he went on to meet Allah Almighty on the night of Miraj. According to the teachings of Islam, Muslims are ordered to offer prayer five times a day as follows: 1- Fajar- prayer offered before sunrise 2- Zuh

Satiation of carnal desires is not the aim of human life. Human beings have a much higher and nobler goal to achieve. Lasting peace, equanimity and equipoise of mind can never come from worldly attainments. Happiness obtained from worldly accomplishments is transient and hence does not last long. On the contrary, they become a cause of worries and sorrows at some stage in life. nnParadoxically, even amidst prosperity, pelf and plenty, many people feel an agonizing sense of in

Lap of mother is the first school of child. Being Muslim mothers, as our children grow up , we feel a heavy responsibility of teaching them quran. Just as we are worried about their worldly education, we send them to school, we set up tuitions for them, in the same manner we must be highly concerned about teaching quran to our children. Obviously , parents especially mothers are responsible for personal grooming and teachings of a child, so this responsibility is primarily yo

You've heard me say it before. "Change your focus!" Sometimes we need a gentle reminder that there are others in the world who suffer just as much or more than we do, much more as a matter of fact. If you want to be free from depression, get free from yourself! Trying lending a helping hand to someone in need. Pick up the phone and call someone who needs encouragement. Donate a few dollars to your favorite charity or to your church. Make a positive change in the world, and you will feel it on the inside! One group who suffers tremendously is American Veterans.

Website Traffic is what a website needs to be successful. It is traffic that can provide the income a website needs to sustain itself. And if it were a business oriented website, you surely are going to achieve the sales quota for the day to earn a good amount of money. While setting up a website seems easy, driving traffic to it is actually the biggest problem of all. But of course, for every problem, there is always a solution. To solve the problem associated with a slow day on your website is the tell-a-friend script.

With the Lord there is total protection for whatever you’re facing. No matter what battles you’re going through, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, the Lord has equipped you. With God the battles are fought in the spirit realm. Words, thoughts and situations can condemn you. ...

Since Jews had started deviating from the teachings of their Prophet Musa (PBUH) and the virtuous path, Allah presented Prophet Isaa with Prophethood. He was sent to the children and descendants with the message of Allah.rnLike all other Prophets, he also had to endure hardships and trials while conveying the message of Allah. Despite the incredible struggle and efforts on part of the Prophet, the people did not accept the message of Allah. rnTherefore, judging that the poor

You might have heard about the word Barzakh but you would have been wondering about its interesting facts which are not known to many people. The actual meaning of the word Barzakh is a block or barrier that comes in between two things, and stops these two things from meeting. For example, if you know about that particular ocean in which the one part is salty and other sweet, due to which the waves of that ocean don’t gets mixed and a barrier is between both of them. In gen

Times have definitely changed and today's fashion world is just as focused on Boys Clothing as girls. Boys clothing today is creative and imaginative and most of all fashionable with some wonderful attire, including some wonderful Christian Clothing for the children. Many companies have kicked off an inaugural crusade with wonderful attire for the children including boy's Christian t-shirts. Christian clothing is becoming more and more popular and for boys that often has a to

Islam is very powerful and complete religion in which Allah has specified the comprehensive direction about every feature of the life in a clear method. It's the only faith who highlight on peace. It provides rights to each human being as well as animals. Before speaking the subject of human rights in Islam, it is valuable to elucidate that the Islamic custom - like other main religious civilizations - does not contain, or originate from, a single basis. Most Muslims if inter

Dear Readers, In one of my previous articles, I had stated that Imam-ı Rabbani hazrats ordered that "when a person says "Lailahe illallah" (there is no god, but Allah) by being aware of its meaning, a touch of belief occurs in his heart".(1)

Unlike most religious expressions, Messianic Judaism cannot be traced to any other person except Yeshua. When more and more gentiles became Believers and with the destruction of Jerusalem, the Church became decreasingly Jewish and increasingly Gentile. There has been a small amount of Jews who have believed in Yeshua, but due to pressure and persecution, most severed the connection with their Jewish heritage and converted to Gentile ways of life.nnThere is no contemporary fou

Can an alcohol dependency be cured? Any number of high cost private health clinics would like to give a definite answer to this question, but the traditional knowledge of groups such as 'Alcoholics Anonymous' is that an addiction to alcohol can never be cured, but only planned. Of course no ...

The Umrah is a trip to the Makah and Madina, the two stunning cities of Saudi Arabia. Yes, it is a trip or pilgrimage to these places, performed by Muslims around the world. As compared with Hajj, Umrah can be done at any time in the whole year. Well, Umrah means “to visit an occupied place”. But in the Sharia, it means to offer Tawaf around the Kaaba and do Sai between Al Safa and Al Marwah hills. Moreover, the dress wear during Umrah is, Ihram. A dress that has white co

The really beauty of heaven is something that people will never be able to understand until they really enter it, but Allah has exposed us sights of it in the Quran. He has described it as a place fundamentally different to the life of this universe, both in the very nature and drive of life, as well as the types of delights which people will enjoy therein. The Quran tells people about Paradise, which God offers to them, describes its great blessings, and proclaims its beauti

Observation shows that human creative activity has a physical, a social and a spiritual aspect. (By human creative activity I mean useful and constructive activity by human beings). The physical aspect of our creative activity conce s our activity in relation to the physical universe. The ...

Dear readers, In my previous articles, prophets that appear in the Qur’an were listed. It should have drawn your attention. Almost all of Allah’s prophets that are elected to notify the divine mercy are males. For some reason, women are not assigned as prophets. This situation is stated in the verse from Quran as: "And before thee We sent none but men, to whom We granted inspiration." [Nahl, 43] But throughout history, some female figures appear such as Rabia al-Adawiyya who was spiritually and morally superior. She was a saintly dame who was raised in Basra.

When you receive the Seal you will be given a new name. It will be your own name, living by the power of the Holy Spirit in you which sanctifies you. This name is called the Psychonym. God created the earth in seven days. On the seventh day He rested, but on the fifth day He created man. ...

Cremation gives a person the opportunity to express their individuality by planning a special ceremony such as a memorial or scattering of ashes in a special place. There are a lot of benefits to cremation, but there are a lot of considerations you will need to make. Why choose cremation One main reason for choosing cremation is simplicity. It is both less complicated and more practical than traditional burials. Also, it allows flexibility in arrangements for gatherings to mo

As one who suffered for so long with Chronic Depression, I really have difficulties tapping into the power of positive thinking. I honestly believe that our thoughts are given to us by others, starting while we are still in the womb. First our parents, then teachers, siblings, friends, ...

Lasting almost two decades, the 16 th century Council of Trent is widely considered to be one of the most important council’s in Catholic Church history. Though it was interrupted on several occasions due to wars, the deaths of Pope’s, and disagreements as to what should constitute Church teaching, the ecumenical Council of Trent maintains its significance in Catholic Church history for the role it played in the counter-reformation, as well as the teachings which were sol

GRANDMA’S SECRET POTION OF FAITH nnGrandma Jenny slipped shoveling snow off the front steps of our home in the midst of a fearsome snow storm at the age of ninety-six and broke her hip. She was a feisty little woman who weighed only ninety-five pounds and stood four feet-nine inches tall. The shovel was bigger than Grandma. You might wonder why she was out shoveling snow early in the morning at her advanced age, but it was part of her stubborn and cantankerous nature. And i

All religions that exist today are based on books, which people call scriptures. Some religions have many books. Most of those who call themselves religious are followers of the precepts and knowledge as they appear in the scriptures. Many people know verses, commandments and written prayers by heart and at times they even quote them to support their arguments in religious matters. Books are made of paper, ink and words, then why do people give much more importance to them ra

Dear readers, The most important thing needed for a human is "Ikhlas" after a right and complete "faith". It means being sincere in one's faith and deeds. A person who is not sincere with their faith and deeds will not sufficiently be able to benefit from various kinds of worldly favors and they will also be disappointed in their afterlife.

Dear Readers, The third pillar of faith is belief in Allah's books. It is ordered in the verse from the Qur'an that: "And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time;" [Baqarah, 4]

Time and again the question has been asked, “If really the world was created by a good and omnipotent God who watches over His creation, why are we visited so often by natural disasters and personal tragedies?” On some occasions, tens of thousands are killed and whole communities ...Time and again the question has been asked, “If really the world was created by a good and omnipotent God who watches over His creation, why are we visited so often by natural disasters and personal tragedies?” On some occasions, tens of thousands are killed and whole communities rendered ho

Dear Readers, Allah (swt) partially and symbolically bestowed some of His subuti attributes as seeing, hearing, speaking, .. and some of His moral characteristics as mercy, grace, fai ess and patience to His servants. However these attributes of Allah (swt) can never be compared with the characteristics of what He created. Each attribute of Allah (swt) is away from deficiencies. They are perfect and complete.

You breathe air made up of atoms, eat foods composed of atoms and drink water made up of atoms—with a body that itself consists of atoms. The objects you see around you are actually nothing more than photons striking the electrons belonging to the atoms in your eyes. And what about the things ...

Hajj is the Arabic word of pilgrimage and considered as the fifth pillar of the Islamic religion. Hajj actually refers to the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is a regarded as a religious duty which every Muslim, who is able-bodied and financially capable, must perform. As Hajj is a journey undertaken once in a lifetime, a lot of preparation goes into organizing it. You should be prepared to spend a considerable amount of money and invest your time and effort if you wa

In case you are looking for worship leading tips then chances are that you're coping with an unresponsive audience. If in case you have been worship leading for a while then you are positive to have encountered such a congregation and, because each group is different, it is often onerous to determine easy methods to take care of the situation. What works with one group might not work with one other or even in your particular scenario, nevertheless there are some general worsh

Dear readers, Just like one must believe in Allah, His angels and books for a proper and absolute faith, it is similarly compulsory to believe that the messengers of Allah (s.w.t.) who communicated them to us are valid. "The first prophet is Adam (a.s) and the last is Mohammad Mustapha (s.a.w). Many prophets lived in between them. Only God knows the number of those messengers. Twenty seven of them whose names are known are listed below:

This week, I would like to share some thoughts on meditation, along with a guided imagery. To prepare for meditation, you may wish to do some yoga stretches to loosen your muscles and tendons before sitting. Find a comfortable place to sit where you won't be interrupted for at least 15 minutes. You may choose to sit on the floor or in a chair. It is important that your back be straight so all your organs can align in their right and proper places and the energy of life can move freely with your breath. We come to meditation for the purpose of establishing our conscious union with God.

The Universal Life Church of Modesto, CA is alive and well and going strong. The Universal Life Church, which originated in Modesto, CA, has been in existence since 1959. It was started by Kirby Hensley and now is still going strong, led by his son Andre Hensley. The real International Headquarters for the Universal Life Church is now, and always has been located in Modesto, CA. In 2006, the site known as the monastery broke away and was taken over by the former vice presiden

The Human Being is a Creative Worker: God carries on creative work through human beings. Human beings serve as instrument of transformation of thoughts and ideas from the spiritual state to the physical state. Our mind which is an aspect of the brain mechanism is a creative device which enables ...

The Simply Ghost Nights team so thrilled to have succeeded in achieving the difficult task of airing a live stream of a paranormal investigation. All of the credit must go to their technical expert Ian, who instigated from start to finish the whole live streaming concept. Also the Simply Ghost Nights team were kept informed of any paranormal activity by their legion of fans who were said to be watching in earnest on their laptops and pc’s. Numerous messages were relayed to t

Fitness and exercise are dirty words to some, but when put into perspective we all need to be fit and exercise on a regular basis. I know you have heard it again and again, but I recently turned 40 and really started taking a hard look at my own body and the shape I took on. It was not quite pear-shaped, but I could have went for 3 months pregnant based on the shape of my stomach! Don't laugh at me, but I decided it was time to get more serious about my weight gain over the years. I had not very active since my military days. How about you?

Imam Hussain a.s is the son of Ali ibn Abi Ṭalib and Fatimah Zahra (daughter of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w) born on 3rd Shabaan, 4th Hijri (10.1.626 AD). He is an important figure in Islamic History as he is a member of the Ahl al-Bayt (the household of Muhammad), as well as the 3rd Imam. Imam Hussain and his brother imam Hasan were the last descendants of Muhammad living during his lifetime and even after his death. Muhammad said that whoever loves them has loved him and whoev

Dear Readers, The human beings live in an "order" that we call the universe. This organization has a unique and perfect structure. Everything is created in its proper place, given a creation purpose, equipped in accordance with the creation purpose, and correlated in the best way within the order.

If you knew what the major obstacle to your own success was, would you do something about it? Why do so many Christians struggle to make ends meet while God so clearly promises that we shall have a full and abundant life? (John 10: 10) You may not realize it, but your miracle depends on who you ...

Dear Readers, In my previous article, I stated that Allah (swt) corrected all the wrong information and comments about Him with the last book that was sent to human through His Messengers. Qur'an gave a true and real insight that is appropriate to the facts to attributes of Allah besides correcting the wrong "God" comments of the previous periods. "All that is on earth will perish: But will abide (forever) the Face of thy Lord,- full of Majesty, Bounty and Honor." (Rahman, 26-27)

There are many things that seminary training doesn’t cover, including how to effectively lead, empower and equip today’s volunteers, congregations and church staff. As a result, pastors may take an overly controlling approach, or step back and surrender to the chaos, neither of which is particularly effective. With shrinking church budgets, pastors are expected to do more and more, but no one is telling them just how to create extra hours in the day (hint: you can’t) or how to transform into a multi-tasking superhero who can do it all (hint: you shouldn’t).

When you receive the Seal you will have healing from any depression you might have, especially in middle age. You are likely to need it, as a new study shows most people in their 40s go through a period of depression. The study collected data on some 80 countries including 2 million people. ...

Dear Readers, The religion is Islam in the sight of Allah (swt). The ordered religion has an "invisible aspect" related to the heart besides "visible aspect" related to worship. The invisible aspect of religion related to heart is called "Faith" and the visible aspect related to worship is called "Islam". Faith constitutes the base of Islam. A person's performing all worships without faith is worthless. "If any one rejects faith, fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good)." [Maída, 5]

A non sequitur according to Wikipedia is “A logical fallacy where a stated conclusion is not supported by its premise.” In common vernacular it’s something that just doesn’t make a lick of sense no matter how you say it. The idea of lawless government seems like a non sequitur but through the eyes of Biblical prophecy it is not. Indeed it is a promise of scripture and a description of a time when government will be at a peak but the laws governing personal moral behavior wil

The signs of the end times are all around us. The Lord can come any day to snatch you out before the worst catastrophes overtake the world. Are you ready to receive Him? God loves you where you’re at and will forgive you instantly, but He does not want you to be conformed to this world. He wants you to know His perfect will for your life and to live your life unto Him. (Rom. 12: 1-3) Christ died in order to leave you His Holy Spirit. With Him you can indeed do all things (Phil. 4:13) by letting go of your problems and shortcomings and allowing Him to lead you.

•As per Buddhism, the reciting of mantra Om Mani Padme Hum helps to purify negative karma. So it is said to a very powerful mantra in Tibetan Buddhism.rn•This small size Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Flag made from cotton is inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers, and mantras and is believed to generate natural positive energy while moving in the wind.rn•Tibetan flags are placed outside homes and Car for the wind to carry the vibrations of the mantra across.r

The “Master Cleanse Secrets” ebook has been created by Raylen Sterling, but the actual master cleanse formula has been in use for the past 50 years. Something that increased the curiosity of the public in the master cleanse diet was the announcement made my Beyonce Knowles on the Oprah Winfrey show that she had lost 20 pounds using it. The diet basically requires you take 2 Tablespoons of organic lemon juice, Tablespoons of organic grade B maple syrup, 1/10 Teaspoon ground cayenne pepper and mix them all in 10 oz of filtered water. This creates one serving of the cleansing lemonade.

Umrah as compared to Hajj is a very easy devotional journey to the Makah. It is done by the Muslims and is usually a pilgrimage that can be done by Muslims any time of the year. It is a minor form of Hajj, which is hard to perform since it requires the sacrifice of something valuable. Umrah gives more rewards to perform in the month of Ramadan since it is a very sacred month and presenting Umrah, then is the way to visit the house of Allah Almighty and whispered that all the