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Firqa and Fiqh By : Farshid Among the indicative of divisions or distinctions, the words used in the Koran are hizb (pl. ahzab), ta'ifa, shi'a and the derivatives of f-q-r. All can be understood with the general meaning of party, group or faction. The word hizb in its singular, plural and dual forms appears 19 times and the word shi'a and shi'ya occurs 11 times in the Koran. The word ta'ifa and its dual forms appears 23 times, used more or less randomly to refer to groups or parties among the Ahl al-Kitab. Tusi (d. 460/1067) calls the Shi'ites "the group which is right" (al-ta'ifa al-muhaqqiqa). Read the Bible By : Jose Antuns Depending on who’s reading Genesis and why, Abraham’s not-quite sacrifice of Isaac is a true historical event that establishes the Jewish claim to Jerusalem, or an inspirational lesson in how God tests the faith of ordinary men, or a tribute to the Bible’s first willing martyr, or a foreshadowing of the crucifixion. Or maybe it’s merely a just-so story, a made-up tale stuck into the Bible by ancient Israelites to explain why they didn’t practice child sacrifice, even though neighboring tribes did. The Universal Law of Love - The Most Important Of All! By : Everything revolves around the law of love and unconditional love, we were put on this earth to learn the lessons of "how to love" one another unconditionally and to be kind. In this article you'll learn how to become the love you wish to receive in your own life and manifest an abundance of that love. Are children ever illegitimate? By : We like to brand children as being illegitimate. Why do we not rather brand the people who have such views as cruel and insensitive? The children are all legitimate creatures of God, regardless of what their parents or the people around them think. I Want To Know My Future By : She shouted with absolute conviction each word, "I want to know how my life is going to turn out before it happens! Didn't Christ know that He was destined to be crucified on the cross? Didn't He know everything about His life before it happened." I was shocked over her request wondering just how serious she was about knowing the complete picture of her future. Fidai By : Farshid "The Persian word fidai (or fidawi, pl. fidaiyan) means one who offers his life for a cause or sacrifices. Its synonymous Arabic word is fidaiyyun. It is a term for special Ismaili devotees of Iran and Syria, coined for the first time in Alamut period, who risked their lives. The term fidai is the symbol of loyalty and sacrifice - a highest form of virtue. Establishing an Effective Prayer Ministry - Part 1 By : Stephen Lawes Church Growth starts with prayer. This is the first of a four part series on establishing and maintaining a fully functioning and effective prayer ministry in churches. Establishing an Effective Prayer Ministry - Part 2 By : Stephen Lawes Church Growth starts with prayer. This is the second of a four part series on establishing and maintaining a fully functioning and effective prayer ministry in churches. Establishing an Effective Prayer Ministry - Part 4 By : Stephen Lawes Church Growth starts with prayer. This is the fourth and final article of a series on establishing and maintaining a fully functioning and effective prayer ministry in churches. Establishing an Effective Prayer Ministry - Part 3 By : Stephen Lawes Church Growth starts with prayer. This is the third of a four part series on establishing and maintaining a fully functioning and effective prayer ministry in churches. Do I Need To Go To Church To Be A Christian...? By : T J Madigan I don't know if you are anything like me... But when I go to church I come away wondering what God truly thinks of it. RCIA is the Call for Conversion By : Beth Guide The RCIA process is the process a person must take to become Catholic. Rosary Has a Long Tradition of Necessity By : Beth Guide The rosary has a long tradition of being used to help convert people thought the globe. Historically though the basic tenant of the prayer haven't changed. Female By : Farshid ABIDA Adoress AFROZA Enlightening AFSAN Fascinating AFSHEEN Spreading Widely AINI Generous ALMAS Diamond AMINA Trustworthy ANAR Pomegranate AMBAR Ambergris AMBREEN Ambergris ANISA Affectionate ARZOO Desire ASMA Beautiful ATIYA Gift AZIZA Respected BAJILA Venerable Fatwa By : Farshid The word fatwa is derived from the root fata, which includes in its Semanic fields the meaning youth, newness, clarification, or explanation. These connotations have survived in its various definitions. Its development as a technical term originated from the Koran, where the word is used in two verbal forms meaning asking for a definitive answer and giving a definitive answer (4:127, 176). The concept of fatwa in early Islam developed in the framework of a question and answer process of communicating information about Islam. Fadak By : Farshid "Fadak was a fertile tract in the vicinity of Khaibar under the Jewish occupation, just three miles from Medina, now the modern village of Howeyat. After the victory of Khaibar, the Prophet wiped out the Jewish influence in this area, who were threat to Islam, therefore, he sent his envoy, Muhit to Yusha bin Nun, the chief of the village Fadak. The chief of the Jews preferred peace and surrendered to fighting. A peace treaty was concluded between the Prophet and the local Jews on the terms that 50% yield of Fadak would be surrendered to the Prophet each year by the Jews. It was a gift, and not a booty of war, and according to Islam, the areas which are conquered through wars are the property of all the Muslims, and the lands which fall into the hands of the Muslims without any military operation pertain to the personal property. When the Koranic verse: "Give the kinsman his due, and the needy, and the wayfarer...." (17:26) was revealed, the Prophet summoned his daughter and handed over Fadak to her. Suyuti writes in Dhur-e-Manthur (4:176) that, "The Prophet had bequeathed the ownership of the property of Fadak to his daughter, Fatima, and also executed a deed of gift in her favour, and her two sons." What is the Liturgical Calendar By : Beth Guide A review of how the Catholic church formulates liturgical seasons Fatimids By : Farshid "North Africa was the land of the lost causes of Islam. The land was mainly inhabited by the Berber tribe, which was practically independent of the Abbasids. The Ismaili dai Abu Abdullah arrived in the Katama land and chose Ikjan as his base, a mountain stronghold that dominated the pilgrimage route, where he began to preach the Ismaili doctrines. While he was preaching in North Africa and consolidating the secular power, Imam al-Mahdi was closely following his activities from his retreat in Salamia. The caravan of Imam al-Mahdi left Salamia and arrived in Raqada on 20th Rabi II, 297/January 6, 910, and laid the foundation of the Fatimid Caliphate. All the notables, David & Bathsheba By : Jon Straumfjord Even though David sinned in his relationship with Bathsheba, the Lord forgave him after he repented, but there were still consequences to his sin. Through it all, David acted in faith. The Law of Polarity - Creating Balance In Our Lives! By : Adam Price The law of polarity can best be described as "As Above, So Below" or the power of opposites. This can be illustrated in the following way, if you take a magnet there are always two poles a negative and a positive pole. If you match the two like poles together, they stick, yet if you put the opposite ends together it pushes the other away. Eid Al-Milad Al-Nabi By : Farshid The month of Rabi I has an immortal significance in the whole of human history. In this month that Blessed Being made his auspicious appearance from the person of Amina who diverted totally the very stream of the human history; who uplifted humanity from the lowest pit of degradation and rose it to the zenith of glory and grandeur; who heralded a new message of peace and prosperity for the suffering mankind. He emancipated the human race from those fetters in which it had been lying shackled for centuries. He relieved humanity of those heavy burdens under which it had been groaning for ages. The whole world was groping in the dark and gone astray at the time when the Holy Prophet was born. Evian Conference By : Farshid Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah had called a Conference in Evian, France known as the Evian Conference between July 4, 1952 and July 8, 1952 to discuss various economic and social problems confronting the African Ismailis and also to make necessary amendments in the Constitution of the African Councils. It was attended by 40 members including the President and the Secretary of the Supreme Council, the Presidents of the Provincial Councils and of the Ismailia Association, educational administrators, the managing director of the Jubilee Insurance Company, and three members of the East African Legislative Council. A Review of Sacraments of the Catholic Church By : Beth Guide This is a quick review of the seven sacraments that are at the heart of the Catholic Church Etiquette of Eating, Drinking and Clothing By : Farshid The host should offer water to wash the hands of his guests from the right to the left, washing his own last. When a man has guests with him, he should eat joyfully with them; he should be the last to begin to eat, and he should be the last to lave his hands before, and last to do so after, a meal (Kitab Majmu'at al-Hawashi, p. 59). When the host's relation are present at a meal, the host should wash his hands last, apart from the members of his own family (Daim al-Islam, p. 414) Strategies for a Successful Marriage By : DrScott For the past 20+ years, I have been providing Christian counseling to broken homes, individuals, relationships and marriages. Every week, I am confronted with sad stories of marriages ending in divorce or marriages that the wives are victims of domestic violence. The purpose of this article is to share what I have learned about elements of a successful marriage. I truly believe that most teaching concerning marriage is helpful but inadequate and falls short of teaching what is necessary to have a successful marriage. In this spirit, I offer two recommendations that are crucial to having a successful marriage with which no committed Christian would find fault. The Best Way to Pick the Best Church for You By : Earl Hall This is a question that many people have asked. We even have websites dedicated to churches for you. We separate them by denomination, address, membership numbers, etc. Find out without question which one to go to. The Truth About Spiritual Enlightenment By : Jarett Sabirsh The average person doesn't have a clue as to what Enlightenment is, many spiritual seekers have misguided ideas about what it is, and many spiritual teachers also don't have the correct understanding of what it is. A Oneness Cloud Experiment That Leads to Enlightenment By : Jarett Sabirsh We're going to purposefully make a cloud in the sky a particular shape (square), or make it disappear altogether, with nothing more than focus and intention ... It is time to experience the end of the world By : Elsabe Smit Time is a man-made concept that we manipulate without even being aware of it. We will become more aware of is as the crucial date of 21 December 2012 on the Mayan calendar approaches. RCIA Process Reaches Back to the Past By : Beth Guide Brief overview of how the modern RCIA program mimicks the RCIA of the early church. How To Have A Conversation With God By : Kim McGinnis Many of you are probably familiar with the very popular book, Conversations With God, by Neale Donald Walsh. In this wonderful book the author claims that he is given answers to his deepest questions directly from God, himself. Since then, another wonderful book was published, Your Deepest Intent, by Reverend Deborah Johnson. Eid Al-Ghadir By : Farshid According to the Shi'ite belief, at the spring (khum) of al-Ghadir, the Prophet as his successor declared Ali bin Abu Talib and the festival commemorated this occasion. The fusion of religion which was characteristic of all religious festivals in Fatimid Egypt, is best exemplified by the festival of Eid al-Ghadir. The festival of Ghadir was celebrated with official sanction in Egypt for the first time in 362/973, when a group of people from Cairo, together with the North African troops (al-maghriba), gathered for invocations (du'a) on the 18th Dhu'l-Hijja, proclaiming that the Prophet had made Ali as his successor on the day of Ghadir al-Khum. It delighted Imam al-Muizz. The Law of Relativity & A New Outlook On Life! By : Adam Price When trying to understand the law of relativity, our first principle to understand is in reality nothing is good or bad, it's just the way it should be in a perfect state of grace. It's when we as humans living on this earth plane, decide to compare ourselves or our situations (whether we're in dire straits or going well) that discontentment sets it. Mormon Videos: No Longer on the Sidelines By : Roberto Bell Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join the online conversation about their faith. Abu Aly Alibhai Aziz, Dr., Missionary By : Farshid Varas Amir Chand (1837-1911) sprang from a noble family of gupti Ismailis in Punjab. He was employed in a governmental department in Amritsar and retired in 1880. He inherited land from his forefathers, and became one of the most famous landlords in Punjab. In 1882, Imam Aga Ali Shah appointed him Kul Kamadia for Punjab, Frontiers and few regions near Afghanistan. He performed his duties with such marked distinction that during his first visit to Amritsar in 1897, Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah appointed him Mukhi on January 1, 1897 with a title of Varas for Punjab and Frontier province, including the regions lying on the borders of Afghanistan. He also travelled with the Imam in Sialkot between January 2, 1897 and January 11, 1897. Varas Amir Chand visited Bombay several times. His last visit took place in the middle of 1908 and gave valuable and informative statements twice in court during the Haji Bibi Case on July 28 and July 29, 1908. He is also credited to have converted a portion of the depressed class to Ismailism, as well as helping them financially to run their cottage industry. Du'A By : Farshid The word du'a is derived from da'wa or ad'iya means call, occurring 159 times in the Koran. It refers to the offering of supplication in general or in particular a single supplication, vide 2:186, 3:38,39 and 4:60. Another word su'al (asking) is also employed in this context (14:34, 11:47, 55:29). The word du'a is often associated with spreading hands, palms upwards, as though to receive blessing, an ancient and natural gesture used in Babylonia and Egypt and common to the Arab lands. The hands are wiped over the face at the end of the petition in token of the application to the worshipper of the blessing received. It is to address one's attention to God by voicing one's personal situation. It is basically personal or petitionary prayer, or asking God for what one wants. The Koran commands it in several verses, such as "Call upon Me, and I will answer you" (40:60). The Prophet called the du'a (supplication) "the marrow of worship" (mukhkh al-ibada). It can be asked personally or one can asks with the jamat. What is Spiritual Enlightenment? By : Anmol Mehta Explains deeply, yet simply, the profound concepts of non-duality and enlightenment. Reveals the truth behind Zen & Advaita Vedanta, and the secret to enlightenment. Truth - Just How Does One Know? By : Cliff Matthew Most people think they know truth because they went to church, bible studies, read books and received information from sources other than straight from Jesus Christ. Divine Intervention in Attempted Suicide By : Rebecca Hanson Experience a story of divine intervention and how following your spiritual nudges can actually save the lives of the people you touch. Druzes By : Farshid "In 407/1016, an Iranian da'i, named Muhammad bin Ismail Nashtakin ad-Darazi came in Egypt, who professed the transmigration of souls. He also preached the divinity of Imam al-Hakim. He came from Bukhara to Cairo in 408/1017. Finding no response, he moved to Wadi al-Taymun, at the foot of Mount Hermon in Lebanon and Jabal as-Summaq in Syria. He was first in the public eyes being the founder of the Druze sect. In 410/1019, the Turks soldiers of the Fatimids gathered and moved towards the houses of ad-Darazi and his followers and surrounded them. Ad-Darazi and those with him fortified themselves in a house, fighting the besiegers from the roof and the wall. The besiegers ravaged the house and killed about forty people with az-Darazi. About the same time, another Iranian from Farghana, named Hasan al-Akhram also appeared as using his influence to propagate the deity of Imam al-Hakim, and found a Druze sect about in 409/1018. He was also killed in his house just eight days following his declaration. Dower and Dowry By : Farshid The word for dower generally used in the Koran is ajr (pl. ujur), meaning reward or the gift that is given to the bride. The word saduqat (pl. of saduqa) is also once used in the Koran to denote the nuptial gift (4:4), and the other words from the same root, signifying dower are sudaq and sidaq. The verbal root word sadaqa means he was truthful. Another word sometimes used in the Koran to indicate the nuptial gift is fariza means what has been made obligatory or an appointed portion. The word mahr used in the hadith means dowry or nuptial gift. It is a free gift by the husband to the wife at the time of contracting the marriage: "And give women their dowries as a free gift" (4:4). The Law of Transmutation - How to Turn Dark Times Into Light! By : Adam Price The universal law of transmutation is one that we can put in place effectively by our dominant thoughts. Basically it states that our most dominant thoughts will always be the winner in the long term and eventually manifest into our lives. Donation By : Farshid The English word donation is borrowed from the Latin, donaire means present. It is an action or faculty of giving or presenting. It includes presentation, grant, bestowal or gift. The tradition of donation goes back to the Islamic period. The Koranic message specifies to participate in the cause of God by giving money. The word infaq means to spending benevolently, occurring seven times in the Koran (2:195, 261, 262, 8:60, 9:34, 47:38, 57:10), such as: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of God is as the parable of a grain growing seven ears with a hundred grains in every ear; and God multiplies it for whom He pleases" (2:261), and "And the parable of those who spend their wealth to seek the pleasure of God and for the certainty of their souls is as the parable of a garden on an elevated ground" (2:265). The Law of Compensation - How To Understand & Use It For Better Good! By : Adam Price The law of compensation in simple terms means for what is good in one area, that same area has an opposite energy working as well. So what we have to remember and expect, is that for what we do in life, not only will we be rewarded for, but there'll also be tests along the way. We'd be blind and foolish to not expect these tests in our life, and the law of compensation spells it out for us to follow, like a blue print for our success. Tarot readings, Tarot Card and Online Psychic Reading By : MUmarF Psychic reading is the art of psychic master. It is the art of people of ancient times. Most of the people of primitive societies would believe in this art. There was a monk of the primitive people. He would attain the knowledge of psychic reading from the world of spirits. The reverend would get into the live of space and time. The spiritual healing would be done by sorting the good spirits and evil witchcrafts. Both of them were captured by the monk in a magic weapon or bottle. How To Magnify Your Results by Using The Law of Cause & Effect To Your Advantage! By : Adam Price Understanding the law of cause and effect is a way to fast track your success. And it's much more than just thinking of it as "karma" and then dismissing it, it's a whole lifestyle change for the better. What you're about to learn is yet another component of the many universal laws, and if you make this law a habit you'll do very well in your life and ignite many spirits of success to the world. I believe in angels ' and fairies and mermaids By : Elsabe Smit We find it easy to believe in material things for which we have not seen any evidence. However, we easily reject spiritual issues for which there is much evidence, on the basis that we have not experienced it ourselves. We need to understand that the dimension we live in is not the only one. We have access to other dimensions and we like to discard this as fantasy rather than acknowledge it as another reality. Dawr-I Satr By : Farshid "The word satr (pl. satur) is derived from astar, meaning hide, cover or shield. As it is said, masatra (he concealed enmity), or tastir (to hold within a curtain). According to Arabic-English Lexicon (New York, 1872, 4:1304) by Edward William Lane, the word satr means to veil, conceal or hide a thing. The Ismailis had employed the term dawr-i satr (period of concealment) with regards to those periods in their history when the Imams were hidden from the eyes of their followers when the animosity of their enemies reached to its extreme. On that critical moment, the hujjats represented the Imams in the community. The hujjat was a living proof, acting as the custodian until the time of the Imam's reappearance. In contrast, the period following the concealment is known as dawr-i kashf (unveiling period) or the dawr-i zuhur (period of manifestation), when the Imams publicly made their appearance. Battle of Ditch By : Farshid The enemies of the Muslims created a united front after the battle of Badr and Uhud. This culminated in a solemn pact of alliance among the five principal tribes. When the news of this tremendous mobilization reached the Muslims in Medina, it struck them all with panic. It was Monday, the 1st Shawal, 5/February 24, 627 when a gigantic army under the command of Abu Sufian besieged Medina. The number of this invading force is variously estimated at something between ten and twenty-four thousands, the largest single army ever mustered on Arabian soil. How To Align Your Thoughts with Your Outcomes with The Law of Correspondence! By : Adam Price The law of correspondence is our ability to manifest our internal thoughts into the external world. It's our outlook on life that really reflects our outcomes and just knowing this, we can look into peoples lives and see a mirror of their internal thoughts, feelings and beliefs from the actions they take. It's truly amazing to gain this level of understanding about yourself and others and I encourage you to learn as much as you can about it. Religion and Condoms in Latin America By : Ken Brower-10301 According to recent statistics, about 1.7 million people across Latin America were infected with HIV or AIDS in 2006, and 410,000 new cases had been reported that year as well. These numbers have shown no sign of abatement. Cremation: Religion, Faith, Culture and Costs By : Steven Cancel Learn how cremation interacts with religion, culture, and finances. Ayat Al-Ulul Amr By : Farshid "The Koran (4:59) says: "O you who believe, obey God, and obey the Messenger and those of you who holds authority (ulul amr)" Some tend to interpret ulul amr as the rulers. This interpretation is irrational as it is solely based on the twists of history. The majority of the Muslims have remained as a vassal of the monarchs and rulers, interpreting and reinterpreting Islam and the Koran to strengthen their own kingdom. The history of Muslims is replete with the names of rulers whose injustice, debauchery and tyranny have tarnished the name of Islam. If God were to order us to obey such kings and rulers, an impossible situation would be created for Muslims. The wretched followers would be condemned to the displeasure of God, no matter what they do. If they obey these rulers, they have disobeyed the Command of God: "Do not obey a sinner" (76:24). And if they disobey such rulers, they have again disobeyed the Command of God: "Obey the Muslim rulers" (if it would mean so). Therefore if we accept this interpretation, Muslims are condemned to eternal disgrace whether they obey or disobey their fallible (sinful) rulers. Also, there are Muslim rulers of different schools and persuasions. There are Shafi'is, Hanbalis, Malikis, Hanafis, as well as the Shi'ites and Ibadis. Now, according to this interpretation the Sunnis residing under an Ibadi king (like in Jordan) should follow Ibadi tenets; and those residing under a Shi'ites ruler (like in Iran) should follow the Shi'ites beliefs. Do these people have the conviction of courage to follow their professed interpretation to its logical end? Didar By : Farshid "The Persian word didar is derived from didan means meeting, beholding or seeing. In Ismaili terminology, it denotes the beholding the Imam of the age. It is a means to strengthen the heart, cooling the eyes, refresh the faith and earn guidance and blessings of the Imam. When one is graced with the didar, he feels that he is newly born, and acts what the Imam imparted. The didar does not mean mere an act of looking the Imam. It needs the eyes of the knowledge and faith and without it the purpose does not solve. The Koran says, "And you see them looking towards you, yet they do not see" (7:198). It implies that there was much difference between the looking of the believers and unbelievers to the Prophet. Generally speaking, there are three types of didar: the exoteric (zahiri), esoteric (batini) and spiritual (noorani), but our discussion here covers only the exoteric didar. Psychic Readings And The Psychic Tea Shoppe By : Robert Watson All about the psychic tea shoppe and their psychic reading program. David & Goliath By : Jon Straumfjord Goliath intimidated in the armies of Israel by his sheer size and his gleaming bronze armor, but David trusted in the Lord and easily defeated the physically superior warrior. Samuel, the Faithful Prophet By : Jon Straumfjord Samuel was dedicated to the Lord long before his birth, and the Lord honored his faithfulness by making him a prophet, even though the nation of Israel did not continually honor him as a prophet all the days of his life. Psychic Reading: A Bit About Clairvoyant Lisa Williams By : Robert Watson Lisa Williams is fast becoming one of the best known psychics in the US. Since her debut on Lifetime TV in 2006, this talented psychic from the UK has become a favorite with Americans. Finding Your Muslim Significant Other By : Abu Ubaidullah This article debates the issue of ways of finding your Muslim life partner along with suggestions and helpful information about the entire process. Devotional Literature By : Farshid "The generic term sharru or precentor in Assyria can be traced in the sha'ir or poet-soothsayer of the Arabs. The Assyrian hymn was the shire, and in it we recognize the Hebrew shir (song) and the Arabic shi'r (poetry). The Psalm of David in Assyrian was the zamaru, which equates with the Hebrew zimrah (song) and mizmor (psalm). Certainly the Assyrian shigu or penitential psalm is identical with the shiggaion of the Hebrew and the shajan of the Arabs in origin. Likewise, the allu or wail in Assyrian may be linked up with the Hebrew and Arabic elal and wilwal. Indeed, the Assyrian shidru or recitation may find its cognate in the inshad of the Arabs. Yet scarcely a line has come down to us concerning the hymn of the ancient Arabs, that their songs were appreciated is borne out by an inscription of Ashurbanipal (7th century B.C.), where Arab prisoners toiling for their Assyrian masters whiled away their hours in singing (alili) and music (ninguti), which so delighted the Assyrians that they begged for more. Dasond By : Farshid The culture of decima or tithe (old English teogothian) was common among the Babylon. The discovery of old clay tablets in 1966 however reveals that it was prevalent long before the civilization of the Babylon. Tithe or tenth part was a customary tax in ancient Egypt, Syria and Greece. Cyrus caused his soldiers to devote tenth of their booty to Zeus. Zoroaster imposed tithe on traders and market dealers for the welfare of the priests. Dajjal By : Farshid The Arabic word dajjal likely comes from the Syriac daggal means liar or lying. Hence, al-dajjal literally means one who conceals the truth with falsehood, the liar or a great deceiver. The word al-masih al-dajjal means to cover (a mangy camel) with tar, because the dajjal will in like manner cover the earth with his adherents. One another view suggests that dajjal is derived from dajala meaning to gild because he will deceive the people by covering up the truth. In the Islamic tradition, dajjal is an evil figure who will lead people astray in the last days and whose advent will be one of the signs of the approaching dooms day. Dajjal or al-Masih al-Dajjal is not mentioned in the Koran, but he figures in numerous hadith. Important Christmas shopping do’s and don'ts. By : upinder singh negi3 Christmas is definitely a time for joy and lots of shopping! The malls are decorated with trees and streamers fill the air. I Am So Afraid By : Have you ever felt fear because you knew that the problem you were facing took away all of your control? A fear that drove you to your knees begging God to protect you from the dread of pain. A fear that consumed your every wakening thought and made you so afraid that you couldn't eat. Darkhana By : Farshid The Persian word darkhana, is composed of two syllables, dar and khana. The preposition dar means in, and khana means house. Thus, the darkhana means in the house. Any specific thing in the house is also called darkhana. Another view suggests that it is derived from darb-i khana means chief place of residence, or dari khana, a residence with big windows being used for the royal meetings. In Ismaili terminology, it represents specific abode of the Imam, or Imam's headquarters. Jephthah: a Conflicted Man of Valor By : Jon Straumfjord Jephthah the Gileadite was a warrior and the son of a concubine. When times were good, he was dispossessed, but when war came, he was sought-out as a leader. He had faith, but with mixed results. Samson: the Wayward Nazirite By : Jon Straumfjord Samson could hardly be considered a man of faith, nor a righteous man, nor a humble man, but the Lord was still willing to respond to Samson's last humble request in faith. Conciliation And Arbitration Board (CAB) By : Farshid With the imposition of the New Constitution of the Shi'a Ismaili Muslims in 1986, the Conciliation and Arbitration Board (CAB) came into existence for the first time in the Ismaili world. Previously, the Ismaili Councils executed the judicial activities in the community. The judicial activities of the Council thenceforward consigned to the newly formed Conciliation and Arbitration Board. Remote Viewing Secrets Revealed By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn A real life example shows how to know and see by developing intuitive insight. Learn easy techniques to expand your sensory awareness. Do You Rely On Luck Or Fate? By : Michael A. Verdicchio I believe in opportunities coming my way. I believe in God bringing people and situations into my life because I have prayed and am expecting those kinds of things to happen on a regular basis. But, do I believe in luck and fate? No thanks! The Gift of Ho'oponopono By : Jess Freer Ho'oponopono is an effective and friendly healing tradition practiced and modified by traditional Hawaiian communities. He looks just like his father By : Elsabe Smit When a child is born, we acknowledge that the child is a combination of the parents - the best and the worst of both parents. We choose to forget this when our children grow older and display behaviour that reminds us of our dark side. We then often blame the child rather than deal with our own traits or fears. Black Clothes By : Farshid The word aswad derived from swd means black, occurring seven times in the Koran (2:187, 3:106, 35:27). In the sense of an original black colour, the word aswad occurs only twice: "When you can tell a white thread from a black on in the light of the approaching dawn" (2:187) and "black mountains" (35:27). The word muswadd (dark-faced) is used in 16:58 and its parallel (43:17) to suggest the darkening of the face in the light of bad news as reflection of grief. Other words generally understood as the colour black or dark hues include ahwa in 87:5. The word hamida in 22:5 means lifeless and is ordinarily taken as black-ended. Another term mudhamm used in 55:64 in the sense of dark green, tending to black. Psychic Chat Online - General Information By : IC Have you ever felt that because you are a grown-up person society expects you to know the answers to many questions? This is actually a very common feeling most grown-ups share, unfortunately not everyone has a clear answer to each and every question or situation our lives throw at us, when such situations present themselves the most common reaction is to look for advice.. Reading Tarot Cards - Basic Concepts By : IC Tarot card readings have been around ever since the concept of divination has, they have been used primarily used for divination purposes. Learn more about tarot cards. Psychic Chat Online - Popular Believe and Technology By : IC Psychic readings have been around for a very long time and there are many techniques used by people who have psychic abilities in order to interpret someone's fortune. Black Clothes By : Farshid The word aswad derived from swd means black, occurring seven times in the Koran (2:187, 3:106, 35:27). In the sense of an original black colour, the word aswad occurs only twice: "When you can tell a white thread from a black on in the light of the approaching dawn" (2:187) and "black mountains" (35:27). The word muswadd (dark-faced) is used in 16:58 and its parallel (43:17) to suggest the darkening of the face in the light of bad news as reflection of grief. Other words generally understood as the colour black or dark hues include ahwa in 87:5. The word hamida in 22:5 means lifeless and is ordinarily taken as black-ended. Another term mudhamm used in 55:64 in the sense of dark green, tending to black. Black Clothes By : Farshid The word aswad derived from swd means black, occurring seven times in the Koran (2:187, 3:106, 35:27). In the sense of an original black colour, the word aswad occurs only twice: "When you can tell a white thread from a black on in the light of the approaching dawn" (2:187) and "black mountains" (35:27). The word muswadd (dark-faced) is used in 16:58 and its parallel (43:17) to suggest the darkening of the face in the light of bad news as reflection of grief. Other words generally understood as the colour black or dark hues include ahwa in 87:5. The word hamida in 22:5 means lifeless and is ordinarily taken as black-ended. Another term mudhamm used in 55:64 in the sense of dark green, tending to black. Faith Like A Fortune Cookie By : David Jordan How often do we take verses we have heard from various preachers or read from the Bible and treat them like we do fortune cookies? If they don't fit what we believe, we simply turn the page. At the very least, we put those verses aside for another more appropriate application. Far Fetched? Not at all. Are you afraid that deep down maybe your Christian (PRAYER) life is like a fortune cookie? Spinoza, the Man Who Changed Judaism By : William Nugent Brief study of the life and philosophy of Spinoza and how he began the turning of Jewish intellectuals from traditional faith to modern secularist thought. Why Am I Here, In The First Place By : Why am I here and what is my purpose? These questions often enter my mind as I reflect on my own life. It seems this is what most people want to know especially when they have just been through a life altering experience. A dramatic human complication that made them question the very existence of life. Choosing the right music for Christmas By : sukhjeet In our multi-cultural societies today the run up to Christmas is experienced in many different ways. The commercial version pioneered by Coca Cola's magazine advertisements which established the red suited Santa Claus image, washes over us all through the TV advertisements and the decorations in the High Streets and shopping Malls. They built on and reinforced the Victorian version of Christmas celebrations baby shower decorations By : sukhjeet Great baby shower decorations are more about using your imagination than your pocketbook! You can create a wonderful party mood with simple, high-impact arrangements. This article details some of the best ideas for baby shower decorations. Best ideas for birthday gifts By : sukhjeet Most of us frequently – if not all the time – are short of good birthday gift ideas. Regardless of whom the intended recipient is, whether it is a brother, sister, mum, dad, grandparent or in-law, often we all end up frantically searching through shopping malls for the elusive perfect birthday gift. All too often unfortunately, all these stores seem to stock only products that fall into one of three categories – they are unsuitable, overpriced or impractical. all about christmas cards By : sukhjeet The Christmas card he commissioned was fashioned in the form of a triptych, which is a three-paneled design that allows for the two outer panels to be folded in towards the middle one. Each of the two side panels depicted a good deed. The first showed an image of people clothing the poor, and the other side panel showed an image of people feeding the hungry. The center piece had an image of a well-to-do family making a toast and surrounded by an enormous feast. Baiyat By : Farshid The word baiyat, occurring 14 times in the Koran is derived from ba'ya meaning sale and purchase, bargain or transaction. In Arabic the word yabi'u means to sell, ba'a means he sold, al-bai'u means sale and al-baya means sale and purchase. In Islamic terminology, the term baya refers to an agreement or undertaking between the master and his followers. Other synonymous expressions appearing in the Koran are al-ahd (13:19-20) and al-mithaq (33:7, 5:14). Thus, baya or baiyat means an agreement or spiritual undertaking between the Lord and his followers. When one swears an oath of allegiance (baiyat), he gets guarantee from his Lord. Benefits Associated With An Outdoor Christmas Decoration By : Rohit Chopra Article describes about the diferent outdoor type decorations that are available. Once when I was big By : Elsabe Smit As children we are encouraged to access our imagination, but as adults we are encouraged to deal with reality. Does that mean that as adults we turn our backs on reality and in fact deal with an illusion? Should we dream so that we can create our own reality? Ayat Al-Ulul Amr By : Farshid "The Koran (4:59) says: "O you who believe, obey God, and obey the Messenger and those of you who holds authority (ulul amr)" Some tend to interpret ulul amr as the rulers. This interpretation is irrational as it is solely based on the twists of history. The majority of the Muslims have remained as a vassal of the monarchs and rulers, interpreting and reinterpreting Islam and the Koran to strengthen their own kingdom. The history of Muslims is replete with the names of rulers whose injustice, debauchery and tyranny have tarnished the name of Islam. If God were to order us to obey such kings and rulers, an impossible situation would be created for Muslims. The wretched followers would be condemned to the displeasure of God, no matter what they do. If they obey these rulers, they have disobeyed the Command of God: "Do not obey a sinner" (76:24). And if they disobey such rulers, they have again disobeyed the Command of God: "Obey the Muslim rulers" (if it would mean so). Therefore if we accept this interpretation, Muslims are condemned to eternal disgrace whether they obey or disobey their fallible (sinful) rulers. Also, there are Muslim rulers of different schools and persuasions. There are Shafi'is, Hanbalis, Malikis, Hanafis, as well as the Shi'ites and Ibadis. Now, according to this interpretation the Sunnis residing under an Ibadi king (like in Jordan) should follow Ibadi tenets; and those residing under a Shi'ites ruler (like in Iran) should follow the Shi'ites beliefs. Do these people have the conviction of courage to follow their professed interpretation to its logical end? What are the origins of Christmas traditions? By : Sonia Sood There are many traditions and symbols that we associate with Christmas including the Christmas tree, leaving cookies out for Santa Claus, and sending Christmas cards and Christmas presents. If you're like most, you observe all of the traditions which are sacred to your family without a thought about where they originated or why they became so popular in the first place. Why greeting cards are still the best choice to give and receive By : Sahil Chauhan A greeting card is an illustrated, folded card usually featuring a message of greeting or other sentiment. Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent on 'non-occasions' to say 'hello' or 'thank you'. Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles, are manufactured and/or hand-made by hundreds of companies big and small. Making Choices By : Michael A. Verdicchio Some people believe that God wants us to live life to the fullest! They choose to expand. They learn to deal with their new choices. They refuse to accept an obstacle as a sign that the choice was wrong. They look to God for help and direction on their new path. Azhar Park By : Farshid "Her Excellency Madame Suzanne Mubarak inaugurated the 30-hectare (74-acre) al Azhar Park in the presence of the Present Imam in Cairo on March 25, 2005. The al-Azhar Park Project is a catalyst for social, economic and cultural renewal and improvement and will have far reaching consequences for the 200,000 residents of the neighbouring Darb al-Ahmar district. Advice for your Christmas gifts. By : aprilbhisham Yes it’s that time of year again. So what's your plan this year? Where you just going to leave it to the last minute again and compete with the rest of the country for the last few items on the shelves come Christmas Eve? I know that with this little guide you can help save yourself from a lot of stress this Christmas so take a few minutes to read on. 1) Its always best to make a start with a list of people you want to buy presents for. Do not feel pressured into buying big gifts for everyone. Ayat Al-Mawaddat Al-Qurba By : Farshid According to the Koran: "God chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Imran above all (His) creatures. Offspring, one from the other"(3:33-34). The word dhurriya means direct descendants, family or lineage. It occurs 32 times in the Koran in the context of the prophets, indicating that their mission was assigned to their direct descendants to carry on. Christmas Lights And Decorations That Can Be Found On The Christmas Tree By : Rohit Chopra Article describes the uses of lights and decorations used for christmas and its importance. Dream A Healing From Heaven By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Can God really help us heal? This intriguing article explains how prayer helped a young woman find a solution for a disfiguring physical illness. There are suggestions in the article how you can find solutions from spirit in your life. The Joy Of Christmas Decorations By : Rohit Chopra Article describes about the importance of christmas decorations and its history. The Prognoses Was Serious, I Was Going To Die By : Why was this happening to me? I always did what was right. Why would God allow such a terrible disease to consume my body? When we commit our ways to following God, isn't He suppose to protect us? Shedding a new skin and dealing with changes By : Elsabe Smit Our bodies show physical responses that indicates the state of our spirit. We can fight these physical responses or we can accept them as guidelines for spiritual growth and enrich our lives.
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