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- Kshipra: The River Carrying The Nectar Of Immortality - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Niklank JainAccording to the ancient literature, it is said that once Lord Shiva was very hungry, and like a holy sage, he took Lord Brahma's skull and went begging for alms throughout the three worlds. No one offered him anything, following which he went to Lord Vishnu's residence in Vaikunth and asked him ...
Views: 942 - Significance of Simhastha - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gunjan sharmaMillions of pilgrims, sadhus & sanyasis (monks & sages), musicians, artisans and all kinds of craftsmen are gathering on the sacred banks of river Kshipra. A drop of the nectar of immortality fell here during the öght between the gods and the demons when the universe was örst created. On ...
Views: 1014 - Chakras Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertPsychics use colors when it comes to readings. Colors affect emotions and heal. A popular system that could be used as a springboard in your life is the Chakra System. It correlates quite nicely to the color spectrum. The word Chakra means Wheel in Sanskrit. Each Chakra could be ...
Views: 956 - Defying Death - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Kumari MullinWith the carnage in Paris so ever-present on our minds, I am reminded that even though it is so difficult to fathom such violence, one of the blessings I have received from all of the spiritual and energy healing practices is the deepening experience that this earth journey is a tiny fragment of ...
Views: 899 - Ujjain – One of the religious cities of India - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Heena PathakOne of the sacred cities that exist in India includes the name of Ujjain. It is because of its rich heritage and culture that everyone knows about Ujjain in India and in other parts of world. Ujjain is really a religious city and a must visit place. Ujjain is famous city of Madhya Pradesh. ...
Views: 742 - Life after death - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Life after death begins with death of the human. Of course, it is impossible to obtain information about life after death for the human, all information of whom is restricted with his perceptions from the world. We were informed about Hereafter by the messengers of Allah, who ...
Views: 734 - Helping a moribund patient - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, We should attempt to die as martyr and help a moribund patient to die in this way. Rasulullah (s.a.w.) ordered that: "Martyr surely will not suffer torment." [Ibn Mace, Bayhaqi, Imam-i Ahmad] "Martyr doesn’t feel death grief, doesn’t sorrow in grave, doesn’t be disturbed ...
Views: 814 - God Always Whispers, But He Can Yell Too! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Monica RodriguezIn this moment, I am writing from a deep humble, grateful and peaceful space within me. As I just told a dear friend of mine: “It never stops to amaze me the way in which God brings you the exact message you need when you are opened and receptive to hear it”. Let me explain… I am going ...
Views: 875 - Can Human Transcend Their Religious Differences to Coexist Harmoniously? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanScanning through daily newspapers, one may fall victim to despondency and despair. Nowadays, the majority of the media is focusing on the friction between Muslims and other religions. Reading all about the protests in Europe and USA against Islam leads one to believe that people of various ...
Views: 929 - The death of the believer - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, In my last article, basing on the Rasulullah’s (s.a.w.) orders, I had stated that always keeping ablution, performing the salats with congregation, praise, patience and consent to predestination were the most important indicators of faith. In reality, every thing that Rasulullah ...
Views: 783 - To die as a believer - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, In my last writings, I explained the issues needed to be performed not to die as an unbeliever. Now, I'm sure you're surprised when you saw this title due to although the expression is different, the title has the same meaning. But do not be surprised. Rasulullah (s.a.w.) ...
Views: 721 - Death: A Tight Shoe Taken Off So You Can Find A New Way To Dance - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeLast year, seven of my lifelong friends made their transition back to the greater dimensions of the universe. One very young and the rest spread across a time line of decades. Each lived a spectacular life. You might say that each died with a grin on his or her face because they squeezed ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Maneuvering The Dark Night of the Soul - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow do you deal with the times where things feel hopeless? Have you experienced a period in life where it felt like you would never get out of it? Have you spent time in a space full of confusion and disorientation? If you have answered yes, to any of these questions, then you have had a ...
Views: 823 - No, no, no!.. I'm not depressed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, It was about a month ago. The phone rang. I picked up the handset. It was my daughter in Istanbul. Of course, I was glad to hear her voice. After inquiring her and my health, we talked about some issues for a while. I don't remember how it was opened up, she said me that ...
Views: 766 - Not to die as an unbeliever -3- - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, An unbelieving heart is a dead heart. Faith is like spirit of heart. Heart awakens through faith. As long as the love of Allah, which is the light of faith in heart, increases, a spiritual joy, serenity, peace occur at heart. This situation is reflected likewise to human’s body, ...
Views: 754 - Not to die as an unbeliever -2- - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Not to die as an unbeliever, a believer must correct his faith in accordance with the information given by ahl al-sunnah scholars, must avoid from prohibitions, and must fulfill the orders. Avoiding from prohibitions is called as "riyazat", fulfilling the orders is called ...
Views: 775 - Not to die as an unbeliever-1- - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Of course, dying as a unbeliever when expiring is the most intense fear for a Muslim. One day some of his lovers asked Junayd al-Baghdadi hazrats that "Sir, what is the greatest issue for a Muslim?" He ordered that “The most important issue for a Muslim is to leave this world ...
Views: 845 - One shall not ask for his own death - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Although death is the bridge that unites the believer with Allah; one should not ask for his own death. Instead one should try to increase his good deeds in this ephemeral world. Because our Prophet (s.a.w.) ordered: "World is the field of afterlife.” [Daylami] “Do not ...
Views: 744 - What Are The Essential Object Of Muslim’s Faith - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Umer FiazMuslim is the person who relies in the oneness of Allah, and the truth that the Muhammad, peace be on him, was the last messenger of the Almighty. Chiefly, the Muslims have six fundamental beliefs. These beliefs may demonstrate as the: These are the common beliefs of every Muslim of the world. ...
Views: 674 - Unleashing Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Deepika TuliTaking a stroll in a posh Delhi market, waiting for some friends for a fancy dinner. While talking about the luxury cars and homes; planning to work out ideas to get those glossy, expensive breezers on the porch of our future luxury home, me and my husband came across a street kid on the ...
Views: 803 - MATERIAL OBESITY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from venkat caI am a victim of material obesity ,in 25 years he has gained 36kg and added a million to his wealth. Is obesity directly proportional to material wealth? "The richer we get, the wider is the waistline. Wider waistline was long considered as sign of great wealth." Before the industrial ...
Views: 970 - Why Didn’t God Help the Jews During the Holocaust? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayI have heard it said by many Jewish people “where was God when 6 million Jews were killed during the holocaust?” Why did God turn his back on His own people? Why would God who performed many miracles in the days of old suddenly just stop helping His people? This is the question I am going to ...
Views: 1677 - Who is Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayWho did Jesus claim to be? Who are the Apostles saying Jesus is? What are some of the religions saying who Jesus is? Who does the Bible say Jesus is? Why is it important to know who Jesus is? Why all the confusion? These will be some of the topics of today’s Bible study. Let’s start with the ...
Views: 942 - God, How Come I'm Not Rich? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayEver since my teenage years I had always believed that I would amount to something, I would do something really important and become a real benefit to all of mankind. Well here I am approaching my sixtieth birthday, I was laid off four years ago and here I am sitting at my computer wondering ...
Views: 1033 - Death is a gift to the Believer - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Death is an absolute phenomenon will happen to every living being. It is impossible to run away from it. We should not be unwary from it. Death is the beginning of a new life. Afterlife is a new divine order where the divine justice shall be fulfilled. Allah notifies us through ...
Views: 2553 - Ready to Receive - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Benedikt DommesAre you ready to receive in each moment who you truly are? Are you ready to receive each moment in the fullness of your being? Are you ready to receive everything you´ve once rejected, because you deemed it bad and negative and feared that it would turn you bad and negative? And are you ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Could 666 Be Far Behind? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI just watched a video, at first really sparked my interest and got me excited. A opportunity to make a $2,000 investment into a $100,000 windfall. The presentation is telling the truth about how 'real wealth' is obtained, get the early, reliable investments on the front end, like most that ...
Views: 959 - Believing in afterlife is mandatory for a complete faith - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, One of the religious obligations for an absolute faith is to have faith in afterlife. It is ordered in a Qur'an verse: "Any who denieth Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messenger, and the Day of Judgment, hath gone far, far astray." [Nisaa, 136]. In the famous hadith ...
Views: 799 - What Did Jesus Really Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: What Did Jesus Really Mean? from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what-did-jesus-really-mean-0 and http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what-did-jesus-really-mean Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, ...
Views: 1455 - Following Rasulullah is a religious duty for all - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, It is our duty to believe that all of our prophets have been sent by Allah. It is our duty to believe that all the knowledge notified by them are true and real. It is ordered in the verse from the Qur'an that: "The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him from ...
Views: 786 - If Only, I Could Change The World - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisEric Clapton wrote 'If I Could Change The World.' John Mayer wrote 'Waiting On The World To Change.' Michael Jackson's wonderful song 'We Are The World' spoke volumes about how people coming together with a united purpose can indeed change the world. The puzzling question is...these artist ...
Views: 886 - Me And You - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisPraise you Father God, to you Lord be the Glory and Honor. This is the foundation to life, these are the building blocks on the journey of life that will Bless you in ways you could never imagine. Praising your God! God created us to be instruments of Praise, but in the darkness of this ...
Views: 931 - The sole duty of prophets is to proclaim the divine message - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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 ...
Views: 903 - Life's A Puzzle - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI am merely dust my Lord, being tossed about in the tempest that is my life. Formed in my mother's womb, my days counted and seen by your eyes that are able to view the landscape that is eternity. Knowing the moment I would take my first breath and the day I would exhale it the last time. ...
Views: 917 - All the messengers of Allah (s.w.t.) are valid - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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 ...
Views: 896 - My Sheep Know My Voice - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisWe have been wonderfully and fearfully created. We are the image of the Most High God. Everything I've been searching for has been in me since conception. We are on an assigned journey in life, designed in the mind of God. Laid out before us is a maze of adventure, the choices of right and ...
Views: 1105 - Come To Him...As A Little Child - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisRemember that little prayer of grace 'God is Great, God is Good, let us thank him for our food.' So basic, yes he is GREAT, beyond human comprehension...GREAT! Man is he good, good to you and good to me. Got a roof over your head, know where your next meal is coming from, is your mind and ...
Views: 853 - Never Let Me Forget To Give Thanks - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI'm able to get up from my bed today...Thank you Jesus! My closet is full of nice clothes...Praise you God! My shower has hot water to invigorate me into my morning schedule...God you are good! My kitchen table is adorned with a wonderful breakfast...Thank you Jehovah Jireh! I've had money ...
Views: 886 - The situation of those who turn away from Qur’an - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Qur’an is a very valuable source which separates truth from falsehood and which cannot be invalidated by any document neither in the past nor in the future. "Those who reject the Message when it comes to them (are not hidden from Us). And indeed it is a Book of exalted power. ...
Views: 703 - He Does Care For You...And Me! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisPraise you Lord God, yes it's me, do you remember my voice? Have you been able to see? What nerve have I to ask for a single thing to straighten out this screwed up life, to take me back under your wing? It's been years Dear God and where have I been...living it up, wallowing in sin. I laid ...
Views: 853 - Qur’an was revealed to be followed - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Rasulullah (s.a.w.) attached great importance to learning, teaching and reading Qur’an. "The most virtuous among you are those who learn and teach Qur’an." [Bukhari] "The most supreme worship in my community is to read Qur’an." [Abu Nu'aym] "In a house where Qur’an ...
Views: 699 - Qur’an is not a fabrication - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, As I stated in my previous article, numerous atheists and enemies of Islam have been intensely desirous of altering Qur’an, distorting it, raising doubts in the hearts of Muslims because Qur’an is the fundamental and the securest source of Islam. But can the truth ever be ...
Views: 774 - A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new converts choose between Christianity and family. Some countries actually consider it a ...
Views: 1782 - My Life's Out Of Control...Or Is It? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI don't know whose saying this was, but it sure struck a chord with me, 'consider the work of God: for who can make straight, which he made crooked?" Have you ever been so distraught you've said, I wish I'd never been born! If I'd know my life would unfold like this, I'd chosen not to be born. ...
Views: 877 - Being All About Self Never Creates Spiritual Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI have not lived my life honoring you as God. Have you ever stopped being God? Has my worrying ever made you less tolerant or more tolerant towards me? Has my self indulgence in any way changed your plan for my destiny? What prayers have ever touched your heart? Have my fears prevented my ...
Views: 889 - Be Still And Know That I Am God - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisFather God thank you for your forgiveness today. Storms in my life daily give me a reason to pray. You Lord God are the giver of all good things, hearing from you daily with the positive instruction it brings. I look towards Heaven with a very watchful eye, please Jesus help me, I've ...
Views: 907 - Music During Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberMusic During Grief and Loss Music touches your soul like nothing else. Music during times of sorrow can be especially helpful. Songs can speak to our emotions and give voice to how we feel. The late BB King said, “Even in your darkest moments, music is a rope to grab onto, something to pull ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - How Long Father God...How Long? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisOut of places to run? Exhausted from the fear of tomorrow? Unable to sleep to restore your well being? Not finding relief from the new prescription? Listening to the doctor's diagnosis, but knowing in your heart they don't hold the answer. Continuing to work in a mind and body that want to ...
Views: 881 - Lost And Found - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisSin...wrong, wrongdoing, evil, evildoing, badness, crime, offense, immorality. Has man somehow escaped from these descriptions? Has the lust of worldly things so blinded us? Lust...A strong or uncontrollable desire, especially for sexual pleasure, to desire eagerly. So captivated by ...
Views: 863 - Aliyah--Jewish Return to Israel a Good Plan, But Not in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The book of Daniel supports Jewish Aliyah, but also offers a time-frame for it that is overlooked. This is based on the double application of Daniel, once in history and again in our time. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading rabbi in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, urges Jews to return to ...
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