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- 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: 921 - 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: 932 - 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: 1356(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: 906 - 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: 887 - 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 ...
Views: 1078 - Belief in Holy Books - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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] We must believe in Qur'an which was given to Rasulullah (a.s.) and Torah, ...
Views: 916 - The Eagle: God loves YOU - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")THE EAGLE from https://myjourneyofaith.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/the-eagle/ The eagle is strong, powerful and able to capture the vision. Generous and trusting – a believer in a God who believes in you. God loves YOU! Attempt to do something great for God, even though you might fail, ...
Views: 1217 - The human is not left undisciplined - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Allah (swt) did not leave human, whom He bestowed with reason and will, undisciplined after He created them. All works and words of human are recorded and kept by angels. It is ordered in the verses from the Qur'an that: "But verily over you (are appointed angels) to protect ...
Views: 769 - A Gift To Mankind...A King Who Walked Among Us - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisSpoken of by the prophets 2,000 years before his birth, being sent to a lost and dying world to set right what Adam had failed to do. A plan by Almighty God to restore your relationship with himself. The 'cornerstone' which would become the stumbling block to many. Where is the Messiah? ...
Views: 971 - His Story Is God's Glory - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisBorn on a very bright December night, born in this humble stable, humanity's treasure...the Way, the Truth and the Life. This Christ child was given to a world too blind to see, Jesus knew his destiny and he loved us that much...to die on Calvary for you and me. Mary and Joseph accepted their ...
Views: 890 - It Hurts Bad, But God Told Me Don't Stop Loving - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisDo you love God? How do you love God? Does your love for God seem to be 'lip service' or heartfelt love? Has God given you a reason to love him today? Does he need to do something miraculous to receive your love? God loved us before the foundation of the world. God loved us while we ...
Views: 921 - It's Your Pain...Take It To God, Not The Innocent - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisIn the book of Genesis the man named Cain slew his brother Abel, because he was jealous that God had honored Abel's offering, but he didn't respect Cain's offering and Cain became distraught and angry with God and towards his brother. The way Cain decided to handle his anger was to let it ...
Views: 577 - It's Your Pain...Take It To God, Not The Innocent - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisIn the book of Genesis the man named Cain slew his brother Abel, because he was jealous that God had honored Abel's offering, but he didn't respect Cain's offering and Cain became distraught and angry with God and towards his brother. The way Cain decided to handle his anger was to let it ...
Views: 561 - If Only Words Were Adequate - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisOne night when I felt mentally exhausted and felt like I had prayed to God continuously about breaking depression off my life, the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said...tell him...tell him what you feel about him, who you feel he is and what he means to you and the following writing was ...
Views: 680 - It's Only A Pity Party, When You Haven't Invited Jesus - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI find myself in a very dry place now Lord. My mind races with fearful experiences from days past. I can't seem to live in the 'now' moment.' Anxiety has raised its ugly head to ruin another day. I read a Christian book, read your Word, pray everything that weighs heavy on my heart, but I go ...
Views: 634 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
Views: 968 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
Views: 954 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
Views: 949 - Belief in Angels - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, The second pillar of faith is belief in Angels. Angels belong to The Amr Alam (The Command World or The Angelic World), which is one of the two big worlds which was created by Allah (swt). It is an unseen world, which is also called as world of spirits. It is not possible to ...
Views: 847 - Science does not deny the existence of Allah (swt) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, I would like to explain another important subject within believing in Allah. Some of the scientists think that religion is a "dogma" and the most important obstacle of science. This is certainly a big mistake. It is obvious that the judgments of the religion are not ...
Views: 861 - Muhkam and mutashabih verses of Qur'an - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Allah is excluded from space and time. In other words, He exists without a location and as timeless. Time and space concepts are the concepts belong to the material world. On the other hand, the material world is created in image level. For this reason, there is a mental ...
Views: 1451 - Three Stages of Faith on the Path to Self-actualization - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFaith, or having complete and unshakable confidence things will turn out okay, is a powerful spiritual practice. Along with gratitude, faith helps you make the most of your fate. Typically, those on the path to self-actualization experience three stages of faith. The first stage of faith ...
Views: 1232 - Sharing some Thoughts on the Power of Faith - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: from www.sharefaith.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key words: spiritual, spirituality, inspiration, faith Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1158 - Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY from https://youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/say-yes-to-your-potential-a-self-help-book-by-skip-ross-a-summary-4/ Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, personal growth, ...
Views: 1062 - Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY from https://youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/say-yes-to-your-potential-a-self-help-book-by-skip-ross-a-summary-4/ Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, personal growth, ...
Views: 1073 - A Tale of Two Cities, Babylon and Jerusalem: Is Our Religion Symbolical or Spiritual? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Richard RuhlingIn the days of Nimrod whose kingdom was Babel, men built a tower, saying, “Let us make a name lest we be scattered abroad,” but God said, “let us go down and confound their language...so the LORD scattered them abroad.” Genesis 10:9,10; 11:4,7,8. It seems significant that even now the Tower ...
Views: 1108 - A Tale of Two Cities, Babylon and Jerusalem: Is Our Religion Symbolical or Spiritual? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Richard RuhlingIn the days of Nimrod whose kingdom was Babel, men built a tower, saying, “Let us make a name lest we be scattered abroad,” but God said, “let us go down and confound their language...so the LORD scattered them abroad.” Genesis 10:9,10; 11:4,7,8. It seems significant that even now the Tower ...
Views: 1402 - Is this believing in Allah (swt)? - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Our daily lives, family meetings, concerts and chats include so many statements and behaviors which harm the "oneness" belief of the human. The lyrics of the songs are shocking. Some of them include lyrics meaning "You created me", "I worship you" and "I worship Allah and ...
Views: 865 - The Personal Attributes of Allah must never be harmed - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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, fairness and patience to His servants. However these attributes of Allah (swt) can never be compared with the ...
Views: 937 - We must believe in Allah with His whole attributes - by Submitted on May 17, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Believing in Allah (swt) means believing all Personal and Subuti attributes of Allah (swt) as they are stated in Qur'an which is the main source of religion and its best interpretation and explanation, Hadiths. His attributes do not resemble the characteristics of those He ...
Views: 779 - The first step to the path of maturity - by Submitted on May 10, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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) The touch of belief that occurs with the word ...
Views: 967 - Faith constitutes the base of Islam - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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 ...
Views: 908 - Sources of religious knowledge - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Islam is the whole of the spiritual values that make the human a mature, decent and happy. He becomes a perfect human being in this way. Islam is a teaching system which belongs to Allah (swt). Islam is the tawhid (oneness) belief that is based on accepting and approving that ...
Views: 829 - The human is a creation masterpiece - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, The human is a creation masterpiece. He is a respectable creature who is equipped with extraordinary qualifications and capabilities. Most of all, the human is created in accordance to achieve spiritual ascension. Nowadays, the scientists accept the monkeys, which are called ...
Views: 941 - There is only one truth in absolute sense - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, There is only one truth in absolute sense. It is Allah Himself. In various parts of Qur'an, it is ordered that Allah (swt) is the only truth: "That is because Allah is the Truth." (Luqman, 30) "All that is on earth will perish: But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy ...
Views: 800 - Allah (swt) introduced Himself in detail - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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 ...
Views: 937 - Faith and Unbelief - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear 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 ...
Views: 910 - We Must Protect Our Youth from Being Lured By ISIS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanBeing a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles in vain. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of ...
Views: 1186 - Book The Cheapest Umrah Package - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Umer FiazUmrah 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 ...
Views: 982 - Services and Vaccination Before Departure For Umrah - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Umer FiazOne occasion that brings in most delight to all of the Muslims is a Pilgrimage Makkah, Which is the heart of Islam. Through Umrah and Hajj, Muslims are having belief that there is an enormous chance to attain Jannah. A majority of the public, mostly from underdeveloped countries, used to spend ...
Views: 768 - Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting Umrah Package - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Umer FiazThe 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”. ...
Views: 1086 - How Saee Completes The Umrah - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Umer FiazThe Umrah has following steps, which the pilgrim is bound to follow. First of all the pilgrims washes their bodies and put on Ahram material. An offering of two rakah Nafal Salah is highly prescribed for them. The genuine Intention for Umrah and Talbiyah recitation at Meeqat. When they achieve ...
Views: 846 - Why Hajj and Umrah Are Considered Important Religious Observances in Islam - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Umer FiazIslam is a religion in view of values and tenets that are sited on every Muslim in the world. In any case, a Muslim's appreciation towards Islam, and subsequently one and only Allah, are deficient without the voyage to the Holy city of Makkah. This journey of making a trip to Makkah is known as ...
Views: 990 - You Can't Always Get What You Want - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Albert WagnerDo you ever look at other people and think if you just had what they had you would be happy (content)? Perhaps a celebrity, or even someone you work with or see regularly? "They have it made", you think to yourself. If you could only have what they had you would be happy, too. The ...
Views: 947 - Healing Anger and Abuse With Help From Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI was truly blessed: when my first husband and I married I acquired a second set of parents. I could not have loved "Bob" and "Mary" more and their fondness for me was generously reciprocated. For the eighteen years I was with their son, we were family. However, my husband's decision to end our ...
Views: 1218 - Fear or Faith; Anger or Peace? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWhen I was a child my dad would take all of us for a "Sunday drive". Mom, my sisters, and I would pile into his 1950's Chevy sedan with the green vinyl seat covers and off we'd go. I never knew where he was taking us or when we would arrive home. But two things I knew for sure: Dad would ...
Views: 1172 - Time to Qurbani, Sacrifice During The Hajj - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Umer FiazQurbani or sacrifice is the great virtue associated with the Hajj month. The Muslims sacrifice animal on the 10th Zill Hijjah. These sacrifices are made in the memory of Ibrahim A.S and the Ismail A.S. Slaughtering the animal is the important part of the Hajj also. The Muslims, during the Hajj, ...
Views: 1307 - The duties of a husband - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Academy QuranAlmighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala has prescribed certain duties of the husband towards their wives. The Holy Qur’an says: “The women have enjoy rights over men as men have certain rights over the women in kindness.” Beloved Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam has said: “The best among you are ...
Views: 843 - The Great Beginning of Muslim Reign, Tabooq - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2016 from Umer FiazThe Muslim power was growing and because of this the non-Muslims were worried over their line and they felt at risk to their own domain. One of the non- Muslim emperors were the KAISER of Rome. When he saw that the leader of Makah has grasped Islam, subsequently he chose to assault the Muslims ...
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