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- Guidance Of Umrah For The Pilgrim Who Are Going To Perform First Time - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Umer FiazUmrah is being in Ihram and having made Niyyat for Umrah when crossing the prescribed Meeqat. Ihram for men is simply two piece unstitched garment. He can change as many as he wants but remain in it until his Umrah is complete. For women it is their full dress that they wear daily. That dress ...
Views: 1584 - Hajj A Series Of The Holy Rites - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Umer FiazHajj is the pilgrimage to the Makkah in the Saudi Arabia, is a central duty of Muslims. It can be traced back to the era of prophet Abraham A.S. For fourteen centuries, countless millions of Muslims, men and women from each and every corner of the earth, have made the pilgrimage to Makkah, the ...
Views: 851 - Solar and Lunar Eclipses Suggest an Impending Apocalypse this Spring - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Richard Ruhling“The sun shall be darkened and the moon turned to blood before the day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31. The Bible says we “know the times and seasons perfectly,” 1Thessalonians 5:1. This suggests we should at least know the year for when "the day of the Lord" comes with “sudden destruction,” verse ...
Views: 1162 - The Power of Pyramids Rediscovered - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Kumar SwamijiThe Shakripeeths, or Energy Centers, that have been planned by Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swamiji in Haridwar and Mohari village in Kurukshetra are an extraordinary concept. These will be great institutions comprising of latest equipments for MRI, X-Ray, Ultra Sound etc. and wards for indoor ...
Views: 569 - Is God Behind Ominous Signs for 2015? Only He Can Do the Solar Eclipse & Passover Blood Moon - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The unique timing of a solar and lunar eclipse to mark the beginning of the biblical year in the spring is an omen of when He did so in Egypt when judgment fell as Israel put blood on their doorpost two weeks later at Passover. This spring's Passover will see a "blood moon"--a token of ...
Views: 1407 - An Open Letter to Pope Francis - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingDear Brother Francis, Please pardon my lack of exalted titles or formality you usually get, but Christ said, “call no man Father” and “all ye are brethren,” Matthew 23:8,9. Please also forgive me for breaking the principle of Matthew 18:15—I should have come to you first, but not being ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Attacking Baby Jesus & 3 Christmas Myths: Bad Timing, Cultural Baggage and Wrong Name! - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingThere may be more wrong about Christmas than we realize. Here’s a candid look at timing, ID and how we celebrate. If we wanted a mystical flight to Bethlehem, here are three reasons we won’t make the flight. 1. Bad Timing. You may already know that the winter solstice was celebrated as the ...
Views: 1212 - Gurudev Embarks on his Historical Journey for World Peace - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Kumar SwamijiHeartfelt Farewell by Thousands of Devotees "All the prolems of this world can be easily solved with the help of cosmic science because that isthe eternal method to evoke cosmic grace, the source of this universe. This is such a powerful science that is can liberate humanity from every ...
Views: 546 - False Predictions that a Huge Earthquake Can Happen “Anytime"; Expected Spring of 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAn article by Lyn Leahz on BeforeItsNews.com cites David Wilkerson’s vision that “The United States is going to experience, in the not-too-distant future, the most tragic earthquake in its history.” We believe Wilkerson was a godly man and blessed with insights, but the title of her article ...
Views: 1321 - Giving the Gift that God Will Like, or What's This Time of Year About? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAs Jews celebrate Hannukah and Christians do Christmas, most people look for a day off or hope to benefit commercially from this time that's meaningless to millions of others. What's the point? Is it all vanity as Solomon said? Religion is gratitude if we are doing it right. If we don't see ...
Views: 1268 - Divine Vision of a Mystic Saint - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Kumar SwamijiAs the filming of the show ‘Secrets of Ayurvigyan’ advanced, my mystical experiences unexpectedly began to escalate and took me to realms beyond my logical comprehension and existing barometers of perception or beliefs. We would shoot well past midnight and continue till dawn broke. On one ...
Views: 610 - UK Opting Out of EU Revealed First in Daniel's Dream of Lion (UK) with Eagle's Wings (US) Alliance? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Bible's political cartoons fit current players on the world scene. The book of Daniel deserves another look as we consider where we are in the stream of time. “If referendum was today ... Britons WOULD vote to QUIT Europe, reveals expert new survey.” The full story of this ...
Views: 1921 - Philosophy 101: 20 Questions to Ask Your Evolution Professor Who Can't Explain Intelligent Design - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Richard Ruhling1. How did we get such nicely rounded spheres from a Big Bang that should have given jagged rocks? 2. How did all the planets come into orbit after such an explosion? 3. Why do the planets vary in distance from the sun so greatly, and still stay in orbit? 4. With more than 100 moons for the ...
Views: 1399 - Gurudev explains the hidden mysteries of the universe - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kumar SwamijiCosmic science is capable of solving unsolved mysteries of this universe as the cosmic power itself has given us these answers hidden and encoded in our scriptures. We can easily find these answers in the Vedas. Even scientists have accepted that the Vedas carry the answers to many mysteries ...
Views: 564 - Did God tell late Pastor David Wilkerson timing for widespread Islamic terrorism in the USA? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rick Wiles' interview with John Shorey raises the question. The book of Daniel supports Muslim overflowing the US. Asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel, Matthew 24:3,15. Daniel was sealed “till the time of the end,” (Daniel 12:4) but Daniel ...
Views: 1414 - Cosmic Sound Secret by Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swamiji - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Kumar Swamiji“The Western societies that doubted the validity of cosmic science are now amazed at its power. Medical scientists and doctors find it unbelievable that the diseases for which they have been unable to find a cure are being cured by the simple practice of Cosmic Sound Secrets. The powers of ...
Views: 633 - Overflowing US Border is in Bible Prophecy, But That Doesn't Make It Good or God's Will - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: America's border problem is prophetic. Rome has conquered US, and a growing majority will vote the pope as leader of a New World Order as rapid changes continue. “At the time of the end” the king of the north “overflows” the king of the south in Daniel 11:40. In Bible times, Egypt ...
Views: 1121 - Significance of Chhath Puja 2014 - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Jenifer VisionChhath is a Hindu festival celebrated on the sixth day of Kartik month. This famous festival is dedicated to the God Sun. It is mainly performed by the people of eastern India's Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal's Terai regions. It is a festival of four days which falls after ...
Views: 787 - Philosophy 101: Where Did We Come From & Where Are We Headed? Answers from Science and a Best-Seller - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The inadequacies of evolutionary theory are contrasted with Intelligent Design. True science is compatible with the Bible as seen by Sir Isaac Newton. Origin is linked to destiny. The tragedy of most best-selling books like Roots, is that they fail to grasp a higher truth beyond ...
Views: 1540 - Nav Durga Avtar in Navratri - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Jenifer VisionNavratri is one of the famous festivals celebrated in all over the world among Hindus. Nav Ratri means nine nights are dedicated to the nine divine forms of Adhishakti Maa Durga. During the period of Navratri, devotees worship the nine avtar of Goddess Durga. The ten-armed Maa Durga was created ...
Views: 1138 - Important Points to Remember in Navratri - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Jenifer VisionAccording to the Indian scriptures, the Navratri festival of nine days has great importance. There are many assumptions and traditions prevalent in these nine days, which our elders have taught us. Even today we are following them. The dates of the occasion are decided according to the lunar ...
Views: 2545 - The Steps to be Taken in Navratri - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from Jenifer VisionNavratri is a festival celebrated among Hindus after fasting for nine days in the month of September or October. It is celebrated among all the Hindus with great passion and enthusiasm. We may understand the significance of Points to remember in Navratri by the food items that should be taken ...
Views: 1027 - Revisiting the Rapture: Helpful Points for When Your Debate It! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Richard RuhlingBooks promoting the rapture idea have sold millions, but from 1988 to now, it's been a no-show. If we are supposed to be raptured before tribulation, what can we say to those who are in tribulation now? Would it be fair of God to give us a free pass from our lukewarm western churches while ...
Views: 1306 - The Identity, Role and Timing of Elijah Whom Christ Said “Must First Come and Restore All Things” - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: In a world crazy with lawlessness and tyranny of governments ignorant of God’s principles, Elijah is to come. Historically, Elijah identified the true God and brought Israel back to true worship. “Remember the law of Moses…with the statutes and judgments. Behold I send you Elijah,” ...
Views: 1495 - The Truth About Religion Today - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2014 from Albert WagnerWhat do you think? You might be pro-religion or anti-religion, but either way you might notice a decline in religious values in America today. This is a spiritual blog and the changes might impact you in some way. This post looks at the decline of religious influence in contemporary ...
Views: 1181 - Police Militarization: the Sign to Flee the Cities Given by Christ? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Christ’s warning in Matthew 24 was understood by early believers as military force, and their fleeing Jerusalem in obedience spared them the siege and destruction by Titus. But the warning was not only for Jerusalem, but “the end of the world,” Matthew 24:3,15. Obama promised ...
Views: 1247 - Five Similarities & Differences Between the King of Babylon in Daniel 3 & the Pope in Revelation 17 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel. Revelation had not yet been written, but a blessing is pronounced on those who read and understand the Revelation. #1. There is a similarity of context for both Daniel and Revelation and both Daniel and John ...
Views: 1427 - Obamacare is for Drugs and Control: It's Not American, Affordable, Biblcial, Nor Is it Healthcare - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAmericans are facing an Identity Crisis as this government pushes toward a New World Order and control of its subjects with a face of concern for the well-being of all, but a close look reveals Obamacare is everything we don't want. #1. Obamacare is about medical care, not healthcare. There is ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Israel Mourns Destruction of Both Temples on the 10th of Av; Do We Understand Those Appointed Times? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: History tends to repeat. With militant extremists who don't honor truces or peace-fires, their call for a 3rd Intifada is serious. August 7 is the 10th of Av, counting from the new moon crescent. “In the 5th month [counting from spring, Exodus 12:2] in the 10th day...Nebuchadnezzar ...
Views: 1169 - Are We Authentic? Like a Barcode, DNA, RNA & Bible Codes Reveal Our Creator Who Left His Signature - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: “I know I'm somebody because God doesn't make junk.” Famed atheist Antony Flew, confronted with the complexity of DNA and the impossibility of its evolution, came to believe in God. Our existence is a gift. True religion is gratitude for life expressed to our parents and to God as shown ...
Views: 1569 - God Brags, “Declaring the End from the Beginning”? Six Impending Events from the Book of Genesis - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Richard RuhlingGod Brags, “Declaring the End from the Beginning”? Six Impending Events from the Book of Genesis Summary: The Bible has a chiastic structure, like a chasm—we crawl into it on one side and up out of it with events in a mirror image of the way in. This article looks at how God “declares the end ...
Views: 1848 - What's Behind Rome's Hostility to the US Constitution? Freedom Obstructs the Road to World Dominion - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome lost supremacy as a New World opened and Protestant America became great. Rome's strategy to recover world dominion is seen in Scripture. It looks like it's working for them. “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In the Holy Roman Empire, Europe's ...
Views: 1301 - Against Hype Such As: “The Day of the Lord...NO MORE WARNINGS–Judgment...Time Is Up!” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen Christians announce the time of God's judgment, perhaps it should be with Good News of how to avoid the judgment that is coming. While “anything can happen” and it seems like “anytime,” in Bible times, God said, “I will execute judgment” in the context of Passover, Exod 12:12. That's ...
Views: 1406 - Dear Dr. Romance: I would be honored and privileged if I could end up marrying her. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently read an article that focused on interfaith couples and their impact on raising children. You were featured in the article and I wanted to reach out to you as a last resort to saving my relationship. My girlfriend and i have been together for three ...
Views: 2379(1 vote) - Not Just Jesus: Other Virgin Births - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2013 from Lorna Sophia LevyA lot of us like to think that the Bible is the original, absolute, inviolate word of God. But that comes into question when we realize that many of the biblical stories occur in other, older religions. According to academia, there are at least 32 stories of other virgin births in ancient ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - References of Vimanas in Mythologies - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Zecharia DanikenThe ancient mythology has many references regarding the use of flying machines by Gods who descended on the Earth from Heaven using these vehicles. Aliens using UFOs and paranormal activities being taking place when they travel to Earth are myths that are similar to those mentioned in Ancient ...
Views: 748 - The Truth About Praying May Shock You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloPraying, as it is done today, whether it is done by people of traditional faiths or those who don’t subscribe to organized religion, isn’t always enough, by itself. It’s commonplace to essentially sit quietly and ask God (or whomever you pray to) for what you want. Granted, a lot of this ...
Views: 1068 - No Compromise - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Harry MasterEveryone reading this should already be pretty familiar with the story of Moses. Moses was the one tasked with the job of bringing God's people out of their slavery in Egypt to a land which God promised to their forefathers. This story is important to study because we, just like the Children of ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - 12 Encouraging Bible Verses About Faith - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Nate AtkinsFaith is incredibly important to the Christian walk. Aside from the fact that it is our faith in Jesus Christ that saves us from eternal death, it also opens the doors for the gifts of the spirit; healing, miracles, casting out of demons and evil spirits and many more. There are many times in ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - Do Scientists Go to Heaven – What Will They Do There? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Rev Michael BrescianiWhile the title is a bit facetious the subject was first addresses on national TV by Fox anchor Bill O’Reilly and his guest commentator John Stossel. Who would believe that a visit to Fox news would find O’Reilley and Stossel actively debating a recent study by psychologist Miron Zuckerman of ...
Views: 1389 - How to be a Good Muslim and a Good Human Being? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe teaching of Islam tells the Muslim to believe in the oneness of Allah Almighty and His Last Messenger Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W), pray five times a day and follow the teaching of Quran. In short, you can say a good Muslim must exhibits the quality of good human being. Without owing these ...
Views: 2311 - Evolution Has Been In The Bible All Along - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Marc OromanerEver since Darwin published his infamous On the Origin of the Species in 1859, science and theology have been at war over the theory of evolution. The irony is that evolution and all its aspects—natural selection, survival of the fittest, genetic mutations—all appear in the Bible as clear as ...
Views: 1596 - Blessings of Last Ten Days of Ramadan - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Hijab Al-FaisalThe month of Ramadan has countless blessing for all the Muslims of the world. In the whole month of Ramadan people offer special prayer and recite Quran as much as they can and perform good deeds in order to seek Allah’s forgiveness and mercy. The month of Ramadan consist of thirty days and ...
Views: 1299 - Divination: What Is In Store For Your Future? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Raven StormWhat is Divination? Divination is the art of seeing into the future or seeing events of someone's life. This is not a simple art. One must be intuitive when it comes to Divination. This is just one of many methods besides tarot reading. Divination is also a type of Scrying. Many objects can be ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Concepts of the Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Creflo DollarThere are two kingdoms in operation in the earth—the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. All mind-sets, ideas, beliefs, and methods of operation fall under one of these categories; there is no gray area. The kingdom of darkness operates through a system the Word refers to as “the world.” ...
Views: 1564 - Creflo Dollar - A License to Sin? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Creflo DollarThe word honor means to carry weight, to weigh down, to make heavy. Now, the Bible tells us that God and His Word are one (John 1:1). So, honoring God means that His Word weighs heavy in your life. No matter what anyone else says, or what’s going on around you, nothing will influence you more ...
Views: 1350 - The Blessing of Allah – Ramadan - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Hijab Al-FaisalRamadan or Ramazan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is an important third pillar of Islamic foundation. In the Holy month of Ramadan, it is an obligation for the Muslim to fast from dawn to the sunset except those who are exempted. During fast, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - What Every Parent Really Ought To Learn About Their Daughter's First Communion Preparation - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Dawn VegaA child's first communion is a great moment for most Catholic families. Communion often takes place when a child is around seven or eight years old, and it is the first occasion your daughter will be able to partake in the Holy Eucharist sacrament. To participate, you'll want to purchase the ...
Views: 1054 - How To Teach Quran To Your Kids - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from AlQuran ClassesLap 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 ...
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