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- Til Death Do Us Not Part - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Kalyna KapurOn March 19, 1893, Mary Gould Reed, 59, died before her father and took residence in his Evergreens Cemetery crypt in Brooklyn. Her widower, a retired truckmannamed Jonathon, visited her every day. His father-in-law complained, proclaiming the attention unnatural. When dear old dad died, ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - Pope Francis: “Muslim Terrorism Does Not Exist.” - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2017 from Richard RuhlingAddressing the World Meetings of Popular Movements last Friday, Pope Francis denied the existence of Islamic terrorism, while simultaneously asserting that “the ecological crisis is real.” Here’s the scoop on his agenda as it reflects a repeat of history. From the days of Constantine, a ...
Views: 987 - Islamic Professor: “No such thing as slavery” - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Richard RuhlingGeorgetown University Professor, Jonathan Brown, a convert to Islam. told an Islamic group “there is no such thing as slavery…what really counts…is whether those who were enslaved were treated well or poorly – not that they were enslaved.” (WorldNewDaily.com) Georgetown University may be ...
Views: 1356 - Pope Francis v US Free Speech - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Richard RuhlingFrancis’ weekly Angelus address focused on "Thou shalt not kill," saying it applied “also to those behaviors which offend the dignity of the human person, including insulting words." The history of the papacy includes the killing of heretics who protested the title, Lord God the Pope as ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Use of Perfumes in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazThe beautiful and sweet fragrances are being loved all around the world. The beautiful scents are extracted from different species of flowers and then mixed together to create unique and amazing aromas. These perfumes vary in prices from cheap and less costly perfumes to the most expensive ...
Views: 2146 - Important Types of Heart in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazThe Arabic term of heart is Qalb and it is mentioned numerous times in Quran. The name Qalb is derived due to constant contractions of heart which are in Arabic known as Taqallub. According to a Hadith heart is like a feather on the tip of the root which keeps turning around in the direction of ...
Views: 1025 - Important Issue of Praying on Graves in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazIt has been seen in many cases that people go to some pious person’s grave and start praying and asking them to fulfill their needs. Many extreme cases are seen on the famous shrines of the Sufi people who had devoted their whole life by living the life that Allah has commanded and by preaching ...
Views: 876 - Interesting Concept of Polygamy in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazMarriage is the most sacred relation among two human beings. Both husband and wife have different rights on each other which must be fulfilled by both parties. Women’s rights are always given importance in Islam. A woman has always compromised in her life. From the time when she is born, till ...
Views: 825 - Important Points of Organ Donation in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazIn today’s era, the process of organ donations is rapidly increasing and people are having more awareness of it from each passing day. When it comes to the teachings of Islam, organ donation has never been forbidden to Muslims but there are certain conditions which must be followed to in order ...
Views: 872 - Important Advice on Missing Flight for Umrah - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazAccording to a research study, almost three travelers miss their flight everyday due to unavoidable reasons. Even though people prefer air travel than travelling by road because its more efficient and quicker but if you miss your flight you might end up having the longest travelling journey ...
Views: 1065 - Important Facts About Levels of Soul - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazSoul is considered as an important aspect present inside the human body. Many people connect the concept of soul with your spirit and mind. Human soul is an individual and separate entity which is separated by the body after death. When a person is alive, the soul is always working side by side ...
Views: 850 - Amazing Story of Ghar-e-Thor - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazWhen we talk about the famous monuments of Islam the importance of Cave Thor (Ghar-e-Thor) cannot be ignored. The amazing incident of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions stay at the Cave Thor and the beautiful story of Allah’s assistance of His loved men leaves us spell ...
Views: 1485 - Facts About Islam For Non-Muslims - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazIslam is a religion of peace and it is all about your submission towards the path of Allah. People who follow the religion of Islam are called Muslims which means that a person who submit himself to the Allah Almighty’s commands. Islam is not an ordinary religion. There are around one and a half ...
Views: 901 - Interesting Cultural Difference in Saudi Arab and England - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Umer FiazWhen you ask an anthropologist to explain the cultural differences of West and East, he would tell you a detailed list of things which show the vast differences among the individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Especially if you looking for the differences among the cultures of Saudi Arabia ...
Views: 1627 - Europe’s Crisis and the Vatican Connection to Islam--How and Why the Papacy Created Islam - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe Vatican strategized through Mohammed’s wife, Khadijah, a wealthy Catholic who arranged for her Catholic cousin, Waraquah, to mentor young Mohammed. (Google) more information in video link below. Both religions have Mary, Fatima and war to force conversions in common. Islam’s Quran is ...
Views: 1103 - Spiritual Power - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyAnd when the day of Pentecoast was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the houses where they were sitting.......... And they were filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with ...
Views: 1090 - “Ban Muslims…Ban Mormons” - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Richard RuhlingCongressman Ellison (D-Minn.) said Trump’s 90-day ban on immigration from seven Muslim countries is “a religiously based ban…if they can ban Muslims, why can’t they ban Mormons? It is a religiously based ban…Our Constitution says Congress shall make no law establishing a religion or abridging ...
Views: 958 - Important Ways Of Eating In Sunnah - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazOur beloved Prophet (PBUH) has told us the most essential ways of spending your life in all domains. There is not a single topic on which he has not addressed anything. When it come to the ways of eating, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has told the proper methods of consuming food which are in ...
Views: 840 - Visiting Prophet’s Grave in Madinah - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazOften people ask the question if it is right to visit the graveyards in Islam and the answer is yes. According to Sunnah, Islam has given the consent to the Muslims and it is allowed for them to visit the graves. In fact, some Muslim scholars state that it is an obligation in Islam to visit the ...
Views: 922 - Important Points Of Prophet’s Last Sermon - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazThe last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) hold a lot of importance in the history of Islam. He (PBUH) started his sermon by giving praise and showing his gratitude to Allah Almighty. He told the fellow Muslims that they should listen to his words, because he might not be present ...
Views: 4854 - Principles of Islam for Marriages - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazMarriage holds a great importance in Islam. It is Sunnah to get married and is considered a really sacred event. Islam is a religion of simplicity and when it comes to marriages, Islam has always given the commands of keeping it as simple as you can. You can see the examples of the most sacred ...
Views: 647 - Interesting Facts About Barzakh - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazYou might have heard about the word Barzakh but you would have been wondering about its interesting facts which are not known to many people. The actual meaning of the word Barzakh is a block or barrier that comes in between two things, and stops these two things from meeting. For example, if ...
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