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- 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 ...
Views: 1214 - Concept of Love in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazLove is the most essential emotion which is required by all human beings. We all experience this emotion for someone special at some point in our life. The extent to which someone feels love for someone else varies. It is such an illusionary feeling that one forgets whatever is going on around ...
Views: 714 - Interesting History of Masjid-e-Nabwi - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazWhen our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did his migration to Madinah, he laid the foundation of one of the most famous mosque in the history of Islam which is known as Masjid-e-Nabwi. It is considered as the second largest mosque in the whole wide world and is respected highly by the people of ...
Views: 868 - Gender Equality in Islam - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazIslam has always defined the monarchies of all domains. There is not a single issue on which Islam has not enlightened us through either Quran or Sunnah. When it comes to equality, non-believers always put the blame on Islam by calling it the most oppressed religion for all the women but this is ...
Views: 717 - Interesting Facts about Hajar al-Aswad - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Umer FiazAccording to Islamic History, the famous stone Hajar al-Aswad came from Jannat and it was given to Prophet Ibrahim (may peace and blessings be upon him). He was given the command to place it at the corner of Holy Kaaba. According to the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), when the stone first ...
Views: 1877 - Interesting Things about Mount Uhud - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Umer FiazIf we ever read about our Islamic history, we will realize that it is full of such amazing stories of bravery and dignity that gives unlimited lessons to our new generation. According to our Islamic history, it has been stated that the Quraish of Makkah were burning in the fire of revenge after ...
Views: 1393 - Interesting Facts about Holy Kaaba - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Umer FiazThere are many holy places of different religions which are highly respected by the followers of that religion. But undoubtedly the Holy Kaaba is considered as the most respected place in this world as each year millions of Muslims travel all the way from their relative places to visit Kaaba ...
Views: 1868 - Understanding Injustice - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyThen Peter opened his mouth and said of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. ( Acts 10: 34-35). THE APOSTLE PETER STRUGGLED FOR YEARS TO OVERCOME HIS: deeply rooted prejudice ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Blue Aventurine is used in various forms for metaphysical purposes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Divya MantraBlue Aventurine combines the elements of wind and water in a gentle stone. Its name is derived from the Italian word ‘aventure’, which means ‘by chance’. Blue Aventurine refers to the Italian glass which was produced when a worker accidently dropped metal fillings into a vat of melting glass. ...
Views: 882 - The Origin of the Roman Catholic Church - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Leslie DutcherThe Roman Catholic Church teaches its followers that the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ in approximately 30 A.D. was when it was founded. However, the New Testament reveals that the Catholic Church does not have its beginning in the teachings of Jesus Christ or the Apostles. There ...
Views: 1035 - Presenting Jesus as The Messiah Using The Old Testament - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Leslie DutcherPresenting Jesus as The Messiah Using The Old Testament The book of Acts mentions Jesus as the Messiah at least 12 times. These 12 presentations are given by 7 different people. The point being made here is that Acts was written in the First Century about events that took place prior ...
Views: 1324 - Obama Sets Stage for Jerusalem’s Destruction and Judgment on US; a Biblical Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Richard RuhlingObama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy. “The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against ...
Views: 908 - Obama Sets Stage for Jerusalem’s Destruction and Judgment on US; a Biblical Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Richard RuhlingObama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy. “The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Lord Ganesh is one of the most worshipped - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2016 from Divya MantraLord Ganesh is one of the most worshipped and best known deities in the Hindu religion. He is known as the son of Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. The sign of recognizing Lord Ganesha is by His elephant like head. There is a story behind this. When Shiva killed Aditya, the son of a sage, he was ...
Views: 619 - Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ “Give Thyself Wholly” recognised as largest Pastors’ Conference in Africa - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Daniel HillsMegachurch pastor, evangelist and author, Dag Heward-Mills has been acknowledged by the Pastors Conference World as holding the largest pastors’ and ministry training conference in Africa, and one of the largest in the world. Pastors Conference World is a U.S. based web group that researches, ...
Views: 1534 - Freedom of Press Is for Issues, Not People-Bashing - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA Yahoo headline offered 33 Amish Facts that Will Make Your Skin Crawl. After 10 clicks, my skin still wasn’t crawling. The Amish’ lower cancer rates (no drinking or smoking--they raise their own produce and live well without electricity, a survival advantage for an EMP attack when people in ...
Views: 1056 - Change Your Mind – Change Your Destiny—Here’s Great News! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWilliam James, the father of modern psychology said that the greatest discovery of our time is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. So what attitude do we need to alter most? Most likely it’s our attitude toward the Creator of the universe who seems like a vengeful tyrant ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - IN OPEN-FOR-ALL ADVAIT SRI VIDYA EVENT BABA JI ADVOCATES SURRENDER & DISCIPLEHOOD - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from shiv yogNamah shivay! Advait Sri Vidya Saptashati divine act as its curtain raiser, Avdhoota explained how Shiv Yog Advait Sri Vidya is the sadhna of taking a new birth, releasing all past misery, provided the participant is willing to surrender. The Siddha stated, "The primary difference between a ...
Views: 1608 - THE IMMORTALS - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from shiv yogI never met my grandmother yet I know her, I know her behaviour and her desires, I understand her emotions and attitudes . I never met my grandmother yet I found her in my father’s stories. In these stories she comes to life and I see her speak, I see her smile as I hear her adventures. My ...
Views: 1024 - Pope Protests Polarization, Brexit, Walls to Keep Out Illegals and Plans to Export Alien Criminals - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Richard Ruhling“[Trump’s] victory, this summer’s Brexit vote and the growing popularity of nationalist movements across Europe have raised grave concerns…at the Vatican” (USA Today). The pope seems to want a worldwide melting pot of cultures and religions that are causing chaos and confusion in Europe as a ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Core Concept of Islam - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Umer FiazBeliefs are significant in Islam. Right politics about God, the cosmos, and humanity is of main concern to Muslims. The Quran, the holy text of Islam states, this is written in Quran “Virtuous is he who believes in Allah and the Decision Day and the Angels and the Scriptures and the Prophets”. ...
Views: 1057 - Short story of Chapter Al-Baqarah - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from Umer FiazThis Surah is an invite to the Divine Leadership and all the stories, events etc., revolve around this dominant melody. As this Surah, has chiefly been addressed to the Jews, many past events have been cited from their own peoples to criticize and advise them that their own good lies intolerant ...
Views: 2057 - The One Who Knows His Nafs Knows Allah - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Umer FiazThe nafs is really a robust and mad foe. This is really hard to overcome this without the support of GOD. (swt). As the sturdiest enemy of the human is the nafs, the fight with the nafs is the main one that human fights. Faith is the second main gift Allah (swt) decided human with after the ...
Views: 1178 - The Pleasure Of Paradise - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Umer FiazThe really beauty of heaven is something that people will never be able to understand until they really enter it, but Allah has exposed us sights of it in the Quran. He has described it as a place fundamentally different to the life of this universe, both in the very nature and drive of life, ...
Views: 1205 - Ethics And Morality In Islam - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Umer FiazThe beautiful and brief word morality comes from the Latin word moralities that meaning manner, charm, and proper performance. Morality usually to a code of performance, that an individual, group or civilization hold as authoritative, in sole right from wrong. Such an ideal code of conduct is ...
Views: 4381 - Six Obama Parallels with the King of Babylon for Biblical End-Times - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ cited an abomination spoken of by Daniel that early believers understood as military brought by Rome and they fled the city as Christ warned in Matthew 24. This is a parallel to Executive Orders readied by Obama for martial law. Obamacare is ...
Views: 953 - Spiritual Significance of Dhanteras Puja - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2016 from Āchary Kalki KrishnanIntroduction Dhanteras is the auspicious festival of Wealth (Dhanwantari Triodasi). Dhanteras Puja falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the 13th day of the dark fortnight. The name “Dhanteras“is formed from the union of the two words Dhan and Teras. “Dhan” meaning wealth and “teras” ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - A Concern for Israel’s Premature Return (Aliyah) - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: With mounting hostility to Israel, the return of Jewish people to the land of Israel is seen a premature. This is seen from a biblical perspective that needs further consideration… As Israelites whose ancestors were conquered by the Assyrians and later scattered among the nations, ...
Views: 1176 - Restraint And Patience In Islam - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Umer FiazEtiquette and courtesy are not just Elizabethan or Victorian words, Islam orders observing good behaviors as an object of faith no less. The well-known hadith that hygiene is half the belief is a specific case in point, as certainly is the requirement of ablution before offering devotions. ...
Views: 2912 - What Is Sense Of Nafs And Its Obligations - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Umer FiazMeaning Of Nafs Nafs is an Arabic word happening in the Quran and income self, soul, ego or soul. In the Quran. The word is used in both the distinctive and collective sense too. Indicating that while humanity is amalgamated in possessing the assets of a "soul/nafs/awareness. It nasty they ...
Views: 1415 - Kindness and Its Provision in Islam - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Umer FiazIn every moral system, there is larger stress on compassion as it’s a powerful tool that makes communication among humans lucrative, and attaches productivity and moral beauty to social associates. Kindness abridges human thoughtful and decreases the likelihoods of resistance and conflict, which ...
Views: 944 - Power of honesty and Islam - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Umer FiazAllah Almighty forbids all impure and corrupt incomes of making cash, such as, deceitful transaction, betting, and dishonesty. And the Holy Qur’an has elucidated and labelled such achieves in many of its verses. For example, in this verse Allah Almighty notifies those traders who cheat in ...
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