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- Acquiring Torah 26: Having One Rebbi - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRaba expounded in the name of Rabbi Sehora who had it from Rabbi Huna: What is the purport of the text: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he that gathers little by little shall increase?” If a man studies much at a time his learning decreases, and if he does not do so but ...
Views: 950 - Acquiring Torah 29: Inside Outside - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergOn one occasion, Rabbi issued an order that they should not teach disciples in the open public market place. What was his exposition? “How beautiful are your steps in sandals, O prince's daughter! The roundings of your thighs are like the links of a chain, the work of the hands of a skilled ...
Views: 1044 - Acquiring Torah 32: Rashbi: Illuminating Others With Our Eyes - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergRabbi Yehudah taught: The generation of whom Rabbi Shimon is one are all righteous, saintly and fearful of sin, and the Divine Presence abides among them as among no other generation. Therefore these things are stated openly and not concealed, whereas in former generations supernal mysteries ...
Views: 1287 - Acquiring Torah 36: Derech Eitz haChaim II: Three Gates - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergThere are two factors in understanding: human intellect and the Torah which aids human intellect. Concerning the Torah, it is said, “Is not My word like fire, says God (Jeremiah 23:29).” He thus informed us that the Torah is an actual light bestowed on Israel for illumination. Unlike ...
Views: 948 - Acquiring Torah 44: Ramchal: Derech Eitz Hachaim X - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergNow, to return to the root of the matter, since the radiance in them derives from the stimulus of the King and the stimulus of the King from Israel’s actions, Israel is the essence of the entire creation. “How glorious is Your Name throughout the earth,” relates to the power received by the Holy ...
Views: 1011 - Actions and their Practical Essence in Islam - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Umer FiazThere is no uncertainty that life is very little period of our life in which we contribute vigorous role and serve others is even smaller. Our semi age devotes in sleeping, eating, traveling so only half share of our trip is accessible to perform spiritual, national and domestic ...
Views: 1815 - Active Memory - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Rabbi Simcha Weinberg"It happened that when Moses raised his hand, Israel grew stronger, and when he lowered his hand, Amalek was stronger (Exodus 17:11)." "Was it Moses' hands that won the battle or lost it? Rather, as long as Israel looked heavenward and subjected their heart to their Father in Heaven, they would ...
Views: 865 - Adab – The Word Of Enlighten - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Umer FiazThe word Adab means to talk with someone with very nice and formal way, it means to act good and stay good, to not use any abusing word. It also refers to behavior and context, etiquette “refinement, good manners and moral. There are many meaning and actions of Adab to relate it in the best way ...
Views: 777 - Add many folds warmth in regular christmas cards use personalized christmas cards - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Sandeep ManralEvery person want to maintain healthy relations with your loved ones and other professional networks. Very good way of maintaining relations is to show off your feelings to others, show then that you cares , think and wonder a lot about them. People express their feeling in various ways and ...
Views: 706 - Advice for Pilgrims to Conveniently & Aptly Perform Umrah - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2023 from sitara GullMuslims worldwide desire to perform Umrah to attain spiritual strength by getting closer to Allah Almighty and His last Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. However, often pilgrims find it hectic to perform Umrah obligations, which can become convenient if they follow some tips that enable them to ...
Views: 344 - Advice on how to stay healthy during Ramadan - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Ady GrewalRamadan holds exceptional significance for every Muslim. It’s the month in which Allah Almighty blesses with infinitely many benefits, rewards, and bounties. Fasting for the complete 29-30 days in Ramadan from dawn to dusk is a religious obligation for all the adult, physically and mentally fit ...
Views: 866 - Affordable Umrah packages 2019 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Umer FiazAfter hajj, Umrah is the most sacred religious journey of Muslims. It is a pilgrimage to Mecca. It can be performed any time of a year. Not only from Mecca or Saudi Arabia, Muslims from all over the world visit this holy place at least once in a lifetime. They really love to visit this place and ...
Views: 3887 - 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: 1411 - Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 1 ) - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Vish WriterThe word Karma is derived from the Sanskrit Kri, to do; all action is Karma. Technically, this word also means the effects of actions. In connection with metaphysics, it sometimes means the effects,of which our past actions were the causes. But in Karma-Yoga we have simply to do with the word ...
Views: 948 - Age of the Elephant and the Horse (Part Forty-Four) - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownTwenty million years ago was indeed the golden age of mammals. The Bering Strait land bridge was up, and many groups of animals migrated to North America from Asia, including the four-tusked mastodons, short-legged rhinoceroses, and many varieties of the cat family. The first deer appeared, ...
Views: 665 - Age of the Insects (Part Thirty-Five) - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2021 from Sharon Beecroft BrownWhen I think of insects, I can’t help but remember catching little green grasshoppers in my neighbor’s yard, Debbie, as a child. We would catch them and then released them. The capturing of these insects was more for sport and anything else. Besides catching grasshoppers, we’d go after any ...
Views: 647 - Al Quran Online - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from Qasim AttariI have read many books. But the Holy Quran is my favourite book. It is the last book of Allah. It was revealed on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The holy Quran is a source of guidance for the whole human race. It discusses all the aspects of human life. Allah is the author of this book. It ...
Views: 713 - 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: 1282 - All About Buddhism - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Lashawnda GodoyTalk about religions and there are several. While some religions are only limited to a specific area, there are others having a more universal appeal. Buddhism falls in the latter class. The faith is known around the world and has countless fans. Here are some fundamentals about Buddhism that ...
Views: 1012 - All Philosophies Constructed On The Basis Of Matter Is Collapsed - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Harun YahyaIn the early 20th century, scientists discovered something new: that matter was not as we had imagined it to be. Matter was not solid. Matter had no colors. It gave off no smells, sounds or image. Matter was simply energy. The chair you sit in, the table you lean on, the house you live in, your ...
Views: 894 - All That I Need Is In Him - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Ann StewartYou are born helpless and needy, being totally dependent on nurturance from others. In fact, God has created you with a deep need that can never be satisfied until you turn to Him. One of His Names is El Shaddai, which means: God, the All-Sufficient One. The Lord woke me up today with a jolt. ...
Views: 971 - 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: 1156 - All You Need To Know About Kosher And Gift Baskets - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Micko StojanovicIf you have Jewish friends to whom you are aspiring for giving some kosher gift packages and are confused about which things to present, it is better for you to have the information about something associated with the kosher dietary laws. This is owing to the fact that kosher gifts must include ...
Views: 980 - 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: 1151 - Allah’s Judgment on Jerusalem & US, Return of Isa and Virgins in Paradise (Quran, Tawrat & Injil) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThis is a fresh look at coming events as seen by the prophets--Musa and Isa (Quran). Their writings show how we may be part of the kingdom in the coming time of judgment. Judgment implies separation, like the wise and foolish virgins were separated in Isa’s teaching because the foolish weren’t ...
Views: 980 - ALMIGHTY GOD OR THE SUPREMECOSMIC POWER’S DIVINE PLAY OR LILA - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGreat thinkers of the world like Kant, Hegel, Aristotle etc accept that a certain supreme authority exists which has created this world. And yet they were unable to throw light fully in this realm of thought. All the religions of the world like Christianity, Hinduism, Islam etc accept that God ...
Views: 1289 - Amazing Facts about Religious Counselling and Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Umer FiazMany individuals, sooner or later, end up in such a phase of their lives where they need an instructor or a counsellor who can guide them in a better way.There is a major contrast between an expert instructor and a simple man who has some basic abilitiesof counselling such as your friend or ...
Views: 1295 - 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: 1534 - Amazing Story of Performing Hajj - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Umer FiazTwo months ago, I went to meet my friend at her home, after a long period of time. I have not met her since a long time because she got married and shifted to another country. When she came to her mother’s home, I went to see her and she got quite excited after seeing me. Her mother told me that ...
Views: 1243 - American Civil War - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Ann AndersonThe American Civil War (1861-1865) was a civil war between the United States of America, called the Union, and the Confederate States of America, formed by eleven Southern states that had declared their secession from the Union. The Union won a decisive victory, followed by a period of ...
Views: 1052 - An Altar of Division in the Catholic Church - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorToward the late 1950s, my mom had purchased a cardboard replica of a Church altar for my brother Paul. While he played the role of priest, my twin-sister Pat, and I acted as two parishioners attending mass. Of course, we both also wanted to play the role of priest, but I still remember my ...
Views: 674 - An Amazing Trick (Part Sixteen) - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Sharon Beecroft BrownBefore bed last night, I always bring a bottle of water and place it near my pillows. My throat gets dry during the night and it’s nice to have a sip of water. Well, m throat was dry before climbing into bed and I needed a sip. Before I could put the top back on the bottle, I lost it. I knew ...
Views: 652 - An Ateletic Lesson-The Righteous Riches Are Forever - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will have the change to live forever in Heaven. This is an ateletic or never-ending Life--the ultimate reward God can give you. And this ateletic reward is the true riches of Prosperance. God does provide for those who believe in Him. The earth belongs to God ...
Views: 989 - An authentic way of elucidating the mankind on vastu - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Yoga AsanasVastuShastra was brought into the limelight for the benefit of human welfare by sages in the Vedic period. Vastu acts as the bridge between nature and man. Essentially, every thing is connected with five elements – Water, Fire, Air, Space and Earth.Vastu can have deleterious effects when ...
Views: 856 - AN AVATAR INCARNATES FOR SOLVING CONTEMPORARY DIRE WORLD SITUATIONS - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGod incarnates again and again. In this era again there is a need of God’s Avatar. It is required to solve today’s existing world problems. Which then are problems of today? Can you enumerate them? Can you give the cause of mankind’s grief today? Circumstances of the past and today are totally ...
Views: 1049 - An End to Shame: Journey of the Soul - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Julie RedstoneThe presence of shame is a reflection of one thing more than any other – the loss of connection with the deeper layers of self so that one's self-perception becomes based on something less real rather than on something that is more real. Shame is an expression of disconnection from the ...
Views: 898 - An Ideal Reformer and Current Issues - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Umer FiazThe prisoners pray and pay Zakat and achieve the presentation of their promises and be patient in distress and adversity and in time of war. Such are the virtuous ones. Holy Prophet Mohammad did not spread Islam through wonders. He operated what was more than a marvel: struggling against ...
Views: 875 - An Impartial View of Global Theology - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Writing MoodThe debate on global theology We recognize that it is almost impossible to get an impartial view on the issue of global theology. This is because the people that have been working on this issue are determined to find the means to present their own religious learning in a format that is ...
Views: 715 - An Inconvenient Truth (in the Catholic Church) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorIn our world, today, lies and deceptions seem to be the new norm now. What is the truth? What is real anymore? Where is meaningful, life-affirming truth to be found? For centuries now, the hierarchy of the Catholic Church has successively prevented any women’s baptismal rite to become a ...
Views: 770 - An Insight about Christmas that Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The Little Prince is going to trigger a massive change in the life of the pilot who has crashed in the desert. He will accompany the pilot on an inner journey that will totally transform how he understands himself, how he feels about ...
Views: 1261 - An Overlooked Cause of EU, UN and US Problems Needing a Biblical Solution - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Human wisdom tends to centralization and building big government. The European Union isn't working well, and it's an omen for what's coming under UN control. There's better information that could help us avoid serious trouble. Wisdom is looking at life from a biblical perspective. ...
Views: 1154 - An Unbiased View Of Culture News and features on religion - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from ketsaal llpBy air: Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide airport situated in Shamshabad, 20 km faraway from the city, is very well-connected to various cities in India as well as other aspects of the globe. All the religions below start the working day with morning hymns, and these abundant values are inculcated into ...
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