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festival of Maha Shivaratri and some phallic symbole of Lord Shiva. By : thesurat It is very famous festival of Hindu. By the name we can realize it is the God Lord Shiva’s Festival. This festival was enjoying a lot in utter Pradesh. Maha Shivrati was coming on 14th day of the shady fully of “Margasirsa”. It means the “ the darkness of Lord Shiva”. Their the ceremony was took place mainly in the darkness. On this day the Lord Shiva had wedded with parvati. So the festival was given by the name of Maha Shivaratri. Ayat Al-Ulul Amr By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The Koran (4:59) says: "O you who believe, obey God, and obey the Messenger and those of you who holds authority (ulul amr)" Some tend to interpret ulul amr as the rulers. This interpretation is irrational as it is solely based on the twists of history. The majority of the Muslims have remained as a vassal of the monarchs and rulers, interpreting and reinterpreting Islam and the Koran to strengthen their own kingdom. The history of Muslims is replete with the names of rulers whose injustice, debauchery and tyranny have tarnished the name of Islam. If God were to order us to obey such kings and rulers, an impossible situation would be created for Muslims. The wretched followers would be condemned to the displeasure of God, no matter what they do. If they obey these rulers, they have disobeyed the Command of God: "Do not obey a sinner" (76:24). And if they disobey such rulers, they have again disobeyed the Command of God: "Obey the Muslim rulers" (if it would mean so). Therefore if we accept this interpretation, Muslims are condemned to eternal disgrace whether they obey or disobey their fallible (sinful) rulers. Also, there are Muslim rulers of different schools and persuasions. There are Shafi'is, Hanbalis, Malikis, Hanafis, as well as the Shi'ites and Ibadis. Now, according to this interpretation the Sunnis residing under an Ibadi king (like in Jordan) should follow Ibadi tenets; and those residing under a Shi'ites ruler (like in Iran) should follow the Shi'ites beliefs. Do these people have the conviction of courage to follow their professed interpretation to its logical end? Hindu God Lord Shiva, Photo, Temples Information, Jyotirlinga and Snaps By : thesurat Being Lord Brahma – the designer and the Lord Vishnu – the guard. Lord Shiva was critical structure of the huge. It is just like a rotation of the damage and play is going as it is. Lord Shiva’s major duty is to take care of this living rotation. About the Scholar it has been said Mahakaal, Lord Shiva has the power to destroy the whole thing as the emptiness but the Shankara, he was reproduced which can be cracked or it can be digits. Lord Shiva’s icon was the Lingam and Phallus was always prese Hindu God Lord Shiva, Photo, Temples Information, Jyotirlinga and Snaps By : thesurat Being Lord Brahma – the designer and the Lord Vishnu – the guard. Lord Shiva was critical structure of the huge. It is just like a rotation of the damage and play is going as it is. Lord Shiva’s major duty is to take care of this living rotation. About the Scholar it has been said Mahakaal, Lord Shiva has the power to destroy the whole thing as the emptiness but the Shankara, he was reproduced which can be cracked or it can be digits. Lord Shiva’s icon was the Lingam and Phallus was always prese Once when I was big By : Elsabe Smit As children we are encouraged to access our imagination, but as adults we are encouraged to deal with reality. Does that mean that as adults we turn our backs on reality and in fact deal with an illusion? Should we dream so that we can create our own reality? Making Choices By : Michael A. Verdicchio Some people believe that God wants us to live life to the fullest! They choose to expand. They learn to deal with their new choices. They refuse to accept an obstacle as a sign that the choice was wrong. They look to God for help and direction on their new path. Azhar Park By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Her Excellency Madame Suzanne Mubarak inaugurated the 30-hectare (74-acre) al Azhar Park in the presence of the Present Imam in Cairo on March 25, 2005. The al-Azhar Park Project is a catalyst for social, economic and cultural renewal and improvement and will have far reaching consequences for the 200,000 residents of the neighbouring Darb al-Ahmar district. Dream A Healing From Heaven By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Can God really help us heal? This intriguing article explains how prayer helped a young woman find a solution for a disfiguring physical illness. There are suggestions in the article how you can find solutions from spirit in your life. Shedding a new skin and dealing with changes By : Elsabe Smit Our bodies show physical responses that indicates the state of our spirit. We can fight these physical responses or we can accept them as guidelines for spiritual growth and enrich our lives. Ayat Al-Kursi By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The ayat al-kursi (the verse of the throne or sedile), is also known as ayat al-hifz. It is a single verse of the Koran (2:255) of more than average length, consisting ten sentences, is one of the principal verses of refuge and protection. It is the loftiest verse of the Koran, and according to George Sale, "It is a magnificent description of the Divine Majesty and Providence". Wherry writes that it is "one of the grandest verses of the Koran." Ayat al-Kursi is one of the most excellent verses of the Koran, and played a key role in piety. It has as well evoked much mystical thought and feeling through the lyrical beauty of its language. These qualities have no doubt given it the prominent place it occupies in the intellectual life of Muslim society. Ayat Al-Ghadir By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The succession to the Prophet is the key question in Shi'ite Islam, and a principal factor separating them from the Sunni majority. It is seen that the Prophet had nominated Ali bin Abu Talib as his successor by rule of nass (investiture) and nass wa-ta'yin (explicit investiture). During the period of the Prophethood, the designation was made by nass from time to time, whose main term was wali (helper, lover, guardian or attorney), as it is said in Arabic: wali amru'l raiyya (the guardian of the subject), or wali ahad (one who succeeds to the office). Different terms were also used on different occasions for the succession of Ali bin Abu Talib in the Koran, such as Noor, Imam-i Moobin, Rasikhul fi'l Ilm, Ulul Amr, Ilmul Kitab etc. While the most frequent words used in hadiths, denoting Ali's succession were Hujjatullah (God's proof), Sayedu'l Muslimin (leader of the Muslims), Shabih Harun (like Aaron), Sahibu'l lawa (the master of the standard), Sahibu'l hanz (master of Kawthar pool), Babu'l Ilm (gate of the knowledge) etc. CREATE TRUE PEACE FROM ANGELS: Don't Be A Fool By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Have you found buying more and more possessions fell short of bringing you happiness, contentment and peace? Learn how to get out of the "rat race" and into the bliss place by connecting to spiritual resources. Asma Al-Sifat By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word sifa'a (pl. sifat) is not found in the Koran, but the verbal noun wasf does appear once in 6:139, and the imperfect of the first form of the verb occurs 13 times in the sense of "to ascribe or uphold a description or to attribute." God has made Himself known to mankind by His Most Beautiful Names (asma al-husna), and it is through these that the believers seek knowledge of God. The Koran says: "And Allah's are the most excellent names, therefore call on Him thereby, and leave alone those who violate the sanctity of His names" (7:180), and "Say: call upon God or call upon al-Rahman, by whichever Name you call, to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names" (17:110). Hence, calling on God by His excellent names merely means that only those high attributes should be ascribed to Him which befit His dignity. The particular attributes of God mentioned in the Koran are: Got Connections? By : Michael A. Verdicchio There are a lot of people living in self-pity, going around with the, "poor me" attitude. Their talk is always about defeat. Perhaps they have forgotten that we have the best "connection" there is! As an Associate/Youth Pastor I have been treated as a second class citizen? By : Jim Mathieson Isn't God good? There are times when we can get upset with those around us and only turn to One who is True and loving. I have had the pleasure of serving as a Youth Pastor and as a Senior Pastor. I have noticed slights and social Faux Pas on the part of others. What I have gleaned is there is a sense from some Senior Pastors that their calling is somehow better than those of a Youth or Associate Pastor. What is reincarnation? By : Elsabe Smit Explanation of reincarnation and our one-ness with God. Why do we have to return for more than one life? Alkab By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The term lakab (pl. alkab) was also termed nabaz (pl. anbaz), and by form labaz, and later on it became lakab. The ancient Arabs excelled in inventing nasty alkab for their enemies, but the Koran (49:11) forbade them not to use pejorative sobriquets: "Do not scoff at each other or give each other derisory nicknames" (wala talmizu anfusakum wala tanabazu bi 'l-alkab). The Unexamined Life Is Not Worth Loving By : Kate Loving Shenk Best friends die and are reborn in every heart who knew them. Inspired by the Angels By : Helene Rothschild Enjoy a heart warming, inspirational story of how the angels came to Ann Warner and channeled healing music through her. Testimonials from many people confirmed the healing power of the angelic sounds. Journey of Faith By : Francis Hirak What is our journey of faith and how do we get the true understanding of how faith works in our lives? How do we structure and build upon faith as we take our journey through life? God of Creation By : Francis Hirak Has the God of creation finished working, or has His work never stopped and who truly is our God of Creation? Who's In The Driver's Seat? By : Michael A. Verdicchio None of us can escape all the negatives we see and hear every day. But we can choose how we will respond. I don't want my life to be like a little boy in my parent's car, just going along for the ride. I want to be in the driver's seat! Some Miracle of The Quran - 5 By : Harun Yahya This attribute of the sky has been proved by scientific research carried out in the 20th century: The atmosphere surrounding the Earth serves crucial functions for the continuity of life. While destroying many meteors-big and small-as they approach the Earth, it prevents them from falling to Earth and harming living things. Some Miracle of The Quran - 4 By : Harun Yahya The Earth is bombarded by proton, electron and alpha particles from the Sun. These solar winds are powerful enough to separate the atmosphere from the Earth. However, it will take about five times longer than the total life of the Sun at the Earth's present rate of matter loss (at most 3 kg [6.6 lbs] per second) for the atmosphere to be used up. Some Miracle of The Quran - 3 By : Harun Yahya The word "khunnas" in Surat at-Takwir 15 bears such meanings as shrinking and cowering, retracting and turning back. The Arabic expression translated as "hide themselves" in the 16th verse is "kunnas," the plural form of "kaanis," which refers to a specific path: entering a nest, the home of a body in motion, or things entering their homes and hiding there. Some Miracle of The Quran - 2 By : Harun Yahya As we know, the only source of light in the Solar System is the Sun. With advances in technology, astronomers discovered that the Moon was not a source of light but that it merely reflects the light reaching it from the Sun. The expression "lamp" in the above verse is a translation of the Arabic word "siraaj," which most perfectly describes the Sun, the source of light and heat. Some Miracle of The Quran -1 By : Harun Yahya The 20th century saw a great many new discoveries regarding celestial phenomena in the universe. One of these entities, which has only recently been encountered, is the Black Hole. Chistian Church Workers Job Site - Supporting Missionaries and Church Planters By : Jim Mathieson My name is John W. Stevens. I am a bivocational Baptist Pastor who has read too many online postings that say, "We need a Senior Pastor. If you're interested send a resume and an audio/video tape." This can be frustrating to the candidate due to the expense. Many Pastors prefer to send a hardcopy of their resume. Printing a resume can cost between $2-$5 each. A video or audio tape will cost $3-10 each. With postage added, it can run $10 or more per submission. Relief from the Pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome By : Rebecca Hanson A woman living with pain from Carpal Tunnel seeks divine intervention in an effort to be healed. Psychic Chat Online - Features and Benefits By : IC Have you ever felt like your life is going in random directions, you feel lost and without a clear path to stick to? If so you are not alone, millions of people feel this way, specially because the society we interact with can sometimes be very unforgiving, cold and move according to it's own interests. Responsibility Behind Ho'oponopono By : Zinn Jeremiah In ho'oponopono, emphasis is on responsibility. Psychic Reading: John Edward Today's Leading Psychic By : Robert Watson Leading psychic reader, John Edward, has become very popular because he is so accurate at bringing information to those with loved ones who have passed over to the other side. The Holocaust And Law of Attraction By : Seth Manne How Law of Attraction comes into play regarding historic atrocities. How knowledge of Self can help you understand that relationship How Much Money Do You Make? By : Michael A. Verdicchio The picture you carry of yourself is what you will see happen in your life. That is the reason some people never move any higher than 10 or 12 dollars an hour. They would love to get an increase, but inside, they see themselves as a 12 dollar an hour earner. Where do you see yourself? Deborah and Barak By : Jon Straumfjord Deborah and Barak represent an interesting study in contrasts: Deborah had her faith fully invested in the Lord, while Barak mixed faith and unbelief. Law Of Attraction, The Holocaust And 911 Part 2 (conclusion) By : Seth Manne How Law Of Attraction comes into play with atrocious events like the Holocaust, 911 and others. Gideon By : Jon Straumfjord Even though Gideon was only a timid little boy when the Lord called him to lead an army against the Midianites, the Lord quickly catapulted him into a position of great authority and faith. LAW OF ATTRACTION, THE HOLOCAUST AND 911 Part 1 By : Seth Manne How Law of Attraction is involved in atrocites such as the holocaust, 911, slavery and seemingly senseless murders Laying a Good Foundation for Health By : Paula Muran We have lost touch with the basic concept of true healing. We substitute a band-aid for a cure and wonder why we don't feel better. While many factors contribute to healing, and it happens on many levels, all require attention throughout the entire healing practice. Ignoring the body-mind (emotions and thoughts) would not provide adequate and long-term good health. Ordering Funeral Flower Arrangements By : Budda Memorial floral arrangements have been used through history, in nearly all cultures, to show compassion and love for the deceased and the deceased's family. These memorial arrangements are normally displayed at the wake and other services held at the funeral home, religious building, cemetery, or any combination of the three. After the service, the family has the option of bringing home any arrangements or live plants given by the loved ones of the departed. Passover and Easter's Common Theme: Courage Comes From Faith By : Nina Amir The story Easter and Passover share not only a common origin but common themes as well. This article takes a close look at both the Old and New testmaent tales to find lessons in courage and faith that run between the two. Autistic Boy Miraculously Escapes Scalding By : Rebecca Hanson Raising a Down's Syndrome child with autism is challenging, as the child isn't able to communicate pain. Following is one mother's story of how requesting divine intervention helped her child escape serious injury from scalding water. Abu Hatim Ar-Razi By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Abu Hatim ar-Razi was born near Ray around 260/874. He was the hujjat of Ray, and conducted the mission with great efficiency and promptness. He studied Ismaili doctrines, also Arabic poetry, and the religious science of Islam, comparative religion and indeed the natural and mathematical sciences. He succeeded to bring the ruler of Ray, Ahmad bin Ali (307-311/92O-924) to the Ismaili fold, who was formerly aggressive to the Ismailis. Abu Hatim also deputed his subordinate da'is in Tabaristan, Ispahan, Azerbaijan and Jurjan; resulting a large conversion, including Mardav ad-Daylami, the governor of Tabaristan; Yousuf bin Abi'l Saj, the governor of Azerbaijan, and Asfar bin Shroya. Abu Hatim was a great philosopher, orator and writer. W. Ivanow writes in A Creed of the Fatimids (Bombay, 1936, p. 5) that, "Abu Hatim ar-Razi surely was one of the most erudite authors that Ismailism, and generally, Islam has ever produced." Seyyed Hossein Nasr writes in the introduction of A'lam al-Nubuwwah (ed. by Salah al-Sawy, Tehran, 1977, p. 1) that, "He is one of the most outstanding theologians and philosophers of Islam and a major figure in that galaxy of exceptional thinkers, such as Hamid al-Din Kirmani, Nasir-i Khusraw and Qadi Numan, who produced the Ismaili philosophy of the Fatimid period." 6 Factors Leading to a Miraculous Recovery from Herpes Encephalitis By : Rebecca Hanson A medically-certain death sentence for a child is not always the final diagnosis. Sometimes prayer goes against the wisdom of science and reverses the outcome. How can we be assured we understand the difference between "wishful thinking" and "answered prayer?" Don't call me a racist! (thoughts on Obama's speech) By : Aaron Taylor In his article "Don't Call me a racist!" author and freelance missionary, Aaron D. Taylor gives his thoughts on Obama's speech on race. Who Threw the Stone? By : Michael A. Verdicchio God has promised and He has provided. But He is not going to overstep our free will. That means He is willing to do His part but we must also be willing to do our part. The Wave-Like Properties of the Electron and the Scientific Proof By : Harun Yahya Electrons are particles spinning and revolving around the nucleus of the atom similar to the earth rotating on its own axis as it also revolves around the sun. This rotation, like that of the planets, is realised ceaselessly and in perfect order on paths we call orbits. Quantum Physics: The Discovery That Scientifically Demolished Materialism By : Harun Yahya The quantum model of universe is an attempt to purge the Big Bang of its creationist implications. Supporters of this model base it on the observations of quantum (subatomic) physics. In quantum physics, it is to be observed that subatomic particles appear and disappear spontaneously in a vacuum. Materialism: The Superstition of an Age By : Harun Yahya Ancient Greek thinkers imagined that all bodies consisted of tiny particles called atoms. They maintained that these atoms shaped the universe and all living things, without intention or direction and without being subjected to any conscious intervention. According to this belief, matter was timeless and eternal, and nothing beyond matter could exist. All Philosophies Constructed On The Basis Of Matter Is Collapsed By : Harun Yahya In 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 Rapture of Christ's Church By : .JohnSmith. Like many of you, I have heard about and wondered about "The Rapture" of Christ's faithful followers. Many believe that this day will come after certain events have taken place, some believe not at all in our lifetime. Psychics Mediums And Their Arts By : Fred Gimino Psychics and mediums often employ a variety of oracles to aid in their divinations. Some are commonly known while others are quite obscure. Origin of Navroz and Ismailism By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Navroz is a Persian word, meaning new day of the year. The Arabs pronounced it as Niruz or Nairuz. The Sogdians called it Nau-Sard (the new year), and also is called Nishat Afroz Jashan in Iran. It is a spring festival, beginning with the first day of the Persian solar year, corresponding to the vernal equinox and the entry of the sun into the sign of Aries, and continued until the 6th day of the month. The last day was known as the Great New Year's Day (al-Niruz al-Akbar). Origin of Navroz and Ismailism By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Navroz is a Persian word, meaning new day of the year. The Arabs pronounced it as Niruz or Nairuz. The Sogdians called it Nau-Sard (the new year), and also is called Nishat Afroz Jashan in Iran. It is a spring festival, beginning with the first day of the Persian solar year, corresponding to the vernal equinox and the entry of the sun into the sign of Aries, and continued until the 6th day of the month. The last day was known as the Great New Year's Day (al-Niruz al-Akbar). The Truth of Free Psychic Readings By : Robert Watson A couple of other websites offer the first 3-5 minutes of any reading free. It is hard to get off of the phone after just a couple of moments since much of this initial part of the reading is used finding out your name. Shake Up Your Teaching With A Different Room Arrangement -- or No Room At All! By : Glenn Brooke Bible teachers can significantly improve learning by changing up the room configuration, or getting away from the usual classroom environment altogether. This article gives three specific ideas for teachers to try, which have been proven to increase retention and fun for students of all ages. Are You Out of Touch with Reality? By : Michael A. Verdicchio Your current reality is the reality that you have accepted. Your self-esteem and self worth are dependent upon who you think you are at this moment. It may seem to be your reality at this moment, but is it really a false reality? Children and God By : Francis Hirak What is the key priority when it comes to children and God, and why are they so important and precious to Him? What is the very best road to raising Godly children. Easter - Traditions, Poems and Easter Greetings By : IC Learn more about Easter, the reason for celebration and the many ways it is symbolicaly represented among Christians. Get more information about Easter traditions and greetings. Is He Wiling? By : Michael A. Verdicchio Believing and accepting God's unconditional love for you, and believing that you are already righteous in His eyes will have a dynamic impact on your acceptance that He is not only able to do for you what He has promised, but that He is also willing to do it for you personally. Beginning a Job As a Psychic By : Robert Watson I'm positive that many individuals have had an experience with that nagging idea that you should call a friend, cancel a plane ride, or stay home today. {{{This is {{{one\|an}} example of your inner psychic abilities manifesting itself in your daily life\|}}}. How a Miracle Helped a Down's Syndrome Child Tie Her Shoes By : Rebecca Hanson Managing a household of two adults and five children (two with Down's Syndrome) required extreme organization, to say the least. One of our primary household rules was, "If you can, you must," which including dressing yourself, making your bed, and tying your shoes. Here's the magnificent story of what my 5-year old experienced one day when I left her to tie her shoes by herself, in keeping with one of our household rules. Using Online Videos to Market your Ministry By : John Frierson Using video in online marketing has major advantages, as it is an efficient and effective way to reach your niche market to promote your ministry. With free Christian video sharing websites, it has become even easier to do since it is as good as, if not better than, advertising on TV. The Most Important Things About Church Loans By : tati2 Is a Church Loan a Commercial Loan? Jericho By : Jon Straumfjord Both Joshua, the newly commissioned leader of Israel, and Rahab, a prostitute of Jericho, exhibited faith at the siege and destruction of Jericho. Each was duly rewarded for their demonstration of faith. Joshua, the New Leader of Israel By : Jon Straumfjord After the death of Moses, the Lord commissioned Joshua to be the new leader of Israel. Even though Joshua was justifiably nervous, the Lord made six demands on him, but also offered him six promises. Continuous, Focused Thought Sustains and Initiates Creation By : Nina Amir If we are created in God's image, we can assume that we are creative beings. So, how do we create? Like God, with continuous, focused thought. Avoid These Two Distractions When You're Teaching By : Glenn Brooke Bible teachers should avoid distracting students and keep their attention focused on the lesson. This article explains two major sources of distractions that teachers can eliminate You Are Not What You Do! By : Michael A. Verdicchio If you base your self worth on what do, what happens to your self worth when you no longer do what you are doing? For example, if you base your self worth on having a really good job, what happens if you loose that job? If more Christians would accept who the Bible says that they are, their self worth would skyrocket! And it would dynamically affect every area of their lives! How to Spread Gods Word and Why By : Francis Hirak If your not sure how to spread God’s word and want the true understanding of how we as Christians should go about it. Than check this article out and discover the rewarding experiences on how you can not only spread God’s word but at the same time reach millions. The Fertile Egg, The Abortion Argument, and the Creator By : Robin Calamaio The abortion argument begins ... where? Does it start with the embryo, the first heartbeat, the first brainwave, the beginning of the third trimester ... or with the fertile egg? Or should there even be an abortion argument at all - as this entire debate is a privacy right's issue under the full jurisdiction of each individual woman? In the Beginning By : Tom Cribbs As for most college students, their religion comes into question. Read this to understand why. Darwinism's Contradiction With Religion By : Harun Yahya In our day, some circles hold the view that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution does not contradict with religion, and that those who renounce the theory of evolution unnecessarily promote it. This view, however, includes many misconceptions. It is the result of a failure to grasp the main tenet of Darwinism and the extremely dangerous outlook it mandates. Could The Katrina Disaster Be A Portent Of The Last Day Foretold By Our Prophet (Saas)? By : Harun Yahya … It [the Last Hour] will not come until you see ten signs… landslides [with a sinking down, caving in, or displacement of the earth] in three places, one in the East, one in the West and one in Arabia… (Sahih Muslim) It is revealed in the verses of the Qur'an that all animate and inanimate entities, the entire universe, will inevitably come to an end. Conscience: God's Inspiration To Every Man By : Harun Yahya Conscience is a spiritual quality that bids man good attitude and thought, and helps him think straight and tell right from wrong. Britain's "September 11" By : Harun Yahya Thursday, July 7, 2005, will be remembered all over the world as the date when a series of bomb attacks took place in the British capital, London. These barbaric attacks left behind them dozens of dead and hundreds of injured, and went down in history as causing terrible material and psychological damage. Biomimetics: Drawing Inspiration From The Design In Living Things By : Harun Yahya There is instruction for you in cattle. From the contents of their bellies, from between the dung and blood, We give you pure milk to drink, easy for drinkers to swallow. (Qur’an, 16:66) And there is certainly a lesson for you in your livestock. We give you to drink from what is in their bellies and there are many ways in which you benefit from them, and some of them you eat; and you are conveyed on them and on ships as well. (Qur’an, 23:21-22) Being Considerate By : Harun Yahya The members of a profane society are, in the main, rude, uncaring and inconsiderate. The reason for this is the egoism of the unbelievers. They all think of their own benefit. Others have no importance for them. Basic Questions Of Our Lives By : Harun Yahya Were they created of nothing, or were they themselves the creators? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Surely, they have no firm belief. Or are the treasures of your Lord with them, or have they control over them? (At-Tur, 35-37) A System Planned In Its Every Detail By : Harun Yahya Breathing, eating, walking, etc, are very natural human functions. But most people do not think how these basic actions take place. For example, when you eat a fruit, you do not think how it will be made useful to your body. The only thing on your mind is eating a healthy meal; at the same time, your body is involved in extremely detailed processes unimaginable to you in order to make this meal a health-giving thing. A Reply To Andya Primanda By : Harun Yahya Andya Primanda, an Indonesian Muslim paleontologist, has recently been criticizing books and articles posted on the website harunyahya.com which reject the theory of evolution. Antisemitism Is Racism Totally Contrary To Islam By : Harun Yahya In the 20th century, antisemitism has signed its name to great disasters, one of the most horrible being the cruelty and murder inflicted by the Nazis on the Jews. Besides this, in many countries authoritarian regimes have targeted Jews and subjected them to cruel treatment. Fascist organizations have harassed Jews and arranged bloody attacks against them. A Muslim Call To The Israelis By : Harun Yahya These days the Middle East is once again the scene of bloodshed. Israeli troops are employing the most ruthless and cruel methods against Palestinians. The Israeli Army is ruthlessly bombing Palestinian settlements, shooting at children and trying to make Palestine uninhabitable. Some Palestinian radicals, on the other hand, are attacking Israeli civilian targets and spreading violence with their terrible suicide attacks aimed at women and children. A Letter To The Muslim, Christian And Jewish Believers By : Harun Yahya Muslim, Christian and Jewish believers, let’s Act All Together for Love, Peace and Brotherhood and Respect the Faiths. How To Get What You Desire By : Michael A. Verdicchio What you focus your mind on is what you will bring into your life. It is a tried and true principle of life that works just like the law of gravity. Some refer to this as a mindset, or core beliefs, or issues of the heart. Whatever you call it, just remember that you have the free will to think any way if you choose to. Developing Your Psychic Abilities: Becoming a Medium By : Robert Watson Do you have the proper amount of respect and love for others? It will take this and more to become a good medium. You will need to be sensitive to the spirits and recognize when they are near and want to communicate. Moses at the Red Sea By : Jon Straumfjord Even though Moses was the most humble man in all the earth, the Lord placed him in the ministry of power and authority, which led him to an impossible situation at the Red Sea. Moses the Commissioned Deliverer By : Jon Straumfjord After 40 years in the land of Midian, Moses was finally ready to begin the ministry that had been previously revealed to him. He had finally gained the necessary humility and patience, and was now able to act in obedience without interference. Psychic Training - Anyone can be a Psychic Reader By : Robert Watson To reach the psychic level you desire, you will need to practice, but you also need a certain amount of training and preparation. Everyone has psychic skills, but it takes the right person to figure out how to use them. Can Imperfect Beings Be Created By A Perfect God? By : Robin Calamaio If God is perfect, then why has He made such a flawed world? Is there an answer to this? Ways to explore, nurture and expand psychic ability! By : J. L. Brandon All of us born with intimate psychic abilities. Many people learn to overlook these abilities as they continually nurture and see the world in different ways or perspectives. Anyone can unlock their psychic abilities and begin to harness their awesome powers. Course In Miracles - A Conversation with Marianne Williamson By : Veronica Hay In an interview with Marianne Williamson, I asked her some questions based on her writings and study of "A Course in Miracles". What she said opened my eyes to a new way of looking at the world. Enjoy! Easter resources for children By : Sandy Simpson This article provides Easter resources for Children's church, Easter Egg Hunts and unique ideas for sharing the gospel this Easter. Islam Is A Way of Life By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Islam is a religion that promotes thinking, spiritual faith. It is a religion that teaches compassion and tolerance and that upholds the dignity of man, Allah's noblest creation. One of the important characteristic of Islam is its openness that not only includes the concept regarding religious practices but it also includes the matters regarding daily life issues. Psychic Reading: Is it a Scam? By : Steven Magill The best method is to listen to your intuition, or the inner 'gut' feeling. If you go for a psychic reading and you don't feel right, leave immediately. Moses' Rebellion By : Jon Straumfjord Even though Moses had a revelation of his ultimate role in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, he did not begin his ministry with appropriate discernment and dependence upon the Lord. As a result, Moses suffered consequences personally, and the nation of Israel also suffered corporately. The Birth of Moses By : Jon Straumfjord The birth and early infancy of Moses was a demonstration of parents' faith overcoming an impossible situation on behalf of their child, for both his immediate and future benefit. Meeting the Jesus Campers By : Aaron Taylor In this article, author and speaker Aaron Taylor describes a weekend he spent with the O Brien family, the same family featured prominently in the film Jesus Camp. Meskel, Ethiopian Religious Celebration By : Cicely K. Leblanc Meskel is one of the excitingly celebrated religious festivals (especially in the Orthodox Church) in Ethiopia. It is celebrated by dancing, feasting, and lighting a massive bonfire known in Ethiopian tradition as "Damera". Meskel remembers the finding of the True Cross in the fourth century when Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, discovered the True Cross on which Christ was crucified. The feast is celebrated in Ethiopia on the 17th of September Ethiopian calendar (the 27th of September Gregorian calendar), 6 months latter than the finding of the True Cross. The celebration of Meskel implies the presence of the True Cross at mountain of Gishen Mariam monastery and also stands for the events carried out by Empress Helena. Meskel, Ethiopian Religious Holiday By : Cicely K. Leblanc Meskel is one of the colorfully celebrated religious festivals (especially in the Orthodox Church) in Ethiopia. It is celebrated by dancing, feasting, and lighting a massive bonfire well-known in Ethiopian tradition as "Damera". Meskel memorializes the finding of the True Cross in the 4th when Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, discovered the True Cross on which The Son of God was crucified. The feast is celebrated in Ethiopia on the 17th of September Ethiopian calendar (the 27th of September Gregorian calendar), 6 months subsequent the finding of the True Cross. The celebration of Meskel shows the presence of the True Cross at mountain of Gishen Mariam monastery and also represents the events carried out by Empress Helena. Experiencing Total Bliss And Serenity Of Being By : Enoch Tan Experiencing Nirvana makes you feel like the luckiest and the happiest person on earth. You realize that the whole universe belongs to you and that you are a master of life. There is no one else like you and who has what you have. It is the feeling of having arrived and being there to stay forever. You feel that your life is in the best possible state there is and will continue to be the best onwards. You no longer have to go through.. An Abundance of Happiness By : Chuck Bluestein This article tells about the basic nature of the human being and how he can find happiness. How Christians Should determine their votes By : Kim Sunshine A biblical based view on how christians should cast their ballots Reincarnation Is Return Of Soul Information By : Enoch Tan The soul of a human being has two aspects which are the active and the passive aspect. The active aspect of the soul is the intelligence or self awareness of the person. The passive aspect of the soul is the memories, data and information of the person. After death, the active aspect of the soul transitions to the nonphysical realm. It will eventually come before the judgment seat and after that heaven or hell... What Do Angels Look Like? By : Veronica Hay What Do Angels Look Like? They Look Like You! It is my sincere desire that today, you OPEN YOUR EYES to not only SEE the Angels in your own life, but to be an Angel for someone else. And, It is my profound hope that just for today, you can rise above your mere mortal existence and walk among the gods. Purpose of Acquiring Knowledge in Islam By : Dr. D.S. Merchant In today’s world acquiring knowledge is of great importance and if an individual wishes to progress in this world he must struggle to acquire knowledge as much as possible. Importance of acquiring knowledge is also being emphasized by Islam because Islam is the religion of knowledge. The first ayah of the Qur’an to be revealed is the key to knowledge. Allah (SWT) says: Should the Christian Faith and the Christian Religion Be Presented as the Same Thing? By : Robin Calamaio Is there a difference between religion - and faith? If so, what is it? It's possible you have never wondered about this. But, then again, maybe you have. The next few paragraphs may confirm ... some suspicions! Road Rage By : Aaron Taylor In this article, author Aaron Taylor describes how a moment of Road Rage helped him understand the plight of the world's poor. Joseph's Overcoming Faith By : Jon Straumfjord The entire life of Joseph is a study of faith overcoming all circumstances. In spite of continual betrayal by those closest to him, Joseph continued to proclaim his faith. Out of the Darkness By : G Susan Rivers, LMFT There are times in our lives when we feel alone, abandoned and scared. These dark places can enfulf us if we let them. It is important to stay connected to God, to others and begin to rework misbeliefs or distortions that keep us isolated and in the darkness. Using the illustration of little Jessica McClure 18 years ago, who was trapped in a dark narrow tunnel Ms. Rivers reminds us that we don't have to be alone in our pit of darkness. Jacob's Blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh By : Jon Straumfjord Jacob, after a life of deception and manipulation, finally yielded to the Lord's direction. The result of his new-found compliance was a lasting blessing for his children. Ego Is Unique Expression Of Infinite Being By : Enoch Tan Ego has its use for Spirit. Ego is the way by which Spirit perceives reality from one place and one moment. Ego is how Spirit has uniqueness of experience. Ego is also how Spirit expresses in a particular way that is unlike any other. The reason for not being attached to ego or your own personal reality is so that you are free to realize your total Self as Spirit which is unlimited, unbounded and capable of being, doing and having anything... Unique Christian Gifts on a Budget By : IC The purpose of a Christian gift is to remind people of their faith and provide inspiration on a daily basis, get some great gift ideas which do just that even if your budget is tight. Tarot Cards And The Kabbalah By : Fred Gimino The origins of the Tarot deck and its associated interpretive meanings may never be known with empirical certainty. However, one school of thought subscribed to by Kabbalistic occultists is that the Tarot deck stems from Jewish mysticicsm. Approaching the Manifestation of Your Desires from a Spiritual Perspective By : Nina Amir This article explains how the Jewish mystics taught us to use Kabbalistic principles for practical purposes. By approaching our dreams and desires with a new consciousness, we can bring them in to reality. Take Charge! By : Michael A. Verdicchio The reason so many people go around in circles in life, is because their thoughts are going around in circles in their minds. Their minds are engaged in wandering, daydreaming and fanaticizing; they never stay focused long enough to allow what they truly desire to come into their lives. Take charge of your life by taking charge of your thinking. Abraham By : Jon Straumfjord After receiving some fantastic promises when he was 75, when Abraham was 86 years old, Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant and Abraham's second wife, gave birth to Ishmael. When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah 90, they gave birth to Isaac, the child who had been promised 25 years earlier. Deal With Stress and Relax By : Christians can get caught up in the hurly-burly of today's rat race and find themselves subject to pressures, demands, fatigue, anxiety, sleeplessness, headaches and back aches and a whole host of stress related symptoms and illnesses. Here are some answers for dealing with this problem........ Noah By : Jon Straumfjord Noah was a man of faith. He continued to steadfastly obey a command he had received from the Lord for 120 years, even in the face of constant opposition and ridicule. Ghadir-I Khum - Its Location By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The nass wa-ta’yin was made after the farewell pilgrimage of the Prophet. On Monday, the 20th Zilkada, 10, the Prophet received a revelation before his farewell pilgrimage:- "And you proclaim to the people for pilgrimage. They will come to you on foot and lean camel, coming from every remote place." (22:27) Enoch By : Jon Straumfjord Enoch is a supreme example of faith in action: he continually grew closer to the Lord, he gave his son a prophetic name, and he dedicated himself totally to the Lord, and was rewarded for his faith and faithfulness. Lawful & Unlawful Food By : Dr. D.S. Merchant While the people were brought up in an environment deeply influenced by centuries’ old custom, religious superstitions and prejudices, it was not easy to break down the barriers, because their minds agitated by doubts, which could be, as they wanted, removed by further instructions. That is the reason that the Koran repeatedly made statement dealing with the various kinds of foods lawful or unlawful to Muslims. Thus, the second time a statement akin to the first one (6:145) was revealed: “So eat of what God has provided you, lawful and good; and be you thankful for the blessing of God, if it be Him that you serve. These things only He has forbidden you carrion, blood, and the flesh of swine, what has been hallowed to other than God. Yet whoso is constrained, not desiring nor transgressing, the God is Forgiving, Merciful. And do not say, as to what your tongue falsely describe, “this is lawful and this is forbidden,” so that you may forge against God falsehood, surely those who forge against God falsehood shall not prosper” (16:114-118). My Most Embarrassing Moment By : Aaron Taylor Have you fallen and you can't get up? Author Aaron Taylor would like to help you get back on your feet again by sharing this humorous story. Cain and Abel By : Jon Straumfjord Cain and Abel are the first in the "Faith Hall of Fame." Cain is a supreme example of lack of faith, while Abel is an excellent example of faith in action. The Bat Mitzvah Ceremony: Planning Doesn't Need to be a Nightmare By : Jenny Curran Bat Mitzvah ceremony and reception planning can be streamlined by following easy steps.
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