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How To Write An Inspirational Eulogy For A Mother By : Gen Wright Are you given the honorable task of writing an eulogy for a mother? If you are, perhaps you may find the tips in this article useful. Quick Tips On Writing An Eulogy For A Father By : Gen Wright Question: Who is the best person to write an eulogy for a father? The eldest child in the family? Perhaps. It is both an honor and a great responsibility to write an eulogy for a father. Are Seances Real? By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Read about evidence of the continuity of life and the afterlife at a real seance or sitting circle. Learn how mediums work to present and reveal our loved ones on the other side. Are they ghosts or souls? I'd Be Happy Too If I Were Rich! By : Michael A. Verdicchio The thoughts we think produce our core beliefs, which determines where our lives will be. Perhaps the Bible says it most succinctly, "As he thinks in his heart, so is he!" Spirituality In Addiction Recovery: How Can It Help? By : Bill Urell Can spirituality help in addiction recovery? How can we define spirituality This article gives solid examples of how spirituality can help in drug and alcohol recovery, and suggests a slightly different concept of spirituality. Inside The Jewish Internet Defense Force By : Brian Cuban n July 27th 2008 someone hacked hacked into a Facebook group called, "Israel" Is Not A Country!. Delist It From Facebook As A Country!" Responsibility was claimed by the Jewish Internet Defense Force.(JIDF) The following is an interview with a representative of the group. What is the Church? By : B Weiser Next to God, Church is the most misrepresented word on earth. This article may seem tedious but it does do a good job of setting the record straight, in our opinion. The Importance of Believing in the Bible and God By : The Truth about the Bible The Truth about the Bible What One needs to know about Bible Prophecy? The Christians consider the Bible as their holy book and adhere to its doctrines. The Bible not only contains the history of Jesus’ life and human civilization but it also makes confident predictions about the future of human race. While the skeptics express doubts about the value of the prophecy and assertions made by the Bible, the devout Christians believe them in blind faith. The prophecies deal with individual human beings as well as various nations. Who Do You See in the Mirror? By : Michael A. Verdicchio "The reason most people are so miserable is that they can't stand themselves." It is sad but so true! There are many people who just cannot stand themselves. I needed to change my perspective. This is just not happening to me By : Elsabe Smit When we experience a sudden shock, our minds and bodies deal with as much as they can and file the rest of the experience away until we are ready for it. This results in irrational behaviour at the time of the shock and a degree of depression later on. All experiencs contribute to our spiritual growth. Being Happy By : Phillip Booker To have 'no hope' means to 'give in'; it doesn't mean there are no possibilities available, it just means that you're not bothered to find any. Happiness is about enjoying the boundless opportunities that are presented; having hope allows this process to happen. The Written Torah and the Oral Torah By : Jacob Lumbroso Classical Judaism holds that there is a dual Torah, consisting of the Torah Sh'b'ktav (the Written Torah) and the Torah Sh'Ba'al Peh (the Oral Torah). Commandments derived from the written Torah are called "d'Oraita" from the Aramaic word meaning "from the Torah." Get Up And Get Dressed! By : Michael A. Verdicchio The thoughts that you consistently think will form your belief system, your core beliefs. Our own core beliefs will determine our own circumstances. What is the Meaning of Life? By : B Weiser An understanding of Life's meaning being critical to the formation of an Enlightened Civilization, it would seem that someone must clarify this subject eventually. We believe this article serves that purpose quite well. The Miracle of Mediumship By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Explore how mediumship of deceased loved ones can be used to heal and help the bereaved. Learn how to choose an ethical medium for your healing. Evaluate the difference between telepathy and true communication with the consciousness of a deceased loved one. Do You Know How To Spiritually… Discipline Your Children By : Hu Dalconzo There will always be an ongoing parental challenge to stay balanced between over- disciplining and under-disciplining your children. Wazir Ahmed Ali Nizari Piredina By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Piredina was born in Hyderabad, Sind. He migrated near Muscat with his family. His son Ahmed Nizari was born in 1886 and became known as Ahmed Nizari or Nizari Piredina. Not much is known of his early life. It is however said that he could speak Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi, Gujrati, and Sindhi fluently. He is said to have visited Karachi in 1920, where the Imam emphasized upon the Ismailis to go to Baghdad and Basra to hunt business opportunities. Note to self--never say yaaahh!!!!!! By : Aaron Taylor In this article, author and world traveler Aaron D. Taylor shares a funny story that happened on a recent missionary trip to Guatemala. How to experience God. By : B Weiser Fear is your only obstacle to divine experience because it stands in opposition to God's Love. This article will hopefully eliminate this mistake and bring down that hurtle. Traditional Jewish Views on the Torah By : Jacob Lumbroso The revelatory experience at Sinai is considered by Jews as the seminal event in the history of the Jewish people. Happy, Healthy and Alive: Living a Life of Purpose By : Adam Price Do you need to be living a life of purpose? Of course you do. When everything in the universe works as a function of action and reaction, you certainly need to know how you can contribute to the greater scheme of things. No matter how unimportant it may seem now, living a life of purpose may just be what you need to find your true potential and live happily as a human being. Here are some simple tips to start with. Hira By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Jabal al-Noor (Mount of Light) is situated near Mecca, with the cave of Hira where the Prophet received the first revelation. (96: 1-5). On the Sail Kabeer road to Taif, just three miles away from the downtown Mecca city in its north-east there stands the mountain of light (Jabal al-Noor). This is the mountain, which has the honour of having the cave, Hira, where the first revelation of the Koran was bestowed upon the Prophet. The mountain is prominently seen from everywhere in Mecca. Even before entering the city from Jeddah people can see it from their own vehicles. It is an important part of the city skyline when seen from inside or the outskirts. Honeymoon Lodge By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Muhammadi Tekri or Tekri (hill), a famous historical site, where Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah was born, which is generally known as Honeymoon Lodge. It is situated on the eastern outskirts of the city of Karachi at plot no. F.T.N. 3/1. It is an old fashioned, but spacious house, perilously perched on the top of the hillock at Korangi Road in the Defence Housing Society area, Karachi. This building was built soon after the British occupation of Sind in 1840. It was made available to the high government officials for their residence, known as Honeymoon Hall in 1841. Pre-engineered Steel Buildings Help Churches Save Money While They Grow By : Linda Falorio In today's economy, we are all looking for the best way to take care of business in the most cost effective way. When faced with the need to spend their congregation's money well, to keep design and construction costs within budget and maintenance costs low, many churches look to pre-engineered steel buildings as an attractive alternative to more conventional stone, brick or wood construction. Muslims may own dogs By : Elsabe Smit When you are confronted with a belief from any religion, you can choose to apply your God-given mind and search for the truth, or you can swallow what is fed to you and increase your fear. This includes any misconceptions about a ban on Muslims owning dogs. Montreal Christian Church Faithfulness in your Christian walk By : Colin Meunier Montreal Christian Church Faithfulness in your Christian walk History, Historiography, Historians By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word history is derived from the Latin historia meaning narrative of past event, account, tale or story. The synonymous word in German is geschichte means occurrence. The earliest known historical writing comes from the old kingdom of Egypt. One surviving fragment is the Palermo Stone (about 2600 B.C.) dealing with the annals of the early dynasties of Pharaohs. Montreal Christian Church Praising God By : Colin Meunier Montreal Christian Church Praising God Peel Off the Layers to Get to the Real Man By : Jeff Gustafson Sometimes we have to peel off the layers to get not only to ourselves but to those around us. Impressions can be deceiving and we need to dig deeper to have a true understanding of what lies beneath. What is The New Reformation? By : B Weiser There should be an answer to the question of: What is New Reformation, and this article seems to do well at providing the necessary. Historic Cities Support Programme (HCSP) By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Trust's most recent initiative is the Historic Cities Support Programme (HCSP). It was established to promote the conservation and re-use of building and public spaces in historic cities in ways that can catalyze social, economic and cultural development. In HCSO's approach, the restoration and rehabilitation of buildings and public spaces cannot be conceived apart from broader processes of community development. Its project briefs go beyond technical restoration to address the questions of re-use and community revitalization. Is "Black Liberation Theology" Really Helping African Americans? By : Ed Bagley Rev. Jeremiah Wright of Trinity United Church of Christ has sought to minister to the needs of his congregation, exhibiting a perfectly normal and natural sense about what a minister should be doing. His unexpected exposure on national television has caused umbrage with some viewers, who found his remarks to be unpatriotic, inflammatory and offensive. Are there other lessons to be learned in addition to "black liberation theology"? Why Esther is One of the Great Women of the Bible By : Jo Ann LeQuang Women have always played significant roles in history. Even before the dawn of the Golden Age of Greece, a woman came to power seemingly by accident who managed to thwart a genocidal plan to kill off the Jews. The Book of Esther in the Bible is a story about destiny, fate, politics, and how one brave woman saved her people. Announcing a Spiritual Technology for the Atomic Age. By : B Weiser This article announces the Technology of the New Millennium for opened minded New World Thinkers. Hijra By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word for emigration, hijra is derived from h-j-r means cutting oneself off from friendly or sociable relation, ceasing to speak to others, forsaking, abandoning, deserting, shunning or avoiding (4:34, 25:30, 74:5). It also means departure from the desert to the town or villages and vice versa. Its most common meaning is to forsake one's own land and take up residence in another country. The Koran frequently uses the variations of the root kh-r-j to convey this sense (4:66, 8:30, 9:40, 60:1). It also has been interpreted to mean an emigration from the territory of unbelievers to the territory of believers for the sake of religion (4:97, 29:26). Technically, the term hijra has been used to designate the emigration of the Prophet and his early Companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 A.D. Its (hijra) various derivatives appear 31 times in the Koran, 16 of which refer to the emigration of Muslims from Mecca to Medina and the departure from home for the cause of God. Hijrat Al-Habashah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "When the sufferings and tribulations of the Muslims at the hands of the Meccans reached to its extreme in 615 A.D., the Prophet directed that those of them who could afford it should migrate to Abyssinia across the Red Sea, whose kings were known as the Negus (Najashi). As-Hama, the then Negus was a Christian king. Under the direction of the Prophet, eleven men and four women from among the Muslims migrated to Abyssinia. When the Meccans came to know of their migration, they were much upset and sent some men after them in pursuit, but the Muslims had a long start and could not be overtaken. This infuriated the malicious ones among the Meccans. They formed a deputation under Abdullah bin Rabi and Amr bin A'as, who went to Abyssinia with handsome presents to persuade the king to deliver the emigrants into their hands. In due course, this deputation stood in the presence of the king and listened to their representation. Then he sent for the refugees and asked them what they had to say. Soar With The Eagles! By : Michael A. Verdicchio It's not the storms in life that defeat us. It is how we respond to the storms that will determine the outcome. Just like the eagle, we can soar high above the storm. Seekers of Truth Take Note By : B Weiser Announcing a New Technology for seekers of Truth, this article is designed to introduce the reader to what it is and where it can be found. The Aching Void By : Karin Syren Have you ever felt unsatisfied and yet you have everything you thought would make you happy? Find out why you're still feeling empty. Why Do Jews Light Candles on Friday Night? By : Jacob Lumbroso One of the most well known Jewish practices related to the observance of Shabbat (the Sabbath) is the lighting of oil lamps or candles before its commencement. How To Use "The Golden Key" By : Terrie Wurzbacher The perfect crisis management system - discover the secrets in Emmet Fox's small but powerful pamphlet "The Golden Key". Never be caught unaware again no matter what the situation. Hasan Bin Sabbah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "He was born on 428/1034 at Qumm. His father, Ali bin Muhammad bin Jafar bin al-Hussain bin Muhammad bin al-Sabbah al-Himyari was of Yamenite origin. From early age he acquired the rudiments of formal education from his father at home. When he was still a child, his father moved to Ray and it was there that Hasan bin Sabbah pursued his religious education. Hasan bin Sabbah was an intelligent and proficient in geometry and astronomy. He learnt the Ismaili doctrines from a Fatimid da'i, Amir Dharrab. Convinced that Ismailism represented ultimate reality, he embraced Ismailism at the age of 35 years in 464/1071 and afterwards, he came into contact with a Fatimid da'i Abdul Malik bin Attash in Ispahan. Pir Hasan Kabiruddin By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Pir Hasan Kabiruddin, the son of Pir Sadruddin was generally known as Syed Hasan Shah, Pir Hasan Shah, Syed Sadat, Gur Pir Hasan al-Hussain, Makdum Syed Kabiruddin Shah etc. He is however known in Uchh Sharif as Hasan Dariya. He was born in Uchh Sharif in 742/1341 and was the first Indian pir to be born in India. He was endowed from birth with deep spiritual insight and strong common sense combined with sympathy and love for his fellow beings, and was also noted for his piety since childhood. Hasan Bin Sabbah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "He was born on 428/1034 at Qumm. His father, Ali bin Muhammad bin Jafar bin al-Hussain bin Muhammad bin al-Sabbah al-Himyari was of Yamenite origin. From early age he acquired the rudiments of formal education from his father at home. When he was still a child, his father moved to Ray and it was there that Hasan bin Sabbah pursued his religious education. Hasan bin Sabbah was an intelligent and proficient in geometry and astronomy. He learnt the Ismaili doctrines from a Fatimid da'i, Amir Dharrab. Convinced that Ismailism represented ultimate reality, he embraced Ismailism at the age of 35 years in 464/1071 and afterwards, he came into contact with a Fatimid da'i Abdul Malik bin Attash in Ispahan. The Rise of Ancient Jewish Identity By : Jacob Lumbroso The Bible never approaches the subject of Jewish identity quite as directly as the Mishnah and only addresses it circuitously. The patriarch of Abraham for example, the founder of Biblical faith, does not appear until the end of chapter eleven in the book of Genesis, yet others with a relationship with God are mentioned before his appearance. At Last a Science that explains the Bible. By : B Weiser This article describes how Science and the Bible can be merged into a Science of the Bible Hasan Bin Muhammad Kiya Buzrug By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Hasan, the son of Muhammad bin Kiya belonged to the peasant family of Rudhbar. Historian Kamaluddin (d. 660/1262) writes in Bugyat al-talab fi tarih al-Halab that, "Muhammad bin Kiya had two sons, called Hasan and Hussain, whom he put in school with Rashiduddin Sinan, and gave these three an exact treatment that are needed for supporting the children. Kabbalists Say: Prepare for 2012 by Becoming a Giver By : Nina Amir Many people are discussing the world changes predicted for 2012. The Kabbalists have a their own ideas about the coming changes. Find out when they are coming and how to prepare for them. Their recommendations help you connect with God, change yoru consciousness and help achieve world transformation all at the same time. Jewish Mysticism and the Names of God By : Jacob Lumbroso In the Kabbalah, the divine name of God in Hebrew written in four Hebrew characters YHVH, represents the concept of Midat HaRachamim ( God's Attributes of Mercy). Attention all Christians By : B Weiser Designed to reveal Christ to Christians, this article actually contains everything there is to know about the subject within itself. Follow through is all icing on the cake. Hasan Bin Ali Bin Abu Talib By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Abu Muhammad Hasan, or Hasan, the elder brother of Imam Hussain was born in 3/625 in Medina. He was also brought up with Imam Hussain in the household of the Prophet until the latter's death when Hasan was about 7 years old. It emerges from the extant traditions that the Prophet had a great fondness for his two grand-children. Hasan and Hussain, whom he referred to as the "chief of the youths of paradise." Another tradition relates, "Both Hasan and Hussain are for me the fragrance in the world" (Masnad, 2:85). Hasan was 37 years old when his father fell at the hands of the assassin at Kufa. Qais bin Sa'd was the first to swear allegiance to Hasan on the day when Ali died, and then it was followed by 40,000 Kufans, acclaiming Hasan as the fifth caliph. Tabari (2:5) writes that the oath of allegiance taken by those present stipulated that, "They should make war on those who were at war with Hasan, and should live in peace with those who were at peace with Hasan." This clearly suggests that the oath sworn by the Kufans was political. Thus, the temporal power that had been with the Prophet, joined with the caliphate of Ali about 24 years, 8 months and 28 days after the death of the Prophet. When Ali died, the same powers, though remained with the Ahl al-Bayt, were separated once again. The temporal authority had gone to the hands of Hasan, and the spiritual authority was inherited by Hussain and in his Hussainid progeny. Hanif By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The word hanif (pl. hunafa) is derived from hanf, meaning an inclination in the forepart of the foot or inversion of the foot. A person having this distortion of the foot is called ahnaf. The singular word hanif occurs 10 times in the Koran (2:135, 3:67, 95; 4:125, 6:79, 161; 10:105, 16:120,123, 30:30), and the plural hunafa two times (22:31, 98:5). It occurs once as a synonym of muslim (3:67) and also in juxtaposition with the verb aslama (4:125). The exegetes of the Koran say that hanif in the age of ignorance signified an Arab adhering to the religion of Abraham and that title was also claimed by idolaters who only observed certain rites of that religion, such as pilgrimage to Mecca and circumcision. The verb tahannuf means pure exercise of religion in the pagan period. My comments on "How to Find Your Real Self" By : Rose Brophy This is a review of an article written by Mildred Mann. She talks extensively about how to get rid of resentments and to do so will improve our lives tremendously. Hanif By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The word hanif (pl. hunafa) is derived from hanf, meaning an inclination in the forepart of the foot or inversion of the foot. A person having this distortion of the foot is called ahnaf. The singular word hanif occurs 10 times in the Koran (2:135, 3:67, 95; 4:125, 6:79, 161; 10:105, 16:120,123, 30:30), and the plural hunafa two times (22:31, 98:5). It occurs once as a synonym of muslim (3:67) and also in juxtaposition with the verb aslama (4:125). The exegetes of the Koran say that hanif in the age of ignorance signified an Arab adhering to the religion of Abraham and that title was also claimed by idolaters who only observed certain rites of that religion, such as pilgrimage to Mecca and circumcision. The verb tahannuf means pure exercise of religion in the pagan period. The History of Jewish Exegesis By : Jacob Lumbroso One of the principal concerns of classical Jewish thought is the importance of biblical texts and their interpretation. Hamiduddin Kirmani By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Hamiduddin Kirmani was born most probably in 352/933. His family hailed from Kirman as his name indicates, but it is not known where he was born. He first studied the esoteric science under Abu Yaqub al-Sijjistani (d. 360/971), and then went to Cairo for further studies. Halal Wa Haram By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The words halal means lawful, allowed or permitted, and haram means unlawful, forbidden or prohibited, and cognate terms from the trilateral roots h-l-l and h-r-m respectively, most often designate these two categories and are of relatively frequent occurrence. The Koranic declaration of lawfulness or unlawfulness are limited to a relatively few areas of the law as later elaborated by the jurists. Apart from denoting lawfulness, the root h-l-l indicates an exit from the ritual state connected with the pilgrimage and re-entry into the profane state (idha halal-tun) (5:2). The most common means for indicating lawfulness in the Koran is to use the causative verb ahalla means to make lawful, usually with God as the subject: "He makes the good things lawful for them" (7:157), but it is sometimes passive (5:1) concerning certain livestock. In one instance it occurs in the first person plural, in an address to the Prophet (33:50). What is a Bat Mitzvah? By : Jacob Lumbroso This concept of responsibility for personal actions and more importantly adherence and fidelity to the covenant of Torah was solidified in most Jewish communities as being generally applicable to girls at age twelve and boys at thirteen. The Secret To Psychic Mediumship By : Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn Did you ever wonder how Psychic Mediums in the media contact deceased loved ones so accurately in front of an audience? Does it all seem like magic, smoke and mirrors? They seem to get names, facts and figures like "water running off a duck's back!" Did it ever occur to you that mediumship is a skill most people can do, provided they know the right, extremely simple to learn, mind development exercises? Hajj By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The word hajj literally means repairing to a thing for the sake of a visit (al-qasd li-l ziyara), and in the technicality of law of repairing to the House of God to observe the necessary devotions (iqamat an li-l-nusuk). The word hajj occurs nine times in the Koran in five different verse (2:189), three times in 2:196, three times; and once each in 2:197, 9:3 and 22:27. The hajj takes place in Zul Hijja, the last month of the Muslim year. On the 7th day of the month, the pilgrims start the rite of ihram (derived from haram meaning prevention or forbidding, or entering upon a state in which a particular dress is put on. The ihram dress consists of two seamless sheets, a sheet reaching from the navel to below the knees and a sheet, which covers the upper part of the body. Both these sheets must be, preferably, white) from the miqat (a place where a person intending hajj), then enter al-masjid al-haram, preferably through bab as-salam (the gate of peace) and listen to a sermon describing the rites, which they are about to perform. The rites themselves begin on the 8th. After the dawn prayer, the participants perform tawaf (tawaf al-qudum, the making circumambulation of arrival) and sa'y. They then proceed to Mina, which is about three miles from Mecca, where they offer the prayers. After sunrise on the 9th, they proceed to the plain of Arafat, which is nine miles further east, repeating talbiya on the way. The talbiya consists in saying aloud labbaika Allah-umma labbaika means "Here am I, O God! Here am I in Your August Presence." At Arafat, the guide pitches a tent, either on the plain or, if possible, on the adjacent mountain, Jabal Rahma (the Mount of Mercy), the khutba is delivered from the pulpit of Jabal al-Rahma. Premonitions and confirmations By : Elsabe Smit We have premonitions because we are all linked together by means of invisible waves of energy. That is how we become aware of incidents "before" they happen - in fact the incident happens first, and then it enters our consciousness. Hai Zinda - Qaim Paya By : Dr. D.S. Merchant In Ismaili tariqah when one enters the Jamatkhana, he in a bold clear voice utters Hai Zinda i.e., "He (Imam) is living." In reciprocation of which, those assembled within the prayer hall respond by pronouncing Qaim Paya i.e., (We) found (Imam) for ever." When the prayer is in progress, Hai Zinda is not pronounced aloud, but wished in the mind by those who enter the prayer hall. Pir Sadruddin said, "One who says Hai Zinda, he will be rewarded equal to an elephant given away in charity; and he who says Qaim Paya will get reward as if he has given a horse in charity." What is a Jewish Prayer Shawl? By : Jacob Lumbroso For many, the tallit often referred to as a prayer shawl, is one of the iconic symbols of Judaism. The purpose of the tallit, however is often misunderstood. God and Love By : Francis Hirak When it comes to God and love, God’s Love toward us is that of a father toward His children. How much love does our God truly show His children. Onesimus, Indiana floods, and a lesson in perseverance. By : Aaron Taylor In this article author Aaron D. Taylor compares his experience of driving through a flood zone to the Biblical character Onesimus. Love and Marriage By : Elsabe Smit Many people mistake marriage for love, or insist on a wedding ceremony as the only means of expressing their love. Love is not about ceremonies. Love is about what is in our hearts. The Law of Harmlessness - Your Key to Creating Peace & Harmony! By : Adam Price The law of harmlessness revolves around both our thoughts and the words we use, but mostly it comes from our thought. We all want to experience a higher consciousness, be free from limitations and feel the goodness of life. However the main thing that keeps us from achieving is the fact that we compare, judge, denial and basically omit the things that we want. Hadith or Ahadith By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word aman al-ummah means the security of the ummah. The Prophet is reported to have said: "Just as the stars are a means of securing (aman) the people of the earth against drowning, my Ahl al-Bayt is a means of securing my ummah from division" (Mustadrak, 3:149 etc.). In this context, according to ar-Risala fi l-Imama (comp. 408/1017) by Abul Fawaris Ahmad ibn Yaqub, Imam al-Muizz said in a speech he delivered on the day of fast-breaking in Cairo that, "O people, God has chosen a Messenger and Imams. He has made them superior and favoured them. He has accepted them as the guides to His creatures. He sent down His revelation upon them, and made them speak with His wisdom. They are like luminous stars : if one of them sets, another one shining, glittering and fully radiant will illuminate." Realise the illusion of problems By : Michael Watson We attempt to trigger your own realization of your ability to relieve absolutely any problem you can imagine. We wish to unearth the seed within you that is forever invulnerable to the problems of the material world. The pointers that we will use as a vehicle involve the realization of the present moment, the illusion of past and future and the controllable reality of your thought processes. Learn How to Tap Into Endless Peace with The Law of Harmony! By : Adam Price The universal law of harmony is a principal based on unifying ourselves, with that of the world, the animals, other people and our spirit. It's a natural law that's grounded in love and respect for each other. There are laws of man which have created imbalance in many of our lives and this has been reflected into the world, and our surroundings and are the cause of dis-harmony with others and that of nature. The Law of "It Matters Not" and Releasing Pain In Your Life! By : Adam Price To truly utilize the law of it matters not, we need a very thorough understanding of our own being. The secret to adapting this natural law is by realizing that until we truly accept and know ourselves, this law won't be applicable to us. How The Law of Divine Order Puts Us In A Perfect State of Grace By : Adam Price The law of divine order teaches us to not feel, see or create ourselves as a victim in our life. You see a lot of people go through life with the belief that they are some how being punished or harassed by the harshness of society because we are unable to see the divine order that is in existence, and has been created that way so we can learn from everything that happens, whether we perceive them as good, bad or neutral. The Transgression of the Unnamed Prophet By : Jon Straumfjord Even though the unnamed Prophet had just delivered a powerful prophecy that was confirmed by miraculous signs, the Lord still punished him for disobedience, even though he was deceived into disobedience. The Unnamed Prophet By : Jon Straumfjord Because Solomon had installed idolatry into Israel, Jeroboam was given authority over the ten northern tribes of Israel. However, Jeroboam acted even more unfaithfully than Solomon, so the Lord sent an unnamed Prophet to pronounce judgment on him. Firqa and Fiqh By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Among the indicative of divisions or distinctions, the words used in the Koran are hizb (pl. ahzab), ta'ifa, shi'a and the derivatives of f-q-r. All can be understood with the general meaning of party, group or faction. The word hizb in its singular, plural and dual forms appears 19 times and the word shi'a and shi'ya occurs 11 times in the Koran. The word ta'ifa and its dual forms appears 23 times, used more or less randomly to refer to groups or parties among the Ahl al-Kitab. Tusi (d. 460/1067) calls the Shi'ites "the group which is right" (al-ta'ifa al-muhaqqiqa). The Universal Law of "As Above - So Below" - How To Live & Manifest Miracles! By : Adam Price To fully understand the Law of As Above So Below, we need to develop a deeper and more complete understanding of who we are. And to know fully who we are, we need to understand what is happening around us, as well as our environment and the world around us. By having a thorough understanding of these areas in our lives we can begin to analyse and more precisely define the areas that need correcting. David and Abigail By : Jon Straumfjord Nabal was a rich and miserly man who foolishly refused to reward the generosity of David and his men. However, Abigail, Nabal's wife, was a beautiful and intelligent woman, who was able to deflect David's retribution. Fidai By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The Persian word fidai (or fidawi, pl. fidaiyan) means one who offers his life for a cause or sacrifices. Its synonymous Arabic word is fidaiyyun. It is a term for special Ismaili devotees of Iran and Syria, coined for the first time in Alamut period, who risked their lives. The term fidai is the symbol of loyalty and sacrifice - a highest form of virtue. Fidai By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The Persian word fidai (or fidawi, pl. fidaiyan) means one who offers his life for a cause or sacrifices. Its synonymous Arabic word is fidaiyyun. It is a term for special Ismaili devotees of Iran and Syria, coined for the first time in Alamut period, who risked their lives. The term fidai is the symbol of loyalty and sacrifice - a highest form of virtue. The Universal Law of Love - Natures Wonderful Healer! By : Adam Price Everything revolves around the law of love and unconditional love, we were put on this earth to learn the lessons of "how to love" one another unconditionally and to be kind. In this article you'll learn how to become the love you wish to receive in your own life and manifest an abundance of that love. Are children ever illegitimate? By : Elsabe Smit We like to brand children as being illegitimate. Why do we not rather brand the people who have such views as cruel and insensitive? The children are all legitimate creatures of God, regardless of what their parents or the people around them think. Female By : Dr. D.S. Merchant ABIDA Adoress AFROZA Enlightening AFSAN Fascinating AFSHEEN Spreading Widely AINI Generous ALMAS Diamond AMINA Trustworthy ANAR Pomegranate AMBAR Ambergris AMBREEN Ambergris ANISA Affectionate ARZOO Desire ASMA Beautiful ATIYA Gift AZIZA Respected BAJILA Venerable Fatwa By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word fatwa is derived from the root fata, which includes in its Semanic fields the meaning youth, newness, clarification, or explanation. These connotations have survived in its various definitions. Its development as a technical term originated from the Koran, where the word is used in two verbal forms meaning asking for a definitive answer and giving a definitive answer (4:127, 176). The concept of fatwa in early Islam developed in the framework of a question and answer process of communicating information about Islam. Fadak By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Fadak was a fertile tract in the vicinity of Khaibar under the Jewish occupation, just three miles from Medina, now the modern village of Howeyat. After the victory of Khaibar, the Prophet wiped out the Jewish influence in this area, who were threat to Islam, therefore, he sent his envoy, Muhit to Yusha bin Nun, the chief of the village Fadak. The chief of the Jews preferred peace and surrendered to fighting. A peace treaty was concluded between the Prophet and the local Jews on the terms that 50% yield of Fadak would be surrendered to the Prophet each year by the Jews. It was a gift, and not a booty of war, and according to Islam, the areas which are conquered through wars are the property of all the Muslims, and the lands which fall into the hands of the Muslims without any military operation pertain to the personal property. When the Koranic verse: "Give the kinsman his due, and the needy, and the wayfarer...." (17:26) was revealed, the Prophet summoned his daughter and handed over Fadak to her. Suyuti writes in Dhur-e-Manthur (4:176) that, "The Prophet had bequeathed the ownership of the property of Fadak to his daughter, Fatima, and also executed a deed of gift in her favour, and her two sons." David and Saul By : Jon Straumfjord Both Saul, son of Kish, and David, son of Jesse, were anointed to be kings over Israel. But while Saul continually fought against the Lord to preserve his own kingship, David refused to lift his own hand in an effort to obtain what had been promised by the Lord. David & Bathsheba By : Jon Straumfjord Even though David sinned in his relationship with Bathsheba, the Lord forgave him after he repented, but there were still consequences to his sin. Through it all, David acted in faith. Utilizing the Law of Polarity for Balance in Our Lives! By : Adam Price The law of polarity can best be described as "As Above, So Below" or the power of opposites. This can be illustrated in the following way, if you take a magnet there are always two poles a negative and a positive pole. If you match the two like poles together, they stick, yet if you put the opposite ends together it pushes the other away. Eid Al-Milad Al-Nabi By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The month of Rabi I has an immortal significance in the whole of human history. In this month that Blessed Being made his auspicious appearance from the person of Amina who diverted totally the very stream of the human history; who uplifted humanity from the lowest pit of degradation and rose it to the zenith of glory and grandeur; who heralded a new message of peace and prosperity for the suffering mankind. He emancipated the human race from those fetters in which it had been lying shackled for centuries. He relieved humanity of those heavy burdens under which it had been groaning for ages. The whole world was groping in the dark and gone astray at the time when the Holy Prophet was born. Etiquette of Eating, Drinking and Clothing By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The host should offer water to wash the hands of his guests from the right to the left, washing his own last. When a man has guests with him, he should eat joyfully with them; he should be the last to begin to eat, and he should be the last to lave his hands before, and last to do so after, a meal (Kitab Majmu'at al-Hawashi, p. 59). When the host's relation are present at a meal, the host should wash his hands last, apart from the members of his own family (Daim al-Islam, p. 414) It is time to experience the end of the world By : Elsabe Smit Time is a man-made concept that we manipulate without even being aware of it. We will become more aware of is as the crucial date of 21 December 2012 on the Mayan calendar approaches. Eid Al-Ghadir By : Dr. D.S. Merchant According to the Shi'ite belief, at the spring (khum) of al-Ghadir, the Prophet as his successor declared Ali bin Abu Talib and the festival commemorated this occasion. The fusion of religion which was characteristic of all religious festivals in Fatimid Egypt, is best exemplified by the festival of Eid al-Ghadir. The festival of Ghadir was celebrated with official sanction in Egypt for the first time in 362/973, when a group of people from Cairo, together with the North African troops (al-maghriba), gathered for invocations (du'a) on the 18th Dhu'l-Hijja, proclaiming that the Prophet had made Ali as his successor on the day of Ghadir al-Khum. It delighted Imam al-Muizz. How To Have A Conversation With God By : Kim McGinnis Many of you are probably familiar with the very popular book, Conversations With God, by Neale Donald Walsh. In this wonderful book the author claims that he is given answers to his deepest questions directly from God, himself. Since then, another wonderful book was published, Your Deepest Intent, by Reverend Deborah Johnson. Abu Aly Alibhai Aziz, Dr., Missionary By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Varas Amir Chand (1837-1911) sprang from a noble family of gupti Ismailis in Punjab. He was employed in a governmental department in Amritsar and retired in 1880. He inherited land from his forefathers, and became one of the most famous landlords in Punjab. In 1882, Imam Aga Ali Shah appointed him Kul Kamadia for Punjab, Frontiers and few regions near Afghanistan. He performed his duties with such marked distinction that during his first visit to Amritsar in 1897, Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah appointed him Mukhi on January 1, 1897 with a title of Varas for Punjab and Frontier province, including the regions lying on the borders of Afghanistan. He also travelled with the Imam in Sialkot between January 2, 1897 and January 11, 1897. Varas Amir Chand visited Bombay several times. His last visit took place in the middle of 1908 and gave valuable and informative statements twice in court during the Haji Bibi Case on July 28 and July 29, 1908. He is also credited to have converted a portion of the depressed class to Ismailism, as well as helping them financially to run their cottage industry. Eid Al-Adha By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word eid is derived from aud meaning to return. In Islam, it means a recurring happiness. The word adha, the plural of adhat means a sacrifice. On this occasion, all the Muslims who can afford, sacrifice an animal. In the case of a goat or a sheep, one animal is suffices for one household. In the case of a cow or a camel, seven men may be partners. It may be sacrificed on the day of Eid or during the two or three days that follows, called the tashriq days. The animal sacrificed must be free from apparent physical defects, and full-grown (musinna). The goat or sheep should be a year old, the cow two years and the camel five. The skin of the animal must, however, be disposed of in charity. The Law of Relativity & A New Outlook On Life! By : Adam Price When trying to understand the law of relativity, our first principle to understand is in reality nothing is good or bad, it's just the way it should be in a perfect state of grace. It's when we as humans living on this earth plane, decide to compare ourselves or our situations (whether we're in dire straits or going well) that discontentment sets it. Du'A By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word du'a is derived from da'wa or ad'iya means call, occurring 159 times in the Koran. It refers to the offering of supplication in general or in particular a single supplication, vide 2:186, 3:38,39 and 4:60. Another word su'al (asking) is also employed in this context (14:34, 11:47, 55:29). The word du'a is often associated with spreading hands, palms upwards, as though to receive blessing, an ancient and natural gesture used in Babylonia and Egypt and common to the Arab lands. The hands are wiped over the face at the end of the petition in token of the application to the worshipper of the blessing received. It is to address one's attention to God by voicing one's personal situation. It is basically personal or petitionary prayer, or asking God for what one wants. The Koran commands it in several verses, such as "Call upon Me, and I will answer you" (40:60). The Prophet called the du'a (supplication) "the marrow of worship" (mukhkh al-ibada). It can be asked personally or one can asks with the jamat. Druzes By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "In 407/1016, an Iranian da'i, named Muhammad bin Ismail Nashtakin ad-Darazi came in Egypt, who professed the transmigration of souls. He also preached the divinity of Imam al-Hakim. He came from Bukhara to Cairo in 408/1017. Finding no response, he moved to Wadi al-Taymun, at the foot of Mount Hermon in Lebanon and Jabal as-Summaq in Syria. He was first in the public eyes being the founder of the Druze sect. In 410/1019, the Turks soldiers of the Fatimids gathered and moved towards the houses of ad-Darazi and his followers and surrounded them. Ad-Darazi and those with him fortified themselves in a house, fighting the besiegers from the roof and the wall. The besiegers ravaged the house and killed about forty people with az-Darazi. About the same time, another Iranian from Farghana, named Hasan al-Akhram also appeared as using his influence to propagate the deity of Imam al-Hakim, and found a Druze sect about in 409/1018. He was also killed in his house just eight days following his declaration. Divine Intervention in Attempted Suicide By : Rebecca Hanson Experience a story of divine intervention and how following your spiritual nudges can actually save the lives of the people you touch. Donation By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The English word donation is borrowed from the Latin, donaire means present. It is an action or faculty of giving or presenting. It includes presentation, grant, bestowal or gift. The tradition of donation goes back to the Islamic period. The Koranic message specifies to participate in the cause of God by giving money. The word infaq means to spending benevolently, occurring seven times in the Koran (2:195, 261, 262, 8:60, 9:34, 47:38, 57:10), such as: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of God is as the parable of a grain growing seven ears with a hundred grains in every ear; and God multiplies it for whom He pleases" (2:261), and "And the parable of those who spend their wealth to seek the pleasure of God and for the certainty of their souls is as the parable of a garden on an elevated ground" (2:265). The Law of Transmutation - How to Turn Dark Times Into Light! By : Adam Price The universal law of transmutation is one that we can put in place effectively by our dominant thoughts. Basically it states that our most dominant thoughts will always be the winner in the long term and eventually manifest into our lives.
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