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Ways To Celebrate Raksha Bandhan By : Bharat Peripleko Rakshabandhan is the Festival celebrated among the siblings with love and affection. Though now this festival is celebrated all across the world but it was started celebrating from the Northern part of India. The celebration of Rakhi or Rakshabandhan has its original roots in the Hindu Mythology like all other festivals. Khak-i-Shafa By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Persian word khak-i shafa means healing clay. The burial of the dead bodies in Karbala or Najaf, and the use of Karbala clay in holy water once held a firm dominance in the Ismaili community in Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. Karbala was considered a sacred place for burial, where the rich class sent dead bodies of their relatives for interment. The dead body used to be kept in the Jamatkhana for some time and transported to Karbala via Baghdad. None spoke anything wrong against this practice, because Imam Hasan Ali I (1660-1694), Imam Abul Hasan Ali (1730-1792) and Imam Khalilullah Ali II (1792-1817) were also buried in Najaf, excepting Imam Hasan Ali Shah (1817-1881), who lies buried in Bombay. When Imam Hasan Ali Shah was buried in Bombay, an average Ismailis seem to have realized that there was no necessity to sanctify a particular place. It procured maximum impact after 1881. When Imam Aga Ali Shah was buried in Najaf in 1885, it reacted nothing and maintained that every place is worthy for interment in Islam. Choosing an Appropriate Communion Gift By : Roberto Bell Lifetime sacraments are holy events for any Roman Catholic, with Confirmation and First Communion being two of the most sacred. First Communion is a glad occasion, a celebratory time, as a child first takes in the sacrament of the Eucharist. Khaibar By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "In 7/629, about six weeks after the Prophet's party returned from Hudaibia, they learnt that the Jews in Khaibar were planning to make an inroad on Medina. To forestall these moves, the Muslims marched on Khaibar, about 92 miles from Medina, with 1600 men, and covered the distance in three forced marches and reached the enemy territory before dawn on the fourth morning. The two armies met at first at Natat and fought each other strongly. When Sullam bin Mishkam, the chief of the Jews was killed, Harith bin Abu Zaynab took over the leadership, and charged from the fortress of Naim, but he was soon repulsed. Five strongholds at Khaibar were reduced one by one with the exception of the strongly fortified and impregnable al-Qamus, which was under the command of Marhab, who was like Goliath of Goeth. Varas Ismail Gangji By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1788-1883) Gangji, the father of Ismail was one of the famous and dedicated social workers in Junagadh jamat. He had never gone to school, his family members called him gang i.e., unlettered, and became known as Gangji, making his original name disappeared in the records. He was however a man of middle class. His son Ismail is supposed to have been born around 1788 and his fame soon reached incredible heights as the Varas of Junagadh. Karim By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Koranic word karim means nobility of lineage, a man of noble birth, going back to an illustrious ancestry and unblemished pedigree, occurring 270 times in the Koran. Since in the old Arab conception of human virtue, extravagant and unlimited generosity was the most conspicuous manifestation of man's nobility, karim had acquired also the meaning of a man characterized by an extravagant generosity. Kalma By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The term kalma (pl. al-kalma, kalmat) means word matter, sentence or verse. The word kalma is used 26 times, al-kalma 4 times and kalmat 8 times in the Koran. In Islamic terminology it refers to the confession of faith. This testimony in the terminology of the jurists is called iman mujmal (a brief expression of faith). It is simply by bearing witness to the truth that a man enters the fold of Islam. Kalma is a solemn declaration or a testament, and when one pronounces it willfully, he undertakes a great responsibility upon himself. The kalma must rule over him for the rest of his life. His heart shall not accept anything contrary to his declaration. It is his article of faith, a criterion or a touchstone to judge good from bad and truth from falsehood. He will do what the kalma dictates to him as for the Divine writ. It will guide his direction like a rudder of the ship on the high sea of his life. Kalam-i-Mawla By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Kalam-i Mawla, i.e., the sayings of Imam Ali bin Abu Talib, is a poetical work of 328 verses, composed in Hindi. It is a manual of ethics for believer, stating the virtues to be cultivated and the vices to be shunned. It is recited in the Jamatkhana. Sind was near Iran and it influenced the local inhabitants to learn the Persian. It also inspired the Ismailis to have knowledge of the Persian language after the time of Pir Dadu (d. 1005/1596) The Ismaili pilgrims of Kutchh, Gujrat and Kathiawar used to seek the services of the Persian speaking Ismailis of Sind and took them in Iran as their guides. In the time of Imam Khalilullah Ali II (d. 1233/1817), a Persian copy of the Kalam-i Mawla into Hindi was found in the prayer-hall of Shahr-i Babak, but the name of the composer could not be ascertained. A certain Syed Baba of Sind had visited Shahr-i Babak on those days as a guide and copied the Kalam-i Mawla into Khojki script and brought it to India. The Akhund family, knowing the Persian spread its copies in other parts of India. How And Where To find Your Favorite Audio Book By : Suzie Glodie Technology is a wonderful thing indeed. It makes life easier in almost every ramification. One such area in which technology has made life a lot easier is in the area of searching for information. Gone are those days of spending long hours, days or even weeks looking for the information you want. Commemorate Your Love with Help of Memorial Web Site By : John Fleming Your best memories will never fade if you put them into words and post them on a memorial web site. You can also share your cherished memories with your family and friends and exchange messages with other visitors of the web site. Is it right for a Christian to use Incense By : Clara Huset Incense, some say they are of the occult practices and some say they are for the Christian church. Which one is correct? How can we find out and where do we look? Kalam e Imam e Moobin By : Dr. D.S. Merchant It is the collection of the different farmans of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah in Gujrati published by the Ismailia Association for India. It is divided into two volumes, the first was published in 1953, entitled Kalam-i Imam-i Moobin (388 pages), containing the farmans of September 1, 1885 to February 20, 1910. It covered almost 160 visits of the Imam in India and East African countries. Its second volume was published in 1960, entitled Kalam-i Imam-i Moobin (Part II) or Rahebari-i Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah, with the farman of January 4, 1911 to January 15, 1951 in about 494 pages. Friends Make it Possible By : Carl Willis For me to successfully accomplish the task at hand this weekend was going to require more than my bad back on lone rusty pickup. I need friends with energy, who were willing to sacrifice their time and vehicles to make this endeavor possible. I needed them to step in to help carry the burdens I could not carry alone. The task was simply too big. Hindu God Ganpati's Family By : Roberto Bell Ganesha's Family, arguably Hindus most beloved and approachable God. What it Means to Leave Our First Love By : jamesrk Discover what it means for a Christian to leave their first love. This was the indictment Jesus made against the congregation at Ephesus, see whether it may be your condition also. Do You Know that Jesus Christ Outlined the Revelation? By : jamesrk Discover how much easier it is to study the Revelation knowing about this outline given to us by Jesus Christ in the very first Chapter of this remarkable Vision. Kafir By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word kafir (pl. kuffar) is derived from kfr means cover, hide or conceal. In religious context it means to cover benefits received. The verb kafara denotes the characteristics attitude of those who, having received God's gifts of benevolence, try to conceal and ignore them, who are ungrateful to the Gracious God, who even take the offensive against Him. By extension, kufr came to mean to ignore or fail to acknowledge (30:13, 35:14, 46:6, 3:115), to reject, to spurn, to be thankless or ungrateful (2:152, 16:55,83, 122-4, 17:27, 26:18-19, 29:66, 30:24, 43:15). Derivatives of the root kfr occurs some 482 times in the Koran. Derivatives of the root kfr occurs some 482 times in the Koran. Kabr (Grave) By : Dr. D.S. Merchant When the soul departs from the body at the moment of death, and that which is left behind is nothing but an empty shell. The mortal remains are treated with dignity, love and respect. In Islam, the disposal of the dead body and funerary rites normally include: washing the body, shrouding and prompt burial. Firstly, to preserve dignity, the eyes of the dead body should be closed, and sometimes a cloth is tied round the lower jaw to bind it up, so that the mouth does not sage open in an ugly and undignified manner. Sometimes, suitable is recommended to be placed over the abdomen, so that it does not become inflated. Straight after death the deceased's joints are loosened up if possible, which is not something that should be forced. Sir Ibrahim Rahimtullah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1862-1942) Ibrahim Rahimtullah was a son of Rahmatullah Kadar, a well-known merchant in Bombay. Sir Ibrahim Rahimtullah was born in Bombay on May, 1862 in a family having no political tradition. He took his education in Elphinstone High School. He was a diligent student and showed particular aptitude for arithmetic, algebra and geometry. His failure in the Matriculation examination in 1897 marked an end of his scholastic career, and he joined his elder brother, Muhammad Rahmatullah in business. The death of his father in 1880 was a great calamity for the young brothers, who were left without any experience in business. Ibrahim Rahimtullah chalked out a different field for himself. It was a beginning of a busy and changing age in India; and there was enough animation in the city life of Bombay. In the meantime, the All Indian National Congress came into existence in 1885, therefore, his youthful days were cast in auspicious times. Kaba By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word kaba means it swelled or became prominent or it became high and exalted (ala wa-rtafa'a). The Kaba is a rectangular building in Mecca, almost in the center of the Masjid al-Haram, whereof the front and back walls (north-east and south-west) are each 40 feet in length, and the two side-walls 35 feet each, the height being 50 feet, the four walls running north-west, north-east, south-west and south-east. The four corners of the building are known by four different names, the north corner as al-rukn al-Iraqi (after Iraq), the south corner as al-rukn al-Yameni (after Yamen), the west corner as al-rukn al-Shami (after Syria) and the east corner as al-rukn al-Aswad (after the hajar al-aswad, the Black Stone). Jura By : Dr. D.S. Merchant In Arabic, the word jura or jurrah means a gulp or as much as is swallowed, as it is said jura al-ma'a (he swallowed the water), juratan minadewa (dose of medicine), or jara ar-ma'a (made drunk little water). The Arabic word jarw or jurw also means whelp, cub, small fruit or anything little. In Persian, the word jura means equal in size or weight, draught, gulp or remains at the bottom of vessel. The word jurrah occurs once in the Koran: "He will drink it little by little (jurrah) and will not be able to swallow it agreeably" (14:17). The jura is a tabarruk (benedictory gift) among the Ismailis to be given in the Jamatkhana. In Order To Move Forward We Must By : Jeffrey A Solochek In order to be able to move forward in our lives we must be willing to take responsibility for our past. 'From Awareness to Action' - Islamic Fundamentalism in the US By : Roberto Bell This article is about the problem with Radical Islam in the United States. Bible Distributor Killed in India By : Roberto Bell The worst anti-Christian violence in India since independence 60 years ago has yet to come to an end in the state of Orissa. According to reports, Hindu fanatics attempted to poison water sources at relief camps holding at least 15,000 people displaced by mob violence. Jugular Vein By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "It is one of several veins, taking blood from the head indirectly to the heart. The major ones are the right and left internal jugular veins, which arise from the base of the brain and pass down the sides of the neck, where they join the right and left brachiocephalic veins. Ibrahim Nathoo By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1905-1962) Ibrahim Nathoo was born in Nairobi on March 13, 1905. He was educated at Government Indian School, Nairobi, then in Esplanade High School, Bombay; St. Xavier’s College, Bombay; Trinity Hall, Cambridge; and Owen’s College, Victoria University, Manchester. He was a prominent freemason, holding Grand Lodge honours and District Grand Lodge Honours. The benefits of psychic chat in 2009 By : Roberto Bell Going to talk to a psychic reader has come a long way with the invention of the Internet. Not so long ago to be able to have a psychic reading you have to find a psychic at a flea market or on some obscure street in your town. 3 important Steps to Tarot Card Readings By : Roberto Bell When it comes to learning how to read tarot cards, anyone has the ability to do so. Within the cards lies a very powerful meaning for each card in the 78 card deck. What Will We Think Of Next By : Jeffrey A Solochek I heard that we have found a wooly mamouth frozen in the ice. Our scientists say that it will be possible to clone this wooly mamouth because there is still DNA that is intact. Jubilee By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Jubilee is a celebration of a period of time, anniversary or other special occasions. The word jubilee is derived from the Hebrew yobel, meaning ram's horn. In the ancient time, the jubilee was announced by the blowing of the shofar, a trumpet of ram's horn, and as a result, the occasion came to be known as yobel, or jubilee. The Arabic word for jubilee is also yobel, and Turkish ellinci. Can I Use Article Rewriting Software To Produce More Articles By : Jeffrey A Solochek All my current articles come from personal experience or opinions that I have. A lot of Internet marketers are using this article rewriting software or they are paying a ghostwriter. Numerology Or The Spiritual Meaning Of Numbers By : Roberto Bell The spiritual meaning of numbers is what numerology is all about. There's a belief within the numerology community that everything and all things possess vibrating frequencies. How To Read The Bible By : Roberto Bell Many people are confused about how to read the bible. Most give up and cling to individual scriptures without ever understanding if we are to do everything the bible says or not. Are some scriptures for a season or all for today's Christian? The Whole Armor Of God By : Roberto Bell "Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6: 11-12. Missionary Ibrahim Jusab Varteji By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1878-1953) Mukhi Muhammad, surnamed Bhojani was famous for his piety and generosity in Kathiawar and was the head of the Vartej village, about 5 miles from Bhavnagar on behalf of the Bhavanagar State. He was also the Mukhi of Vartej Jamatkhana and played significant role in its construction. He and his family members are also known as the Bhojani family. Imam Hasan Ali Shah had visited Bhavnagar and was highly impressed with his devoted services. His son Jusab also served the Vartej jamat and donated a piece of land to extend the premises of the Jamatkhana. Stop Using This As A Crutch By : Jeffrey A Solochek Over the years a lot of things, bad habits, have remained unchanged in my life and I finally figured out exactly why. An Exploration Of Christian Audio Books By : Suzie Glodie If you're interested in browsing the selection of online Christian audio books, you will encounter a wide range of titles that cover many different topics and subjects. To become familiar with just some of the enlightening and entertaining online audio books awaiting your purchase or download – consider the following categories that span issues of theology, fiction, and much more Journalism in Canada By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Journalism in Canada: The first renowned magazine published from Vancouver was Hikmat (1976) by Ismailia Association for Canada. The Canadian Ismaili appeared in 1976, and Ismaili Canada in 1995 by Ismaili Council for Canada. The Al-Risalah also began from Montreal in 1981. Journalism in Middle East By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Journalism in Middle East: The first monthly journal, Al-Ghadir started from Beirut in 1953, edited by Mustapha Ghaleb. Making calculations, we see the one journal has martyred itself for the community once every two years. Out of all these, only the Ismaili Aftab was able to complete a span of 25 years. It would be not an exaggeration to say that the weekly Ismaili was the only shinning example of Ismaili Journalism, for having been able to complete 50 years of the existence. The weekly Ismaili ended in the year 1995 after a long span of 72 years. Presently, The Ismaili Canada, The Ismaili India, The Ismaili Africa, The Ismaili United Kingdom and The Ismaili Pakistan are being published under respective National Councils. Journalism in India By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Journalism in India: Ismaili Sitaro, (1908) ed. Lalji Bhai Devraj, Khoja Bandhu, Khoja Mitr (1910), Khoja Hitvardak (1910), Satpanth Prakash (1916) ed. by Lalji Bhai Devraj, Ismaili Aftab (1919), ed. by V.N. Hood, then N.M. Budhwani in Dhoraji, Ismaili Akhbar (1920), Khoja Saundariya (1920), Ismaili (1923) ed. A.J. Chunara, Satpanth Prakash, Ismaili Darpan, Ismaili Prakash, Ismaili Bhomiyo, Khoja Sansar (1924), Hindi Panch Himayati (1924) by Verteji. Khoja Reformer (1925). Khoja Vahevar (1925), Awaaj, Nizari (1925) ed. by Chunara, Mith-i Mauj, Yuwan, Fidai (1927), ed. by G.H.S. Thaver Pir Muhammed, Yuvan (1930), Dass (1930) ed. by Kader Hussain Merali Manji, ed. by Jafar Ali Mukhi Hasan. Khoja Jagrutti (1933), Vishal, Drashti (1935), Searching Light (1940), Al-Islah (1943) ed. by Chunara. Momin Bandhu (1948) ed. by Ismail Rajan, Al-Amin, Zulfikar Ismaili, Dass, Elan (1950) ed. by Badruddin Hemani, Ismaili Digest (1950), Aina (1950) ed. V.N. Hooda, Volunteer (1950) ed. by B.T. Chhatriwala, Waezeen Digest (1951), Wazir Ibrahim Suleman Haji By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1889- 1959) Ibrahim Suleman’s ancestors came from Kutchh, and a certain Rahim among his forefathers took his abode in Jerruk, Sind. Rahim had two sons, Haji and Merali. The son of the latter was Alidino, known as Aloo, who was present during the ascension ceremony of Imam Sultan Mohammed Shah at Bombay in 1885. The former Haji had a son, called Ghulam Hussain, also known as Ghulu or Wazir Ghulu. Since he was the breeder of the hawks, the people also called him Ghulu Ba’azwala in Jerruk. He was well-versed in Persian, therefore, Imam Hasan Ali Shah took him to Bombay in 1844 as an interpreter. He also used to translate the Persian farmans of the Imams in Indian languages. He served three Imams in India, and notably as a religious tutor of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah. Imam Hasan Ali Shah also vested him the title of Wazir. He also attended the ascension ceremony of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah in 1885, and died in 1895 at Bombay. In his letter dated 23rd May, 1953 addressed to Wazir Dr. I.S. Haji, the grandson of Wazir Ghulam Hussain Haji, Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah said, “Your grand-father was one of our greatest servants and he played a great part in the early years of my Imamate. It can also be said of your father that he was a great and most devoted servant.” Do You Really Know Jesus? By : Roberto Bell Jesus Christ of Nazareth had been slain since the beginning of this world (Rev 13:8), only to be born to a virgin mother and slain in this life and then conquered death so that we might be saved. He is the high priest whose blood was shed to cover our sins for eternity. The blood of animals or the traditions of men were insufficient, so Christ came, a perfect sacrifice, to conquer death and wipe our sins away. Who is your Jesus? Costumes For Easter By : Roberto Bell There are the traditional Easter Bunny Costumes to choose from, as well as a wide variety of Religious costumes Why You Should Listen To Christian Audio Books By : Suzie Glodie Christian religious ideas and philosophies are easily available these days in the popular audio book format. In today’s world when time is at a premium, people who ant to continue practicing their religious beliefs and studies, the audio books are wonderful, portable options. Jihad By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word jihad is derived from jahd or juhd means to strive, exert oneself or take extraordinary pains. Jihad is a verbal noun of the third Arabic form of the root jahada, which is defined classically as exerting one's utmost power, efforts, endeavours or ability in contending with an object of disapprobation. The word jihad is used 36 times in the Koran, and the derivatives of the root occur in 41 Koranic verses. Five of these contain the phrase, jahd aymanihim meaning strong oath. Jibrail By : Dr. D.S. Merchant According to the Koran, the angel who brought revelation to the Prophet is known by the name of Jibrail (2:98). The Arabic form of jibril, which is composed of jibr, meaning abd or servant, and il, meaning God. The word jibrail occurs three times in the Koran (2:97-98, 66:4). Jibrail is also mentioned as Ruh al-Amin (26:193-4), means the divine soul, and also Ruh al-Qudus (16:102), means the holy spirit. In hadith, Jibrail is spoken of as al-Namus al-Akbar (the great angel). The non-Koranic word namus is the Greek word nomos means law, the exact equivalent of the Hebrew is tora. Jibrail is also called rasul (apostle) through whom God speaks to His prophets (42:51). Count Hassan Kassim Lakha By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1892-1982) The renowned Lakha family traces their descent back to their forebear, named Surji. His son was Jairaj, and whose son was Manji. The son of Manji was Lalji, who had four sons, Punja, Virji, Lakha and Kalyan. They dwelt in the village, called Berberaja, about 12 miles from Jamnagar, Kutchh. Lakho, or better known as Lakha was an origin of Jamnagar, Kutchh. He was an ordinary businessman. He unfortunately lost his house during the famine in Kutchh. Reduced to extreme poverty, he wandered from village to village in search of means of subsistence. His son Kassim, who was born in 1854, also passed a destitute life. Nothing is known of his early life except that he worked in a grocery shop on daily wages. The constant famines in Kutchh had almost swept away the economical resources of the people, who began to move elsewhere to sustain their lives. Kassim, the son of Lakha migrated with few Ismailis towards East Africa. Dressed in rags, he landed in Zanzibar in 1871. He called his mother and wife, Ratan Pradhan whom he had married in 1870, just before he left India. Kursha was their first child and she was born in 1880. The family grew with the birth of Fatima, Alibhai, Hassan, Sikina, Rehmatullah and Jena. Later on, he came in Lamu in 1877 to try his fortune. He was the first among his family members to venture into the business field. Kassim Lakha was also a devoted social worker and helped the Ismailis who came from India. He died in 1926 at Kampala, Uganda. He left behind four sons, Rehmatullah, Hassan, Mohammad and Alibhai. Jawhar As-Siqalli By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Jawhar as-Siqilli was born most probably between 298/911 and 300/913 in Sicily, the then island under occupation of the Byzantines. During the period of Imam al-Mansur, Jawhar was brought as a slave to Kairwan and was presented before the Imam. Realizing his potential, he was made as a personal attendant of Imam al-Mansur, and soon rose to prominence. In 341/932, Imam al-Muizz appointed him as his Katib and since then, he became known as Jawhar al-Katib. In 347/958, he was made the commander-in-chief of the Fatimid forces, and was assigned to subdue the remaining parts of the Maghrib. In 347/958, Jawhar led the Fatimid forces westwards and defeated near Tahrat, who had rebelled against the Fatimids. Hashu Tharuani By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1820-1915) The critical examination of the extant sources shows that the Ismailis resided in large number in the villages inside Iranian Baluchistan. It is related that a group of nomad Ismailis entered into the Indian Baluchistan and settled in the southern coast of Lasbela when Jam Ali Khan (d. 1766), one of the chief of the Aliani family of the Jamot tribe of Arab, established his power in Lasbela in 1742. He was succeeded by his eldest son Jam Ghulam Shah (d. 1776) and his younger brother, Jam Mir Khan I (d. 1818) became the third ruler. He was followed by Jam Ali Khan (d. 1830) and his son Jam Mir Khan II (d. 1888), the fifth ruler of Lasbela. When Imam Hasan Ali Shah resolved to bid farewell to his native abode in 1841, the persecution of his followers thickened in Iran. The Ismailis who inhabited Iranian Baluchistan also migrated to some other safe place to ward off the hovering distress. Some of them are reported to have harboured in the Indian Baluchistan and settled in Lasbela. In those days, the Ismaili merchants of Bhuj, Kutchh had extended their mercantile activities as far as Sonmiani, the seaport of Lasbela, where they gradually spread in the interior regions and lived with the Iranian Ismailis. We Need To Learn How To Be Thankful For All That We Have By : Jeffrey A Solochek I am now 42 years old and often times in my life I have thought to myself "I should have a lot more in my life at 42". Jamatkhana By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word jamatkhana means communal house or communal gathering place. The Persian word khana means house or place, such as khana'i chaslm (the socket of the eyes), khana'i zumbur (a bee-hive) or khana'i murgh (a bird's nest). The Jamatkhana is a concrete expression of the response to the beliefs that are an integral part of Ismailism. It represents the physical space in which the community gathers together in a shared process of communication. The thrust of this shared communication is undertaken through collective participation. The Jamatkhana provides the community with a physical frame within which to express and uphold fundamental beliefs. In addition, the Jamatkhana is most importantly a place for congregational worship as well as a center of learning, how to lead a life of chastity, contentment, tolerance, fraternity and balance. In many parts of the world it is also called khana-i khuda or khana-i jamat. In Iran, it is called khanaqah panjtani or panjtan-gah, and simply the masjid in Syria. The Use of Anointing Oils in the Christian Church By : Clara Huset The practice of anointing oil in the Christian Church is a mystery to many. Why are they use and what is the benefit? Introduction to Hindu God Ganesh By : Chip Tolaney A introduction to the symbolism behind the physical attributes of Hindu God Ganesh Buddhism 101 By : Chip Tolaney An easy introduction to the origin, meaning and teachings of Buddha. Battle Of Jamal By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "A'isha had long hated Ali, and wished that, when the aged Uthman died, her own kinsman, Zubayr, should become caliph. When Uthman was assassinated, she was not in Medina, having gone to Mecca a few weeks previously to perform the pilgrimage. The news of Uthman's murder reached her when she was on the way back. She returned immediately to Mecca and incited the citizens against Ali. The fiery address set a match to the smouldering fire of discontent. The first to respond to A'isha's call was Abdullah bin Amur, the Uthmanid governor of Mecca. Those Umayyads who had fled from Medina after the ghastly murder of Uthman now also joined A'isha, and when Talha and Zubayr came over to A'isha, many more of the Qoraish clamoured to join in the rebellion. A'isha started march on Basra. Throwing off the veil ordained, A'isha now took command of the army. The money to equip it came from Yamen treasury, brought to Mecca by the governor whom Ali had deposed. It is however clear from the sources that in the battle between Ali and A'isha, the triumvirate was fighting for personal reason rather than for the blood of Uthman, which was a timely and convenient pretext for them. Chinese Misteries In 2009 Horoscopes By : Mary Pierce Chinese Zodiac is a popular credence. The horoscope is one of the most accepted in the entire globe for his successful predictions. Zodiac is a rentable business with many adepts. If you have an authentic interest in this enigmatic science, you should read the Chinese horoscope 2009. Your future is within reach of your hands. Religious And Christian Audio Books By : Suzie Glodie These Christian audio books provide religious knowledge in a very user friendly manner. These are great for all the people who do not want to give up their religious pursuits but are faced with a crunch of time because of their hectic life style. You must be wondering what a Christian audio book actually is, an audio book is a narrator reading a particular book. These types of files can be found on CDs, cassettes, you can also download them from the internet. Utility of Indian astrology in human life By : Astroguru India This Indian Astrology and Vedic Horoscope site is brought to you by "The Hermit's Hut of Vedic Astrology", an association of renowned and leading astrologers who are devoted by their holy work to eradicate the human being problems through their vast and divine knowledge of the Astrology. Jahiliyya By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word jahiliyya means ignorance, which is taken to refer to the pre-Islamic period. It was the age of tribalism and is reckoned to cover the period of about a century before the advent of Islam. In pre-Islamic literature, and to a considerable degree in the Koran, the word from the root j-h-l means not ignorance but something like barbarism. The term jahiliyya occurs four times in the Koran (33:33, 48:26, 5:50 and 3:154). Bargain Hunting in Southern India By : Roberto Bell South India has heaps of wonderful things to purchase. The region produces fabulous textiles including the famous Kanchipuram silk. South Indian Food Options: What to Have for Breakfast & Snacks? By : Roberto Bell Australians on vacation love a big breakfast to get them ready for the day's adventures. Many Australians also love Indian food. The Thames - London's Landmark River By : Roberto Bell Thirty million years ago, before Britain was a small isalnd to the west of Europe, the Thames was a tributory of the Rhine. Jahannam (Hell) By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word jahannam is derived from jihinnam means a deep pit, and as it is said in Arabic: bir'un jahannam'un means a well whose depth is very great. The word jahannam occurs 77 times in the Koran. Another name for hell, which bears a similar significance, but occurs only once in the Koran, is hawiya (101:9) means an abyss or a pit having no bottom, the root being hawa which means falling down to a depth from a highest and hence according to Raghib, it refers to low desires. Four names of hell are taken from the analogy of fire, viz. jahim, derived from jahm signifying the burning or blazing of fire, but this word is applied to the fury of war as well as of fire, while tajahhama, another measure from the same root means he burned with vehemence of desire or covetousness and niggardliness also he became strained in disposition, occurring 23 times in the Koran. Sa'ir is derived from sa'r means the kindling of fire, and it is metaphorically applied to the raging of war or outbreak of disease, occurring 8 times in the Koran. Su'ur is used in the sense of distress (54:24). Saqar is derived from saqara, means the heat of the sun scorched a man, occurring 4 times in the Koran. Laza means flame, and in one form talazza is metaphorically used for burning with anger, occurring only once in the Koran (92:14). Hutama is derived from hutam means the crushing or grinding of everything to powder or the breaking of a thing, also rendering infirm or weak with age, while hutama means a vehement fire, occurring twice in the same context (104:4-5). The most common description, al-nar (fire) occurs 125 times in the Koran. Besides, hell has lahab means flames (77:31), and it punishes by combustion, aza'b al-hariq (3:181). The nar hamiya (101:11) means a raging fire. 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. Book Review: The Self-Confrontation Manual By : Johnny Kicklighter A book review of John Broger's book Self-Confrontation: A Manual for In-Depth Discipleship. This manual is not intended to be read simply as you would a typical book, but used instead as a roadmap to completely inventory and restructure a person's life. Taliscope or Talisman-Horoscope By : Roberto Bell Year 2009 will be marked by the launch of a brand new product, Taliscope ( http://www.taliscope.com ), already in high demand by Internet users. Taliscope is a talismanic calendar which provides for each day of the year a talisman in the form of a 4x4 magic square, whose first line is made up of figures of the chosen date. It combines several parallel sciences as clairvoyance, esotericism and astrology. Taliscope also helps you to find all the lucky days of the year. Book Review: Jesus Christ: Self-Denial Or Self-Esteem By Dr. David Tyler By : Johnny Kicklighter Dr. Tyler compares the notion of selfism (self-esteem) to the life and practices of Jesus Christ. By so doing, he demonstrates that self-esteem flies directly in the face of what Christ was teaching others, i.e., we should serve each other. ADHD - A Deceptive Diagnosis By : Johnny Kicklighter A look at ADHD from a spiritual perspective. Ithna Asharites By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The death of Imam Jafar Sadik in 148/765 marked the beginning of the decentralization of Shi'ite religious authority. The Ithna Asharites or the Twelvers, the Shi'ite sect supported Musa Kazim as their next Imam after Imam Jafar Sadik. Musa Kazim was born in 128/745 on the road between Mecca and Medina. His mother was a Berbar slave, called Hamida. Throughout the whole of his life, Musa was faced with hostility from the Abbasids. The cause of his arrest and murder is said to have been the result of the plotting of caliph Harun ar-Rashid's vizir, Yahya bin Khalid. Thus, Musa was arrested in 177/793 in Mecca, then he was sent to Baghdad, where he was imprisoned and killed by poisoning in 183/799. The Wisdom of God and Supreme Knowledge By : Francis Hirak The wisdom of God is like a fine gem with many different facets shining through. Happiness can be found by living life according to the wisdom of God but intelligence and obedience go hand in hand to achieve it. Istakhbara By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The verb istakhbara is used forty times in the Koran and its participle, mustakbir, six times. Pride (takabbur) is very often denounced by the Koran as a sin, because of its similarity to a form of partnership with God. Pride is the sin of all those who refuse to surrender to God. It was also Satan's first sin (2:34, 38:73-4). Pride is also the sin of those who did not listen to the Prophets' message, and this was the case of Noah's folk: "And they magnified themselves in pride" (71:7); of Saleh's people: "The leaders of those who were arrogant among his people" Isqat By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The word isqat means abortion. Classical Muslim jurists applied a number of terms to abortion, including isqat, ijhadIt, tarh, ilqa and imlas. The Koran does not make reference to abortion as the term is commonly understood, although it upholds the sanctity of human life in general (5:32) and forbid the killing of children (17:31) and female infants (81:18-9) in particular. Hashim Jamal, Count By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1880-1970) Jamal Pradhan was a famous figure in Kutiana, India. His elder son, Hashim, was born in 1880, who did his early schooling in India and helped his father in his shop in his free time. He studied upto 7th class and joined the school as a teacher. In 1901, he left the school and decided to immigrate to Africa. When he bid farewell to his schoolmates, Maneklal Nanji, the headmaster said, “How much would you give to the school if God may bless you with Rs. 10,000/-”. To this, Hashim Jamal said, “I will donate Rs. 500/- to the school.” The headmaster also said, “When you try your fortune, you must come back to improve the condition of your old school. Do not forget us.” True to his promise, many years later, he donated Rs.500/- generously to his old school. Christmas celebrations in Goa India By : Archna Gupta Christmas in the land of the holy Xavier has the traditional Christmas festival in Goa more important cultural highlights such as Bombay and Cochin as well as an adventure off the beaten track Lakshadweep Island, where one can enjoy the amazing spectacle of glittering coral reefs, lagoons blue turquoise, silver beaches and abundant green coconut. Ismailis in Yamen By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Imam Radi Abdullah had dispatched his da'is in all directions, the most acclaimed among them was Ibn Hawshab. When the Imam found that Ibn Hawshab was groomed enough for the responsibility of its promulgation, he jointly entrusted him and his colleague, Ibn Fazal, with the task of Ismaili mission in Yamen. They conquered Sana'a, the capital of Yamen, and exiled the ruling tribe of Banu Laydir, and established Ismaili authority in Yamen. The Ismaili mission reached the apex of its influence in Yamen, from where Ibn Hawshab dispatched many da'is to the farthest corners. Thus, Yamen became a vital zone and an important hub of Ismaili dawa. Succeeding at New Years Resolutions By : Roberto Bell Millions of people will be starting New Years resolutions come the first of the year. More then half will give up in the first two weeks. And many more will stop before the midpoint of the year. Ismailis in United States of America, and United Kingdom By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Ismailis of Malaysia emigrated from India in 1920 under the guidance of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah and were settled in Federation of Malaya and State of Singapore, the country now is known as Malaysia. The Ismailis in Malaysia have good and cordial relations with other communities like the Malays, the Chinese, the Indians and the Europeans. There are about 500 Ismailis spread over in cities and towns like Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Seramban, Kotra Bahru and Kuala Trenganu. The Ismailis are in business doing cutlery, hosiery, toys, stationary, ready-made garments, importers and exporters, etc. In sum, 90% of Ismailis are businessmen and 10% are employed. Nearly half of them have their own houses and buildings. The Jesus Family Tomb: Science, Religion and a Rational Christianity By : David Comings The best selling book entitled "The Jesus Family Tomb" by Jacobovici and Pellegrino represents one of the best examples of the interaction of science and religion. The scientific conclusions were that this was the tomb where Jesus, his wife Mary Magdalene, their son and other family members were buried. The results suggested that although Jesus was great moral teacher he was otherwise a normal person, not the result of virgin birth, not the Son of God, not a performer of miracles, and not resurrected after death. This produces a rational Christianity and a rational spirituality where our thinking and spiritual brain are at peace with each other. Ismailis in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Switzerland By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Ismailis of Malaysia emigrated from India in 1920 under the guidance of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah and were settled in Federation of Malaya and State of Singapore, the country now is known as Malaysia. The Ismailis in Malaysia have good and cordial relations with other communities like the Malays, the Chinese, the Indians and the Europeans. There are about 500 Ismailis spread over in cities and towns like Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Seramban, Kotra Bahru and Kuala Trenganu. The Ismailis are in business doing cutlery, hosiery, toys, stationary, ready-made garments, importers and exporters, etc. In sum, 90% of Ismailis are businessmen and 10% are employed. Nearly half of them have their own houses and buildings. The Right Christmas Gifts By : Jo Alelsto Shopping for the perfect Christmas gifts should be stress-free. Here are some great ideas that will make this holiday season truly a wonderful event. Ismailis in Iran By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Tradition has it that Imam Muhammad bin Ismail left Medina and went to southern Iraq, where he acquired the epithet of al-maktum (veiled one), and then at Nishapur in disguise, where he lodged for some times. Afterwards, the Imam proceeded towards Ray, about 15 miles from Tehran. Ishaq bin al-Abbas al-Farsi, the Abbasid governor of Ray professed Ismailism. Imam betrothed to Fatima, the daughter of Sarah, sister of Ishaq bin al-Abbas. When the news of Imam Muhammad bin Ismail's stay at Ray reached the ears of Harun ar-Rashid, he wrote to Ishaq bin al-Abbas, ordering to arrest the Imam and send him to Baghdad. Upon receipt of caliph's letter, he showed it to the Imam and replied to the caliph that he found no trace of the Imam, and would send as soon as he was arrested, and thus he tried to put the caliph off the scent. But the spies planted by Baghdad reported to the caliph that Imam Muhammad bin Ismail not only was living at governor's house, but that he was operating his mission from there. Upon this, the caliph wrote another letter to Ishaq bin al-Abbas, impugning him to come in person with his forces if his orders were not obeyed forthwith. The governor however made his usual reply. Meanwhile, the complaints about Ali bin Musa bin Mahan, the governor of Khorasan reached the point where Harun ar-Rashid could no longer ignore them, and adopted a militant stance. In 189/805, he marched towards Ray with a detachment of his army, and after searching for the Imam through a tracking party, ordered to arrest Ishaq bin al-Abbas. Ishaq died as a result of severe torture inflicted upon him, and was rigorously flogged till death. He did not waver and stood steadfast in spite of excruciating tortures. In spite of the gloomy situation, his faith remained unshakable. How to Host a Perfect Christmas Party By : Jo Alelsto Christmas is just around the corner. Every year we attend countless Christmas parties everywhere and there will come a time that you will be asked to host this event. If you wish to have a perfect Christmas party then here are a few helpful tips that you can use. 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? Ismailis In Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "In 270/884, Ibn Hawshab had sent al-Haytham from Yamen to Sind for Ismaili propaganda. He originated there the Ismaili mission that remained continued considerably under the charge of different da'is. Another da'i called Jaylam bin Shayban was recommended by Imam al-Muizz to the headquarters of Yamen. He captured Multan after overthrowing the ruling dynasty, and finally founded a Fatimid vassal state in Upper Indus Valley in 349/960. The Fatimid foothold in Multan therefore seems to have existed between 340/951 and 358/968. Jaylam bin Shayban started the new coinage in the State of Multan, known as Qahirya minted in Egypt in the name of the Fatimids. He died probably in 376/986. Importance of Diwali Festival celebrations in India By : Archna Gupta The festivel season will be here again. The weather also improves and the hot humid days of the monsoons give way to cool mornings and evenings. If the weather is pleasant, dressing up does not pose so many problems. In fact, one can take out clothes, which are heavier and more decorative. 100 Days to Achieve Your Dream By : Roberto Bell The secret to you achieving your dream is revealed by one man who was once homeless. Ismailis in Canada By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The majority of the Canadian Ismailis have their ethnic origin in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. Many first migrated to Canada after having lived in East Africa for two to three generations. General Edi Amin of Uganda issued his edict on August 9, 1972, and the Asians were to leave the country within 90 days. The decree of Edi Amin was a source of influx of immigrants. The Asian population of Uganda at that time was less than 100,000, of which perhaps 30,000 were Ismailis. Understanding The Christian Way of Life By : Francis Hirak Understanding not only the Christian way but the entire life course of a faithful Christian that is actually governed by faith enabling them to overcome obstacles that would hinder their service to the true God that will increase their joy on earth and ensure true riches in heaven. The Third Jihad - The War Against Our Way Of Life By : Roberto Bell The Jihadist are plotting to take over America. The Third Jihad is a movie that shows the integrity and includes interviews with important individuals in the US goverment. Ismailis in Afghanistan By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word Afghanistan means the land of the Afghans and the word afghan (awghan or aoghan) means the mountaineers. The oldest Indian literature refers it as Balhekdes. The Persians called it as Zablistan and Kabalistan. To the Greeks, it was Bakhtar or Bactria. The Afghan territories also is included in the Central Asia. How and when the Ismaili mission penetrated Afghanistan is under the shadow of much ambiguity. There were immense difficulties on the field of communication with the Imams, also the scattered dispersion and above all their absolute minority in the territory. Most of them had to settle in the mountainous villages of central parts and remote places of northern areas. The hovering fear of persecution forced them to maintain complete secrecy of their faith and assumed taqiya during last five centuries. Wazir Ghulam Hussain Mohammad Ali Dharas By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Devji, the son of Lalji was a native of Junagadh, India. He was an eminent wool merchant, having immense devotion in social services. According to the available information, Devji is said to have joined the Ismaili caravan in Bhuj, Kutchh headed by a certain Dharamsi Punjuani which was bound for Iran for the didar of Imam Shah Khalilullah (1792-1817) in Yazd at the beginning of 1817. They started from the port of Mandavi, Kutchh and boarded for Muscat and landed at Port Abbas, and reached Yazd on camels. Yazd is situated between Isfahan and Kirman on the route leading to Baluchistan. Why is the Gospel not being Heard? By : Ashley Cummins The answer to this question depends very much upon where you are when you ask it. In some situations, you might answer that the gospel is being heard. The Evolution of Dawkins’ Faith By : Ashley Cummins What will be the next stage in the evolution of Richard Dawkins? While there should be no doubt that he is right about the scientific theory of evolution, we should also be clear that he is missing one or two points with regard to Christian faith. Ismaili Tariqah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The Shi'a Ismaili Muslims are now a global jamat and spread all over the world, ranging from Australia down south to the Arctic zone in Canada, up north. In all countries of their settlement, including the very new ones, Ismailis are seen to exist harmoniously within the broader framework of the country concerned, on the one hand progressing steadily under Present Imam's guidance on the other, contributing to the progress and well-being of that particular country. The Ismailis emerged originally from Syria, then spread in Yamen, Iran, Central Asia, Indo-Pakistan subcontinent, East Africa, etc. Ismailia Socio-Economic Conference By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The First World Ismailia Socio-Economic Conference was held on Tuesday, December 15, 1964 on the ground of the Aga Khan Gymkhana, Karachi. Pakistan was fortunate to be the venue of this most important Conference. It was a sunny, bright and pleasant morning, when the Present Imam arrived at 10.30 a.m. and walked through the red carpet leading to the well decorated stage amidst the thundering applause of almost 6000 Ismailis, both delegates and observers from 13 countries. The inaugural session started with the recitations of the Koran and Ginan. Ismaili Volunteers Corps By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The English word volunteer means one who voluntarily offers or enrolls himself for military service, in contrast to those who are under obligation to do so, or who form part of a regular army. The original French word corps d'armee became short during 17th century, which was borrowed in English language in the form of corps means a unit, body, or group of army. The volunteer is a member of an organized military force, formed by voluntary enrolment and distinct from the regular army. In later use, the civilians forming a corps or body also called the volunteers to assist the regulation or law and order. Ismaili Scouts By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The modern scouting movement was started in the world for the purpose of training the youths in the essentials of good citizenship and it arose in 1908 after the appearance of the book, Scouting for Boys written by the then inspector general of cavatry in the British army, Lieut. General R.S.S. Baden-Powell (1857-1941). Thus, the scouting movements spread in Britain and very quickly to other countries. Chile was the first to take up scouting after Britain, and Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa were the first in the commonwealth, but by 1910, it had spread to Sweden, France, Norway, Mexico, Argentina and the United States. During the first world war (1914-1919), its movements almost spread in the major countries of the world. In 1920, the first international scout meeting, or the first world Jamboree was held in Olympia, London, which was attended by 8000 scouts from 34 countries. It was on this occasion that Sir Baden-Powell was acclaimed Chief Scout of the world by virtue of his unique position as the acknowledged founder of the movement. In the same year, the Girl Guides were also founded. Ismaili Rule In Sind And Hind By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The Abbasid caliph al-Mutamid (d. 279/892) had handed over the charge of Sind to the Saffarid chief, Yaqub bin Layth, in order to divert his intentions from attacking Iraq. As a result, Yaqub bin Layth acquired the power of Sind, Balkh and Tabaristan. He however recited the Abbasid khutba, and was simultaneously responsible to spread Shi'ism in the territories he governed. He died in 265/892, and with his departure, the Muslim territories in Sind had been divided into two main states, i.e., the State of Multan and Mansurah. In 279/892, the State of Multan passed into the hands of an Arab dynasty, called Banu Samah, founded by the clan of Asad. Ismaili Mission Conference By : Dr. D.S. Merchant To promote religious education, to train the missionaries and teachers and to establish an independent Ismailia Association in Africa, Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah had called the first Ismailia Mission Conference on Friday, the 20th of July, 1945 at Dar-es-Salaam. About a hundred delegates and observers were invited, and the Imam inaugurated the conference in the auditorium of the Aga Khan's Boys High School, Kisutu Street, Dar-es-Salaam. Charity Registration for Nonprofits By : Melanie Guin With all the charities out there asking for donations, most states have taken the first step in protecting the public’s trust through the implementation of charitable solicitation laws.
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