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- Death: A Tight Shoe Taken Off So You Can Find A New Way To Dance - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeLast year, seven of my lifelong friends made their transition back to the greater dimensions of the universe. One very young and the rest spread across a time line of decades. Each lived a spectacular life. You might say that each died with a grin on his or her face because they squeezed ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Maneuvering The Dark Night of the Soul - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow do you deal with the times where things feel hopeless? Have you experienced a period in life where it felt like you would never get out of it? Have you spent time in a space full of confusion and disorientation? If you have answered yes, to any of these questions, then you have had a ...
Views: 1075 - No, no, no!.. I'm not depressed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, It was about a month ago. The phone rang. I picked up the handset. It was my daughter in Istanbul. Of course, I was glad to hear her voice. After inquiring her and my health, we talked about some issues for a while. I don't remember how it was opened up, she said me that ...
Views: 1077 - Not to die as an unbeliever -3- - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, An unbelieving heart is a dead heart. Faith is like spirit of heart. Heart awakens through faith. As long as the love of Allah, which is the light of faith in heart, increases, a spiritual joy, serenity, peace occur at heart. This situation is reflected likewise to human’s body, ...
Views: 1115 - Not to die as an unbeliever -2- - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Not to die as an unbeliever, a believer must correct his faith in accordance with the information given by ahl al-sunnah scholars, must avoid from prohibitions, and must fulfill the orders. Avoiding from prohibitions is called as "riyazat", fulfilling the orders is called ...
Views: 1122 - Not to die as an unbeliever-1- - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Of course, dying as a unbeliever when expiring is the most intense fear for a Muslim. One day some of his lovers asked Junayd al-Baghdadi hazrats that "Sir, what is the greatest issue for a Muslim?" He ordered that “The most important issue for a Muslim is to leave this world ...
Views: 1183 - One shall not ask for his own death - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Although death is the bridge that unites the believer with Allah; one should not ask for his own death. Instead one should try to increase his good deeds in this ephemeral world. Because our Prophet (s.a.w.) ordered: "World is the field of afterlife.” [Daylami] “Do not ...
Views: 1050 - What Are The Essential Object Of Muslim’s Faith - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Umer FiazMuslim is the person who relies in the oneness of Allah, and the truth that the Muhammad, peace be on him, was the last messenger of the Almighty. Chiefly, the Muslims have six fundamental beliefs. These beliefs may demonstrate as the: These are the common beliefs of every Muslim of the world. ...
Views: 910 - Unleashing Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Deepika TuliTaking a stroll in a posh Delhi market, waiting for some friends for a fancy dinner. While talking about the luxury cars and homes; planning to work out ideas to get those glossy, expensive breezers on the porch of our future luxury home, me and my husband came across a street kid on the ...
Views: 1025 - MATERIAL OBESITY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from venkat caI am a victim of material obesity ,in 25 years he has gained 36kg and added a million to his wealth. Is obesity directly proportional to material wealth? "The richer we get, the wider is the waistline. Wider waistline was long considered as sign of great wealth." Before the industrial ...
Views: 1278 - Why Didn’t God Help the Jews During the Holocaust? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayI have heard it said by many Jewish people “where was God when 6 million Jews were killed during the holocaust?” Why did God turn his back on His own people? Why would God who performed many miracles in the days of old suddenly just stop helping His people? This is the question I am going to ...
Views: 1932 - Who is Jesus? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayWho did Jesus claim to be? Who are the Apostles saying Jesus is? What are some of the religions saying who Jesus is? Who does the Bible say Jesus is? Why is it important to know who Jesus is? Why all the confusion? These will be some of the topics of today’s Bible study. Let’s start with the ...
Views: 1195 - God, How Come I'm Not Rich? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Tim FayEver since my teenage years I had always believed that I would amount to something, I would do something really important and become a real benefit to all of mankind. Well here I am approaching my sixtieth birthday, I was laid off four years ago and here I am sitting at my computer wondering ...
Views: 1273 - Death is a gift to the Believer - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Death is an absolute phenomenon will happen to every living being. It is impossible to run away from it. We should not be unwary from it. Death is the beginning of a new life. Afterlife is a new divine order where the divine justice shall be fulfilled. Allah notifies us through ...
Views: 2885 - Ready to Receive - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Benedikt DommesAre you ready to receive in each moment who you truly are? Are you ready to receive each moment in the fullness of your being? Are you ready to receive everything you´ve once rejected, because you deemed it bad and negative and feared that it would turn you bad and negative? And are you ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Could 666 Be Far Behind? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI just watched a video, at first really sparked my interest and got me excited. A opportunity to make a $2,000 investment into a $100,000 windfall. The presentation is telling the truth about how 'real wealth' is obtained, get the early, reliable investments on the front end, like most that ...
Views: 1259 - Believing in afterlife is mandatory for a complete faith - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, One of the religious obligations for an absolute faith is to have faith in afterlife. It is ordered in a Qur'an verse: "Any who denieth Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messenger, and the Day of Judgment, hath gone far, far astray." [Nisaa, 136]. In the famous hadith ...
Views: 1136 - What Did Jesus Really Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: What Did Jesus Really Mean? from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what-did-jesus-really-mean-0 and http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what-did-jesus-really-mean Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, ...
Views: 1793 - Following Rasulullah is a religious duty for all - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, It is our duty to believe that all of our prophets have been sent by Allah. It is our duty to believe that all the knowledge notified by them are true and real. It is ordered in the verse from the Qur'an that: "The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him from ...
Views: 1118 - If Only, I Could Change The World - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisEric Clapton wrote 'If I Could Change The World.' John Mayer wrote 'Waiting On The World To Change.' Michael Jackson's wonderful song 'We Are The World' spoke volumes about how people coming together with a united purpose can indeed change the world. The puzzling question is...these artist ...
Views: 1151 - Me And You - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisPraise you Father God, to you Lord be the Glory and Honor. This is the foundation to life, these are the building blocks on the journey of life that will Bless you in ways you could never imagine. Praising your God! God created us to be instruments of Praise, but in the darkness of this ...
Views: 1205 - The sole duty of prophets is to proclaim the divine message - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, In my previous articles, prophets that appear in the Qur’an were listed. It should have drawn your attention. Almost all of Allah’s prophets that are elected to notify the divine mercy are males. For some reason, women are not assigned as prophets. This situation is stated in ...
Views: 1262 - Life's A Puzzle - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI am merely dust my Lord, being tossed about in the tempest that is my life. Formed in my mother's womb, my days counted and seen by your eyes that are able to view the landscape that is eternity. Knowing the moment I would take my first breath and the day I would exhale it the last time. ...
Views: 1211 - All the messengers of Allah (s.w.t.) are valid - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Just like one must believe in Allah, His angels and books for a proper and absolute faith, it is similarly compulsory to believe that the messengers of Allah (s.w.t.) who communicated them to us are valid. "The first prophet is Adam (a.s) and the last is Mohammad Mustapha ...
Views: 1240 - My Sheep Know My Voice - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisWe have been wonderfully and fearfully created. We are the image of the Most High God. Everything I've been searching for has been in me since conception. We are on an assigned journey in life, designed in the mind of God. Laid out before us is a maze of adventure, the choices of right and ...
Views: 1381 - Come To Him...As A Little Child - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisRemember that little prayer of grace 'God is Great, God is Good, let us thank him for our food.' So basic, yes he is GREAT, beyond human comprehension...GREAT! Man is he good, good to you and good to me. Got a roof over your head, know where your next meal is coming from, is your mind and ...
Views: 1156 - Never Let Me Forget To Give Thanks - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI'm able to get up from my bed today...Thank you Jesus! My closet is full of nice clothes...Praise you God! My shower has hot water to invigorate me into my morning schedule...God you are good! My kitchen table is adorned with a wonderful breakfast...Thank you Jehovah Jireh! I've had money ...
Views: 1168 - The situation of those who turn away from Qur’an - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Qur’an is a very valuable source which separates truth from falsehood and which cannot be invalidated by any document neither in the past nor in the future. "Those who reject the Message when it comes to them (are not hidden from Us). And indeed it is a Book of exalted power. ...
Views: 1042 - He Does Care For You...And Me! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisPraise you Lord God, yes it's me, do you remember my voice? Have you been able to see? What nerve have I to ask for a single thing to straighten out this screwed up life, to take me back under your wing? It's been years Dear God and where have I been...living it up, wallowing in sin. I laid ...
Views: 1143 - Qur’an was revealed to be followed - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, Rasulullah (s.a.w.) attached great importance to learning, teaching and reading Qur’an. "The most virtuous among you are those who learn and teach Qur’an." [Bukhari] "The most supreme worship in my community is to read Qur’an." [Abu Nu'aym] "In a house where Qur’an ...
Views: 1035 - Qur’an is not a fabrication - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear readers, As I stated in my previous article, numerous atheists and enemies of Islam have been intensely desirous of altering Qur’an, distorting it, raising doubts in the hearts of Muslims because Qur’an is the fundamental and the securest source of Islam. But can the truth ever be ...
Views: 1136 - A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new converts choose between Christianity and family. Some countries actually consider it a ...
Views: 2110 - My Life's Out Of Control...Or Is It? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI don't know whose saying this was, but it sure struck a chord with me, 'consider the work of God: for who can make straight, which he made crooked?" Have you ever been so distraught you've said, I wish I'd never been born! If I'd know my life would unfold like this, I'd chosen not to be born. ...
Views: 1183 - Being All About Self Never Creates Spiritual Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI have not lived my life honoring you as God. Have you ever stopped being God? Has my worrying ever made you less tolerant or more tolerant towards me? Has my self indulgence in any way changed your plan for my destiny? What prayers have ever touched your heart? Have my fears prevented my ...
Views: 1172 - Be Still And Know That I Am God - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisFather God thank you for your forgiveness today. Storms in my life daily give me a reason to pray. You Lord God are the giver of all good things, hearing from you daily with the positive instruction it brings. I look towards Heaven with a very watchful eye, please Jesus help me, I've ...
Views: 1197 - Music During Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberMusic During Grief and Loss Music touches your soul like nothing else. Music during times of sorrow can be especially helpful. Songs can speak to our emotions and give voice to how we feel. The late BB King said, “Even in your darkest moments, music is a rope to grab onto, something to pull ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - How Long Father God...How Long? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisOut of places to run? Exhausted from the fear of tomorrow? Unable to sleep to restore your well being? Not finding relief from the new prescription? Listening to the doctor's diagnosis, but knowing in your heart they don't hold the answer. Continuing to work in a mind and body that want to ...
Views: 1195 - Lost And Found - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisSin...wrong, wrongdoing, evil, evildoing, badness, crime, offense, immorality. Has man somehow escaped from these descriptions? Has the lust of worldly things so blinded us? Lust...A strong or uncontrollable desire, especially for sexual pleasure, to desire eagerly. So captivated by ...
Views: 1152 - Aliyah--Jewish Return to Israel a Good Plan, But Not in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The book of Daniel supports Jewish Aliyah, but also offers a time-frame for it that is overlooked. This is based on the double application of Daniel, once in history and again in our time. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading rabbi in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, urges Jews to return to ...
Views: 1364 - Belief in Holy Books - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, The third pillar of faith is belief in Allah's books. It is ordered in the verse from the Qur'an that: "And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time;" [Baqarah, 4] We must believe in Qur'an which was given to Rasulullah (a.s.) and Torah, ...
Views: 1244 - The Eagle: God loves YOU - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")THE EAGLE from https://myjourneyofaith.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/the-eagle/ The eagle is strong, powerful and able to capture the vision. Generous and trusting – a believer in a God who believes in you. God loves YOU! Attempt to do something great for God, even though you might fail, ...
Views: 1514 - The human is not left undisciplined - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Ismail UlukusDear Readers, Allah (swt) did not leave human, whom He bestowed with reason and will, undisciplined after He created them. All works and words of human are recorded and kept by angels. It is ordered in the verses from the Qur'an that: "But verily over you (are appointed angels) to protect ...
Views: 1063 - A Gift To Mankind...A King Who Walked Among Us - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisSpoken of by the prophets 2,000 years before his birth, being sent to a lost and dying world to set right what Adam had failed to do. A plan by Almighty God to restore your relationship with himself. The 'cornerstone' which would become the stumbling block to many. Where is the Messiah? ...
Views: 1241 - His Story Is God's Glory - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisBorn on a very bright December night, born in this humble stable, humanity's treasure...the Way, the Truth and the Life. This Christ child was given to a world too blind to see, Jesus knew his destiny and he loved us that much...to die on Calvary for you and me. Mary and Joseph accepted their ...
Views: 1159 - It Hurts Bad, But God Told Me Don't Stop Loving - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisDo you love God? How do you love God? Does your love for God seem to be 'lip service' or heartfelt love? Has God given you a reason to love him today? Does he need to do something miraculous to receive your love? God loved us before the foundation of the world. God loved us while we ...
Views: 1171 - It's Your Pain...Take It To God, Not The Innocent - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisIn the book of Genesis the man named Cain slew his brother Abel, because he was jealous that God had honored Abel's offering, but he didn't respect Cain's offering and Cain became distraught and angry with God and towards his brother. The way Cain decided to handle his anger was to let it ...
Views: 758 - It's Your Pain...Take It To God, Not The Innocent - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisIn the book of Genesis the man named Cain slew his brother Abel, because he was jealous that God had honored Abel's offering, but he didn't respect Cain's offering and Cain became distraught and angry with God and towards his brother. The way Cain decided to handle his anger was to let it ...
Views: 742 - If Only Words Were Adequate - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisOne night when I felt mentally exhausted and felt like I had prayed to God continuously about breaking depression off my life, the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said...tell him...tell him what you feel about him, who you feel he is and what he means to you and the following writing was ...
Views: 877 - It's Only A Pity Party, When You Haven't Invited Jesus - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Randolph N. AlvisI find myself in a very dry place now Lord. My mind races with fearful experiences from days past. I can't seem to live in the 'now' moment.' Anxiety has raised its ugly head to ruin another day. I read a Christian book, read your Word, pray everything that weighs heavy on my heart, but I go ...
Views: 803 - Two Antichrists? How CS Lewis Helps Pat Robertson & Joel Richardson on the Horns of a Beast Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Which is the antichrist--the pope or the coming Imam Mahdi of Islam? Pat Robertson seems to be questioning the historic Protestant view of the papacy as the antichrist power, impressed with the work of Joel Richardson and a “MidEast Beast.” Before we throw the baby out with the bath ...
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