What Women Love About Men
Admiration, frustration, and advice from women to men.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ironshrink/201210/what-women-love-about-men
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out...Frank A. Clark
Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out...Frank A. Clark
A person's value is known in his absence. If that person's absence is valueless, then his existence is unnecessary ~Rumi
A person's value is known in his absence. If that person's absence is valueless, then his existence is unnecessary ~Rumi
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
There are two kinds of people - There are two kinds of people: those who do the work, and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.- Indira Gandhi
There are two kinds of people - There are two kinds of people: those who do the work, and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.- Indira Gandhi
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. ~ Saint Augustine
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. ~ Saint Augustine
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Hajj: What It Has Become and What It Should Be Again
Hajj: What It Has Become and What It Should Be Again
Mecca is beginning to resemble the Moscow of the late Stalin era, if not Las Vegas, in its vulgar architectural gigantism.....http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-schwartz/hajj-saudi-restrictions_b_1080387.html
Mecca is beginning to resemble the Moscow of the late Stalin era, if not Las Vegas, in its vulgar architectural gigantism.....http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-schwartz/hajj-saudi-restrictions_b_1080387.html
Hajj Flow Chart
How to Perform Hajj
Hajj Glossary
HAJJ Pilgrimage –Rituals of Hajj
Note: This article presents a summarized version of the steps involved in Hajj. More details are available at the end of the article.
Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam – i.e. one of the five obligatory duties of a Muslim. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:
Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam – i.e. one of the five obligatory duties of a Muslim. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:
“And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka’bah ) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah], then Allah stands not in need of any of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).” (Aal-e-Imran, 3:97)The rites of Hajj were laid down by Allah (SWT) to mark historic events in the life of Prophet Ibrahim, which show his absolute and total submission to the Will of Allah......http://www.iqrasense.com/hajj/hajj-pilgrimage-rituals-of-hajj.html
God is not a Delusion
God is not a Delusion
A Muslim Doctor Presents Evidence for Belief
Authored by Dr Sheeza Ali
EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER ONE:
The inspiration
American Astronomer, Carl Sagan, describes our Earth as a "pale blue dot" in the vast emptiness of the universe. For an observer looking at Earth from outer space, from a point millions of miles away, it certainly would look like a small dot; especially when compared to a large number of other celestial bodies that make up the universe.
For us, human beings living on Earth, however, our planet is a vast expanse of land and water. We find its physical distances colossal. Even on the best of our technological crafts, we take several hours to cross the Atlantic or the Pacific Oceans. Today, these distances have been vastly reduced for us, not physically, but with the invention of the internet. The internet makes us feel as if we are all fish living in the same pond.
I was inspired to write this book after learning of something mainly from the internet - the magnitude of the contemporary world's antagonism to theism or belief in God.
Ever since we started exploring into the norms and cultures of our forefathers' lives, we have known that there were people who did not believe God exists - atheists - and also people who were unaware or unconvinced of the existence of such a being as God - agnostics. But historically, the majority of people did believe in the existence of God. Atheists and agnostics were the minority.
We know from history that non-belief existed in all cultures and countries - the stories of the non-believers have found their way into our history books ever since religious history started to be documented. Archaeological evidence shows that belief in an afterlife and also belief in a 'higher power' existed within human cultures even before history was documented. Where there were believers, it is only likely there would be non-believers too.
Although atheists have probably always existed, it was not until relatively recently that they rebranded their overt hostility to belief in God and religion. The new strain of atheism we find today, what The Wall Street Journal calls "militant atheism" has spread like a plague, crossing oceans, carrying its ubiquitous and loud propaganda.
The world is an entirely different place today compared to even the early twentieth century. But, how has this affected the beliefs we hold? How prevalent are our beliefs and philosophies and how secular are we today? If not for the internet, I would never have known that atheistic and agnostic philosophies are as prevalent as they are today.
You do not have to do serious research digging for reliable statistics on the number of atheists and agnostics in the world, nor do you need to search the issue on Google to get a feel for what I am saying. Antagonism to belief in God and hatred towards religion are common expressions unveiled in many ways in today's culture. The diatribes of sceptics - people sceptical of belief in God - can be found on seemingly benign websites such as those of newspapers, lifestyle magazines, message boards and internet blogs. The prevalence of materialistic worldviews on these websites alone would be enough to make you wonder whether there are more sceptics than believers amongst us today. Sometimes, I wonder what triggers the tirades against belief in God. Some sceptics appear as if they are waiting for an opportunity to bellow their materialistic world views. Their retort is harsh and their tone is strident even for the most trivial of comments that invoke the existence of God. ..........
For more information please contact the publisher at godisnotadelusion@gmail.com
https://www.createspace.com/3772911
A Muslim Doctor Presents Evidence for Belief
Authored by Dr Sheeza Ali
EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER ONE:
The inspiration
American Astronomer, Carl Sagan, describes our Earth as a "pale blue dot" in the vast emptiness of the universe. For an observer looking at Earth from outer space, from a point millions of miles away, it certainly would look like a small dot; especially when compared to a large number of other celestial bodies that make up the universe.
For us, human beings living on Earth, however, our planet is a vast expanse of land and water. We find its physical distances colossal. Even on the best of our technological crafts, we take several hours to cross the Atlantic or the Pacific Oceans. Today, these distances have been vastly reduced for us, not physically, but with the invention of the internet. The internet makes us feel as if we are all fish living in the same pond.
I was inspired to write this book after learning of something mainly from the internet - the magnitude of the contemporary world's antagonism to theism or belief in God.
Ever since we started exploring into the norms and cultures of our forefathers' lives, we have known that there were people who did not believe God exists - atheists - and also people who were unaware or unconvinced of the existence of such a being as God - agnostics. But historically, the majority of people did believe in the existence of God. Atheists and agnostics were the minority.
We know from history that non-belief existed in all cultures and countries - the stories of the non-believers have found their way into our history books ever since religious history started to be documented. Archaeological evidence shows that belief in an afterlife and also belief in a 'higher power' existed within human cultures even before history was documented. Where there were believers, it is only likely there would be non-believers too.
Although atheists have probably always existed, it was not until relatively recently that they rebranded their overt hostility to belief in God and religion. The new strain of atheism we find today, what The Wall Street Journal calls "militant atheism" has spread like a plague, crossing oceans, carrying its ubiquitous and loud propaganda.
The world is an entirely different place today compared to even the early twentieth century. But, how has this affected the beliefs we hold? How prevalent are our beliefs and philosophies and how secular are we today? If not for the internet, I would never have known that atheistic and agnostic philosophies are as prevalent as they are today.
You do not have to do serious research digging for reliable statistics on the number of atheists and agnostics in the world, nor do you need to search the issue on Google to get a feel for what I am saying. Antagonism to belief in God and hatred towards religion are common expressions unveiled in many ways in today's culture. The diatribes of sceptics - people sceptical of belief in God - can be found on seemingly benign websites such as those of newspapers, lifestyle magazines, message boards and internet blogs. The prevalence of materialistic worldviews on these websites alone would be enough to make you wonder whether there are more sceptics than believers amongst us today. Sometimes, I wonder what triggers the tirades against belief in God. Some sceptics appear as if they are waiting for an opportunity to bellow their materialistic world views. Their retort is harsh and their tone is strident even for the most trivial of comments that invoke the existence of God. ..........
For more information please contact the publisher at godisnotadelusion@gmail.com
https://www.createspace.com/3772911
Monday, October 8, 2012
Prophet Muhammad, the Rasulullah (Salallahu Alaiyhi Wasalam), placed the Qur'an in the hands of his followers and said, In order to understand this, go even unto China to learn divine knowledge ('ilm). Within one word in the Qur'an, there are thousands of meanings. Don't hold onto to just one meaning. Look within and there will be another meaning. Within that is another meaning, and within that is still another. As you uncover meaning after meaning, you will see Allah at the very end. When you go beyond all the messengers (rasuls) and look within, you will find Allah. The angels are also there. Go beyond them and look, go beyond everything and look, and then you will see heaven. Go beyond heaven, and Allah is there. Do not pray for heaven. Go beyond and look. Allah will be there ~ M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Prophet Muhammad, the Rasulullah (Salallahu Alaiyhi Wasalam), placed the Qur'an in the hands of his followers and said, In order to understand this, go even unto China to learn divine knowledge ('ilm). Within one word in the Qur'an, there are thousands of meanings. Don't hold onto to just one meaning. Look within and there will be another meaning. Within that is another meaning, and within that is still another. As you uncover meaning after meaning, you will see Allah at the very end. When you go beyond all the messengers (rasuls) and look within, you will find Allah. The angels are also there. Go beyond them and look, go beyond everything and look, and then you will see heaven. Go beyond heaven, and Allah is there. Do not pray for heaven. Go beyond and look. Allah will be there ~ M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' come together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.~ Dave Meure
A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' come together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.~ Dave Meure
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