- Your 2009 Psychic Reading Online By : Charlie Reese
The world is full of surprises and 2009 is off to a good year for a lot of people. I believe that 2009 is going to be a good financial year for a lot of people. Everyone is starting to realize that because a New Year is upon us, new beginnings are also surrounding us. It's easy to see how we can turn our ideas around to make the society a better place to live in. - Being Psychic in 2009 By : Charlie Reese
The world is full of surprises and 2009 is off to a good year for a lot of people. I believe that 2009 is going to be a good financial year for a lot of people. Everyone is starting to realize that because a New Year is upon us, new beginnings are also surrounding us. It's easy to see how we can turn our ideas around to make the society a better place to live in. - 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. - Understanding the Gifts of God By : Francis Hirak
The gifts of God that are bestowed on the faithful believer make living the Christian life truly worth while. Understanding God’s gifts can make our daily struggles seem less of a struggle and more of a lesson to be learned from executing these gifts in our life. - Getting Free Psychic Readings By : Charlie Reese
Are you hungering today for some information about your future. I know that when I get hungry for information, I tend to turn to the psychic hotline for answers. The psychic hotline has been providing answers for people since the 1980?s and it is still providing answers for people today. The psychic hotline has a long list of stories that help people to learn more about themselves. Over time, you can see just how the psychic hotline can help you. - Psychics can Really Change Your Life By : Charlie Reese
A psychic can do whatever they want to do in life. When you look at your life as a whole, you begin to think about your life and about what happens to you with time. You can take a look at yourself and realize that you have what it takes to become anything that you want to be. Some people choose to become a psychic reader because they enjoy the many benefits for helping others out. - I Don't Know MC Annual Turkey Run By : LJ James
The I Don't Know MC started out as a group of Long Island New York Men and Women who road Motorcycle's doing things to help out those on Long Island in need. When people would ask them what the name of there Club was the answer was always "I Don't Know", Well the name Stuck and the I Don't Know MC was born. Ironically over 14 years later it would be hard to find anyone on Long Island who rides a Motorcycle that Does not know them!!! - Getting Your 2009 Psychic Reading By : Charlie Reese
Did you know that 2009 is going to be a great time for fortunes to be told and for psychic readings to be given? It?s going to be an exciting year for everyone combined. I think that 2009 is going to bring a lot of relationships back together again and a lot of financial issues together as well. I think that a lot of people have learned about life in their own way. People tend to go after something that they feel is right in the areas of love and money. In my opinion, you should try to get a free psychic reading on a major psychic network. Someone who is able to give you a few free minutes for just trying their service. I think that the psychic world is changing. More and more psychics are beginning to realize their unique gift and how it can be used to help people. The power of psychic readings are incredible. - 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. - Daily Horoscopes are Fun to Read By : Charlie Reese
I enjoy getting free psychic readings and reading my free daily horoscope in the newspapers. I find that the field of astrology is amazing because you can always learn something new from it. I have listened to many people talk about astrology as if it meant something a lot bigger than what is actually is. This means that a lot of people find astrology to be confusing and hard to understand. Many people choose to hire an astrology expert to give them a live psychic reading on the areas of: love, money, career, real estate, health and other issues that matter to the heart. - Janna By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Paradise, the abode of the righteous in the hereafter, is called in the Koran, al-janna, meaning the garden. It occurs under this name over hundred times. In addition to this figure, the Koran uses the same word janna in the sense of an earthy garden for 26 times and six times for the original garden in which Adam and Eve lived before the fall.
The basic meaning of janna is a garden with trees, rivers and fruits. Another basic element is the shade provided by the numerous luxuriant luscious trees. It is also meant the concealing of a thing, so that it is not perceived by the senses. Generally, janna is taken to mean a garden, because trees cover its ground. But the use of this name for the abode of bliss has a deeper significance, since of paradise it is plainly stated that its blessings are such as cannot be perceived by the physical senses. The garden, with its vitality, abundance and comfort, provides a fitting home for those who believe and do good works, especially as it always contrasts in the Koran with hell, the abode of evildoers. - 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. - Positive Planets and the Horoscope of Jesus By : Peter Chavell
Historians have long known that Jesus Christ must have been born between 1 and 4 BC. - Hebrew for Your New Year's Resolution By : Neal Walters
Its Chanukah Time! Have you figured out what youre going to give during each night of Chanukah? Maybe, youre just going to give a gift on the First and Eighth day of the Holiday, but even then, what are you going to give? WellWhy not Hebrew? - 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. - Your Horoscope Chart Mapped Out By : Charlie Reese
Many people in the psychic industry enjoy checking their horoscopes daily. This astrological chart can carefully map out a person love life and their daily life in general. Millions of people search out their astrology chart every single day. They tend to do it for various different reasons. I think that the main reason for someone wanting to know more about their astrological chart is to know their future. Everyone needs direction in life and sometimes when we get direction, we tend to use it to our advantage. We tend to go ahead in our lives to the extent that we can benefit our life and the lives of others that are all around us. - Psychics and Psychic Fair By : Charlie Reese
A free psychic reading should allow you to get some positive information. I once got a free psychic reading from a psychic fair that I attended in Washington state. I was there visiting my aunt and she had a way with words and also with psychics. She told me that she actually enjoyed helping people with their problems and situations that they were in. - Eight Steps for the Beginning Hebrew Student By : Neal Walters
Any student of Hebrew must begin his or her adventure by learning the letters and vowels. This includes being able to sound out, or pronounce written words. Most students begin with the "printed" or "book" style Hebrew, and learn cursive later. While most of Europe and the Americas uses the Latin alphabet, Hebrew is entirely different, consisting of 22 letters and vowels that are written as special symbols above and below the letters. - Chatting with Love Psychics By : Charlie Reese
Have you ever asked yourself what you are waiting for when it comes to love? Many people in today's society do not have a life partner and it can make life very lonely. If this sounds like you, then you are not alone. Many people have decided to use a love psychic after years of chasing down a future loved one. If this sounds like you, then you should be happy to know that a love psychic can give you the answers that you are searching for each day of your life. In these times, its important to remember that you have to look for absolutely free psychic chat readings. - You Can Get Free Psychic Readings By : Charlie Reese
Free psychic chat rooms are always fun to go to. It?s especially fun when you try and get a free psychic reading. Many people try to get free psychic readings in this tough economy because it?s a way for people to find peace of mind and help. You can get a lot of assistance from psychics that are willing to give you their insight for free in AOL and Yahoo chat rooms. I think that the internet is the best source for getting live psychic readings at a cheap price or at a reasonable price. However, many freebies are also available. - Michaels Psychic Reading By : Charlie Reese
The first time that Michael went to go and see a psychic was when he felt like his life was falling apart. He knew that he had just lost his job do to the economy. He was working for a major automobile plant and he had no idea that he was going to get laid off. When the boss finally handed him the pink slip, he had no idea where he was going to go or even if anyone out there in the world would hire him. - What Are Psychic Predictions? By : Gen Wright
Have you ever had moments in your life when you experience some bad or good feelings? For example, you feel bad about something or you feel good about something without knowing why. - Psychic tv and Readings By : Charlie Reese
Psychic television is a way in which a person can watch psychics from the comfort of their own home. Most psychics give psychic readings through a telephone or online. They also talk about their psychic experiences through a live psychic reading online. I know that psychic radio and psychic television are becoming more popular now with the internet. It?s because people are learning to discover that psychic television can help them to seek the future. I know that when I first started watching psychic TV, I realized that I was visualizing the psychics that I used to get psychic readings with. There are psychic medium shows and psychic reading shows. - A Free Psychic Question is All You Get By : Charlie Reese
Getting a free psychic question answered is probably one of the quickest ways of understanding yourself and the people that you truly care about. People often want to get a free psychic question because they are looking for answers in their love and money life or business. You can find a lot of information online in regards to getting a free psychic question. You can believe in yourself because the psychic industry will help you to find what you have been searching for all of your life. Just try to remember that you are not alone in this world and you can actually do something to help others to find the answers that they have been searching for all of their lives. - Think You Can't Achieve Happiness By Being Obedient to God? By : Stuart Migdon
American society values control over almost everything. We want to control things at work, things at home, our finances, our weight, our careers, and our relationships. In such a culture of control, where does God fit in? Can you really achieve success and happiness by turning your life over to God? - Sneak Peak at Cell Church Planting By : Joel Comiskey
Cell church plants come in different varieties: mother-daughter cell church plants, satellite cell church plants, or just starting a cell from scratch. - Friendship: The Simple Secret Of Coaching Leaders By : Joel Comiskey
My coach never spends time with me," the hurting leader confessed . "He administrates me, directs me, and even continues to exemplify small group leadership. But what I really want is a friend. I want someone to take me out for coffee, to occasionally 'hang out with.'" - Puna Island Joy By : John Savage
If I was to mention the island of Puna to you I wonder if you would know where it is? Well it is part of Ecuador and at one time the only people that lived there was aboriginal people. Nowadays the local population is comprised of children, but very poor children with no shoes to wear and with very little by way of medication to take care of them when they fall ill, which they often do because of the many flies which carry diseases. - Are You Willing To Follow 6 Tips To Perform More Weddings By : Carl Quisenhunt
Pastors and ministers need options to increase their bottom line income. One way is to offer your services as an officiant; performing the wedding ceremony. Many of our pastors and ministers study for years just like any other profession. They may have college loans, and then a term of study for their chosen religious field. You would think with all this education, they would be paid more. Not true. People in the ministry field need to supplement their income and performing weddings for additional income is one way you, as a minister or pastor, can achieve this. Here are some tips to start you on the journey of wedding income: - Religion Resources - lord krishna By : Melchio Mahrer
Many Hindus are taking to Krsna consciousness, and this is great. However, there is a misconception that politicians like Dave Cameron visiting Bhaktivedanta Manor or holding a Diwali festival with 20,000 Hindus attending is good publicity for Krishna consciousness. Such activities support the belief that the Hare Krishnas are part of the Hindu religion. In some countries, it may be beneficial to align with the local Hindus for preaching purposes; this is not so in Britain where there is a large Hindu population and Hinduism is just another minority religion. I appreciate the effort of the present leadership, and their intentions are commendable. - Religion Tips - ganesh puja By : Melchio Mahrer
The sea front at Mumbai, packed with people, is a spectacular sight. People buy them and install them in their houses and worship the idol for one to ten days, after which the idol are taken out ceremoniously, carried in a procession through the streets of the town (especially in Maharashtra) and immersed into the river, sea or well. - 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). - God's Exercise Plan for 2009 By : Cheri Cowell
Spiritual Formation is today's buzzword for what is actually an ancient practice. This kind of spiritual exercise loosens stiff necks and bends proud knees. It works from the inside out, conforming us to the Holy One by growing within us an awareness of His Ways. - Goal Setting God's Way By : Cheri Cowell
Every New Year I encounter the same interior battle between the good business practice of setting goals and my Christian understanding of God's outworking of our purpose and plan. When does goal setting or making New Year's resolutions cross the Christian line into self-determination? - Hate Speech and the Bible By : Cheryl Ingram
Oprah Winfrey seems to desire the domination of religious discourse by Universalism. Because of her significant level of influence in both entertainment and political arenas, Christians are being persuaded into converting to her worldview or being less vocal about their own. She referred to Barack Obama as "The One" and was instrumental in his rise to the White House. - Determining What The Zodiac Symbols Control By : Victor Epand
Zodiac symbols are thought to rule over different areas of the lives of individuals and how life will be effected can be found in many vedic books. - 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. - Determining What The Zodiac Symbols Of Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, And Leo Control By : Victor Epand
Zodiac symbols are thought to control different aspects of an individuals life and how life will effect an individual that have been born under these symbols. - The God of Power and Almighty By : Francis Hirak
Our God is a God of Power and of love. Explore all the ways He has manifested not only His love to us but His almighty power as well. From creation to revelation, the Bible is full of proof that our God alone is the one true God. - Jafar Bin Mansur Al-Yamen By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Jafar bin Mansur, the son of Ibn Hawshab was greatly distressed by the internal quarrels in which his brother, Abul Hasan Mansur played a conspiracy in killing Abdullah bin Abbas al-Shawiri in Yamen. Jafar bin Mansur was deadly against his brother and went to Maghrib at the Fatimid court. He reached Maghrib when Imam al-Mahdi had died in 322/934. He was however well received by Imam al-Qaim and his services were amply rewarded and was given the charge of mission. He was held in great esteem for his learning and ability. He also served whole heartedly to Imam al-Mansur and Imam al-Muizz. - 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. - It Is Through Your Light That It Has Come To Be So By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
In Egypt, the festival of Navroz was celebrated with great pomp. It must be known that Egypt under the Fatimid remained largely a Sunni country and Ismailism won only a limited following among the population. Cairo alone housed a large Sunni population. When Imam al-Muizz found that the general Muslims took less interest publicly in the festival, he prohibited public festivities on Navroz in 363/974. Thus, the celebration first moved to the streets of Cairo, to the Azhar, and, finally, to the palace itself. These changes show in part how a popular celebration moved progressively close to the Ismaili centre of Cairo and ultimately was assimilated into the ceremonial of the court. The general population probably did not desist from its customary practices on the festival, but the ceremony that took place at court was stripped of all popular elements. - The amazement of Praying Hands Tattoos By : Robert Thomson
Praying hand tattoos can show one's godliness and keenness to their faith. - 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" - Introduction To The Epic Mahabharata By : Victor Epand
This article gives a brief introduction to the epic drama from India - The Mahabharata. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent, and is a major text of Hinduism. - Vedic Astrology Through The Zodiac Sign Of Cancer By : Victor Epand
There are a variety of books that are associated with vedic astrology that specialize in the study of the Zodiac calendar, which includes the sign of Cancer. - 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. - The Basic Fundamentals Of Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
The astrological charts that individuals and scientist use in Vedic Astrology are completely different the charts that are used in the more modern Western Astrology. - 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. - Value Of Vedic Astrology In The Zodiac Symbol Of Taurus By : Victor Epand
Individuals born under the Zodiac sign of Taurus have a overwhelming tendency to indulge in foods that are rich in calories and flavor. To find out more about the Zodiac sign of Taurus, then there are plenty of books available that will allow individuals to research the true meaning of this sign. - Individuals Teaching Devotion To Others By : Victor Epand
There are a variety of vedic books available on the market today that deal with a number of vedic views that were originally based on the ancient Indian culture. - 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. - Vedic Astrology Surrounding The Zodiac Sign Of Sagittarius By : Victor Epand
There are a variety of books that are associated with vedic astrology that specialize in the study of the Zodiac calendar, which includes the sign of Sagittarius. - Ismailis in Syria By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Syria is an original homeland of the Ismailis. It is located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean sea. Iraq bound it on the east on the north by Turkey, on the west by Lebanon and the Mediterranean sea and on the south by Jordan and Israel. The Ismailis mostly flourished in Salamia, where Imam Ismail resided secretly till death in 158/775. Imam Muhammad bin Ismail also came to live in Salamia, where he died in 197/813. The Abbasids intensified operations in search of the Imam, thus Imam Wafi Ahmad went to Syria and lived in the castle of Masiyaf for some time. The Ismaili da'is in search of a new residence for their Imam came to Salamia and inspected the town and approached the owner, Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Saleh, who had transformed the town into a flourishing commercial centre. Soon afterwards, Salamia became the headquarters of Ismaili dawat. Imam Wafi Ahmad retired into solitude and died in Salamia in 212/828. Imam Taqi Muhammad is reported to have died in 225/840 in Salamia after bequeathing the office of Imamate to his son, Imam Radi Abdullah. Imam al-Mahdi lived in Salamia in a thick of insecure milieu in the cloak of a merchant and relinquished it in 286/899. - The Study Of Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
Individuals that study Vedic Astrology will find that there are a variety of vedic books available that focus on the Zodiac Symbols and their true meanings. - 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 Basics Of Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
The study of vedic astrology originated in ancient India by spiritual scientists, who were interested in developing a more complete knowledge of this remarkable subject. - 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 Study Of Vedic Astrology In The Symbol Of Gemini By : Victor Epand
Vedic astrology presents itself with a wisdom of a scientific manner that has been surrounded by superstition and mysticism in the past. - 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. - 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. - Ismailis in East Africa By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"The drought and water shortage had remained the buzzwords in Kutchh and Kathiawar and weather condition had taken a heavy toll onto the economy of the entire region. The people therefore moved elsewhere in search of subsistence. The Ismaili migrants left their Indian homeland and arrived in East Africa. The early reported arrivals took place in 1815 in Tanganyika. In fact, the Indian Ismailis came to Africa with entrepreneurial skills in their blood, mercantile nature in their brains and immense calibre to labour in their muscles, but with empty pockets. The first Jamatkhana was built in Zanzibar in 1838. The new Jamatkhana at Nairobi was opened on January 29, 1920, - Ismailis in Central Asia By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
The term "Central Asia" will include here the mountainous regions of China, Soviet Union, including Hindukush, Pamir, Yarkand, Wakhan, Oxus, Shagnan, Gilgit, Hunza and Chitral.
During the period of Imam al-Mustansir billah, Nasir Khusaro was designated as a hujjat of Khorasan and Badakhshan. He came from Khorasan and launched mass conversion in Central Asia. When public pressure against him escalated, he found refuge in Yamghan, in the court of Ali bin al-Asad, an intellectual Ismaili prince in the mountainous region of Badakhshan. Thus Yamghan became synonymous with prison, where he died. - Ask For Help If You Need It - Guardian Angels Are Here to Help By : Gen Wright
Think about the last time you had a problem and you prayed to God for help. Perhaps it was difficulty with your career, your family, your health, and other areas. - 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. - The Process of Healing With Guardian Angel Energy By : Gen Wright
In our busy schedules and everyday lives, we sometimes neglect our health and spiritual well being. This is sometimes inevitable. - A Quick Introduction to Angel Chi Art By : Gen Wright
An angel exists in the spiritual realm. Not everybody sees them but psychics and highly sensitive or religious people often claim that they exist. - The Third Jihad - The War Against Our Way Of Life By : Robert Thomson
The Jihadist are plotting to take over America. The Third Jihad is a picture that shows the fact and includes interviews with important individuals in the US goverment. - 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. - Ismailis 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. - Ismailia Associations By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"In 1944, Imam Sultan Muhammad changed the name of Recreation Club Institute into the Ismailia Association for India. Ali Muhammad Macklai was appointed its President with Alijah Rajab Ali Muhammad Dandawala as Vice-President and Itmadi Rehmatuallah Virjee as Hon. Secretary. Thus, the Ismailia Recreation Club was the progenitor of the Ismailia Association. In view of his long selfless services, the Imam granted the titles of Huzur Wazir (minister in attendance) and Commander in Chief to Ali Muhammad Macklai. - Zodiac Symbol Leo From Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
Leo is the king of beast and by studying the Zodiac in a variety of Vedic books that are available on the market today you are able to get a better understanding of who you really are. - 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. - Mundane Attachments - The Cause Of Spiritual Failure By : Victor Epand
This article describes how attachment can keep one in the cycle of birth and death and describes some of the ways one can escape them. - The Five Most Important Limbs Of Devotional Practice By : Victor Epand
This article briefly describes the importance of practicing the five main limbs of bhakti, devotional service. They also describe the way you do them. - Zodiac Symbol Scorpio From Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
The intelligence level of an individual born under the sign of Scorpio of the Zodiac in Vedic Astrology is often unnoticed. - Zodiac Symbol Pisces From Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
The astrological sign of Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions and individuals born under this sign tend to be daredevils and risk-takers. - Zodiac Symbol Virgo From Vedic Astrology By : Victor Epand
Individuals born under the Zodiac sign of Virgo the Virgin have a taste in fine arts and literature and tend to become philosophers or writers. - 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. - Vrindavan: The Land Of The Supreme Cowherd Boy By : Victor Epand
This article describes the location and the special features of Vrindavan, the sacred piece of land, and discusses its greatness. - Vaishnava Sarvabhauma - Jagannath Das Babaji And His Teachings By : Victor Epand
This article gives a few instructive points from the life and teachings of this great personality and discusses their special significance. - The Sacrifices Of The Different Ages By : Victor Epand
This article briefly explains each type of worship that was performed in each previous age and the appropriate method for the age we live in. - The Six Goswamis: The Embodiments Of Spiritual Perfection By : Victor Epand
This articles briefly describes the glories of the six Goswamis and looks at the special ways in which they pleased God. - The Powerful Devious Demons And Their Exploits By : Victor Epand
This article explains the source of power of the demons and their devious mentality. It also describes the adventures of some of them. - The Demigods And The Heavenly Enjoyments By : Victor Epand
This article defines the abodes of the demigods and Lord Shiva. It also looks closely at the nature of Lord Shiva and at His relationship to Lord Krishna. - 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. - Shiva: The Auspicious One And His Glories By : Victor Epand
This article brieftly introduces Lord Siva and his names and qualities. The article also looks at the means to appease Him. - Nonprofit Charitable Solicitation Laws By : BizCentral USA
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. - 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. - 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. - How To Write Great Funeral Speeches By : Gen Wright
There are many reasons why even the most accomplished writers find writing funeral speeches difficult. For one, it is not everyday that a writer is given the responsibility to write a funeral speech. So there is no previous experience to draw upon. - 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. - Ismaili Flag - Significant Features Of Both Colors By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"We have described above the features of green and red colours. We will briefly proceed to discuss significant characteristics of these two colours together.
Ibn Khaldun (d. 1406) writes in Muqaddimah (1:186) that Khadija asked, what garment he liked best to wear during revelation, and the Prophet replied, "White and green ones", whereupon she said that it was an angel, meaning that green and white, are the colours of goodness and of the angels." Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (d. 855) writes that when the revelation came, the Prophet covered his head with almost green mantle, his face grew red, he snored as one asleep, or rattled like a young camel; after some time he recovered (Masnad, Cairo, 1949, 4:222). - What Is Incense And How It Can Help You By : Victor Epand
This article explains what incense is. It briefly describes the historical usage of incense by various cultures and how incense can be used by people to alter consciousness through the sense of smell. - Ismaili Flag - Red Color - Its Special Features By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Red (ahmar) is the colour of fire and blood. It is linked with vital force. It is gushing colour, hot and male, unlike green. Adam signifies red in Hebrew. Red (ahmar) is used only once in the Koran (35:27-8) in the plural form humr. The red sulphur (kibrit ahmar) of Islamic esotericism denotes Universal Man. Abdullah Numair narrates on the authority of al-Bari; who said, "I have never seen anyone more attractive and elegant in a red cloak than the Prophet" (Tabaqat, 2:534). Jabir b. Abdullah also narrates, "The Prophet put on his red sheet on the Eids and Fridays" (Ibid). Abu Juhaifah Wahab bin Abdullah relates: "I saw the Prophet in Mecca at Batha. He was in a tent made of red leather. Bilal came out with water, which the Prophet had made his ablutions. Then he came out wearing a red mantle." - Ismaili Flag - Pre-Islamic Period By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Warfare in pre-Islamic Arabia was waged regularly for a certain part of each year as an ordinary part of the routine of tribal life, the ostensible motive being the desire for plunder or revenge. In the Meccan oligarchy the clan of Abdul Dar of Qoraish enjoyed the privilege of holding the tribal standard. Before the advent of Islam, the Qoraish waged a war on another tribe; they received from the hands of Qassi (d. 480) the liwa, a piece of white cloth, which Qassi himself had attached to a lance. In those days, the banner of war, offensive or defensive was hoisted in the dar al-nadwah (council chamber); this was the chief prerogative of Qassi. The dar al-nadwah was a kind of town hall on the north of Kaba in Mecca. The champions who offered themselves for single combat wore distinctive signs on their armour, but nothing more specific is known of these signs or emblems. The Arab poets enjoyed to compare the flowers of the garden with the flags of different tribes, and also composed couplets to dignify the banners. - Varas Dayabhai Velji By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1870-1937)
Veljibhai (d.1922) had two sons in Kathiawar, Dayabhai and Kassimbhai with two daughters from his first wife. He had also two other sons, Hussainbhai and Valibhai with one daughter from his second wife. Among these four sons and three daughters, the most famous was Varas Dayabhai Velji.
Varas Dayabhai was born in Bhankh, Kathiawar most probably in 1870 and lost his mother in infancy. His father thus married second time. Varas Dayabhai was eager for education, but could not acquire it and learnt Gujrati to some extent from his sisters.
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