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21: Druzes
"In 407/1016, an Iranian da'i, named Muhammad bin Ismail Nashtakin ad-Darazi came in Egypt, who professed the transmigration of souls. He also preached the divinity of Imam al-Hakim. He came from Bukhara to Cairo in 408/1017. Find... (View article)

22: Dower and Dowry
The word for dower generally used in the Koran is ajr (pl. ujur), meaning reward or the gift that is given to the bride. The word saduqat (pl. of saduqa) is also once used in the Koran to denote the nuptial gift (4:4), and the oth... (View article)

23: Religion and Condoms in Latin America
According to recent statistics, about 1.7 million people across Latin America were infected with HIV or AIDS in 2006, and 410,000 new cases had been reported that year as well. These numbers have shown no sign of abatement.Latin A... (View article)

24: Ayat Al-Ghadir
"The succession to the Prophet is the key question in Shi'ite Islam, and a principal factor separating them from the Sunni majority. It is seen that the Prophet had nominated Ali bin Abu Talib as his successor by rule of nass (inv... (View article)

25: Ahl Al-Dhimma
"According to Islamic law, the non-Muslims inhabited in the Islamic state were called ahlu dh-dhimmati (people of protection) or simply al-dhimma or dhimmis. They included the Christian, Jewish, Magian, Samaritan and Sabian. Ahl a... (View article)

26: Tips for making Family Reunion Invitation
Family reunions will be more anticipated by every member if the invitation is made appealing. Making the perfect family reunion invitation should be the preliminary concern of the organizer of any family reunion. So that you will ... (View article)

27: Easter through the parable of Butterfly
As a butterfly ascended overhead, one caterpillar alleged to the other, "You'll by no means get me up in one of those things."Yet for all caterpillars the time comes when the push to eat and grow collapses and he instinctively beg... (View article)

28: Origin of Navroz and Ismailism
Navroz is a Persian word, meaning new day of the year. The Arabs pronounced it as Niruz or Nairuz. The Sogdians called it Nau-Sard (the new year), and also is called Nishat Afroz Jashan in Iran. It is a spring festival, beginning ... (View article)

29: Nothing Just Happens
Nothing Just HappensI believe that we are all intended, created and sustained by the forces of ALL! The ALL is what I call God. I believe that this power source, this Infinite Intelligence knew and knows for certain, what it int... (View article)

30: How to Escape the Destruction: Part 2 of 3
Therefore, precious jeweled lights of my eyes, Allah alone has laid the most exalted of all paths before us. His quality is the one path. His actions, conduct, and good behavior are the one path. His trust, His justice, His thr... (View article)

31: Christian Life Coaching - Greater Living Without Undesirable Habits!
We start habits to help us establish a familiar world, and then depend on them to help us establish control. We would probably say these habits as good habits. Everyone of us have habits that are make up our character and what we ... (View article)

32: How Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Risked All to Give Jesus An Honorable Burial
As a crucified criminal in the eyes of the Law, what kind of burial do you suppose Jesus of Nazareth would normally have received? His body would probably have been thrown into a common grave set apart for criminals. It would be ... (View article)

33: How Mary Magdalene Became An Evangelist to the Apostles
For most of her days and nights, Mary Magdalene's life had been a mess! Many today believe she was a prostitute, but we don't know that for sure. However, if she was alive today, she might be a resident of a mental institution. ... (View article)

34: Divine Thinking and Personal Reality, Part 2
Knowing one's true SELFWe often identify ourselves with our physical body, with our emotions, and with our mind. These three principles represent our personality. We are often led to believe that the personality is the Self, where... (View article)

35: Divine Thinking And Personal Reality Part 1
In metaphysics we are taught that the mind plays an important role in determining one's reality. The combination of all our belief structures, attitudes, expectations, hopes, feelings, and subconscious imprints build up the "reali... (View article)

36: The 99 Beautiful Divine Names of Allah
"And Allah's are the best Names, therefore call on Him thereby, and leave alone those who violate the sanctity of His Names; they shall be recompensed for what they did; God's alone are the attributes of perfection; invoke Him, th... (View article)

37: Christmas Candy Canes
You see them everywhere. They are in the stores, used as window displays, yard decorations, Christmas tree ornaments and even as candy. The traditional candy cane is red and white with plenty of holiday cheer added to the mix. ... (View article)

38: LIE - My Unhappiness Is Someone Else
This is the lie that says that someone else or some external situation is responsible for my unhappiness. It is the lie that says I am not responsible in any way for my own unhappiness or misery. It is someone else's fault. It is ... (View article)