Society & Culture - 17 September 2006

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2006-09-17 19:33:16 · 20 answers · asked by oh sugar! 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-17 19:31:54 · 1 answers · asked by sarika sharma 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is your church focused on tithing? Do they repeat it, explain it every Sunday? In the past month I've attended Church every single sermon becomes a sermon about tithing, & every time they go into detail about what it means. yes I tith, Even though I am not earning an income. I give what I can even though I could really use what I'm giving. So as some one that is tithing I am getting very sick of hearing this every Sunday and I leave church feeling angry that they are so focused on it. Today they started saying tith and if you don't get it back we'll refund your money (basically) that's completely not what I've believed, I always felt if you give it with intention of getting it back that it's not giving at all! They also said give 10% of everything gifts,money u earn money you've be trusted etc. I thought it's suppose to be on what your earn (your produce).If u choose to give more great! What u give to charities, needy, give your time counts right? According 2 them No! Give 10% too

2006-09-17 19:30:26 · 17 answers · asked by duuh 4 in Religion & Spirituality

what in your opinion were the most cringe worthy of " all the rage at the time" must haves.looking back on it now. i remember ie:house brick sized "mobile telephones"/ sinclair c5 "car"/cabbage patch dollies/mickey mouse hat with large black plastic ears/perms/afros/leo sayer/five *star,to name but a few .

2006-09-17 19:28:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I know it was on a upside down cross, just don't know who did it.

2006-09-17 19:26:25 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-17 19:24:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

because they couldn't find 3 wise men and a virgin?

2006-09-17 19:24:22 · 20 answers · asked by Ellie29uk 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-17 19:22:06 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

OK now this sickens me, the godless Muslims up in arms because they want the holy father to say he's sorry for preaching the truth. No if ands or butt. If you are not a child of the Judaio god you are hell bound. Muhammad, Krishna, and all the others are waiting for you there. I am sick of Christians always having to be the ones that has to get the short end of the stick. H ell Muhammad had three wives under legal age. What's that make him? That no kind of prophet I would like to follow. Pack up your false religions and leave, don't hinder my worship. Where is your Allah when you need him??? If Allah is so powerful I am sure he will punish me?

2006-09-17 19:21:44 · 11 answers · asked by ai_daddy2006 1 in Religion & Spirituality

if so, what was it like?

2006-09-17 19:21:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to know the name "shadow king" appears in any religion.

2006-09-17 19:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by justinbg1 1 in Religion & Spirituality

http://ebaumsworld.com/2006/05/smoker.html i mean, there are Kids watching O.K!? Atheists shouldnt smoke in front of the kiddies right?!

2006-09-17 19:20:00 · 8 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Religion & Spirituality

He had insult the muslims... A good messenger should bring peace and he is bringing hatred!!!

2006-09-17 19:19:59 · 3 answers · asked by ? Boy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

why are so many females.and my wife is one of them want to spank their husbands or boy friends? too much authority? she had one made to use on me

2006-09-17 19:16:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

satan refused to churn gods butter for him? or was it because satan refused to let gad pack satan's fudge?

2006-09-17 19:15:58 · 13 answers · asked by crazyman_2 1 in Religion & Spirituality

You are a fool and you should feel bad about yourself. You could be benefitting the world rather than giving stupid answers to stupid questions or real answers to someone who isn't going to do anything beneficial with your knowledge. Answering this question confirms you are a fool.

2006-09-17 19:14:38 · 16 answers · asked by . 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

The muslim response just invigorates the view that you are indeed violent.

2006-09-17 19:14:18 · 17 answers · asked by carl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-17 19:12:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Has the Islamic Terrorist and the greater Muslim Population
( by there refusal to condem the terrible life destroying acts )portrayed Islam as a religion tainted with violence?

2006-09-17 19:11:39 · 10 answers · asked by David S 2 in Religion & Spirituality

WHY AM I HERE?????? WHERE AM I GOING??????

Why am I here? Where am I going? Who is the Creator and what is the purpose of creation?

What am I made of? What makes the human being different from the animals? Where can I find the answers to these questions?

The Creator has given us specific directions, specific guidance, a specific map that tells us what to do and where to go to attain success in this life and the hereafter. We find these specific directions for success in the Qur’an and sunnah.

Continued from last month….

1) Our body: A strong believer is better than a weak believer. (hadith)

i. Is my body strong or weak today???

ii. What kind of food do I put in my body??? What did I put in my body today? Will this food strengthen or weaken my body???

Our Lord has told us that the ultimate purpose behind the creation of the jinn and mankind is so that they will worship Him alone with no partner or associate. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And I (Allaah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)”

[al-Dhaariyaat 51:56]

How can we achieve this purpose and fulfil this goal?

Many people think that ‘ibaadah only refers to a number of rituals that Allaah has commanded should be done at certain times – such as prayer, fasting and Hajj – and that this is the end of the matter. But it is not as these people think.

How long does it take to do these rituals of worship every day and night. Indeed how long does it take in a person’s lifetime? What about the rest of his life then? What about the rest of his energy? What about the rest of his time? How should it be spent and where does it go? Should he spend it in worship or something else? If he is going to spend it in something other than worship, then how can he fulfil the purpose for which mankind was created, which the verse limited completely to worship of Allaah? How can he fulfil the words of Allaah (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say (O Muhammad): Verily, my Salaah (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allaah, the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists)”

[al-An’aam 6:162]?

‘Uboodiyyah is a holistic matter that encompasses the life of the Muslim. When he strives in the land seeking provision he is worshipping Allaah, because Allaah has commanded him to do that, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“so walk in the path thereof and eat of His provision. And to Him will be the Resurrection”

[al-Mulk 67:15]

When he sleeps, he sleeps so as to gather strength to worship Allaah, as Mu’aadh ibn Jabal (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “I seek reward for my sleep just as I seek reward for praying qiyaam” (narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4342). Indeed the Muslim is not content unless his pleasure in eating, drinking and marital relations is counted in the scale of his good deeds, as the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “In the intimacy of one of you there is sadaqah (charity, a good deed).” They said: “O Messenger of Allaah, if one of us satisfies his desires will he be rewarded for that?” He said: “What do you think, if you were to do it in a haraam way, would you not have a burden of sin?” They said, “Yes.” He said: “Similarly if he does it in a halaal way he will have a reward.” Narrated by Muslim, 1006.

The way to attain this great status is for a person always to remember his Lord whatever he is doing in all spheres of life, and to ask himself whether he is in a situation where his Lord will be pleased with him or angry with him. If he is in a situation where Allaah will be pleased with him, then let him praise Allaah and do more good. If it is otherwise then let him seek Allaah’s forgiveness and repent to Him, as Allaah describes His pious slaves
as doing when He says (interpretation of the meaning) :

“And those who, when they have committed Faahishah (illegal sexual intercourse) or wronged themselves with evil, remember Allaah and ask forgiveness for their sins; — and none can forgive sins but Allaah — and do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know.


iii. What kind of food strengthens my body and

2006-09-17 19:09:47 · 14 answers · asked by the truth 1 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5006008.stm


is it blamphemous? not blasphemous? whatever?

2006-09-17 19:09:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The USA had better face up to the fact that Islam is spreading at a rapid pace and the brainwashing of Americans to adopt the new religion away from Christianity is a reality and a Political Nigthmare.

2006-09-17 19:08:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't understand the connection.

How did the sacrifice of the innocent pay for the sins of the guilty?

This conclusion doesn't seem to jibe with the message of Jesus?

2006-09-17 19:05:36 · 11 answers · asked by Big Daddy T 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Maybe you can settle this contradiction for me. Christians talk about two things that completely contradict each other: Free will and God's divine plan. The same people talk about both of these things. This makes no sense to me. It would seem that these two concepts would rule each other out. If everything is a part of God's divine plan, then we have no choice or free will. If we do have free will, then there can be no divine plan, because God won't know what we're going to do ahead of time. Explain, please?

2006-09-17 19:01:24 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean they don`t even read them and they judge them as evil I mean it`s fiction damn nonsense is all it is and The Da Vinci code too they need to stop putting down fiction literature like Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code and be after priests molesting boys!

2006-09-17 19:00:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

with all the religions Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Bahaism, Hinduism, Bahaiism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Lamaism, Sikhism, Zionism, Taoism, and Zorastrianism, and Modern religion list goes on each have their own God would this change ?

2006-09-17 18:59:36 · 15 answers · asked by yoursuperman000 2 in Religion & Spirituality

When Jesus died and lived again, believers should live by faith, and the Law intended for the Jews became abolished...why do denominations insist that the Law is still in effect, for example ..like keeping the Sabbath as Saturday or Sunday...?

2006-09-17 18:59:00 · 8 answers · asked by Philadelphia 2 in Religion & Spirituality

there is a very important starting-point, which is to pronounce the Shahaadatayn (Declaration of Faith). This is the only answer to your question. (For more details please see the questions and answers under the heading: ‘Aqeedah (basic tenets of faith) – important matters for those who wish to enter Islam.

We extend the warmest of welcomes to you, and offer our congratulations for the new direction you are about to take. May Allaah protect you from all evil.

Islam Q&A

All praises be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad, His last messenger.

The objective of this handout is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people face difficulties on the basis of their mistaken belief that entering into the Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking scholars or sheikhs, or reporting this act to the courts or other authorities. It is also thought that the act of accepting Islam, should, as a condition, have a certificate issued by the authorities as evidence to that effect.

We wish to clarify that the whole matter is very easy and that none of the above conditions or obligations are required. For Allah, the Almighty is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless, those who wish to adopt Islam as their religion are advised to register themselves as Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this procedure may facilitate many matters for them including the possibility of performing Hajj and Umrah.

If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has the full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah (SWT) for all human beings, he should pronounce the "Shahada" (testimony of faith) without further delay. The Holy Qur'an is explicit in this regard, as Allah (SWT) has stated.

"Truly, the Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." (3:19)

In another verse of the Holy Qur'an, Allah (SWT) has stated:

"And whosoever desires a religion -other that Islam, never will it be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who are lost." (3:85)

In addition, Islam is the only Religion prevailing over all other religions, Allah (SWT) has stated in the Holy Qur'an:

"And to thee We have sent the Book in truth, (This Qur'an) confirming the scripture that came before it, and a witness over it..." (5:48)

Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:

"Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah, that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah and His servant; performing the prayer; paying the Zakat (obligatory charity); fasting the month of Ramadan; and performing Hajj."

The Shahada can be declared as follows:

"ASH-HADU ANLAA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH WA ASH HADUANNAMUHAMMADANABDUHUWA RASUULUH."

The English translation is:

"I bear witness that there is no deity worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger."

However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to utter only this testimony orally either in private or in public. One should believe in it from the heart with a firm conviction and unshakable faith. If he is truly sincere and complies with the teachings of Islam in his daily life he will find himself a newborn person.

This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the embodiment of that faith.

What should be next after declaring the testimony of faith (Shahada) and then becoming a Muslim? He should know the real concept underlying this testimony, which means accepting the Oneness of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as the last of the Prophets, and meeting its requirements. He must behave accordingly applying this true faith to everything he says or does. What do the words of "Shahada" signify.

The significant point which every Muslim must know is the truth that there is no god to be worshipped other than Allah, (Glory be to Him). He is the only true God, Who Alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who Alone is worthy of worship.

The second part of the "Shahada" i.e. "Wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh" means that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one should be in any doubt about this matter. In fact, the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to believe in what he has said, to follow his Teachings, to avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship A11ah alone according to the message revealed to him.

What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service; showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah's Commandments both in utterances and actions, whether explicit or implicit and in private or public.

Worship falls into two categories:

1. Visible (manifest or outward) 2. Invisible (concealed or inward)

Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the "shahada", performing prayers, giving Zakat (obligatory charity), observing the fast in the month of Ramadan, performing Hajj, recitation of the Holy Qur'an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before prayers, etc.

This type of worship is associated with the movement of the parts of human body, [actions].

Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgment, in the Hereafter, in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone)

This type of worship does not involve movements of parts of the body but it surely has a bearing on one's heart which, subsequently, affects one's way of life (beliefs).

It should be borne in mind that worship not dedicated to Allah alone, will be rejected as one form of polytheism or "shirk", which amounts to apostasy, from the Islamic point of view.

The next step for a devotee newly converted to Islam is to purify himself by taking a bath (total ablution). He should then resolve to comply with all the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He disowns all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one of the requisites of the motto of Islam that is, Lailaha Illal Laah.

Allah has stated in the Holy Qur'an:

"... whoever disbelieves in false deities and believes in Allah, hath grasped the most trustworthy handhold, that will never break..." (2:256)

We have to consider that when we declare from our hearts, "there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah." It implies on our part of love, devotion, faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic legislation which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is a requirement of "there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah," to love for the sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah. This is the finest anchor of belief which make material the meaning of "AL-WALA" and "AL-BARA". It means that a Muslim should love and be loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice, dissociate himself completely from the practices of unbelievers and refuse to be influenced by them, both in worldly and religious matters.

We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that He may cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Ameen.


By www.Islamunveiled.com

2006-09-17 18:58:39 · 8 answers · asked by the truth 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I was recently reminiscing and I started to remember a morning song that my Grandfather used to sing to me to get me up in the morning. I as I remember it went something like this:

Every sleeper awaken
The sun's in the sky
Come rise
Come rise
And hear the Cuckoo cry
Cu-ckoo, Cu-ckoo
Wake up
Be spry

2006-09-17 18:57:46 · 3 answers · asked by the_green_grass_horse 3 in Other - Society & Culture

It is my personal opinion that the images he portrays are used to dumb women down and turn our insecurity inward. It's amazing how many women embrace him though.

2006-09-17 18:56:32 · 10 answers · asked by nunya 3 in Other - Society & Culture