Society & Culture - 6 December 2006

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahabism
Says:-
Wahhabis see their role as a movement to restore Islam from what they perceive to be innovations, superstitions, deviancies, heresies and idolatries. There are many practices that they believe are contrary to Islam, such as:

* Listening to music or watching television.
* Listening to radio.
* Photographs or drawings of human beings or other living things which contain a soul.
* Praying at tombs. Praying at Mohammed's tomb is also considered "shirk" (polytheism).
* Invoking any prophet, Sufi saint, etc. other than God alone (Wahhabis say this is polytheistic).
* Celebrating annual feasts for the Mohammed or Sufi saints (see mawlid and urs).
* Wearing of charms, and believing in their healing power.
* Innovation in matters of religion (e.g. new methods of worship) - Bid‘ah.

It is as a result of these and several other beliefs that Wahhabis may brand people from Sunni sects, and particularly those of the Shia sect, as heretics. This has led many to associate Wahhabis with 'takfiris'.

‘takfiris’ roughly translates to ‘Islamist extremists’

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takfiri

2006-12-06 01:55:40 · 6 answers · asked by kayamat_ka_din 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Know anyone who call themselves muslim and support the establishment of the state of israel?

2006-12-06 01:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by ali 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-12-06 01:52:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My boss is a filthy version of David Brent... I have to get something really really good.... forget blow up dolls, penis extensions this has all been done.... I need a really funny present....

2006-12-06 01:51:43 · 21 answers · asked by billy 5 in Christmas

Be specific, What books do you like to read? Do you study themes? What resources do you use?

2006-12-06 01:50:21 · 15 answers · asked by jabbergirl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-06 01:49:41 · 12 answers · asked by sl6970 2 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-06 01:49:27 · 5 answers · asked by Georgia 06 1 in Etiquette

2006-12-06 01:49:03 · 9 answers · asked by little_big_dude21 2 in Languages

This is clearly an attempt to PROMOTE sin !!
The meaning is clear. . . . .'Don't worry about what you do in Vegas, because nobody will ever know' . Go ahead and cheat on your spouse, go ahead and have sex with the Vegas prostitutes cause no one will ever know .

God Will Know !!!

I'm never going to Vegas, or spending one penny in Vegas !!
I'm not gonna support hedonism and a 'Sodom and Gomorrah' like atmosphere !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you think ???

2006-12-06 01:48:59 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-06 01:48:19 · 11 answers · asked by Armand P 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I guess I've never thought of him as a prophet?

2006-12-06 01:47:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i really want to know it anyone saw a ghost and did it float or anything else tell me the story thanx too much

2006-12-06 01:46:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2006-12-06 01:45:44 · 16 answers · asked by Zifikos 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What 3 minutes of your life most shaped who you are today?

2006-12-06 01:44:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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What is typical american:
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2006-12-06 01:43:45 · 6 answers · asked by Christina1802 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-06 01:43:38 · 14 answers · asked by Zifikos 5 in Religion & Spirituality

May I take this opportunity of wishing all Yahooers a fab Holiday Season and all the very best for the New Year and 2007.

Looking forward to answering more questions.

With very best wishes.

2006-12-06 01:43:33 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Hi, I'm an officer of a service club at my high school, and (obviously) I have to help find events for us to do. Are there any other options besides volunteermatch and guidestar? Thanks in advance!

2006-12-06 01:43:31 · 7 answers · asked by Person 2 in Community Service

I didn't do anything to them, I understand them. I try to study about the black customs by watching BET and listening to rap. The other day there was a group of them talking to each other saying ***.ga this and ***.ga that so i went up to them to make friends and I was like, What's up my ******, what's crackin', Yo, I be bumpin' these lyrics hard. They got mad at me, but I was just trying to be one with their culture.

2006-12-06 01:42:49 · 13 answers · asked by Pimp of the Day 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I have decided to "drop out" of Christmas, starting now. I am sick and tired of being part of the mass hynosis which pervades this nation at this time of year. From now on, I will honor each loved one on HIS or HER birthday. (Please don't try to guilt me because December 25 is Jesus' birthday. If you do, you'll have to prove that; even if it is His birthday, I doubt he feels honored because you make Sears and Zales rich.) Aren't you all as tired as I am of making the major retailers very, very rich by buying their merchandise? Aren't you all as tired as I am of being lockstepped into the same old rituals year after year?
You have no idea how FREE I feel and how ridiculous the scene looks when you step back and observe instead of participate. No, I'm not a lonely, cynical person...not at all. I am a highly educated adult woman with a great family and good friends. In many ways my life is charmed. Are there others out there who've come to the same conclusions as I have?

2006-12-06 01:42:27 · 11 answers · asked by Big Charlotte 2 in Christmas

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i am doing a chapel on the boldness of faith and not discouraging others by beign bold. my message needs to be five minutes and i have two and a half of words. an activity would finish it off. ideas?

2006-12-06 01:40:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-12-06 01:39:02 · 7 answers · asked by vegetable soup 5 in Other - Society & Culture

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2006-12-06 01:38:32 · 20 answers · asked by doc_drew1989 1 in Etiquette

"Father...I do not ask in behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their words...that they also may be in Us." (John 17: 20-21)

2006-12-06 01:37:09 · 7 answers · asked by John 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-06 01:36:33 · 11 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 4 in Religion & Spirituality

i was trying to look somewhat sexy bc i knew i would see my crush, so i wore a white t-shirt, just a normal shirt with a carebear on it. but then later, i saw that it is somewhat see thru and i was wearing a white bra under it. would this be a turn-on or would you be embarrassed for me? she looked at my chest and smiled. i thought it because of the carebear.

2006-12-06 01:36:21 · 5 answers · asked by rhiannon_kc 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender