Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Friday, April 22, 2011

A Timely Insight To The Discipline Of Personal Prophecy And Its Purpose.

By Robert Little


One of the most controversial aspects of the current religious world involves that of personal prophecy. The ultimate aim of this activity is for individuals to comprehend and thus carry out the specific purpose that God has for them in this life. Edification and exhortation of the spirit are said to be just some of the successful outcomes of this activity.

Error and limitation are just two of the hallmarks of humankind. This can often be due to the obscurity of our languages. Regularly using these techniques is said to help make clear these obscurities through receiving the actual words of the Lord. Nevertheless these techniques have been subject to a certain amount of criticism, especially for being too spiritual to the point of being new age. However, there are numerous accounts within the Bible that appear to give the practice adequate credibility.

The Bible is said to be full of examples and stories that serve to highlight this phenomenon. When Adam was said to have eaten from the forbidden tree God was said to reveal to him that he would die. Later, in the New Testament in fact, Mary and Joseph were said to have received prophetic words in the Temple.

In its simplest terms this activity can be very similar to that of talking in tongues. Their similarities center on the fact that they are both believed to help individuals instead of the Church as a whole. It takes effect in diverse ways depending on the individual; some tell of a kind of 'bubbling up' of the words from within, whilst for others it remains almost exclusively visionary.

Vital to the understanding of the process is being aware that it is mean't to personally guide each different person rather than to be used within teaching. In actual fact almost no teaching is involved surrounding the practice of receiving prophetic words.

The process of receiving this gift is not necessarily limited to the initial encounter with a prophet. Words can also be channelled through dreams or visions. Nonetheless some work will be involved in making oneself ready for such a gift such as, for example, regular prayer and scripture studies.

In summary, personal prophecy is regarded as being a special gift from the Lord that is intended for the use of people in both self-definition and fulfilment. The fact is, whether one agrees that it is a vital part of one's growth or not, the practice has been around for just as long as we have.






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Taurus And Libra Love Pair And Compatibility? Does It work?

By Brock Thompson


When Taurus and Libra come together in a love affair, it can be the unification of two halves of a whole. These two Signs are thought of as being karmically linked. They're both looking for security in a relationship and they share a love of art, poetry and culture. This relationship may start slowly as, on the surface, they might have few common interests. However, once they understand one another they may learn they have much more in common than was first apparent.

Taurus and Libra both have a really like for the arts. These folks acknowledge high-quality eating and theater, collecting art and music. Satisfaction -- physical, visual -- is a premium for these two Signs and symptoms. They each loved to woo and be wooed; courtship is a vital aspect of any poet relationship for them, and since they both possess this need, they fit effectively together. Taurus appreciates Libra's appeal; if stubborn Taurus doesn't get their way, diplomatic Libra is able to clean items at the time of and retain the peace.

Libra appreciates the luxuries which sensual Taurus offers them.They also have much to educate one another: Libra can help Taurus see the diverse sides of a situation, and Taurus can assist Libra overcome their notorious indecision.Both Taurus and Libra are ruled by the Earth Venus (Loved and Money). These companions share a enjoyed of splendor, luxurious, really like and romance. Libra in specific is keen on stability; each partners have charming personalities and wish harmony in their personal relationships.

Venus's affect can produce problems as high, having said that; these two Signs can both tend toward laziness and snobbery, Taurus being founded on belongings and Libra based on intellect. Taurus is an This planet Sign and Libra is an Air Indicator. Taurus will get through existence relying on their innate practicality, although Libra relies on intellectual exploration. Taurus asks, "How can doing so improve me realize my ambitions in life?" Libra, as a various hand, focuses on mental stimuli, regardless of whether it's useful or not. Turmoil can arise in doing so partnership if Taurus seems too possessive or Libra looks too flirtatious and social. Sometimes these folks simply don't fairly recognize the place the other is coming from.

If they desire theirs to be a long-lasting romantic relationship, these folks have to learn to settle for which their scenery of the industry are distinct in tone and focus.Taurus is a Fastened Sign and Libra is a Cardinal Signal. In standard in this romantic relationship, Libra initiates it and Taurus keeps it going. A Fixed Signal won't budge, and Libra must understand the Bull's difficult tendency. With some tender persuasion, everything is possible -- and there is no Indicator a lot more gifted at soft, subtle persuasion and appeal than Libra.

On the various hand, Libra's indecision may irritate direct, to-the-point Taurus. As extended as Taurus tones straight down the tendency to opt for that their way is the solely appropriate way to do or see something, Libra can settle for Taurus's decisions. What's the finest element of the Taurus-Libra partnership? Their shared enjoyed of pleasure, elegance and tradition. Aesthetics are important to both companions, and their equivalent tastes and loves make theirs a partnership of great romance and concord.




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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Can the jinns strike the humans?

By Adam Asar


Strike of jinn is a widespread concept in the society. Almost everyone can tell a story about this, and this is valid for almost all the societies.

Shibli says that Sunni Islam scholars including Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari believe that jinns can harm a human by entering his body, and says that they explain this in their articles showing the verse in the surah (chapter) of Baqara (The Cow) which informs us about the situation of the people who take interest, as a proof for this: "Those who devour usury will not stand except as stand one whom the Satan by his touch Hath driven to madness". (1) When Ahmad Ibn Hanbal's son Abdullah asked him "Some people say that jinns can't enter the human body. What do you think about this?" he replied "They lie". (2)

Gulen (an Islamic scholar of our century) says about "on what conditions jinns can harm humans":

"Jinns can affect humans and attract them in different ways mostly when they are in a state of junub (ritually impure due to sexual intercourse or semen discharge), haid (menstruation) or nifas (the bleeding after childbirth). Also every sin is like a door for them. Especially sensitive people, spiritually ill ones, free and easy ones living far from prayer and the atmosphere of the praying people are affected by the jinns easily. Of course violation of the jinns' life borders or rights and occupying their homes or places without the word of Basmala (Bismi-llahi ar-rahmani ar-rahimi / In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful) are other important reasons for being harmed by them too. Therefore our prophet Hz. Muhammad (pbuh) teaches us to pray when we are entering to dirty places and prohibits us to perform salah in places like garbage dumps, baths, toilets, pastures and graveyards. He teaches us to pray like "Allahumma inni auzu bika min'al-hobsi wa'l-habais / My Allah, I take refugee in you from all the filths and the evils" when we are entering toilets (note: in old times generally toilets were not integrated into the homes and were standalone units in a garden). He wants us to be in clean places which can be a fortress to be protected from this kind of evils, to be with clean people, to construct an atmosphere of prayers and to protect ourselves with the worships.

So, the one who wants to protect himself from all the evils of the jinns must stay away far from the sins firstly thus closing the holes which let them in." (3)

(1) Shibli, Mystery of the Jinns, p. 258. (2) Shibli, mentioned book, p. 256-257. (3) Şahin, İnancın Glgesinde (In the shadow of the belief), p. 153-154.

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Black Magic and Satanic Possession

By Adam Asar


My brother after returning from a trip starting acting very strange. He would say weird things and now doesn't talk to anyone at all. He has been sitting outside for 2 months now. He has even spit on our mother. At first we thought there was something psychologically wrong with him. However when we took him to a mental doctor he talks as if he is fine. We think he is either possessed by a Jinn or some magic was done to him. How can you tell if someone is possessed or if magic was done to them? How do you remove it? My mother is getting very sick over this.

Praise be to Allaah

People who have had experience with such situations have related that the following are among the signs of a person who is possessed by jinn (or Satan):

Strong repulsion when hearing Qur'aan or Aathaan (call for prayers).

Episodes of losing consciousness and/or epileptic attacks, especially when Qur'aan is recited for the possessed person.

Frequent nightmares during sleep.

Tendency to avoid people accompanied by out-of-the-norm behavior.

The jinn who possesses him might speak when Qur'aan is recited for the possessed person.

Madness, as stated in the Qur'aan (interpretation of the meaning): "Those who devour usury will not stand except as stands one whom Satan by his touch hath driven to [epileptic] madness..."2:275

As for a person struck by magic he might experience the following:

Dislike of one's spouse, as indicated in the Qur'aan by the following verse (interpretation of the meaning): "And from these (angels) people learn that by which they cause separation between a man and his wife..." (Al-Baqarah, 2:102).

Different attitude in the house from that which is outside the house. For example, a person will feel that he is missing his family when is outside the house but when he goes home, love changes quickly to extreme hatred.

Inability to have sexual intercourse with one's spouse.

Frequent miscarriage for pregnant women.

Sudden change in behavior without obvious reason.

Complete loss of appetite for food.

Thinking or imagining one has done something when in reality one has not.

Sudden obedience and/or love for a particular person.

It should be noted that if a person experiences some of the above symptoms this does not necessarily mean that he is either possessed by a jinn or struck by black magic. It might be due to physiological or psychological reasons.

As for curing this condition the following steps are recommended:

Putting one's trust in Allah with sincere belief that He is the only cure for everything.

Reading Qur'aan and known supplications expressing seeking refuge, the most important and effective of which is sura 113 and 114, Al-Falaq and Al-Naas, which were used to cure the Prophet himself. Surah 112, Al-Ikhlaas, is recommended along with them, as well as the opening chapter of the Qur'aan, Al-Fatihah. To cure black magic some have successfully used seven lotus-tree leaves. The leaves should be crushed, then mixed them with water enough for taking a bath. The following verses from the Qur'aan are then recited: verse Al-Kursi (2:255), surah Al-Kafiroon (109), surah 112, 113, 114; the verses which mention magic, which are: in surah Al-Baqarah (2:102), Al-A'raaf (3:117-119), Yunus (10:79-82), and Taha (20:65-69). The possessed person drinks some of the water, and the rest is used to give him a bath.

Removing the elements of magic as was done by the Prophet when he was struck by black magic by a Jewish man called Lubaid Ben Al-'Aasim.

Eating seven Aa'liya Al-Barniy dates (among the dates of Al-Madinah) first thing in the morning; if not possible, any dates will suffice, by the will of Allaah.

Cupping-removing excess blood.

Supplications.

And we ask Allaah to cure your brother and ease your hardship and his, as He is the One who cures and there is no one else who can cure

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Become A Better Nurturer With Holistic Living Methods

By Kristen Michalak


We all face many different issues in our life that need to be corrected, but if you're reading this article right now you're probably wanting to work on healing the nurturing issues that you are facing.

You have to understand that nurturing concerns can attack many people in their day-to-day life from the young to the old and everywhere in between. It is not biased at all.

Healing these nurturing issues in your life is all about understanding how they came about on an energetic level so that you can balance the energy out on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical level.

Why do you have to balance everything out? That is very good question.

It is the lack of balancing everything out that causes these issues in the first place. It causes issues of frustration, and the energetic fields become overworked in multiple areas.

So now what do we do to correct this imbalance in our life?There are many different solutions that all share with you.

To work on a balance issue there are many different types of alternative methods and complementary therapies that you can incorporate into your life for a successful and complete healing of all of the nurturing concerns.

We are all going to be attracted to different types of therapies in our life because we are all our own unique and energetic vibrational beings from with in. It is not about competing are comparing with anyone else, but it is about finding what works for you for your own life.

You have to find these techniques that you are drawn to two working on your nurturing issues for a successful healing session. There is no right or wrong path, but rather one that fits you to a tee.

Some of the basic ways to get started with complementary therapies in your life for this issue is working with Reiki energy healing, crystal healing, sound vibrational healing, positive affirmations, soul connection, and many others. You have to find one that you feel drawn to in your own life.

For working with your nurturing issues in your life, I would like to give you a simple crystal healing technique. You can work with a Moonstone to remove the negative energies surrounding your nurturing issues today. Make sure to carry this crystal that is already cleansed and programmed for your healing session.

Remember it is all about focusing on your life, balancing on these issues, and finding something that works for you to release and heal these nurturing issues in your life today.




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Jinn Possession

By Adam Asar


Question Assalamo alaikum All our lives we have read and seen stories about Jinn taking possession of humans but what we are witnessing in unbelievable-our niece has been possessedd by a strange being that she is totally a different being talking totally different thngs during that time and when the being goes out of her she is the same old being-we are witnessing it with our own eyes so there is no chance of not believing and the worst part is that the family is such a strong aqeedah and practicing muslims and since that day (a month, _all the surahs and ayats recommended by the sunnat and ulema are being recited and practiced but nothing seems to work-a weak and decent girl gains such power as of a strong man when this happens- please tell what the sunnah or hadees says about it as we dont find any incidents in sahaba s life-the girl herself has never left namaz and has been teaching Quran to children since so many years plz guide jazakallah

Answer I suggest you do dua, recite and blow them and consult a good doctor. There is no need to involve mullah's etc. This is also termed as multi-personality disorder. Allah has given it and he alone can remove it.

AbuDawud Book 001, Hadith Number 0006. ---------- Chapter : What should a man utter while entering the privy.

Narated By Zayd ibn Arqam : The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) said: These privies are frequented by the jinns and devils. So when anyone amongst you goes there, he should say: "I seek refuge in Allah from male and female devils."

AbuDawud Book 022, Hadith Number 3883. ---------- Chapter : Not known.

Narated By AbudDarda' : I heard the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) say: If any of you is suffering from anything or his brother is suffering, he should say: Our Lord is Allah Who is in the heaven, holy is Thy name, Thy command reigns supreme in the heaven and the earth, as Thy mercy in the heaven, make Thy mercy in the earth; forgive us our sins, and our errors; Thou art the Lord of good men; send down mercy from Thy mercy, and remedy, and remedy from Thy remedy on this pain so that it is healed up.

AbuDawud Book 022, Hadith Number 3884. ---------- Chapter : Not known.

Narated By Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As : The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) sued to teach them the following words in the case of alarm: I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from His anger, the evil of His servants, the evil suggestions of the devils and their presence. Abdullah ibn Amr used to teach them to those of his children who had reached puberty, and he wrote them down (on some material) and hung on the child who had not reached puberty.

AbuDawud Book 008, Hadith Number 2597. ---------- Chapter : Not known.

Narated By Abdullah ibn Amr : When the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) was travelling and night came on, he said: O earth, my Lord and your Lord is Allah; I seek refuge in Allah from your evil, the evil of what you contain, the evil of what has been created in you, and the evil of what creeps upon you; I seek refuge in Allah from lions, from large black snakes, from other snakes, from scorpions, from the evil of jinn which inhabit a settlement, and from a parent and his offspring.

AbuDawud Book 020, Hadith Number 3724. ---------- Chapter : Covering vessels.

Narated By Jabir b. 'Abd Allah : The Prophet (may peace be upon him) as saying: Gather your children when darkness spreads, or in the evening (according to Musaddad), for the jinn are abroad and seize them.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Calvinistic Reformers Were Right About Worship: Defending the Historic View of the Regulative Principle

By Dr. Reg Barrow


In a large number of audio lectures and sermons, new books, republished books, newsletters, videos, tracts, web sites, etc., those of us who uphold the Reformation doctrine of the regulative principle have specifically set forth our positive position concerning public worship. Now our critics (such as Doug Wilson and Steve Schlissel) should provide something specific about their positive position on the public worship of God and the second commandment.

The critics must state specifically what the second commandment allows and what it forbids, to the best of their ability, after having studied the relevant data. They have taken their shots at our work, where we have stated our position. Once they have put forth their positive position we will critique it from the perspective of the regulative principle. Observers of this debate will then be able to determine which side represents the Scriptural position.

If the modern detractors of Reformation worship actually get around to presenting their position, the historical and theological sources of their views will be clear to all. It will be easy to see which side is following in the historical and theological footsteps of the Westminster Divines, the Reformation Dutch Synods, John Calvin, John Knox, Samuel Rutherford, George Gillespie, and John Owen.

There would then no longer be any question about who the real classical Protestants are and who is following the teaching of a different theological position.

I also ask the reader to consider the following questions: Were the Calvinistic Reformers and their Confessions all wrong in their interpretation of Scripture concerning worship? Were the Lutherans, Prelates and Romanists right?

Upon seeing the position on worship offered by detractors of the regulative principle, it will be possible to ascertain the following: Does their view confirm that they hold to the same theology of worship as the original Reformers? Or does it show the opposite, namely, that they embrace the worship theology of the Reformation's opponents? Do they hold to the Reformation position on worship or not?

There are two sides to the coin of the regulative principle of worship. If you agree with it and apply it faithfully to every part of public worship, you are in agreement with the Westminster Assembly and the Covenanted Reformation. If you fundamentally disagree with it, then you have embraced the fundamental principles of Roman Catholic worship.

There is no neutrality; you either worship God according to His appointment, or you will find some human substitute. (This article has been adapted from "Saul in the Cave of Adullam by Reg Barrow.)




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