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The Blissful Bali Wedding By: Dharma Putra
Bali Wedding can also be the right choice for couples on a budget. You can have your wedding celebrated rightfully according to your taste without having to sacrifice your finance. Imagine yourself saying the sacred words I do to your future spouse by the smooth sandy beach with sunset as the background of you and your beloved. Its going to be perfect.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-21)
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Accurate Psychic Advice Is Not Easy To Find Or Is It? By: Nikkita Chan
Accurate Psychic Advice is Not Easy to Find Or is It?(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-17)
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Nafs By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
The word nafs (pl. anfus, nufus) is derived from the verb nafusa meaning to be precious or valuable. As is said naffasa (to cheer up, reassure or relieve) and tanaffasa (to breathe, inhale or pause for a rest). The Taj al-Arus (4:260) lists 15 meanings of nafs and adds two other from Lisan al-Arab (8:119). The word nafs is used in no less than 10 connotations in the Koran.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Nafs from Encyclopedia of Ismaili.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-16)
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The Signs Of The Last Days By: John Hoskins
The believeris not preoccupied with the frightening events of the last days. The reason for this is attributable to the loyalty oath given Christians by Jesus of Nazareth, pertinent to the signs of the last days. The Christians inquired of Jesus: "on which occasion shall things be? And "what will be the signs of the last days?.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-14)
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Na De Ali By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
The word na'd means sound, voice or calling, and Na'de Ali means calling upon Ali. It is a sacred invocation uttered in the time of troubles and adversities. Imam Jafar Sadik said, "One who recites Na'de Ali with pure heart, his desires will be accomplished."
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Musta alins from Encyclopedia of Ismaili.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-13)
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Nabi By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
"The word nabi is derived from naba, meaning an announcement of great utility imparting knowledge of a thing. One lexicologist explains the word nabi as meaning an ambassador between God and rational beings from among His creatures.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Musta alins from Encyclopedia of Ismaili.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-13)
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Muta By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
"The word muta is derived from mata, meaning merchandise or goods. In case of a marriage it means "that which gives benefits, but for a short while" or enjoyment or pleasure. In Iran, this practice is called sigha (lit. form or type) and it is sometimes called nikah al-muwaqqat or izdivaj-i muvaqqat, both mean temporary marriage.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Musta alins from Encyclopedia of Ismaili.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-11)
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The End Of The World – Will It Happen In 2012? By: Jesse Whitehead
There has been a lot of talk about the date December 21, 2012 lately, all centering on the possible end of the world as we know it. With all the commotion, perhaps we should examine this prediction as well. Is there any validity to this claim, or is it just another doomsday scenario that will come and go with barely a whisper?(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-11)
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Musta Alins By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
"Badr al-Jamali, the Fatimid vizir expected the succession of Musta'li but he died in 487/1095, a month before the death of Imam al-Mustansir. The Imam appointed Lawun Amin ad-Dawla as a new vizir, but after few days, al-Afdal, the son of Badr al-Jamali managed to obtain office of vizirate when the Imam was on death-bed.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Musta alins from Encyclopedia of Ismaili.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-10)
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Music By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
One of the most perplexing points in Islam is its attitude towards music, and for centuries the legists have argued the question whether listening to music (al-sama) is lawful or not. It is not easy to comprehend how the question arose, seeing that there is not a word of direct censure against music in the Koran.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Music from Encyclopedia of Ismaili.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-12-09)
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