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  • Is this bloody war between Sunnis and Shia over Khilafat ?

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    not seeing what you're seeing in that... anyways, i guess if you already believe in some ahadith you will of course find the verses to back up that belief... rather a backwards way to do it, use a book to prove your preconceived notions rather than read what the book says, but have at 'er anyways ) oh i forgot - you're dismissed anyways D so if I'm dismissed, why you reply to my comments?, are you back on merlot again?
  • God's law

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    Peace Katara, Here is very good book on the subject http//www.tolueislam.com/Parwez/qpv/QPV_.htm
  • Building Moderate Muslim Networks

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    I meant that proverbially, all I can write is fan fiction P. How do you see this though? What are your thoughts about the org, the article itself and that particular quote? The best would have been not to see FM in this document. Anyway, coming from them, a somewhat bad comment is better than a good one. Peace
  • Using deception...

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    242 Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth.
  • Photography/Pictures/Movies Versus Koran

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    peace, back to the subject of pictures being haram - i think this was a later development in islam as it spread to places like the african continent - where belief in superstition was/is widespread.... parts of that person (like hair clippings, nail clippings, blood etc) were used for voodoo... and a voodoo doll is an "image" of that person.... so naturally an image would be something to fear - and a new hadith sprung up perhaps? I have also heard that some cultures believe an image of you will take away a piece of your soul - maybe this belief also lead to the hadiths about no images? So when photography and films were invented - this superstition had long been established as a command from god prohibiting imagery/statues etc...
  • His IMAGES are on the MOON, the SUN, HAJAR AL ASWAD, and THE SPACE.

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    peace yosemite, rotfl but his image has yet to appear in the sun, space and the Blackstone, only then will he qualify to claim the ownership of the black stone ;D peace
  • Seperation btw Religion and State, aint tht hypocrisy?

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    Yes I agree with you brother.
  • How did Music become HARAM?

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    Music is a part af culture, none in Al Quran making haram to culture as long it directed to make improvement of life quality.
  • Muhammad Wrote the quran

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    That's it for this thread. Appropriate action will be taken after the entire situation is reviewed.
  • To those who accused me of confusing lust/attraction with love

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    Peace "Aaron", wow wikipedia... there's some proof anyways are you done yet? ha JK- Man, wiki has the links and the references at the bottom to all the various researchers and research institutions. Whenever a statement lacks these it mostly states "citation needed". Wiki is one of the most reliable sources if you know how to use it correctly. Its all there you just have to check it out. Heres some other links too http//science.howstuffworks.com/love6.htm http//www.humanthermodynamics.com/RP5-Love-Chemical-Reaction.html What amazes me though that people still try hard to beleive in magic, the occult and mystic stuff rather than seeking scientific explanations. GOD Bless!
  • Peter Popoff returns, WORSE THAN EVER!

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    Jesus Christ, what a proof that religious stupidity is still flourishing in US and A.
  • Do you believe

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    Yes, thank you. Can you move on now? peace
  • Photosynthesis and Messengership and Prophet Pine Tree

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    I think both photo and synthesis take place during the day, and the plants switch to respiration during the night. I haven't studied biology for years so I'm not sure.
  • How Do You Deal With Family Pressure?

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    looks a lot like gauguin. Is it or is it from u ? beautiful in both cases peace lk oh i wish. Its Gauguin. Very beautiful.
  • Algerian Reformist Malek Chebel: 27 Propositions for Reforming Islam

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    The article is full of qoutes
  • Help!

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    Yes, I could, but this isn't an issue of a witness. I have been telling everyone exactly what you've said for the longest time with no success and it is not my wedding so unfortunately I don't have much of a say. In any case, it's just their preference to have verses read, they know that it is not necessary. My mom said she would do it but she's not a good public speaker and no one we know will agree to do the ceremony without an ounce of Arabic or tradition. In short, yes we can do it on our own but we would prefer for a number of reasons for someone else to do it, and we know it is not necessary. -HappilyNeverAfter Then just do it in traditional Arabic way if it is the only path to make everyone happy. Besides having such a wedding will not anger God in any way in my opinion.
  • Member Named Allah

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    jankren - you have a great sense of humor ... remember, my husband Harry's last name is Guggenheim )- Are you saying that Harry is related to Meyer and Daniel Guggenheim or something? By the way as far as I know Guggenheim family is Jewish, right?
  • Why do we have to believe in God to enter paradise?

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    peace all, In my understanding the story looks something like this First is NOT the faith of GOD, that comes as a later step! The step one is the step of NEGATION! LA ELLAHA Then comes the step of affirmation! EL ALLAH The first step is realization of two vanities 1- The vanity of this world! 2- The vanity of your false state / ego / lower self. the vanity of this world! If you fall in love with it! You are bound to loose it, because everything dies. Nothing is permanent! So when you loose it, the suffering comes. Even before that , when the fear of loosing comes in your heart then comes the suffering of HELL! Hell starts right in this world! Those suffering IS MEANT TO burn the EGO to free THE SELF from this delusion! To wake you up. The garden of peace ( HEAVEN) also starts in this world. That is when the one awakens to the realization that she is not separate and in reality is a eternal and vital part of a BIGGER WHOLE! So neither I am mortal and neither the world is soulless. That brings security! That brings peace! And the realization and witnessing of the deep compassion of this ENDLESS WHOLE is the ENCHANTED WINE that is served in heaven of heart which also be served in the hereafter during the rest of the journey! You come to realize who you really are! Where your desires comes from. Where do you put your heart! Then you come to realize what this whole creation mean! And third you make a clear picture of your relationship with it! So if you think that you are separate from the rest and others , you are caught in your opinion. Caught within your ego. The ego creates insecurity and emotions. To cover that up , you start to comfort yourself with belongings of the world and that is doomed to be exposed. If you do not realize that this magnificent creation which has been running and evolving for millions of years before your coming, is connected to your HEART and provides for you and wants to prosper you, you are bound to get caught between fear and hoop! The duality of hell. Lost in a large fragmented world which is soulless and you as a mere unimportant accident which carries the disease of death with it! Or finding yourself within an organized, magnificent symphony where you are being Cared for, nourished, trained and loved! So again this has nothing to do with believing. Believing is an activity of mind. That relation that you have with the whole existence in the center of your being is what counts. An atheist which gives his food to a poor is standing in another relationship to GOD. He sees differently with his tongue and does differently with his heart. This guy has come half the way! He thinks La Ellaha! He gives away the world and he is careless of himself! This guy will be granted to find out the second part in the rest of his journey. Compared with That believer which rubs the poor from his food to make his miserable existence more secure! He is also different in tongue and heart! He is in love with world. Thinks only of himself. He has another ELAH already! so his mind believing in ALLAH is irrelevant! He is going to face the content of his heart in a very vivid state of consciousness. During the great periode when the next great jump of evolution manifests! we all do! HOW DOES YOUR HEART WITNESS THE CREATION? WHAT IS YOUR PART IN THIS? HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR MISSION IN LIFE? DO YOU SEE THE NEED? ARE YOU THANKFUL OF LIFE? DO YOU APPRECIATE THE VAST SPECTRUM OF QUALITIES? ALL BELONG TO HIM Peace
  • free will

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    Peace, To understand these subjects, you cannot take just one verse, but have to take all verses on the subject to have a correct insight. This is my cross-reference conclusion on God's Will http//19.org/index.php?id=91,553,0,0,1,0&PHPSESSID=dd3ecbed58ac25a51297261dec96090d
  • Homosexuality and Islam

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    Rumi you disgusting kafir! > You should be ashamed of your self! > Are you gonna teach your kids about Adam and Steve? > As for the Jews, they are trying to take over the world!! They want to reduce world population (by promoting homosexuality) so then it is easier to take over the world!! > > If you was my son I would slap you on ya butt!! > lol just kidding!! ;D I was doing an AhmedBigot special PS you have a pm to reply too ?.