A sad indictment on the state of the Ummah’s Imān and knowledge is the wearing of garments with the Cross – even in the Masjid – under the pretext of supporting certain soccer teams. Included in Shirk is displaying or respecting symbols of Shirk such as the Cross.
This is a unique and timely resource for anyone who wants to do something about ISIS. Being angry and sad about its behavior is not going to change much, but using this guide could make a huge difference.
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"Eid Milad-un-Nabi"
*Milad-un-nabi ko EiD Kyun kahaa jaata hai??
*Islam mai Kiya Sirf 2 Eiden Hain?
*Quran-o-Hadees mai Is ka Kuch hukum hai?
*kiya Ulamaa nay isay eid kahaa??
FASTING is complete abstinence from food and drink between dawn and dusk.
All those who are ill or frail, pregnant or menstruating women, breastfeeding
mothers and travellers are exempted. They are required to make up the
number of days missed at a later date or give a fixed sum to charity.
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The soviet saints (1968) - Richard WurmbrandIulian
The soviet saints (1968) - Richard Wurmbrand
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle." Jean 3:16
"Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, daß er seinen eingeborenen Sohn gab, auf daß alle, die an ihn glauben, nicht verloren werden, sondern das ewige Leben haben." Johannes 3:16
"Fiindca atat de mult a iubit Dumnezeu lumea, ca a dat pe singurul Lui Fiu, pentru ca oricine crede in El sa nu piara, ci sa aiba viata vesnica." (Ioan 3:16)
X. Enduring Hardness . . . 161
XI. The Invisible Commander on the Field 179
XII. The Soldier's Fire . . . 197
XIII. The Victory Over the Beast . 215
XIV. The Coming Golden Age . . 231
XV. More Than Conquerors . . 249
"Eid Milad-un-Nabi"
*Milad-un-nabi ko EiD Kyun kahaa jaata hai??
*Islam mai Kiya Sirf 2 Eiden Hain?
*Quran-o-Hadees mai Is ka Kuch hukum hai?
*kiya Ulamaa nay isay eid kahaa??
FASTING is complete abstinence from food and drink between dawn and dusk.
All those who are ill or frail, pregnant or menstruating women, breastfeeding
mothers and travellers are exempted. They are required to make up the
number of days missed at a later date or give a fixed sum to charity.
Apologetics: why the cross is still a scandal! Why the cross still imposes itself on our culture today. Why the resurrection is most certainly true and worthy to put your trust in.
The soviet saints (1968) - Richard WurmbrandIulian
The soviet saints (1968) - Richard Wurmbrand
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle." Jean 3:16
"Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, daß er seinen eingeborenen Sohn gab, auf daß alle, die an ihn glauben, nicht verloren werden, sondern das ewige Leben haben." Johannes 3:16
"Fiindca atat de mult a iubit Dumnezeu lumea, ca a dat pe singurul Lui Fiu, pentru ca oricine crede in El sa nu piara, ci sa aiba viata vesnica." (Ioan 3:16)
X. Enduring Hardness . . . 161
XI. The Invisible Commander on the Field 179
XII. The Soldier's Fire . . . 197
XIII. The Victory Over the Beast . 215
XIV. The Coming Golden Age . . 231
XV. More Than Conquerors . . 249
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
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Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
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Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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1. Soccer Crosses - An insult to Allah’s Majesty
((ء دون ذ ك ن و ر رك ر أن ))إن
Verily Allāh does not forgive that Shirk be made with Him, but forgives what is less than that to
whosoever He wishes. [an-Nisā:48; an-Nisā:116]
A sad indictment on the state of the Ummah’s Imān and knowledge is the wearing of
garments with the Cross – even in the Masjid – under the pretext of supporting certain
soccer teams. Included in Shirk is displaying or respecting symbols of Shirk such as the
Cross.
What needs to be understood is that in the matter of Shirk the mere display of such
symbols is in itself a sin, and cannot be condoned on the excuse of a non-Shirk
intention. Who would display a “beautifully” carved idol in the Masjid with the
intention of adornment? Who would erect a statue of Mary on the pretext that the
Qurān reveres Maryam?
Allāh and His Rasūl have declared Shirk to be the worse of sins. Whilst Allāh may
forgive sins, even if the sinner has not repented, the Qurān specifically excludes Shirk –
repentance MUST be made from it.
Allah’s Rasul could not bear the sight of the Cross
دي ب ن ذھب ل و مو ن دي ن م ل : أ ت ا
ن دون ورة راءة } ا ذوا أ رھم ورھ م أر رأ اطرح ك ھذا ا و ن و
م وه وإذا ر وا ا م وا إذا أ وا م { ل أ إ م م و وا دو م و
ر وه
Al-Imām at-Tirmiẓī narrates in his Kitāb Tafsiril Qurān in Sunan at-Tirmiẓī that ‘Adī bin Ḥātim
narrates:
I came to the Nabī wearing a golden cross around my neck. He called out, “O ‘Adī! Throw this
idol off your neck!”
I then heard him reciting from Sūrah Barā’ah, “They made their priests and monks lords besides
Allāh.”
He then commented, “They did not worship them, but if they made something Ḥalāl for them,
they took it as Ḥalāl and when they made something Ḥarām for them they took it as Ḥarām.”
2. When comparing the above Ḥadīth with the incident of the Bedouin urinating in the
Masjid, we note:
• Rasūlullāh was so tolerant he forbade the Ṣaḥābah from interfering with
the uneducated man urinating in the Masjid.
• He forbade them from harming him in any way.
• Rasūlullāh waited for him to finish urinating.
• He then only explained his error in a most kind and gentle manner.
• Rasūlullāh however had no tolerance for the Cross and instantly reprimanded
the wearer .
• Wearing a cross is worse than urinating in the Masjid!
• Rasūlullāh used the word, “iṭraḥ,” when there are more gentle words for
“remove.”
• The Cross is an idol according to Rasūlullāh .
Why do we place our nafs above the command of Rasūlullāḥ ? When this matter is
brought to our attention, many people defy the command of Rasūlullāh and present
arguments, whether out of ignorance or sheer arrogance. The above Ḥadīth should be
sufficient for a true believer, but let us examine the arguments in the hope that
perhaps some of these people may repent from this Shirk of wearing “…this idol…”
As for those who declare, “We did not know,” may Allāh accept your excuse. As for the
future bear, in mind that it is Allāh’s command that we seek knowledge. If we can
memorise every tiny detail about our favourite team, why should we not learn those
details which might incur Allāh’s anger?
The Arguments for wearing the Cross
A Muslim is humble enough to admit his error, even if he still sins. Arguing against the
Sharī‘ah is most dangerous to one’s Īmān. Some of the common arguments heard in this
regard:
1. It’s only a flag, not a Christian symbol.
2. It represents a hospital.
3. We have never heard our senior ‘Ulamā’ mention this.
3. It is only a flag
Yes, it is a flag, but a flag of what? Let us examine the crests of the four most famous
teams who display the Cross:
• Barcelona
• England
• Portugal
• Brazil
Barcelona
Do Muslim Barcelona supporters close their eyes when reading the FC Barcelona
website? It clearly states:
And so the crest that the club wears to this day was created, although there have been a
few variations. It is a bowl-shaped design, in which the two upper quarters maintain the
St George Cross and the red and yellow bars of the original, which are the most
representative symbols of Barcelona and Catalonia.
http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/club/historia/simbols/escut.html
Some might be unaware of the significance of the St George flag. It should of course
make no difference. Did Rasūlullāh make a distinction between the host of styles of
Christian Crosses when he reprimanded ‘Adī ? Did he specify a particular Cross when
telling us that when ‘Isā returns he will break Crosses?
St. George's Cross Flag
This flag was in use during the crusades and it was one of the national
emblems of England as early as 1277.
http://www.anyflag.com/history/stgeorge.htm
4. St George's Cross
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The St George's cross
St George's Cross (or the Cross of St George) is a centred red cross on a white
background. This pattern was associated with Saint George from medieval times.
St George's Cross has been adopted on the coat of arms and flags of several countries
and cities which have St George as a patron saint, notably
England, Georgia, Genoa and Barcelona….. It was adopted for the uniform of English
soldiers during the Crusades of the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries,
particularly by the Knights Templar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_George's_Cross
Some Muslims are not bothered to learn their history and do not know what the
Crusades were. A full explanation is not possible here, but in short, they were wars
waged by the Christians against Islām. The earlier Western Crusades were waged
against the Muslims of al-Andalus (Spain and Portugal). The first city the Muslims lost
there was …. Barcelona. Today we celebrate that loss by wearing the Crusader flag in the
Masjid. Would it make any difference to certain stubborn ones if they knew how
Muslims were burnt alive in Andalus for no crime other than refusing to be baptised?
Does it make any difference to us that all the Masājid were turned into churches and
stables? Anyone with Īmān would weep to read the accounts of how a Spanish Muslim
would have to see the Crusaders bringing Crosses and statues of Jesus into the Masjid in
which he prayed his whole life. The modern Muslim proudly buys the Cross with his
own money and brings it into the Masjid, not that wearing it outside the Masjid is in
anyway condoned.
Here follows a short narration from a non-Muslim source describing the later Eastern
Crusade at Baytul Muqaddas. After reading it, ask yourself how can you wear the flag
under which this was perpetrated?
5. This site is a fully virtual course offered for college credit through Boise State
University….
Fall of Jerusalem
There now began an orgy of killing. The Crusaders went on a rampage, killing everyone
they met. They went into houses and dragged out the inhabitants to kill them. They stole
everything they found. The princes lost all control.
Muslim refugees had taken refuge in the Dome of the Rock, the mosque of al-Aqsa, the
one Tancred had taken. Despite his banner flying above, on the morning of the 16th a
group of Crusaders broke in and slaughtered everyone inside. Similarly, the Jews of the
city fled to their synagogue, only to have the Crusaders set it on fire, killing everyone.
The chroniclers tell of streets running with blood and of horses splashing blood up onto
their riders' leggings. Order returned on 17 July not so much because the commanders
regained control as there was simply no one left to kill. All the Jews of Jerusalem were
dead. All the Muslims were dead. The Christians had been expelled before the siege
began. The city was empty of all save its conquerors.
The western sources are briskly uncontrite in their descriptions of the carnage, indicating
that the chroniclers were no more dismayed than were the perpetrators. But the Muslim
world would never forget or forgive the Crusaders' behavior. Jerusalem was a holy city to
the Muslims as much as it was to the Christians. The looting of sacred shrines and the
slaughter of innocents confirmed the general Muslim opinion that the Westerners were
savage barbarians with no faith at all save in blood and wealth.
http://crusades.boisestate.edu/1st/28.shtml
A sad irony is that Muslims refuse to imitate Rasūlullāh and say, “It is only Sunnah,”
but feel no shame in imitating the symbols of the crusaders! Who do you chose?
.
6. Portugal Cross of the Order of Christ Football T-Shirt
http://store.objectivo.com/home/portugal-cross-of-the-order-of-chirst-football-t-shirt.html
Let us now look at the Portuguese symbol which is unanimously called, “Cross of the
Order of Christ,” as can be seen in the above website. The name should be sufficient, the
shape should be sufficient, our Īmān should be sufficient, that we discard this symbol.
For those who would wish for further information, read this about the symbol of a
“religious military order.”
THE SUPREME ORDER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
This rarely given distinction cannot strictly be characterized today as an Order of
Knighthood, but more as an award of honor of the highest possible standing. The recent
reforms of the Papal Orders by Pope Paul VI, [1] the Order of Christ was reserved to
Catholic Heads of State to whom it might be given only to commemorate very special
occasions at which the Pope himself was present. …The original foundation was actually
a religious military Order under the rule of Saint Benedict, constituted in Portugal by
King Denis I on 14 August 1318, confirmed and granted statutory regulation by
the Bull Ad ea ex quibus of Pope John XXII, given at Avignon 14/15 March 1319.[3]
http://www.chivalricorders.org/vatican/christ.htm
7. Brazil
Brazil was a Portuguese colony and so also adopted the Portuguese Cross of the Order
of Jesus Christ. It should be no surprise therefore when the words “Jesus” is sometimes
written on the Brazilian Soccer Cross.
The issue of Muslims hero-worshipping Kāfir soccer players and loving them more than
the Ṣaḥābah is an issue on its own, but mention may be made of the latest Brazilian
idol to fill our hearts instead of filling our hearts with love for Allāh’s friends.
Kaka: a virtuoso with faith in Milan and Jesus
When it comes to religious dedication to his football, Ricardo Izecson de Santos
Leite, or Kaka as he is better known, has been there, done it, and bought the T-
shirt.
By Oliver Brown
Published: 10:40PM GMT 14 Jan 2009
Perhaps the abiding image of the Champions League final in 2007 was of the Brazilian, having
just inspired Milan to victory over Liverpool, stripping down to a vest with the message 'I belong to
Jesus’ emblazoned across his chest.
Such devotion has been closely intertwined with Kaka’s extraordinary playing career from the
outset.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/mancity/4238953/Kaka-a-virtuoso-with-faith-in-Milan-and-
Jesus.html
They are not ashamed of their religion, but we compromise ours.
It represents a Hospital
Allāh have mercy! What possible connection is there between a hospital and your team,
unless they are so unmanly that they will all be put in hospital after a game? The
websites of your team deny this; the website of the Red Cross & Red Crescent denies
this; and even if it were so, the Red Crescent itself admits that in the 33 Muslims
countries the Red Crescent is used instead of the Red Cross, because of Muslim Īmānī
feeling. May Allāh grant us such feeling as well.
8. The Red Cross
The flag of Switzerland, from which the original Red Cross is said to have been derived
[4]
The Red Cross emblem was officially approved in Geneva in 1863.
The Red Cross flag is not to be confused with the St George's Cross which is the flag of
England, Barcelona, Freiburg, and several other places….
http://www.redcrescent.org/redcrescent_history.htm
Red Crescent
The Red Crescent symbol
During the Russo-Turkish War from 1876 to 1878, the Ottoman Empire used a Red Crescent
instead of the Red Cross because its government believed that the cross would alienate its
Muslim soldiers. … Originally, the Red Crescent was used by Turkey and Egypt. From its official
recognition to today, the Red Crescent became the organizational emblem of nearly every
national society in countries with majority Muslim populations. The national societies of some
countries such as Pakistan(1974), Malaysia (1975), or Bangladesh (1989) have officially changed
their name and emblem from the Red Cross to the Red Crescent. The Red Crescent is used by
33 of the 186 recognized societies worldwide.
http://www.redcrescent.org/redcrescent_history.htm
9. We have never heard our senior ‘Ulamā’ mention this
You have been presented with facts and references and can no longer offer weak
excuses. If certain people have not mentioned this to you before, then ask:
• Is the great Muḥaddith, al-Imām at-Tirmiẓī, not senior enough?
• Is the great Ṣaḥābī, ‘Adī bin Ḥātim , not senior enough?
• Is the greatest of all Rusul not senior enough?
• Is the warning of the King of Kings not senior enough?
O Allāh, bear witness that in my limited capacity I have tried to convey the message
and purify Your Houses of this fetid Shirk and insult to Your Supreme Majesty. All
guidance and might, is however in Your Hand.
Salutations to he who taught us that You are One.
Sulaymān al-Kindī
Kindi_s@yahoo.com