This document provides a historical overview of the relationship between Jews, Christians, and Muslims over eight phases. It discusses periods of conflict and persecution between the groups as well as times of cooperation. A key point is that early Christians in areas controlled by Muslims, such as Abyssinia, protected Muslim refugees from Mecca and saw similarities between Islam and their own faith. The document advocates for improved cooperation between Muslims and Christians today.
Harun Yahya Islam Portents And Features Of The Mahdis Comingzakir2012
This document provides an introduction and overview of the contents of a book about the coming of the Mahdi. It discusses hadiths that provide signs and portents of the Mahdi's coming. The introduction notes that the current climate of chaos, oppression, war, and natural disasters are signs mentioned in the hadiths. The document is divided into two parts - the first discusses specific portents mentioned in the hadiths, such as increasing fitnah, oppression of Muslims, and wars. The second part will cover the Mahdi's attributes. In conclusion, the author argues that the signs mentioned in the hadiths can only be fulfilled due to modern technology and are occurring one after another, indicating the Mahdi's imminent
The glad tidings of hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) awaited by muslims. english docxHarunyahyaEnglish
Hazrat Mahdi (as) is prophesied to appear in this century, the 1400s according to the Hijri calendar, and bring about an era of global peace and justice. Our Prophet Muhammad (saas) foretold that a "mujaddid", or reviver of the faith, would appear at the beginning of each century, and Islamic scholars have interpreted Hazrat Mahdi (as) as the mujaddid of the 14th century. Numerous hadiths and statements by Islamic scholars indicate that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will emerge from among Muslims in this century and establish the moral values of Islam across the world.
The finest man_who_ever_lived_checked_and_orderedHelmon Chan
- The document discusses the noble character and moral excellence of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides testimony from orientalists, philosophers, historians, poets, and linguists about his virtues.
- It highlights his truthfulness, honesty, humility, patience, justice, generosity, kindness and care for others. His character embodied the teachings of the Quran.
- The document aims to prove that even non-Muslim Western scholars acknowledge Muhammad's prophethood, virtues, and the lasting positive influence of his message on humanity.
This document provides a preface and foreword for the book "Jerusalem in the Qur'an" by Imran N. Hosein. The preface discusses recent geopolitical events that further validate the analysis and predictions in Hosein's book. It notes the illegal invasion of Iraq and continuing oppression of Muslims in Palestine, Bosnia, and elsewhere. The foreword praises the meticulous documentation and timely nature of the book, which fills an intellectual and religious gap by refuting Zionist claims from authenticated religious sources. It asserts the book will serve as an important academic reference for Muslims worldwide in addressing the question of Jerusalem.
Author: Imran Hosein | Pages: 142
Jerusalem in the Qur’an is a great book that thrilled and delighted me in a number of ways. I am surprised that such a meticulously documented book had to wait for such a long time before seeing the light. It is now more than half a century since the Zionists began their appalling oppression and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people whose only offense is that they happened to live in a country considered by the Jews to be their promised Holy Land.
May Allah Ta’ala reward Brother Imran Hosein for writing this scholarly document, which will indeed fill up this intellectual and religious gap and serve as an academic reference to Muslims in all parts of the world. As I write this introduction, this book that was published only this year is already being translated to Arabic and Bosnian. In a short time it will be rendered into other European languages and to all the other tongues of the Islamic world.
The time when the sun rises in the west is approaching. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
The document discusses the rising of the sun in the west, which is described in hadith as a sign of the Day of Judgment. It will reportedly occur when the Earth collides with a star or meteor, reversing its orbit so that the sun rises in the west. This event is said to be a portent of the end of the world. The document provides details from Islamic sources on the sequence of signs and events predicted to take place on the Day of Judgment, including celestial impacts altering the Earth's rotation.
VACCINATED OR UNVACCINATED, WE ARE ALL HEADING FOR GOD’S JUDMENTHuldahIto
What shall we fear; of circumstances, being abandoned, or the future? Whatever happened and whichever false charges surrounded him, for David the Lord was his light, his salvation and the stronghold of his life...
Harun Yahya Islam Portents And Features Of The Mahdis Comingzakir2012
This document provides an introduction and overview of the contents of a book about the coming of the Mahdi. It discusses hadiths that provide signs and portents of the Mahdi's coming. The introduction notes that the current climate of chaos, oppression, war, and natural disasters are signs mentioned in the hadiths. The document is divided into two parts - the first discusses specific portents mentioned in the hadiths, such as increasing fitnah, oppression of Muslims, and wars. The second part will cover the Mahdi's attributes. In conclusion, the author argues that the signs mentioned in the hadiths can only be fulfilled due to modern technology and are occurring one after another, indicating the Mahdi's imminent
The glad tidings of hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) awaited by muslims. english docxHarunyahyaEnglish
Hazrat Mahdi (as) is prophesied to appear in this century, the 1400s according to the Hijri calendar, and bring about an era of global peace and justice. Our Prophet Muhammad (saas) foretold that a "mujaddid", or reviver of the faith, would appear at the beginning of each century, and Islamic scholars have interpreted Hazrat Mahdi (as) as the mujaddid of the 14th century. Numerous hadiths and statements by Islamic scholars indicate that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will emerge from among Muslims in this century and establish the moral values of Islam across the world.
The finest man_who_ever_lived_checked_and_orderedHelmon Chan
- The document discusses the noble character and moral excellence of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides testimony from orientalists, philosophers, historians, poets, and linguists about his virtues.
- It highlights his truthfulness, honesty, humility, patience, justice, generosity, kindness and care for others. His character embodied the teachings of the Quran.
- The document aims to prove that even non-Muslim Western scholars acknowledge Muhammad's prophethood, virtues, and the lasting positive influence of his message on humanity.
This document provides a preface and foreword for the book "Jerusalem in the Qur'an" by Imran N. Hosein. The preface discusses recent geopolitical events that further validate the analysis and predictions in Hosein's book. It notes the illegal invasion of Iraq and continuing oppression of Muslims in Palestine, Bosnia, and elsewhere. The foreword praises the meticulous documentation and timely nature of the book, which fills an intellectual and religious gap by refuting Zionist claims from authenticated religious sources. It asserts the book will serve as an important academic reference for Muslims worldwide in addressing the question of Jerusalem.
Author: Imran Hosein | Pages: 142
Jerusalem in the Qur’an is a great book that thrilled and delighted me in a number of ways. I am surprised that such a meticulously documented book had to wait for such a long time before seeing the light. It is now more than half a century since the Zionists began their appalling oppression and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people whose only offense is that they happened to live in a country considered by the Jews to be their promised Holy Land.
May Allah Ta’ala reward Brother Imran Hosein for writing this scholarly document, which will indeed fill up this intellectual and religious gap and serve as an academic reference to Muslims in all parts of the world. As I write this introduction, this book that was published only this year is already being translated to Arabic and Bosnian. In a short time it will be rendered into other European languages and to all the other tongues of the Islamic world.
The time when the sun rises in the west is approaching. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
The document discusses the rising of the sun in the west, which is described in hadith as a sign of the Day of Judgment. It will reportedly occur when the Earth collides with a star or meteor, reversing its orbit so that the sun rises in the west. This event is said to be a portent of the end of the world. The document provides details from Islamic sources on the sequence of signs and events predicted to take place on the Day of Judgment, including celestial impacts altering the Earth's rotation.
VACCINATED OR UNVACCINATED, WE ARE ALL HEADING FOR GOD’S JUDMENTHuldahIto
What shall we fear; of circumstances, being abandoned, or the future? Whatever happened and whichever false charges surrounded him, for David the Lord was his light, his salvation and the stronghold of his life...
The document compares the Quran and the Bible, highlighting several key differences:
- The Bible was written by 40 authors over 1500 years in 3 languages on 3 continents, while the Quran was written by one author in one language and place over 23 years.
- The Bible contains hundreds of prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ, while the Quran contains no prophecies or miracles.
- Christianity is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ whose tomb was found empty, while Islam's founder Muhammad is buried in Medina.
- The Quran has changed over time in aspects like the direction of prayer and times of prayer, and early versions were destroyed, while the Bible has remained consistent.
The struggles and difficulties hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will face. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
Hazrat Mahdi (as) will wage an intellectual struggle during the End Times against moral degeneration, oppression, and disbelief. He will begin his struggle at age 30-40 in Istanbul, where he will spiritually capture the city. He will later wage his struggle in Mecca, Jerusalem, and Rome. In Mecca, leading Muslims will swear allegiance to him. His struggle will last until moral values of Islam prevail worldwide and all atheistic ideologies are defeated, despite facing difficulties. Through his intellectual efforts alone, not supernatural attributes, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will emerge victorious, by Allah's leave.
The document discusses evidence that the parting of the Red Sea described in the Quran may have been caused by a tsunami, based on scientific understanding of tsunamis. It notes that the Arabic word used can mean "to divide or separate," and details how tsunamis cause large shifts of water that can expose shallow seabeds. The document compares the waters parting like towering cliffs to the shape of tsunami waves, and says the Quran's description is consistent with modern knowledge about the massive scale and power of tsunamis. It concludes the story of Moses demonstrates Allah's help for believers.
The muslim 100, the lives, thoughts and achievements of the most influential ...docsforu
This document provides an introduction to the book "The Muslim 100" which aims to explore Islamic history through profiles of 100 influential Muslims. It discusses different perspectives on what constitutes history and how it should be studied. The author argues the Quranic view is holistic, acknowledging divine intervention as well as human actions and free will. The introduction also outlines the book's non-chronological structure, focusing on influential individuals rather than a strict timeline. The goal is to better understand Islamic history, humanity's role, and learn from both successes and failures of the past.
The reformers Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Jonathan Edwards viewed Islam and the Ottoman Empire as threats to Christianity. They saw the teachings of Muhammad and expansion of the Muslim Turks as signs of the antichrist described in the Bible. The reformers interpreted various Bible passages as referring to Islam and the Ottoman Empire, viewing them as forces that opposed God and would ultimately be destroyed when Christ returns. They urged Christians to pray for the defeat of antichrist forces like Islam and the spread of the gospel throughout the world.
1) The Syrian army conducted military operations against terrorists across Syria, killing and injuring many terrorists in Homs, Damascus, and Aleppo while also destroying their weapons.
2) 15 civilians were injured in a camp in Damascus countryside from mortar shells fired by terrorists. Terrorists also attacked a petrol station in Hama.
3) The Syrian Prime Minister said restoring security to al-Qseir marks a strategic turning point against terrorism and the failure of conspiracies against Syria. He called for supporting national dialogue to restore security across Syria.
This research document talks extensively on the topic of Jizyah, particularly about the negative attention it is receiving in some parts of Asia where Jizyah is imposed. The paper therefore aims to put Jizyah in its right perspective and to clear misunderstandings relating to the imposition of this tax, such as the method of application, the parties who are required to pay Jizyah, the administration involved, rates and exemptions. The paper also discusses the benefits of Jizyah, where it could be a suitable alternative, or an addition, to an existing tax framework.
This document discusses the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt. It notes that attacks on churches and Christian businesses have increased in Egypt as the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to enforce strict Sharia law. Historically, Christians made up 20% of the Middle East population but now only 2-5% as numbers dwindle due to exclusion, persecution, and emigration. The Arab Spring has worsened conditions, with Egypt's Coptic Christians, who comprise 10-15% of the population, living in fear and facing attacks and abductions. The document predicts that without protection, Middle Eastern Christian populations will continue declining rapidly.
This document summarizes the religious significance of Jerusalem to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It describes how the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven from the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and how the city became sacred to Muslims. It outlines the history of Jerusalem under Islamic rule, including its peaceful conquest by Caliph Omar, and the later barbaric Crusader invasion and massacre. It concludes by describing Saladin's retaking of the city and restoration of Islamic justice and tolerance.
This document summarizes Jesus's final week before his crucifixion according to the Gospels. It describes Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, cleansing the temple, teaching in the temple about the end times. It then describes Judas agreeing to betray Jesus, the Last Supper, Jesus's prayer in Gethsemane, his arrest, trials, condemnation to death, crucifixion on Good Friday, his final words before dying, and the earthquake and temple curtain tearing upon his death. The conclusion emphasizes Jesus's power was still evident while suffering on the cross through his promise to the thief.
This document summarizes and discusses a passage from 1 Kings 13 about two prophets - a young prophet from Judah and an older prophet from Bethel. The young prophet is sent by God to prophesy against King Jeroboam's altar. Later, the older prophet deceives the young prophet into returning with him, against God's command, where the young prophet is killed by a lion as divine punishment for disobeying. The older prophet comes to realize his mistake and properly buries and honors the young prophet. The story illustrates God's control over events and His use of even negative actions to ultimately further His purposes.
The document discusses the exemplary character of the Prophet Muhammad. It describes how Muhammad influenced billions of people with his teachings and principles, more than any other historical figure. Muhammad established both the theology and moral principles of Islam through his preaching and example. Non-Muslim scholars are quoted acknowledging Muhammad's influence and importance. The document argues that Muhammad provides a moral example for all of humanity to follow and finding guidance in his teachings can help solve problems facing the world.
Two miracles ... one portrait mark 6-30-56 - june 2, 2013 (1)John Smith
The document summarizes two miracles performed by Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. The first is the feeding of the 5,000, where Jesus takes 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish and feeds a crowd of 5,000 men plus women and children. The second is Jesus walking on water and calming a storm, rescuing his disciples who were struggling against the wind. Both miracles reveal Jesus' divine power and compassion for people. The document emphasizes that Jesus can meet any need and that readers should have open hearts to receive God's truth.
Innoveer Intelligent in het MKB.
Hoe kan het MKB concurreren met de grote corporates in het IoT tijdperk?
Maak uw bedrijfsproces mobiel met behulp van Business Apps die zich kenmerken als MOOI, SLIM, SNEL.
A special marketing training session for the film exhibitors of the Highlands and Moray. Includes three case studies; Cromarty and Resolis Film Society and Cromarty Film Festival, Universal Hall, and Kingussie Food on Film Festival.
This document summarizes a library tutorial for graduate students on researching South Asian studies. It outlines how to formulate effective search strategies using keywords, Boolean operators, and databases. It also describes how to use the library portal and resources like LINC to search for and save articles, as well as get assistance for research.
O documento descreve a história da computação e áudio, como o áudio funciona no Unix e Linux, e introduz o JACK Audio Connection Kit. O JACK é uma toolkit de áudio que permite conectar aplicativos de áudio em tempo real através de comunicação interprocesso, com suporte a rede, vídeo e MIDI. Aplicativos JACK precisam implementar um callback para processar amostras de áudio.
The document compares the Quran and the Bible, highlighting several key differences:
- The Bible was written by 40 authors over 1500 years in 3 languages on 3 continents, while the Quran was written by one author in one language and place over 23 years.
- The Bible contains hundreds of prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ, while the Quran contains no prophecies or miracles.
- Christianity is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ whose tomb was found empty, while Islam's founder Muhammad is buried in Medina.
- The Quran has changed over time in aspects like the direction of prayer and times of prayer, and early versions were destroyed, while the Bible has remained consistent.
The struggles and difficulties hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will face. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
Hazrat Mahdi (as) will wage an intellectual struggle during the End Times against moral degeneration, oppression, and disbelief. He will begin his struggle at age 30-40 in Istanbul, where he will spiritually capture the city. He will later wage his struggle in Mecca, Jerusalem, and Rome. In Mecca, leading Muslims will swear allegiance to him. His struggle will last until moral values of Islam prevail worldwide and all atheistic ideologies are defeated, despite facing difficulties. Through his intellectual efforts alone, not supernatural attributes, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will emerge victorious, by Allah's leave.
The document discusses evidence that the parting of the Red Sea described in the Quran may have been caused by a tsunami, based on scientific understanding of tsunamis. It notes that the Arabic word used can mean "to divide or separate," and details how tsunamis cause large shifts of water that can expose shallow seabeds. The document compares the waters parting like towering cliffs to the shape of tsunami waves, and says the Quran's description is consistent with modern knowledge about the massive scale and power of tsunamis. It concludes the story of Moses demonstrates Allah's help for believers.
The muslim 100, the lives, thoughts and achievements of the most influential ...docsforu
This document provides an introduction to the book "The Muslim 100" which aims to explore Islamic history through profiles of 100 influential Muslims. It discusses different perspectives on what constitutes history and how it should be studied. The author argues the Quranic view is holistic, acknowledging divine intervention as well as human actions and free will. The introduction also outlines the book's non-chronological structure, focusing on influential individuals rather than a strict timeline. The goal is to better understand Islamic history, humanity's role, and learn from both successes and failures of the past.
The reformers Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Jonathan Edwards viewed Islam and the Ottoman Empire as threats to Christianity. They saw the teachings of Muhammad and expansion of the Muslim Turks as signs of the antichrist described in the Bible. The reformers interpreted various Bible passages as referring to Islam and the Ottoman Empire, viewing them as forces that opposed God and would ultimately be destroyed when Christ returns. They urged Christians to pray for the defeat of antichrist forces like Islam and the spread of the gospel throughout the world.
1) The Syrian army conducted military operations against terrorists across Syria, killing and injuring many terrorists in Homs, Damascus, and Aleppo while also destroying their weapons.
2) 15 civilians were injured in a camp in Damascus countryside from mortar shells fired by terrorists. Terrorists also attacked a petrol station in Hama.
3) The Syrian Prime Minister said restoring security to al-Qseir marks a strategic turning point against terrorism and the failure of conspiracies against Syria. He called for supporting national dialogue to restore security across Syria.
This research document talks extensively on the topic of Jizyah, particularly about the negative attention it is receiving in some parts of Asia where Jizyah is imposed. The paper therefore aims to put Jizyah in its right perspective and to clear misunderstandings relating to the imposition of this tax, such as the method of application, the parties who are required to pay Jizyah, the administration involved, rates and exemptions. The paper also discusses the benefits of Jizyah, where it could be a suitable alternative, or an addition, to an existing tax framework.
This document discusses the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt. It notes that attacks on churches and Christian businesses have increased in Egypt as the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to enforce strict Sharia law. Historically, Christians made up 20% of the Middle East population but now only 2-5% as numbers dwindle due to exclusion, persecution, and emigration. The Arab Spring has worsened conditions, with Egypt's Coptic Christians, who comprise 10-15% of the population, living in fear and facing attacks and abductions. The document predicts that without protection, Middle Eastern Christian populations will continue declining rapidly.
This document summarizes the religious significance of Jerusalem to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It describes how the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven from the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and how the city became sacred to Muslims. It outlines the history of Jerusalem under Islamic rule, including its peaceful conquest by Caliph Omar, and the later barbaric Crusader invasion and massacre. It concludes by describing Saladin's retaking of the city and restoration of Islamic justice and tolerance.
This document summarizes Jesus's final week before his crucifixion according to the Gospels. It describes Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, cleansing the temple, teaching in the temple about the end times. It then describes Judas agreeing to betray Jesus, the Last Supper, Jesus's prayer in Gethsemane, his arrest, trials, condemnation to death, crucifixion on Good Friday, his final words before dying, and the earthquake and temple curtain tearing upon his death. The conclusion emphasizes Jesus's power was still evident while suffering on the cross through his promise to the thief.
This document summarizes and discusses a passage from 1 Kings 13 about two prophets - a young prophet from Judah and an older prophet from Bethel. The young prophet is sent by God to prophesy against King Jeroboam's altar. Later, the older prophet deceives the young prophet into returning with him, against God's command, where the young prophet is killed by a lion as divine punishment for disobeying. The older prophet comes to realize his mistake and properly buries and honors the young prophet. The story illustrates God's control over events and His use of even negative actions to ultimately further His purposes.
The document discusses the exemplary character of the Prophet Muhammad. It describes how Muhammad influenced billions of people with his teachings and principles, more than any other historical figure. Muhammad established both the theology and moral principles of Islam through his preaching and example. Non-Muslim scholars are quoted acknowledging Muhammad's influence and importance. The document argues that Muhammad provides a moral example for all of humanity to follow and finding guidance in his teachings can help solve problems facing the world.
Two miracles ... one portrait mark 6-30-56 - june 2, 2013 (1)John Smith
The document summarizes two miracles performed by Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. The first is the feeding of the 5,000, where Jesus takes 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish and feeds a crowd of 5,000 men plus women and children. The second is Jesus walking on water and calming a storm, rescuing his disciples who were struggling against the wind. Both miracles reveal Jesus' divine power and compassion for people. The document emphasizes that Jesus can meet any need and that readers should have open hearts to receive God's truth.
Innoveer Intelligent in het MKB.
Hoe kan het MKB concurreren met de grote corporates in het IoT tijdperk?
Maak uw bedrijfsproces mobiel met behulp van Business Apps die zich kenmerken als MOOI, SLIM, SNEL.
A special marketing training session for the film exhibitors of the Highlands and Moray. Includes three case studies; Cromarty and Resolis Film Society and Cromarty Film Festival, Universal Hall, and Kingussie Food on Film Festival.
This document summarizes a library tutorial for graduate students on researching South Asian studies. It outlines how to formulate effective search strategies using keywords, Boolean operators, and databases. It also describes how to use the library portal and resources like LINC to search for and save articles, as well as get assistance for research.
O documento descreve a história da computação e áudio, como o áudio funciona no Unix e Linux, e introduz o JACK Audio Connection Kit. O JACK é uma toolkit de áudio que permite conectar aplicativos de áudio em tempo real através de comunicação interprocesso, com suporte a rede, vídeo e MIDI. Aplicativos JACK precisam implementar um callback para processar amostras de áudio.
The document summarizes a conference about international public procurement projects handled by the World Bank. The conference aims to bring together procurement agencies and bidders to ensure bidders understand criteria and opportunities. It will discuss World Bank bidding guidelines and procedures, common problems in public procurement, and how to participate in multilateral funding agency projects. The conference provides a platform for both buyers and sellers to understand challenges and requirements in the public procurement process.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses autism diagnosis and symptoms. It notes that autistic individuals lack interest in understanding others and social interaction is impaired from an early age. Symptoms include issues with verbal and nonverbal communication, interaction for basic needs, and reciprocity and empathy. Diagnosis of autism is based on communication and interaction difficulties observed before age 3.
Google apps and Python para Python Brasil [7]Eduardo Maçan
Este documento apresenta como automatizar a gestão de contas do Google Apps usando a API de provisionamento do Google e o cliente Python GData. Ele discute o problema de rotatividade de funcionários excedendo o número fixo de contas e propõe uma solução automatizada para transferir documentos, backup de emails, remover contas antigas e criar novas contas. O documento também fornece exemplos de código Python para listar usuários, criar novas contas e adicionar aliases.
‘It was the revolutionary fundraising model that swept Barack Obama to power – and it could help arts bodies in Britain stay in business.’
Are you constantly looking for the right funding route but coming up empty handed? Are you looking for alternative routes to fund your project that doesn’t rely on public bodies? Would you like to start engaging people with your project now? Crowdfunding could be your answer.
Crowdfunding is a modern, online and interactive way to raise funds directly from the public – or the Crowd – for your projects and activities. With the advent of Crowdfunding we can now turn our audiences into supporters and funders, by collecting multiple small donations online and offering unique incentives to encourage giving, not only can you raise funds to get your project of the ground but you can start to build a ‘buzz’ around it before hand.
The workshop will cover all the aspects you will need to create, implement and market your Crowdfunding project. Including:
• How does Crowdfunding work?
• Where can I crowdfund – what platforms are available?
• How to write the perfect pitch.
• Choosing the right rewards.
• Marketing your crowdfunding project.
• Engaging, thanking and keeping in touch with your new funders.
• Marketing your progress.
• Your next steps.
Nuclear energy provides around a third of the electricity consumed in the EU, with 145 nuclear power plants across 15 member states. Recently, many countries have decided to build new nuclear reactors or reverse earlier decisions to phase out nuclear energy. However, approaches towards nuclear energy development diverge across Europe due to differing views on issues like energy security, climate change, costs, and risk management.
Crowdfunding is a modern, online and interactive way to raise funds directly from the public – or the Crowd – for your projects and activities. With the advent of Crowdfunding we can now turn our audiences into supporters and funders, by collecting multiple small donations online and offering unique incentives to encourage giving, not only can you raise funds to get your project of the ground but you can start to build a ‘buzz’ around it before hand.
This document contains an advertisement for Spreadz deodorants and body sprays. It announces the launch of new Spreadz products as well as the launch of a book to promote the brand. An event is being held to introduce the new deodorants and body sprays, hosted by Shaik & Shaker PvtLtD Co and Chandak Publications. All rootsites are invited to attend the event, which will take place on the first floor of the pgdm class at a specified time.
ProSyst is a software company founded in 1997 that delivers OSGi solutions. It has 120+ Java engineers and targets embedded devices and enterprise software. ProSyst developed an application server that was acquired by SAP and has additional reference customers. It is actively involved in driving OSGi specifications and reference implementations and provides consulting, training, and development services using its staff of OSGi experts.
This document provides an overview of an eMarketing workshop for a museum forum. It discusses various digital marketing tactics for museums including website development, search engine optimization, social media, email campaigns, and analytics. Specific topics covered include vision/goals/audience for a website, content management systems, keyword research, on-page SEO best practices, using platforms like Facebook, Twitter and blogs, and creating an email marketing plan. Case studies and implementation templates are also provided. The workshop aims to educate museums on utilizing different online channels and tactics to engage visitors and increase awareness.
Letters from our prophet (saas) (pbuh). Communicating Islam. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
Our Prophet Muhammad (saas) effectively communicated Islam through letters sent to various rulers. One letter was sent to Mukavkis, the governor of Egypt, inviting him to accept Islam for security, peace and reward from Allah. In response, Mukavkis sent gifts and many Egyptians converted to Islam. Another letter was sent to the Byzantine Emperor Heraklius, inviting him to accept the shared beliefs of monotheism found in Islam and Christianity. Heraklius was impressed by the virtues and increasing following of the Prophet. A third letter was sent to the Negus of Abyssinia, who protected Muslim refugees and expressed admiration for the Prophet.
The document contains a summary of letters sent by the Prophet Muhammad to various rulers and governors in the late 6th and early 7th century CE, calling them to accept Islam. It provides the full text of some of these letters, such as one sent to Negus, the Christian king of Abyssinia, who accepted Muhammad as a prophet, and another to the vicegerent of Egypt who showed interest but did not fully convert. The letters call on the rulers to worship only Allah and follow the teachings of Muhammad.
The document contains a summary of letters sent by the Prophet Muhammad to various rulers and governors in the late 6th and early 7th century CE, calling them to accept Islam. It provides the full text of some of these letters, such as one sent to Negus, the Christian king of Abyssinia, who accepted Muhammad's message and provided protection to some early Muslim migrants. Another letter was sent to the vicegerent of Egypt, who was open to Muhammad's message but did not fully accept Islam. A third letter summarized was sent to the Emperor of Persia, Chosroes, inviting him to accept the religion of Islam.
The document examines sources of Islam and the Quran, finding evidence that significant parts were derived from existing human sources available during Muhammad's time. It identifies influences from pre-Islamic Arabian religion including worship at the Kaaba, pilgrimages, fasting during Ramadan, and daily prayers. Jewish sources are also identified such as stories of biblical figures, legends, and the Talmud. Christian sources include apocryphal gospels and heretical writings. The document concludes that if parts of the Quran can be shown to be derived from human rather than divine sources, then Islam's great claims collapse.
The document contains letters sent by the prophet Muhammad to various kings and rulers in the late 6th and early 7th centuries CE, calling them to accept Islam. It summarizes the contents of 8 letters sent to rulers in Abyssinia, Egypt, Persia, Rome, Bahrain, Yamama, Damascus and Oman. The letters introduce Muhammad as the messenger of God, call the rulers to embrace Islam for their own safety and security, and warn them that if they reject Islam they will be responsible for the evils of their people. Some rulers like the Negus of Abyssinia accepted Islam after receiving the letter, while others like the Muqawqas of Egypt did not embrace Islam despite showing initial
En the letters_of_the_prophet_muhammad_to_the_kings_beyond_arabiaZaffer Khan
The document contains letters sent by the prophet Muhammad to various kings and rulers in the late 6th and early 7th centuries CE, calling them to accept Islam. It summarizes the contents of 8 letters sent to rulers in Abyssinia, Egypt, Persia, Rome, Bahrain, Yamama, Damascus and Oman. The letters introduce Muhammad as the messenger of God, call the rulers to embrace Islam for their own safety and security, and warn them that if they reject the message they will be responsible for the evils of their people. Some rulers like the Negus of Abyssinia accepted Islam after receiving the letter, while others like the Muqawqas of Egypt did not embrace the faith.
Judaism, Christianity, IslamWhat is iconography.docxcroysierkathey
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
What is iconography?
Judaism
“Children of Israel”
Also referred to themselves as Israelites, Hebrews; later knows as Jews after the region around Jerusalem known as Judea.
Monotheistic religion
God created heaven and earth and his power is manifested there
His creation was good, but the first man and woman transgressed and were dispelled from the Garden of Eden.
Adam and Eve
by Albrecht Durer
The first patriarch or Hebrew leader was Abraham
Abraham made a covenant with God.
This covenant or agreement is referred to many times in the Torah, the first 5 books of the Bible, also called the Pentateuch.
Rembrandt
(Abraham and Isaac)
Caravaggio
Moses
Originally from Canaan, the hilly country between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean coast, the Hebrews later went to Egypt where they were enslaved by the Egyptians.
About 1250 B.C.E. the patriarch Moses defied the pharaoh and led his people in an exodus from Egypt into the Sinai desert.
On Mt. Sinai God is said to have given Moses the Decalogue or Ten Commandments
The Hebrews wandered for forty years until they were delivered to the “Promised Land” by the patriarch Joshua.
Over the next 200 years they gained control of the entire region, calling themselves Israelites after the patriarch Jacob, who renamed himself Israel.
What are the 10 Commandments?
The Hebrew Bible consists of three major groupings
1. The Law—first 5 books
2. The Prophets
3. The Writings
Biblical Kings
By 1000 B.C.E. the kingdom of Israel was established with Saul as its first king.
The Biblical book I Samuel describes Saul’s kingship and the arrival of David who saves the Israelites from their enemy the Philistines by slaying the giant Goliath. David is known as Israel’s greatest king.
The last important Israelite king was David’s son Solomon.
Known for his wisdom.
Associated with
the temple
he had built
in Jerusalem.
After the death of Solomon the kingdom of Israel went into steady decline and periods of foreign occupation.
The Roman destruction of Jerusalem ended Jewish power in the region.
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(Israel/Palestine)
Christianity
Jesus was Jewish.
His followers, the first Christians, considered him to be the Messiah or “Anointed One”—a Savior.
Jesus was born in Judea, then controlled by the Romans under the rule of the emperor Augustus.
What’s Christmas all about, Charlie Brown?
Boy Jesus in the Temple
Jesus public ministry began at the age of 30 when he performed his first miracle, turning water into wine.
Jesus taught through the use of stories known as parables.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
27 He answered, “‘L ...
The document discusses events prophesied in Islamic hadith to occur in the Middle East region during the End Times before the establishment of global dominance by Islamic moral values. It notes that the Middle East has been the site of many prophets and holy sites in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Recent events mentioned as fulfilling prophecies include the Iran-Iraq War, Russian invasion of Afghanistan, attacks on the Kaaba shrine in Mecca, and halting of the Euphrates river by dams. The document suggests recent wars and unrest in the Middle East align with hadith about events prior to the emergence of Hazrat Mahdi and the return of Jesus.
The Land of (Amal) Hope: Discussion of the Prophet Muhammad’s Plan for Islami...islamicjerusalem
The document discusses the Prophet Muhammad's strategic plan for Islamic Jerusalem based on his Night Journey experience. It argues that:
1) The Night Journey provided hope for Muhammad and early Muslims facing persecution, and established Jerusalem as spiritually, religiously, and politically important.
2) It marked the beginning of Muhammad's efforts to conquer Jerusalem, including raising awareness among companions and endowing land in Hebron.
3) Jerusalem became known as the "Land of Hope," being a source of hope and change, and the starting point from which Islam's message could radiate globally. Muhammad saw it as inclusive place open to all.
This document provides an introduction to the book "Jerusalem in the Qur'an" by Imran N. Hosein. It discusses how the Qur'an claims to explain all things, including the strange events surrounding Jerusalem's history. These include Europe's obsession with liberating Jerusalem, Europe assisting Jews in restoring Israel, and Jews returning to Israel after 2000 years. The book argues the Qur'an reveals Jerusalem's final destiny, exposing the false Jewish claim to truth and confirming the truth of Prophet Muhammad. It indicates Jerusalem's destiny will involve divine punishment for certain Jews.
This preface introduces a book titled "Jerusalem in the Qur'an" by Sheikh Imran Hosein. It summarizes recent geopolitical events like the Iraq war and Israeli occupation, arguing they align with prophecies about the end times. It highlights how the book elucidates topics like the roles of Sephardic and European Jews, the identities of Gog and Magog, the false messiah, and usury. The preface praises the book for its scholarly analysis of these issues from the Qur'an and hadith to help readers understand current events in light of prophecy. It expresses hope the condensed Internet edition of the book can reach a wider audience.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The document contains a collection of letters sent by the Prophet Muhammad to various kings and governors in the late 6th and early 7th century CE, calling them to accept Islam. It includes letters to the Negus (king) of Abyssinia, the vicegerent of Egypt called Muqawqas, and others ruling regions like Persia, Rome, Bahrain, Yamama and Damascus. The letters invite the leaders to worship only Allah and follow Muhammad as his prophet. Some leaders like the Negus accepted Islam while others pondered the message.
The letter summarizes the contents of a letter sent by the Prophet Muhammad to Hercules, the Byzantine emperor. It invites him to accept Islam so that he may be safe and rewarded by God. It also references a verse from the Quran calling people of previous scriptures to worship only God. An envoy was chosen to deliver the letter to the king of Busra to send to Hercules. When Abu Sufyan met Hercules, he questioned him about Muhammad and the new religion, and Abu Sufyan responded by acknowledging Muhammad's noble lineage and honesty, though he had not yet accepted Islam himself.
The Letters Of The Prophet Muhammad To The Kings Beyond Arabiazakir2012
The document contains a collection of letters sent by the Prophet Muhammad to various kings and governors in the late 6th and early 7th century CE, calling them to accept Islam. It summarizes the contents of 8 letters, including letters to the Negus (King) of Abyssinia, the vicegerent of Egypt called Muqawqas, the Emperor of Persia, the King of Rome, and various other governors in areas like Bahrain, Yamama and Damascus. The letters invite the rulers to embrace Islam and warn of consequences if they refuse.
The Inclusivity of Islamicjerusalem and its Model for Multiculturalismislamicjerusalem
This document discusses the inclusivity of Islamicjerusalem and its historical model for multiculturalism. It provides background on the religious conflicts in the region and how Islam established a new framework for peaceful coexistence when it arrived in the 7th century. The Quran emphasized connections to prior monotheistic faiths and their prophets associated with the land. Early Islamic scripture and policies supported Christian Byzantines and recognized People of the Book. This established Islamicjerusalem as a place where faiths could meet and thrive together under Muslim rule, forming a model for cultural diversity.
Symbols of islam by tanja al hariri wendelltopbottom1
This document provides an introduction and overview of symbols in Islam. It discusses the political and cultural conditions in Arabia before Islam, including various pre-Islamic Arabian gods and goddesses like Hubal, Manat, al-Lat and al-Uzza. It then summarizes some key beliefs and practices in Islam such as the revelation received by Muhammad, the five pillars of faith, angels, judgment day and festivals. The document also notes differences between Islam and Christianity, such as the Islamic belief that Jesus was not crucified. It aims to provide objective insight into Islam and notes commonalities between the Abrahamic faiths of Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
The document provides background information on Arab tribes and society prior to the rise of Islam. It discusses the location and nature of various Arab tribes, their social structures, religions, and economic situations. It also gives brief biographical details about Muhammad's lineage and early life in Mecca before the start of his prophethood. The document aims to provide context for understanding Muhammad's mission and the spread of the early Islamic message.
The conquest of Mecca/Makkah (Arabic: فتح مكة fatḥ makkah) was the conquering of the town of Mecca/Makkah by Muslims led by the Holy Prophet Muhammad in December 629 or January 630 AD[3][4] (Julian), 10–20 Ramadan, 8 AH.[3] The conquest marked the end of the wars between the followers of Holy Prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe.
The Birth Year Of Prophet Mohammed=Minegreatest man
The document discusses a prophecy in the Pseudepigrapha, a collection of ancient Jewish religious texts, about a prophet to come 250 "weeks" (1750 years) after Moses' death. Using historical evidence that Moses died around 1183 BCE, 40 years after Pharaoh Ramses II's death in 1223 BCE, the prophecy points to a birth year between 567-574 CE for this prophet. This matches the birth year of 571 CE for the prophet Muhammad. The Pseudepigrapha, though not part of the biblical canon, provides important context for Judaism and early Christianity.
Raising Children | Family upbringing in IslamFawad Kiyani
This document discusses guidelines in Islam for raising children and family upbringing. It references several Quranic verses from Surah Tahrim, Surah Munafiqoon, and Surah Taghabun that provide guidance on this topic. The verses emphasize treating children fairly and with compassion, and seeking God's protection from the fires of Hell for oneself and one's family.
The foundation of our relation with prophet Muhammad pbuhFawad Kiyani
The document discusses repentance, revitalization of faith, and renewal of covenant with God and the Prophet Muhammad. It references passages from the Quran related to faith in God and avoiding Satan. The foundation of the relationship with the Prophet Muhammad is also mentioned.
The document discusses the purpose of creation according to the Quran. It states that humans were created as God's vicegerents on Earth, with the purposes of propagating truth, promoting good and forbidding evil, establishing justice, and living according to God's instructions through worship and obedience. It also discusses the purposes of prophets as warning people and establishing a just social order based on faith and unity. Several Quranic verses are cited that reference obeying and following the prophet Muhammad and the light/guidance sent down with him.
1) The document discusses the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad through quotes and commentary from various historical figures.
2) It highlights how Muhammad transformed societies and established a powerful nation and moral code within just 23 years through peaceful means.
3) Many historians and writers express their high admiration for Muhammad, describing him as one of the most influential people in history who succeeded both religiously and secularly.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a highly influential and transformative historical figure. He established Islam, founded the first Islamic community in Medina, and within his lifetime united Arabia under Islamic rule. Through both his teachings and actions, he demonstrated exemplary character traits of humility, kindness, mercy, and generosity, even towards his enemies. His message promoted equality, compassion, and moral excellence, and within a short period he was able to achieve a major social and political revolution across Arabia with very little violence.
This document outlines key concepts related to the scientific method and philosophy of science. It discusses various models of scientific inquiry including the classical, pragmatic, and logical empiricism models. It also covers types of reasoning like deduction, induction, and abduction. Examples are provided to illustrate abductive reasoning techniques like the duck test and elephant test. Biases, effects, and criticisms of science are also referenced.
Relationship between religion and scienceFawad Kiyani
The relationship between religion and science has been debated since antiquity. Perspectives vary widely between cultures and eras, from viewing the relationship as one of conflict to one of harmony or independence. Elements of the scientific method originated with ancient Christian, Islamic, and pagan scholars. Views on the relationship also differ between religious traditions, with some embracing science and others viewing it as incompatible or secondary to religion. Modern frameworks for understanding the relationship include seeing science and religion as addressing different aspects of human experience, in dialogue, or integrated in some way.
The probability of any individual existing is incredibly small, calculated to be around 1 in 10^102,685,000. This takes into account the chances of one's parents meeting and conceiving the right egg and sperm, the likelihood of every ancestor in one's lineage also reproducing successfully, and the myriad other unlikely physical and environmental factors that had to occur for human life to exist on Earth at all. While the odds of any person existing seem infinitesimally small, everything that had to occur to bring us into being actually had finite, non-zero probabilities, even if some were vanishingly small.
Liberalism is a predominant ideology that emphasizes individual liberties and rights. It originated in the Enlightenment and was influenced by philosophers like John Locke. Liberalism seeks to limit government power and establish democratic and capitalist systems with protections for civil liberties. It has taken various forms like classical liberalism, social liberalism, and neoliberalism. The spread of liberalism in the 19th century impacted the Muslim world through reforms in the Ottoman Empire like the Tanzimat, which aimed to modernize the state but also contributed to a crisis of identity in Islam and rise of Islamic revivalism.
This document provides an outline of knowledge and discusses various topics related to epistemology. It begins by defining epistemology as the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. It then discusses four main areas of debate in epistemology including the definition of knowledge, problems of skepticism, sources and scope of knowledge, and criteria for knowledge and justification. The document goes on to discuss related topics like metaphysics, meta-epistemology, genetic epistemology, constructivist epistemology, sources of knowledge, and theories of knowledge structure like foundationalism and coherentism.
Secularism aims to reduce the role of religion in public life and policy. It promotes separating government institutions from religious institutions. The key aspects of secularism discussed in the document are:
- Reducing the role of religion in morality and education by basing them on facts and science instead.
- Removing religion from the political domain and basing sovereignty on the will of the people rather than God.
- Changing economies to interest-based systems, using paper money controlled globally.
- Challenging traditional social systems through spreading liberal and secular ideologies through soft power tools like popular culture and eclecticism.
Examining the belief in science - edited --Fawad Kiyani
This document discusses different perspectives on what constitutes the "highest mountain in the world". While Mount Everest has the highest altitude at 8,848 meters above sea level, Chimborazo in Ecuador is farther from the Earth's center. Additionally, Mauna Kea in Hawaii has the greatest elevation change from base to peak. There is no unanimous agreement on how to define or classify the categorization of the "highest" mountain.
This document summarizes the rise of conservatism, liberalism, and nationalism in Europe during the 19th century. It discusses how conservatism opposed the liberal and nationalist uprisings inspired by the French Revolution, seeking to preserve the status quo through a balance of power. Liberalism emerged advocating individual freedoms and rights. Nationalism grew as peoples sought self-governance based on shared identities. The revolutions of 1848 briefly spread liberal and nationalist ideals before being crushed by conservative forces, though changes were still underway in places like France under Napoleon III and in the unifications of Italy and Germany.
The document discusses how little of the total universe, multiverse, Earth and living species we have explored and discovered. Some key points:
- Physicists estimate there are at least 1010107 universes in the multiverse, but a human can only distinguish 1016 configurations, so we are limited in what we can observe.
- The observable universe is estimated to be 1016 times larger than what a typical human can absorb, so we have only explored an infinitesimally small fraction.
- Of the Earth, we have physically explored around 0.0000000000000001% based on how far Voyager 1 has reached.
- Of living species estimated to be 8-14 million, over 86
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. It states that regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to boost self-esteem and can serve as a healthy way to manage stress.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
To Christians with Love
1. To Christians With Love
Based on the lectures delivered by
Dr. Israr Ahmad
Rendered into English by
Dr. Ahmed Afzaal
Markazi Anjuman Khuddam-ul-Qur’an, Lahore
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Hafiz Akif Saeed sahib or Dr. Ahmed Afzaal sahib.
Syed Iftikhar Ahmad.
Second Printing
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T
he second millennium of the Common Era is coming
to a close, and this happens to be an extremely
crucial period with regard to the ultimate destiny of
mankind. Unfortunately, most of us are so wrapped up in
our trivial and proximate affaires that we tend to ignore
both the rapidly changing situation at the world stage and
its consequences for own future. The pace and direction of
the happenings at the global level indicate that
exceptionally significant events are about to happen, and
that these events will have serious repercussions for the
entire world, especially for the Muslims. The question that
we must ponder is, Are the Muslims prepared for the
imminent turmoil?
More than two - thirds of the world population is
composed of the adherents of three Abrahamic faiths, that
is, the followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Even a
cursory glance at the headlines of human history is enough
to reveal that the interaction between these three
communities—in terms of both conflict and cooperation –
has played a central role in play and even more significant
role in times to come.
Our main thesis is that vast opportunities are
available for a really meaningful and cooperative
relationship between Muslims and Christians, and that
together they can play a decisive role for the achievement
of lasting peace and prosperity on a global sacle.
1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
In order to appreciate the urgency of such
cooperation, we must have before us an outline of the
historical background of the interaction between the Jews,
the Christians, and the Muslims. This interaction can be
divided into eight phases:
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FIRST PHASE: A fierce hostility and rancor has
dominated the relationship between the Jews and the
Christians during the period of 600 years that lasted from
the departure of Jesus Christ to the advent of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon them). The first three
centuries were characterized by severe persecution of the
Christians at the hands of the Jews, who were patronized
in this respect by the rulers of the pagan
Roman empire. Unitarians, who were the true followers of
Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon him), were present in
considerable numbers at that time. The incident of the
“People of the Cave” that is referred to in the Holy Qur’an
(Al-Kahf 19:9-25) belongs to this very period.
The conversion of the Roman Empire to
Christianity during the 3rd century CE changed the whole
situation upside down – or right side up, depending upon
your viewpoint. The Christians. Who had been suffering
all sorts of torments and oppression up till that time, were
now in a position to have their revenge. As a result, the
Jews now became the target of official harassment and
persecution. As the Christians saw it, Jews were guilty of
“deicide” – the murder of their “God” – and therefore it is
not surprising that they banished the latter from the
mainstream of socio-economic life.
One exception to this trend, however, is reported
by the historians thus. It so happened that, about forty
years before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
upon him), the Jews were able to form their government in
Yemen, a hitherto Christian country. The Jews then
attacked Najran in Southern Arabia and tried to force its
Christian inhabitants to give up their faith, who resisted
and were, consequently, tortured by the aggressors. In this
incident thousands of Christians were burned alive. This is
also mentioned in the Holy Qur’an (Al-Burooj 85:4-10).
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SECOND PHASE: The circumstances at the time of the
advent of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) can be
clearly understood in the context of the following Qur’anic
verse:
You will fing that the most vehement of all
people in their enmity to the Believers are the
Jews and the Mushriks {Pagan Arabs}; and you
will find that the nearest in friendliness to the
Believers are those who say ‘we are Christians’.
This is because there are among them some
pious scholars and monks, and because they are
free from pride. (Al-Maida 5:82)
During the days of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
upon him), there were numerous upright and God-fearing
monks and priests among the Christians. Thus, it is said
that it was a Christian monk of Syria, named Bahira, who
recognized that the small boy traveling with his uncle in a
merchant cravat is, in fact, the final prophet of Almighty
God. Bahira is reported to have said to Abu Talib, the
uncle of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him): “Take
your brother’s son back to his country, and guard him
against the Jews, for by God, if they see him and know of
him that which I know, they will contrive evil against
him.”
Another Christian monk is there in the well-known
incident of the beginning of Divine Revelation. When
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) returned home
after the awesome and overwhelming experience of
receiving the first Revelation from Almighty God, his wife
Khadijah took him to her cousin Waraqah Ibn Nawfal,
who had converted to Christianity and was, by now, an
old and blind man. Hearing of the event, he too
immediately recognized that Muhammad was indeed
God’s messenger. May Allah’s blessings and peace be
upon him. And he said, “By Him in whose hand is the soul
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of Waraqah, there has come unto Muhammd the same
Namus [angel of revelation] that had come unto Moses.”
Similarly, one of the Companions of the Holy
Prophet, Salman Farsi, who was born of Persian
Zoroastrian parents but had converted to Christianity, was
told by a Christian monk on his deathbed that the time for
the arrival of the Prophet is near and that he should go to
the “country of date-palms” to find him.
Moreover, another significant incident may be
mentioned here. The two Super Powers of the time, the
Byzantine (Roman) Empire and the Kingdom of Persia,
had a long history of mutual animosity and armed clashes.
In the years 615 and 616 CE, the situation was
overwhelmingly in favor of the Persians, as the Romans
had lost Jerusalem to the armies of Persian King Chosroes
II (sometimes called Khusrau Parwiz). The pagan Quraysh
were pro-Persian, mainly because of the resemblance of
their polytheistic beliefs and practices with those of the
Zoroastrians; while the handful of Muslims in Makkah felt
an affinity for the Christian Roman Empire, as the message
of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was in the
tradition of earlier prophets, including that of Jesus Christ.
The defeat of the Romans made the Quraysh rejoice, and
they started to taunt and ridicule the Muslims, aggravating
their anguish. In this context, the following Qur’anic verses
were revealed, predicting that the situation will be
reversed in less than ten years:
The Romans have been defeated in a land close
by; but they, even after this defeat of theirs, will
soon be victorious, within a few years… (ArRoom 30:2-4)
As a matter of historical fact, this prophecy was
fulfilled during the years 627 and 628 CE. The Roman
Emperor Heraclius marched on foot to Jerusalem to
celebrate his victory over the Persians, and restored to its
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place the holy Cross which had been carried away by the
Persian conquerors some 9 years earlier.
In general, we see that the attitude of the Christians
towards Muslims was exceptionally benign and
cooperative, in sharpt contrast to the behavior of the pagan
Arabs who openly fought and persecuted them, or the
behavior of the Jews whose surreptitious intrigues and
conspiracie were a constant nuisance and a source of
trouble for the Muslims.
Thus, it is well-known that when the persecution
and oppression became unbearable in Makkah and
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon im) allowed his
Companions to migrate to Abyssinia (Ethiopia), the
emigrants were well received by the Christian inhabitants
of that country. When envoys from the Quraysh
approached the Abyssianian monarch, Negus or Najashi –
who too was a Christian – and requested him to expel
these aliens from his kingdom, the latter openly refused to
betray the refugees. Hearing the verses of the HolyQur’an,
Emperor Negus is reported to have wept, and his bishops
in the court wept too. Almight Allah (SWT) has said about
such Christians:
When they listen to that which has been sent
down to the Messenger, you see their eyes
overflow with tears because of the truth they
recognize therin. They spontaneously say, ‘our
Lord! We have believed therefore write down
our names with those who bear witness to it’.
(Al-Maida 5:83)
Although Negus never met Prophet Muhammd
(Peace be upon him), it is known that he had embraced
Islam. When the news of his death reached the Prophet
inMedia, he led the Muslims in the funeral prayers for the
departed soul.
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After the peace treaty of Hudaybiyah, the Holy
Prophet (Peace be upon him) wrote letters to a number of
rulers in the neighboring countries in order to call them to
Islam, including two of the Christian rulers – Heraclius of
Rome and Maqawqis of Egypt. He latter did not accept the
call of Islam, but the behaved with respect and reverence
towards the envoy of the Prophet, and he sent various gifts
to Prophet Muhammd (Peace be upon him). The Roman
Emperor Heraclius received the Prophet’s messenger with
courtesy, and, after interviewing Abu Sufyan – who was at
that time trading in a caravan in Syria and was still an
unbeliver – became convinced that Muhammd was indeed
the Prophet of Almight God. May Allah’s blessings and
peace be upon him. Heraclius wanted to retain his
sovereignty even after becoming a Muslim, and this would
have been possible only if there were a mass conversion of
his empire in favor of Islam. Since he could see that his
generals and bishops were evidently not interested, and, in
fact, they were visilbly annoyed with the Prophet’s letter
and the proceedings of the interview with Abu Sufyan,
Heraclius too decided not to embrace Islam. Thus, the
glories and grandeur of his kindgdom became an
obstruction between him and the Truth.
In short, we see that there was a world of difference
between the approach of the Christians and that of the
Jews vis-à-vis Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
and his Companions. Throughout the struggle of the
Prophet, the Jews and the Pagans remained staunch
enemies of the Islamic movement. As alluded to earlier,
the malice and animosity of the Jews towards Islam and
the Muslims was characterized by consipiracies and
behind-the-scene subversive activities; they never dared to
fight against the Muslims in open field. According to the
Qur’an:
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They will not fight against you in a body, save in
fortified villages or from behind walls. (AlHashr 59:14)
THIRD PHASE: We know that the Jews were banished
from their religious center of Jerusalem after its destruction
in 70 CE at the hands of the Roman armies under General
Titus. Later, Emperior Hadrian built a new Roman colony,
called Aelia Capitolina, over the desolate ruins of
Jerusalem, but the Jews were not allowed therafter to settle
in Jerusalem. After the conversion of the Roman Empire to
Christianity, Jerusalem or Aelia became a predominantly
Christian city. Then, six centuries later, the Holy City
surrendered without any fight to the Muslim Omar. The
treaty of peace signed at that time between the Muslim
conquerors and the Christian inhabitants of Jerusalem
included an item about the Jews – incorporated into the
pact at the request of the Christians – according to which,
under the Muslim rule, the Jews were not to be allowed to
settle in this city.
The destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE was followed
by what is known as the period of “Diaspora” in the
history of the Jews, when they became scattered
throughout the world – some went to Russia or Europe,
others escaped to Africa or India or Turkey. They Jews
were allowed to visit their holy places in Jerusalem but
they were not permitted to buy property or settle in the
Holy City, and this policy continued throughout the
period of Muslim rule – from Caliph Omar right down to
Sultan Abdul Hameed II of the Ottoman Empire. It was
only after the notorious Balfour Declaration of 1917 that
the Jews finally got in a position, due to the support and
assistance of the British government, to settle in Palestine.
What is noteworthy here is that the condition set by
the Christians, as mentioned above, that the Jews would
not be allowed to settle in the Holy Land, reveals the
hostility that was present between these two communities.
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Their mutual antagonism has been referred to in the Holy
Qur’an thus:
The Jews say the Christians follow nothing
(true), and the Christians say the Jews follow
nothing (true); yet both are readers of the
Scripture [i.e., the Old Testament]. (Al-Baqara
2:113)
FOURTH PHASE: The dynamics of the relationship
between the Christians and the Jews stared to change,
slowly but steadily, after the invasion of Spain by the
Muslims in 712 CE. During the battles between Arab and
Spanish armies, the Jews of Spain helped and supported
the Muslims, and, consequently, after the establishment of
the latter’s rule in Spain, they enjoyed an unprecedented
respite of peace and prosperity after more than a thousand
years of humiliation and persecution. Thus, Jewish
historians like Abba Eban and Solomon Grayzel have
acknowledged and recognized their “Golden Age of
Diaspora” , that is, the period of Jewish prosperity and
growth in Muslim Spain. After the end of Arab rule in
1492, and the consequent expulsion of the Jews from Spain
by its new Christian rulers, they were given refuge and
asylum in the Ottoman Empire, Large populations of Jews
continued to prosper peacefully in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and
Egypt, during the time when their brethren were suffering
heavily in Europe, particularly in the Russian Lands.
FIFTH PHASE: The Jews -- who were severly persecuted
in the Christian Europe throughout the Middle Ages –
were well aware that the only way to turn the tables on
their arch enemy, the Christians, was by way of
minimizing the influence of religion over them and by
incapacitating the authority of the Catholic Church. Thus,
they ingeniously used the spirit of rationalism that was
flowing form Muslim Spain into Europe in order to make a
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breach in the bastion of Christian faith. The Jews of Spain - by playing a key role in polluting the essence of
intellectual vagrancy which is euphemistically called
“liberalism” – were able to diminish considerably the hold
of religion in Europe. At the same time, they were able to
cleave the Christendom into two warring factions by
encouraging freedom of thought among the Christians,
giving rise to the movement for “Reformation”. The
consequent splitting of the Christians into Catholic and
Protestant sects created a permanent element of discord in
their ranks, and thus began the Jewish “conquest” of the
Gentile Europe.
Moreover, an element of behind-the-scene Jewish
manipulation was apparently involved in diverting the
military might and hostilities of the Christians away from
themselves and towards the Muslims, resulting in the
carnage of the crusades during the 11the and 12th
centuries.
SIXTH PHASE: The division of the Christendom resulted
in the mush more liberal Protestants adopting the high
ideals of “Human Rights” and “Free Thought” and the
orthodox Catholics still trying to hold on to their
conventional values. The idea of virtually unlimited
freedom of action led to a gradual decline in moral values
and a slow and insidious breakdown of the family. Thus,
the present state of sexual anarchy and permissiveness,
disparagement of the natural two-parent family-system,
glorification of promiscuous and irresponsible sexuality in
the name of gender equality, and the increasingly daring
depiction of “reality” in the electronic and the increasingly
daring depiction of “reality” in the electronic and print
media -- all these are sings of the downfall of traditional
Christian morality against the rising tides of Jewish
influence.
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A second triumph of the Jews was their acquiring
the control of world finances, a process which started
during the age of Reformation. Although usurious moneylending activity of the Jews had existed on a small scale
throughout the Middle Ages, the weakening of the
Church, along with the liberal views of John Calvin (15091594) in Economics, ultimately led to an enormous rise in
the previously prohibited practice of usury. The
acceptance by the Christians that such transactions are
unavoidable for economic growth and material prosperity
gradually made them hostages of the money-lending
institutions -- banks, insurance companies, and the like -all of which were, and still are, the strongholds of the
Jewish people.
Today, these professional Money-lenders are able
to impose their conditions on entire countries and
governments by first fueling hostilities between various
nations and then providing them with loans to buy the
much needed arms. Thus, not only the third world
countries but also the developed cones -- including the
United States of America -- are virtually ruled by a small
aristocracy of predominantly Jewish bankers, investors,
and financiers, who constitute a super-state over and
above the apparent state authority.
In this way the Jews, who were once a persecuted
minority in Europe, were able to rise from the ghettos to
take control of the affairs of the world, mostly through
their clandestine and subtle -- but highly shrewd and
effective -- conspiracies.
SEVENTH PHASE: A secret fraternity of the Jews was
founded on May 1, 1776, by Adam Wisehophf, a former
Jesuit priest and a professor at Ingolstadt University in
Bavaria (now a part of Germany). Known as the “Order of
Illuminati”, the organization was created to attain ultimate
world domination by destroying all existing governments
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and religions. The objective was to be reached by dividing
the masses into opposing camps on the bases of political,
racial, social, economic, and other issues. They were then
to be armed and circumstance created to make them fight
so that they would destroy each other, leading to the
establishment of “One World”, to be ruled and controlled
by the conspirators.
This whole pernicious scheme has been laid bare
by William Guy Carr in his book “Pawns in the Game”
which was published in 1958. He has demonstrated the
involvement of the Illuminati in numerous historical
changes, revolutions, wars, and uprisings, etc, and has also
explained in terrifying detail the means and methods
adopted in order to tighten their grip on global polities.
In 1897, the “Elders of Zion” met and prepared
their infamous “protocols”, containing the future agenda
and modus operandi for gaining control of the Gentile
world. As a result, Political Zionsim was born and the
struggle to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine was
initiated by Theodore Herzel (1860-1804), leading to
Balfour Declaration in 1917, and the de facto creation of
Isael in 1948. The Ottoman Empire and the institution of
Khilafa were cunningly demolished in the 1920’s -- as both
were real obstructions in the fulfillment of Jewish schemes
by employing the “Young Turks” and the cooperation of
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who himself was a Freemason.
It is significant to note that the Holy Qur’an has
clearly predicted the dynamics of the present rise of the
Jews, who were, at the time of Prophet Muhammad (Peace
be upon him), an impotent and hunted nation. Thus,
almighty Allah (SWT) says:
Disgrace and humiliation have been stamped
upon them wherever they may be, except in the
case when they get refuge under the favor of
Allah or under the patronage of other people;
they have incurred the wrath of Allah, therefore
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misery and humiliation have been stamped
upon them. This is because they rejected the
Revelations of Allah and killed His prophets
without any just cause; this is the consequence
of their disobedience and their transgression.
(Aal-e-Imran 3:112)
What is predicted in this verse is that the Jews, after
becoming a disgraced nation in the sight of the Almighty
Allah (SWT0. would never be able to rise on their own, but
would always need the support and patronage of stronger
nations for their elevation. This is similar to what Benjamin
Franklin said about the Jews in his address to the
Constitutional Convention in Philadepphia in 1787, that
“….they are vampires, and vampires do not live on
vampires. They cannot live among themselves. They must
subsist on Christians and other people not of their race.”
EIGHTH PHASE: So far the Jews have been using and
manipulating the liberal “White Anglo Saxon Protestants”
or WASP, whose main strongholds are the United States of
America, Britain, and France, none of whom can dare go
against the policies endorsed by the all-powerful Jewish
lobbies. However, in the present century, we are also
witnessing the slow acquiescence of the Catholic world to
the ever-growing domination of Jewish and Zionist
elements. Thus the Jews, who were supposed to be the
bearer of the collective guilt of “crucifixion of Jesus
Christ”, were exonerated of this two thousand years old
charge by the Second Vatican Council in 1865. Thus,
instead of implicating the Jews in what they consider to be
“deicide”, the Catholics have now accepted the idea that
only the Jews of the time of Jesus are to be blamed for his
“death”, repudiating ht concept of collective responsibility
of the Jews. Others usually believe that it was the Roman
Governor and the Roman soldiers who were actually
responsible for the “death” of Jesus Christ. Moreover, the
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government of Vatican Has officially recognized the state
of Israel, and the former has officially recognized the state
of Israel, and the former has established its embassy in Tel
Aviv. Vatican has also withdrawn its demand of
international control over Jeruslem, and is now asking
only for international guarantees for access to the holy
sites. The hold of the Jews over their unsuspecting
Christian victims has thus reached its logical climax.
We are living in the eighth phase of the interaction
between the Jews, the Christians, and the Muslims. The
situation at the moment is that the unholy alliance between
the Jews and the Christians
-- which, far from being
symbiotic, is actually more akin to the relationship
between a parasite and its host
-- has turned into a
movement for world domination, euphemistically called
the “New World Order”. In reality, it the Jews who are
taking advantage of the strength and influence of the
Christian West to gain control over the global affaires, and
it must be admitted that they have already succeeded to a
large extent.
The New World Order has, to all intents and
purposes, already conquered the Arab world, and now the
last obstruction against its nefarious designs is the
potential Islamic bloc of Iraq by cleverly trapping her in
Kuwait and then smashing its military might in the Gulf
war of 1991. Now, it is only our party of the world that can
offer a substantial resistance to the gushing and rising
floods of Jewish and Zionist hegemony.
The strategy of the New World Order at this time
seems to be that of “divide and conquer”. Thus, they are
trying to isolate Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan from each
other, thereby precluding the creation of nay united bloc in
this region: this is because such a bloc would have the
potential to become strong enough to stand up against
them. Therefore, they would try their best not to allow any
of these three countries to become, or to remain for any
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considerable length of time, stable and powerful enough to
become a possible threat. That is why we see the frantic
and intense efforts to keep Pakistan from becoming a
Nuclear Power, as w3ell as the attempts to isolate Iran by
means of an economic embargo. Moreover, both the
continuing chaos and anarchy in Afghanistan and the
ethnic and sectarian violence in Pakistan – while
admittedly indigenous in origin – are most certainly
receiving their fuel from the agents and guardians of New
World Order.
The Influence and hold of the small Jewish
minority over the policy-making process in the western
world has been fully exposed by Paul Findlay, former
American congressman, in his best-selling book. “They
Dare to speak”. He clearly demonstrates how powerful
pro-Israel lobbies dominate American so that even the
“Supreme Power” on earth is unable to pursue its own
interests in the Middle East. Twelve years after the first
printing of his book, Mr. Findlay is still working hard to
warn his fellow Americans regarding this most serious of
all dangers to their country and to their sovereignty.
Recently, he has uncovered the conspiracy to make
Jerusalem and exclusive Jewish city, banishing both the
Muslims as well as the Christians from the holy city.
However, the most vehement and outspoken
fighter in the war against Jewish and Zionist schemes is
American economist and statesmen Lyndon H. Larouche,
who is regarded as a controversial figure for his insistent
campaign for global monetary reform based on equity for
the Third world and his role in exposing the powerful
financial interests which control international drug
trafficking. According to him, the United States of America
moved away from the “American System of Political
Economy” when, in 1913, the authority for the issuance
and control of currency and the control of credit was
transferred from the US government to a private
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corporation -- the Federal Reserve System -- which is just
another name for a group of international financial
bankers. This was nothing short of surrender of
sovereignty on the part of the American people.
Mr. LaRouche points out that, since the death of
President John F. Kennedy, the USA has adopt a new set of
axioms for policy making, which he calls the “Rock-DrugSex Counterculture”, and which was created by the cult of
Aleister Crowley in Britain and then imported into the
USA. The result has been that “the family values are out of
the window… A diminishing number of step-children, the
number of children with single parents is rising
catastrophically in the United States, and that is a big part
of our cultural and social problems”.
Finally, Mr. LaRouche argues that the American
nation is a constitutional democratic republic only on
paper; in reality it has not been such a republic for
approximately one hundred years. According to him, the
policies of government, the selection of most leading
candidate for federal office, and the majority of popular
opinion is being regulated by “behind the scene
committees” representing what is described as “the
establishment”. You can neither start your election
campaign without the permission of “the establishment”,
nor can you succeed without its backing’ the latter will be
provided to you only if you can prove that you can “sell”
the policy which “the establishment” ahs decided to push
at that time.
There is a growing awareness Among American
citizens regarding the degree of control that is enjoyed by
the Jews in their country. The extreme Right wing parties,
sometimes called “The Far Right”, are increasingly
becoming more and more vocal in this regard. They
describe the American federal government as “Zionist
Occupational Government”, and are busy organizing
militias and accumulating weapons in order to fight a civil
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war against the federal government. The Oklahma
bombing of Aril ’95 was only a minor glimpse of what
could happen in the future.
All this is making the Jewish lobby very nervous. In
their desperation to curb all attempts to dislodge their hold
in the American politico-economic set-up, they are even
willing to sponsor the most anti Civil Liberties law in the
US history. The imminent passage of the “Omnibus Antiterrorism Act 1995” -- under which the President of the
United States of America will have the prerogative to
declare any person or organization “terroist” without due
process of the law -- is a clear sign of this desperation.
This act has already been passed by the US Senate,
although the House of Representatives has yet to vote on it
before it becomes a law. Even though a lot of amendments
have been made to the bill passed by the Senate, it still
retains most of the objectionable points. The bill makes a
broad expansion in the power of federal law enforcement,
without any provision for accountability. If it becomes a
law, the act would virtually strip the courts of any
opportunity of correct law enforcement abuses resulting in
unconstitutional incarceration.
2. ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
Muslims and Christians have a lot in common.
Thus, we find that the Christian belief system is much
closer to that of the Muslims, whereas significant
differences exist between Christians and Islamic doctrines
on the one hand and the Jewish creed on the other. In this
respect, we shall first consider the common features of the
teachings of Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad (Peace
be upon them) and then we shall deal with five crucial
points that are shared by Christians and Muslim.
A number of misunderstandings are prevalent
among Muslim scholars regarding the teachings of Peace
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be upon them Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon them) as they
appear in the four Gospels. Indeed, if one is to compare the
teachings of the two religions in a superficial and casual
manner, he can no doubt point out a number of
disagreements. However, a deeper study of the teachings
of Prophet Jesus and Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon
them) will reveal that there is no fundamental disharmony
between the two. This point needs to be elucidated, as
follow.
The methodology of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
upon them) -- in his struggle to bring about an Islamic
Revolution -- consisted of two distinct approaches. The
first can be described as the primary or elementary
approach which was employed by the Prophet to assemble
a group of highly dedicated, committed, committed, and
thoroughly trained men. The second one can be described
as the ultimate or the final approach, which was employed
by the Prophet to make use of this group in the actual
confrontation or conflict with the guardians of the status
quo.
The primary or elementary approach of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon them) can be understood with
the help to four Qu’anic terms. These are: Recitation of the
Divine Revelations (Tilawat-e-Aayat), Purification of the
souls (Tazkiyya), Instructions regarding the Do’s and the
Don’ts (Taleem-e-Kitab), and the Inculcation of wisdom
(Taleem-e-Hikmat). These terms appear at four different
places in the Holy Qur’an (Al-Baqara 2:129 & 151; Aal-eImran 3:164; Al-Jum’ah 62:2), and represent the four
dimensions of the fundamental duties of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon them).
It is significant to note that, among the previous
Revelations, we find and interesting division with regard
to the different aspects of Divine Guidance. That is to say,
the Torah of Prophet Moses contained only the
instructions regarding the do’s and the don’ts (Kitab), the
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Psalms of Prophet David was composed only of hymns of
God the Almighty (Aayat), and the Gospel of Prophet
Jesus consisted predominantly of wisdom (Hikmat). The
Holy Qur’an – being the last of divine Revelatons -- is the
most comprehensive Book in that it contains all three
elements of Divine Guidance, plus it is also the source for
purifying human hearts (Tazkiyya).
All apparent discrepancies between the teachings
of Prohpet Jesus and those of Prophet Muhammad (Peace
be upon them) are, in fact, a direct result of disregarding
the crucial fact that the Gospels deal primarily with the
inner and esoteric element of Deen and not with its legal
and formal aspects. Therefore, if one is to compare the
teachings of the two religions without losing sight of this
fact, the apparent inconsistencies would ceases to disturb
him, and he will soon realize that both religions actually
teach the same things, but from different perspectives.
The ultimate or the final approach of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon them) consisted of two
distinct phases: the struggle in Makkah, which was
characterized by passive Resistance, when the order of the
day was to remain peaceful and not to reliant under any
provocation whatsoever: and the struggle in Medina,
which was characterized by Active Resistance, and the
accompanying armed conflict against the defenders of the
status quo, when the believers were not only allowed but
were actually encouraged and ordained to fight in the way
of Allah.
Some Muslim scholars have a tendency to
disparage the teaching of passivity that is found
everywhere in the four Gospels, labeling it as unnatural
and impracticable. However, this issue can be easily
resolved if we realize that the instruction of Jesus Christ to
“turn the other cheek” was not a permanent part of his
message, but that he had ordered his followers to remain
passive and peaceful only till the time when they had
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enough strength the challenge the unjust and ungodly
system. This instruction is identical to the order of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon them) that was given by him
to his Companions during the phase of Passive Resistance
in Makkah. However, in contrast to the life of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon them), we see that the stages
of active resistance and armed conflict never arrived in the
brief career of Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon them),
because Almighty Allah had raised him up into the
heavens in order to save him from being crucified.
Muslims believer that, after his second coming, the Christ
will lead the army of the believrs against the followers of
Dajjal, and that he will thus complete his unfinished
mission.
Then there are five very significant points of
convergence between the beliefs of the Christians and
those of the Muslims. These are briefly described thus:
THE MIRACULOUS BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST:
The Gospels of Matthew (1:18-24) and Luke (1:26-38)
mention that Jesus was conceived without a human father
as a miracle from Almighty God, so does the Holy Qur’an
(Aal-e-Imran 3:45-47 & Maryam 19:17-21). On the other
hand, the Jews don’t believe in the miraculous birth of
Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon them) instead they call him a
bastard and accuse his mother Mary of fornication. It is
obvious that Christians and Muslims have more to share
than do Christians and the Jews.
HIS PERSONALITY: The Muslims believe that Prophet
Jesus (Peace be upon them) was a messenger and the
Promised Messiah or Christ, sent by Almighty Allah to
guide the Children of Israel (Holy Qur’an: Aal-e-Imran
3:49 & As-Saf 61:6). This was also the creed of the earliest
followers of Prophet Jesus, because we know from the
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gospels that Jesus Almighty Allah (SWT) and that it was
Saint Paul who first introduced the idea of the divinity of
Christ. However, what is really significant in this regard is
that, in sharp contrast to the attitude of respect and
reverence that the Muslims and the Christians have
towards Jesus Christ (Peace be upon them), we see that the
Jews accused him of blasphemy, called him an impostor
and a heretic, and conspired to crucify him.
Moreover, both the Christians and the Muslims
believe that Jesus Christ performed the most astonishing of
miracles -- unparalleled in the history of Prophethood
with respect to their irrefutable and explicit nature. These
miracle are described in various sections of the Gospels
(See, for example, Matthew, Chapters 8 & 14) as well as in
the Holy Qur’an (Aal-e-Imran 3:48 & Al-Maida 5:110). On
the other hand, the Jews regarded these miracles as
nothing more than “mere magic” (Holy Qur’an As-Saf
61:6). The contrast, again, is very obvious.
THE ASCENSION: Both the Christians and the Muslims
agree that Jesus Christ forcefully and incisively called
upon his fellow Israelites to mend their perverted ways, to
give up sinful and unethical practices, to repent with the
true spirit of repentance, and to purify themselves from all
spiritual and moral corruption. He severely criticized the
pretentious religiosity, the emphasis on hollow but legally
spotless rituals, and the servile adherence to the letter of
the law with no regard to its spirit -- the hallmark of the
religious establishment of his time (see Mathew 23, and the
Holy Qur’an Al-Maida 5:78). As a result, he was made a
target of hatred and malevolence from the rabbis, the
perists, and the Pharisees. The message and prodlamation
of Jesus Christ (Peace be upon them) attracted the attention
of the population both in and around Jerusalem, but it was
accepted only by a very minute section of the Jews, of
which even fewer became his dedicated companions. The
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number of these close comrades, according to the Gospels,
was twelve, although matter of their names is
controversial.
The enjoyed complete religious freedom under the
Roman rule, and it was their religious court, Sanhedrin,
which convicted Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon them) of
blasphemy and apostasy and demanded the Roman
governor to carry out the death sentence by way of
crucifixion. The Gospels and the Holy Qur’an both agree
that the Jews were fully responsible for this wicked and
shameful act. Again, both the Christians and the Muslims
are unanimous that Jesus Christ was raised up alive from
the earth into the heavens. This has been mentioned in the
Gospels of Matthew (28:6,7), Mark (16:19), Luke (24:510,
and John (20:17), as well as in the Holy Qur’an (An-Nisa
4:157, 158). The allusions of the Qur’anic verses are
explained, clearly and categorically, in the traditions of
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon them). The only
difference here is that, whereas the Christians believe that
Jesus was raised up after his death on the cross and
following a miraculous resurrection, the Muslims believe
that Jesus Christ was never crucified at all, but that he was
raised up into the heavens before being arrested by the
Roman soldiers. The doctrine of “Ascension” is, therefore,
common to the followers of both Christianity and Islam,
though obviously the Jews would never accept this.
THE SECOND COMING: Christians and Muslims also
agree in their belief regarding the second coming of Jesus
Christ (Peace be upon them). The belief that the Christ will
reappear on the earth is found in the Gospels (Mathew
25:31, 32) and is alluded to in the Holy Qur’an (AzZukhruf 43:61), although here again the allusions are
clearly spelled out in the authoritative traditions of
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon them).
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ADVENT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST: The prophecies of
Muhammad (Peace be upon them), in the context of the
events that will happen before the Doomsday, refer to the
rise of an exceedingly cunning and sly leader of the Jews –
Dajjal or the Anti-Christ -- who will fight against Prophet
Jesus and the army of the believers during the ultimate
World War of the human history, the Armageddon. Again,
we see that the Christians also have a very similar belief.
Unortunately, the Jews and their communication networks
have succeeded in convincing the Christians that the AntiChrist is going to be Muslim ruler from the Middle East.
However, what the Christians mus realize is that no
Muslim can ever be against Jesus Christ (Peace be upon
him), because all Muslims revere him as a noble prophet
and a messenger of Almighty Allah. A ruler and a military
leader who will be opposed to the Christ can only be a Jew,
as we are well aware of the malevolent attitude of the Jews
towards both Jesus Christ and his followers.
As for the Jews, we know that they are still waiting
for their “Promised Messiah” who is supposed to lead
them to their glorious kingdom. That Messiah was none
other than Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon him), but they
opposed and rejected him as an impostor and tried their
very best to have him crucified. It follows that the “job” for
a Messiah is still vacant in the sight of the Jews. Therefore,
it is not all that difficult to visualize how a fundamentalist
Jew will rise, probably in the near future, and announce
his “Christ-hood”.
A similar event happened in the Ottoman Empire
during 17th century, when a Jew named Shabbetai Zevi
(1626-1676), announced that he was the Messiah, and
became an instant attraction. The commotion and religious
fervor he raised was unprecedented in Jewish history.
However, much to the disappointment of the Jews,
Shabbetai was arrested by the Sultan and he converted to
Islam while in prison.
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Keeping in view the anticipation and hopes of the
Jews vis-à-vis the coming of a Messiah, it seems absolutely
certain that the Anti-Christ will be aJewish leader who
would delude his followers into believing that he is indeed
the Christ. There are authentic traditions of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon him), according to which the
Anti-Christ will lead the forces of evil in the ultimate
World War of human history, the Armageddon. God the
Almighty will then send the real Christ, that is to say
Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon him) will reappear on earth,
in order to exterminate the Dajjal and his followers.
According to the prophecies as they appear in the
traditions of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the
Muslims and Christians would unite and become a single
community after the second coming of the Christ, i.e.,
Christianity would disappear as a separate religion by
merging into Islam. The world would then be rules by
Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon him) until his death, and that
would be “God’s kingdom on earth”.
3. FUTURE IMPERATIVE
It is really tragic how the Christians are being
manipulated by the Jews and how the former are unable to
distinguish between their real friends and foes. The
European and American Christians are thoroughly
brainwashed by the media, which itself is dominated by
you-know-who, into believing that Islam and Muslims are
their adversaries. The truth of the matter, however, is that
the Jews are simply taking advantage of the Christians to
further their own interests. The Christians need to
recognize that they and the Muslims have a common
enemy, and that the right thing to do at this stage is to
cooperate with the Muslims in order to deal with the
actual exploiters.
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The last book in the New Testament, the
Revelations of John, clearly depicts the actual face of these
exploiters, as follows:
…I saw a woman wounted on a searlet beast
which was covered with blasphemous names
and had seven heads and ten horns… I saw a
woman mounted on a searlet beast which was
covered with blasphemous names and had
seven heads and ten horns… I saw that the
woman was drunk with the blood of God’s
people, and with the blood of those who had
borne their testimony to Jesus… (Revelations
17:3,6-8)
This exploitation is on a global scale; however, in
our own country, we have another menace to deal with.
Non-Muslim minorities enjoy a constitutional protection in
Pakistan, but this does not stop some of them from
conspiring agains their homeland. We would like to
caution the local Christians that they must guard against
being manipulated, especially with reference to the
Blasphemy Law. Pakistani Christians are being cleverely
pushed into a totally unnecessary confrontation with the
Muslims by a sort of “indigenous Zionism”, that is, by
some of the Qadianis. The Christians must recognize that
the beliefs of the Qadiyani community are much closer to
the beliefs of the Jews than to those of either the Muslims
or the Christians.
Qadiyanis believe that Prophet Jesus had a human
father, that he escaped from Palestine and later died
somewhere in Kashmir, that he was not raised alive by
Almighty God, and hence there is no point of any second
coming. They also believe that their “prophet”, Mr.
Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani (1839-1908), was the Promised
Messiah.
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It is for the Pakistani Christians to decide as to
which one of them is their natural friends and ally – the
Qadianis or the Muslims?
Before concluding this discussion, we must deal
here with the issue of “Anti-Semitism”. All attempts to
criticize the Jews as the root cause of most of the troubles
being faced by Christians and Muslims are, as a matter of
routine, rejected and brushed aside as nothing more than
signs of an irrational hatered of the Jews. In this context,
we want to make the following point very clear: Muslims
have no malice against any particular race. We do not
want to destroy any particular nation or the adherents of
any particular religion. All we wish to do is to exterminate
the menace of exploitation. We believe that greed,
corruption, and immorality are spiritual diseases,
irrespective of where they are found. Our struggle is
against the illnesses, not against the sick.
Moreover, there is a world of difference between
the animosity and dislike which results from prejudice and
lack of knowledge, and the animosity and dislike which
ensues from understanding and experience. Jews have
been hated through most of their history; is it logical to
believe that this long-standing and almost universal hatred
was, and is, without any reasonable cause whatsoever?
Isn’t it good advice that the Jews, instead of continuing to
blame some mysterious “Anti-Semitism”, should carefully
examine their own history and attitude in order to find the
reason for heir universal “unpopularity”?
Maryam Jameela, a former Jew, has explained the
whole phenomenon as follows:
A people who insist against all objective
evidence to the contrary in regarding
themselves as the Chosen People of God, who
consider themselves innately superior [over] all
other peoples; who owe their loyalty primarily
to each other and never to the country of their
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birth; and who, while they may practice the
most exemplary morality among themselves, fel
no such obligations to the despised “illiterate
Gentiles” and do their best to corrupt others
though their stranglehold over the liquor
business, usury, etc., and, while they fervently
maintain that Judaism is the only true faith,
rigorously exclude outsiders… How can such
conceit, pride and exclusiveness not fail to
arouse against them the most bitter hatred? On
top of all that, there is the exceptional
intelligence, cleverness and ability of the Jews to
snatch the first opportunity to attain the
maximum power and wealt at the expense of
others which makes them feared as well as
hated…. They have never outgrown their tribal
mentality. According to this outlook, a man
owes his loyalty only to his tribe and clan. All
non-members of the tribe are outcasts and he is
not held responsible or accountable for his
conduct towards them. Within the tribe, his
character and behavior may appear most
exemplary but once outside the tribe, he can
turn to piracy, robbery and murder without
suffering from the least qualms of conscience.
(Islam Versus Ahl al-kitab: Past and Present;
p.192, 193)
We would like to stress the point that We Muslims
have no permanent animosity against any given race or
nation. We live and die for the sake of Allah, and our love
and hate are for His sake too. The message of Islam is
universal, directed to the entire humanity. Anyone can
embrace Islam and become a genuine and full member of
the Muslim Ummah – his race, language, color, nationality,
or previous creed would not make the slightest difference.
However, it is also important to realize that one
cannot sacrifice his principles and ideals for the sake of
tolerance without simultaneously surrendering a part of
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his soul. We are definitely open-minded and tolerant of
diversity, but not when it comes to plunder of global
resources, exploitation of other people, corruption of the
youth, and patronage of sexual anarchy.
We began by asserting that the pace and direction
of the happenings at the global level indicate that
exceptionally significant events are about to happen. One
indication of the coming turmoil is the growing
resentment of the “Far Right” against the influence of the
Jews over the U.S federal government, and the Jewish
response to this threat in the form of the “Omnibus AntiTerrorism Act”.
In Israel, there is a rapidly growing conflict
between the fundamentalist and the secular (Zionist) Jews
regarding the establishment of “Greater Israel”. While the
Zionists are supporting and implementing the idea that
“peace” with their Arab and Palestinian neighbors cn
bring more opportinuties for economic gains (read
exploitation), the religious elements, in their holy zeal for
the “kingdom of David”, would settle for nothing less than
an Israel that extends from the Nile to the Euphrates. The
recent assassination of Yitzhak Rabin is a case in point.
It seems that the secular Jews are going to offer the
construction of the third Temple – at the site of Al-Aqsa
mosque – as a bribe to pacify the religious fanatics. Of
course, any attempt to demolish the mosque will result in a
massive uprising by te fundamentalist Arab Muslims. The
rulers of the Arab world, who are nothing more than
stooges of the New World Order, would then try to
suppress their own people by brute force, leading to
another holocaust – this time of the Arab Muslims. The
whole situation is indeed extremely volatile and ripe for a
showdown. Because of its axial signficance for the global
politico-economic climate, any major turmoil in the Middle
East would undoubtedly shake the entire world.
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The policy of the whole Christian world to support
and patronize a small Jewish minority, even at the cost of
incurring the antipathy of the entire Muslim Ummah, is
most unfortunate and unwise. Instead of letting
themselves be used by the Jews, the Christians need to
understand that the Muslims, not the Jews, are their
natural allied. Christians and Muslims should come
together because they have a common enemy which is
using one community against the other. The world has no
doubt become a mess, but a combined Muslim-Christian
effort can still go a long way in making it a better place to
live.
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And remember when the angels said:
“O Mary! God gives you glad tidings of a word
from Him, whose name will be the Christ – Jesus,
son of Mary – illustrious in this world and the
Hereafter, and one among the honored. He will
speak unto mankind when in the cradle and in
his manhood, and will be among the upright and
doers of good.”
She said: “My Lord, how can I have a son when
no man has touched me?”
He said: “So It will be. God creates what He wills.
When He decrees a thing, He says ‘Be’ and it is.”
“And He will teach him the Book and Wisdom,
(that is) the Torah and the Gospel.
And will make him a messenger to the Children
of Israel…”
(Holy Qur’an: Aal-e-Imran 3:45-49)
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