Author Archive admingm

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Why are religion and spirituality so important?

So many people in the world are crazy to make money and live a lavish and glorious life. But they forget that they will be here on this Earth only for few years and life is so uncertain and ambiguous that a person can die anytime due to diseases, accident [ Continue reading…]

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The Quran English Translation |Surah 3 –Al-Imran

[3:67]  Abraham was neither Jewish, nor Christian; he was a monotheist submitter. He never was an idol worshiper. [3:68]  The people most worthy of Abraham are those who followed him, and this prophet, and those who believe. GOD is the Lord and Master of the believers. [3:69]  Some followers of [ Continue reading…]

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The Quran English Translation |Surah 2–Al-Baqarah

[2:125]  We have rendered the shrine (the Ka`aba) a focal point for the people, and a safe sanctuary. You may use Abraham’s shrine as a prayer house. We commissioned Abraham and Ismail: “You shall purify My house for those who visit, those who live there, and those who bow and [ Continue reading…]

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The Quran English Translation |Surah 1-2 – Al-Fatihah-Al-Baqarah

Sura 1:  The Key (Al-Fatehah) Number of verses in sura: 7 Order of revelation: 5 [1:1]  In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.  [1:2]  Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe.  [1:3]  Most Gracious, Most Merciful. [1:4]  Master of the Day of Judgment.  [1:5]  You alone we [ Continue reading…]

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Does the Quran really promise 72 virgins for Muslim martyrs in paradise?

The straightforward answer is NO! There is no pledge of 72 virgins for martyrs, terrorists or suicide bombers anywhere in the Quran. Many translators of the Quran translated from Arabic to other languages have used the Hadith and other Islamic sources to complete the Quran translations. One therefore finds many [ Continue reading…]

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Is destiny predestined or changeable?

The issue of destiny seems to me a quite simple matter to understand. We usually have two questions about this: 1. If ‘destiny’ has been predetermined by Allah Ta’ala, then what is the use of us trying to change our destiny? Or, 2. If we can change our own destiny, [ Continue reading…]

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Terrorism and Jihad in the light of Islam

Jihad is one of the most important basic teachings of Islam and is considered as a medium to achieve greatness, glory, and sovereignty. On that basis, Jihad is compulsory on every Muslim and enforced until the day of Judgment. The term Jihad etymologically derived from the Arabic word Jahada which [ Continue reading…]

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One of the earliest mosques has been discovered and indicates Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived in harmony

The foundations of an ancient mosque have been discovered in Israel. It was built around a generation after the Prophet Mohammed(pbuh), making it one of the oldest. Archaeologists say its building phases indicate peaceful coexistence between religions at the time. The remains of an ancient mosque have been unearthed in [ Continue reading…]

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Militancy is a huge problem but no death penalty

Militancy is a huge problem. There are some militants or religious extremists among the followers of almost all religions in the world. In our neighboring country India, the Hindu militants (BJP-Shiv Sena) are now in power. They are destroying India’s long-held secular tradition. Everyone knows what the Buddhist militants in [ Continue reading…]

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Hearing God’s voice

By DAWN REED Walking through the wrapping paper aisle in Hobby Lobby, tears filled my eyes.  Surrounded by the sights and smells of Christmas, I was suddenly overwhelmed with the loss of my mom – my friend of friends, my best cheerleader.  While it has only been 10 months, it [ Continue reading…]

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