- Understanding The Christian Way of Life By : Francis Hirak
Understanding not only the Christian way but the entire life course of a faithful Christian that is actually governed by faith enabling them to overcome obstacles that would hinder their service to the true God that will increase their joy on earth and ensure true riches in heaven. - The Best Of Times Or The Worst Of Times? It's Your Call! By : Ada Porat
Are you worried about the times we live in? Times of chaos and upheaval also offer tremendous opportunity for personal growth and innovation. This period of economic uncertainty offers you the choice to look at life from a Higher perspective, step into your soul's purpose and power, and become an instrument of hope and healing. - Ismaili Mission Conference By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
To promote religious education, to train the missionaries and teachers and to establish an independent Ismailia Association in Africa, Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah had called the first Ismailia Mission Conference on Friday, the 20th of July, 1945 at Dar-es-Salaam. About a hundred delegates and observers were invited, and the Imam inaugurated the conference in the auditorium of the Aga Khan's Boys High School, Kisutu Street, Dar-es-Salaam. - Where Do I Begin? Choosing Music for a Memorial Service By :
Never had to plan a memorial service before? Almost every family has to deal with it at sometime. This article offers the most commonly requested songs for memorials, funerals and "celebration of life" services. - Remaining in Compliance with Charitable Solicitation Laws By : BizCentral USA
With all the charities out there asking for donations, most states have taken the first step in protecting the public’s trust through the implementation of charitable solicitation laws. - Ismaili Journalism By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Journalism in the modern usage is one of the younger professions. The first prototype of the modern newspaper was the series of public announcements, known during the Roman empire as Acta Diurna published daily from 59 B.C., and later in Venice as the Gazette. Similar official reports were made in China, where the earliest newspaper, the Tehing-Pao appeared in Peking in the middle of 8th century. The invention of printing from movable type by Johann Gutenberg in Minz about 1450 revolutionized the spreading of news. Mercurius gallobelgicus (1594) was perhaps the earliest magazine issued from Cologne. - An Introduction To Choosing Your Psychic By : Justin Briggs
In the following artilce I am going to reveal to you 5 important facts you must know before going to a psychic - this will save you much time and money. - How To Write An Inspirational Eulogy For A Mother By : Gen Wright
Are you given the honorable task of writing an eulogy for a mother? If you are, perhaps you may find the tips in this article useful. - How To Write Great Funeral Speeches By : Gen Wright
There are many reasons why even the most accomplished writers find writing funeral speeches difficult. For one, it is not everyday that a writer is given the responsibility to write a funeral speech. So there is no previous experience to draw upon. - Quick Tips On Writing An Eulogy For A Father By : Gen Wright
Question: Who is the best person to write an eulogy for a father? The eldest child in the family? Perhaps. It is both an honor and a great responsibility to write an eulogy for a father. - Forgiveness is a Spiritual Path for Everyone By : Ana Holub
Forgiveness is a spiritual path, not a religion. The teacher that guides you is the Infinite Essence that lives eternally within you. The holy books are the stories of your own life. Within them are clues...and treasures... hidden inside even the most painful and traumatic events. - Ismaili Flag - Significant Features Of Both Colors By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"We have described above the features of green and red colours. We will briefly proceed to discuss significant characteristics of these two colours together.
Ibn Khaldun (d. 1406) writes in Muqaddimah (1:186) that Khadija asked, what garment he liked best to wear during revelation, and the Prophet replied, "White and green ones", whereupon she said that it was an angel, meaning that green and white, are the colours of goodness and of the angels." Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (d. 855) writes that when the revelation came, the Prophet covered his head with almost green mantle, his face grew red, he snored as one asleep, or rattled like a young camel; after some time he recovered (Masnad, Cairo, 1949, 4:222). - Invoking good fortune and wealth at Dhanteras Festival By : ashish p
Dhanteras is an important festival of India celebrated in honor of Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. It comes off just two days before Diwali. People buy and gift utensils, gold and silver articles during this auspicious festival. Fun, revelry and prayers are the order of the day. - Religious Stew - PC Poison in the Pot By : Rev Michael Bresciani
With apostasy (falling away) running rampant in the church and PC’s impassioned call for diversity and tolerance in religion what are the implications for America? Let’s see. - Biblical Psychics By :
Are biblical prophets relegated to the annals of history? Some would say absolutely. However, modern psychics have much in common with the prophets of the bible. - Ismaili Flag - Red Color - Its Special Features By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Red (ahmar) is the colour of fire and blood. It is linked with vital force. It is gushing colour, hot and male, unlike green. Adam signifies red in Hebrew. Red (ahmar) is used only once in the Koran (35:27-8) in the plural form humr. The red sulphur (kibrit ahmar) of Islamic esotericism denotes Universal Man. Abdullah Numair narrates on the authority of al-Bari; who said, "I have never seen anyone more attractive and elegant in a red cloak than the Prophet" (Tabaqat, 2:534). Jabir b. Abdullah also narrates, "The Prophet put on his red sheet on the Eids and Fridays" (Ibid). Abu Juhaifah Wahab bin Abdullah relates: "I saw the Prophet in Mecca at Batha. He was in a tent made of red leather. Bilal came out with water, which the Prophet had made his ablutions. Then he came out wearing a red mantle." - Christmas: The Past and the Present By : Fred Jones
Christmas in today’s society is a vastly different holiday than when it was first conceived. Today it is celebrated as much as a cultural holiday as it is a religious holiday. But what are the origins of Christmas? - Varas Dayabhai Velji By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1870-1937)
Veljibhai (d.1922) had two sons in Kathiawar, Dayabhai and Kassimbhai with two daughters from his first wife. He had also two other sons, Hussainbhai and Valibhai with one daughter from his second wife. Among these four sons and three daughters, the most famous was Varas Dayabhai Velji.
Varas Dayabhai was born in Bhankh, Kathiawar most probably in 1870 and lost his mother in infancy. His father thus married second time. Varas Dayabhai was eager for education, but could not acquire it and learnt Gujrati to some extent from his sisters. - Ismaili Flag - Pre-Islamic Period By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Warfare in pre-Islamic Arabia was waged regularly for a certain part of each year as an ordinary part of the routine of tribal life, the ostensible motive being the desire for plunder or revenge. In the Meccan oligarchy the clan of Abdul Dar of Qoraish enjoyed the privilege of holding the tribal standard. Before the advent of Islam, the Qoraish waged a war on another tribe; they received from the hands of Qassi (d. 480) the liwa, a piece of white cloth, which Qassi himself had attached to a lance. In those days, the banner of war, offensive or defensive was hoisted in the dar al-nadwah (council chamber); this was the chief prerogative of Qassi. The dar al-nadwah was a kind of town hall on the north of Kaba in Mecca. The champions who offered themselves for single combat wore distinctive signs on their armour, but nothing more specific is known of these signs or emblems. The Arab poets enjoyed to compare the flowers of the garden with the flags of different tribes, and also composed couplets to dignify the banners. - 501(c)(3) Federal Income Tax Exemption for Religious Organizations By : BizCentral USA
Churches and religious organizations, like many other charitable organizations, qualify for exemption from federal income tax under IRC section 501(c)(3), however there are differences between the two types of entities. - Refer To Eulogy Examples For Writing The Perfect Eulogy By : Gen Wright
Writing a great eulogy may be a very challenging task, even for the most prolific of writers. That is because unlike most other writing tasks, a eulogy is not about grammar or spelling - 501(c)(3) Federal Income Tax Exemption for Religious Organizations By : BizCentral USA
Churches and religious organizations, like many other charitable organizations, qualify for exemption from federal income tax under IRC section 501(c)(3), however there are differences between the two types of entities. - Christian Denomination By : "Brayan Peter"
Christians can be classified into a number of denominations like Episcopalian, assemblies of god, eastern orthodoxy, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholicism, and southern Baptist. - A Back Glimpse at the Chinese Zodiac By : johnlloyd
Nothing in specific could the answer be when asked why they get hooked with horoscope reading and the like. Walking along downtown China, one could sense the spirit of a well retained cultural heritage attached way back centuries ago - Online Psychics – Are They For Real? By : Gen Wright
The whole idea of having some psychic abilities is something a lot of us are in awe of. It is certainly believed that being able to read someone’s future would the reader an unbelievable power over the others. To be very honest, if you are aware that you possess some psychic abilities then you must protect it in all cases. - Prophetic Implications of the 2008 Election By : Rev Michael Bresciani
Does the Bible have anything to say about the 2008 elections in America? Specific outcomes of the race may not be covered in the scriptures but since prophecy is pre-written history the general implications of the election are inescapable, what are they? - Ismaili Flag - Post-Alamut Period By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
The post-Alamut is the longest period in the Ismaili history, and so is most obscure and dark due to the dearth of the historical informations. It almost covers 580 years for 18 Imams, who lived in different villages and towns in Iran. They had no their own rule and as a result, no need was apparently felt for their banner.
Hitherto, we have surveyed that the banner or flag had been used mostly in the battlefields on different occasions and periods. Now, the period ahead was of peace, therefore, the outstanding services of the heroes were symbolized in different manners. The Ismaili flag reflects same massage to the followers through the agency of green and red colours. - Mukhi Dr. Ramzan Ismail Datoo By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (d. 1939)
Mukhi Ramzan Ismail (d. 1910) was a prominent leader. Imam Aga Ali Shah appointed him the Mukhi with Kamadia Hashim for the Kharadhar Jamatkhana, Karachi in 1882. Mukhi Ramzan was also an elected member of Karachi Municipality in 1854. He served the ailing persons in the community with his means and materials during the outbreak of plague in 1897. Mukhi Ramzan Ismail had eight sons, and the best known among them were Mukhi Rehmatullah, Mukhi Teja, Sabzali, Mukhi Nazar Ali or Mukhi Nanda, Ghulam Hussain or Gulu and Dr. Datoo. - Interfaith and Independent Ordinations - A Grassroots Movement By :
Reasons for the increasing number of independent and interfaith ordinations are suggested as well as thought provoking discussion regarding the qualities any clergy member should possess. - Ismaili Flag - Modern Period By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Imam Hasan Ali Shah (1817-1881) arrived in India in 1842. He died and buried in Hasanabad, Bombay in 1881. He was succeeded by his son Imam Aga Ali Shah (1881-1885), who also died in Poona on August 17, 1885. His body in a bier was brought to Bombay, where it was temporarily enshrined in Hasanabad, Bombay for 64 days, and shipped for interment in Najaf. Mukhi Kassim Musa (d. 1896), the then estate agent was entrusted to carry the Imam's bier from Bombay to Najaf. He left behind a very important narrative of the journey of 25 days. He relates that the procession carrying the bier to the sea-port was started from Hasanabad on October 25, 1885. Describing the scene of the grand procession of ten thousand persons, he writes that, "Many persons, numbering 125 had lifted the plates of fruits and sweetmeats on heads in the procession. They were followed by another 125 Ismaili believers, carrying banners and muttering salawat with tears in eyes. They were followed by the special horses of Imam Aga Ali Shah, caparisoned in golden and silver. Behind them were six horses loaded with swords, and another six with that of the shields. Next followed five riders, and three among them held three big banners of Ali bin Abu Talib. These banners are taken out on special occasions" (p. 7).
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