- Does a Love Spell Really Work? By : Gen Wright
Love spells are cast with the intention of providing a paranormal solution to all your love difficulties and evils. There are loads of different love spells for different purposes. There can be simple spells for attracting your lover or intricate ones that involve a lot of convoluted ceremonies, charms and magic spells. - A Review on Psychic Reading by Phone By : Gen Wright
Each one of us comes across questions and circumstances in life that are far greater than ourselves. Such questions need some supernatural help in order to guide our personal abilities. These are the times when we turn to a psychic for help. A lot of come across elaborated TV commercials about how a psychic can help us in the most difficult of out situations or stumbled on some flyers that talk about the abilities of a certain psychic. - Christmas is in the air! By : Roshni P
As the Christmas season approaching Christmas gifts, Christmas greeting cards, e-cards are on much demand. While preparing for the coming demands of Christmas shopping we get ready for the festival of the year. - Are Seances Real? By :
Read about evidence of the continuity of life and the afterlife at a real seance or sitting circle. Learn how mediums work to present and reveal our loved ones on the other side. Are they ghosts or souls? - I'd Be Happy Too If I Were Rich! By :
The thoughts we think produce our core beliefs, which determines where our lives will be. Perhaps the Bible says it most succinctly, "As he thinks in his heart, so is he!" - Wazir Chunara Ali Muhammad Jan Muhammad By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1881-1966)
Dhamu Chunara also known as Dharamsi Panjuani was an eminent trader in Bhuj, Kutchh. He visited Iran with his wife Mulibai to behold Imam Shah Khalilullah in Yazd in the beginning of 1817. The Imam granted him a sealed letter of patent in Khojki script and also bestowed upon him the title of Dharas. He had two sons, Sumar and Virji. The son of Virji was Rahimtullah, whose son was Ghulam Hussain. The son of Sumar was Premji, whose son was Jan Muhammad, the father of Ali Muhammad.
Ali Muhammad, the son of Jan Muhammad, known as A.J. Chunara was born in Bhuj in 1881, where he acquired his formal education. He sprang from family well known for their piety, and himself had great enthusiasm, courage and zeal to serve the community. In 1892, he came to Bombay and worked in a shop of hats. Soon afterwards, he started his own shop, which became known as Karim Jamal Topiwala. He attended Jamatkhana regularly and heard waez attentively, inducing him to study Ismailism. His first debut in community service was when he joined the Kandi Mola Shukarvari Brotherhood in Bombay, and came into the contact of many eminent individuals. - Ismaili Flag - Green Color - Its Special Features By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"The Ismaili flag contains rich green colour with a red strip descending from left upper corner to the bottom of right side, making a cross mark in the flag. The nature of the characteristics, which the Ismaili flag, acquired green and red colours (lawn) from the historical context will be explored briefly in the following lines.
Green (akhdar) is synonymous with nature. For the Arabs, as for many other people, green is the symbol of good luck, of natural fertility, of vegetation, of youth. For Islam, the green standard of the Prophet and the green cloak of Ali bin Abu Talib have become the very emblems of the religion. As a beneficent colour, green belongs so naturally to the popular spirit of the Arabs that their colloquial language is full of expression where this colour symbolizes joy, gaiety or success. Green is mentioned six times in the Koran as an adjective (khudr, akhdar), vide 12:43, 46:18, 31, 36:80, 55:76 and 76:21, and once as a participle (22:63). Giving the description of green, the Koran also says, "Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets" (55:76) and "Do you not see that God sends down water from the cloud so the earth becomes green?" (22:63). In Syria, a green land is used in describing a lucky person. To wish somebody a good year, one uses the expression green year, and when one takes up residence in a new dwelling, green leaves of beet are hung there as a token of good luck. In Morocco, the expression my stirrups are green means, "I bring the rain when I travel into an area where it is awaited." The Prophet himself declared, "The sight of green is agreeable to the eyes as the sight of a beautiful woman" (al-Jahiz, Tarbi, p.137). - Ismaili Flag - Islamic Period By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"The Islamic state of Medina continued the old Arab custom. In this context, the sources mention two synonyms, i.e., liwa (flag) and rayah (standard). It was liwa (pl alwiyah), which was ordinarily used in all expeditions; but ruyat (pl. of rayah) were used in all the battles. The Islamic armies under the Prophet was drawn from various tribes. Each unit consisted of a tribe, usually fighting under its own chief. Each tribe had its own tribal banner borne aloft by its bravest champion.
This office or military post retained its tribal character through out the period of the Prophet. Nevertheless, the Prophet representing the central authority, had his own banner mostly green in colour. Reuben Levy writes in The Social Structure of Islam (Cambridge, 1962, pp. 434-5) that, "Flags had another significance in Muslim warfare. Each tribe had its own and regarded it as the ralling centre in battle, for near it was the commander." When the Prophet ordered an expedition in Medina, no call was made aloud or any trumpet was blown, but he planted his green banner in the mosque to rally the Muslims under it. - Church Planting- Legal and Functional Implications By : BizCentral USA
There is more to strategically planting a new church than simply following God’s call to action. For a new church to be successful in acquiring initial capital, attracting a faithful membership, and expanding outreach ministries to reach all populations in need, church leaders must learn to take on the characteristics of entrepreneurs. - What Psychic Reading Is And What It Is Not By : Gen Wright
If you are new to psychic readings, chances are, you will not know what to expect from the readings. This article will help set your expectations. - Tarot Cards Readings From Psychics By : Gen Wright
A psychic reading can be a very interesting and exciting experience. And you get the most out of a reading when you get advice that will truly help you with your problems. - Building a Business As a Psychic Reader By : Robert Watson
Psychic readers everywhere will try to say something you may find unbelievable. Anyone in the world has psychic powers. Every human has psychic potential, they simply need to open themselves otherworldly signals. Every day there exist people who are able to aid other people by listening to that tiny voice within your head. - Barack Obama visited my house!! By : Aaron Taylor
This article describes a rare encounter between a middle class commoner and a powerful political ruler. - IRS Investigation of Internet Evangelist Now Includes Statements about Sen. Obama By : Rev Michael Bresciani
The IRS has expanded the investigation into Florida internet evangelist Bill Keller of Liveprayer, to now include comments Keller made about the faith of Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. - Jewish Dharma (The Practice of Judaism and Zen) By :
The practice of Judaism and Zen each enrich, illuminate and challenge one another. They have the power to heal your life and offer keys to dealing with personal issues we struggle with each day such as loneliness, restlessness, conflict, suffering and relationships. This article provides an overview of both and how they can do this. - Ismaili Flag - Alamut Period By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"Hasan bin Sabbah (1034-1124) took possession of the fort of Alamut in Iran in 1090. His immediate concerns were to refortify Alamut, provide for it food and water supply, irrigate the field in the valley, acquire adjacent castles, erect forts at strategic points, institute economic and social reforms and unite the Ismailis. Thus, he succeeded to establish the Nizarid Ismailis rule in Alamut. It appears from the fragments of the historical sources that, the Ismailis continued green colour as their standard, and Hasan bin Sabbah is reported to have hoisted it for the first time on the summit of the Alamut. - Seal Your Fate This Jewish New Year by Visualizing Hitting the Bull's Eye By :
As part of the Jewish New Year's focus on introspection, self-evaluation and repentance, the time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur provides a perfect oopportunity to re-evaluate your personal, professional and spiritual targets. It's also a great time to reset them and to figure out how best to hit them in the coming year and to ensure that you are, indeed, written into to Book of Life. - Varas Chhotubhai Ismail Mahomed Jaffer By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1904-1978)
Ramzan Ali (d. 1886), son of Sabzali Hansraj, a dedicated social worker and businessman in Mundra, Kutchh, had six children: three sons: Mahomed Jaffer (1874-1918), Rahim (1880-1929) and Pir Sabzali (1884-1938); and three daughters: Fatimabai, Jainabai and Sonbai.
Mahomed Jaffer, a successful businessman in Bombay and Europe, generously willed one lac rupees to build a sanatorium for sick and convalescent Ismailis. However, because he passed away before he could build it, it was left to his son, Ismail, to realize his father’s humane dream. In 1931, he actually built a large sanatorium in Panchgani, known as Bagh-e-Rahat, at a cost of approximately Rs. 130,000.
Ismail was born to Mahomed Jaffer and his third wife, Shirin. Mahomed Jaffer’s daughter, Fatima, was born to his first wife, while both his second and fourth wives died giving birth (the latter, giving birth to twins). Mahomed Jaffer himself passed away on October 27, 1918, and only his daughter, Fatima, and his son, Ismail survived. - How would you like your potatoes? By :
Faith comes in different shapes and flavours, but the one thing that all faiths have in common is a belief in a Higher Being and Love. We can live that Love by being tolerant of the faith of others. - How to Get to Heaven. By :
If God wasn't such a Big Mystery, then heaven would not seem so far removed. Get a Clue and Wake UP!!! - Conflict Resolution - Using Solomon's Wisdom Part 1 By :
If we were to put all of the problems that we might encounter in a business, a friendship or a marriage into a pot and boil them down, what do you think might remain? - Jesus: Why His Name is Above All Others By :
Jesus' life was brief yet more significant than any other. Read this article to discover why. - Interpreting Tarot Cards By : Isabella
Interpreting the Tarot cards is an attempt to acquire knowledge of the past, present or future through insight and intuition. Being able to read the patterns from the card images is the key to revealing what is happening beneath the surface and what is likely to result from this. - The American Gospel Train - Mountain Grade Ahead By : Rev Michael Bresciani
While there are far more passenger trains criss-crossing the European country side, only America has a long and historical fascination with trains. It has spawned countless images, metaphors, songs and ballads. What is this attraction to the mighty iron horse? - Ismaili Constitution By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
The word constitution is derived from the Latin constituere means an action of decreeing or ordaining. According to The Oxford English Dictionary (London, 1933, 2:876), "It is a decree, ordinance, law, regulation usually one made by a superior authority, civil or ecclesiastical." In the broad sense, a Constitution is a body of rules governing the affairs of an organized group. - Wazir Chagla Vali Muhammad By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1885-1966)
Chagla Vali Muhammad’s forefathers were originally from Mulla Katiar, Sind. They migrated to Lasbela and finally settled in Karachi. Amongst them, Vali Muhammad, known as Vali Bhagat came to live in Kharadhar, Karachi. He was a religious teacher, and a ginans reciter in Jamatkhana. The Imam paid a gracious visit to Karachi for 27 days on April 10, 1920. On that occasion, a large concourse of ten thousand Ismailis flocked in the city. The Council formed a Managing Committee to control its administration. Vali Muhammad extended his incredible services as a member, presided by Wazir Col. Ghulam Hussain Khalfan (1887-1967). He had three sons, Chagla, Jaffer and Kassim. - Christianainty Vs Religion By : Jason Powers
What does it mean to be a Christian? Is it just joining some church or a club called religion? Can a person really know God personally or is Christianity just another religion looking for answers? - Sword of the Spirit By :
Here's something that will help you destroy the work of the enemy in your life. - Encouragement By : Jason Powers
What is life? Life is a journey that all must take; young and old, rich and poor. Life is not a choice but the journey is. Life with out Jesus Christ is meaningless. Wealth comes and goes health comes and goes but God in someone's' life never leaves. - Kassim Mitha Budhwani By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1890-1939)
Kassim Mitha Budhwani’s father Mithabhai Ratansi Budhwani was born in Dhoraji, India in 1844. He was the Kamadia of Dhoraji Jamatkhana till his last breath. Kamadia Mithabhai, who was also lovingly called as Ad or Bata, was the President of the Dhoraji Local Council and the Khoja Panjibhai Club. He was a devoted and dedicated social worker. Truth, love and honesty all the times sprouted in his speech. His oft-spoken words were, "One who works is a Kamadia." He prepared tea at daily at midnight in the Jamatkhana. He always felt proud when the known or unknown persons visited his house. He was the first to come forward in Dhoraji jamat to dig a grave by his own hands for the burial of a dead Ismaili.
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