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Donation By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
The English word donation is borrowed from the Latin, donaire means present. It is an action or faculty of giving or presenting. It includes presentation, grant, bestowal or gift. The tradition of donation goes back to the Islamic period. The Koranic message specifies to participate in the cause of God by giving money. The word infaq means to spending benevolently, occurring seven times in the Koran (2:195, 261, 262, 8:60, 9:34, 47:38, 57:10), such as: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of God is as the parable of a grain growing seven ears with a hundred grains in every ear; and God multiplies it for whom He pleases" (2:261), and "And the parable of those who spend their wealth to seek the pleasure of God and for the certainty of their souls is as the parable of a garden on an elevated ground" (2:265).
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Donation in Encyclopedia of Ismailism, must read 101 Ismaili Heroes etc.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-05-01)
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Pakistan’s Youth By: Ibrahim Machiwala
Evening has just set in. People were preparing to sum up their daily routine and preparing to set off for their homes. But in biggest institution of Abbottabad, there was different situation building up. Every body in Ayub Medical Complex was rushing towards the emergency of hospital. One of the teachers of Ayub Medical College was shot. With going in detail of conflict, it is important to know that an unrest start developing among students. All students passed through the chain of events of sorrow, irritation and revenge. They lost their temper, burst into sequential of violence. And finally, not only the citizen of hazara but the whole segments of Pakistan including civil society, politician, media and different forms of establishment witnessed and experienced the bitterness of student reaction. Most of us still remember the sequence of scenes portrayed and displayed and have an unpleasant taste in our minds.
Naveed Sharif is a Final Year MBBS Student, he has written an article on Pakistan’s Youth, and Start writing articles on Environmental Health and Viral Disease. Must read his article on www.update.pk(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-05-01)
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Cerebral Celebrities By: Jenny Sweeney
Need motivation to go back to school? Check out some of Hollywood’s finest and fittest who’ve continued their education.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-29)
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How To Buy An Online Degree By: Chris Brandmann
I compared a lot of those Online Diploma Institutions. So here's my Online College Review.
Hello, my name's Chris. I am married to my wonderful wife Janice. My beloved daughter Anne is only 1 years old. I'm a certified economical strategist and am currently attending master classes in the states. I'm holding a bachelors degree, which I got in 5 days, underpinning my work experience and qualifying me to attend the live masters course.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-28)
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The Truth About Fake Degrees By: Michael Lenner
I discovered a little known secret: In some smaller countries or territories only small control over the criterias according to which private Institutions, colleges and unversities, can grant degrees exist. I then discovered "Instant Degrees"
Hi my name's Michael, Boston. I'm currently attending a live masters course here. To qualify you actually need a bachelors, which I got online, delivered in just 5 days. hehe.
Check my blog about instant degrees(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-28)
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Didar By: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
"The Persian word didar is derived from didan means meeting, beholding or seeing. In Ismaili terminology, it denotes the beholding the Imam of the age. It is a means to strengthen the heart, cooling the eyes, refresh the faith and earn guidance and blessings of the Imam. When one is graced with the didar, he feels that he is newly born, and acts what the Imam imparted. The didar does not mean mere an act of looking the Imam. It needs the eyes of the knowledge and faith and without it the purpose does not solve. The Koran says, "And you see them looking towards you, yet they do not see" (7:198). It implies that there was much difference between the looking of the believers and unbelievers to the Prophet. Generally speaking, there are three types of didar: the exoteric (zahiri), esoteric (batini) and spiritual (noorani), but our discussion here covers only the exoteric didar.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many articles on Ismaili Imam, Ismailism, and Didar in Encyclopedia of Ismailism, must read 101 Ismaili Heroes etc.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-27)
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Battle Of Ditch By: Ibrahim Machiwala
The enemies of the Muslims created a united front after the battle of Badr and Uhud. This culminated in a solemn pact of alliance among the five principal tribes. When the news of this tremendous mobilization reached the Muslims in Medina, it struck them all with panic. It was Monday, the 1st Shawal, 5/February 24, 627 when a gigantic army under the command of Abu Sufian besieged Medina. The number of this invading force is variously estimated at something between ten and twenty-four thousands, the largest single army ever mustered on Arabian soil.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, Written many books on Islam and Ismailism, Battle of Ditch is taken from Encyclopedia of Ismailism, also read 101 Ismaili Heroes (read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-27)
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Dawr-i Satr By: Ibrahim Machiwala
"The word satr (pl. satur) is derived from astar, meaning hide, cover or shield. As it is said, masatra (he concealed enmity), or tastir (to hold within a curtain). According to Arabic-English Lexicon (New York, 1872, 4:1304) by Edward William Lane, the word satr means to veil, conceal or hide a thing. The Ismailis had employed the term dawr-i satr (period of concealment) with regards to those periods in their history when the Imams were hidden from the eyes of their followers when the animosity of their enemies reached to its extreme. On that critical moment, the hujjats represented the Imams in the community. The hujjat was a living proof, acting as the custodian until the time of the Imam's reappearance. In contrast, the period following the concealment is known as dawr-i kashf (unveiling period) or the dawr-i zuhur (period of manifestation), when the Imams publicly made their appearance.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many surveys on religion of islam and ismailism such as Dawr-I Satr, 101 Ismaili Heroes, Ismaili Imams biography, Jubilees, history and tradition.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-25)
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Devotional Literature By: Ibrahim Machiwala
"The generic term sharru or precentor in Assyria can be traced in the sha'ir or poet-soothsayer of the Arabs. The Assyrian hymn was the shire, and in it we recognize the Hebrew shir (song) and the Arabic shi'r (poetry). The Psalm of David in Assyrian was the zamaru, which equates with the Hebrew zimrah (song) and mizmor (psalm). Certainly the Assyrian shigu or penitential psalm is identical with the shiggaion of the Hebrew and the shajan of the Arabs in origin. Likewise, the allu or wail in Assyrian may be linked up with the Hebrew and Arabic elal and wilwal. Indeed, the Assyrian shidru or recitation may find its cognate in the inshad of the Arabs. Yet scarcely a line has come down to us concerning the hymn of the ancient Arabs, that their songs were appreciated is borne out by an inscription of Ashurbanipal (7th century B.C.), where Arab prisoners toiling for their Assyrian masters whiled away their hours in singing (alili) and music (ninguti), which so delighted the Assyrians that they begged for more.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, Written many books on Islam and Ismailism, Devotional Literature
is taken from Encyclopedia of Ismailism, also read 101 Ismaili Heroes (read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-25)
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Darkhana By: Ibrahim Machiwala
The Persian word darkhana, is composed of two syllables, dar and khana. The preposition dar means in, and khana means house. Thus, the darkhana means in the house. Any specific thing in the house is also called darkhana. Another view suggests that it is derived from darb-i khana means chief place of residence, or dari khana, a residence with big windows being used for the royal meetings. In Ismaili terminology, it represents specific abode of the Imam, or Imam's headquarters.
Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, Written many books on Islam and Ismailism, Darkhana is taken from Encyclopedia of Ismailism, also read 101 Ismaili Heroes (read entire article)(posted on: 2008-04-24)
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