Celtic Oak Tree Mythology

(Thu Sep 9th, 2010, by Terry Gray)

Ancient Celts once observed the oak's massive growth and impressive branched expanse above them. They interpreted this as a clear sign that the oak tree was to be honored for its endurance, strength, and noble presence. Wearing oak lea...

Transactions in Islam as Part of God's Covenant

(Thu Sep 9th, 2010, by mardini)

Transactions in Islam as Part of God's Covenant   Transactions in Islam Muslims are commanded in the Qur'an to keep to their contract undertakings: ‘O you who believe! Fulfil your contractual undertakings.'5: 1  Transactions in Isl...

Marriage and Divorce in Islam: Equality and Responsibility of Both Parties

(Tue Sep 7th, 2010, by mardini)

Marriage and Divorce in Islam: Equality and Responsibility of Both Parties   Marriage The idea of marriage in Islam, which was displayed gradually unto the society of the epoch which has practiced bigamy. First, permission is made for...

Muslims believe in the Torah and the Evangel as Part of the Same Message

(Mon Sep 6th, 2010, by mardini)

Muslims believe in the Torah and the Evangel as Part of the Same Message   The Islamic message, exemplified in the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Muhammad, believe in the Torah and the Evangel as part of the divine message to mankind. Musli...

The Bright Yellow Camaro

(Mon Sep 6th, 2010, by Rabbi Simcha Weinberg)

My friend came to visit from Florida, and rented a bright yellow Camaro. He claims that it was the only car available, but we know the truth. Little did I know how much I would benefit from his rental car:A stranger stopped me in front...

Have You Entered into your "Mansion" Yet?

(Sun Sep 5th, 2010, by David Robert Ord)

When our sense of connection has been ripped apart—by divorce, loss of a loved one, loss of a career—or when we feel alienated, all alone, Jesus speaks to our yearning to belong. "In my father's house are many mansions," he says. "...

Islam: Penal Law: Murder and Suicide: part i

(Sat Sep 4th, 2010, by mardini)

Islam: Penal Law: Murder and Suicide   The main idea of penal law in Islam is to establish justice and to deter others. Crimes such as murder, theft, adultery, piracy, slander, false accusation are punishable by the Ummah, wherever th...

Islam: Penal Law: Highway Robbers, Theft, Adultery and Slander: part ii

(Sat Sep 4th, 2010, by mardini)

Islam: Penal Law: Highway Robbers, Theft, Adultery and Slander: part ii   Highway robbers In case of highway robbers and piracy those are considered as waging war against God, the following punishment is implemented: (here there is a ...

Islam: Standing for Witness, Forbidden Food, Intoxicants and Gambling

(Sat Sep 4th, 2010, by mardini)

Islam: Standing for Witness, Forbidden Food, Intoxicants and Gambling   Standing for witness Standing for witness in the Qur'an is necessary and ought to be done in complete integrity and truthfulness with relation to all concerned, i...

Fundamental Religious conflicts between Jews, Christians and Muslims

(Sat Sep 4th, 2010, by mardini)

Fundamental Religious conflicts between Jews, Christians and Muslims   Jews  reject Christianity, Christians reject Judaism, Jews and Christins reject Islam as a false religion. Islam accepts the Law and the Evangel as part of the au...