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by swamidada
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Cruel Acts Against Humanity
Replies: 41
Views: 7682

Re: Cruel Acts Against Humanity

The Telegraph Taliban leader says women will be stoned to death in public Akhtar Makoii Mon, March 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM CDT· The Taliban’s Supreme Leader has vowed to start stoning women to death in public as he declared the fight against Western democracy will continue. “You say it’s a violation of ...
by swamidada
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: WHAT CAN I SAY - Sparks fly on PUBG
Replies: 17
Views: 1850

Re: WHAT CAN I SAY - Sparks fly on PUBG

E! News Man Arrested After Allegedly Eating Leg of Person Killed by Train Brahmjot Kaur Tue, March 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM CDT· The city of Wasco, Calif., is in shock after a disturbing incident. A man, identified as Rosendo Tellez, 27, has been arrested after allegedly removing human remains from the c...
by swamidada
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Near Death Experiences (NDEs)
Replies: 117
Views: 92093

Re: Near Death Experiences (NDEs)

NY Post I’m a hospice nurse — this is what happens in the distressing moment before death Brooke Kato Sat, March 23, 2024 at 10:36 AM CDT· A hospice nurse has revealed the things every person does before they die. At death’s doorstep, nearly everyone does the same thing, a hospice nurse has revealed...
by swamidada
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: NAME OF GOD IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND RELIGIONS
Replies: 42
Views: 6364

Re: NAME OF GOD IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND RELIGIONS

Spiritual DNA: Unveiling the Genetic Blueprint of Spirituality Dr S Giridharan, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCP, FRCR The Concept of Spiritual DNA: In our pursuit of understanding the human experience, we often find ourselves exploring the depths of our existence. Beyond the physical realm, there lies a myster...
by swamidada
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Islam and Hinduism's blurred lines
Replies: 209
Views: 275858

Re: Islam and Hinduism's blurred lines

Indian court effectively bans madrassas in Uttar Pradesh before election Reuters Published March 23, 2024 Updated about 8 hours ago A court in India has essentially banned Islamic schools in the country’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a move that could further distance Muslims from Prime Min...
by swamidada
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Facts about Navroz
Replies: 109
Views: 110385

Re: Facts about Navroz

HISTORY What to Know About Nowruz, a 3,000-Year-Old Festival Celebrated by Millions Worldwide BY KOH EWEMARCH 19, 2024 6:30 AM EDT Some 300 million people around the world are starting their annual celebration of renewal and harmony with nature in what is to them the biggest cultural holiday of the ...
by swamidada
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: WHAT CAN I SAY - Sparks fly on PUBG
Replies: 17
Views: 1850

Re: WHAT CAN I SAY - Sparks fly on PUBG

HuffPost Mom Who Left Toddler Alone In Playpen While She Went On Vacation Gets Life Sentence Drusilla Moorhouse Mon, March 18, 2024 at 7:28 PM A Cleveland woman who pleaded guilty to aggravated murder after leaving her toddler home alone in a playpen while she went on a 10-day vacation was sentenced...
by swamidada
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Ramadan
Replies: 27
Views: 13191

Re: Ramadan

Can Calamity-Stricken People Be Exempted From Fasting? Question: What does Islam say on some victims who, under the terrible condition of coping with the aftermath of the disaster, are forced to eat during the day (instead of fasting)? Doesn't Islam have some kind of flexibility with calamity-strick...
by swamidada
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Facts about Navroz
Replies: 109
Views: 110385

Re: Facts about Navroz

While posting on U TUBE, I have noticed on many occasions, any article, speech, discussions, or Ismaili recording of geet or song 'the comments' are blocked. Are we scared of comments or chats by non Ismailis? Are we not capable of of debating or answering the questions of non Ismailis. Let their be...
by swamidada
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Lotteries
Replies: 72
Views: 75435

Re: Lotteries

LA Times Winner of the $1.765-billion Powerball — the second-largest jackpot ever — has been revealed Summer Lin Fri, March 15, 2024 at 9:28 PM CDT· The winning ticket was sold at Midway Market in Frazier Park in October. (Alex Horvath / Los Angeles Times) The identity of October's $1.765-billion Po...
by swamidada
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Facts about Navroz
Replies: 109
Views: 110385

Re: Facts about Navroz

In these times of great challenge, Nowruz promotes dialogue, good neighborliness and reconciliation. UN Secretary-General António Guterres What is Nowruz and why do we celebrate it? Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually oc...
by swamidada
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Articles of Interest in Science
Replies: 318
Views: 149493

Re: Articles of Interest in Science

SpaceX mega rocket lost in final phase of ‘successful’ test flight AFP Published March 14, 2024 Updated about 9 hours ago The SpaceX Starship Flight 3 Rocket launches at the Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, US on March 14. — AFP Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, flew further and fa...
by swamidada
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: pets
Replies: 127
Views: 194183

Re: pets

Turks up in arms over killing of stray cat AFP Published March 14, 2024 Updated about 11 hours ago The killing of a stray cat in Turkiye’s Istanbul has triggered petitions, protests and death threats, pushing the president to intervene and the courts to retry the culprit. On January 1, Ibrahim K was...
by swamidada
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: NAME OF GOD IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND RELIGIONS
Replies: 42
Views: 6364

Re: NAME OF GOD IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AND RELIGIONS

The Evolution Of God Summary Author: Robert Wright The Evolution of God: Tracing the historical progress of religious belief In his groundbreaking book, The Evolution of God, Robert Wright embarks on a fascinating exploration of the history of human religion, tracing its development from ancient tim...
by swamidada
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Mawlana Sultan Mohamed Shah and others on Meditation
Replies: 177
Views: 113193

Re: Mawlana Sultan Mohamed Shah and others on Meditation

Spiritual DNA: Unveiling the Genetic Blueprint of Spirituality Dr S Giridharan, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCP, FRCR The Concept of Spiritual DNA: In our pursuit of understanding the human experience, we often find ourselves exploring the depths of our existence. Beyond the physical realm, there lies a myster...
by swamidada
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: GLOBAL POPULATION
Replies: 3
Views: 1019

Re: GLOBAL POPULATION

How many people die and how many are born each year? Changes in the world population are determined by two metrics: the number of babies born and the number of people dying. By: Hannah Ritchie and Edouard Mathieu January 5, 2023 The world population has grown rapidly, particularly over the past cent...
by swamidada
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: People
Topic: SIR MAZHAR
Replies: 62
Views: 25081

Re: SIR MAZHAR

WAJHULLAH - THE FACE OF ALLAH On holidays when Sir Mazhar had time , he attended SAT SUNGH. The word Sat Sungh is made up of Sat, meaning truth, and Sungh means together. A Sat Sungh, therefore, is a gathering together to seek truth. Any gathering in which spiritual reflection, discussion, meditatio...
by swamidada
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: People
Topic: SHIKWA BY ALLAMA IQBAL
Replies: 2
Views: 117

Re: SHIKWA BY ALLAMA IQBAL

SAKI NAMA BY ALLAMA IQBAL ​ translated by Asad Ali Khan, Karachi, Pakistan ​ فريب نظر ہے سکون و ثبات تڑپتا ہے ہر ذرئہ کائنات ٹھہرتا نہيں کاروان وجود کہ ہر لحظہ ہے تازہ شان وجود سمجھتا ہے تو راز ہے زندگی فقط ذوق پرواز ہے زندگی بہت اس نے ديکھے ہيں پست و بلند سفر اس کو منزل سے بڑھ کر پسند سفر زندگی کے ...
by swamidada
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Ramadan
Replies: 27
Views: 13191

Re: Ramadan

USA TODAY When is Ramadan 2024? What is it? Muslims set to mark a month of spirituality, reflection Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY Updated Sun, March 10, 2024 at 5:07 AM CDT· Muslims across the world are preparing for a month of fasting, spirituality and reflection this Ramadan. Each year millions of M...
by swamidada
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Atrocities Against Muslims And Islam
Replies: 46
Views: 7352

Re: Atrocities Against Muslims And Islam

10 Mar, 2024 00:32 HomeWorld News Islamic world has let Palestinians down – Türkiye Muslim-majority states have failed to protect civilians in Gaza against Israeli troops, President Erdogan said Muslim-majority countries did not do enough to stop Israeli forces from killing Palestinian civilians in ...
by swamidada
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: People
Topic: Malala Yousafzai
Replies: 11
Views: 6938

Re: Malala Yousafzai

United States • Friday, March 8, 2024 Earlier this week, Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and singer and humanitarian Shehzad Roy met with students and young professionals during a fireside chat at the Ismaili Jamatkhana Harvest Green. It was a deeply inspiring experience, and especially meaningf...
by swamidada
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Angels
Replies: 185
Views: 296677

Re: Angels

The discussion is about Angelic Realm Council!! Angelic wisdom and assistance is always available to receptive souls in overcoming trials and tribulations which are part of life as discussed in the thread I alluded to! Your Angelic wisdom shed light on single individual soul, where as I am stressin...
by swamidada
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Angels
Replies: 185
Views: 296677

Re: Angels

Past few decades where is shanti on planet earth. Chaos and killings is not solved just by praying, inner wisdom, and inner peace of an individual. There has been discussion on this at: Pain, Suffering and Calamities at: https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?t=1427 The discussion is about Angelic...
by swamidada
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Cruel Acts Against Humanity
Replies: 41
Views: 7682

Re: Cruel Acts Against Humanity

Indian police arrest 5 more after Spanish tourist gang raped AFP Published March 5, 2024 Updated about 11 hours ago Indian police have arrested five more men in connection with the gang rape of a Spanish tourist, taking the total detained to eight, local media reported on Tuesday. The attack on the ...
by swamidada
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Angels
Replies: 185
Views: 296677

Re: Angels

Do Reverend has a message from Angelic realm for poor Gazans and Palestine people? 30000 killed, 70000 injured. No running water, no food, no medicines, 75% displaced. Where is God and Angels? She has given an answer which is reasonable. Read it carefully "if something is for you it will be fo...
by swamidada
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Angels
Replies: 185
Views: 296677

Re: Angels

MESSAGE FROM THE ANGELIC REALM COUNCIL ABOUT CHAOS & COMFORT IN THE WORLD TODAY - FROM SUE FREDERICK Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFH2X3HOV3E Transcript: hello my beloveds this is Reverend Sue Frederick and I have a message from the Angelic realm Council for us today let's take a brea...
by swamidada
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: People
Topic: Suriya Bibi first ever elected Ismaili woman MPA from Chitral
Replies: 1
Views: 160

Re: Suriya Bibi first ever elected Ismaili woman MPA from Chitral

Shireen Mazari highlights ‘selectivity’ on congratulating PTI-backed Suraiya Bibi Former human rights minister has highlighted “selectivity from those talking about women empowerment”, referring to the “very few” congratulatory messages on the election of Suraiya Bibi as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assem...
by swamidada
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: blasphemy
Replies: 48
Views: 18782

Re: blasphemy

Situation unfolded due to ‘confusion’, says Lahore cop after rescuing woman in Arabic print shirt from mob Wasim Riaz Published February 26, 2024 Updated a day ago Gulberg Circle Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shehr Bano Naqvi, who saved a young woman wearing a dress with Arabic calligraph...
by swamidada
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Atrocities Against Muslims And Islam
Replies: 46
Views: 7352

Re: Atrocities Against Muslims And Islam

25 Feb, 2024 23:11 HomeWorld News Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington He was reportedly protesting the ongoing war in Gaza Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington A man has been hospitalized in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside...
by swamidada
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: CHIRAGH-I RAWSHAN – AN ISMAILI TRADITION IN CENTRAL ASIA
Replies: 5
Views: 6768

Re: CHIRAGH-I RAWSHAN – AN ISMAILI TRADITION IN CENTRAL ASIA

The word 'Shab' has Persian origins, meaning night, while 'Barat' is an Arabic word that stands for salvation and forgiveness. On the night of Shab-e-Barat, Muslims worldwide ask for forgiveness for their sins from Allah. This festival is marked with great enthusiasm across South Asia, including cou...