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5/06/2012
5/01/2012
MISCONCEPTIONS OF ISLAM
As we have been mingling with followers of many faiths and denominations, it has become clear to us that only a few know and understand the basic foundations for their beliefs. This is a heartbreaking reality!
On September 11, 2001 our world was changed forever! We realized that neither ocean nor land can be a deterrent against acts of terrorism, regardless of their origin or perpetrators. A new phobia evolved: “Islamophobia”, and with it many misconceptions of Islam. The result is a fear of anyone who looks like a Muslim (whatever is meant by that) and/or speaks Arabic. The main reason is profiling based on total ignorance. This stereotyping effects not only Muslims, but millions of Arabic speaking Christians and Jews.
So we made an attempt to separate true Islam from folk Islam. We will be looking at some misconceptions and what the Honored Qur´an has to say about them. All qur’anic quotations are from “The Meaning of The Holy Qur’an” by Abdullah Yusuf ’Ali.
May God's Peace and Mercy be upon us all.
http://www.abrahamschildrenministries.org/apps/forums/topics/show/7640968-misconceptions-of-islam?page=last
2/03/2012
11/04/2011
Eid Al-Adha Al-Mubarak!
I, as a follower of Isa (His peace be upon us), God’s Word (Kalimatu Allah) made flesh, also have an Adha. Isa Al-Masih, Jesus the Anointed One (hpbuu) is God’s Lamb as Prophet Yahya (pbuh), John the Baptist, called Him in the Injeel, the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verse 29: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’”. Prophet Isa (hpbuu), my Avenger (Waliy*), shed His blood as God’s Lamb, my Adha, to wash God’s shame of us disobeying Him, thus becoming the substitute sacrifice. With God’s honor restored in us, I can approach His throne of mercy and grace with confidence and full joy.
Al-Adha shows me how Merciful God (subhanahu wa ta’ala) is. Prophet Isa (hpbuu), the Lamb of God, had a:
- Unique birth as He was the only person to be born of a virgin. The birth of Prophet Isa (hpbuu) was not the result of man’s will, but the will of God (swt).
- Unique life of purity, honesty, and obedience to the Law of God (swt). He had creative powers, healed the sick, and resurrected the dead. He lived a sinless life and was the greatest teacher that ever lived on this Earth.
- Sacrificial death: Prophet Isa (hpbuu) was righteous, close to God (swt), and the Defender who died as my Substitute. The ram died so the son of Prophet Abraham (pbuh) could be set free. So God (swt) sacrificed Isa (hpbuu) as His ram, His lamb, to cover His shame and set me free. Alhamdu-li-lah (Praise be to God).
- Miraculous resurrection: because He was righteous and did not deserve death, the tomb could not hold Him. Through His resurrection I have the assurance that I am forgiven to enjoy Eternal Life in the Kingdom of God (swt).
So Prophet Isa is my true Adha, as in Him the Justice of God (swt) was satisfied through His shed blood as payment for the penalty of sin. Now, forgiven and ransomed humans can chose to submit to God (swt) and experience His forgiveness and love in its plenitude.
Prophet Job (pbuh) said wonderful words I would like to share with you, in The book of Job, in the Torah, chapter 19, verses 25 & 26: “I know that my Eldest Brother (Avenger)** lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.”
All praise be given to the Only One True God (swt)!
* This word in Arabic is “waliy” with the same meanings as the Hebrew word below.
** “Avenger” (JB) – The original Hebrew word “goël” indicates a person’s closest family member with the responsibility to defend, redeem, or avenge the honor of the family name.
9/05/2011
Are You a Klamath River Whale?
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5/30/2011
LET GO AND LET GOD!
Some years ago a young spiritual leader asked me:
"How do you let go and let God?"
The only answer I had was,
“You do not have the time for me to explain! It is my life-time experience"!
Some say that it is like:
“When you get to the end of the rope, tie a knot and hang-on tight”!
Then there are those who say that you can not push a rope while you are holding it!
As you can see, when we do not even have the strength to hold unto God’s hand, all we need to do is to allow Him to hold us tight and secure in His hand.
God will Never Let Go of Us!
5/08/2011
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on Earth,
the peace that was meant to be.
With God our Creator
we are family.
Let us walk with each other
in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow.
To take each moment
and live each moment
in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on Earth
and let it begin with me.
(Jill Jackson-Miller)
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