It's because they stopped believing they were witches.
The essence of the facts
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If there really were witches with magical powers who side with evil over good they would have kept hanging them.
"black Friday" has had a very deleterious effect on your mind and soul
Do Jews believe in souls? I know they believe in black Friday.
Jews invented souls. Two days ago----hubby, who is a bit naïve on
Christianity, asked me is "black Friday a Christian holiday" For
those who care-----"black Friday" marks the beginning of the Christmas
holiday preparation event in the same way that Labor day marks the cessation of the wearing of white shoes
Does you hubby understand the auto wrap feature?
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2: Islam oppresses women:
One of the most disturbing misconceptions is the negative portrayal of women in Islam namely that Islam degrades and oppresses women. According to the teachings of Islam, the only thing that distinguishes people in the sight of God is their level of piety.
This verse proves that real honour and status is not attained because a person is rich or poor, black or white, male or female but attained through piety and devoutness. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to learn that for every male convert to Islam, four females convert. Some reasons for this overwhelming female conversion rate are due to the following rights enshrined in Islam:
• total control of their wealth;
• choose their spouse;
• keep their own surname when married;
• own property, operate a business, study, and receive equal pay for equal work;
• inherit property, and to have their marriage dissolved in the case of neglect or mistreatment;
• participate in all forms of worship that men participate in.
Allah says:
“Verily the most honourable of you in the sight of Allaah is the most God conscious” Qur’an 49:13
Islam guaranteed these rights, among many others, to women over 1400 years ago – rights that women in the West are still lacking.
Without doubt, there are Muslim women who are oppressed and not given their rights. However, this is not the fault of Islam. The problem is that in many places in the world, culture and traditions have come to overshadow the teachings of Islam, either through ignorance or harmful cultural practices.
While Islam enshrines the rights of women, it also acknowledges the fact that men and women are not identical.
Allah says: ‘...and the male is not like the female...’ (Qur’an: 3:36)
Islam has therefore ordained different roles for men and women to reflect this undisputable fact. Women have been granted the honour and tremendous responsibility of caring for the family and the household. While Men have been given the responsibility of providing financial support , security and maintenance for the family and the household.
In conclusion, the noble position of women in Islam can be summarized by the following saying of the Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him):
“The world and all things in the world are precious, but the most precious thing in the world is a virtuous woman.”
Allah also says:
“Whoever works righteousness whether male or female, while he (or she) is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward (in the Hereafter) according to the best of what they used to do.” Qur’an 16:97
Women's Rights in Islam Protected Or Subjugated? - Dr. ...
One of the most disturbing misconceptions is the negative portrayal of women in Islam namely that Islam degrades and oppresses women. According to the teachings of Islam, the only thing that distinguishes people in the sight of God is their level of piety.
This verse proves that real honour and status is not attained because a person is rich or poor, black or white, male or female but attained through piety and devoutness. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to learn that for every male convert to Islam, four females convert. Some reasons for this overwhelming female conversion rate are due to the following rights enshrined in Islam:
• total control of their wealth;
• choose their spouse;
• keep their own surname when married;
• own property, operate a business, study, and receive equal pay for equal work;
• inherit property, and to have their marriage dissolved in the case of neglect or mistreatment;
• participate in all forms of worship that men participate in.
Allah says:
“Verily the most honourable of you in the sight of Allaah is the most God conscious” Qur’an 49:13
Islam guaranteed these rights, among many others, to women over 1400 years ago – rights that women in the West are still lacking.
Without doubt, there are Muslim women who are oppressed and not given their rights. However, this is not the fault of Islam. The problem is that in many places in the world, culture and traditions have come to overshadow the teachings of Islam, either through ignorance or harmful cultural practices.
While Islam enshrines the rights of women, it also acknowledges the fact that men and women are not identical.
Allah says: ‘...and the male is not like the female...’ (Qur’an: 3:36)
Islam has therefore ordained different roles for men and women to reflect this undisputable fact. Women have been granted the honour and tremendous responsibility of caring for the family and the household. While Men have been given the responsibility of providing financial support , security and maintenance for the family and the household.
In conclusion, the noble position of women in Islam can be summarized by the following saying of the Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him):
“The world and all things in the world are precious, but the most precious thing in the world is a virtuous woman.”
Allah also says:
“Whoever works righteousness whether male or female, while he (or she) is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward (in the Hereafter) according to the best of what they used to do.” Qur’an 16:97
Women's Rights in Islam Protected Or Subjugated? - Dr. ...
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If Islam opposes idol worship, why do Muslims pray to a square structure?
The simple cube-shaped stone building located in Makkah is called the Ka‘bah or the Sacred House. It is the point toward which Muslims face when they pray. Although Muslims face the direction of Ka‘bah during prayer, they do not worship it. Muslims worship and pray only to God.
The Ka‘bah was built by the prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael in response to God's command over 4,000 years ago. Abraham consecrated the House for the worship of the one true God and invited all of humanity to visit it for that purpose. Even today Muslims who are physically and financially able are required to make a pilgrimage to it once in a lifetime. The Ka‘bah has remained at the center of a continuous tradition of worship and devotion up to the present day, symbolic of permanence, constancy and renewal.
There were periods in human history during which mankind deviated from the monotheism taught by God's prophets. Before the advent of Muhammad, religion among the Arabs had degenerated into polytheism and paganism, and Makkah was completely submerged in idolatry; some 360 idols had been placed in and around the Ka‘bah to be worshipped there along with God. Prophet Muhammad was sent to restore to mankind the pure monotheism taught by all the messengers of God and reinstate the worship of Him alone. This he accomplished, and the Ka‘bah was finally cleared of all manmade deities.
Among the ancient religious rites particular to the Ka‘bah is walking around it. This suggests the integrating and unifying power of monotheism in human life and how a Muslim's existence should revolve around a pure devotion to God. The Ka‘bah symbolizes the unity of all true religion, the brotherhood of all the prophets, and the essential consistency of their message.
When Muslims pray facing toward this single central point, they are reminded of their common purpose and long-term goal. Even when standing directly before the Ka‘bah in prayer, one is not to look at it but rather at the ground before him. The spiritual focus is on God alone and never upon any created object.
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Ask the Sheikh" by Musa cerantonio ( Not Being Isolating ...
The simple cube-shaped stone building located in Makkah is called the Ka‘bah or the Sacred House. It is the point toward which Muslims face when they pray. Although Muslims face the direction of Ka‘bah during prayer, they do not worship it. Muslims worship and pray only to God.
The Ka‘bah was built by the prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael in response to God's command over 4,000 years ago. Abraham consecrated the House for the worship of the one true God and invited all of humanity to visit it for that purpose. Even today Muslims who are physically and financially able are required to make a pilgrimage to it once in a lifetime. The Ka‘bah has remained at the center of a continuous tradition of worship and devotion up to the present day, symbolic of permanence, constancy and renewal.
There were periods in human history during which mankind deviated from the monotheism taught by God's prophets. Before the advent of Muhammad, religion among the Arabs had degenerated into polytheism and paganism, and Makkah was completely submerged in idolatry; some 360 idols had been placed in and around the Ka‘bah to be worshipped there along with God. Prophet Muhammad was sent to restore to mankind the pure monotheism taught by all the messengers of God and reinstate the worship of Him alone. This he accomplished, and the Ka‘bah was finally cleared of all manmade deities.
Among the ancient religious rites particular to the Ka‘bah is walking around it. This suggests the integrating and unifying power of monotheism in human life and how a Muslim's existence should revolve around a pure devotion to God. The Ka‘bah symbolizes the unity of all true religion, the brotherhood of all the prophets, and the essential consistency of their message.
When Muslims pray facing toward this single central point, they are reminded of their common purpose and long-term goal. Even when standing directly before the Ka‘bah in prayer, one is not to look at it but rather at the ground before him. The spiritual focus is on God alone and never upon any created object.
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Ask the Sheikh" by Musa cerantonio ( Not Being Isolating ...
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The Nation of Islam is a Muslim group
Islam and the so called "Nation of Islam'" are two different religions. NOI is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of Islam for their own gain.
The only thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by both. "The Nation of Islam" is a misnomer; this religion should be called Farrakhanism, after the name of its propogator, Louis Farrakhan.
Islam and Farakhanism differ in many fundamental ways. For example, Farakhan followers believe in racism and that the 'black man' was the original man and therefore superior, while in Islam there is no racism and everyone is considered equal in the sight of God, the only difference being in one's piety. There are many other theological examples that show the 'Nation's teachings have little to do with true Islam.There are many groups in America who claim to represent Islam and call their adherents Muslims.
Any serious student of Islam has a duty to investigate and find the true Islam.The only two authentic sources which bind every Muslim are1. the Quran and 2authentic or sound Hadith. Any teachings under the label of "Islam" which contradict or at variance with the direct understanding of fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam form the Quran and authentic Hadith should be rejected and such a religion should be considered a Pseudo-Islamic Cult. In America there are many pseudo-Islamic cults, Farrakhanism being one of them. An honest attitude on the part of such cults should be not to call themselves Muslims and their religion Islam. such an example of honesty is Bahaism which is an off-shoot of Islam but Bahais do not call themselves Muslims nor their religion, Islam. In fact Bahaism is not Islam just as Farrakhanism is not Islam.
Qur'an & Bible In The Light of Science - The Ultimat
e Dialogue
Islam and the so called "Nation of Islam'" are two different religions. NOI is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of Islam for their own gain.
The only thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by both. "The Nation of Islam" is a misnomer; this religion should be called Farrakhanism, after the name of its propogator, Louis Farrakhan.
Islam and Farakhanism differ in many fundamental ways. For example, Farakhan followers believe in racism and that the 'black man' was the original man and therefore superior, while in Islam there is no racism and everyone is considered equal in the sight of God, the only difference being in one's piety. There are many other theological examples that show the 'Nation's teachings have little to do with true Islam.There are many groups in America who claim to represent Islam and call their adherents Muslims.
Any serious student of Islam has a duty to investigate and find the true Islam.The only two authentic sources which bind every Muslim are1. the Quran and 2authentic or sound Hadith. Any teachings under the label of "Islam" which contradict or at variance with the direct understanding of fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam form the Quran and authentic Hadith should be rejected and such a religion should be considered a Pseudo-Islamic Cult. In America there are many pseudo-Islamic cults, Farrakhanism being one of them. An honest attitude on the part of such cults should be not to call themselves Muslims and their religion Islam. such an example of honesty is Bahaism which is an off-shoot of Islam but Bahais do not call themselves Muslims nor their religion, Islam. In fact Bahaism is not Islam just as Farrakhanism is not Islam.
Qur'an & Bible In The Light of Science - The Ultimat
e Dialogue
from a person who knows nothing about NOI, may have never met NOI people or------maybe not muslim people in the USA.
NOI was CREATED by muslims-------way back circa early 1900s..
Its creation and funding was provided by fundamentalist
muslims in the Middle east------most notably oil rich
Saudis. Of course----in the US we have Iranian muslims
who despise sunnis and Sunnis who despise Shias and claim
"NOT MUSLIM" The creation of NOI in the USA by muslims
is now being aped in South America and has been a program
in American jails for decades. ------that's who IMPERIALISM
IS DONE----to wit GRAB THE MOST VULNERABLE
NOI was CREATED by muslims-------way back circa early 1900s..
Its creation and funding was provided by fundamentalist
muslims in the Middle east------most notably oil rich
Saudis. Of course----in the US we have Iranian muslims
who despise sunnis and Sunnis who despise Shias and claim
"NOT MUSLIM" The creation of NOI in the USA by muslims
is now being aped in South America and has been a program
in American jails for decades. ------that's who IMPERIALISM
IS DONE----to wit GRAB THE MOST VULNERABLE
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During the 1930s and 40s, Arab immigrants began to establish communities and build mosques. African-American Muslims had already built their own mosques, and by 1952 there was more than 1,000 in North America.
After a 30 years , the United States flung open its doors again in 1952 and an entirely new group of Muslims came from places such as Palestine , Iraq, and Egypt. The 1960s saw waves of South-east Asian Muslims also making their way to America. Muslims also came from Africa, Asia and even Latin America.
The estimated number of Muslims in this country varies, depending on the source. The American Muslim Council claims 5 million, while the non-partisan Center for Immigration Studies believes the figure is closer to between 3 to 4 million followers of Islam. The American Religious Identification Study by the City University of New York, completed in 2001 put the number of Muslims at 1, 104,000.
Over the years, the nation gained public prominence due to famous members like Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. Today, there are more than 1500 Islamic centers and mosques around the country.
Figures vary, but experts estimate that between four and seven million Americans are Muslim.
Islam is expected to soon be the second largest religion in America.
Many Muslims have responded by becoming more active in the American political process, striving to educate their neighbors about their religion and history.
22 people accept Islam After Brother Khalid Yasin lecture - ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj6sBGD1QXI
Khalid Yasin - Islam And America - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCLZDQ-3WD0
Khalid Yasin Lecture - Changing the World Through Dawah ...
After a 30 years , the United States flung open its doors again in 1952 and an entirely new group of Muslims came from places such as Palestine , Iraq, and Egypt. The 1960s saw waves of South-east Asian Muslims also making their way to America. Muslims also came from Africa, Asia and even Latin America.
The estimated number of Muslims in this country varies, depending on the source. The American Muslim Council claims 5 million, while the non-partisan Center for Immigration Studies believes the figure is closer to between 3 to 4 million followers of Islam. The American Religious Identification Study by the City University of New York, completed in 2001 put the number of Muslims at 1, 104,000.
Over the years, the nation gained public prominence due to famous members like Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. Today, there are more than 1500 Islamic centers and mosques around the country.
Figures vary, but experts estimate that between four and seven million Americans are Muslim.
Islam is expected to soon be the second largest religion in America.
Many Muslims have responded by becoming more active in the American political process, striving to educate their neighbors about their religion and history.
22 people accept Islam After Brother Khalid Yasin lecture - ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj6sBGD1QXI
Khalid Yasin - Islam And America - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCLZDQ-3WD0
Khalid Yasin Lecture - Changing the World Through Dawah ...
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Christmas is the Pagan ritual entered into the religion through the church in 325 AD by Constantine in Constantinople.
The birth of Jesus was in mid-summer rather than winter of solstices which was the invention of the Pagans to worship “SUN” being born (raised) on 25th December, as they worship Sun so they thought that Sun has died on 23rd December because of shortest day, suddenly when sun was lifted up on 25th December they overjoyed and believed that the “SUN” has born on 25th of December and from that day this cult was entered.
Two verses from the Quran and Bible show that the birth of Jesus was in mid-summer not in winter Solstices.
The Quran says in chapter Maryam 19:25:
And shake the trunk of date-palm towards you, it will let fall fresh ripe-dates upon you.
In this verse, Allah was commanding Mary, mother of Jesus, through an Angel to go to Palm tree and shake the trunk and dates will fall thereof then eat them and get refreshed in your pangs and throes.
Now if you meet any horticulturist he will tell you that the dates always fall in mid-summers.
Now let us analyze the Bible.
Luke 2:8
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.”
Ask these Christian missionaries why were shepherds looking at their flocks in 25th December at night time? When at that time it happened to be much cold in the open field that the flocks could freeze to death. Those days were not like these days as there was a city heat of vehicles and industries.
Then we are told that when Jesus was born three kings came to visit the child by following the star from the east. How come in the winter nights stars can be seen? As we know that the mist, fog and smoke cover the sky in winters.
So we can conclude that Bible is not giving the specific date neither the Quran but the hint is there that it was summer time not winter.
The tradition was added by the Church in 325 AD regarding the names like Easter Day, Eucharist and Christmas etc.
when Christ was born Ahmed Deedat a lecture debates youtube
The birth of Jesus was in mid-summer rather than winter of solstices which was the invention of the Pagans to worship “SUN” being born (raised) on 25th December, as they worship Sun so they thought that Sun has died on 23rd December because of shortest day, suddenly when sun was lifted up on 25th December they overjoyed and believed that the “SUN” has born on 25th of December and from that day this cult was entered.
Two verses from the Quran and Bible show that the birth of Jesus was in mid-summer not in winter Solstices.
The Quran says in chapter Maryam 19:25:
And shake the trunk of date-palm towards you, it will let fall fresh ripe-dates upon you.
In this verse, Allah was commanding Mary, mother of Jesus, through an Angel to go to Palm tree and shake the trunk and dates will fall thereof then eat them and get refreshed in your pangs and throes.
Now if you meet any horticulturist he will tell you that the dates always fall in mid-summers.
Now let us analyze the Bible.
Luke 2:8
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.”
Ask these Christian missionaries why were shepherds looking at their flocks in 25th December at night time? When at that time it happened to be much cold in the open field that the flocks could freeze to death. Those days were not like these days as there was a city heat of vehicles and industries.
Then we are told that when Jesus was born three kings came to visit the child by following the star from the east. How come in the winter nights stars can be seen? As we know that the mist, fog and smoke cover the sky in winters.
So we can conclude that Bible is not giving the specific date neither the Quran but the hint is there that it was summer time not winter.
The tradition was added by the Church in 325 AD regarding the names like Easter Day, Eucharist and Christmas etc.
when Christ was born Ahmed Deedat a lecture debates youtube
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