In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds, Peace and Blessings be upon the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers.

Herewith is an open letter to ‘Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, and to the fighters and followers of the self-declared 'Islamic State.'

A shorter version of this letter was originally circulated. This discourse of twenty-three pages, should be studied for its wise content, which has been thought out by serious scholars.


Letter to baghdadi



Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. Sura 2 - Al-Baqara (MADINA) : Verse 24
But if ye cannot and of a surety ye cannot then fear the Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones, which is prepared for those who reject Faith.
Translation : Eng-Yusuf Ali


Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim As salaamu alaykum. Does anyone follow/know about this end times book; http://www.endtimesbook.com/end_of_time.htm It comes in six parts, but part three is missing.


Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu; The peace be upon you, and The Mercy of Allah and HIS Blessings.

ABSTRACT: Muslims have always had high regard for Lady Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet, the wife of Imam Ali, the mother of all the Imams, and the most exemplary woman in Islam. Despite many efforts made to introduce this unique woman to the people of the world, more work is to be done. This article introduces some of the facets of her status and personality by relying on the words of the Prophet, the Imams, and Lady Fatima herself. Some of her merits include her being a leader of all women who was infallible, an angel in the form of a human, and an intercessor on the Day of Judgment. She was privileged with having spoken to the angels and her pleasure and displeasure was God’s pleasure and displeasure. Moreover, heaven is given as a reward to those who send their peace on her.

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/53%20-%20Fatima%20Zahra%2053-72.pdf Fatima Zahra in the words of the Infallibles


http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/46%20imam%20mahdi.pdf Imam Mahdi (a) in Chapter al-Qadr

ABSTRACT: Qur’anic descriptions of the prophets and other prominent female personalities reveal the importance of using them as an exemplar in our daily lives. This makes certain that we are given the guidelines as to how to attain proximity to God. Lady Mariam is the most distinguished female mentioned by name in the holy Qur’an, so much so that an entire chapter is named after her. Her titles of being the Masteress of women of her era as well as her qualities of chastity, virtue, and purity qualify her for being the mother of a prophet as well as a model for both men and women to follow. This article studies the portrayal of role models in the Qur’an, several aspects of Lady Mary’s upbringing, and Lady Mariam’s features as seen in the Qur’an and the Bible.

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/46%20lady%20mary.pdf Lady Mary as a Role Model in the Qur’an and Bible


The following link must be copy/pasted into the address bar. Shukran, everyone.

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/49-lady%20fatima's%20role.pdf Lady Fatima’s Role and Influence on Muslim Society



Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name of Allah, God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.

Written by Eqbali, Mohammad Taher
One of the main concerns of Muslim intellectuals in recent centuries has been integration among all Muslims. Amid all types of integration, ideological consolidation based on common principles is considered one of the most fundamental strategies for Muslim unity. In this article, the most important common principles and issues of Islamic schools of thought are examined. According to some Qur’anic verses, the authority of the Qur’an, prophetic traditions, love for those close to the Prophet, and the intellectual authority of the Ahlul Bayt are the most common principles of Islamic brotherhood in all areas and times.

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/60,%20common%20grounds%2079-106.pdf Common Grounds for Unity Between Islamic Schools of Thought [This link will not post as is, and should be copy/pasted into an address bar. Shukran, everyone]




http://messageofthaqalayn.com/42-divine%20justice.pdf Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/43-Duty.pdf Duty of Acquiring Knowledge

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/57-Good-naturedness%2049-66.pdf GOOD-NATUREDNESS IN ISLAM: ITS SIGNS AND EFFECTS

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/56%20-%20Imam%20Husayn%20123-140.pdf Imam Husayn: The Heir of Prophet Abraham



http://messageofthaqalayn.com/imamate%20and%20wilayah.pdf Imamate and Wilayah

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/47-imamate%20and%20wilayah%20II.pdf Imamate and Wilayah Part II

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/48-wilayah%20part%20iii.pdf Imamate and Wilayah Part III

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/49-wilayah%20iv.pdf Imamate and Wilayah Part IV

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/52%20-%20Imamate%20V%20129-139.pdf Imamah and Wilayah Part V

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/53%20-%20Imamah%20VI%20123-132.pdf Imamah and Wilayah Part VI

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/54-Imamah%20VII%20123-134.pdf Imamah and Wilayah Part VII




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name of Allaah, God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.


These two links will not post as is, and should be copy/pasted into an address bar. Shukran, everyone.


http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/62,%20Thaqalayn%20-%20Legal%20Rulings%2089-106.pdf - Legal Rulings Derived from Qur’anic Stories, Part I

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/63,%20Legal%20Rulings.pdf - Legal Rulings Derived from Qur’anic Stories, Part II


Imam Ali (A) the Herald of Unity Part 1

Imam Ali (A) the Herald of Unity Part 2


There is a nine parts video series link re: Community Building, in the previous post above.


Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.

Community Building, Part I
Written by Mohammad Ali Shomali
ABSTRACT: To consider a group of people a successful community involves specific requirements and qualities. Though personal identity is truly important, it is essential for a community to likewise have an identity that is shared by other members of the same group, and to work in a united way for the same causes. Regardless of whether it is on a worldwide or lesser scale, establishing a community is becoming more and more vital in today’s day and age. Indeed, apart from possessing the task of purifying the people and educating them on how to create social justice, the prophets established successful communities. Part I of this series illustrates on the importance of community-building in the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad’s efforts to put it into practice. Prioritized qualities that ensure a dynamic Islamic community will also be expounded on, such as truthfulness, trustworthiness, persistence, and maintaining a healthy balance in working for this world to eventually lead to a blissful hereafter.

These two links require copy/paste into an address bar. There may be others near the end of the page.

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/62,%20Thaqalayn%20-%20Community%20107-123.pdf Community Building, Part I

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/63,%20Community.pdf Community Building in Islam, Part II


Community Building (Video Series 1-9) - Part 1




[url=http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/48-moral%20governance.pdf] Moral Governance of the Prophet Muhammad (s) Part I[/url]

[url=http://messageofthaqalayn.com/49-moral%20governance%20ii.pdf] Moral Governance of the Prophet Muhammad (s) Part II: Ethical management of the economy[/url]

[url=http://messageofthaqalayn.com/58%20-%20moral%2031-50.pdf] Moral Governance of Prophet Muhammad (s) Part III: Peace & War, Judiciary & Politics[/url]


http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/59%20-%20connection.pdf The Connection between Imam Mahdi and Imam Husayn, Part I

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/60,%20connection%20129-138.pdf The Connection between Imam Mahdi and Imam Husayn, Part II

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/61,%20connection%20III,%20109-120.pdf The Connection between Imam Mahdi and Imam Husayn, Part III



http://messageofthaqalayn.com/61,%20conversation%2045-60.pdf A Conversation with Abraham: Exploring the Image of God in the Bible and the Qur’an


https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLv-SNV2XmnZkJAGWGRKWTWheqEjEejQnf&v=no5RCHRbknk History of Islam, Parts 1-5



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLzFBDLpl9c NWO: Communism by the Backdoor - Part 17




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.

This link seems not to work as is. Copy/paste the link into the address bar for better results.

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/61,%20personality%2023-44.pdf Healthy Personality in our Youth: An Islamic Perspective


Al Qur'an




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name of Allaah, God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.


http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/50-%20Islamic%20sciences.pdf Introduction to Islamic Sciences Part I

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/51-Islamic%20Scineces%2049-76.pdf Introduction to Islamic Sciences Part II:Fiqh and Usul al-fiqh

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/52%20-%20Introduction%2097-116.pdf Introduction to Islamic Sciences Part III

http://messageofthaqalayn.com/43-religion.pdf Religion and Freedom by Mohammad Ali Shomali


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf38tnoxvcI NWO: Communism by the Backdoor Part 15



Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name of Allaah, God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.


http://wahidkhorasani.com/Data/Books/Usul%20al-Din(1).pdf Principles of Faith (Usūl al-Dīn)

#6 Faith is the most important element in each individual’s life. Faith is the means by which a person chooses to do or not do something. Our faith determines our future both in this world and the hereafter. For example, in this world, one would choose his career based upon his faith. In the hereafter, one’s good deeds will be accepted or rejected based upon his faith. The strength of an individual’s faith is seen in his daily life and how he achieves his goals.

http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/54-Light%2063-80.pdf A Probe into the Meaning of Light in the Qur’an and Hadith



Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. It seems that many Christian have not heard about the Queen James Bible. Some find it disgusting, and distasteful that it should appeal to sodomites. Other than those comments, it is a book that is generally ignored. I cannot imagine how Christians can claim the Bible as divine, yet pass it off ( or, lightly dismiss it as awkward), when any means of desecration appears.

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. This is a welcomed thread. I have much to read. Some post's I've copied to read later, but I do appreciate the effort of the poster's. I didn't complete reading the entire thread, but choose to post the following video, as someone may not know what happened to the Prophet Muhammad's (SAW), progeny. Scroll to part 39.


https://archive.org/details/TheArrivalsRevised

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. They appear to be doing their own thing, regards the gospel. The skaters, are a way to draw people to the Christian gospel or so it seems from these video's:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b5Rsyg2_RY Skate for Jesus


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgEyHSnrLkk&ebc=ANyPxKo9JSuaR7XACAiApFa_DRudjdBDG0nwfPFO38A037HO9HiDocjE_RgU_AzZ48JdwDpmbChp Skaters touched by the power of God: Munday Martin


And the Homosexual gospel, appears to teach homosexuals, gay's, transsexuals, heterosexuals, etc., that all have fallen short of the nearness to God, Almighty. Their gospel attracts these people to hear the plain word of The Only God, according to this video; just my opinion:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WY0zTygEyo The Gospel and Homosexuality by David Platt

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. I never thought of it like that. It's something to work on. I might need to study a little psychology, as well. Thanks.

Remember these are people whose heart is hard. The arent ready for you. So dont slack at all. You give it to them. They would have to close the debate like that. Maybe next time they would call their brain to order and dialogue rationally. I do that to fanatic Christians on nl. The would just give up.

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. And those are the type arguments many Christians want to present as truth. Trying to convince them otherwise is very frustrating. I pray to God, The Most Merciful, the Most Gracious, that they will awaken, before it is too late.

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim. As salaamu alaykum. What do you all make of the following video?? True or false?? Or, is it an attempt to cause confusion??



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2_0Z62-GO8 The Islamic Dilemma regarding the Quran and Bible

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah (God), Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.


Dear Muslims, May Allaah. The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful, Guide you. I do not belong to any sect. I am Muslim, as Allaah (SWT) has commanded me. The different prayers, are the way that I learned them. So now I practice the Shia prayer, after praying as the Sunni pray. What is wrong with it?? Please explain. Shukran. Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah (God), Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.

May Allaah, The Most Merciful, Guide You.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rywokB1vtOc&feature=related Learn Salat's Arabic - Fatihah - Video 1 - MyZikr.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oL-w3HriEs Learn Salat's Arabic - Fatihah - Video 2 - MyZikr.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaeD9iodSTk Learn Salat's Arabic - Rukoo & Sajda - Video 3 - MyZikr.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ELRtXLpc9M Learn Salat's Arabic - Tashahhud - Video 4 - MyZikr.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylpE3ydEuhg Learn Salat's Arabic - Shahada - Video 5 - MyZikr.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJRdXZOsGss Learn Salat's Arabic - 'Ibrahimiyah 1 - Video 6 - MyZikr.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJXYLY_79bE Learn Salat's Arabic - 'Ibrahimiyah 2 - Video 7 - MyZikr.com


Either of these Qur'anic verses may be recited after reciting surah Fatihah:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGlaYUvZ7jg&feature=related Learn Salat's Arabic - Opening Dua - Video 8 and Quran Word-by-Word Al-Asr(العصر)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGw4hzC29Y4&feature=related Al-Ikhlas(الإخلاص) - Quran Word-by-Word


Prayer timings

http://www.islamicfinder.org/prayer/index.html - [Salat illustration/download of Athan/Prayer times]



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eco_-5WIPO8 Teaching how to pray as a shia individual

http://www.al-islam.org/nutshell/files/prayers.pdf

http://praytime.info/tutor.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ79K1j4KSU Wudu (Ablution) - Shia way [Eng Sub]



Islamic Library | Hundreds of Shia Islamic Books in .PDF Format Hundreds of Shia Islamic Books in .PDF Format

Read Qur'an Online - Translation - Commentary


Download Al-Qur'an




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah (God), Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.

Sermwell:
i was born and raised in a christain home but the concept of christainity does not make enough sense to me. I became close to some muslim friends and found the principles of islam more convincing. Please how do i go about making my intention known to my parents, siblings, friends and relatives about my new belief without causing some disaffection, hatred and strife? I also want to know how i can educate myself with the quran and other relevant islamic books because i want to remain a muslim for the rest of my life. Thanks.

Why not begin here: http://www.kalamullah.com/index.html Read as much as you like. Then if you have questions regarding the teachings of Islam, post them at the Islam For Muslims forum. I pray that Allaah, Most Wise, Guides you.



Salaam/Peace. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.

ISIS is our problem as long as they will listen to us. The word is, that isis has a drug problem. If they will acknowledge it, then we can work together.


The Life Of The Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) Four Volumes Al-Siira al-Nabawiyya by Ibn Kathiir




https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/11/19/the-tiny-pill-fueling-syrias-war-and-turning-fighters-into-super-human-soldiers/?tid=themost_item_2 The tiny pill fueling Syria’s war and turning fighters into superhuman soldiers


http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/11/20/isis-drug-use-amphetamines-captagon-todd-dnt-tsr.cnn/video/playlists/isis-power-an-terror/ Are jihadists using powerful drug?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ke13JNlpBQ#t=57 The Drug Fueling Conflict In Syria




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim As salaamu alaykum. This link appears to have most of the information necessary for Hajj/Umrah. Wassalaam. DevotedOne


https://www.saudiembassy.net/services/umrah_visas.aspx Consular & Travel Services

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.



I've had similar problems for the longest time. But although they may be jinn inspired, they are actually perpetrated by human fiends, rabid dogs. There are gangs of them, harassing people unbeknownst to them. They can present themselves as ghosts, or other types of images; maybe spots on a wall. They gang rape as you sleep. Spill your bodily fluids. Attack you if you are ill, to make recovery difficult. Make disturbing noises at all times, day or night. Steal food from your refrigerator, leaving garbage in its place. Fill your home with stink odors, debilitating fumes and gases. Dirty the water, entering your home. Throw debris about your home. Destroy your clothes. And the list goes on and on. Prayer is a major support, although they do everything in their power to ruin it, or, prevent it altogether. So keep up prayer, no matter what they do to hinder it. Keep Allaah, - All Praise Is Due To HIM, - in mind always.


http://www.kalamullah.com/worship.html


Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.


An interesting study. Shukran for that. These three videos are basically the same regarding history. But they have much to tell about what is in store for us, concerning the plans of the Illuminati.




Illuminati According to Islam 1/5

illuminati and Islam part 1/4

Free Masons War Against Islam Part 1/6


911- conspiracy-solved



Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.


"This thesis analyses the idea of the spiritual guide in the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The guides are found in both human/earthly and divine/celestial forms and are treated in the following sequence: living, deceased masters, angels, a higher self and a personified active intellect."


http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4797/1/4797_2266.PDF?UkUDh:CyT THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE IN LATE ANTIQUITY AND THE MIDDLE AGES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY by Sandra A. Bates ~ in pdf form

This thesis contains a wealth of knowledge. And, it may be of special interest to know that a chapter concerning Imam Mahdi, the expected, one begins on page 67.



Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You.



Hamtramck elects America's 1st majority Muslim city council




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name of Allaah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful As salaamu alaykum The Peace Be Upon You (all).

I cannot understand this story, because when the Spirit/Soul, leaves the physical body, the physical/material body has no life. Its sense's are no longer present. It does not see, hear, feel, taste, smell. The Spirit/Soul continues to live; in the presence of Allaah (SWT).


Wassalaam. DevotedOne.

Hi everyone. I just happened upon this new(?) program called nim; it has something to do with Nimrud (Nimrod?), a black king, who was trying to rule the entire world of his day. Has anyone tried it? I'm not saying that you should, but I know how much everyone likes open source. Here it is to look at, at least. What do you think of it?

http://nim-lang.org/


http://nim-lang.org/download.html

Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In The Name Of Allaah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful As salaamu alaykum wa Rahmatullaahi wa
Barakaatuhu Peace Be Upon All Of You, And God's Mercy And Blessings.

dekatrons:
Salaam alaykum
A lot of scholars have emphasized the importance of loving God but very few have explained to us how we can develop his love in our hearts
So I want my muslim brothers and sisters to helpp me with this one
HOW DO WE DEVELOp THE LOVE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS?

I would advise you to do His Will, as best you are able.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEroIpr2Yes Ibn arabi: Alone With The Alone




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp3f1593ibI Shams Tabrizi: My Path to God




Wassalaam. DevotedOne

Thanks 4llerbuntu. I'll try working with the instructions at the link that you provided. I'm using a Samsung Chromebook 2, Intel Celeron, 500c. Its on wifi. I'm just not used to it, I would think. I have a chromebook manual but it's basic for beginners. I've only been able to use google docs online. However, the instructions at support google will be of help to me. Thanks again.

Hi everyone. I hope everyone is in excellent spirits. I have a problem. My Ubuntu laptop is out of reach, in another location. I am using a recently purchased, Chromebook. My problem is that I need word processing/editing software, that I can use offline. Or, software that I can load on a thumb drive, and use whenever I want. It annoys me to have everything I type loaded in an online cloud. I am also exploring ways to convert to a Ubuntu OS, however, if there is an easier way, I would also be interested. I hope I'm not being too bothersome. I appreciate any help/suggestions. Thanks.

dazekid: Please I need a link or ebook that teaches all there is to know about the linux line interface.Starting from a beginner level up.I would really appreciate it,also if there are pages in this thread where this has been discussed,you can also point me to them.Thanks.

I've found these so far. Perhaps someone will add others. I hope these are what you are looking for, and are helpful.


http://linuxcommand.org/index.php

http://www.linfo.org/command_line_interface.html

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbxZzU0QwbU Foundation Tutorial for learning Linux based Operating Systems ( Command Line Interface )