Originally posted by dadudemonJust stop responding to them on Facebook.
I've heard of this, before. I believe I'm sitting at 400-500, comfortably, right now. There is an extra 300-500 that I am not "up-to-date" with. I don't feel the pressure, quite yet, but, as time goes on, that list keeps getting bigger and bigger. Eventually, I should hit a limit and it will not longer be comfortable or easy to maintain the relationships with a reasonable amount of effort. Is there advice on what to do so people don't feel snubbed?
1. Pork prohibited in Qur’an
The Qur’an prohibits the consumption of pork in no less than 4 different places.
It is prohibited in 2:173, 5:3, 6:145 and 16:115.
“Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine,
and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah.”
[Al-Qur’an 5:3]
The above verses of the Holy Qur’an are sufficient to satisfy a Muslim as to why pork is forbidden.
2. Pork prohibited in the Bible
The Christian is likely to be convinced by his religious scriptures. The Bible
prohibits the consumption of pork, in the book of Leviticus
“And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be cloven footed, yet he cheweth
not the cud; he is unclean to you”.
“Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcass shall ye not touch,
they are unclean to you.” [Leviticus 11:7-8]
Pork is also prohibited in the Bible in the book of Deuteronomy
“And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud,
it is unclean unto you.
that one religion is the final one and its words the laws of god and all
that religion is the final answer to all of mans questions
To understand what religion is and what is its role in the life of men, we should first of all know its definition.
Religion may briefly be defined as under:
Religion (din) is an all-round movement in the light of faith in Allah and a sense of responsibility for the formation of thought and belief, for the promotion of high principles of human morality for the establishment of good relations among members of the society and the elimination of every sort of undue discrimination.
Keeping in view this definition, our need for religion and religious teachings is absolutely clear. To be a little more elaborate, it may be said that we require religion for the following reasons:
1. Sanction for the Principles of Morality
Religion provides a sanction for the principles of morality like justice, honesty, righteousness, brotherhood, equality, virtuousness, tolerance, sacrifice, help to the needy and other kindred virtues. These are the virtues without which, not only our life will lose its order and normalcy but it is very likely to be turned into a chaos.
Of course, it is possible to acquire these moral and social qualities without the aid of religion. But certainly in the absence of firm religious belief, these values appear to lose their meaning and become a series of mere unbinding recommendations, because in such a case they do not amount to more than a piece of advice from a close friend in respect of which we are at full liberty to accept or reject.
These qualities are rather based on an internal feeling and faith and are naturally beyond the scope of ordinary law.
It is only faith in the existence of an Eternal Being, who knows man equally from within and without and who has full control over him, that cultivates these virtues within man and impels him to automatic righteousness and adherence to duty, and if need be, to make sacrifices for the sake of others.
The well-known philosopher-cum-historian, Will Durant says in his book, 'Pleasures of Philosophy' that, without the backing of religion, morality is nothing more than arithmomancy, as without it, the sense of obligation disappears.
2. Power to Endure Adversities of Life
Religion provides power for facing adversities and serves as a bulwark against undesirable reactions of despair and hopelessness.
A religious man, with firm belief in Allah, and of His munificence, does not find himself in utter desperation even in the worst moments of his life, because he knows well hat e is under the protection of a Being who is Almighty. With faith in the fact that every problem can be solved and every deadlock can be resolved with His help, he can overcome every disappointment and hopelessness.
For this very reason, it very seldom happens that a truly religious man suffers from the acute reactions of desperation like suicide, nervous breakdown or psychic ailments which are products of frustration and defeatism.
The Holy Qur’an says:
"Surely those who are close to Allah, have no fear nor shall they grieve." (Surah Younus, 10:62)
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (A) says: "A true believer can never commit suicide."
Thus, religious faith is, on the one hand, a motivating force, and on the other, it is a factor which enables man to face hardships with courage and saves him from the ill effects of failure and disappointment.
Following the downfall of the Nazis, says Bertrand Russell says there existed a danger of intellectual and ideological revolt in Germany, but no doubt, religion has been one of the biggest factors in that country's return to stability.
According to Dr. Durant, behavior of a man who is not blessed with reliance on religion suffers from special epicurean confusion, and the life which has not the comforting support of religion, is an unbearable burden.
3. Encounter with Ideological Vacuum
Man cannot live in an ideological vacuum for long and as such his tendency towards a wrong ideology and false values becomes definite. His intellectual life is not filled with sound beliefs and healthy teachings. A superstitious and even destructive ideas may find way into his spiritual firmament and may for ever pollute his brain.
Instances of man's tendency towards idolatry, man worship, diverse superstitions and credulity regarding the influence of irrational things over destiny, can be witnessed even in the lives of world intellectuals. All this originates from spiritual vacuum. It is religion which can fill the ideological and intellectual vacuum with sound teachings and can save one from a tendency towards absurdities and irrationalities.
Hence, true understanding of religion can play an important role in combating superstitions, though it is true that even religion itself, if not understood correctly, may promote superstitions.
4. An Aid to the Progress of Science and Knowledge
Religion with its firm and sound teachings can be an effective factor in scientific progress, because its foundation has been laid on the solid bed-rock of "freedom of will" and on the fact that everybody is accountable for his own deeds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKLK4L-9bSU
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someone told me
Lamb is excellent - probably average lamb once a week. Kangaroo burgers and meat in general is also excellent
There's a mexican place around here (R&R Taquiera) that has the best lamb tacos.
it's just staggering. Islam prohibited us from eating pork so many hundreds of years ago and only now is science/man catching up and showing it's harmful for us.
same with halal slaugher and blood retention etc.]
ALLAHUAKBAR
Originally posted by Stealth Moose
That's one of the best parts dude. You die in glorious combat, so you don't get old and weak and watch your body betray you and become a burden to your loved ones, then a smexy Valkyrie brings you to the Dave and Buster's of warriors forevah.
I consider the taking of another's life, especially in war-time, to be one of the worst things humans could have possibly invented. It is possibly the worst thing, ever, in all of history. But that is a clash of fundamental beliefs. You like slaughtering your enemies and I like befriending my enemies and partaking of their knowledge (and, therefore, becoming a better person for it).
Also, you're forgetting the Ragnarok stuff after you die in "glorious battle."
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
A hippie and a barbarian walk into a bar...
And they both enjoy a pint of fine ale?
Because I am positive hippies and barbarians both enjoy a fine ale. Who doesn't besides Mormons?
Oh, wait....FUUUUUUUU!
(This is a joke...I don't drink and I especially find all forms of ale to be gross (but I have not tried them all so I could be wrong).)
brother for further clarification summary
God created man in the land of the cause of unification and non-involvement of God, hence God sent prophets and messengers to guide people to the worship of God
However, if you ask any small child
Does God exist?
Say yes
Where is God?
Says in the sky
This means that such is the nature of any human being who believes in God, and since his childhood and this is what any parent is called by nature, but his parents are two of the altering of religion and belief in monotheism and Islam to infidelity and atheism, and that
Because the child follows his or her parents
But here's the surprise when he grows up and learns and reasonable return once again to the original and convert to Islam
The evidence that the massive numbers that embrace Islam in the country's east and west is guided to the right
None of the founders of religions demanded 'mind control' which is at its peak through Zionist-controlled Zionist media. The Creator sent some guidlines through His prophets to tell humans why they were created. The great majority of the followers of religions don't those guidelines - that's why we have the 1% slaughtering and squeezing blood of the remaining 99% population.
YES - the existence of the Creator cannot be proved in a test tube. However, if one can accept a man his / her father, because the woman who gave him / her birth say so - so why not accept the existence of a 'supernatural Power' if someone who is not Bill
Clinton or Elizbeth Taylor, say so ??
You have to know who Allah is before you can know what Allah said, because the Scriptures have been corrupted by editors and translators.
Surah XXIV Light (Qur'an)
Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the earth. The
similitude of Their Light is as a niche wherein is a Lamp.
This Lamp is in a Crystal. The Crystal is, as it were, a
shining Star. (This Lamp is) kindled from a Blessed Tree, an
olive neither of the East nor of the West, whose Oil would
almost glow forth (of Themselves) though no fire touched Them:
Light upon Light. Allah guideth unto Their Light whom They
will. And Allah speaketh in allegories, for Allah is Knower of
all things.
(This Lamp is found) in houses which Allah hath
allowed to be exalted and that Their Name shall be
remembered therein. Therein do offer praise to Them at morn
and evening...
As for those who disbelieve, their deeds are as a mirage
in a desert. The thirsty one supposeth it to be water but they
cometh unto it and findeth it naught, and findeth, in the place
thereof, Allah, Who payeth them their due; and Allah is swift
at reckoning.
Or as darkness on a vast, abysmal sea. There covereth
them a wave, above which is a wave, above which is a cloud.
Layer upon layer of darkness. When they holdeth out their
hand they scarce can see it. And those for whom Allah hath
not appointed Light, for them there is no Light.
Allah is Entheogens.
If you don't start with that -- you are like the person in the desert who imagines you see water.
(Surah III, 55): (and remember) when Allah said: 'O Jesus! Lo! I am gathering thee and causing thee to ascend unto Me, and am cleansing thee of those who disbelieve and am setting those who follow thee above those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then unto Me ye will (all) return, and I shall judge between you as to that wherein ye used to differ.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvQd6Y5OmoI
The submission of man to his Creator is the essence of Islam. The word "Islam" literally means, "to submit" or "to surrender. "The real question one should ask is: "submit and surrender" to whom? Muslims submit and surrender their will and desires to the will and the laws of the Creator. This is what "Islam" truly means. By referring to, "The Creator", Muslims are talking about "Allah."
Allah is the Creator of all that is in the heavens and the earth. In Islam, Allah is the True and Only Creator, and only he deserves to be worshipped. Nothing else is worthy of worship; not stones, statues, crosses, tombs (of any religion), the sun, the moon, stars, temples, animals, Prophets (from any religion), messengers, saints, priests, movie stars, musicians, athletes, or religious scholars. All of those are created beings, and are not worthy of worship in Islam. In fact, doing that is to associate partners with Allah, and it is the only sin that would never be forgiven on the Day of Judgment.
Exactly common sense is the key point in our life. According to common sense, the most knowledgeable Individual about the creation would be its creator, for example: the producer of one car is the one that could answer all the questions related to this car its purpose, how to use it...
In our case, the Creator of Human being would be the appropriate one to determine what is good and what is bad for them. In order to fulfill this requirement, He sent different messenger and prophets (Peace be upon them) in order to teach people how to behave.
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
Talked about all religious and worldly matters
Because Islam
Constitution and approach to life
In eating and sleeping and praying, bathing and transactions between people and so on
Religion is not just a ritual only
Pray and then go out to lie and drinking alcohol and lack of hygiene and adultery
Like other religions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnQRi8KCtG4
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Popular fast-food chain Subway has decided to remove ham and bacon from the menus of nearly 200 of its locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland, replacing it with halal meat, according to the Daily Mail.
An “all meats are halal” sign now appears at Subway locations where these changes have been adopted, with turkey ham serving as a replacement, the Daily Mail reported.
Muslims cannot eat pork or consume any non-halal meat — meat that is not slaughtered and prepared in accordance with Islamic law.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/04/30/did-subway-really-cut-bacon-and-ham-from-185-stores-due-to-islamic-demand/