The Purpose of Worship In Islam
iman
I hope you don’t mind receiving my letter. It is short but full of
information.
The Purpose of Worship In Islam
Worship provides the believers with many benefits that contribute to
both their spiritual and worldly well-being. Some of the most
significant of these benefits are as follows:
1. Enrichment and development of the soul: The human body needs
material resources for its existence, like food, drink, and a means of
reproduction. As for the soul, its needs cannot be fulfilled except
through nearness to Allah by means of faith and obedience, which can
only be achieved through worship.
Allah must be worshipped in times of hardship and times of prosperity.
Allah says:
We truly know how your heart is distressed by what they say. So
celebrate the praises of your Lord and be of those who prostrate
themselves and worship your Lord until the sure hour (of death).
Allah says:
When the help of Allah and the victory comes and you see the people
entering into the religion of Allah in crowds, then glorify the
praises of your Lord and seek His forgiveness. Verily He is Most
Forgiving.
2. Realization of human freedom: Worship liberates the human being
from subjugation to anything besides Allah and prevents a person from
surrendering his or her will to false gods. This is true freedom that
brings about security and contentment. Submission to Allah is a great
source of strength. Allah says:
If anyone seeks might, then all might is with Allah.
3. Preparation for the life to come: Allah says, quoting Moses (peace
be upon him):
O my people, this worldly life is but a provision, while the Hereafter
is the eternal abode.
The worldly life is a time of trial. The substance of this trial is
the worship of Allah in fulfillment of His commandments. Allah says:
(It is Allah) who created death and life to try you as to who is best
in deeds.
4. Social reform: We find that worship, in its most comprehensive
meaning, embodies every possible means of individual and social
reform. This is because every individual and collective endeavor can
enter into the domain of worship. Islam has prescribed certain
obligations on the societal – as opposed to the individual – level.
This takes societal needs into consideration. Allah says:
Allah has promised those among you who believe and do righteous deeds
that he will give them authority in the Earth as He has done for those
who came before and that He will establish their religion that He
wants to replace their fear with security. They may worship Me and not
associate partners with Me.
The advent of Islam brought about great reforms in the domain of
worship. Islam came at a time when there were many forms of worship in
the world. Some of these were remnants of the previous divinely
revealed scriptures. Others were completely man-made. Even those acts
of worship that were of divine origin had been corrupted, altered, and
removed from their proper contexts.
Some religions exaggerated the importance of formalism and mindless
ritual. Others went to extremes to free themselves of all notions of
form and order. Some religions went to extremes that made worship a
harmful and painful thing. Some of them also demanded monasticism from
their adherents. Other religions went to extremes in indulgence, often
completely abandoning religious obligations altogether.
Islam came to correct and reform these excessive tendencies, while
establishing principles of its own. It provided principles to bring
about reform and to safeguard worship. The most important of these
principles is that no one deserves to be worshipped except for Allah.
The first thing that Islam came with was the concept of monotheism.
Bearing witness to monotheism is how a person enters into the fold of
Islam and is considered to be a believer. The testimony is as follows:
“There is no God but Allah. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
These words are a testimony that there is no one worthy of worship
except for Allah. In this way, Islam negates every possible
manifestation of polytheism.
Allah addresses His Messenger (peace be upon him) with the following
words:
It has been revealed to you and to those who came before you: If you
commit polytheism, your deeds will be naught and you will be among the
losers.
We can see how the Prophet (peace be upon him) prohibited anything
that could lead the people to polytheism or to their falling into
excessiveness in their belief. He made it clear that he was merely a
slave of Allah and His Messenger. He said: “Do not praise me
excessively the way that the Christians praised Jesus the son of Mary.
I am only Allah’s slave and Messenger, so say that I am His slave and
Messenger.”
He also said: “None should seek help through me. Help should be sought
from Allah alone.”
Near the time of his death, he would repeatedly say: “Allah’s wrath
became severe towards those people who turned the graves of their
Prophets into places of worship.”
He also said: “Whoever takes an oath in other than Allah’s name has
fallen into polytheism.”
He said: “Allah has cursed those who offer sacrifices to other than
Allah.”
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Muslim Mikey
loving creatures. We don't buy it in most of the world. Always choppin'
somebody up.......
"iman" <imanw...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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~ RHF
-example- Indonesian Islamic Terrorist Bombings
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09198/984748-82.stm
Muslims Believe that Killing Infidels in the Name of Allah is Good
Blessed Be The Christian Life Givers and Savers - Amen
Muslims Believe that Killing Infidels in the Name of Allah is
Justified
Blessed Be The Christian Life Givers and Savers - Amen
Muslims Believe that Killing Infidels in the Name of Allah is Legal
Blessed Be The Christian Life Givers and Savers - Amen
praise be christian love and life
not islamic hate and death
amen, Amen. and AMEN ! ~ RHF
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Is Prez Obama is "The Dajjal" ?
http://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/JR/Future/ch08_the_dajjal.htm
-aka- "Ad-Dajjal" ( The Liar / Deceiver ) “Infidel” (Kaafir)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dajjal
* The One-Eyed {Dajjal} Prez Obama of USA
http://aihan.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/dajjal.jpg
* Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal
http://etori.tripod.com/dajjalsystem/images/dajjal-black1.gif
* The Eye of the Obama is On-You $USA$
http://www.freerepublic.com/~dajjal/
* Signs that Prez Obama may be "The Dajjal"
http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=402
* Note there are Three Aspects of "The Dajjal" :
http://www.geocities.com/muslimapocalyptic/story_of_the_dajjal.htm
1 - There is Dajjal the Individual {Prez Obama}
2 - There is Dajjal as a Worldwide Social and
Cultural Phenomenon {Prez Obama}
3 - There is Dajjal as an unseen force {Prez Obama}
http://www.missionislam.com/nwo/dajjal.jpg
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In America Islam is Outdated in the Age of Obama-R-Us©
Prez Obama : Is BHO 'The Mahdi' ? or 'The Dajjal' ?
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/4100d1cb7e7f043a
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"The Mahdi" Obama's Seven World Changing Virtues
from Quranic and Prophetic Miracle
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/07fe5f805c8c004c
"The Dajal" Obama's Seven World Destroying Vices
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Bright 'Star' - Visible both Day and Night :
Heralding a Very Special Person :
"The Mahdi" Obama-R-Us© {Bright Star}
-or- "The Dajjal" Obama-R-Us© {Dark Star}
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/3b7f9a9ca8babc4d
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/06e99e230a5a80d3
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In America Islam is Outdated in the Age of Obama-R-Us©
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/2bd13329ea9f36f2
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/c335cc796af85acc
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Do Muslims View Prez Barack 'Hussein' Obama as a
"Murtad Fitri" & "Kafir" as prescribed by Islamic Law ?
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/7153ab7dae254614
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m II
> Fuck off will ya! Go convince your fellow muzzy's that they are peaceful
> loving creatures. We don't buy it in most of the world. Always choppin'
> somebody up.......
When will they LEARN?
In civilized countries we use firing squads, lethal injections, hanging
, poison gas and electrocution.
I feel privileged to have the CHOICE offered by CIVILIZATION!
mike
~ RHF
> Muslim Mikey wrote:
> > Fuck off will ya! Go convince your fellow muzzy's that they are peaceful
> > loving creatures. We don't buy it in most of the world. Always choppin'
> > somebody up.......
- When will they LEARN?
-
- In civilized countries we use firing squads, lethal injections,
hanging
- , poison gas and electrocution.
-
- I feel privileged to have the CHOICE offered by CIVILIZATION!
-
- mike
Mike [M II],
Nah as a Can-A-D'Oh!-ian the only 'choice'
you have is to Preach Hate for the USA and
Americans. In Canada saying anything else
about {aboot} Muslims, Islam, Iraqis, and on
and on would get you 'cited' or may be put
in Jail for Hate Speech against the 'protected'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech_by_country#Canada
'Limited' Free Speech is NO Freedom At All [.]
Morning the Death of Free Speech in Canada
as well as the banding of Micheal Savage from
Travel to the UK where Free Speech is also
Dead.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=97127
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/05/michael-savage-banned-fro_n_196631.html
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The Purpose of Worship In Islam is to Create another 9/11 :
Killing Infidels in the Name of Allah
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/4e921b32bcd59d36
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The Comprehensiveness of Killing and Slavery in Islam :
Murdering and Enslaving Non-Believers in the Name of Allah {God}
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/03c7c193af081c18
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Is Prez Obama is "The Dajjal" ? {Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal}
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/8aefe156b183c4cd
God {Allah} Bless The USA and All Americans
including Our Canadian Cousins - Amen ~ RHF
http://www.psd70.ab.ca/broxton/Tutorial%20folder/Canada%20WebQuests/Canada%20-%20Gr%203_4/song.html
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Muslim Mikey
tells you what to think and do. Try and deny that! Muslim muffer!
Canada isn't that far from being a dictatorship with all these Canadian
"puppets carrying out the chores of their elected annoited. 50% fucking
recent immigrants(within the last 2 years and up.)
As Americans we should slam the border doors on your fucking fingers so no
other 911 freaks can come through YOUR borders. If you won't stop them, we
will.
Noticed your downtown areas lately. 50% rag heads and I hear by this fall
your government wants it to be 65% immigration.
You put those fuckers in politics to help you achieve your 65% goal. Tell
me, when was the last time you let in any anglo-saxon white folk? Quite
some time!
You's fall for the sick excuse your government hands you that you need
immigration to keep the hospitals and education going. Fuck, they're all in
the hole now. Kids have to pay in public schools for their books and paper
even. Your city garbage dumps are full and I hear your dumping your shit
or soon will be into one of the last pure water sites in the world. Your
hospitals are bankrupt leaving thousands without adequate emergency care.
Fucking Canadians. Lead by your provincial leader, the guy that looks like
Howdy Doody. McSquinty is it not?
Fuck off Canadian, you're as bad or worse than the muslim shit you made
your bedfellows.
"m II" <c...@in.the.hat> wrote in message news:4a66...@news.x-privat.org...
dave
Don't forget Predator drones and cruise missiles; death by video game.
That is CIVILIZATION.
m II
>> I feel privileged to have the CHOICE offered by CIVILIZATION!
>
> Don't forget Predator drones and cruise missiles; death by video game.
> That is CIVILIZATION.
Ever see Robin Williams in 'toys' ?
It's amazingly easy to turn fourteen year olds into genociders. From
half a world away, no less.
mike
m II
> "I feel privileged to have the CHOICE offered"
> Being a "Canadian" you no longer have a choice. Your funcking government
> tells you what to think and do. Try and deny that! Muslim muffer!
> Canada isn't that far from being a dictatorship with all these Canadian
> "puppets carrying out the chores of their elected annoited. 50% fucking
> recent immigrants(within the last 2 years and up.)
Well, our government is extreme right wing Christian Neocon based, so
what do you expect? They only do as Bush told them.
> As Americans we should slam the border doors on your fucking fingers so no
> other 911 freaks can come through YOUR borders. If you won't stop them, we
> will.
Never happened.
Napolitano issued the statement to reassure Canadians she knows that no
9-11 terrorists entered the US through Canada.
http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/tag/911/
> Noticed your downtown areas lately. 50% rag heads and I hear by this fall
> your government wants it to be 65% immigration.
> You put those fuckers in politics to help you achieve your 65% goal. Tell
> me, when was the last time you let in any anglo-saxon white folk? Quite
> some time!
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�Aaaaanyway, it appears that local libs now send bits and pieces of my
local columns to their favourite spear-chuckers down east who are quick
to unleash a volley of indignation, which makes for good fodder back
here at home.�
Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade
who calls his campaign bus "Prayer Force One"
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> You's fall for the sick excuse your government hands you that you need
> immigration to keep the hospitals and education going. Fuck, they're all in
> the hole now. Kids have to pay in public schools for their books and paper
> even. Your city garbage dumps are full and I hear your dumping your shit
> or soon will be into one of the last pure water sites in the world. Your
> hospitals are bankrupt leaving thousands without adequate emergency care.
> Fucking Canadians. Lead by your provincial leader, the guy that looks like
> Howdy Doody. McSquinty is it not?
What or who are you talking about? The largest pollution threat now is
the American companies turning the Tar Sands into a global disaster.
> Fuck off Canadian, you're as bad or worse than the muslim shit you made
> your bedfellows.
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Nearly 206,000 others gave their ancestry as "Arabic" without specifying
a country of origin, and many of them are likely to be from Iraq. Of
those reporting Iraqi ancestry, 29 percent live in Michigan;22% live in
Texas. Of those reporting Assyrian ancestry, 42 percent live in Michigan.[2]
The United States is speeding up the process in accepting Iraqi refugees
since October, but has not yet achieved its target of 12,000 for fiscal
year 2008.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_American
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President Barack Obama believes the U.S. could be classed as �one of the
largest Muslim countries in the world.� The American president told
Laura Haim of the French television network Canal+, �If you actually
took the number of Muslim Americans, we�d be one of the largest Muslim
countries in the world.�
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(use fixed pitch font to align properly)
State Muslim Population (in thousands)
Total Muslim Percent
California 1,000 20.0
New York 800 16.0
Illinois 420 8.4
New Jersey 200 4.0
Indiana 180 3.6
Michigan 170 3.4
Virginia 150 3.0
Texas 140 2.8
Ohio 130 2.6
Maryland 70 1.4
http://www.islam101.com/history/population2_usa.html
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Looks to me that California alone has more Islamic types than ALL of
Canada. Over a MILLION of them.
Sleep well.
mike
cuh...@webtv.net
cuhulin
~ RHF
> Muslim Mikey wrote:
> > "I feel privileged to have the CHOICE offered"
> > Being a "Canadian" you no longer have a choice. Your funcking government
> > tells you what to think and do. Try and deny that! Muslim muffer!
> > Canada isn't that far from being a dictatorship with all these Canadian
> > "puppets carrying out the chores of their elected annoited. 50% fucking
> > recent immigrants(within the last 2 years and up.)
>
> Well, our government is extreme right wing Christian Neocon based, so
> what do you expect? They only do as Bush told them.
>
> > As Americans we should slam the border doors on your fucking fingers so no
> > other 911 freaks can come through YOUR borders. If you won't stop them, we
> > will.
>
> Never happened.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/naek8e
>
> Napolitano issued the statement to reassure Canadians she knows that no
> 9-11 terrorists entered the US through Canada.
>
> http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/tag/911/
>
> > Noticed your downtown areas lately. 50% rag heads and I hear by this fall
> > your government wants it to be 65% immigration.
> > You put those fuckers in politics to help you achieve your 65% goal. Tell
> > me, when was the last time you let in any anglo-saxon white folk? Quite
> > some time!
>
> ========================================
> local columns to their favourite spear-chuckers down east who are quick
> to unleash a volley of indignation, which makes for good fodder back
>
> Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade
> who calls his campaign bus "Prayer Force One"
> ========================================
>
> > You's fall for the sick excuse your government hands you that you need
> > immigration to keep the hospitals and education going. Fuck, they're all in
> > the hole now. Kids have to pay in public schools for their books and paper
> > even. Your city garbage dumps are full and I hear your dumping your shit
> > or soon will be into one of the last pure water sites in the world. Your
> > hospitals are bankrupt leaving thousands without adequate emergency care.
> > Fucking Canadians. Lead by your provincial leader, the guy that looks like
> > Howdy Doody. McSquinty is it not?
>
> What or who are you talking about? The largest pollution threat now is
> the American companies turning the Tar Sands into a global disaster.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/mrmm4o
>
> > Fuck off Canadian, you're as bad or worse than the muslim shit you made
> > your bedfellows.
>
> ===================================================
> Nearly 206,000 others gave their ancestry as "Arabic" without specifying
> a country of origin, and many of them are likely to be from Iraq. Of
> those reporting Iraqi ancestry, 29 percent live in Michigan;22% live in
> Texas. Of those reporting Assyrian ancestry, 42 percent live in Michigan.[2]
>
> The United States is speeding up the process in accepting Iraqi refugees
> since October, but has not yet achieved its target of 12,000 for fiscal
> ===================================================
>
> President Barack Obama believes the U.S. could be classed as “one of the
> largest Muslim countries in the world.” The American president told
> Laura Haim of the French television network Canal+, “If you actually
> took the number of Muslim Americans, we’d be one of the largest Muslim
> countries in the world.”
> ===================================================
>
> (use fixed pitch font to align properly)
>
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- Total Muslim Percent
- California 1,000 20.0
Mike [M II],
Dang Another Clear Indicator of Can-A-D'Oh!-ian Math
and World Knowledge {Hysterical Science}
OK so using Can-A-D'Oh!-ian Math the State of
California has 1,000,000 {1 Million} Muslims and
they are 20.0% of the Population of the State of
California.
But the State of California's Population is really
around 34 Million Peoples : So 1 Million Muslims
would be about 3% of the Population -not- 20.0%
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_California
FWIW - Canada has only 32 Million Population
and has fewer people than the State of California.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada
HELLO - Can-A-D'Oh! must be using the new
Obama-Nomics© Math Training Program in their
Public Schools; and advanced Obama-G-E-O-Graphy©
to teach all aboot the little Known World.
ABOOT - Obama-G-E-O-Graphy© :
Barack Hussein Obama II -proclaims- 57 United States
Plus One To Go . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/05/new-patriotic-o.html
-ps- Hawaii the State he was born in being the 50th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMo0WlSvrIY
-pps- His home State of Illinois being the 21st.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7S5V2es9Dw
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/images/2008/05/10/newlapelpin.jpg
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> New York 800 16.0
> Illinois 420 8.4
> New Jersey 200 4.0
> Indiana 180 3.6
> Michigan 170 3.4
> Virginia 150 3.0
> Texas 140 2.8
> Ohio 130 2.6
> Maryland 70 1.4
>
> http://www.islam101.com/history/population2_usa.html
>
> ========================================================
>
- Looks to me that California alone has more
- Islamic types than ALL of Canada.
- Over a MILLION of them.
-
- Sleep well.
-
- mike
Mike [M II] -caution- "Islamic types" : That is
bordering on 'Racist {Ethnic} Hate Speech' in
Canada : These "Islamic types" are your Fellow
Canadian Citizens and Honored Guests.
you sleep well too - peace be unto you ~ RHF
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