Islamic knowledge of health and hygiene

Friday, March 30, 2007
Islamic Knowledge of Health and Hygiene
Dear readers,
This is an excellent compilation of Medical knowledge of the greatest man (???) ever walked on earth. LOL.
This article, full of satire, is written by Ayesah Ahmed. My comments are in [Brackets] and in [CAPITAL RED ITALIC LETTERS]. Have fun while reading……..

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Use of Islamic Knowledge of Health and Hygiene Is a Must for All Muslims
A Satire
Ayesah Ahmed

Use of western knowledge is kufr (blasphemy) and its parishioners are apostates and infidels. Only Islamic knowledge of health and hygiene must be used in daily life because Allah has already given that information through Prophet Mohammed for a reason. In Quran he said so many times that he is your role model. Ignoring his sayings is ignoring your deen (religion) punishable with hellfire

The following information is presented for the good health of Muslim umma (believers).


Avoid Sicknesses By Clean Islamic HabbitsHOW TO CLEAN YOURSELF AFTER DEFECATING, THE ISLAMIC WAY Apostle of God used to clean himself after defecation using only odd number of stones. That is the sunna (examples set by Muhammad). Muslims living in U.S. can go to Home Depot and buy a bag of gravel for this purpose (the used gravel can be good landscaping material). Bukhari Volume 1, Book 4, Number 163:Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Apostle said, " whoever cleans his private parts with stones should do so with odd numbers. And whoever wakes up from his sleep should wash his hands before putting them in the water for ablution, because nobody knows where his hands were during sleep."

[AND BELIEVE ME, MANY MUSLIMS STILL FOLLOW THIS 7TH CENTURY
ARABIC WAY, NO WONDER ALLAH WAS UNAWARE OF TOILET PAPER. LOL]
NEVER USE BONES OR ANIMAL DUNG AFTER DEFECATING
Jinns love to eat bones and dried animal dung. They don’t appreciate the contamination of their favourite delicacy with fecal matter and can pounce on the next guy they find sitting and defecating.Bukhari Volume 5, Book 58, Number 200:Narrated Abu Huraira:That once he was in the, company of the Prophet carrying a water pot for his ablution and for cleaning his private parts. While he was following him carrying it (i.e. the pot), The Prophet said, "Bring me stones in order to clean my private parts, and do not bring any bones or animal dung.""What about the bone and the animal dung?" He said, "They are of the food of Jinns. The delegate of Jinns of (the city of) Nasibin came to me--and how nice those Jinns were--and asked me for the remains of the human food. I invoked Allah for them that they would never pass by a bone or animal dung but find food on them."

[WHAT A HELLUCINATING PROPHET.LOL]


HOW TO URINATE
You must keep your right hand clean to hold Quran.
Bukhari Volume 1, Book 4, Number 156:Narrated Abu Qatada:The Prophet said, "Whenever anyone of you urinates he should not hold his penis or clean his private parts with his right hand.
[AND WHAT ABOUT A PERSON HAVING ONLY ONE HAND. TRULY PROPHETIC]
WASH YOUR NOSE FROM INSIDE IN THE MORNING
In the morning wash your nose from inside as Satan urinates and defecates inside while spending the night there. Otherwise you will have runny nose all day besides possible nose infections.Volume 4, Book 54, Number 516:Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet said, "If anyone of you rouses from sleep and performs the ablution, he should wash his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out thrice, because Satan has stayed in the upper part of his nose all the night."
[WHAT AN ISLAMIC EXPLANATION]
WASH YOUR EARS FROM INSIDE IF YOU WAKE UP LATE If you wake up late in the morning and miss the fajr prayer, Satan who spends the night in your nose walks out and urinates in your ears. It results in ear infection. Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Number 245:Narrated 'Abdullah :A person was mentioned before the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and he was told that he had kept on sleeping till morning and had not got up for the prayer. The Prophet said, "Satan urinated in is ears."Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Number 492:Narrated 'Abdullah:It was mentioned before the Prophet that there was a man who slept the night till morning (after sunrise). The Prophet said, "He is a man in whose ears (or ear) Satan had urinated."

[ALL MUSLIMS WHO SLEEP TILL LATE SHOULD NOTE THIS]
OTHER GOOD HABBITS FOR GOOD HEALTH
Tabari II:99“Abraham was tested with ten Islamic practices: rinsing the mouth, cleansing nostrils with water, trimming the mustache, using a toothstick, plucking the armpit (ouch), paring nails, washing finger joints, circumcision, shaving pubic hair, and washing the rear and vulva.”
WOMEN MUST BE SHAVED
A shaved woman makes a tired husband after a long journey very happy.
Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, Number 173:Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah:The Prophet said, “If you enter (your town) at night (after coming from a journey), do not enter upon your family till the woman whose husband was absent (from the house) shaves her pubic hair .”



WOMEN MUST BE CIRCUMCISED
Circumcision keeps a woman from doing hanky panky thus protecting her from hellfire. Sunan Abu Dawud Book 41, Number 5251:Narrated Umm Atiyyah al-Ansariyyah:A woman used to perform circumcision in Medina . The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said to her: Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband.

MENSTRUATION IS ILLNESS WHICH CAN BE CURED BY FONDLINGMenstruation is a sickness suffered by all women. Prophet used to cure his wives of this illness by fondling. Q 002.222: They question thee (O Muhammad) concerning menstruation. Say: It is an illness., .Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 646:Narrated 'Aisha:The Prophet used to treat some of his wives by passing his right hand over the place of illness.Bukhari IVolume 1, Book 6, Number 298:Narrated 'Aisha:The Prophet and I used to take a bath from a single pot while we were Junub. During the menses, he used to order me to put on an Izar (dress worn below the waist) and used to fondle me.Volume 1, Book 6, Number 299:Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin Al-Aswad:(on the authority of his father) 'Aisha said: "Whenever Allah's Apostle wanted to fondle anyone of us during her periods (menses), he used to order her to put on an Izar and start fondling her." 'Aisha added, "None of you could control his sexual desires as the Prophet could."Bukhari Volume 1, Book 6, Number 300:Narrated Maimuna:When ever Allah's Apostle wanted to fondle any of his wives during the periods (menses), he used to ask her to wear an Izar.
[TRULY ISLAMIC WAY TO CURE THE ILLNESS. LOL]

THE FLOOR WHERE YOU PROSTRATE MUST BE FREE OF URINE
During prophet time, dogs used to come and urinate in the mosque all the time. Prophet was so sick and tired that he ordered all dogs of Madina killed.
Bukhari Volume 1, Book 4, Number 174:Narrated Abu Huraira:Hamza bin 'Abdullah narrated: My father said. "During the lifetime of Allah's Apostle, the dogs used to urinate, and pass through the mosques (come and go).”Bukhari volume 4, Book 54, Number 540:Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:Allah's Apostle ordered that the dogs should be killed.[KILLING IS THE BEST ISLAMIC WAY TO SOLVE ANY PROBLEM. ALLAH DIDN’T KNOW OF DOORS. HOW FUNNY]NOISY AND SMELLY FARTS MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH AND BREAK THE PRAYERS
Every time prayer breaks you have to go and make a new wudu. It is really irritating when an imam has to break prayers and go for a new wudu. It is best imams stay away from beans. Bukhari Volume 1, Book 4, Number 137:narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Apostle said, "The prayer of a person breaks by passing of wind from the anus."
. Once, after beans were served in walima feast at prophet’s house the isha prayer took two hours because prophet and all namazis were preaking prayer and making wudu repeatedly.Disruption was also caused by the namazis laughing out loud every time some one farted .Prophet had to turn around and stop them.Muslim:B40N6837Prophet advised in regard to people laughing at other’s passing wind from anus and said: ‘You laugh at that which you yourself do.’”

[NO CURSING FOR BEANS IN ISLAM???]



LITTLE FARTS (SILENT AND NON SMELLY) DON’T BREAK PRAYERSBukhari Volume 1, Book 4, Number 139:Narrated 'Abbas bin Tamim:My uncle asked Allah's Apostle about a person who imagined to have passed wind from anus during the prayer. Allah' Apostle replied: "He should not leave his prayers unless he hears sound or smells something.

DISEASES AND THEIR CURESAll diseases are not bad. Some are blessing in disguise.
PLAGUE AND ABDOMINAL DESEASES ARE BLESSINGS FROM GOD FOR BELIEVERS, THEY GET YOU THE RANK OF A MARTYR AND PRADISEBukhari volume 4, Book 52, Number 82:Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Apostle said, "Five are regarded as martyrs: They are those who die because of plague, abdominal disease, drowning or a falling building etc., and the martyrs in Allah's Cause."Bukhari Volume 8, Book 77, Number 616:Narrated 'Aisha:
I asked Allah's Apostle about the plague. He said, "That was a means of torture which Allah used to send upon whom-so-ever He wished, but He made it a source of mercy for the believers, for anyone who is residing in a town in which this disease is present, and remains there and does not leave that town, but has patience and hopes for Allah's reward, and knows that nothing will befall him except what Allah has written for him, then he will get such reward as that of a martyr."Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 628:Narrated Anas bin Malik:Allah's Apostle said, "(Death from) plague is martyrdom for every Muslim."Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 629:Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet said, "He (a Muslim) who dies of an abdominal disease is a a martyr, and he who dies of plague is a martyr."

[CAN’T HAVE MORE CRAP THAN THIS. MO WAS REALLY AN ILLITERATE. LOL]CONTAGIOUS DESEASES ONLY CONVEYED BY ALLAH’S PERMISSIONSome small illnesses like menstruation, cold, cough, headache etc are authorized by Jibraeel. But contagious diseases need permission from Allah.Bukhari:V7B71N665“The Prophet said, ‘No contagious disease is conveyed without Allah’s permission.’”FEVER IS FROM THE HEAT OF HELLWhen Allah decides to give fever to some one he asks the hell to transfer the heat to the designated human body.Bukhari:V4B54N484“I heard the Prophet saying, ‘Fever is from the heat of the Hell Fire.’”
[HOW FUNNY. AND ALLAH KNOWS ALL]

URINE IS EXCELLENT FOR HEALTH
Urine is not only a great drink, it cures many diseases. Indian prime minister used to drink urine and lived a very long life. He taught President Carter that trick, and Carter is still alive and kicking. However camel urine is one notch above. Bukhari:V7B71N590“The climate of Medina did not suit some people so the Prophet ordered them to drink camel urine as a medicine.”[MUSLIMS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR PEDO PROPHET AND SHOULD START DRINKING CAMEL URINE AS A MEDICINE. REMEMBER PEDO MO IS THE PERFECT EXEMPLAR TO BE FOLLOWED BY ALL MUSLIMS]

CURE ALL DESEASES WITH BLACK CUMINWestern corporations dread islam. They know that with islam comes the Islamic knowledge of useful cost saving short cuts. Imagine what will happen to Pharmaceutical industry if it becomes common knowledge that black cumin can cure all diseases except death.Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 592:Narrated Abu Huraira:I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "There is healing in black cumin for all diseases except death."DON’T LIKE BLACK CUMIN? TRY CUPPING, HONEY AND FIREBukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 585:Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:The Prophet said, "Healing is in three things: cupping, a gulp of honey or cauterization, (branding with fire) but I forbid my followers to use cauterization (branding with fire)."Bukari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 588:Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:A man came to the Prophet and said, "My brother has some abdominal trouble." The Prophet said to him "Let him drink honey." The man came for the second time and the Prophet said to him, 'Let him drink honey."He came for the third time and the Prophet said, "Let him drink honey." He returned again and said, "I have done that ' The Prophet then said, "Allah has said the truth, but your brother's abdomen has told a lie. Let him drink honey." So he made him drink honey and he was cured.


INDIAN INCENSE CURES SEVEN DESEASES INCLUDING THROAT TROUBLES AND PLEURISYBukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 596:Narrated Um Qais bint Mihsan:I heard the Prophet saying, "Treat with the Indian incense, for it has healing for seven diseases; it is to be sniffed by one having throat trouble, and to be put into one side of the mouth of one suffering from pleurisy
FLY WINGS HAVE DESEASE AS WELL AS CUREPharmacies can sell the fly wings which has cure.Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 673:Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Apostle said, "If a fly falls in the vessel of any of you, let him dip all of it (into the vessel) and then throw it away, for in one of its wings there is a disease and in the other there is healing (antidote for it) i e. the treatment for that disease."

[SO HOW MANY MOMMINS ARE LETTING FLY DIP IN THEIR DRINK???]
IF YOU HAVE EPILEPSY,HANG IN THERE ,YOU GO TO PARADISEBukhari Volume 7, Book 70, Number 555:Narrated 'Ata bin Abi Rabah:Ibn 'Abbas said to me, "This black lady came to the Prophet and said, 'I get attacks of epilepsy and my body becomes uncovered; please invoke Allah for me.' The Prophet said (to her), 'If you wish, be patient and you will have (enter) Paradise ; and if you wish, I will invoke Allah to cure you.' She said, 'I will remain patient,
[ISLAMIC WAY TO ENTER PARADISE. LOL]
ABOUT PREGNANCY AND BABIES
Western doctors are amazed that prophet knew the things they still do not know. That is the reason that it is the fastest growing religion. Why do you think Maurice Bucaille , the french doctor wrote that islam is a scientific religion.
[YEAH, WE SHOULD BURN ALL THE MEDICAL SCIENCE’S RESEARCH AND SHOULD FOLLOW QURAN & SUNNAH TO HAVE DIVINE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE. WHAT A CRAP QURAN IS!!]

WOMB ANGEL CALLS ALL THE SHOTSBukhari Volume 1, Book 6, Number 315:Narrated Anas bin Malik:The Prophet said, "At every womb Allah appoints an angel who says, 'O Lord! A drop of semen, O Lord! A clot. O Lord! A little lump of flesh." Then if Allah wishes (to complete) its creation, the angel asks, (O Lord!) Will it be a male or female, a wretched or a blessed, and how much will his provision be? And what will his age be?' So all that is written while the child is still in the mother's womb."Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Number 430:Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mus'ud:Allah's Apostle, said, " a human being is put together in the womb of the mother in forty days, and then he becomes a clot of thick blood for a similar period, and then a piece of flesh for a similar period. Then Allah sends an angel who is ordered to write four things. He is ordered to write down his (i.e. the new creature's) deeds, his livelihood, his (date of) death, and whether he will be blessed or wretched (in religion). Then the soul is breathed into him.."
[NO COMMENTS]

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE BABY FROM SATANRemember this next time you have sex.Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Number 493:Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:The Prophet said, "If anyone of you, when having sexual relation with his wife, say: 'In the name of Allah. O Allah! Protect us from Satan and prevent Satan from approaching our offspring you are going to give us,' and if he begets a child (as a result of that relation) Satan will not harm it."

[WOW!! TRULY MAGICAL. LOL]
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM SNAKES WITH TWO WHITE LINES OR SHORT TAIL TO AVOID BLINDNESS AND MISCARRIAGEBukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Number 527:Narrated 'Aisha:The Prophet said, "Kill the snake with two white lines on its back, for it blinds the on-looker and causes abortion."Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Number 528:Narrated 'Aisha:The Prophet ordered that a short-tailed or mutilated-tailed snake (i.e. Abtar) should be killed, for it blinds the on-looker and causes abortion."Volume 4, Book 54, Number 529:Narrated Abu Mulaika:Prophet said, 'Do not kill snakes except the short-tailed or mutilated-tailed snake with two white lines on its back, for it causes abortion and makes one blind. So kill it.'[ONLY PEDO MO OR ALLAH COULD KNOW THAT]

HOW TO GUARANTEE PREGNANY AND A MALE CHILDWhy bother with X and Y chromosomes. Just say inshallah for a male child specially if you want him to strive for Allah, and become a suicide bomber to kill infidels.You have to make sure you say “inshallah” before you have sex with your spouse if you want pregnancy and a male child.Bukhari Volume 4, Book 52, Number 74i:Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah's Apostle said, "Once Solomon, son of David said, '(By Allah) Tonight I will have sexual intercourse with one hundred (or ninety-nine) women each of whom will give birth to a knight who will fight in Allah's Cause.' On that a (i.e. if Allah wills) but he did not say, 'Allah willing.' Therefore only one of those women conceived and gave birth to a half-man. By Him in Whose Hands Muhammad's life is, if he had said, "Allah willing', (he would have begotten sons) all of whom would have been knights striving in Allah's Cause."
[WHAT A LIBIDO AND WHAT A LOGIC!!!]

HOW TO DETERMINE THE LOOKS OF YOUR BABY BEFORE BIRTH
Basically it is a game of control.Bukhari:V4B55N546“Allah’s Apostle said, ‘Gabriel has just now told me of the answer. If a man has sexual intercourse with his wife and gets discharge first, the child will resemble him, and if the woman gets discharge first, the child will resemble her.’”

[REALLY ISLAM HAS SOLUTION OF EVERY PROBLEM OF MUSLIMS]
MALE SEMEN IS WHITE AND THICK ,FEMALE SEMEN IS YELLOW AND THINIshaq:255“Jewish rabbis came to the Apostle and asked him , ‘Why does a boy resemble his mother when the semen comes from the father?’ Muhammad replied, ‘Do you not know that a man’s semen is white and thick and a woman’s is yellow and thin? The likeness goes with that which comes to the top.
[ISLAMIC SCIENCE ON DISPLAY]

BABY’S SKIN COLORTabari I:258“Allah sent Gabriel to the earth to bring Him some clay. The earth said, ‘I take refuge in Allah against you mutilating me. Then He sent the angel of death. He took some soil from the earth and made a mixture. He did not take it from a single place but took red, white, and black soil. Therefore, the children of Adam came out different.”
[IN ISLAM WHEN YOU MAKE A MIXTURE OF THREE DIFFERENT COLOURED CLAY/SOIL, IT STILL GIVES THREE DISTINCT COLOURS. ALSO ALLAH DIDN’T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLAY AND SOIL. NO DOUBT HE IS ALL KNOWLEDGEABLE. LOL]

WHY BABY CRIES AT BIRTHBukhari Volume 4, Book 54, Number 506:Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet said, "When any human being is born. Satan touches him at both sides of the body with his two fingers, except Jesus, the son of Mary, whom Satan tried to touch but failed, for he touched the placenta-cover instead."

[STILL NEED TO SAY SOMETHING]

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Science, Reason and God : The clash for civilization

Friday, March 16, 2007
Science, Reason and God: The clash for civilization
“It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity,” Abraham Lincoln.The question of whether faith can stand the test of rational scrutiny predates the former American President, at least as far back as the Copernican theory.The historically bitter and often politically contentious tug-o-war between religion and science (which is based on evidence and reason) is, however, an inevitable product of the human condition • our desire to seek the more fundamental answers regarding our existence.While there have been attempts at a convenient compartmentalization - suggesting that science seeks to answer the "how we exist" (Darwinian evolution) question and religion offers us the answer to "why we exist" (Creationism) and proposing the convergence hypothesis (scientific inquiry being a mechanism for the study of divine design), an uneasy co-existence is all that humanity has attained. However, with religion once again occupying primacy in global political debates in the context of its influence on public policy and fundamentalism, there is a raging clash, particularly in the West, between "secular, scientific atheists" and the "men of god" - the process and outcome of which will shape our definition of "civilized society." At the forefront of the atheist charge is British scientist and chair for the public understanding of science at Oxford University Richard Dawkins, whose new book The God Delusion is a scathing attack on faith and the idea of God defined primarily as the creator, an omnipotent, omnipresent, supernatural entity that is interested in the daily affairs of mankind.If I could take the liberty to paraphrase his central argument, then it would read: ‘we know what we know through scientific study, experiment, proof and probability; but for what we do not know, substituting god to fill those gaps is a lack of imagination or sheer ignorance at best and a serious mental disorder at worst (ergo “Delusion”)'.Dawkins' unapologetically intemperate approach (which by the author’s own confession is aimed at conversion) and the works of his vociferous contemporaries such as Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens have earned them condemnation of militant atheism synonymous with fundamentalism and intolerance on display by religious extremists.However, shrouded in the inflammatory language is a larger and principle quest, i.e., that an equitable and scientific burden on proof be placed on religion to prove divine existence. In the present-day liberal secularist system, theoretically the separation of church and state and, besides equidistance, tolerance and respect for the various belief systems is sacrosanct.And it is at this key tenant of modern society that the above demand impinges on religion as it seeks to not veil faith in the cozy private domain but rather bring it to a scientific and rational trial, thereby redefining civilization.While the gauntlet they throw down may be robust, the task at hand is a tall order and faces a number of innate difficulties; however, I limit myself to just three.The first is a pragmatic and policy level concern, which I term as the education and communication gap.According to UNESCO’s recent estimates, there are around 781 million adult illiterates in the world and around 100 million children are out of school.Moreover, there exists a clear conceptual and definitional difference between literacy and education, i.e., based on the traditional UNESCO definition, we can conclude that literacy is essentially a tool to attain “education,” and therefore, being literate does not in itself imply being “educated.”This in effect suggests that at least around one-sixth of the world’s population lacks the basic skills necessary to begin to grasp the scientific message.In addition, the complexity of scientific evidence, terminology and its communication also allows us to conjecture that at least a certain number of people, although literate and probably even educated (in the traditional sense), may find it difficult to absorb in earnest what is being communicated.In contrast, the fact that the idea of divine existence and religious doctrines are a matter of personal belief and experience along with societal conditioning implies that accepting the probability of god does not essentially require scriptural mastery or ritual maintenance.The second difficulty is an epistemological one, which is rooted in the proposition that argues that God is beyond reason and evidence.For instance, in The changing face of God, Karen Armstrong quotes the great Greek Orthodox theologian who wrote under the pen name of Denys the Areopagite arguing that: “God does not exist. Don’t be afraid to say that. It’s simply that our concept of existence, our experience of existence is so limited that it cannot be applied to God.” Inherent in Armstrong’s argument, which relies on a number of rationalist theologians from different faiths, is the debunking of scriptural literalism and the notion of God being an objective fact and the postulation that it is rather an unlimited reality that lies beyond our words, thoughts and concepts.The reason that such a proposition poses a serious challenge to the atheist camp is that it takes the rational scientific atheist out of his element.This, in fact, is evident as one goes through the pages of The God Delusion, where while Professor Dawkins’ answer to such a question - one that cannot be answered no matter how much ever evidence is gathered, because the idea of evidence is not applicable to it - sees him clutch at the straws of probability while failing to offer a philosophical counter. The third and final difficulty that I posit is rather utopian in nature that resonates in the epistemological argument, i.e., does personal faith in God essentially need to answer to scientific evidence? What I am basically suggesting is that for an individual even if God as a supernatural entity is a figment of his/her imagination, but one that is harmless and that offers comfort, direction and purpose, then does it matter whether scientific rationality argues otherwise.If, in sum, the “delusion” does “good,” then how can it be “bad?” While some may be tempted to construe the above as the old “if ignorance is bliss…” adage, that would be a complete misrepresentation, although utilitarian it could be seen as. The question is that the search for answers regarding our purpose, aim, role, existence, etc, has been a constant throughout human history, and if it is within this context that individuals and/or collectives construct a benchmark that encourages positive personal behaviour that even in a miniscule bit serves for personal growth and/or the betterment of humanity, then is it necessary for such a God to stand a scientific trial.
Moreover, the possibility of a negative impact of such a concept on humanity is about the same as the probability of scientific and technological advancements being used for fulfilling a malacious agenda.
Just as that doesn't mean that we abandon scientific pursuit, the same parameter of judgement must apply to religion.
While the above are a few of the arguments from various dispositions that form a part of the whole debate that will eventually shape our notion of civilization.The question, however, of rising fundamentalism from either pole is what threatens and muddies appropriate dialogue, and therefore, necessitates mass public participation and requires that each one scratch beneath the surface of their beliefs and seek, if nothing else, then a reasonable bridge between scientific rationality and faith.
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Lust and Evolution

Friday, March 23, 2007
Lust and Evolution...
This topic is controversial and requires maturity for not being misinterpreted or misunderstood. I have started writing about the topic with a negative expression of thought i.e. ‘not’. Why??? Since that’s how the mass psychology has evolved and people cherish negativity as they consider themselves as rebel. Again this topic is controversial since many people have written about it and they all have been gripped by only controversies. It may not be fault of presenter but mass has given its own versions and thus people initiated a self confusing process. Once confusion grips anyone then the intellect is sure to end as confusion gives rise to doubts and doubts certainly leads to mind full of filth. Guru Nanak has said:

“Je Mat Bhariye Pappan Ke Sang….”
(If the mind is filled with filth …)

Is lust really an evil? Well, every religious scripture says that. If it is really an evil and if human body is considered a form of God, then why does lust reside in human mind? There is one great story about Adi Sankracharya. He was knower of Shastras and he defeated every egoistic human who claimed to know Shastra in and out. But a king when asked Sankracharya to have the discussion with his wife on Kama Shastra, Sankracharya who was a bachelor and virgin refused to have the discussion since he had no experience about it. He asked king that he will return in six months. It is said that Sankracharya experienced Kama by entering into some ones body. So, if we call lust an evil, then Sankracharya should have become corrupted but it never happened. Thus the point to understand here is:

“Lust is not evil but uncontrollable Lust surely is.”

Again, if lust is evil then why Rama, Krishna, Nanak, Hazrat Mohammad, Kabir had families and children. Why Shiva and Vishnu are always shown with their counterparts? Well, lust is that aspect of human life which has played a pivotal role in the evolution of every species. If it is performed as duty then it is controlled but if it is performed since mind desires it then it is becoming uncontrollable. Since, I have mentioned it is duty then I will to suggest reading my posting on Meaning of Sanyaas, if you want to know about it. That will answer you how lust should be performed as duty. One more questions, without lust I don’t see any way of ‘The Great Preachers’ coming to world.

Nature has designed human bodies in such a way that lust gives a feeling of enjoyment to both male and female version. The reason is, human mind has evolved in such a way that if it does not extract fun from an activity it does not like to engage human body in the respective action. Since, for evolution lust is required hence nature has attached a sensation to it. And if a human mind becomes a slave to that sensation lust becomes uncontrollable.

The Institution of Marriages by human society is one example which has asked every human to engage in Controlled Lust. The very reason of wearing clothes is same. So that human mind does not loose the interest and it should not forget that we as a human race have to evolve and to pass on the knowledge to future generations. At then end I will say that lust is an exam which ideally every one has to pass and those who fail, they have only repentance.
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Equality in Islam: Dr. Zakir Naik exposed

Thursday, March 22, 2007
Equality in Islam: Dr Zakir Naik Exposed
Does Islam Treat Women as Equals of Men as a Witness?
by Peace Forever
18 Mar, 2007
Dr. Zakir Naik, the renowned Islamic debater on his site www.irf.net, seeks to answer some of the common questions raised against Islam by non muslims. We will try to look into one of his so called answers to a question, relating to women on being par with men as witnesses and show how he hides information and brings in false analogies to support his case in vain.
Dr. Zakir Naik begins by putting forth the question and answering it. I will quote him and proceed to answer him. My comments will be in Black, while Dr. Zakir’s will be in Dark red:
Most Common Questions asked by Non-Muslims
EQUALITY OF WITNESSES
Question:
Why are two witnesses who are women, equivalent to only one witness who is a man?
Answer:
It is not true that two female witnesses are always considered as equal to only one male witness. It is true only in certain cases. There are about five verses in the Qur’an that mention witnesses, without specifying male or female. There is only one verse in the Qur’an, that says two female witnesses are equal to one male witness. This verse is Surah Baqarah, chapter 2 verse 282. This is the longest verse in the Qur’an and deals with financial transactions. It says:
"Oh! ye who believe! When ye deal with each other, in transactions involving future obligation in a fixed period of time reduce them to writing and get two witnesses out of your own men and if there are not two men, then a man and two women, such as ye choose, for witnesses so that if one of them errs the other can remind her." [Al-Qur’an 2:282]
And then he continues to write:
This verse of the Qur’an deals only with financial transactions. In such cases, it is advised to make an agreement in writing between the parties and take two witnesses, preferably both of which should be men only. In case you cannot find two men, then one man and two women would suffice.
For instance, suppose a person wants to undergo an operation for a particular ailment. To confirm the treatment, he would prefer taking references from two qualified surgeons. In case he is unable to find two surgeons, his second option would be one surgeon and two general practitioners who are plain MBBS doctors.
Similarly in financial transactions, two men are preferred. Islam expects men to be the breadwinners of their families. Since financial responsibility is shouldered by men, they are expected to be well versed in financial transactions as compared to women. As a second option, the witness can be one man and two women, so that if one of the women errs the other can remind her. The Arabic word used in the Qur’an is ‘Tazil’ which means ‘confused’ or ‘to err’. Many have wrongly translated this word as ‘to forget’. Thus financial transactions constitute the only case in which two female witnesses are equal to one male witness.
Dr. Zakir wants us to believe that acting as a witness is something as complex as making a correct diagnosis regarding an ailment, on the contrary acting as a witness only requires you to remember the conditions prescribed in the contract. Dr. Zakir also puts forward the usual argument of error in translation to support his case. Contrary to his claims most translators translate the word as “to err”. Here are a few popular translations:
Yusuf Ali:
[002:282] ……….. if there are not two men, then a man and two women, such as ye choose, for witnesses, so that if one of them errs, the other can remind her…….
Sher Ali:
[002:282] ……….. if two men be not available, then a man and two women, of such as you approve as witnesses, so that if either of the two women should forget, then one may remind the other……..
Shakir:
[002:282] ……….. if there are not two men, then one man and two women from among those whom you choose to be witnesses, so that if one of the two errs, the second of the two may remind the other……
Pickthall:
[002:282] ……….. And if two men be not (at hand) then a man and two women, of such as ye approve as witnesses, so that if the one erreth (through forgetfulness) the other will remember…
Sale:
[002:282] ………..if there be not two men, let there be a man and two women of those whom ye shall choose for witnesses: If one of those women should mistake, the other of them will cause her to recollect.
Muhammad Al-Hilali & Muhsin Khan:
[002:282] ………..if there are not two men (available), then a man and two women, such as you agree for witnesses, so that if one of them (two women) errs, the other can remind her……
Palmer:
[002:282] ……….so that if one of the two should err, the second of the two may remind the other…
Arberry:
[002:282]………. if one of the two women errs the other will remind her…
Rodwell:
[002:282]………. if the one of them should mistake, the other may cause her to recollect.
Among these popular translations only Sher Ali puts it as “to forget”, not that he is wrong. The verse reads “if one of them errs, the other can remind her”, which alludes the mistake (to err) here is forgetting. Moreover Zakir transliterates the word as “Tazil”, but it is transliterated as “Tadel”. According to native speakers of Arabic, Dr. Zakir is using annoying dialect that disrespects the Arabic alphabet. A dialect mostly used by illiterate Arabs!!
Dr. Zakir wants to assert that this is only due to the issue being a financial transaction in which women are not acquainted too much and has nothing to do with degrading women. Though Dr. Zakir’s reasoning is already faulty, he hides information regarding what Muhammad had to say on the verse i.e. what the verse was really meant to be:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
The Prophet said, "Isn't the witness of a woman equal to half of that of a man?" The women said, "Yes." He said, "THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE DEFICIENCY OF A WOMAN’S MIND." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 48, Number 826)
Muhammad doesn’t say a woman’s witness is half of a man because she is not well acquainted with financial transaction rather Muhammad says "THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE DEFICIENCY OF A WOMAN’S MIND." Muhammad thought that women should have a lesser say as a witness because they are deficient in mind! Also note that Muhammad says this in general terms and not in terms of being a witness in financial transactions alone!
Renowned Quranic commentator Ibn kathir has this to say on this verse:
This means, the two women, if one of them forgets the testimony, then ‘the other can remind her’, i.e., she can remind her about the matter concerning which testimony is being given. (Tafseer Ibn Katheer, part 1, p. 724)
Another Renowned commentator Ibn Abbas, for whose knowledge (Islamic) Muhammad reportedly had prayed to Allah, has this to say:
(And call to witness) for your rights, (from among your men, two witnesses) from among your free, Muslim men who are of good character. (And if two men be not (at hand) then a man and two women, of such as ye approve as witnesses) from among people who are reliable in their witness, (so that if the one erreth (through forgetfulness)) so that if one of the women forgets (the other) who did not forget (will remind her. And the witnesses must not refuse) to give witness (when they are summoned) to court. (Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs on 2:282)
Tafsir Al-Jalayan also says something similar:
And summon to bear witness, the debt, two witnesses, men, mature Muslim free men; or if the two, witnesses, be not men, then one man and two women, to bear witness, such witnesses as you approve of, on account of their piety and probity; the number of women is because of the fact, so that if one of the two women errs, forgets the testimony, given their lesser astuteness and accuracy; the other, the one remembering, will remind her (read fa-tudhakkira or fa-tudhkira), the one that has forgotten - the 'reminding' clause is the reason [for the choice of two women], that is to say, so that she may be reminded if she errs or strays into error, because this [forgetfulness] is the cause of it (a variant reading [for an, 'that'] has the conditional in, 'if', with [the verb inflected as] tudhakkiru, 'she will remind', making it a new sentence, the response to which [follows]);(Tafsir Al-Jalayan on 2:282)
Dr. Zakir Naik as usual hides this vital information as what Muhammad had in mind regarding this verse and in vain tries to use false analogies to alleviate the ramifications of the verse.
Friend Baal, a member of FFI forums adds that “Zakir mentions that a muslim male's witness equals twice the woman's ONLY in financial transactions. As if financial transactions are a small matter. But isn't financial transactions the most important transactions as far as passing and acquiring Influence in a society? Added the fact that muslim women inherit on average half or less than half their male counterparts and you can guarantee that once Islam takes hold of a society, women will lose wealth and influence with each passing of a generation.”
Baal has got a valid point here, and he is right! Women can’t hold high positions according to Islam, Al-Qurtubi commenting on 4:34 says:
The words "Men are the protectors and maintainers of women" mean that they spend on them and protect them, and also that they (men) are the rulers and governors, and the ones who go on military campaigns, and none of these are the role of women. (Tafseer al-Qurtubi, 5/168)
Ibn Katheer says:
It means the man is in charge of the woman; he is her leader, the ruler over her WHO DISCIPLINES HER if she goes astray.
"because Allaah has made one of them to excel the other" means, because men are superior to woman, and a man IS BETTER THAN A WOMAN. Hence Prophethood was given ONLY TO MEN, as is the role of caliph, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No people will ever prosper who appoint a woman in charge of them."
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 1/492.
A hadith form the Sahih al-Bukhari collection agrees with the tafsir of Ibn Kathir,
Narrated Abu Bakra:
During the battle of Al-Jamal, Allah benefited me with a Word (I heard from the Prophet). When the Prophet heard the news that the people of the Persia had made the daughter of Khosrau their Queen (ruler), he said, "Never will succeed such a nation as makes a woman their ruler." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 88, Number 219)
Al-Shawkaani said in Nayl al-Awtaar, 8/305:
This indicates that women ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO RULE, and it is not permissible for people to appoint them as rulers, because they must avoid that which will cause them not to prosper.
Al-Maawirdi said, in the context of his discussion of the position of wazeer:
It is not permissible for a woman to play this role, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, "No people will prosper if they delegate their affairs to a woman." And because these positions require wisdom and resolve, WHICH WOMEN MAY BE LACKING IN, and requires appearing in public to handle matters directly, which is haraam for them to do.
An Islamic site quotes certain views of certain Renowned Islamic scholars on this issue:
Imaam al-Muwaffaq Ibn Qudaamah said:
"For this reason the Prophet SAWS (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his successors (khulafa') and those who came after them never appointed a woman to be a judge or a governor of a province, as far as we know. If it were permissible, it should have happened."
Imaam al-Ghazaali said:
"The position of leader (imaam) could never be given to a woman even if she possessed all the qualities of perfection and self-reliance. How could a woman take the position of leader when she did not have the right to be a judge or a witness under most of the historical governments?"
Imaam al-Baghawi said:
"The scholars agreed that women are not fit to be leaders or judges, because the leader needs to go out to organize jihaad and take care of the Muslims’ affairs, and the judge needs to go out to judge between people, but women are 'awrah and it is not right for them to go out. Because of their weakness, women are not able to do many things. Women are imperfect, and the positions of leaders and judge are among the most perfect of positions for which only the most perfect of men are qualified." (Ruling on appointing women to positions of high public office)
Dr. Zakir had said “Islam expects men to be the breadwinners of their families” and latter on in his article says “It is only due to the different natures and roles of men and women in society as envisaged by Islam.”
Dr. Zakir commits that fallacy of begging the question by assuming that place for women envisaged by Islam is acceptable to all, on which the crux of his argument is balanced. And then he begs the question by indirectly asking what is wrong in requiring an extra witness in the case of the witness being women based on the system envisaged by Islam?
Then Dr. Zakir Naik proceeds:
However, some scholars are of the opinion that the feminine attitude can also have an effect on the witness in a murder case. In such circumstances a woman is more terrified as compared to a man. Due to her emotional condition she can get confused. Therefore, according to some jurists, even in cases of murder, two female witnesses are equivalent to one male witness. In all other cases, one female witness is equivalent to one male witness.
If the scholars are right that woman are more traumatized by events such as murder then they are more likely to be a better witness since, latest research has concluded that people tend to remember traumatic experiences more than pleasant experiences!
Research Turns Memory Theory on Its Head
Contrary to conventional thought dating back to Freud, victims of traumatic events do not subconsciously repress the memories but rather recall them with clarity reminiscent of reality.
That startling finding comes from a five-year-study conducted by researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax. The same study, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) concludes that people have much more difficulty recalling pleasant memories than they do unpleasant.
……. "We can expect that traumatic criminal experiences can be recalled quite reliably over time," says Dr. Porter. "That doesn't mean there won't be some level of distortion. But the central details will be recalled quite well."…. (Newswise, Research Turns Memory Theory on Its Head)
Dr. Zakir then goes on to present verses from the quran to prove his point:
There are about five verses in the Qur’an which speak about witnesses without specifying man or woman.
While making a will of inheritance, two just persons are required as witnesses. In Surah Maidah chapter 5 verse 106, the Glorious Qur’an says:
"Oh you who believe!When death approaches any of you, (take) witnesses among yourself when making bequests.
two just persons of your own (brotherhood) or other from outside if you are journeying through the earth and the chance of death befalls you." [Al-Qur’an 65:2]
Dr. Zakir’s translation itself puts it as two just person of your own (brotherhood), yet Dr. Zakir would claim it refers to both men and women, another thing that strikes me is the translation seems to be of Yusuf Ali’s or at least resembles his, note that Yusuf is the translator who uses the word “brotherhood” in brackets and a quick comparison of all the translations used in his article with Yusuf Ali’s translations would make it clear that Dr. Zakir is using his translation, but Yusuf Ali himself translated it as “two just men of your own”, Dr. Zakir has changed the word to suite his agenda. Fortunately for him he never quotes the name of the translator so he can always claim that it was his (though all of his translations exactly match with Yusuf Ali’s except for this particular word!). Here is how some famous translations put it.
Yusuf Ali:
[005:106] O ye who believe! When death approaches any of you, (take) witnesses among yourselves when making bequests,- two just men of your own (brotherhood) or others from outside if ye are journeying through the earth, and the chance of death befalls you (thus)………
Sher Ali:
[005:106] O ye who believe ! the right evidence among you, when death comes to one of you, at the time of making a will, is of two just men from among you; or of two others not from among you,…..
Pickthall:
[005:106] O ye who believe! Let there be witnesses between you when death draweth nigh unto one of you, at the time of bequest - two witnesses, just men from among you, or two others from another tribe…….
The word in question is “AAadlin”, it in most scenarios refer to men and not both men and women though there are exceptions. The word is derived from “Adl” which roughly mean “Justice” as in, wizeer al-'adl which translates to "The Minister of Justice", we have already seen women in Islam women aren’t qualified to hold assume positions such as justice.
Tafsir al-Jalalayn also agrees on this view:
O you who believe, let testimony between you, when death, that is, [one of] its causes, draws near to one of you, at the time of a bequest, be that of two men of justice among you (ithnāni dhawā 'adlin minkum, 'two men of justice among you', is the predicate expressed with the sense of an imperative, in other words, 'let [two men] bear witness …(Tafsir Al-Jalayan on 5:106)
Dr. Zakir then points out S 65:2, but he doesn’t even quote it in his article.
Shakir:
[065:002] So when they have reached their prescribed time, then retain them with kindness or separate them with kindness, and call to witness two men of justice from among you, and give upright testimony for Allah…
Again the word used is “AAadlin”, which mostly refers to men and not both men and women. The tafsirs also reflect the view that the verse refers to men in particular, Tafsir al-Jalalayn writes on the verse:
Then, when they have reached their term, [when] they are near the end of their prescribed period, retain them, by taking them back, honourably, without coercion, or separate from them honourably, leave them to conclude their waiting period and do not compel them to go back [to you]. And call to witness two just men from among yourselves, [to witness] the retraction or the separation, and bear witness for the sake of God, and not [merely] for the sake of what is being witnessed or for the sake of the man. By this is exhorted whoever believes in God and the Last Day. And whoever fears God, He will make a way out for him, from the distress of this world and the Hereafter; (Tafsir al-Jalalayn on 65:2)
And another Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs hs this to say on the verse:
(Then, when they have reached their term) when the waiting period is over, before having major ritual ablution, after the end of the third period of menstruation, (take them back in kindness) before they have major ritual ablution after the third period of menstruation, and then they should be treated with kindness (or part from them in kindness) do not prolong their waiting period, and give them all their rights, (and call to witness) both for divorcing them and taking them back (two just men among you) two free, upright, Muslim men, (and keep your testimony upright for Allah) and give your testimony before the judges for Allah's sake. (Whoso believeth in Allah and the Last) resurrection after death (is exhorted) believes (to act thus) i.e. regarding the expenditure, lodgement and delivering testimony. It is said that from the beginning of the surah up to here was revealed about the Prophet (pbuh) when he divorced Hafsah, and also about six prophetic Companions, among whom was Ibn 'Umar, who divorced their wives when they were in their periods, and so Allah forbade them from doing so, because it does not comply with the prophetic practice of divorce, and taught them about the latter. (And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah) upon committing a transgression and remain steadfast, (Allah will appoint a way out for him) from hardship; it is also said that this means: He will appoint a way out for him from transgression to acts of obedience; it is also said this means: from the Fire into Paradise, (Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs on 65:2)
Dr. Zakir wants us to believe that the word would mean something other than what it would under normal circumstances and would give no reason as to why it should be that way.
At the least these verses fail to prove anything objective as they are ambiguous in the sense that they don’t state who the “person” should be in case “AAdlin” is taken to mean both men and women. Since the quran fails to mention this we will have to refer to the hadiths which are the secondary source for the sharia after the quran. I already quoted the hadith where Muhammad says “Isn't the witness of a woman equal to half of that of a man?” this is being said in general terms and not in reference to any particular case as Dr. Zakir wants us to believe.
Then Dr. Zakir provides a verse which he claims equates a woman’s witness to a man’s and claims all the scholars who are of the opinion that the witness of two female is equal to one are wrong because of this:
There are some scholars who are of the opinion that the rule of two female witnesses equal to one male witness should be applied to all the cases. This cannot be agreed upon because one particular verse of the Qur’an from Surah Noor chapter 24, verse 6 clearly equates one female witness and one male witness:
"And those who launch a chargeagainst their spouses, and have (in support) no evidence but their own - their solitary evidence can be received." [Al-Qur’an 24:6]
Now I would call Dr. Zakir is acting in desperation by quoting this verse. This verse is directed at muslim men who accuse their wives of committing adultery but have no proof to substantiate their claim other than themselves, the verse is transliterated as follows:
[024:006] Waallatheena yarmoona azwajahum walam yakun lahum shuhadao illa anfusuhum fashahadatu ahadihim arbaAAu shahadatin biAllahi innahu lamina alssadiqeena (Transliteration of S. 24:6)
The word "Azwajahum" means the partners of male. If the verse had said "Azwajahun" it would have meant the partners of females. Though in some context "Azwajahum" could refer to both male and females (again Dr. Zakir fails to show why it should mean something other than what it normally means), the problem for Dr. Zakir is the quran is talking about those who launch a charge against their partners. In Islam only males can have more than one partner at a given time.
Another problem Dr. Zakir faces is the next two verses which say this:
Shakir:
[024:007] And the fifth (time) that the curse of Allah be on him if he is one of the liars.
[024:008] And it shall avert the chastisement from her if she testify four times, bearing Allah to witness that he is most surely one of the liars;
Since S. 24:7 in continuation of the previous verse is talking about what happens if the man accuses his wife falsely the fifth time, and S. 24:8 in continuation of the previous verse is about how the wife can counter the false accusation, and no instructions in this regard is found for a man being accused, it logically follows that S. 24:6 is concerned with witness in the case of women who commit adultery. Clearly the word used is “wives” and can’t refer to both husband and wife as Yusuf Ali has translated (which Dr. Zakir has used).
All renowned exegesis of Quran also concurs with this view, Tafsir al-Jalalayn comments on this verse:
And those who accuse their wives, of fornication, but have no witnesses, to [substantiate] this, except themselves - which happened with some Companions - then the testimony of one of them (fa-shahādatu ahadihim, the subject) shall be to testify [swearing] by God four times (araba'a shahādātin, is in the accusative as a verbal noun) that he is indeed being truthful, in accusing his wife of committing fornication, (Tafsir al-Jalalayn on 24:6)
Tafsir Ibn Abbas has this to say on this verse:
(As for those who accuse their wives) of committing adultery (but have no witnesses) for their accusation (except themselves; let the testimony of one of them be four testimonies, (swearing) by Allah) other than Whom there is no god (that he is of those who speak the Truth) about his accusation of his wife; (Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs on S. 24:6)
Renowned tafsir Ibn Kathir has this to say:
Details of Al-Li`an
This Ayah offers a way out for husbands. If a husband has accused his wife but cannot come up with proof, he can swear the Li`an (the oath of condemnation) as Allah commanded. This means that he brings her before the Imam and states what he is accusing her of. The ruler then asks him to swear four times by Allah in front of four witnesses
[إِنَّهُ لَمِنَ الصَّـدِقِينَ]
(that he is one of those who speak the truth) in his accusation of her adultery.
(tafsir Ibn Kathir on S. 24:6)
Dr. Zakir Naik who more than often accuses of incorrect translation uses one when it serves his case. In a severe act of desperation Dr. Zakir has presented a verse that is directed at men to have an almost free hand in accusing his wife of adultery just by swearing in the name of Allah that it is true! Rather than providing proof that a women’s witness is equal to that of a man’s witness Dr. Zakir Naik has further exposed that Quran is misogynistic.
Then Dr. Zakir makes a claim:
Hazrat Ayesha (RA) hadith narrated of one witness
Really! Where is the source Doctor? If Dr. Zakir is able to present such a source then it would contradict Muhammad’s own words recorded in Sahih hadiths!
Many jurists agree that even one witness of a woman is sufficient for the sighting of the crescent of the moon. Imagine one woman witness is sufficient for one of the pillars of Islam, i.e. fasting and the whole Muslim community of men and women agree and accept her witness! Some jurists say that one witness is required at the beginning of Ramadaan and two witnesses at the end of Ramadaan. It makes no difference whether the witnesses are men or women.
This needs no refutation as such because Dr. Zakir talks about opinion of certain jurists but doesn’t give any source or for that matter doesn’t even name them. Dr. Zakir talks in a surprising tone and exclaims at us to imagine a women’s witness being accepted by the entire islamic community, but is this so surprising Dr. Zakir? Seems like such a privilege to muslim women is surprising to Dr. Zakir!
Dr. Zakir talks about a women’s witness being sufficient for one of the pillars of Islam, for which he hasn’t given any proof. But he forgets to inform his readers that women can’t perform salat & fasting during her menses, which are among the pillars of Islam for which they are considered to be deficient in their religion!
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:Once Allah's Apostle went out to the Musalla (to offer the prayer) on ‘Id-al-Adha or Al-Fitr prayer. Then he passed by the women and said, "O women! Give alms, as I have seen that THE MAJORITY of the dwellers of Hell-fire were you (women)." They asked, "Why is it so, O Allah's Apostle?" He replied, "You curse frequently and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion THAN YOU. A cautious sensible man could be led astray by some of you." The women asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What is deficient in our intelligence and religion?" He said, "Is not THE EVIDENCE OF TWO WOMEN EQUAL TO THE WITNESS OF ONE MAN?" They replied in the affirmative. He said, "This is the deficiency in her intelligence. Isn't it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?" The women replied in the affirmative. He said, "This is the deficiency in her religion." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 6, Number 301; see also Volume 2, Book 24, Number 541)
Note that Muhammad also accuses women of being deficient in intelligence and tells them they are the majority among the dwellers of hell fire.
Then Dr. Zakir gets even desperate:
Some incidents require only female witness and that of a male cannot be accepted. For instance, in dealing with the problems of women, while giving the burial bath i.e. ‘ghusl’ to a woman, the witness has to be a woman.
It is common that happenings related to the privacy of woman have to be attended by another woman, what has this got to do with the equality of women and men in Islam?
Dr. Zakir concludes by stating:
The seeming inequality of male and female witnesses in financial transactions is not due to any inequality of the sexes in Islam. It is only due to the different natures and roles of men and women in society as envisaged by Islam.
On the contrary, we have seen that inequality of male and women witness is not restricted to financial transactions and is due to Muhammad’s misogynistic view that women are less intelligent to men. All efforts from Dr. Zakir to prove the contrary are futile. Dr. Zakir had to hide information, misinterpret verses to come to the conclusion that he has arrived.
Yet again Dr. Zakir fails to convincingly answer in favor of Islam to one of the most commonly asked questions regarding Islam by non-muslims.
I would be failing in my duty if I don’t thank FFI forum members Baal and All_brains who are native speakers of Arabic for their help, without which this article wouldn’t have been possible.
All translations of the Quranic verses of are taken from www.quransearch.com, unless otherwise mentioned.
This article originally belongs to:
http://www.islam-watch.org/Peace4ever/Islam-Treat-Women-Equals-rebuttal-zakir-naik.htm
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Nazism v Islam - Updated

Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Comparisons: NAZISM v ISLAM -UPDATED
PLEASE SEE THE UPDATE AT THE END OF THE POST.
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Dear redears,
Here is an excellent article on comparisons of two biggest cults in the history of mankind. Though Nasizm is dead decades ago, Islam will take few more decades to be eradicated. I hope this article will help many of us in seeing the true face of this evil and blood thisrty cult called ISLAM. I could only add this:
ISLAMOfascism + NAZISM = ISLAMONAZISM
Regards.
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Comparisons: NAZISM v ISLAM
Author: David Hollins on Monday, March 19, 2007
Mein Kampf:104 "The invention of democracy is a crying shame.... A majority can never replace the Man." Mein Kampf:106 "The one true leader, provided by Fate, is to be placed in that position."
Qur'an 4:65 "They can have no Faith, until they make you (Muhammad) judge in all disputes, and find in their souls no resistance against Your decisions, accepting them with complete submission."
Mein Kampf:1 "The distress of the nation gives us the moral right to acquire foreign soil and territory. The sword is then the plow. From the tears of war there grows the daily bread for generations to come."
Qur'an 13:41 "Do they not see Us advancing from all sides into the land (of the disbelievers), reducing its borders (by giving it to believers in war victories)
Mein Kampf:51 "I knew that I must rid the world of her."(speaking of all other polital sysytems, which he saw as being one)
Qur'an 8:39 "Fight them until all opposition ends and all submit to Allah."
Mein Kampf:56 "They will not recognize the outrageous curtailment of their human liberties, for in no way does the delusion of an intolerant doctrine dawn on them.
Qur'an 33:36 "It is not fitting for a Muslim man or woman to have any choice in their affairs when a matter has been decided for them by Allah and His Messenger. They have no option."
Mein Kampf:56 They see force, brutality, and the aim of the doctrine to which they finally and always submit."
Qur'an 9:29 "Fight those who do not believe until they all surrender, paying the protective tax in submission."
"Mein Kampf:56 "The technical tools of Social Democracy became clear to me. I understood the infamous mental terror which this movement exercised on the population which could neither morally nor physically resist such attacks. There was a bombardment of lies and calumnies toward the adversary who seemed most dangerous, till finally the nerves of those who had been attacked gave out and they, for the sake of peace, bowed down to the hated enemy. But these fools will not find peace after all."
Ishaq:461 "Muhammad besieged them for twenty-five nights. When the siege became too severe for them, Allah terrorized them. Then they were told to submit to the judgment of Allah's Messenger."
Bukhari :V5B59N448 "They surrendered to the Prophet. 'I give my judgment that their men should be killed, their women and children should be taken as captives, and their properties distributed."'
Mein Kampf:58 "The importance of physical terror against the individual and the masses also became clear to me."
Bukhari:V4B52N220 "Allah's Apostle said, I have been made victorious with terror."
Mein Kampf:58 "In the ranks of their adherents the victory gained is looked upon as the triumph of the righteousness of the cause. While the beaten adversary despairs entirely, viewing all further resistance futile."
Qur'an 33:22 "When the faithful saw the retreating allied armies this enhanced their faith and obedience...Allah drove the infidels back in their fury so that their resistance was futile."
Mein Kampf:60 "The battle against them has to be fought with weapons to have any hope of success.... The struggle for the abolition of evil will be decided in favor of the stronger force."
Qur'an 8:59 "The infidels should not think that they can get away from us. Prepare against them whatever arms and weaponry you can muster so that you may terrorize them. They are your enemy and Allah's enemy."
Mein Kampf:63 "In politics, the application of economic means of pressure permits extortion so long as the doctrine is reckless and the people are stupid and sheepish."
Qur'an 8:65 "O Prophet, urge the Believers to fight. If there are twenty among you with determination they will vanquish two hundred. If a hundred, they will slaughter a thousand infidels: for these are a people devoid of understanding."
Mein Kampf:64 "So great was the fear that people dreaded war. So the doctrine can ratchet up demands higher and higher. It's a devilish attempt to weaken or even paralyze the victim's holiest claims. Considering the limited thinking power of the masses, the success of this strategy is not surprising"
Ishaq:470 "We attacked them fully armed, sharp swords in our hand, cutting through heads and skulls."
Ishaq:471 "We were steadfast trusting in Him. We have a Prophet by whom we will conquer all men."
Mein Kampf:123 "But once it is in danger of being oppressed, it is justified in fighting with all available weapons.... For any man who is not willing to fight, righteous Providence has already decreed his doom. The world is not intended for the cowardly."
Qur'an 2:191 "Oppression is worse than killing."
Qur'an 8:15 "Believers, when you meet unbelieving infidels in battle while you are marching for war, never turn your backs on them. If any turns his back on such a day, unless it be in a stratagem of war, a maneuver to rally his side, he draws on himself the wrath of Allah, and his abode is Hell, an evil refuge!"
Mein Kampf:135 "The mission of a successful movement is to gain leaders and fighters. It must embrace its destiny with force, defiance, and martyrdom. It must fight, not negotiate."
Qur'an 9:88 "The Messenger and those who believe with him, strive hard and fight with their wealth and lives in Allah's Cause."
Qur'an 9:5 "Fight and kill the disbelievers wherever you find them, take them captive, harass them, lie in wait and ambush them using every stratagem of war."
Mein Kampf:127 "With religious conviction...the bearers of the new doctrine must declare themselves ready and willing to fight."
Qur'an 8:65 "O Prophet, urge the faithful to fight."
Mein Kampf:128 "The will to fight using all instruments of power gains favor and draws the greatest possible advantage to the movement." Mein Kampf:132 "Greatness wins new fighters for the cause and they are rewarded with success."
Ishaq :325 "Muslims, fight in Allah's Cause. Stand firm and you will prosper. Help the Prophet, obey him, give him your allegiance, and your religion will be victorious."About the Jews
Mein Kampf:66 "When I came upon the word 'Jew', I felt a slight dislike and could not ward off a disagreeable sensation which seized me whenever they were in my presence. Their external apperance had become human, but they had a strange religion"
Qur'an 2:64 "But you [Jews] went back on your word and were lost losers. So become apes, despised and hated. We made an example out of you."
Mein Kampf:75 "The physical uncleanliness of the chosen people(Jews) was as repelling as their moral blemishes."
Ishaq:240 "The Jews are a nation of liars.... The Jews are a treacherous, lying, and evil people."
Mein Kampf:76 "Jews are a spiritual pestilence - infected with a disease worse than the Black Plague. They are spiritual and moral poison, the carriers of the worst sort of germs, infecting the minds of the world."
Qur'an 5:44 "They are fond of listening to falsehood, of devouring anything forbidden; they are greedy for illicit gain!"
Qur'an 5:64 " they(Jews) strive to make mischief on the earth."
Mein Kampf:79 "Jews were cursed by Fate. They were hit so hard by Fate they have no understanding.... Their boundless hate for themselves soiled their history and abused their heroes."
Ishaq :264 "The Jews denied what they knew. They were obstinate. So Allah revealed, 'People of the Book, believe in what we have sent down or We will efface your features, turning your face into your ass, cursing you.'"
Mein Kampf:81 "It isn't possible to free a Jew from his convictions. I naively tried to make clear to them the madness of their ideas. I talked until my tongue was weary but it only served to strengthen their determination. They refused to understand.... Their glibness of tongue and skill for lying caused me to hate them."
Ishaq :248 "Allah has sealed their hearts and their hearing, blinding them so that they will never find guidance. And that is because they have declared you a liar and they do not believe in what has come down from their Lord. For opposing you they will have an awful punishment."
Mein Kampf:82 "They(Jews) are seducers who condemned truth and denied the word. They are not to be pitied, but to be given their due - to smash the seducer and corrupter against the wall."
Ishaq :254 "We will not remove a Jew from the punishment. They know the shameful thing that awaits them."
Its time we take a look at what Islamic scripture actually says. If people see the resemblance between Nazism and Islam, maybe they will stop seeing Islam as a religion and see it for they violent, hateful, political ideology, bent on world domination that it is. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
This article originally belongs to: http://www.news.faithfreedom.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1167
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UPDATE 1: MAR 21, 2007
DEAR READERS,WE ALL KNOW THAT NO MUSLIM / DHIMMI BLOGGER IS ABLE TO ANSWER A SINGLE QUESTION OF MINE SO FAR. AND BY SEEING SUCH COMMENTS AS ABOVE, IT HAS BEEN PROVED BY NOW THAT MUSLIM BLOGGERS PRESENT HERE TODAY ARE FACING INTELLECTUAL BANKRUPTCY. REGARDING SOME PREVIOUS MUSLIM BLOGGERS HERE, EITHER THEY HAVE LEFT ISLAM OR THEY CHOSE TO REMAIN SILENT BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE ANSWERS FOR MY QUERRIES AND DON'T WANT TO BE HUMILIATED BY GIVING ABSURD ANSWERS. I RESPECT THEIR DECISION AND WON'T PROVOKE THEM. SOME OF THEM ARE REALLY WISE AND OPEN HEARTED.AS OF TODAY, THE LAST INTELLECTUAL MUSLIM BLOGGER IS IRSHAD WHO LOGGED IN ON MAR 18TH, 2007 AT 8.0 PM. HE ALSO HAVE TO PROVE TO JJ THAT HIS VERSION OF ISLAM IS EITHER OF DARA SHIKOH OR AURANGZEB. HENCE HE NEEDS SOME TIME TO CLARIFY HIS POSITION.ALL OTHER ZOMBIES WHO COMMENTED HERE AND IN OTHER BLOGS ARE MISCHIEF MONGERERS AND WANT TO SPREAD FILTH, HENCE IT WOULD BE BETTER TO LEAVE THEM BY THEIR OWN AND LET THEM BARK. IT IS SHEAR WASTAGE OF TIME AND ENERGY IN REPLYING SUCH MENTALLY RETARTED ZOMBIES. NOTHING POSITIVE WILL COME OUT OF REPLYING SUCH FOOLS. THEY ARE THINKING THAT BY ABUSING ME OR MY FAMILY WILL MAKE THEIR EVIL CULT DIVINE AND AS IF I WILL STOP CRITICISING ISLAM BY THEIR SUCH DIVINE ACT AND COMMENTS. I AM DEALING WITH SUCH BRAIN-DEAD ZOMBIES FOR MONTHS NOW AND I UNDERSTAND THEIR FRUSTRATION AND MENTAL STATUS VERY WELL. THEY FEEL PROUD IN ABUSING, CURSING, THREATENING AND FINALLY KILLING KAFIRS, BECAUSE THEIR CULT TEACHES THEM TO DO SO AS PEDO MO DID THE SAME THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE. MAY GOD SHOW THESE ZOMBIES RIGHT PATH OF LOVE & HUMANITY. MAY GOD GIVE THEM WISDOM SO THAT THEY CAN SEEK THE TRUTH INSTEAD OF ABUSING AND BARKING. AMEN.
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THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO CONTRIBUTED IN MAKING THE COMMENT AREA A MESS.I REQUEST THEM TO CONTINUE VOMITING THEIR FILTH HERE SO THAT ALL THEIR FILTH WILL BE HERE ONLY AND ALL OTHER BLOGS WILL BE SAVED FROM THAT FILTH.THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR COMMENTING IRRELEVANTLY AND MORE THANKS FOR ABUSING WHICH HELPED US IN UNDERSTANDING YOUR UP BRINGING AND FAMILY BACKGROUND BETTER.PLEASE KEEP IT UP TO SHOW YOUR INTELLECTUAL BANKRUPTCY.I KNOW THAT MORE AND MORE ABUSING WILL FOLLOW THIS COMMENT OF MINE, HENCE I THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR BRAVE AND HARDWORKING EFFORTS OF ABUSING ME AND MY FAMILY IN ORDER TO PROVE THE DIVINITY OF YOUR CULT CALLED ISLAM.
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Posted By Infidel M Comments (13) Musings
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amardeep_mlaysia Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:16:51 AM
Dear Readers,To know more about faithfredom.org site visit faithfredom.comYou will astonished to know their real motives and agenda.Fortunately i visited faithfredom.com by mistake when i wanted to faithfredom.orgso visit faithfredom.com
Infidel Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:26:13 AM
No irrelevant comments please.Start a new blog if you want to discuss something other than the topic of the blog. This is a request to all bloggers.
Infidel Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:28:07 AM
Dear readers,As advices by amardeep, please visit FF.com alongwith FF.org and decide by yourself about the truth.Please don't bring irrelevant issues here, start a new blog instead. Thanks.
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:33:33 AM
Hello infidel,why ur notreplying?Since suresh is requesting ur daughters pussies then why dont u give him. Suresh is neither muslim whom u hate so wheres the problem.iInfidel if ur daughters have gone to some other clients then Suresh can wait for them to come back and then enjoy their pussies.
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:43:28 AM
abey haraami teri maa ko ch@dna he setting kara dega ka bhadve saale katlu ki aulaad
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:52:05 AM
abey haraami teri maa ko ch@dna he setting kara dega ka bhadve saale katlu ki aulaad
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:55:16 AM
abey madh@rch@d hamara naam se likhata he har@ami sa@la teri m@a ko ja kar ch@d kutlu ka pill@
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:55:55 AM
sa@la bh@nch@d teri betiyon ko ch@d kar bhi tera jee nahi bhara jo dusaron ki baat karta he katlu sa@la vo bhi hamare naam se likh kar. khabard@ar he jo aage se mere naam se likha nahi to hum tohri ga@nd fa@d denge kah dete he
NDTV asli Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:59:09 AM
kaun hai bay tu?Agar tero ko bhi Infidel ka beti chahiye to tu lay lay bhai, itna gali mat day.
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:03:34 AM
sabash infidel bhaiyya aap in katlu logan ka maa ben ek karo saala log isi kaabil he haram ka janaa kutaria log in suaro ka l@nd pura hi kat dena chahiye
NDTV Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:15:48 AM
abey haraami teri maa ko ch@dna he setting kara dega ka bhadve saale katlu ki aulaad
Infidel Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:45:44 AM
THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO CONTRIBUTED IN MAKING THIS COMMENT AREA A MESS.I REQUEST THEM TO CONTINUE VOMITING THEIR FILTH HERE SO THAT ALL THEIR FILTH WILL BE HERE ONLY AND ALL OTHER BLOGS WILL BE SAVED FROM THAT FILTH.THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR COMMENTING IRRELEVANTLY AND MORE THANKS FOR ABUSING WHICH HELPED US IN UNDERSTANDING YOUR UP BRINGING AND FAMILY BACKGROUND BETTER.PLEASE KEEP IT UP TO SHOW YOUR INTELLECTUAL BANKRUPTCY.I KNOW THAT MORE AND MORE ABUSING WILL FOLLOW THIS COMMENT OF MINE, HENCE I THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR BRAVE AND HARDWORKING EFFORTS OF ABUSING ME AND MY FAMILY IN ORDER TO PROVE THE DIVINITY OF YOUR CULT CALLED ISLAM.
Infidel Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:46:04 AM
DEAR READERS,WE ALL KNOW THAT NO MUSLIM / DHIMMI BLOGGER IS ABLE TO ANSWER A SINGLE QUESTION OF MINE SO FAR. AND BY SEEING SUCH COMMENTS AS ABOVE, IT HAS BEEN PROVED BY NOW THAT MUSLIM BLOGGERS PRESENT HERE TODAY ARE FACING INTELLECTUAL BANKRUPTCY. REGARDING SOME PREVIOUS MUSLIM BLOGGERS HERE, EITHER THEY HAVE LEFT ISLAM OR THEY CHOSE TO REMAIN SILENT BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE ANSWERS FOR MY QUERRIES AND DON'T WANT TO BE HUMILIATED BY GIVING ABSURD ANSWERS. I RESPECT THEIR DECISION AND WON'T PROVOKE THEM. SOME OF THEM ARE REALLY WISE AND OPEN HEARTED.AS OF TODAY, THE LAST INTELLECTUAL MUSLIM BLOGGER IS IRSHAD WHO LOGGED IN ON MAR 18TH, 2007 AT 8.0 PM. HE ALSO HAVE TO PROVE TO JJ THAT HIS VERSION OF ISLAM IS EITHER OF DARA SHIKOH OR AURANGZEB. HENCE HE NEEDS SOME TIME TO CLARIFY HIS POSITION.ALL OTHER ZOMBIES WHO COMMENTED HERE AND IN OTHER BLOGS ARE MISCHIEF MONGERERS AND WANT TO SPREAD FILTH, HENCE IT WOULD BE BETTER TO LEAVE THEM BY THEIR OWN AND LET THEM BARK. IT IS SHEAR WASTAGE OF TIME AND ENERGY IN REPLYING SUCH MENTALLY RETARTED ZOMBIES. NOTHING POSITIVE WILL COME OUT OF REPLYING SUCH FOOLS. THEY ARE THINKING THAT BY ABUSING ME OR MY FAMILY WILL MAKE THEIR EVIL CULT DIVINE AND AS IF I WILL STOP CRITICISING ISLAM BY THEIR SUCH DIVINE ACT AND COMMENTS. I AM DEALING WITH SUCH BRAIN-DEAD ZOMBIES FOR MONTHS NOW AND I UNDERSTAND THEIR FRUSTRATION AND MENTAL STATUS VERY WELL. THEY FEEL PROUD IN ABUSING, CURSING, THREATENING AND FINALLY KILLING KAFIRS, BECAUSE THEIR CULT TEACHES THEM TO DO SO AS PEDO MO DID THE SAME THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE. MAY GOD SHOW THESE ZOMBIES RIGHT PATH OF LOVE & HUMANITY. MAY GOD GIVE THEM WISDOM SO THAT THEY CAN SEEK THE TRUTH INSTEAD OF ABUSING AND BARKING. AMEN.

to Kids from a teacher

Monday, March 19, 2007
to Kids from a teacher
To kids ,A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on: This is interesting. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%! Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
From : a Teacher ( also enjoy : http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/magickey/adventures/soundmonster_game.shtml )
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Posted By Gaur Sharma Comments (1) Society
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Whopeee Monday, March 19, 2007 10:12:05 PM
Abe sharma MC, apna post thoos le.

Views of reverts about Islam

Sunday, March 18, 2007
Views of Reverts about Islam
Moderation and temperance are keynote of IslamThe simplicity of Islam, the powerful appeal and compelling atmosphere of its mosques, the earnestness of its faithful adherents, the confidence inspiring realization of the millions throughout the world who answer the five daily calls to prayer - these factors attracted me from the first.The broad-minded tolerance of Islam for other religions recommends it to all lovers of liberty. Muhammad admonished his followers to treat well the believers in the Old and New Testament; and Abraham, Moses, Jesus are acknowledged as co-Prophets of the One God. Surely this is generous and far in advance of the attitude of other religions.Moderation and temperance in all things, keynote of Islam, won my unqualified approbation.Col. Donald S. RockwellU.S.---------------------------------Islam alone can satisfy the needs of every member of the human familyChristianity must go the way of all things, and henceforth perish and forever to make room for the True Religion God to mankind, and that is Islam, which is Truth, sincerity, toleration, looking to the interests of man and pointing him to the Right Way. Islam alone can satisfy the needs of every member of the human family, and Muslims are the only people among whom can be found the "True Book of Brotherhood" in reality and not mere "make-belief" as in Christianity.Sir Jalaluddin Lauder BruntonEngland---------------------------------Islam alone offers the solution of present-day problemsTo the Western mind, the chief appeal of Islam must be its simplicity. Admittedly, there are one or two other faiths which are as easy of approach but they sadly lack the vitality of the Faith of the Prophet (may Allah bless him), and the spiritual and moral elevation which it offers.Islam must also appeal by virtue of its tolerance... Strangely Christian intolerance awakened my first interest in Islam.The Churches are utterly incapable of grappling with present-day problems. Islam alone, offers the solution.John FisherNewcastle---------------------------------Islam has always attracted me both by its simplicity and by the devotion of its followersSince adopting Islam as my faith I feel that I have come to a turning point in my life, and to account for this, to give you some idea as to why I have become a Muslim. I have subjected myself to what I might call a self-psychological analysis.Islam had always attracted me both by its simplicity and by the devotion of its followers ... I was taught to regard all religions other than Christianity as blasphemous and their adherents as heathens.Islam has given me a very practical method of breaking down the barrier of materialism in one of the Five Pillars of Faith, namely `Prayer.' The Muslim prayer keeps me constantly aware of my duty to Allah, to my soul, and to my fellow creatures.Khalid D'Larnger Remraf---------------------------------The purity and simplicity of the Islamic Faith and its obvious Truth made a special appeal to me!The purity and simplicity of the Islamic Faith, its freedom from dogma and sacredotalism and its obvious Truth made a special appeal to me. The honesty and sincerity of the Muslims, too, are greater than anything I have seen in Christians.Another beauty of Islam is its equality. It is only Islam that has real equality maintained between man and man and no other religion has anything like it. The Faith of Islam generates unity.The Deen of Islam is also the cleanest religion in the world because Muslims have to wash the exposed parts of the body five times a day, a practice not found in any other religion of the world.A. W.L. Van Kuylenburg (Known as M.A. Rahman)---------------------------------In Islam I have found the true Faith for which I had been seeking so longI devoted a considerable amount of my spare time to a thorough study of an English translation of the Holy Qur'an, and as I read over and over again, certain of the words of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah exalt his mention), I could not help but see that here, at last, in Islam I had found the true faith for which I had been seeking so long.I would like to say that I feel confident, that if only people in this and other Western countries can be brought to appreciate the full meaning of Islam, and what it stands for, the ranks of Islam will be daily swelled, only unfortunately there is a vast amount of misapprehension in the minds of many 'Free Thinkers' and others who still cling to their old creed simply because they require the moral courage to abandon a faith, with the principles of which they are, at variance, and to embrace Islam.Walker H. Williams---------------------------------I have accepted Islam because it fits in so well with my own ideasA man becomes a truer Christian or a Jew by way of Islam, than by any way advocated by the Christian or Jewish people to-day. In Islam, there is tolerance and an acknowledgement of universal brotherhood. So, I may say, that I have accepted Islam because it fits in so well with my own ideas about Allah and His beautiful plan. It is the only Faith I really can understand. Indeed, such is its simplicity and beauty that even a little child can understand it.Amina Le Fleming---------------------------------Islam is the religion I have been seeking forIslam is the religion I have been seeking for since my school days. My mind was dissatisfied all along with the Christian teachings till I was old enough to have independence of thought to shake them off. I came in touch with the true religion of Islam. I became interested in Islam, whose keynote is simplicity - for instance, belief in the Unity (Unity is not the proper word to use, instead the word 'Oneness' describes Monotheism in real sense - Editor) of Allah. This is why it appeals to me. The religion of Islam has given me peace and happiness such as I never had before.Miss Joan Fatima---------------------------------If Britain and Europe were converted to Islam, they would again be powerful forces for goodThere is no version of Christianity which is really satisfactory. Christians believe that because of the fall of Adam and Eve, all human beings are born in a state of original, sin, and are unable by their own actions to merit Heaven. Muslims, however, do not believe that people are punished for the sin of Adam and Eve. They believe that all human beings are born of innocence, and can only lose their hope of Heaven by their own sins when they are old enough to be guilty of deliberate wrong-doing. If Britain and Europe were converted to Islam, they would again be powerful forces for good. British and European Muslims are some of the best.Khadija F.R. FezouiEngland
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Posted By Mohammed Irshad Hussain Comments (5) Society
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TATHA_ASTU Sunday, March 18, 2007 8:35:02 PM
Mr MOHAMMED IRSHAD AND your OPPOSING SIDE, I do not agree with this wasted effort of yours. The discussion of religion in Public be made a grave offence and the defaulters severely punished. May my wish be fulfilled, and man-made false gods of INDIAN CRICKET & contemporary RELIGIONS be thrown into the INDIAN OCEAN--along with BCCI, RELIGIOUS HEADS and all the INDIAN NEWS CHANNELS-who have been creating hype on them. All those who sing songs in praise of FALSE GODS of cricket & religion be made 'MURGAS' in the CHANDANI CHOWK of DELHI. They have immobilised the nation with this hype over the last 7-8 years. Public rebuke is the only answer.
Infidel Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:17:41 PM
HEY CLOWN, STOP POSTING THIS NONSENSE AND ANSWER ATLEAST A SINGLE QUESTION FROM MANY MANY QUESTIONS ASKED TO YOU AND YOUR ZOMBIE BROTHERS HERE. FIRST PROVE DIVINITY OF ISLAM AND QURAN AND ALSO THAT MO WAS NOT PEDOPHILE, TILL THEN STOP SPREADING LIES AND MISLEADING GULLIBLE PEOPLE.SEE ALL OF YOUR MUSLIM BROTHERS ON THIS BLODSPHERE HAVE GONE IN SEARCH OF TRUTH. YOU ARE THE ONLY IGNORENT LEFT HERE. EVEN IF YOU TELL LIES TRILLION TIMES, IT WON'T BECOME TRUTH. SAME IS TRUE ABOUT ISLAM. UNTILL YOU PROVE DIVINITY OF ISLAM AND QURAN, IT WILL REMAIN AN EVIL AND BLOOD THIRSTY CULT. TRY TO PROVE YOUR ISLAM DIVINE, ATLEAST THIS TIME, OR STOP LYING.LETS MAKE ME THINGS EASIER FOR YOU. TELL US WHETHER PEDO MO WAS A MESSENGER OF TRUE GOD OR AVATAAR OF TRUE GOD, AS YOU CLAIMED IN YOUR ONE COPY-PASTE ARTICLE? (THOUGH WE KNOW THAT HE WAS A MESSENGER OF SATAN)PS: NOW DON'T COME UP WITH SOME IRRLEVENT COMMENT. AND PLEASE DON'T FORGET:NO WAY TO HELL BUT ISLAM
jj Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:38:43 PM
infidel you are crossing the limit. your reactions are sick man.
jj Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:40:29 PM
i agree with irshad. as long as muslims follow the Dara shikoh Version of islam they will always be loved and respected wherever they go.problem starts only when they follow the aurangazeb version of islam.
infidel Sunday, March 18, 2007 11:03:56 PM
But problem is that actual islam has only one version, and that is of aurangzeb version or more accuarately pedo MO's version, the original one.All other versions like sufism are actually inspired by other faiths like hinduism etc and not the actual islam.PS: Sorry, but I don't agree with you regarding limits to criticise islam because it is the biggest threat to civilisation and must be eradicated at any cost. Till zombies will continue to mislead people, it's our responsibility to bring the true face of islam in front of everybody.

Science, Reason and God: The clash of civilization

Friday, March 16, 2007
Science, Reason and God: The clash for civilization
“It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity,” Abraham Lincoln.The question of whether faith can stand the test of rational scrutiny predates the former American President, at least as far back as the Copernican theory.The historically bitter and often politically contentious tug-o-war between religion and science (which is based on evidence and reason) is, however, an inevitable product of the human condition • our desire to seek the more fundamental answers regarding our existence.While there have been attempts at a convenient compartmentalization - suggesting that science seeks to answer the "how we exist" (Darwinian evolution) question and religion offers us the answer to "why we exist" (Creationism) and proposing the convergence hypothesis (scientific inquiry being a mechanism for the study of divine design), an uneasy co-existence is all that humanity has attained. However, with religion once again occupying primacy in global political debates in the context of its influence on public policy and fundamentalism, there is a raging clash, particularly in the West, between "secular, scientific atheists" and the "men of god" - the process and outcome of which will shape our definition of "civilized society." At the forefront of the atheist charge is British scientist and chair for the public understanding of science at Oxford University Richard Dawkins, whose new book The God Delusion is a scathing attack on faith and the idea of God defined primarily as the creator, an omnipotent, omnipresent, supernatural entity that is interested in the daily affairs of mankind.If I could take the liberty to paraphrase his central argument, then it would read: ‘we know what we know through scientific study, experiment, proof and probability; but for what we do not know, substituting god to fill those gaps is a lack of imagination or sheer ignorance at best and a serious mental disorder at worst (ergo “Delusion”)'.Dawkins' unapologetically intemperate approach (which by the author’s own confession is aimed at conversion) and the works of his vociferous contemporaries such as Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens have earned them condemnation of militant atheism synonymous with fundamentalism and intolerance on display by religious extremists.However, shrouded in the inflammatory language is a larger and principle quest, i.e., that an equitable and scientific burden on proof be placed on religion to prove divine existence. In the present-day liberal secularist system, theoretically the separation of church and state and, besides equidistance, tolerance and respect for the various belief systems is sacrosanct.And it is at this key tenant of modern society that the above demand impinges on religion as it seeks to not veil faith in the cozy private domain but rather bring it to a scientific and rational trial, thereby redefining civilization.While the gauntlet they throw down may be robust, the task at hand is a tall order and faces a number of innate difficulties; however, I limit myself to just three.The first is a pragmatic and policy level concern, which I term as the education and communication gap.According to UNESCO’s recent estimates, there are around 781 million adult illiterates in the world and around 100 million children are out of school.Moreover, there exists a clear conceptual and definitional difference between literacy and education, i.e., based on the traditional UNESCO definition, we can conclude that literacy is essentially a tool to attain “education,” and therefore, being literate does not in itself imply being “educated.”This in effect suggests that at least around one-sixth of the world’s population lacks the basic skills necessary to begin to grasp the scientific message.In addition, the complexity of scientific evidence, terminology and its communication also allows us to conjecture that at least a certain number of people, although literate and probably even educated (in the traditional sense), may find it difficult to absorb in earnest what is being communicated.In contrast, the fact that the idea of divine existence and religious doctrines are a matter of personal belief and experience along with societal conditioning implies that accepting the probability of god does not essentially require scriptural mastery or ritual maintenance.The second difficulty is an epistemological one, which is rooted in the proposition that argues that God is beyond reason and evidence.For instance, in The changing face of God, Karen Armstrong quotes the great Greek Orthodox theologian who wrote under the pen name of Denys the Areopagite arguing that: “God does not exist. Don’t be afraid to say that. It’s simply that our concept of existence, our experience of existence is so limited that it cannot be applied to God.” Inherent in Armstrong’s argument, which relies on a number of rationalist theologians from different faiths, is the debunking of scriptural literalism and the notion of God being an objective fact and the postulation that it is rather an unlimited reality that lies beyond our words, thoughts and concepts.The reason that such a proposition poses a serious challenge to the atheist camp is that it takes the rational scientific atheist out of his element.This, in fact, is evident as one goes through the pages of The God Delusion, where while Professor Dawkins’ answer to such a question - one that cannot be answered no matter how much ever evidence is gathered, because the idea of evidence is not applicable to it - sees him clutch at the straws of probability while failing to offer a philosophical counter. The third and final difficulty that I posit is rather utopian in nature that resonates in the epistemological argument, i.e., does personal faith in God essentially need to answer to scientific evidence? What I am basically suggesting is that for an individual even if God as a supernatural entity is a figment of his/her imagination, but one that is harmless and that offers comfort, direction and purpose, then does it matter whether scientific rationality argues otherwise.If, in sum, the “delusion” does “good,” then how can it be “bad?” While some may be tempted to construe the above as the old “if ignorance is bliss…” adage, that would be a complete misrepresentation, although utilitarian it could be seen as. The question is that the search for answers regarding our purpose, aim, role, existence, etc, has been a constant throughout human history, and if it is within this context that individuals and/or collectives construct a benchmark that encourages positive personal behaviour that even in a miniscule bit serves for personal growth and/or the betterment of humanity, then is it necessary for such a God to stand a scientific trial.While the above are a few of the arguments from various dispositions that form a part of the whole debate that will eventually shape our notion of civilization.The question, however, of rising fundamentalism from either pole is what threatens and muddies appropriate dialogue, and therefore, necessitates mass public participation and requires that each one scratch beneath the surface of their beliefs and seek, if nothing else, then a reasonable bridge between scientific rationality and faith.
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