(Surah 3: Al-Imran (The Family of Imran); verse 85)
Friday, 22 October 2010
AYTD's: Qur'an Quote #39
"And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers."
AYTD's: Qur'an Quote #38
"Verily, those who divide their religion and break up into sects (all kinds of religious sects), you (O Muhammad SAW) have no concern in them in the least. Their affair is only with Allah, Who then will tell them what they used to do."
(Surah 6: Al-An'am (The Cattle); verse 159)
AYTD's: Qur'an Quote #37
"The Jews said that the Christians follow nothing (i.e. are not on the right religion); and the Christians said that the Jews follow nothing (i.e. are not on the right religion); though they both recite the Scripture. Like unto their word, said (the pagans) who know not. Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that wherein they have been differing."
(Surah 2: Al-Baqarah (The Cow); verse113 )
Five Pillars Of Islam: Zakat
Zakat
Zakat is the compulsory giving of a set proportion of one's wealth to charity. It is regarded as a type of worship and of self-purification. Zakat is the third Pillar of Islam.
Zakat does not refer to charitable gifts given out of kindness or generosity, but to the systematic giving of 2.5% of one's wealth each year to benefit the poor.
The benefits of Zakat, apart from helping the poor, are as follows:
The 2.5% rate only applies to cash, gold and silver, and commercial items. There are other rates for farm and mining produce, and for animals.
Source: BBC - Five Pillars Of Islam: Zakat (charity).
Zakat is the compulsory giving of a set proportion of one's wealth to charity. It is regarded as a type of worship and of self-purification. Zakat is the third Pillar of Islam.
Zakat does not refer to charitable gifts given out of kindness or generosity, but to the systematic giving of 2.5% of one's wealth each year to benefit the poor.
The benefits of Zakat, apart from helping the poor, are as follows:
- Obeying God
- Helping a person acknowledge that everything comes from God on loan and that we do not really own anything ourselves
- Acknowledging that whether we are rich or poor is God's choice
- Learning self-discipline
- Freeing oneself from the love of possessions and greed
- Freeing oneself from the love of money
- Freeing oneself from love of oneself
- Behaving honestly
The 2.5% rate only applies to cash, gold and silver, and commercial items. There are other rates for farm and mining produce, and for animals.
Source: BBC - Five Pillars Of Islam: Zakat (charity).
Monday, 18 October 2010
Eugenics In Action: "Drug addict takes up 'cash for vasectomy' offer"
A drug addict has become the first man in Britain to take part in a controversial project which saw him get cash to be sterilised.
The 38-
year-old, who wishes to be known to only as John, was given £200 in exchange for a vasectomy.
John, who has been addicted to opiates for 15 years and has been involved with drugs since he was 11 or 12, said the cash incentive spurred him into going ahead with the procedure.John said: "It was something that I'd been thinking about for a long time and something that I'd already made my mind up that I wanted to do. Just hadn't got round to it."
The addict , who admitted he had stolen things in the past and dabbled in dealing drugs, said that he was going to spend the money on overdue rent and shopping.
The controversial American charity, Project Prevention, was set up by Barbara Harris, from North Carolina, who adopted four children born of a crack addict mother.
The charity, which has already paid more than 3,500 American men and women addicted to drugs or alcohol not to have children, is offering the service to addicts in the UK and has set up a helpline for those interested.
When John called the helpline he had 30 days to think about his decision. He underwent the procedure on the NHS in mid-September.
He added: "It came as a bit of a shock to me knowing I was the first in Britain. I would have thought people would be snapping up the offer as soon as it came apparent as it was there.
"I won't be able to support a kid. I can just about manage to support myself. Just about got it together to do that."
The project also pays addicts to get long-term birth control including contraceptive implants.
Source: Yahoo! News via ITN.
The 38-
year-old, who wishes to be known to only as John, was given £200 in exchange for a vasectomy.John, who has been addicted to opiates for 15 years and has been involved with drugs since he was 11 or 12, said the cash incentive spurred him into going ahead with the procedure.John said: "It was something that I'd been thinking about for a long time and something that I'd already made my mind up that I wanted to do. Just hadn't got round to it."
The addict , who admitted he had stolen things in the past and dabbled in dealing drugs, said that he was going to spend the money on overdue rent and shopping.
The controversial American charity, Project Prevention, was set up by Barbara Harris, from North Carolina, who adopted four children born of a crack addict mother.
The charity, which has already paid more than 3,500 American men and women addicted to drugs or alcohol not to have children, is offering the service to addicts in the UK and has set up a helpline for those interested.
When John called the helpline he had 30 days to think about his decision. He underwent the procedure on the NHS in mid-September.
He added: "It came as a bit of a shock to me knowing I was the first in Britain. I would have thought people would be snapping up the offer as soon as it came apparent as it was there.
"I won't be able to support a kid. I can just about manage to support myself. Just about got it together to do that."
The project also pays addicts to get long-term birth control including contraceptive implants.
Source: Yahoo! News via ITN.
AYTD's: Qur'an Quote #36
"Those who spend [in Allah's Cause - deeds of charity, alms, etc.] in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good doers). "
(Surah 3: Al-Imran (The Family of Imran); verse 134)
AYTD's: Qur'an Quote #35
"Those who believe and do righteous good deeds, there is no sin on them for what they ate (in the past), if they fear Allah (by keeping away from His forbidden things), and believe and do righteous good deeds, and again fear Allah and believe, and once again fear Allah and do good deeds with Ihsan (perfection). And Allah loves the good doers. "
(Surah 5: Al-Maa'idah (The Table spread with Food); verse 93)
AYTD's: Qur'an Quote #34
"Giving glad tidings [of Paradise to the one who believes in the Oneness of Allah (i.e. Islamic Monotheism) and fears Allah much (abstains from all kinds of sins and evil deeds) and loves Allah much (performing all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)], and warning (of punishment in the Hell Fire to the one who disbelieves in the Oneness of Allah), but most of them turn away, so they listen not. "
(Surah 41: Fussilat (They are explained in detail); verse 4)
(Surah 41: Fussilat (They are explained in detail); verse 4)
Monday, 11 October 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Adam Freeland - "We Want Your Soul"
The better extended version [due to added sampled content from comedian Bill Hicks] can be heard below:
Adam Freeland - "We Want Your Soul"
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