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10 Must-do’s When you visit Brussels By : Thomas H. Lindblom Brussels is the cosmopolitan capital of bureaucracy in the heart of European politics. But when freed from the bonds of red tape, this capital of Belgium is an interesting fusion of contemporary living and important historical curiosity. The attractions are different markets, monuments, churchs, galeries and spacially Brussels hotels. 10 Steps to become a magician By : Alan Murray Have you ever thought about becoming a magician? 101 Ismaili Heroes Volume 1 By : Dr. D.S. Merchant This book represents the first known attempt to prepare a comprehensive and well-researched collection of biographies of one hundred and one eminent individuals who have helped to shape the Ismaili Community during the last two centuries. The table of contents, which lists the names of these individuals in alphabetical order, includes such giants as Alidina Visram, Laljibhai Devraj, Major Lakhpati, Fidai Khorassani. The author has also included many less well-known individuals, whose contributions have not been widely recognised, but are as important if not more so. These biographies are preceded by a foreword and preface. 3 Economical Ways to Save On Your Next Hunting Extravaganza By : Eric Clements Want to try hunting but find it too expensive? Let this author show you 3 economical tips to make it more affordable! 4th Grade Science Fair Projects By : Robert Watson Once again, we look forward to the mandatory and yearly stunning displays of the 4th grade science project. Why are these assigned, are they actually a requirement, and what is the point in doing an 4th grade science project? 5 Secrets To Preparing for Cod Fishing Overnight Trips - By An Expert By : soulfulpenny Some say that the real fun of having fish is the actual process of fishing. Fishing is known to be one of the best team building, friendship enhancing and family picnic antics in recent years. However... 6 Figure Freelancer Review – Make Money As A Freelance Writer By : Ricky Lim 6 Figure Freelancer is a program that teaches you how to make a full time income writing articles on the Internet. The author is David Drake and he uses his own freelance writing experience to teach newbie writers how to make money online as a freelance writer. A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Phone Unlocking By : Samantha Hasson Have you heard about the latest trend with mobile phones? It’s called “mobile phone unlocking”, and it allows you, the rightful owner of your cell phone, to get rid of your current service provider and use whichever company you’d like—and it’s all completely legal. A Description of Boulder Colorado Real Estate and the Surrounding Cities By : APP Manager A brief overview of Boulder Colorado real estate, along with descriptions of other surrounding cities such as Niwot, Longmont, Louisville and Lafayette. Article includes pricing stats and information on the area in general. A Few Facts On Tarot Psychic Reading By : Robert Watson Tarot cards have been used for centuries to foretell how a persons life will turn out or how a certain event will come to pass in the future. Now more than ever, the tarot is being used as a divination tool for psychic readings. A Good Plastering Contractor Can Transform Your Home By : Kirk Smith Some special services offered by some Plastering Contractors are pebbledashing, rendering, coving, damp course installation or Tyrolean. This is a special kind of mix called the Tyrolean mix and is a white or coloured cement based mix. It provides a decorative and protective rendering. It is often applied by power operated machines and sometimes by hand. The effect that it provides is of an open honeycombed textured finish. A Gustatory Delight: The Wine and Chocolate Gift Basket By : Ron Jefferson For many people the pairing of wine and chocolate for a gift basket is a daunting task, and one they avoid if they can. But if you remember just a couple of simple rules, you can put together a wine and chocolate gift basket that will produce the purest of pleasures and a gift experience that surpasses the extraordinary. A Little Bit of Archery History By : Linda Barton The history of archery is an interesting one, by following the evolution of archery we also follow the history of mankind which is so closely linked. A Lot Of Anthony Hopkins Movies Are Classics By : Gnubas Here are the essentials of what Anthony Hopkins movies has to give anyone who are eager to learn more about movies and entertainment and much more. A Night Of Looking Online For Another Job By : Jeffrey Solochek I I applied for 15 jobs last night on Craigslist and it's only now Sunday morning and I have had 6 replies all of them scams. A preparation to self-improvement By : sulamita berrezi 10 questions you should ask to yourself A reconditioned Dyson DC 14-great vacuum, at a great price By : Tim Bock The Dyson Animal vacuum DC14 remains an exceptional vacuum-at a premium price. The factory-reconditioned model, however, will cost as little as forty percent of the initial purchase price without compromising on quality, features, accessories, or even a warranty. Abu Ali Sina By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Abu Ali ibn Sina, Ibn Sina or Avicenna, known in the West as Prince of Physicians, was born in 370/980 in the village of Afshana near Bukhara. He was an encyclopeadist, philosopher, physiologist, physician, mathematician, astronomer, logician and poet. He gained the titles of Shaikh al-Ra'is (leader among the wise men) and Hujjat al-Haq (proof of God), displayed a remarkable aptitude for learning from an early age. His father Abdullah hailed from Balkh and was in the service of the Samanid court. During the rule of Nuh bin Mansur (366-387/976-997), Abdullah was posted to Bukhara as a revenue collector. Ibn Sina can be described a very gifted child prodigy and learnt the Koran at the age of 10 years, and also mastered the logic and mathematics. Next he embarked upon the fields of physics, metaphysics and medicine, and at the age of 16 years he was well steeped in all the sciences of his days. Abu Aly Alibhai Aziz, Dr., Missionary By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Varas Amir Chand (1837-1911) sprang from a noble family of gupti Ismailis in Punjab. He was employed in a governmental department in Amritsar and retired in 1880. He inherited land from his forefathers, and became one of the most famous landlords in Punjab. In 1882, Imam Aga Ali Shah appointed him Kul Kamadia for Punjab, Frontiers and few regions near Afghanistan. He performed his duties with such marked distinction that during his first visit to Amritsar in 1897, Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah appointed him Mukhi on January 1, 1897 with a title of Varas for Punjab and Frontier province, including the regions lying on the borders of Afghanistan. He also travelled with the Imam in Sialkot between January 2, 1897 and January 11, 1897. Varas Amir Chand visited Bombay several times. His last visit took place in the middle of 1908 and gave valuable and informative statements twice in court during the Haji Bibi Case on July 28 and July 29, 1908. He is also credited to have converted a portion of the depressed class to Ismailism, as well as helping them financially to run their cottage industry. Abu Hatim Ar-Razi By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Abu Hatim ar-Razi was born near Ray around 260/874. He was the hujjat of Ray, and conducted the mission with great efficiency and promptness. He studied Ismaili doctrines, also Arabic poetry, and the religious science of Islam, comparative religion and indeed the natural and mathematical sciences. He succeeded to bring the ruler of Ray, Ahmad bin Ali (307-311/92O-924) to the Ismaili fold, who was formerly aggressive to the Ismailis. Abu Hatim also deputed his subordinate da'is in Tabaristan, Ispahan, Azerbaijan and Jurjan; resulting a large conversion, including Mardav ad-Daylami, the governor of Tabaristan; Yousuf bin Abi'l Saj, the governor of Azerbaijan, and Asfar bin Shroya. Abu Hatim was a great philosopher, orator and writer. W. Ivanow writes in A Creed of the Fatimids (Bombay, 1936, p. 5) that, "Abu Hatim ar-Razi surely was one of the most erudite authors that Ismailism, and generally, Islam has ever produced." Seyyed Hossein Nasr writes in the introduction of A'lam al-Nubuwwah (ed. by Salah al-Sawy, Tehran, 1977, p. 1) that, "He is one of the most outstanding theologians and philosophers of Islam and a major figure in that galaxy of exceptional thinkers, such as Hamid al-Din Kirmani, Nasir-i Khusraw and Qadi Numan, who produced the Ismaili philosophy of the Fatimid period." Abu Yaqub As-Sijistani By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Abu Yaqub Ishaq bin Ahmad as-Sijistani, nicknamed "cotton-seed" (Iranian, panba-dana, Arabic khayshafuj) was born in 271/883 in Bandan, a district in north of Sijistan and was trained in Yamen. He was a great philosopher and scholar and considered to be one of the major Ismaili thinkers whose share in the development of the Ismaili system of thought is considerable. Paul E. Walker writes in Abu Yaqub al-Sijistani: Intellectual Missionary (London, 1996, p. 13) that, "Yet, from the prominence of his books and the profoundly impressive intellectual contribution they (Ismailis) represent, we discover a truly significant mind and voice - one that deserves recognition as an outstanding figure in the Ismaili past and as a major force in Islamic thought in general." Access Free Public Records on the Web on Any Day By : Davion Wong If you are trying to access free public records, then there is a good possibility that you are not alone. Many individuals are out searching for public records for a variety of reasons. A company may be searching for any existing criminal record of a specific job applicant. A homeowner may want to have a background check on a new neighbor who looks suspicious enough. Accurate Psychic Reading UK-Perhaps? By : Dee Monty How to avoid bad psychics and get the best consultation. Achieve your hookah desires By : Roberto Bell Hookah.ws is everything hookah related with reviews, guides, hookah how-to, style, tips and so much more! Information on hookahs, hookah tobacco and hookah smoking techniques will help the novice learn how to use a hookah like a champ. Find hookah cafes near you with our new hookah lounge directory. Whether you smoke hookah at home or a hookah bar or lounge, this is the place for you. Act Professionally To Deserve a Job Promotion By : Isabelle Lucas Professionalism is simply putting effectiveness and efficiency in one's job. By acting professionally on your job, you are able to maximize your company's time and resources to perform the functions you are assigned to d, and increase your chances of promotion. Acting professionally enables you to see the big picture. Professionalism requires active responsiveness. Aga Khan Museum By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Museums in the contemporary world have expanded their missions to become viable educational institutions, actively seeking to broaden their constituencies. Collections and exhibitions have become dynamic tools for instruction, debate and reflection, and for attracting large numbers to the cultural life of societies. They also act as catalysts for cultural exchange and communication, contributing to the development of civil society. It is with this perception of the new role of museums that The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has moved forward to include their establishment in its Education and Culture Programme. To this end, two museum projects were launched in 2003 with a mandate to oversee and co-ordinate the conceptualization, design, building and operation of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and the Indian Ocean Maritime Museum in Zanzibar. Ahl Al-Kitab By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The word ahl means those who occupy with one the same tent, the family or inmates, relative, folk, kin, kinfolk, family, people, members, followers, etc. Under these meanings, the word ahl occurs 31 times in the Koran. According to another view, it is derived from ahala, meaning to demonstrate (the family). The word kitab, comes from the root word kataba, meaning to write down. The word kitaba occurs in the Koran for the Divine Books revealed to various prophets. Thus, the term ahl al-kitab means the possessors of the scriptures or the people of the Book. This term in Koran denotes the Jews and Christians, the repositories of the earlier books, al-Tawrat (the Torah), al-Zabur (the Psalms), and al-Injil (the Gospel). Alamut By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Alamut is a historical fortress of the Nizari Ismailis. Its location in mountainous terrain lies about 100 km. Northwest of Tehran, and situated in the high peak of Elburz mountain. Alburz generally was pronounced as Elburz, is the name given to great mountain range, dividing the high plateau of Iran from the low lands of Caspian Sea. The original Iranian word Alburz is derived from two Zand words, signifying the high mountain. The fortress of Alamut is 600 feet high, 450 feet long and 30 to 125 feet wide and is partly encompassed by the towering Elburz range. The rock of Alamut is known at present as Qal'ai Guzur Khan. Alarakhia Sumar By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (d. 1880) Mukhi Alarakhia Sumar was originally of Mulla Katiar, Sind, but his family came to settle in Bombay. He was an eminent merchant of cloth and sugar. He became Mukhi of the Bombay Jamatkhana soon after the death of Mukhi Alibhai Padamsi in 1848. The Ismailis possessed a graveyard near Dongri, Bombay since 1790, measuring 12706 sq. yards. He and Kamadia Khaki Padamsi extended the site by purchasing an adjoining plot of 6978 sq. yards from Nilaji Lakshamji for Rs. 11500/- in September 1856. Alarakhia Sumar By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (d. 1880) Mukhi Alarakhia Sumar was originally of Mulla Katiar, Sind, but his family came to settle in Bombay. He was an eminent merchant of cloth and sugar. He became Mukhi of the Bombay Jamatkhana soon after the death of Mukhi Alibhai Padamsi in 1848. The Ismailis possessed a graveyard near Dongri, Bombay since 1790, measuring 12706 sq. yards. He and Kamadia Khaki Padamsi extended the site by purchasing an adjoining plot of 6978 sq. yards from Nilaji Lakshamji for Rs. 11500/- in September 1856. Alex Kouri anuncia el XI Festival Internacional Chim Pum Callao By : Thomas H. Lindblom El Dr. Alex Kouri Bumachar anunció la realización del popular festival de salsa Chim Pum Callao. Un maretazo salsero con El Gran Combo, La Sonora Ponceña y Cano Estremera. Alicante Holiday Guide By : Roberto Bell Alicante is a beautiful city on the Costa Blanca, Spain. It has many nice long beaches and wild nightlife. Alicante's Costa Blanca By : Javier Melendez For all of you people out there willing to have some fun while in Spain, you could do a lot worse than spending some time on the Costa Blanca, in the region of Valencia. This lovely area of Spain forms a part of the province of Alicante, beginning at the small town of Denia and ending at the famous tourist city of Torrevieja. Alijah Datoo Meru By : Ibrahim Machiwala Period: (1868-1939) Lakhpat, an oldest port of Kutchh, lying near the Indus river was a native soil of his family tree. The population dropped from 15000 to 2500 persons in 1851 due to severe famine, and the area became almost desolated. His grandfather, Thavar walked down to Badin, Sind with some Ismaili families. Later on, Thavar is reported to have gone to Muscat, located on the Gulf of Oman coast and isolated by a hill range. Thavar is believed to have worked with Baledina Asani (1802-1896), the Estate Agent of Imam Hasan Ali Shah in Muscat. He made Gwadar as his next home, where he died. He was survived by three sons, and Mehr Ali was a famous figure among them, who was also called Meruani or Meru and he had three sons, Muhammad, Datoo and Bana. Datoo, the son of Meru of great talent and merit and striking calibre was born probably in 1868. Religion was a deep and abiding place in his heart since childhood. Born and bred in Gwadar, he took little education at home. He however knew Kutchhi, Sindhi, Gujrati and English to some extent. He could also speak Persian soon after his journey in Iran in 1923. He married to Kaisarbai, the sister of Varas Muhammad Remu (1860-1924). He was an ordinary fish and cotton merchant, and associated for a long time in the business of Varas Muhammad Remu as a partner. Soon after the death of Varas Muhammad Remu in 1924, his business remained to the extent of fish. Alijah Datoo Meru By : Ibrahim Machiwala Period: (1868-1939) Lakhpat, an oldest port of Kutchh, lying near the Indus river was a native soil of his family tree. The population dropped from 15000 to 2500 persons in 1851 due to severe famine, and the area became almost desolated. His grandfather, Thavar walked down to Badin, Sind with some Ismaili families. Later on, Thavar is reported to have gone to Muscat, located on the Gulf of Oman coast and isolated by a hill range. Thavar is believed to have worked with Baledina Asani (1802-1896), the Estate Agent of Imam Hasan Ali Shah in Muscat. He made Gwadar as his next home, where he died. He was survived by three sons, and Mehr Ali was a famous figure among them, who was also called Meruani or Meru and he had three sons, Muhammad, Datoo and Bana. Datoo, the son of Meru of great talent and merit and striking calibre was born probably in 1868. Religion was a deep and abiding place in his heart since childhood. Born and bred in Gwadar, he took little education at home. He however knew Kutchhi, Sindhi, Gujrati and English to some extent. He could also speak Persian soon after his journey in Iran in 1923. He married to Kaisarbai, the sister of Varas Muhammad Remu (1860-1924). He was an ordinary fish and cotton merchant, and associated for a long time in the business of Varas Muhammad Remu as a partner. Soon after the death of Varas Muhammad Remu in 1924, his business remained to the extent of fish. all about flags information By : meeinter The first known flags were those used around 3,000 B.C. in Ancient Greece and Egypt. They were called vexilloids. Today we call vexillology the study of flags. These first flags were carvings on top of metal or wooden poles. It wasnt until 2,000 years ago that the idea to use material with a design on top of the pole was introduced. Flags are used to give a message, represent your organization, and celebrate events. 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Animated Outdoor Christmas Decorations: The Wave of the Future By : Ron Jefferson It used to be that Christmas decorations were simple, two-dimensional object. However, as things technologically advance even more, so have Christmas decorations. Now, animated outdoor Christmas decorations are becoming more popular. Another Day, Another Baton Rouge Homeowner Loses $9,000 In Equity By : Isabelle Lucas Another day, another Baton Rouge homeowner loses $9,000 in home equity because they sold their home without hiring a local professional to measure and properly price their home. Answers To The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Threesomes By : Suzy Bauer The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Threesomes Answers to the top 10 questions about homebrewing beer By : Roberto Bell The top 10 most commonly asked questions about homebrewing beer, and their answers. Antique Dealers Are Making Good Money By : DMF When it comes to antiques many people have their own agenda, many people prefer clocks, porcelain, furniture or jewelry. Antwerp Hotel In The Diamond Capital Of Europe By : Thomas H. Lindblom Information about Antwerp, a European city famous for it's luxury hotels and diamonmd business. Arab By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word arab or arabah is probably derived from a Semitic root related to nomadism. In the Arabic language, the word arab (derived from i'rab), means those who speak clearly as contrast with ajam (those who speak indistinctly). In Koran, the word arab has never used for the country of Arabia, but characterized the residence of Ismael, the son of Abraham as an "uncultivated land." In the time of Ismael his place of residence had no name, therefore, it was given the name of an "uncultivated land." In the Old Testament, the word midbar is used for Ismael's home, meaning a desert or a barren land, which closely corresponds to the Koranic description. Are Movado Watch By : Brenda The artistic features on this timepiece have won over the rich society of timepiece lovers who enjoy detail and a wide range of features. It is totally dependent on what someone is looking for in a good watch and whether the Are Movado watches contains those features. The first downside for the Are Movado Watch is that the dot at the twelve o’clock mark is a very classy signature, but can hamper one’s ability to read time. The second downside is that there are no minutes and hour markers, which can make it hard for the wearer to tell exactly what time it is. Telling the time is more or less an educated guess. Are You The Perfect ClickBank Reviewer? By : Stephen Carter ClickBank has long suffered the reputation of a merchant/affiliate network plagued by low quality digital products. But simply by using your opinion as a reviewer you can help clean up the mess. Article Increase Link Popularity By : DMF The techniques for writing articles are numerous and beyond the scope of this article. Simple, easy to read articles are quite effective in achieving your goals of increased website traffic and profits. Ashad Ali Haji By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Period: (1885-1958) Virji Kamadia, known as Vira Bhagat was Mukhi of the Junagadh Panjibhai Club. His family’s profession was to cut the stones to be sold in the market. He sustained a close relationship with Wazir Ismail Gangji (1788-1883), from whom he acquired religious knowledge, and he gradually became a missionary. Jamal Megji, the son of Virji Kamadia was a brilliant orator. He delivered his first waez in Junagadh and won the hearts of the jamat, including Varas Ismaili Gangji, who said, “Your status will become too high.” Asma Al-Sifat By : Dr. D.S. Merchant The word sifa'a (pl. sifat) is not found in the Koran, but the verbal noun wasf does appear once in 6:139, and the imperfect of the first form of the verb occurs 13 times in the sense of "to ascribe or uphold a description or to attribute." God has made Himself known to mankind by His Most Beautiful Names (asma al-husna), and it is through these that the believers seek knowledge of God. The Koran says: "And Allah's are the most excellent names, therefore call on Him thereby, and leave alone those who violate the sanctity of His names" (7:180), and "Say: call upon God or call upon al-Rahman, by whichever Name you call, to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names" (17:110). Hence, calling on God by His excellent names merely means that only those high attributes should be ascribed to Him which befit His dignity. The particular attributes of God mentioned in the Koran are: Astrology And Psychic – Does it Affects Our Daily Lives? By : Thomas H. Lindblom Psychic is a word used in the area of parapsychology that refers to the ability to perceive the things that are hidden to ordinary senses through means of extra-sensory perception, or through the use of many other techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading and other interesting ones. Attending A Craft Fair Is Fun By : Gnubas Like an infant who has discovered a new fun toy, this article about attending a craft fair will present a whole new world of excitement and wonder for you. ATV Accessories - How You Can Maximize Your All Terrain Vehicle Experience 100-Fold By : Korbin Newlyn ATV vehicles provide both pleasure as well as utility. But did you know how you can vastly improve your all terrain capabilities for both enjoyment and work? Read on to learn more. ATV Racing - An Addictive Sport With A Need For Safety By : Korbin Newlyn Very few sports can compare to ATV racing for that shear adrenaline rush experience. With this rush also comes a need for safety. Read on to learn more. Automatic Garage Door Openers Are A Great Investment By : DMF When building a home it is sometimes confusing when trying to figure out the opening of the garage door. Award Winning Science Fair Projects By : Robert Watson Has your child's science fair project accomplished what they set out to learn? If not, you should check out this science fair project article to help you get your experiment back on track Ayat Al-Dhurriya By : Dr. D.S. Merchant According to the Koran: "God chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Imran above all (His) creatures. Offspring, one from the other"(3:33-34). The word dhurriya means direct descendants, family or lineage. It occurs 32 times in the Koran in the context of the prophets, indicating that their mission was assigned to their direct descendants to carry on. Ayat Al-Ghadir By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The succession to the Prophet is the key question in Shi'ite Islam, and a principal factor separating them from the Sunni majority. It is seen that the Prophet had nominated Ali bin Abu Talib as his successor by rule of nass (investiture) and nass wa-ta'yin (explicit investiture). During the period of the Prophethood, the designation was made by nass from time to time, whose main term was wali (helper, lover, guardian or attorney), as it is said in Arabic: wali amru'l raiyya (the guardian of the subject), or wali ahad (one who succeeds to the office). Different terms were also used on different occasions for the succession of Ali bin Abu Talib in the Koran, such as Noor, Imam-i Moobin, Rasikhul fi'l Ilm, Ulul Amr, Ilmul Kitab etc. While the most frequent words used in hadiths, denoting Ali's succession were Hujjatullah (God's proof), Sayedu'l Muslimin (leader of the Muslims), Shabih Harun (like Aaron), Sahibu'l lawa (the master of the standard), Sahibu'l hanz (master of Kawthar pool), Babu'l Ilm (gate of the knowledge) etc. Ayat Al-Mawaddat Al-Qurba By : Dr. D.S. Merchant According to the Koran: "God chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Imran above all (His) creatures. Offspring, one from the other"(3:33-34). The word dhurriya means direct descendants, family or lineage. It occurs 32 times in the Koran in the context of the prophets, indicating that their mission was assigned to their direct descendants to carry on. Ayat Al-Mubahila By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Sixty Christian priests of Najran, headed by Abu Harith bin Aqamah, the grand bishop of Najran, Abdu Massih and Ayham arrived in Medina on 9/631 to clarify their religious and political stance, which had spread over the Arab peninsula and to engage in discussions with the Prophet to realize the essence and truth of Islam. Ayat Al-Ulul Amr By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "The Koran (4:59) says: "O you who believe, obey God, and obey the Messenger and those of you who holds authority (ulul amr)" Some tend to interpret ulul amr as the rulers. This interpretation is irrational as it is solely based on the twists of history. The majority of the Muslims have remained as a vassal of the monarchs and rulers, interpreting and reinterpreting Islam and the Koran to strengthen their own kingdom. The history of Muslims is replete with the names of rulers whose injustice, debauchery and tyranny have tarnished the name of Islam. If God were to order us to obey such kings and rulers, an impossible situation would be created for Muslims. The wretched followers would be condemned to the displeasure of God, no matter what they do. If they obey these rulers, they have disobeyed the Command of God: "Do not obey a sinner" (76:24). And if they disobey such rulers, they have again disobeyed the Command of God: "Obey the Muslim rulers" (if it would mean so). Therefore if we accept this interpretation, Muslims are condemned to eternal disgrace whether they obey or disobey their fallible (sinful) rulers. Also, there are Muslim rulers of different schools and persuasions. There are Shafi'is, Hanbalis, Malikis, Hanafis, as well as the Shi'ites and Ibadis. Now, according to this interpretation the Sunnis residing under an Ibadi king (like in Jordan) should follow Ibadi tenets; and those residing under a Shi'ites ruler (like in Iran) should follow the Shi'ites beliefs. Do these people have the conviction of courage to follow their professed interpretation to its logical end? Azhar University By : Dr. D.S. Merchant "Close by the palace rose the mosque, extending to the foot of Jabal al-Muqattam, named Jam-i Azhar, on 24th Jamada I, 359/April 4, 970, where a big library and school were erected. Since the title of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet and the wife of Ali, was Az-Zohra (the bright) and in her honour, it was named Al-Azhar, being the masculine form of Az-Zohra. Philip K. Hitti writes in Capital Cities of Arab Islam (London, 1973, p. 114) that, "It took two years (970-972) to build. Its name al-Azhar (the most resplendent) recalls Ali's wife and Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah al-Zahra." It was built with 76 pillars of marble, facing each other. The roof was made of strong wood. The first service was performed in the mosque on Saturday, the 7th Ramzan, 361/June 22, 971. Makrizi writes in al-Khitat (2:273) that the dome above the arches was decorated with the following inscriptions: "In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate; according to the command for its building, from the servant of Allah, His governor Abu Tamim Ma'ad, the Imam al-Muizz li din Allah, Amir al-Mominin, for whom, and his illustrious forefathers and his sons may there be the blessings of Allah: By the hand of his servant Jawhar, the Secretary, the Siqilli in the year 360." Badge Reels: A Nifty Invention By : Lisa Mason Badge reels have made quite an impression when it comes to having a convenient and interesting way to display ID cards. They are designed with a case, spring and a retractable cord along with two attachments. Bai Budhai By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Syed Ruknuddin, the son of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin had a daughter, called Bibi Jeval or Bibi Jivan Khatoon. She married to Pir Hasan Kabiruddin and had five sons and a daughter, called Bai Budhai. The biography of Bai Budhai is not found in early or later sources. We have very brief scrap of the traditions. She is referred simply as the daughter of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin or the sister of Syed Imam Shah (d. 926/1520) and nothing else. Syed Imam Shah was the younger son of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin through Bibi Hurmat Khatoon, and the meager detail of Bai Budhai makes little concern connected with him. She is brought on historical record after the death of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin in 853/1449. Whatever is known about her is derived from her dialogues with Syed Imam Shah in the treatise comprised of 71 ginans, entitled Syed Imam Shah tatha Bai Budhai'no Samvad, in which it infers that she complained to Syed Imam Shah their parents died during their small ages (47:5). The age of Syed Imam Shah was about 19 years during the death of his father in 853/1449. It suggests that Bai Budhai's age would have been 16 to 17 years, and as such she was born most possibly in 835/1432 or 836/1433. 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