Why do religious commandments mostly tell us what not to do | Agha Ali...
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When you look at the collection of religious teachings and guidance, you usually feel they mostly tell us what not to do. [Religion says,] “Don’t do that. Detach yourself from this world. Abandon your wishes.” Religions guidance and commands mostly want us to put things aside. That is why many people don’t like religion. They feel that religious recommendations are mostly prohibiting, bitter and unpleasant.
Is it really like this? Are most of religion\'s recommendations and teachings really about \"cutting off, detaching, giving something up and leaving\"? Is this true or is this a false belief? The fact is, yes, it is like this. The beloved Prophet of Islam (s) both warned and gave good tidings. He gave good news. But it’s clear that the Holy Prophet (s) is mostly addressed as a warner in the Qur’an. And his being a warner is more than his being one who gives good tidings.
Why is it like this? It’s because a person doesn’t need to be told, “Be good. Be in love. Connect with God. Reach Him. Live with love.” You know, human beings don’t need such recommendations. Why? Because a person is in love. He wants to connect [with God]. People have all these good features. They are not apparent. They are hidden in a human being.
If you abandon some things in your life, these will naturally show themselves. A person won’t fall in love by your saying, “Be in love. Be enthusiastic.” Love should come from within. Effective recommendations for people are words such as, “Abandon it. Leave it. Stop. Don’t say it. Don\'t say these words.\"
In fact, religion’s way of training is a bit like looking for treasure. You have to open the way. Pick up this and that. Pick up this rock. Break that rock. Pick these up until you reach that shining gem, or until you reach that clear source of water, for example. It is like digging a well. Some are very pure. With a little digging you reach water. For others, you must dig a deep hole to reach water. So, you see religion’s recommendations mostly tell us what we shouldn’t do. They’re more about abandoning, prohibiting and warning. Religion wants to detach a person from some things instead of advising him to become connected [to God]. Because there is no need to advise people to become connected. We are all in love and have been created in love. If one abandons some things, love will show itself.
So religion’s recommendations are prohibiting in appearances or at least there are more prohibiting ones. Religion truly wants to make people fall in love. But one doesn’t fall in love by telling him to do so. One should remove the obstacles. A person doesn’t need to be told, “Be good. Be in love. Connect with God. Reach Him. Live with love.” Why? Because a person is in love. He wants to connect [with God]. People have all these good features. They are not apparent. They are hidden in a human being.
We’ve been created for a deep, lasting love. We’ve been created for a continually increasing, warming love! How can we gain this? By abandoning many things and detaching our heart from them.
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Ron Paul says USA needs to stop Wars now - English
In the second part of his appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, Ron Paul asserted that the world would be a lot safer if the US government...
In the second part of his appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, Ron Paul asserted that the world would be a lot safer if the US government didn't start so many wars and continually tried to meddle in the affairs of other countries.
He explained that Iran poses no credible threat to America and that Obama's policy of assassinating US citizens on secret charges demonstrates that something has gone terribly wrong with American foreign policy.
Ron Paul supports regaining US security through diplomatic and economic engagement backed by military deterrence instead of aggression, murder and perpetual warfare.
Ron Paul is America's leading voice for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies.
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Finding Bin Laden - Who wants Osama on the run? 13Mar2010 - English
In the wake of 9/11, President Bush vowed not to rest until we find him. But eight years into the most expensive manhunt the world has ever seen,...
In the wake of 9/11, President Bush vowed not to rest until we find him. But eight years into the most expensive manhunt the world has ever seen, Public Enemy Number One remains at large. How has he continually evaded capture? Did he escape from Tora Bora or did someone let him go? In this controversial documentary, key personnel involved in the search speak out.
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US charges Muslim students with conspiracy - 08Feb2011 - English
Eleven Muslim students have been charged with conspiring to disrupt a speech given by the Israeli ambassador to the United States at the University...
Eleven Muslim students have been charged with conspiring to disrupt a speech given by the Israeli ambassador to the United States at the University of California last year.
The students called Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren a murderer, and continually disrupted his speech on US-Israeli relations at the University of California in Irvine in February 2010.
The Orange County district attorney's office charged the students with two misdemeanor counts of conspiracy one year after the event, a Press TV correspondent reported on Tuesday.
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[15 Dec 2013] Amnesty Intl accuses Bahrain of torturing kids detained in...
Amnesty International has accused Bahrain of torturing the children arrested on suspicion of participating in anti-government protests.
The...
Amnesty International has accused Bahrain of torturing the children arrested on suspicion of participating in anti-government protests.
The rights group says scores of children, some as young as 13, have been detained on suspicion of taking part in protests over the last two years, and have been continually tortured while in custody. Detainees under 15 are also held at the Ministry of Interior\\\'s Juvenile Centre in Manama, where Amnesty says most abuses take place at night when social workers are absent. The body says Bahraini authorities are displaying an appalling level of disregard for human rights. The group has called on Bahrain to review its legislation regarding juveniles to fall in line with international standards. Bahrain is a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which prohibits torture or use of any other inhuman punishment against children.
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[06 Jan 2014] The Debate - Insurgent infighting in Syria - English
Battle lines in Syria are being redrawn. Foreign backed insurgents are turning their guns on each other. It\\\'s becoming increasingly clear that...
Battle lines in Syria are being redrawn. Foreign backed insurgents are turning their guns on each other. It\\\'s becoming increasingly clear that what was continually portrayed by the West as a growing sectarian conflict is actually Al Qaeda becoming more active in Syria. Join us in this edition of the debate as we try to find out the root causes behind this infighting, the ever growing presence of Al Qaeda, and what lies ahead for Syria and the region.
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[Quick Recipe] Khubani ka Meetha - English Urdu
Khubani Ka Meetha, a great new dessert recipe for you. Make it at home and enjoy the good times #HappyCookingToYou
Written Recipe:...
Khubani Ka Meetha, a great new dessert recipe for you. Make it at home and enjoy the good times #HappyCookingToYou
Written Recipe: https://goo.gl/3H2Xtm
More dessert recipes: https://goo.gl/FZg5wG
Khubani ka Meetha Recipe in English:
Ingredients:
-Sukhi khubani (Dried apricots) 200 gms (soaked overnight)
-Cheeni (Sugar) ½ Cup or to taste
-Pani (Water) ¼ Cup or as required
-Khubani ka badam (Apricot almonds)
-Doodh (Milk) 400 ml
-Cheeni (Sugar) 4 tbs or to taste
-Vanilla custard 2 & ½ tbs
-Doodh (Milk) 100 ml
-Cream for garnishing
Directions:
-Wash and soak dried apricots in enough water for overnight.
-Deseed the apricots and keep the hard kernels aside and break the kernels with the help of the cutter.
-Throw away the hard covering and keep the apricot almond side for later use.
-In pot,add sugar and soaked apricots with water and mix well until sugar dissolves.
-Cover and cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes or until apricots gets soft.
-Add water and mix well.
-Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
-Turn off the flame and blend the mixture with the help of the blender until smooth.
-Add apricot almonds,mix well & let it cool.
-In pot,add milk and sugar,whisk well and bring it to boil.
-In bowl,add vanilla custard,milk and mix well.
-In milk,gradually add dissolve custard and whisk continually & let it cool.
-In serving bowl,add cooked khubani mixture,prepared custard and garnish with cooked khubani mixture,cream,apricot almonds & serve.
Recipe in Urdu:
Ajza:
-Sukhi khubani (Dried apricots) 200 gms (soaked overnight)
-Cheeni (Sugar) ½ Cup or to taste
-Pani (Water) ¼ Cup or as required
-Khubani ka badam (Apricot almonds)
-Doodh (Milk) 400 ml
-Cheeni (Sugar) 4 tbs or to taste
-Vanilla custard 2 & ½ tbs
-Doodh (Milk) 100 ml
-Cream for garnishing
Directions:
-Sukhi khubani ko dho lein aur overnight kliya bheego dein.
-Khubani ka beej nikal lein aur beej ko cutter ki madad sa cut ker lein.
-Covering ko pheek dein aur khubani ka badam nikal ker bad mein use kerna kliya side per rakh dein.
-Pot mein cheeni aur soaked khubani pani ka saath dal dein aur cheeni ghul janay tak ache tarhan mix ker lein.
-Dhak dein aur halki ancch per 10-12 minutes ya khubani naram hunay tak paka lein.
-Pani dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.
-Dhak dein aur 2 minutes kliya paka lein.
-Chulha bund ker dein aur blender ki madad sa mixture ko smooth hunay tak ache tarhan blend ker lein.
-Khubani ka badam dal ker ache tarhan mix karein aur thanda ker lein.
-Pot mein doodh aur cheeni dal ker ache tarhan whisk karein aur ubal lein.
-Bowl mein vanilla custard aur doodh dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.
-Doodh mein thora thora ker ka dissolve custard shamil karein aur musalsal whisk kertay rahein & thanda ker lein.
-Serving bowl cooked khubani mixture aur tayyar custard dal dein aur cooked khubani mixture,cream aur khubani ka badam sa garnish ker ka serve karein.
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[Quick Recipes] Vegetable Stuffed Chicken with Hollandaise sauce -...
Something different today Vegetable Stuffed Chicken with light & smooth Hollandaise sauce. #HappyCookingToYou
written Recipe:...
Something different today Vegetable Stuffed Chicken with light & smooth Hollandaise sauce. #HappyCookingToYou
written Recipe: http://bit.ly/2lD6vOf
Vegetable Stuffed Chicken
Recipe in English:
Ingredients:
-Cayenne powder 1 & ½ tsp
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Onion powder 1 & ½ tsp
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed 1 & ½ tsp
-Cooking oil 2 tsp
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Red bell pepper julienne ½ Cup
-Mushrooms (Mhumbi) chopped ½ Cup
-Palak (Spinach) chopped 1 Cup
-Cottage cheese (Paneer) grated ½ Cup
-Chicken fillets ½ kg
-Cooking oil 1 tsp
-Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
Hollandaise Sauce:
-Makhan (Butter) 100 gms
-Anday ki zardi (Egg yolk) 1
-Lemon juice 1 tbs
-Pani (Water) 2 tbs
-Namak (Salt) 1 pinch
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed 1 pinch
-Pani (Water) 2 tbs
-Fresh parsley chopped
Directions:
-In small bowl,add cayenne powder,salt,onion powder,black pepper crushed and mix well.Spice mix is ready & set aside.
-In wok,add cooking oil,onion and mix well.
-Add red bell pepper,mushrooms,spinach and stir fry for 1 minute.
-Add cottage cheese,½ tbs prepared spice mix,mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes & set aside.
-Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken fillet,sprinkle ½ tbs prepared spice mix on both sides of fillets and stuffed with prepared filling and insert tooth pick or skewer to seal the stuffing.
-In frying pan,add cooking oil,butter and let it melt and fry stuffed chicken fillet for 4-5 minutes each side or until golden brown (cover in between).
Prepare Hollandaise Sauce:
-In frying pan,add butter and let it melt,take out in a bowl,rest it for 2-3 minutes and remove milk solids to clarify butter.
-In saucepan,add water and bring it to boil,place another bowl,add egg yolk,lemon juice and whisk well.
-During whisking,add water,salt,black pepper crushed and whisk continuously until it is light & fluffy (approx. 1-2 minute).
-Add water and whisk again.
-Remove from heat,gradually add melted butter and whisk continually until well smooth.Hollandaise sauce is ready!
-On serving plate,place fried chicken fillets,drizzle hollandaise sauce and garnish with fresh parsley & serve!
Recipe in Urdu:
Ajza:
-Cayenne powder 1 & ½ tsp
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Onion powder 1 & ½ tsp
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed 1 & ½ tsp
-Cooking oil 2 tsp
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Red bell pepper julienne ½ Cup
-Mushrooms (Mhumbi) chopped ½ Cup
-Palak (Spinach) chopped 1 Cup
-Cottage cheese (Paneer) grated ½ Cup
-Chicken fillets ½ kg
-Cooking oil 1 tsp
-Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
Hollandaise Sauce:
-Makhan (Butter) 100 gms
-Anday ki zardi (Egg yolk) 1
-Lemon juice 1 tbs
-Pani (Water) 2 tbs
-Namak (Salt) 1 pinch
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed 1 pinch
-Pani (Water) 2 tbs
-Fresh parsley chopped
Directions:
-Chotay ball mein cayenne powder,namak,onion powder aur kali mirch crushed dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.Spice mix tayyar hai & side per rakh dein.
-Karhai mein cooking oil aur pyaz dal ker ache tarhan mix karein.
-Red bell pepper,mushrooms aur palak dal ker ek minute kliya stir fry ker lein.
-Paneer aur ½ tbs tayyar spice mix dal ker ache tarhan mix karein aur 1-2 minute kliya paka lein & side per rakh dein.
-Knife ki madad sa chicken fillet ko beech mein sa cut ker ka pocket bana lein,tayyar spice mix ½ tbs sprinkle karein aur tayyar filling sa stuff ker lein aur tooth pick or skewer laga ker stuffing ko seal ker lein.
-Frying pan mein cooking oil aur makhan dal ker melt ker lein aur stuffed chicken fillet ko 4-5 minutes (each side) ya golden brown hunay tak fry ker lein (bech bech mein cover ker lein).
Prepare Hollandaise Sauce:
-Frying pan mein makhan dal ker melt ker lein aur bowl mein nikal lein,2-3 minutes kliya rest karein aur milk solid particles ko remove ker lein.
-Saucepan mein pani dal ker ubal lein,ek aur bowl rakh ker anday ki zardi aur lemon juice dal ker ache tarhan whisk ker lein.
-Whisking ka doran,pani,namak aur kali mirch crushed dal ker musalsal whisk kertay rahein yahan tak ka light & fluffy hohaye (approx. 1-2 minute).
-Pani dal ker dubara whisk ker lein.
-Chulhay sa hata lein aur melted makhan dal ker musalsal whisk kertay rahein.Hollandaise sauce tayyar hai!
-Serving plate mein fried chicken fillets rakh ker hollandaise sauce drizzle ker lein aur fresh parsley sa garnish ker ka serve karein.
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20 Reminders for the [Nights of Destiny] (Laylatul Qadr)| Agha...
1- Feel the resemblance between the “Night of Destiny” and the “Resurrection Day.”
2- Be optimistic and pray for forgiveness, our wishes,...
1- Feel the resemblance between the “Night of Destiny” and the “Resurrection Day.”
2- Be optimistic and pray for forgiveness, our wishes, and particularly for getting close to Him.
3- Be restless to achieve closeness to God.
4- The faithful should resemble the sinful in showing empty hands to God. The sinful must pray like the faithful with hearts filled with certainty as to God’s Kindness and Generosity.
5- Attract God\'s Compassion by being kind to others (by forgiving and praying for them).
6- Be generous by praying for others.
7- Help those in need, and be kind to relatives.
8- Show kindness to our parents, pray for our spiritual leaders.
9- Ask for a good livelihood and the destruction of those who bring about poverty.
10- Join the prayer gatherings with other people, at least for a part of the night.
11- Recite supplications, which are appropriate with our mood.
12- Read some of the Qur\'an.
13- Reflect and evaluate ourselves.
14- Think about the moment when we leave this life and review our will.
15- Don’t neglect remembering and thinking about Imam Ali (‘a).
16- Continually feel the presence of the living Imam, al-Mahdi (‘aj).
17- Plan for our future and changes to be made in our behaviour.
18- The third “Night of Destiny” is the night to pray for the coming of Imam Mahdi (‘aj).
19- Pray for a good destiny and martyrdom in the way of God (if one wants).
20- Make a pilgrimage to Imam Husayn’s (‘a) shrine, or send your greetings to him from far. Pray for the martyrs.
I ask for your prayers,
Alireza Panahian
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