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RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 226 pages. Original publisher: Washington, DC : Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, 1994. LC Number: UA853. I7 I73 1994 OCLC Number: (OCoLC)31148291 Subject: Iran -- Military policy. Excerpt: . . . LAURENT LAMOTE 11 disputes: The power of the national religious Guide and the relations between the Islamic gouvemement and the traditionnal religious leaders after the death in December 1993 of Reza Golpayegani, the last of the traditional Grand Ayatollahs who comand widespread respect The rights of the Sunni minority of 15 million people, whose religion has not been recognized like that of the small Jewish, Christian or Zoroastrian minorities. The Rupture Between the Government-appointed and Traditional Clergy Both political leaders and the traditional clergy from schools of theology in Qum and Mashhad increasingly, though still indirectly, criticize the religious office of Guide of the Revolution, on which the Constitution is grounded. Partisans of the Islamic Republic accepted or supported Imam Khomeinis absolute power because of his personality and as necessary to the revolution. But these reasons no longer hold. Major Shiite dignitaries have always thought that the office of a single Guide, as established by Khomeini, ran counter to the principles of Shiism--all the more so since the current Guides whole career has been in politics, not in religion. Since Ayatollah Golpayegani died on December 9, 1993, there is no longer anyone who commands wide support to assume the theological duties as the Spiritual Guide of ( marjai taqlicO Shiites throughout the world, a vital post in traditonal Shiism--unlike the political post of Guide of the Revolution introduced in 1979. The deep division, which has always existed, between the Islamic Republic and the traditional clergy is now fully public. While cleverly putting to use a show of strong unity among the clergy, the Republic has set up a religious hierarchy imposed from above--by the Guide o. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, Allium Press. Paperback. New. Paperback. 316 pages. Dimensions: 8.9in. x 5.9in. x 0.9in.A gripping literary thriller set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution It all began with a line of Persian poetry. . . Anna and Nouri, both studying in Chicago, fall in love despite their very different backgrounds. Anna, who has never been close to her parents, is more than happy to return with Nouri to his native Iran, to be embraced by his wealthy family. Beginning their married life together in 1978, their world is abruptly turned upside down by the overthrow of the Shah, and the rise of the Islamic Republic. Under the Ayatollah Khomeini and the Republican Guard, life becomes increasingly restricted and Anna must learn to exist in a transformed world, where none of the familiar Western rules apply. Random arrests and torture become the norm, women are required to wear hijab, and Anna discovers that she is no longer free to leave the country. As events reach a fevered pitch, Anna realizes that nothing is as she thought, and no one can be trusted. . . not even her husband. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., Allium Press, Trafford Publishing. Hardcover. New. Hardcover. 156 pages. Dimensions: 9.0in. x 6.0in. x 0.5in.Perhaps there is no other individual of any prominence in the history of religion about whom so many differences exist as about Jesus, the son of Mary and Joseph. In The Jesus Christ Chronicles, Wazir Kooloo shares a comprehensive examination of the negative Islamic schools of thought about Jesus while analyzing past mistakes and answering long-held questions. While relying on the verses within the Holy Quran as a starting point, Kooloo takes spiritual seekers on a journey that delves into the unknown true facts surrounding Mother Mary, her parents, and her initiation into the services of the Temple; the historical account of Jesus pilgrimage to India; and the Prophets journey to Mount of Olives where He is told He must suffer great persecution for the honor of God. Kooloo follows the story of Jesus life to 33 AD-a time in history that many biblical scholars refer to as the Year of the Passion of Christ, when an event unraveled that changed the course of religious history forever. The Jesus Christ Chronicles utilizes well-researched facts as it shares a fresh perspective on religion, philosophy, and reality. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., Trafford Publishing, Leilah Publications. Paperback. New. Paperback. 560 pages. Dimensions: 9.0in. x 6.0in. x 1.4in.QUANTUM HIJRA is an epic science fiction tale that is one of the most unique ever told by a storyteller. Russell Peterson thought he understood reality. His life and career were comfortable, and his destiny seemed clear. A chance meeting with a Sufi mystic musician named Hassan begins a domino effect that propels him into an adventure and spiritual initiation where he faces unpredictable dangers, unimaginable rewards, and a world where the lines between science and the mystical experience no longer exist. QUANTUM HIJRA is a tale of mind-bending political intrigue, Islamic theology, mysticism, musical theory, that conjoins science and mysticism. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., Leilah Publications, The Earnshaw Press. Hardcover. New. Hardcover. 228 pages. Dimensions: 8.9in. x 6.3in. x 1.0in.Fascism is not a modern era phenomenon nor is it unique. It has been the de-facto organizing principle of mankind for most of history. Paganism is a form of pre-modern fascism. Most religious orthodoxies are of course premised on pagan cults. Modern fascism uses the guise of spirituality in the form of paganism to spiritually justify its assault on civilization. When the two are fused - spiritual paganism with modern fascism - you have a violent and hate-filled philosophy that finds its expression in Hitlerism, Communism and Islam. This book compares these three modern forms of an age old evil that has been the main obstacle to human progress. This book was written after extensive research, travel, interviews and help from others more knowledgeable on certain topics. I dont pretend to be an expert in all the areas of historical political and economic development. Nor am I posing as the expert investigator on any of the chosen themes that populate the work. Thousands of more competent analysts exist in each area. I wrote this book to objectively narrate a common thread and threat in human history, namely that of Fascism and its orientalist genetic composition. It is important in life to impartially record reality, to see the world for what it is and to defend our civilization against utopias, fantasies and evil. In this regard we need more literature and expositions which make the link between the various ideologies which are in essence pagan cults; their commonality throughout history; and their threat to civilization. It is the threat posed to civilization by immoderate Islam - another type of pagan cult - that prompted the creation of this summary work. Let me explain as well what this book is not. It is not a diatribe against individual Muslims; it is not a declaration of hate against any non-Western people, lands or empires; it is not intended to be the most detailed study of any of the fascist cults past or present; and it is not intended to supplant any of the existing literature on Nazism, Stalinism, or Islam. The book does intend however, to show a common framework amongst the pagan ideologies that have tried to end mankinds development and extinguish liberty. To keep the book short and concise I have chosen to focus on three primary cults, namely; Hitlers Germany, Lenin-Stalinism in Russia, and Islam. I could have discussed other cults and movements but the essential points I want to make can be given by examining these three ideological fascisms. The conclusions formed by such a comparison can be extended to various other criminal ideologies and regimes throughout mankinds history. I hope the book clarifies some ideals, opens some minds and gives some food for thought. You can read the book in its entirety or skip to a chapter that is of more interest. I have tried to keep all the footnotes down to a minimum, though I do source all ideas that are not my own. If you have any questions on sources, content or where my ideas come from then please ask. As for people who constantly harp that criticism is akin to hate speech, do some reading, live in a fascist state and understand what freedom really means. My website is www. craigread. com Craig Read Toronto, Canada Happy home of a corrupt, paternalistic, over-governed Socialist State. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., The Earnshaw Press, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd and N.K. Bose Memorial Foundation, 2009. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. The result of a seminar’s proceedings, the volume presents an understanding of God in various religions and traditions around the world. It examines the concept of the Brahman in Hindu religious thought, and God as forming the relationship between the unmanifest Brahman and the manifest Universe. It views the approach of the Semitic religions that make absolute difference between God and Man. It discusses the glory associated with God, the nature of the Supreme God and His lesser denominations as well as the modern notion of God as a human creation and residing in the mind of Man. It delves into the core of the Upanishadic thought, God in Tibetan thought, signs of Allah and his attributes in Islam, God in the Zoroastrian faith, Buddhism and Jainism vis-a-vis the notion of divinity and the Christian conception of the divine. It deals with God in the Shamanic cosmogonies of some Adivasi groups of eastern India and the syncretic folk deities of Sundarbans in West Bengal. The scholars interpret the cosmological, teleological and ontological proofs, in various forms, to understand the reality of God. The volume, with its painstaking studies, will prove invaluable to scholars and readers, mainly those associated with religious studies. Contents Introduction/Baidyanath Saraswati Part I : PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION : 1. Homage to Mahatma Gandhi/Baidyanath Saraswati 2. God and His Kindreds : An Upanishadic View/R.C. Sharma 3. God in Tibetan Thought/H.H. Tenzin Gyatso 4. God/Uma Marina Vesci 5. Radiance of God/S.N. Tewari 6. Supreme God and its Lesser Denominations/K.N. Sahay 7. God in Different Religions/B.D. Tripathi 8. God : A Human Creation/Bashistha Narayan Sinha 9. The Non-Existent God/Satya Prakash Mittal 10. God, Music and Psychology/Balananda Sinha 11. God is Love : A Christian Conception of the Divine/Francis Gonsalves, S.J. 12. Signs of Allah and His Attributes as per Holy Quran/A.S. Inam Shastri Part II : SCIENCE AND SOCIETY : 13. Bongas in Santal Thought/Onkar Prasad 14. Syncretic Folk Deities of Sundarbans Delta/Gautam Kumar Bera 15. Forms of Proto-Devi or Adyashakti : In the Shamanic Cosmogonies of some Adivasi Groups of Eastern India/Stefano Beggiora 16. Who am I Worshipping? : Ritual Ambiguity and Devotional Practices in a Bengali Hierogamic Celebration/Fabrizio M. Ferrari 17. God : A Sociological View/Santosh Kumar Mishra 18. Contemporary Society and Indian View of the Divine Mother/Jaya Saraswati Printed Pages: 294., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd and N.K. Bose Memorial Foundation, 2009, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd and N.K. Bose Memorial Foundation, 2009. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. The result of a seminar’s proceedings, the volume presents an understanding of God in various religions and traditions around the world. It examines the concept of the Brahman in Hindu religious thought, and God as forming the relationship between the unmanifest Brahman and the manifest Universe. It views the approach of the Semitic religions that make absolute difference between God and Man. It discusses the glory associated with God, the nature of the Supreme God and His lesser denominations as well as the modern notion of God as a human creation and residing in the mind of Man. It delves into the core of the Upanishadic thought, God in Tibetan thought, signs of Allah and his attributes in Islam, God in the Zoroastrian faith, Buddhism and Jainism vis-a-vis the notion of divinity and the Christian conception of the divine. It deals with God in the Shamanic cosmogonies of some Adivasi groups of eastern India and the syncretic folk deities of Sundarbans in West Bengal. The scholars interpret the cosmological, teleological and ontological proofs, in various forms, to understand the reality of God. The volume, with its painstaking studies, will prove invaluable to scholars and readers, mainly those associated with religious studies. Contents Introduction/Baidyanath Saraswati Part I : PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION : 1. Homage to Mahatma Gandhi/Baidyanath Saraswati 2. God and His Kindreds : An Upanishadic View/R.C. Sharma 3. God in Tibetan Thought/H.H. Tenzin Gyatso 4. God/Uma Marina Vesci 5. Radiance of God/S.N. Tewari 6. Supreme God and its Lesser Denominations/K.N. Sahay 7. God in Different Religions/B.D. Tripathi 8. God : A Human Creation/Bashistha Narayan Sinha 9. The Non-Existent God/Satya Prakash Mittal 10. God, Music and Psychology/Balananda Sinha 11. God is Love : A Christian Conception of the Divine/Francis Gonsalves, S.J. 12. Signs of Allah and His Attributes as per Holy Quran/A.S. Inam Shastri Part II : SCIENCE AND SOCIETY : 13. Bongas in Santal Thought/Onkar Prasad 14. Syncretic Folk Deities of Sundarbans Delta/Gautam Kumar Bera 15. Forms of Proto-Devi or Adyashakti : In the Shamanic Cosmogonies of some Adivasi Groups of Eastern India/Stefano Beggiora 16. Who am I Worshipping? : Ritual Ambiguity and Devotional Practices in a Bengali Hierogamic Celebration/Fabrizio M. Ferrari 17. God : A Sociological View/Santosh Kumar Mishra 18. Contemporary Society and Indian View of the Divine Mother/Jaya Saraswati Printed Pages: 294., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd and N.K. Bose Memorial Foundation, 2009, Xlibris, Corp.. Paperback. New. Paperback. 478 pages. Dimensions: 8.9in. x 6.0in. x 1.3in.After 911 incidents, I was serious of investigating the causes of this unprecedented actions by the followers of Islam, the religion that is based on peace. After careful serious thought and study I came to a conclusion that the main factor is Muslims rulers, Molvis, Mullahs and imams were and are as a general rule unfortunately a default profession coupled with their ulterior motives. These situations created a big vacuum in rightful interpretation, compassionate reasoning, and purpose, most importantly in forming an idea in the mind with suitableness of complex and refine contents of each ayat (verse) of divine message; especially the revelation of divine message is in Arabic in form of speech. Quranic Arabic is too rich and complicated to be interpreted and acted upon. Muslims need elite scholarship to undertake to solve this problem that coordinates all contemporary societies and communities for peaceful co-existence with respect and progress. Quranic QuoteKilling one is like killing all of humanity (Surah Maidah 5: 32)Allah does change the lives of people unless they themselvesmake then decision to change (Surah Raad 13: 11) This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN., Xlibris, Corp.<