- History of Amber By : Mithun Rao
Amber was formed when mankind didn't even walk the planet. This ancient stone holds many mysteries and is associated with many mystical powers throughout man's history. Read on for a glance through the pages of Time with the history of amber... - Credit When Credit is Due By : Aisha Jones Scheffel
Your business credit report can affect your ability to get loans, receive trade credit from vendors, and can even determine if potential business partners will want to do business with you. Establishing, managing, and monitoring your business credit, can prevent that uncomfortable conversation with your banker or potential partner. - Missionary Ghulam Ali Shah By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1910-1968)
Ghulam Ali Shah was the son of Sayed Muhammad Shah, a native of Qaimpur, about 10 miles from Khairpur in Bhawalpur State, founded by Qaim Khan Arabni in 1747. Sayed Muhammad Shah was a famous landowner. He was a Twelver and well rooted in Islamic studies, and he had over 6000 followers in his village.
Sayed Muhammad Shah was a learned scholar. He thoroughly studied the concept of the Imamate. Over time his thoughts became wrapped up in the presence of an Apparent Imam in the world. In 1911, he left Qaimpur and proceeded to Middle East in search of an Imam. He would wander like a restless man, looking lost and forlorn, with an agitated mind. After many years he reached in Najaf and paid homage to the shrine of Hazrat Ali. It was during this period that the pendulum at last swung on other side. He prayed, "Mawla! Your Noor is ever present on earth. Unfortunately, I cannot recognize it. I am disappointed with earthy life. Either give me death or your recognition." With this prayer, he slept and dreamt, and was inspired to return to India, where his search would materialize. - The First Porsche Production Automobile By : John Thackeray
The Porsche 365, which was sold from 1948 through to 1965, was really the first Porsche automobile produced for sale. - Huzur Varas Ghulam Ali Allana By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1906-1985)
Ghulam Ali Allana traced his descent from a certain Haji, and whose son, Vali was a small merchant in Lahari Bandar, Sind. When the port of Lahari Bandar dried up, Vali came in Jerruk, where he lived with his son Saleh. The son of Saleh was Aloo, whose business expanded as far as Bhuj, Kutchh. Natho, the son of Aloo lived for some time in Bhuj, Kutchh and then settled down in Mulla Katiar, Sind. Natho’s son was Khalfan, who migrated towards Karachi with his wife, called Lakhanni. Khalfan was the care-taker (jamatbhai) in the Kharadhar Jamatkhana. He had four sons, Allana, Pesan, Ghulam Hussain and Mohammad; and four daughters, Fatima, Khatija, Zainab and Mianbai. Allana joined a Jewish firm in Karachi to repair the watches. In 1882, Allana started his own small shop of repairing and selling the watches, and ultimately he was destined to become a leading dealer of watches. Allana was a thrice-married man. He had two sons, Hussain and Fijey from his first wife. He had no child from his second wife. His third wife was Sharafi, the daughter of Mukhi Hashu, and the mother of Dr. Ghulam Ali Allana. - Fidai Khorasani By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1850-1925)
Muhammad bin Zain al-Abidin bin Karbalai Daud Khorasani, was also known as Fidai Khorasani and Haji Akhund in Iran. He was born in 1850 in Dizbad, a village located in the mountains between Mashhad and Nishapur. He traced his descent from Khaki Khorasani (d. 1646), the famous Ismaili poet. Fidai Khorasani took his formal education in Dizbad and studied in Bakiriya Madrasa in Mashhad. He was knowledgeable in religion since childhood and explored rare historical documents on Ismailism. - Varas Fadhu Piru Khalikdina By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
Period: (1885-1936)
Nur Muhammad was a devout Ismaili, who lived in Jimpir, Sind. His son Khalikdina however took up his abode at Jerruk. Khalikdina had three sons, Piru, Yonus and Juma. The elder son Piru, also called Pir Muhammad, was the Mukhi in Jerruk. Mukhi Piru had four sons, Fadhu, Aziz Ali, Amir Ali and Ghulam Hyder. The most prominent among them was Fadhu.
The real name of Fadhu was Fida Hussain, but he became better known as Fadhu. He was also called Fazal Ali. Fadhu was born in Jerruk on May 9, 1885. He was admitted in Alumal Trikamdas School for primary education in Karachi. He joined N.G. High School for higher education. After his father died in 1913, he had to take over charge of his father’s business. He also became a Commission Agent of a British firm, Ralli Bros. Ltd. in Karachi, exporting bones. - The History of Bognor Regis By : Katie Ibsen
Bognor is one of the oldest Saxon sites on record in West Sussex. The town is recorded in AD 680 as Bucgan ora meaning Bucge's shore. Bucge was one of the few Saxon women to have a place named after her. Over the years this Saxon-landing place became a small fishing village, and as with many places the name changed with time. - Ismaili Flag - Green Color - Its Special Features By : Dr. D.S. Merchant
"The Ismaili flag contains rich green colour with a red strip descending from left upper corner to the bottom of right side, making a cross mark in the flag. The nature of the characteristics, which the Ismaili flag, acquired green and red colours (lawn) from the historical context will be explored briefly in the following lines.
Green (akhdar) is synonymous with nature. For the Arabs, as for many other people, green is the symbol of good luck, of natural fertility, of vegetation, of youth. For Islam, the green standard of the Prophet and the green cloak of Ali bin Abu Talib have become the very emblems of the religion. As a beneficent colour, green belongs so naturally to the popular spirit of the Arabs that their colloquial language is full of expression where this colour symbolizes joy, gaiety or success. Green is mentioned six times in the Koran as an adjective (khudr, akhdar), vide 12:43, 46:18, 31, 36:80, 55:76 and 76:21, and once as a participle (22:63). Giving the description of green, the Koran also says, "Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets" (55:76) and "Do you not see that God sends down water from the cloud so the earth becomes green?" (22:63). In Syria, a green land is used in describing a lucky person. To wish somebody a good year, one uses the expression green year, and when one takes up residence in a new dwelling, green leaves of beet are hung there as a token of good luck. In Morocco, the expression my stirrups are green means, "I bring the rain when I travel into an area where it is awaited." The Prophet himself declared, "The sight of green is agreeable to the eyes as the sight of a beautiful woman" (al-Jahiz, Tarbi, p.137). - Birmingham and the Industrial Revolution By : Katie West
Birmingham was one of the most significant cities in the development of the industrial revolution. How did it achieve its position of prominence in early industry. - About The First Amendment By : fred joneses
I'm pretty sure that everyone has learned about The Bill of Rights from grade school from your teachers. - The Genuine Scent of UAE By : Roberto Bell
This is a helpful guide to explain the heavy scent of the local perfumes traditionally worn by men and women in Dubai. - A Guide to Body Language in Dubai By : Roberto Bell
This is a helpful guide to explain the meaning of body language and gesticulations in the United Arab Emirates. - Dubai Culture and Women - Do's and Don'ts By : Roberto Bell
This is a helpful guide to explain some of the intricacies of culture in Dubai where related to interaction with women. - The Real Aula Mallorquesa By : Jan77 Jan77
The Real Aula Mallorquesa, also called the the Escuela Miramar, was founded in 1276 by James I King of Majorca with the approval of H.H. Pope John XXII and reconstituted by H.R.H. don Francesco Mario Paternò Castello e Guttadauro as Head of the Royal House of Aragon Majorca and Sicily, also Grand Master of the Militare Ordine del Collare (Military Order of the Collar, MOC). It is an institution for higher studies which aims to bring together the various disciplines of Aragonese History, of Historical Studies related to it, and in general the pursuit of Traditional Studies and such as may be followed in the fields of Letters, Arts and Sciences; moreover it aims to publish academic papers and to support by all possible means the development and the deepening of the aforementioned studies. The Real Aula Mallorquesa is an international, cultural institution, independent, non-denominational and non-profit making as defined in Article 26 et seqq. of the Italian Civil Code. - How to Prepare a Military Vehicle Restoration Project By : Roberto Bell
As much as possible, buy high-quality tools so that you won’t experience problems during the restoration process. The tools play a big part in the restoration process. In case the tools you use are not good enough and become damaged in the middle of the restoration process, you will surely experience delay and unnecessary interruptions. - How to Draw a Military Vehicle By : Roberto Bell
A military army tank is one of the most common types of military vehicles. - How to Make a Military Vehicle Miniature Model By : Roberto Bell
A miniature model is an exact replica of something – their only difference is the size and the materials that they are made of. - Legal Regulations to Curtail Underage DWI By : Roberto Bell
Legal regulations that the state of Texas has enacted to slow down the epidemic of underage alcohol related accidents. - The Great Pyramid and the Bird of Fire By : Ken Klein.
One of the most mysterious myths of ancient Egypt was the legend of the Phoenix. Rundle Clark in explains the relationship of the bennu bird to the phoenix and the symbolism it was intended to invoke. - The Age of Enlightenment By : Peter Tompkins
While Egypt was under the control of the Ottoman turks in the 18th century it was an extreemly hazerdous undertaking to visit the Giza plateau. The lawless renegade bandits and Arabs were likely to ro or kill the unsuspecting traveler - Cruise in Russia - the best way to travel in Russia By : Roberto Bell
Russia is one of the top tourist destinations on our planet. Because it is so large, one of the best ways to discover Russia is on Cruise in Russia and here is why... - The Dawning of Light By : Peter Tompkins
Travel to the Giza plateau became a dangerous undertaking in the eighteenth century. Though Egypt was still nominally under the suzerainty of the Ottoman Turks, the traveler was likely to be robbed or killed by gangs of bandit or Arabs. - The Fire Phoenix and the Stars By : Ken Klein.
One of the most mysterious myths of ancient Egypt was the legend of the Phoenix. Rundle Clark in explains the relationship of the bennu bird to the phoenix and the symbolism it was intended to invoke. - The Great Pyramid, a Professor, Mathematician, an Engineer By : Ken Klein.
John Taylor, an amateur astronomer, London publisher and mathematician began a study in order to analyze the measurements of the Great Pyramid. He wanted to understand the Great Pyramid from a mathematician's point of view. - Why travel to Moscow By : Roberto Bell
There are many great destinations in the world, but some are truly special. One of the least travelled destinations is Russia. Why should you travel to Russia? - The Great Pyramid and The Divine Plan of the Ages By : Ken Klein.
The Bible in the first chapters of Genesis reveals God's plan so that we may understand the reason for life and death on this planet. These truths are also contained in the Great Pyramid, and without such knowledge it is impossible to understand the rest of the scriptures. - The Great Pyramid and the Advent of Pyramidology By : Ken Klein.
The idea that the Great Pyramid was merely a tomb of a pharaoh was rejected by many people over the centuries, but the real purpose for its existence was not discovered until well into the 19th century. - The advanced Egyptians By : Ken Klein.
Whatever mystical, occult or science-fiction tales may be associated with the Great Pyramid, it is still an extraordinary piece of masonry, and its designers must have been extraordinary beings. Who they were and when they built their Pyramid remains a mystery. So the quest continues. - The Egyptian cunundrum By : Ken Klein.
The many many unsolved mysteries impossible fetes, and mystical tales are all part of the mystique surrounding the Great Pyramid, yet there stands the most remarkable piece of masonry in history. The incredible design features alone suggests an intelligence far beyond what one would assume normal for that day.
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