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  1. Imran Abid
    Imran Abid

    Canonization Canonization  refers to the process of recognizing certain texts or teachings as authoritative and binding for a particular religious tradition. In Islam, the canonization process involved the recognition and compilation of the Quran as the central scripture of the faith. The process ofRead more

    Canonization

    Canonization  refers to the process of recognizing certain texts or teachings as authoritative and binding for a particular religious tradition. In Islam, the canonization process involved the recognition and compilation of the Quran as the central scripture of the faith.

    The process of canonization in Islam

    The process of canonization in Islam began during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic tradition, the Prophet received revelations from God over a period of 23 years, and he transmitted these revelations to his companions, who memorized them and wrote them down on various materials such as palm leaves, animal skins, and pieces of bone. The Prophet also designated certain individuals to act as scribes and to write down the revelations as he received them.

    After the death of the Prophet, his companions continued to transmit and memorize the Quran, and it became the primary source of Islamic teachings and practices. During the reign of the third caliph, Uthman, a standardized version of the Quran was compiled and distributed to the various regions of the Islamic empire, in order to ensure its preservation and prevent any discrepancies in the various recitations that had developed over time.

    The process of canonization in Islam was different from that of other religions, such as Christianity, where canonization involved the selection of certain texts from among many competing works. In Islam, the canonization process was based on the belief that the Quran was directly revealed by God to the Prophet Muhammad, and therefore it was considered to be the definitive and final word of God.

    In addition to the Quran, other sources of Islamic teachings and practices developed over time, including the Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) and the Sunnah (the way of life and example of the Prophet). These sources were compiled and codified over several centuries, and their authenticity and reliability were carefully scrutinized by Islamic scholars. While these sources are considered to be authoritative in Islam, they are considered secondary to the Quran in terms of their status as sources of religious authority.

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    Yes, absolutely! The saints are part of the communion of saints, which includes all believers in Christ who have died and are still living. This means that when you ask them to pray with you, they are standing with you in spirit before the throne of God. Pray to specific Saints according to their exRead more

    Yes, absolutely! The saints are part of the communion of saints, which includes all believers in Christ who have died and are still living. This means that when you ask them to pray with you, they are standing with you in spirit before the throne of God.

    Pray to specific Saints according to their experties and devotion. For example, if you need guidance in choosing a profession or vocation you may want to ask St Joseph for help. If you need courage or strength then look to St Michael and others like him who fought against evil forces.

    Catholics also frequently include specific prayers such as the rosary in praying along with the saints for miracles, healing, and protection from evil forces as well as spiritual enlightenment.

    Offer your prayer requests in confidence knowing that their intercessory power will help bring about change in your life through their spiritual connection with God . Ask for assistance from several saints who share a common purpose when applicable so that more people of faith can be enlisted on your behalf for total support.

    Recognize that a saint’s intercession is not limited by time or space due to being within the heavenly zone. Where all our needs can be adapted accordingly once there is faith and trust placed strongly on their practice . Understand that though they can provide physical guidance they can not make choices or decisions on our behalf but saints guide us toward greater understanding of those choices presented before us.

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    He changed her into a woodpecker because she was too selfish to dwell in a human form and enjoy the benefits that humans receive from the Lord, such as food, shelter, and a fire to keep them warm. The woodpecker would have to build its nest in the hard dry tree trunks and gather its scanty food by bRead more

    He changed her into a woodpecker because she was too selfish to dwell in a human form and enjoy the benefits that humans receive from the Lord, such as food, shelter, and a fire to keep them warm. The woodpecker would have to build its nest in the hard dry tree trunks and gather its scanty food by boring into them all day long.

    She was very selfish and so she decided to make the cakes a little smaller each time. This way she could save the dough for her next cake. But she soon noticed that the cakes were getting smaller and smaller until they looked too small to give away to anyone. Hence she had to put them away and forget about giving them to Saint Peter.

    She must have felt very bad because she was so greedy. She must have felt like she had deprived a poor saint of a piece of cake for no reason at all. She must have felt that her life was not worth living because she was so greedy and she had ruined the lives of others by being so selfish.

    Her greed caused her to lose her dignity as a human being. Her selfishness made her feel that she was not fit to live in a human form and enjoy the benefits of food, shelter, and a fire to keep her warm. She was therefore cursed by Saint Peter who changed her into a bird, a woodpecker.

    When Saint peter ask the old lady for a piece of cake is a very interesting story that is told from centuries. But it is important to remember that legend saint.

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    If you are a Christian, you may have heard that it is wrong to pray to saints. Many Protestants believe that praying to saints is wrong and a distraction from God. Catholics, on the other hand, believe that it is fine to ask the saints for prayer. Why Praying to Saints is Wrong? A common objection tRead more

    If you are a Christian, you may have heard that it is wrong to pray to saints. Many Protestants believe that praying to saints is wrong and a distraction from God. Catholics, on the other hand, believe that it is fine to ask the saints for prayer.

    Why Praying to Saints is Wrong?

    A common objection to praying to saints is that it violates the First Commandment, which says:

    You shall not make for yourself an idol (Ex. 20:4).

    Moreover, the Second Commandment prohibits the making of statues of any god. The Bible also says, that only one is acceptable between God and men, and that one is Jesus Christ. This means that no one should ever pray to the saints.

    Another common argument against prayers to the saints is wrong that they are not in heaven and thus do not go directly to God. However, this is simply a misconception that cannot be proven with Scripture.

    Saints are Christians in heaven who have died and are now in a heavenly place with God. They have a sincere interest in helping people on earth, and they can be a source of support in our difficult times.

    In Revelation chapter 5, we read that the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb and each one held a harp and a golden bowl full of incense. The prayers that they sang were the prayers of the saints in heaven.

    Unlike the dead who are in a state of “sleep” or those in heaven are conscious and alive. They are aware of their surroundings and the evil that exists on this earth.

    In the Bible, there are numerous passages that discourage the practice of praying to the saints. This is because the saints in heaven are not subject to the time and space limitations that exist in this life. Therefore, they can hear your prayers but can not answer them.

    Nevertheless, the Bible does not deny that these spirits can speak to us. Rather, we must recognize that these saints are the messengers of God’s love for us. Hence, we are not to seek out these saints to communicate with them, but instead to talk to them daily.

    Our goal should be to share our weaknesses with them and ask them to walk with us through those times. These saints are a model for holiness on earth, and we can copy their example of holiness to live a more perfect life with God.

    As a matter of fact, some Christians actually do ask the saints to pray for them. For example, some Catholics ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray for them or to ask a particular saint to pray for them.

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