This is a new series (1-24) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran. Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament says: God said, Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. Verse No. 24 in the New Testament says When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see.  ———————— The verse No. 24 in the Old Testament is Genesis 1:24 The verse continues talking about the creation of the heavens and the earth; now it is the sixth day of the creation.  The verse says: And God said, “Let the earth produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.   So, in the sixth day of the process of the creation of the heavens and the earth, God said: Let the earth produce (bring forth) living creatures after their kind: e.g. cattle and creeping things and beasts, livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. ———————— The verse No. 24 in the New Testament is Matthew 1:24 In the articles 18-23, Saint Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant and because he was a righteous man and unwilling to put her to shame, he did not want to expose her to public disgrace. So, he decided to divorce Saint Mary!  But an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.” Article 23 investigates the prophecy on the basis of : 1) How Does the Bible Use the Word “Virgin”? As a Woman or as a Place? 2) What the “Virgin” deserves according to the Bible? 3) Is the first Matthew’s Prophecy About the Lord Jesus Trustful? Matthew 1:24 says that When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. I wonder why the Bible in the Old Testament denies Saint Mary and in the New Testament persists and is adamant that Saint Mary was an ordinary woman, pledged to be married, her man did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he decided to divorce etc. Nevertheless, the Muslims believe that Saint Mary, peace be upon her; is that She lived and died as a “Pure, Untouched, and an Outstanding Virgin Woman”. although the Bible  insists that she was pledged to be married to Joseph, then she married him and then she had babies from him and then those babies are the brothers of God! ———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran is 2:17, Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW), Verses 2:8-20 are talking about the hypocrites Verse 2:8 (See article 15) states that the hypocrites say: ‘we believe in Allah and the last day, ‘ yet they are not believers. Verse 2:9 (See article 16) says: They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not. Verse 2:10 (See article 17) says: “There is a sickness in their (the hypocrites) hearts which Allah has increased; for them there is a painful punishment because they lie.” Verse 2:11 (See article 18) says: when it is said to them: Do not corrupt in the land;  they (the hypocrites) say: we are only reformers. Verse 2:12 (See article 19) says: are not they indeed the mischief-makers? but they perceive not. Verse 2:13 says: and when it is said to them: believe as the people believe they say: shall we believe as the fools believe? now surely they themselves are the fools, but they do not know Verse 2:14 says: when they meet those who believe, they say, ‘we, too believe. ‘ but when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: ‘we follow none but you, we were only mocking Verse 2:15 says: Allah shall pay them back their mockery, and he leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on. Verse 2:16 says: these are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction, Verse 2:17 continues talking about the hypocrites; and says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see. The meaning of verse 2:17 The verse gives their (the hypocrites) parable; it means that: The likeness of the hypocrites vis-à-vis Muhammad is as the likeness of one who kindles fire, lights a fire in the darkness in order to provide safety for his family, property and person, and when it sheds its light and he sees what is around him and feels secure, at that very moment the Fire is put out. Likewise, the hypocrites believed openly in Muhammad as well as in the Quran and by doing so they felt their persons, families and properties were safe, avoiding in the process imprisonment or death. But when they die Allah takes away their light, the benefit of their outward faith, and leaves them in darkness facing the hardships of the grave, where they cannot see any comfort. It is also said this simile refers to the Jews. In this respect, the likeness of the Jews vis-à-vis Muhammad is like a man who raises a flag in a lost battle and by doing so attracts other defeated fighters. But when they gather they put their flag down and, consequently, their benefit and safety immediately vanish. Similarly, the Jews used to say that Muhammad and the Quran, prior to its revelation, would support them. When it was revealed however they denied it and Allah took away their light, i.e. their desire to believe and the benefit of such belief. This is because although they wanted to believe in Muhammad they did not do so, and consequently they were left unable to see the guidance. Also, it is said that, their likeness, the way they are in their hypocrisy, is as the likeness of one who kindled, that is, one who lit a fire in darkness, and when it illumined all about him, so that he is able to see, and to feel warm and secure from those he feared, Allah took away their light, extinguishing it and left them in darkness, unable to see, what is around them, confused as to the way, in fear; likewise are those who have found temporary security by professing faith, but who will meet with terror and punishment upon death and in the Hereafter. ========== Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament Genesis 1:24 New International Version: 24] And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. New American Standard Version: 24] Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind: cattle and creeping things and beasts of the earth after their kind”; and it was so. English Standard Version: 24] And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. King James Version: 24] And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. ———————— Verse No. 24 in the New Testament Matthew 1:24 New International Version: 24] When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. New American Standard Version: 24] And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, English Standard Version: 24] When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, King James Version: 24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: ———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran Chapter 2:17 Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW) QARIB: their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. they could not see. SHAKIR: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see PICKTHAL: their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where they cannot see, YUSUFALI: their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. so they could not see. ========== It is very premature to ask this question: Is the Quran quoted from the Bible? Wait and you will see.
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And, President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers

This is a new series (1-24) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran.Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament says: God said, Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. Verse No. 24 in the New Testament says When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see.  ———————— The verse No. 24 in the Old Testament is Genesis 1:24 The verse continues talking about the creation of the heavens and the earth; now it is the sixth day of the creation.  The verse says: And God said, “Let the earth produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.  So, in the sixth day of the process of the creation of the heavens and the earth, God said: Let the earth produce (bring forth) living creatures after their kind: e.g. cattle and creeping things and beasts, livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.———————— The verse No. 24 in the New Testament is Matthew 1:24 In the articles 18-23, Saint Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant and because he was a righteous man and unwilling to put her to shame, he did not want to expose her to public disgrace. So, he decided to divorce Saint Mary!  But an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.”Article 23 investigates the prophecy on the basis of :1) How Does the Bible Use the Word “Virgin”? As a Woman or as a Place?2) What the “Virgin” deserves according to the Bible?3) Is the first Matthew’s Prophecy About the Lord Jesus Trustful? Matthew 1:24 says that When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.I wonder why the Bible in the Old Testament denies Saint Mary and in the New Testament persists and is adamant that Saint Mary was an ordinary woman, pledged to be married, her man did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he decided to divorce etc.Nevertheless, the Muslims believe that Saint Mary, peace be upon her; is thatShe lived and died as a “Pure, Untouched, and an Outstanding Virgin Woman”. although the Bible  insists that she was pledged to be married to Joseph, then she married him and then she had babies from him and then those babies are the brothers of God!———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran is 2:17, Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW), Verses 2:8-20 are talking about the hypocritesVerse 2:8 (See article 15) states that the hypocrites say: ‘we believe in Allah and the last day, ‘ yet they are not believers. Verse 2:9 (See article 16) says: They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.Verse 2:10 (See article 17) says: “There is a sickness in their (the hypocrites) hearts which Allah has increased; for them there is a painful punishment because they lie.”Verse 2:11 (See article 18) says: when it is said to them: Do not corrupt in the land;  they (the hypocrites) say: we are only reformers.Verse 2:12 (See article 19) says: are not they indeed the mischief-makers? but they perceive not.Verse 2:13 says: and when it is said to them: believe as the people believe they say: shall we believe as the fools believe? now surely they themselves are the fools, but they do not knowVerse 2:14 says: when they meet those who believe, they say, ‘we, too believe. ‘ but when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: ‘we follow none but you, we were only mockingVerse 2:15 says: Allah shall pay them back their mockery, and he leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.Verse 2:16 says: these are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction,Verse 2:17 continues talking about the hypocrites; and says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see. The meaning of verse 2:17The verse gives their (the hypocrites) parable; it means that:The likeness of the hypocrites vis-à-vis Muhammad is as the likeness of one who kindles fire, lights a fire in the darkness in order to provide safety for his family, property and person, and when it sheds its light and he sees what is around him and feels secure, at that very moment the Fire is put out. Likewise, the hypocrites believed openly in Muhammad as well as in the Quran and by doing so they felt their persons, families and properties were safe, avoiding in the process imprisonment or death. But when they die Allah takes away their light, the benefit of their outward faith, and leaves them in darkness facing the hardships of the grave, where they cannot see any comfort.It is also said this simile refers to the Jews. In this respect, the likeness of the Jews vis-à-vis Muhammad is like a man who raises a flag in a lost battle and by doing so attracts other defeated fighters. But when they gather they put their flag down and, consequently, their benefit and safety immediately vanish. Similarly, the Jews used to say that Muhammad and the Quran, prior to its revelation, would support them. When it was revealed however they denied it and Allah took away their light, i.e. their desire to believe and the benefit of such belief. This is because although they wanted to believe in Muhammad they did not do so, and consequently they were left unable to see the guidance.Also, it is said that, their likeness, the way they are in their hypocrisy, is as the likeness of one who kindled, that is, one who lit a fire in darkness, and when it illumined all about him, so that he is able to see, and to feel warm and secure from those he feared, Allah took away their light, extinguishing it and left them in darkness, unable to see, what is around them, confused as to the way, in fear; likewise are those who have found temporary security by professing faith, but who will meet with terror and punishment upon death and in the Hereafter. ========== Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations Verse No. 24 in the Old TestamentGenesis 1:24New International Version:24] And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.New American Standard Version:24] Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind: cattle and creeping things and beasts of the earth after their kind”; and it was so.English Standard Version:24] And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so.King James Version:24] And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.———————— Verse No. 24 in the New TestamentMatthew 1:24New International Version:24] When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.New American Standard Version:24] And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife,English Standard Version:24] When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,King James Version:24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: ———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble QuranChapter 2:17Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW) QARIB: their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. they could not see. SHAKIR: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see PICKTHAL: their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where they cannot see, YUSUFALI: their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. so they could not see.========== It is very premature to ask this question:Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?Wait and you will see.
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And, President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers

This is a new series (1-24) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran.Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament says: God said, Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. Verse No. 24 in the New Testament says When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see.  ———————— The verse No. 24 in the Old Testament is Genesis 1:24 The verse continues talking about the creation of the heavens and the earth; now it is the sixth day of the creation.  The verse says: And God said, “Let the earth produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.  So, in the sixth day of the process of the creation of the heavens and the earth, God said: Let the earth produce (bring forth) living creatures after their kind: e.g. cattle and creeping things and beasts, livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.———————— The verse No. 24 in the New Testament is Matthew 1:24 In the articles 18-23, Saint Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant and because he was a righteous man and unwilling to put her to shame, he did not want to expose her to public disgrace. So, he decided to divorce Saint Mary!  But an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.”Article 23 investigates the prophecy on the basis of :1) How Does the Bible Use the Word “Virgin”? As a Woman or as a Place?2) What the “Virgin” deserves according to the Bible?3) Is the first Matthew’s Prophecy About the Lord Jesus Trustful? Matthew 1:24 says that When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.I wonder why the Bible in the Old Testament denies Saint Mary and in the New Testament persists and is adamant that Saint Mary was an ordinary woman, pledged to be married, her man did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he decided to divorce etc.Nevertheless, the Muslims believe that Saint Mary, peace be upon her; is thatShe lived and died as a “Pure, Untouched, and an Outstanding Virgin Woman”. although the Bible  insists that she was pledged to be married to Joseph, then she married him and then she had babies from him and then those babies are the brothers of God!———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran is 2:17, Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW), Verses 2:8-20 are talking about the hypocritesVerse 2:8 (See article 15) states that the hypocrites say: ‘we believe in Allah and the last day, ‘ yet they are not believers. Verse 2:9 (See article 16) says: They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.Verse 2:10 (See article 17) says: “There is a sickness in their (the hypocrites) hearts which Allah has increased; for them there is a painful punishment because they lie.”Verse 2:11 (See article 18) says: when it is said to them: Do not corrupt in the land;  they (the hypocrites) say: we are only reformers.Verse 2:12 (See article 19) says: are not they indeed the mischief-makers? but they perceive not.Verse 2:13 says: and when it is said to them: believe as the people believe they say: shall we believe as the fools believe? now surely they themselves are the fools, but they do not knowVerse 2:14 says: when they meet those who believe, they say, ‘we, too believe. ‘ but when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: ‘we follow none but you, we were only mockingVerse 2:15 says: Allah shall pay them back their mockery, and he leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.Verse 2:16 says: these are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction,Verse 2:17 continues talking about the hypocrites; and says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see. The meaning of verse 2:17The verse gives their (the hypocrites) parable; it means that:The likeness of the hypocrites vis-à-vis Muhammad is as the likeness of one who kindles fire, lights a fire in the darkness in order to provide safety for his family, property and person, and when it sheds its light and he sees what is around him and feels secure, at that very moment the Fire is put out. Likewise, the hypocrites believed openly in Muhammad as well as in the Quran and by doing so they felt their persons, families and properties were safe, avoiding in the process imprisonment or death. But when they die Allah takes away their light, the benefit of their outward faith, and leaves them in darkness facing the hardships of the grave, where they cannot see any comfort.It is also said this simile refers to the Jews. In this respect, the likeness of the Jews vis-à-vis Muhammad is like a man who raises a flag in a lost battle and by doing so attracts other defeated fighters. But when they gather they put their flag down and, consequently, their benefit and safety immediately vanish. Similarly, the Jews used to say that Muhammad and the Quran, prior to its revelation, would support them. When it was revealed however they denied it and Allah took away their light, i.e. their desire to believe and the benefit of such belief. This is because although they wanted to believe in Muhammad they did not do so, and consequently they were left unable to see the guidance.Also, it is said that, their likeness, the way they are in their hypocrisy, is as the likeness of one who kindled, that is, one who lit a fire in darkness, and when it illumined all about him, so that he is able to see, and to feel warm and secure from those he feared, Allah took away their light, extinguishing it and left them in darkness, unable to see, what is around them, confused as to the way, in fear; likewise are those who have found temporary security by professing faith, but who will meet with terror and punishment upon death and in the Hereafter. ========== Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations Verse No. 24 in the Old TestamentGenesis 1:24New International Version:24] And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.New American Standard Version:24] Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind: cattle and creeping things and beasts of the earth after their kind”; and it was so.English Standard Version:24] And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so.King James Version:24] And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.———————— Verse No. 24 in the New TestamentMatthew 1:24New International Version:24] When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.New American Standard Version:24] And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife,English Standard Version:24] When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,King James Version:24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: ———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble QuranChapter 2:17Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW) QARIB: their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. they could not see. SHAKIR: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see PICKTHAL: their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where they cannot see, YUSUFALI: their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. so they could not see.========== It is very premature to ask this question:Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?Wait and you will see.
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And, President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers

This is a new series (1-24) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran.Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament says: God said, Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. Verse No. 24 in the New Testament says When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see.  ———————— The verse No. 24 in the Old Testament is Genesis 1:24 The verse continues talking about the creation of the heavens and the earth; now it is the sixth day of the creation.  The verse says: And God said, “Let the earth produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.  So, in the sixth day of the process of the creation of the heavens and the earth, God said: Let the earth produce (bring forth) living creatures after their kind: e.g. cattle and creeping things and beasts, livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.———————— The verse No. 24 in the New Testament is Matthew 1:24 In the articles 18-23, Saint Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant and because he was a righteous man and unwilling to put her to shame, he did not want to expose her to public disgrace. So, he decided to divorce Saint Mary!  But an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.”Article 23 investigates the prophecy on the basis of :1) How Does the Bible Use the Word “Virgin”? As a Woman or as a Place?2) What the “Virgin” deserves according to the Bible?3) Is the first Matthew’s Prophecy About the Lord Jesus Trustful? Matthew 1:24 says that When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.I wonder why the Bible in the Old Testament denies Saint Mary and in the New Testament persists and is adamant that Saint Mary was an ordinary woman, pledged to be married, her man did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he decided to divorce etc.Nevertheless, the Muslims believe that Saint Mary, peace be upon her; is thatShe lived and died as a “Pure, Untouched, and an Outstanding Virgin Woman”. although the Bible  insists that she was pledged to be married to Joseph, then she married him and then she had babies from him and then those babies are the brothers of God!———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran is 2:17, Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW), Verses 2:8-20 are talking about the hypocritesVerse 2:8 (See article 15) states that the hypocrites say: ‘we believe in Allah and the last day, ‘ yet they are not believers. Verse 2:9 (See article 16) says: They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.Verse 2:10 (See article 17) says: “There is a sickness in their (the hypocrites) hearts which Allah has increased; for them there is a painful punishment because they lie.”Verse 2:11 (See article 18) says: when it is said to them: Do not corrupt in the land;  they (the hypocrites) say: we are only reformers.Verse 2:12 (See article 19) says: are not they indeed the mischief-makers? but they perceive not.Verse 2:13 says: and when it is said to them: believe as the people believe they say: shall we believe as the fools believe? now surely they themselves are the fools, but they do not knowVerse 2:14 says: when they meet those who believe, they say, ‘we, too believe. ‘ but when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: ‘we follow none but you, we were only mockingVerse 2:15 says: Allah shall pay them back their mockery, and he leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.Verse 2:16 says: these are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction,Verse 2:17 continues talking about the hypocrites; and says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see. The meaning of verse 2:17The verse gives their (the hypocrites) parable; it means that:The likeness of the hypocrites vis-à-vis Muhammad is as the likeness of one who kindles fire, lights a fire in the darkness in order to provide safety for his family, property and person, and when it sheds its light and he sees what is around him and feels secure, at that very moment the Fire is put out. Likewise, the hypocrites believed openly in Muhammad as well as in the Quran and by doing so they felt their persons, families and properties were safe, avoiding in the process imprisonment or death. But when they die Allah takes away their light, the benefit of their outward faith, and leaves them in darkness facing the hardships of the grave, where they cannot see any comfort.It is also said this simile refers to the Jews. In this respect, the likeness of the Jews vis-à-vis Muhammad is like a man who raises a flag in a lost battle and by doing so attracts other defeated fighters. But when they gather they put their flag down and, consequently, their benefit and safety immediately vanish. Similarly, the Jews used to say that Muhammad and the Quran, prior to its revelation, would support them. When it was revealed however they denied it and Allah took away their light, i.e. their desire to believe and the benefit of such belief. This is because although they wanted to believe in Muhammad they did not do so, and consequently they were left unable to see the guidance.Also, it is said that, their likeness, the way they are in their hypocrisy, is as the likeness of one who kindled, that is, one who lit a fire in darkness, and when it illumined all about him, so that he is able to see, and to feel warm and secure from those he feared, Allah took away their light, extinguishing it and left them in darkness, unable to see, what is around them, confused as to the way, in fear; likewise are those who have found temporary security by professing faith, but who will meet with terror and punishment upon death and in the Hereafter. ========== Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations Verse No. 24 in the Old TestamentGenesis 1:24New International Version:24] And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.New American Standard Version:24] Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind: cattle and creeping things and beasts of the earth after their kind”; and it was so.English Standard Version:24] And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so.King James Version:24] And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.———————— Verse No. 24 in the New TestamentMatthew 1:24New International Version:24] When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.New American Standard Version:24] And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife,English Standard Version:24] When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,King James Version:24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: ———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble QuranChapter 2:17Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW) QARIB: their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. they could not see. SHAKIR: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see PICKTHAL: their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where they cannot see, YUSUFALI: their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. so they could not see.========== It is very premature to ask this question:Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?Wait and you will see.
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And, President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers

This is a new series (1-24) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran.Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament says: God said, Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. Verse No. 24 in the New Testament says When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see.  ———————— The verse No. 24 in the Old Testament is Genesis 1:24 The verse continues talking about the creation of the heavens and the earth; now it is the sixth day of the creation.  The verse says: And God said, “Let the earth produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.  So, in the sixth day of the process of the creation of the heavens and the earth, God said: Let the earth produce (bring forth) living creatures after their kind: e.g. cattle and creeping things and beasts, livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.———————— The verse No. 24 in the New Testament is Matthew 1:24 In the articles 18-23, Saint Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant and because he was a righteous man and unwilling to put her to shame, he did not want to expose her to public disgrace. So, he decided to divorce Saint Mary!  But an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.”Article 23 investigates the prophecy on the basis of :1) How Does the Bible Use the Word “Virgin”? As a Woman or as a Place?2) What the “Virgin” deserves according to the Bible?3) Is the first Matthew’s Prophecy About the Lord Jesus Trustful? Matthew 1:24 says that When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.I wonder why the Bible in the Old Testament denies Saint Mary and in the New Testament persists and is adamant that Saint Mary was an ordinary woman, pledged to be married, her man did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he decided to divorce etc.Nevertheless, the Muslims believe that Saint Mary, peace be upon her; is thatShe lived and died as a “Pure, Untouched, and an Outstanding Virgin Woman”. although the Bible  insists that she was pledged to be married to Joseph, then she married him and then she had babies from him and then those babies are the brothers of God!———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble Quran is 2:17, Chapter 2 is Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW), Verses 2:8-20 are talking about the hypocritesVerse 2:8 (See article 15) states that the hypocrites say: ‘we believe in Allah and the last day, ‘ yet they are not believers. Verse 2:9 (See article 16) says: They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.Verse 2:10 (See article 17) says: “There is a sickness in their (the hypocrites) hearts which Allah has increased; for them there is a painful punishment because they lie.”Verse 2:11 (See article 18) says: when it is said to them: Do not corrupt in the land;  they (the hypocrites) say: we are only reformers.Verse 2:12 (See article 19) says: are not they indeed the mischief-makers? but they perceive not.Verse 2:13 says: and when it is said to them: believe as the people believe they say: shall we believe as the fools believe? now surely they themselves are the fools, but they do not knowVerse 2:14 says: when they meet those who believe, they say, ‘we, too believe. ‘ but when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: ‘we follow none but you, we were only mockingVerse 2:15 says: Allah shall pay them back their mockery, and he leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.Verse 2:16 says: these are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction,Verse 2:17 continues talking about the hypocrites; and says: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see. The meaning of verse 2:17The verse gives their (the hypocrites) parable; it means that:The likeness of the hypocrites vis-à-vis Muhammad is as the likeness of one who kindles fire, lights a fire in the darkness in order to provide safety for his family, property and person, and when it sheds its light and he sees what is around him and feels secure, at that very moment the Fire is put out. Likewise, the hypocrites believed openly in Muhammad as well as in the Quran and by doing so they felt their persons, families and properties were safe, avoiding in the process imprisonment or death. But when they die Allah takes away their light, the benefit of their outward faith, and leaves them in darkness facing the hardships of the grave, where they cannot see any comfort.It is also said this simile refers to the Jews. In this respect, the likeness of the Jews vis-à-vis Muhammad is like a man who raises a flag in a lost battle and by doing so attracts other defeated fighters. But when they gather they put their flag down and, consequently, their benefit and safety immediately vanish. Similarly, the Jews used to say that Muhammad and the Quran, prior to its revelation, would support them. When it was revealed however they denied it and Allah took away their light, i.e. their desire to believe and the benefit of such belief. This is because although they wanted to believe in Muhammad they did not do so, and consequently they were left unable to see the guidance.Also, it is said that, their likeness, the way they are in their hypocrisy, is as the likeness of one who kindled, that is, one who lit a fire in darkness, and when it illumined all about him, so that he is able to see, and to feel warm and secure from those he feared, Allah took away their light, extinguishing it and left them in darkness, unable to see, what is around them, confused as to the way, in fear; likewise are those who have found temporary security by professing faith, but who will meet with terror and punishment upon death and in the Hereafter. ========== Verse No. 24 in the Old Testament, the New Testament in four different versions of the Bible; and in the Noble Quran in Four different Translations Verse No. 24 in the Old TestamentGenesis 1:24New International Version:24] And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.New American Standard Version:24] Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind: cattle and creeping things and beasts of the earth after their kind”; and it was so.English Standard Version:24] And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so.King James Version:24] And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.———————— Verse No. 24 in the New TestamentMatthew 1:24New International Version:24] When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.New American Standard Version:24] And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife,English Standard Version:24] When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,King James Version:24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: ———————— Verse No. 24 in the Noble QuranChapter 2:17Surah AL-BAQARA (THE COW) QARIB: their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. they could not see. SHAKIR: their parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness– they do not see PICKTHAL: their likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where they cannot see, YUSUFALI: their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. so they could not see.========== It is very premature to ask this question:Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?Wait and you will see.
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And, President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers

Since the year eight hundred ten the city of Venice, Italy has been standing strong and mighty with its ever present clock tower, and St. Marks square. What few people know however is that ‘The city of Venice rests on the hearts of Larch.’ In the ninth century the name ‘Pine’ had yet to be coined, so today if you translate that saying, you get, ‘The city of Venice rests on the hearts of Pine.’ Today heart Pine is a very valuable building commodity, so imagine that the entire city of Venice rests on hundreds of thousands of antique, ‘hearts of pine,’ trunk, bark and all.
Pine trees throughout the world, have, since the beginning of time, been a key factor in the advancement of man kind. When cave men discovered fire, it was such a hot commodity that in order to keep their precious new discovery burning throughout the night, they would collect pine cones from the forests of towering pine trees and place them on the smoldering embers. The resin would act with the moisture of the pine cones and burn for hours. The next morning the Neanderthals were able to stoke the fire, and billows of smoke would come wisping out and as they added twigs of slag pine, and small, dry, kindling, branches the flames would begin to pour forth. The men would catch fish with triton’s made from twisted and carved pine tree branches, and kill boar, and small game with spears caved from the small, strait, trunks of young pine trees. As the women would make loin cloths from the skins of large animals and cook food over flames, the men were experimenting with building. It is thought by some that the caveman evolved into the Neanderthal when he learned how to build. The evolving men would drive posts into the ground and strap pine tree limbs to the top using the sinews of animals, and resin from the pine tree was used to help secure pine tree needles to the roof for shelter.
Pine trees are evergreen, coniferous, (conebearing) trees that are found in all parts of the world (six of seven continents). There are approximately one hundred twenty species of pine trees. There are short pine trees, tall pine trees, wide pine trees, skinny pine trees and colored Pine trees. Pine trees have green to bluish grey leaves in the form of needles that are arranged in bundles of two to five or six to eight, depending on species. The cones of pine trees range in size from ½” to 12 inches. The Longleaf pine, Pinus paulustris, bears one of the largest cones, up to 10 inches and the Mugo pine, Pinus mugo, has one of the smallest cones at ¾” to 2″. Pine trees can tower to 130 feet high, such as the Longleaf pine, or grow to a shrubby 8 feet high, such as Mugo pines.
Pine trees are so adaptable that they are known to naturally cross pollinate between species to evolve into an improved species. This is the case with the Sonderegger Pine, Pinus palastris x Pinus teada, of the Southeast. A natural hybrid cross between Longleaf Pine and Loblolly pine that takes on the best qualities of both species: longer pine needles and fatter pine cones with faster consistent growth, resulting in a mature tree in an unbelievably short amount of time.
Pine trees are the leading source for paper products and building materials in the world. Loblolly pine, Pinus teada, is one of the leading timber species in the United States, growing from New Jersey to Florida to Texas. The timbers of this species are very compact and make them a great choice for pine tree flooring.
In the 19th century, pine tree growers noticed that the sap from pine trees could be collected and boiled down with several bi-products that could be equally marketed, making the “Tree Sap Boom” so successful. Resin oil could be taken for cough, and scratchy throat, and some soaps, and glues were also processed, with turpentine as the primary bi-product. Pine trees also began to be harvested around this time on a commercial level devastating forests to make paper, and build houses.
Pine trees are also known throughout the outdoor world as a survival plant. The cambium, or sub-bark, is moist and almost sweet, but rich in vitamins A and C. In Sweden in the winter time the Swedes often make ’strunt’ tea from the needles and tiny baby pine cones of the Pinus nigra – European Black Pine tree or Austrian Pine tree.
Pine tree cultivars recommended to plant and grow in the United States, whether, you grow them as a specimen tree, or plant entire Pine tree plantations are as follows: Loblolly Pine, Pinus taeda; Longleaf Pine, Pinus palustris; Mugo Pine, Pinus mugo ‘Compacta’; Slash Pine, Pinus elliottii; Sonderegger Pine, Pinus x ‘Sondereggeri’; and White Pine, Pinus strobus.
“Strange that so few come to the woods to see how the pine tree lives and grows and spires, lifting its evergreen arms to the light ….. to see its perfect success.” — Henry David Thoreau

Patrick A. Malcolm, owner of TyTy Nursery, has an M.S. degree in Biochemistry and has cultivated pine trees for over three decades.

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What is the simplest way to get yourself motivated to accomplish something? As a matter of fact, just answering that single question can be a great way to get your daily dose of motivation. Below I have laid out seven simple means for motivation that have been proven to work for myself and countless others as well. Certainly, they will work for you too. 1. Entertain your senses. Take a moment and imagine the feeling of satisfaction at the end result to your effort in clear detail. The imagination drives many people to spend countless dollars on things such as miracle weight loss pills and get rich quick scams. You know the drill. You see an ad in a magazine or a commercial on late night television and your imagination does the rest of the work. A gifted salesperson can have you out enjoying your brand new sport scar in your imagination in a matter of minutes, and you’ll feel inspired to take action on that imagined thought to make it real. Now just take this same formula and sell yourself on any of your desired goals. 2. Get the word out. Don’t we all love to talk on and on about things that we love? You bet! Those who know me well know that when I start talking about anything related to personal development I get pumped up. I mean really pumped up! Find yourself a friend who is a good listener that you can trust and tell them all about your goals and aspirations. By talking about your goals you have just started the process of bringing your vision into fruition. You will feel that tiny spark start to turn into a flame which will then explode into a full blown fire. Another benefit of talking to someone you can trust about your goal is that you will also be held accountable by the person who you are talking to. If you “talk the talk” then you have to “walk the walk” so this will guarantee to add spark to your motivation. 3. Utilize pain and pleasure for motivation. Anyone who has been around the self help community for a while has probably heard of Anthony Robbins. He is a big advocate of utilizing the pain/pleasure principle in the art of motivation. Robbins teaches a technique called Neuro Associative Conditioning (NAC) which is similar to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He advocates linking pain with not acting and pleasure with taking action. Stop for a minute and think of what the scene may be like if you didn’t take action on your goal. What would life be like 6 months from now if you didn’t act? Just thinking about that vision alone will motivate you to take the necessary steps that you’ve been avoiding by linking pain to it. Associating pain to not acting is only half of the equation though. Make sure you also link pleasure to the desired outcome and you will be well on your way to achieving your goal. 4. Be passionate. If you are finding it a little difficult to get motivated to perform a particular task at hand that needs to get done, it might be a sign for you to find another hobby. But if it’s just something that you don’t feel like doing, envision the end result it clearly in your mind and get pumped up about it. Maybe you don’t feel like working out today, but when you think about how good it will feel when you have the body of your dreams, you’ll get motivated. 5. Cultivate a positive mental attitude. Stop and think about how much you get accomplished when you are depressed or just in a bad mood in general. I bet it’s not very much. It’s almost impossible to be both depressed and motivated at the same time. It’s just not going to happen. Drive out these negative thoughts and feelings and you’ll be sure to unleash your motivation. You can raise your vibrations and put yourself in a better mood by doing something such as listening to your favorite music or watching a movie that inspires you. Music has always been a big motivator for me and it works like magic to raise my vibrations and put me in a positive mood. As a result, I am much more motivated and productive while performing tasks such as working out or even writing for that matter. I just find that I get a lot more accomplished while listening to my favorite tunes and I’m sure you will to. 6. Fuel your body with “real” energy. Coffee or Red Bull can give you a good swift surge of power, but at some point you need some “real” energy to keep yourself motivated. Be sure to exercise on a regular basis, get enough quality sleep, and go easy on the sugar – the sugar crash that you experience will leave you sluggish which in turn will definitely destroy your motivation. 7. Just do something! Last but not least, just DO SOMETHING! It doesn’t matter if it is just a small step; it’s the simple fact that you take it that will make the difference. Commit to writing one sentence and before you know it you’ll have a complete article. Keep that going and you will eventually have written a novel. Clean one room in your house and the next thing you know you’re on a roll and can’t stop; before you know it the whole home is spotless. The key is to create momentum. Any small step in the right direction creates perpetual motion. It can be compared to lighting some kindling to start a fire. What starts as a single spark in no time at all turns into a raging blaze. It’s always the first step that is the hardest but once you take it the rest seems to just flow right along. Now you have seven ways to get yourself motivated that will cost you absolutely nothing but a little effort. As with anything worthwhile in life, the key is to take action. So the next question is how do you get motivated to do that? Well, that’s entirely up to you. Another great motivator, by the way, can be just to laugh a little at the task at hand. Laughing often lightens up the feeling of totally being overwhelmed and can make even the toughest challenge seem like a small matter. There you have it, an extra bonus to add to your list.
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This article is designed to assist people who have a desire of achieving greater heights by implementing very simple and yet powerful concepts that have the potential to change your life completely. It is not intended to be a article based on hypothetical research nor is it a philosophical treatise, but will be a succession of articles to help uncover information that will bring a lasting incentive allowing you to unleash your inner resources of strength and dynamic willpower to the fore. It is a compilation of information presented in simple layman’s English that is intended to bring immense joy and success in your life. I will cover some profound and dynamic truths conveyed in few potent words that kindle a renewed sense of awareness of our limitless latent inner resources waiting to burst into the open. Also, some practical expressions that have the potential to bring success, health, wealth and enduring happiness. One of the most difficult points to reconcile in life is the paradox that suffering exists in this world. Suffering is eminent. Of course, what is equally important is realizing that the acquisition and possession of wealth is not a ruler that measures one’s happiness. If joy truly were to be found in materials, then all those who experience the ‘thrill’ of it by coming into contact with the object would observe the same measure of joy. In life, people are continuously motivated by inevitable impulses – from sorrow and craving to seeking joy and absolute fulfillment. In the quest to embrace all happiness, people are compelled to run after the enjoyable and agreeable, while confronting the opposites, they will avoid undesirable objects and disagreeable environments. Throughout history, all achievers conscious or subconsciously have used five principles, which are common to absolute progress in all aspects of life. The 5 Principles to Unlocking Wealth These principles are some keys to unlocking amazing cache of wealth, abundance and success. They are all centered on our true innate qualities, which are universal and have a spiritual basis. These principles are: Truth Righteousness Peace Love, and Non-violence The practice of these virtues will enable anyone to progress in life without any doubt. The reason is simple. These universal principles are all attractive and needless to say, they form the cornerstones of the code of ethics. You cannot go wrong practicing the importance of moral values, codes of conduct and obeying the Law of Nature in your pursuit of Wealth. In the coming articles, you will discover the goal of reaching financial freedom while at the same time, acquiring the perfect art of happiness through the understanding that the measure of joy is not ‘directly’ proportional to just monetary wealth. These concise, precise and straight-to-the-point articles will explore avenues that are most definitely going to change your life for the better. They will delve on subject areas relevant to aspects of your personal life and growth. I am convinced this will bring back that smile on your face. They will be clear, focused and above all readable, which you will enjoy. It Can Never Happen? While pessimism warns us of dangers lurking before our very own eyes, optimism may propel us into false security. Pessimism should only be considered initial and not a final predicament in any situation – this is the first step to success. Time and again, we have been subjected to instances that are disturbing, and deep within us we ‘realize’ the potential dangers and risks surrounding us, and the ‘voice’ within adamantly rejects this threatening situation confronting us, as such because we fail to recognize this ‘voice’ within us. Our mental clinging to the outer world detaches us from the inner voice of ‘TRUTH’ thereby throwing us totally off the track. The second step to success and wealth is to convince yourself of the importance of self-control, self awareness and self-discipline. We must listen to the voice within and realize the existence of the innate force or the Dynamic Willpower – the mighty power expressing through the mind, body and the intellect! Thus the second step requires that you develop faith in not just what you can do and achieve but most importantly developing faith in yourself (your innate, inherent and latent qualities). Step three requires that through constant vigilance, employing the power of intelligence, self analysis and introspection and through careful understanding and use of these concepts, you can learn to live beyond the demands of the mind in whatever environment you find yourself – this will qualify you to implement and embrace the road to wealth. There is no such thing as a free lunch. If you hate to put in any work/effort but love to attain success, you will have to reconsider your views. So to achieve success, you have to put in the work and effort. The best thing to do is to find out what is your greatest passion and then find out if it is possible to make money from doing it. ”If you do not start you will not succeed.” The statement ‘haste makes waste’ stands true even today, and more often than not, some of us tend to feel frustrated when we cannot live up to our ideals and the standards we set for ourselves all the time. On other occasions, we may feel that had we taken the challenge that came our way that perhaps things may well have changed for the better, yet there is also the possibility that in our over anxiety to reach the goal we try too hard and burn ourselves out entirely! Has This Happened to You? The question that now remains to be asked is how do we begin, how can we achieve success in life? It is my intention that this article will help answer some of your questions satisfactorily, eliminating confusion or anomalies whatsoever. There are many strategies that one can employ and various means through which you can assist yourself to achieving your goal. One common thread in all of them is self-belief, self-righteousness or honesty and ethical living (in words, deeds, thoughts and actions) pertaining to your lifestyle – this is Step four. In any business the emphasis on moral and ethical standards ranks the highest, and this should not be ignored or overlooked. The only way to achieve equanimity, balance or equilibrium even after you become the wealthiest individual is to have your sense of realizing the true essence of life. Nothing in life is constant. Life is ever changing and things that seem to have existence today may cease to exist tomorrow and this is a fact that you – and everyone else – must learn to accept. Step five, when you discover something profound and beautiful, the natural tendency is to share it with others. It is my intention that in this and future articles you will discover what are some of the true ways to achieve complete success. Also, that the information provided will help you to unleash your innate qualities, thereby allowing you to reap the benefits and the rewards that thousands of people all over the world at this very second are enjoying because they have become wealthy. By following and adhering to the suggestions within this and the upcoming articles, it is my sincere belief that you will unleash the potential to succeed in your life as you so desire. ”Wealth is more than just money.” Wishing You Great Success! Shanley MacKenzie copyright 2007 Shanley MacKenzie
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