what is the name of the Angel
that showed Hagar, the Mother of Ismael,
the site of the Holy Water to save her son.
Ismael is the brother of Isaac, both of
Abraham, the father of both Islam and Judaism.
3:44 AM
September 16, 05
18th Day of the Tree of Life
Meditations
"Zamzam
The angel showed Hajar a spring of water right by the place where she had laid the dying Isma'il. Tradition suggests that the water came from the place where his feet scoured the sand as he suffered his fever. Hajar called the well Zamzam and it symbolises the truth that when all seems lost, God is still present, with healing and life for the soul.
The Zamzam well is in the courtyard of the great Mosque in Makkah and pilgrims collect water from it to drink and take home. Many dip their white clothes in it and keep them for use at their burial."
http://www.projectgcse.co.uk/rs/hajj.htm
"The haram, or holy area of Mecca, is a sanctuary in which violence to people, animals, and even plants is not permitted. The word haram carries the dual meaning of forbidden and sacred. As a symbol of ritual purification, on approaching its boundaries the male pilgrim dons an ihram, two white seamless pieces of cloth, although many don the ihram upon first arriving in the kingdom. Women wear a white dress and head scarf and may choose to veil their faces, although it is not required. Once properly attired, pilgrims enter a state of purity in which they avoid bathing, cutting hair and nails, violence, arguing, and sexua| relations.
Approaching Mecca, pilgrims shout, "I am here, O Lord, I am here!" They enter the Grand Mosque surrounding the Kaaba, a cube-shaped sanctuary first built, according to Muslim tradition, by Abraham and his son Ismail. The Kaaba contains a black stone believed to have been given to Abraham by the angel Gabriel, according to some sources, and by others, to have been simply part of the structure of the original Kaaba. In pre-Islamic times, the Kaaba was the object of pilgrimage, housing the idols of the pagan jahiliya, the age of ignorance, and, according to Islamic tradition, was cleansed by Muhammad of idols and rededicated to the worship of the one God. "
http://countrystudies.us/saudi-arabia/30.htm
"Beautifully packaged jug of pure Zam Zam water imported from Mecca. As related in the Hadith, Zam Zam water is a blessed water which is used to cure "what ever it is drunk for." Makes a very special gift. Gift jug provides 500 cc or approximately 2 cups of pure Zam Zam water. Comes in gift box as shown. Bottled in and Imported from Saudi Arabia. Please note: color of jug may vary. "
http://www.alhannah.com/cgi-bin/guide.cgi?b;gi332
Note:
This is the "Brand" of ZamZam Holy Water
that I received from my friend Hani at the Near
East Foods. I found these photos on the web
just now as i am researching the Angel who
gave this Holy Water to Ismael.
3:59 AM
September 16, 05
Tiferet in th Sefirah of Netzack
" She struggled hard, crossed the valley and reached Al-Marwah. She stood thereon and looked all around. Still she could see no one nearby. She repeated this seven times. When she reached Al-Marwah, she heard a sound and said to herself, "Be Quiet." She heard the sound again. Whereupon she said, "I have heard you. Help me, if you can." All of a sudden, she found an angel at the place where Zamzam now is. He kept digging the well with his heel (in another narration: with his wing) until water flew out. She used a waterskin to keep some of the overflowing water. She drank and gave water to her child. The angel addressed her, "Do not be afraid! for in this site, this child and his father will establish the House of Allah. Verily, Allah will not bring harm to those who believe in Him."
Shortly, a group of the Jurhum tribe came nearby and saw a bird hovering about the spot of water. They sent one or two slaves to explore the place. The two explorers returned after determining the exact position of the water. They headed for Mecca and asked Hajar, Ishmael's mother, for permission to settle in that place. She gave them permission but stipulated that they would have no right to the water. They agreed on her condition.
RE-DIGGING OF ZAMZAM:
While `Abdul-Muttalib was sleeping in the Hijr, he was ordered, "Dig Barrah" He asked, "What is Barrah?" On the next day, while sleeping in the same place, he was also ordered "Dig Al-Madnunah." He asked, "What is Madnunah?" Then, the caller vanished. On the next day, he slept in the same place and was ordered, "Dig Tibah", He asked, "What is Tibah?" On the fourth day, it was said to him, "Dig Zamzam". He said, "What is Zamzam?" He was answered, "It never becomes empty or constricts." Then, its place was marked for him. He began to dig, and Quraish said to him, "What is it, `Abdul-Muttalib?" He said, "I have been commanded to dig the well of Zamzam."
Then, `Abdul-Muttalib went on digging until he found two golden deers. These were the two deers that had been buried there by the Jurhum clan at the time they were expelled from Mecca. It is the well of Ishmael bin Abraham (peace be upon them both). Thereupon, when `Abdul-Muttalib dug Zamzam, guided in this and singled out for it by Allah, he received increasing honor and influence among his own people. "
The angel's answer was the first portion of Qur'ân to be revealed, Sura 96:1-5.
Recite:
In the Name of your Lord who created,
created Man from an embryo.
Recite:
And your Lord is Most Generous who taught by the pen,
taught man what he did not know.
4:15 AM
September 16, 05
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/rels/002/lectures/lecture21.html
What is the full words of this song
that is coming into my Mind?
4:17 AM
"Spring up Oh Well and Heal My Soul"
I've got a river of life flowin' out of me.
Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see.
Opens prison doors, sets the captives free.
I've got a river of life flowin' out of me.
Spring up Oh Well.
Within my soul.
Spring up Oh Well
And make me whole.
Spring up Oh Well
And give to me
That life abundantly.
The lyrics of this song should be fairly easy to memorize. The words rhyme well, and they follow a logical order. The chorus uses the expression Spring up Oh Well 3 times.
Let's start out with learning the basic melody. Open up this pdf file to get the music notation, lyrics, and chords of this song. Listen to the midi file of the simple melodic line. As you listen to it sing along with your now printed sheet music. MIDI FILE
Next, let's have you listen to this song played with a piano accompaniment pattern backing up the trumpet playing the melody.
trumpet
trumpet
trumpet
This piano accompaniment pattern is a rock and roll pattern. Some rock and roll patterns sound good for certain kinds of gospel songs. Spring Up Oh Well is obviously one of those kinds of songs. MIDI FILE OF ROCK ACCOMPANIMENT PATTERN.
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4:39 AM
As for God, we can continue to pray for help and guidance, but foremost we must allow God to work through us. Otherwise what good does it do to have faith?
In numerous disasters, here and abroad, Americans have contributed material and muscle to restoring cities and towns that some thought would be impossible to revive.
It often took a combination of patience, diligence and sometimes pure stubbornness, but desolate places and ravaged lives have been renewed, emerging with new vigor and vision.
While the piles of rubble and extensive flooding makes it difficult to envision a rebirth of New Orleans and other areas along the shattered Gulf Coast, we will one day celebrate the renaissance of the region and we shall salute the resiliency of its people.
And God?
He surely will be smiling, perhaps as he hears the sound of trumpets in the distance, and they may be accompanied by a clarinet, a piano or a drum.
Don't worry. The music he will be hearing will not be the angel Gabriel signaling the end of humankind.
It most likely will be the sound of Satchmo and Al and Benny, along with Fats and a righteous band of musicians who came together to jam one more time, playing one of New Orleans' favorite tunes, When the Saints Go Marching In.
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GABRIEL the Archangel
Also known as
Fortitudo Dei
Memorial
29 September (formerly 24 March)
Profile
Archangel. Messenger of God. One of the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Appeared to the prophet Daniel to explain the prophet's visions relating to the Messiah. (Daniel 8:16-26; 9:21) Appeared to Zachary in the temple to announce the coming of Zachary's son, John the Baptist, and to strike Zachary mute for his disbelief. (Luke 1:11-20) Appeared to Mary to let her know she'd been selected to bear the Saviour. (Luke 1:25-38)
Born
not applicable
Died
hasn't
Name Meaning
God is my strength; God is mighty; strong man of God; the strength of God
Patronage
Argentinian ambassadors; broadcasters; clergy; communications workers; diplomats;
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintg03.htm
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