Religion

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The importance of prayer is understood by every believer, but not everyone understands how important it is to read various suras for prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of the Lord be upon him) preferred the performance of namaz to all matters. The Messenger of Allah did not single out any special suras, he read both short and long

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Mamvrian oak is probably the most ancient tree on the planet. It symbolizes the Holy Trinity, so rivers of pilgrims and just curious onlookers flow to it

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Saint Alla Gotfskaya has become one of the brightest examples of courage and fortitude, who did not betray Christ and did not break before pagan enemies. However, in order to get closer to the topic: “Alla is the day of an angel”, let's plunge a little into the history of those cruel times and feel what a great feat the early Christians went for

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Unlike many monasteries that arose in the habitats of hermits, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra was formed by the followers of the church. The name of this holy place is associated with important events in the history of Russia. In 1240, the Grand Duke and commander Alexander Yaroslavovich won a major victory in the war with the Swedes on the Neva River, for which he was named Nevsky

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This article will discuss what Catholicism is and who are Catholics. This direction is considered one of the branches of Christianity, formed due to a large split in this religion, which occurred in 1054

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There is an interesting story in Muslim literature, but, unfortunately, it is not known to most people living in the world. The story will be about the prophet Idris - a descendant of Adam himself (the first prophet on Earth)

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Archimandrite of the Trinity St. Sergeyev Lavra - an old man and confessor. A man who was known even outside of Russia. Now rests behind the Altar of the Lavra, next to Archbishop Kirill

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Religious freedom is only partly accepted in our country, as most people prefer to turn to Christianity. A different view of faith and God can cause a serious conflict. Is this why so many rebels today prefer exotic gods? For example, many like the goddess Saraswati and Hinduism in general. Oh, how beautiful this religion is! How poetic and unhurried she is! It's nice to follow it, albeit troublesome

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To comply with ethical and moral standards in society, as well as to regulate relations between an individual and the state or the highest form of spirituality (Cosmic mind, God), world religions were created. With the passage of time, schisms occurred within every major religion. As a result of this split, Orthodoxy was formed

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Before talking about monotheism as a phenomenon in world culture and the history of mankind, one should understand the direct meaning of this term

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The Old Believer Orthodox Cross has a slightly different shape from the four-pointed one that is widespread in our time. It has two crosshairs at an angle of ninety degrees, where the upper crossbar means a tablet attached above Christ with the inscription "Jesus of the Nazarene King of the Jews", and an oblique lower crossbar, which symbolizes the "measure" that evaluates the good and bad deeds of all people

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All nations have developed their own magical tools. Some of them are based on religious traditions. Let's discuss what is a dua for the fulfillment of desires, how to use it. Can everyone read Muslim prayers? Does Islam help the Orthodox? Dua for the fulfillment of desires is based on the Muslim worldview, can representatives of a different religion apply to it?

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The Ilori temple in Abkhazia is famous not only for its beauty and splendor, but also for the miracles that take place within its walls

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The members of the pop group "Pussy Riot" apparently did not initially intend to blaspheme. It just kind of happened by itself, out of ignorance. However, believers took their scandalous dances and indistinct exclamations as an insult to their religious feelings

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By 375, it became very dangerous for Christians to attend church, and they mostly prayed at night at home. But St. Larisa decided not to hide and not be afraid of anything: she came to the church for Sunday worship, where there were more than three hundred people. She stood at the entrance, knelt down and indulged in deep and fervent prayer to God

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Pskov land is famous for its magnificent monasteries located in the most unexpected and often very picturesque places. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Snetogorsk Monastery is one of those ancient buildings that has its own interesting centuries-old history

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The ancient city of Bryansk has been very comfortably located on the right bank of the Desna River since 985. One of the first chronicle mentions of him dates back to 1146. But diligent archaeologists managed to unearth "Chashin Kurgan" - a settlement at the mouth of the Bolva River, and this gave reason to say that the Slavs settled here and created their fortifications already around the 10th century

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Where are the most famous monasteries in Russia? There are many of them in Moscow and the Moscow region. An article for those who wish to visit the religious and educational center. These monasteries are the sources of Orthodox culture. Want to know more about them? Then read our article. In parallel with the story about temples and monasteries, we will give information about work in them

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The miracles performed by faith still cannot be explained even by the most intelligent scientists. But none of them excludes the possibility that such inexplicable phenomena are present in our lives. Domestic experts have repeatedly seen the power of Matrona's prayer for a child

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Reading old books, you could often come across a strange word - name. "What it is?" – they asked themselves in bewilderment. Is it a foreign word, or is it meaningless abracadabra? Don't rush to pass judgment. This is a very old word that came to us from the Church Slavonic language

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Egypt is an amazing country in which for many centuries different animals have been revered and worshipped. It doesn't matter if they personified evil or good, the Egyptians treated our smaller brothers with respect. The history of sacred animals is fascinating, interesting, and also instructive. The history of Ancient Egypt, its rituals, rituals associated with sacred animals is a separate world into which you plunge and get carried away forever

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The article tells about Moscow's Vvedenskaya Church, built in the 17th century at the corner of the current Podsosensky and Barashevsky lanes, closed during the years of communist rule and returned to believers at the beginning of perestroika. A brief overview of the main stages of its history is given

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Cypriots are an unusually believing people. There are many churches, cathedrals and monasteries on the island. It is the monasteries of Cyprus that are the true pearls of the country. The stories of these shrines are very similar to each other, but each of them is of particular interest to tourists. Icons were often found in the mountains, which were hidden there during the time of iconoclasm

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Dike was the goddess of justice and represented the spirit of moral order and fair judgment, based on extraordinary customs and norms that ensured social life

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Standing monks are the most sophisticated ascetics of our time. The number of their followers is small, and their faith is to achieve spiritual enlightenment through hellish pain, exhausting their body for days on end

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What people could not imagine gods! But the most important was usually two qualities: immortality and limitless possibilities. In one of the oldest religions that arose on Earth, Hinduism, and a many-sided god appeared

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The Bible, being the holy book of Christians of all denominations and denominations, contains a deep meaning that is not always clear from the first reading. Preachers often advise parishioners to reread the chapters of the Old and New Testaments several times in order to realize the message contained in them. A special place in the sermons about the love of God is occupied by the sacrifice of Abraham - a story told in the Old Testament

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The Russian language is rich in a large number of different parts of speech that help build a competent and logical text. But it is impossible to imagine our native speech without participles, forms of the verb, which contain signs of both this part of speech and adjectives. Participles are a synthesized part of speech that has a large number of expressive possibilities and can perform different functions in a sentence. It must be studied in the course of the school curriculum

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Prophet Elisha alone watched the ascension of Elijah to heaven. As a legacy from him, he received a mantle (mantle), which was considered a visible sign of the heritage of the prophetic spirit

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One of the most widespread world religions is Christianity, which preaches faith in Jesus Christ - the Savior of all offended and thirsty for justice. However, in the course of historical events, Christianity broke up into three currents: Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism

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In July 1652, with the approval of the Tsar and Grand Duke of All Russia Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, Nikon (in the world called Nikita Minin) became Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. He took the place of Patriarch Joseph, who died on April 15 of the same year

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Many believers often ask the question: is it possible to work on church holidays? The answer in this case cannot be unambiguous, as it depends on various factors

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Everyone has heard that the cow is a sacred animal in India. But not everyone knows why this is so, what this status is expressed in life. Meanwhile, the attitude of Hindus towards cows is an interesting phenomenon. Of course, these animals are not slaughtered, even if they are terminally ill or very old. In the literal sense, there is no worship of a cow in Indian culture. The attitude towards her is more like respect and gratitude than idolatry

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This article describes what legal norms and traditions established by the Russian Orthodox Church should be followed in the event of the death of a newborn child. Brief recommendations based on existing rules are given

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Widely known, for example, was the icon of the Virgin "Inexhaustible Chalice". In many churches, prayers are held near it. They are aimed at the physical and mental healing of people who suffer from alcohol addiction

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Statistics show that a survey of several people on the topic "Why and how do female and male representatives go to the monastery" collected the vast majority of typical answers. The vast majority believe that young nuns or monks are victims of unrequited, unrequited love, who have not found any other shelter for their lonely soul, except for the monastery. And middle-aged women and men did not have a family life or a professional career. Is it really so? Dava

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Let's have a straight talk like adults. The topic will be one of the most burning and hushed up. But a huge number of people of both sexes do not sleep at night, they suffer, not having a clue with whom to consult or just talk. They ponder whether abortion is a sin or not

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Believing people turn to the Lord before starting any business. It is important for them to receive the blessing of the Creator. It is carried from the Heavenly throne, as they say, by the archangel Varahiel. The name is not familiar to everyone. In religious literature you will meet him infrequently. Let's figure out who the Archangel Varahiel is, what helps, how to contact him

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How is a Muslim buried? The question is, of course, a difficult one. Islam dictates certain burial laws to its followers. These are the so-called Sharia laws. In this article, I will tell you how the burial ritual of a Muslim takes place

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Among all Muslim holidays, Bayram is one of the most important. Its other name, common among believers, is Eid al-Fitr. It is celebrated for three whole days in the month, which in Arabic is called Shawwal, and is timed to coincide with the end of the Ramadan fast. That is why it is also called Ramadan Bairam. We will talk more about this holiday below