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by Alam ed Din, Adnan » Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:22 pm
Welcome!
I would like to quote Taibuga al Ashrafi:
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[quote]It is established in authentic tradition, that the Prophet said, "The angels attend no human sport save archery". Archers should therefore be aware of the exalted station of angels who attend them and should rank them as guests and respect them, for the Prophet said, 'if a man beliefe in God and the Last Day, let him do honour to his guest.' Going to the shooting range (marma), then should be regarded by the archer as going to the mosque, and he should consider those with whom he consorts there as leaders of men and persons of the highest standing. Likewise he should think of his training in archery as traning in religious knowledge. He should therefore make a practice of first performing a lesser ablution and set about his business, praising God with tongue and hart as he makes for one of the gardens of paradise with the peace of God upon him and with dignity of bearing. When he reaches his destination (i.e. the range), he should enter politely, greeting all those present with the words, 'Peace be upon you!' He would do well also to perform to rak'ahs in an act of worship. It is not a matter of saluting the actual place, but rather a key to safe-keeping, success, and accurate shooting; for if proceedings are opened with an act of worship, they will be worthy of a happy issue and will be blessed with God's good direction and sucess. The archer should next say a private prayer and ask God - exalted be He - for guidance and good direction, and, in asking for guidance, remember to ask that you be guided in the right path, and in asking for good direction, remember to ask that the arrow be well directed to the mark.'[/unquote]
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Jiao,
concerning your question on Muslim terminology:
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Islam-name of our Religion
Muslim- a follower of Islam
islamic- off muslim heritage/ or off a muslim period/manufacture/thinking
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besides, there are other terms used by Non-Muslims such as:
Mahomedan
Mohammedan
Musalman(sometimes Indian Muslims refer to themself's like this)
Saracene (medieval term)
Tatar(Russians sometimes generalize Muslims as "Tatars")
Islamist (a term used by Westerner's to refer to ultra orthodox Muslims)
...probably there are some more, but this is what I remember.......
Peace be upon you!
Greetings & Salaam
Alam
