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Amatul Rahman Omar - Sura: 3. Al-'Imran - The Family of Amran
Alif Lâm Mîm - I am Allâh, the All- Knowing.
Allâh is He. There is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but He. He is the Living, the Self- Subsisting and All- Sustaining.
He has revealed to you gradually this perfect Book (- the Qur´ân) which meets all your requirements, fulfilling that (prophecies in the Scriptures) which preceded it and which still remain. He revealed the Torah and the Evangel,
Before this, as a guidance of the people. And He has revealed (the Qur´ân as) the Criterion of judgment (between truth and falsehood). Those who deny the revelations of Allâh there surely awaits them a severe punishment. Mighty is Allâh, the Lord of Retribution.
As to Allâh, verily nothing in this earth nor in the space above is hidden (from His view).
He it is Who fashions you in the wombs as He will. There is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but He, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
He it is Who has revealed to you this perfect Book, some of its verses are definite and decisive. They are the basic root (conveying the established meanings) of the Book (- Ummal Kitâb) and other (verses) are susceptible to various interpretations. As for those in whose hearts is perversity follow (verses) that are susceptible to different interpretations, seeking (to cause) dissension and seeking an interpretation (of their own choice). But no one knows its true interpretation except Allâh, and those who are firmly grounded in knowledge. They say, `We believe in it, it is all (- the basic and decisive verses as well as the allegorical ones) from our Lord.´ And none takes heed except those endowed with pure and clear understanding.
`Our Lord!´, (they pray,) `Let not our hearts become perverse after You have guided us, and grant us from Your Own Self special mercy, for You alone are the Most Liberal Bestower.
`Our Lord! You are invariably going to assemble all mankind on the Day about (the advent of) which there is no doubt. Surely, Allâh never breaks His word.´
As to those who disbelieve, neither their possessions, nor their children shall avail them at all against (the punishment of) Allâh; and it is they that will be the fuel of the Fire.
(Their conduct is) like the conduct of the followers of Pharaoh and those before them. They cried lies to Our Messages, so that Allâh took them to task for their sins. Allâh is Severe in retribution.
Say to those who disbelieve, `You shall soon be overcome and gathered together to be driven towards Gehenna. What an evil abode it is!´
There has already been for you a remarkable sign in the two armies that encountered each other (- in the Battle of Badr). (Behold!) one army is fighting in the cause of Allâh and the other is (an army of) disbelievers, whom they (- the Muslims) saw with their naked eyes twice as many (and not thrice as the actual figure was so that the believers did not lose their hearts). And Allâh strengthens with His help whomsoever He will. Verily, in this is a lesson for those who have eyes.
It has been made fairseeming to the people the love of the desired things comprising women, sons, stored up heaps of gold and silver, well-bred horses, cattle and tilth. That is the provision of the present life. Whereas with Allâh is the fairest goal (of life).
Say, `Shall I inform you of something better than these? There are with their Lord Gardens served with running streams for those who become secure against evil. There they shall abide for ever, and (there will be the righteous) companions perfectly purified and (above all they will enjoy) the good pleasure of Allâh.´ And Allâh is Mindful of (His) servants,
Who say, `Our Lord! we have certainly believed, therefore protect us against (the consequences of) our sins and save us from the punishment of the Fire.´
(And those who are) the patiently persevering, the truthful and the obedient, and those who spend (liberally in the cause of Allâh) and the implorers of Divine protection in the latter part of the night (and from the core of their hearts).
Allâh bears witness that there is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but He, and (so do) the angels and those possessed of true knowledge, maintaining justice. There is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but He, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
Decidedly, the true Faith acceptable to Allâh is Islam. Those who were given the Scripture were not at variance except after the knowledge had come to them; (their differences were) due to mutual envy and to spite one another. And whoso denies the Messages of Allâh (should bear in mind that) then Allâh indeed is Quick at reckoning.
But if they dispute with you say, `I have completely submitted myself to (the will and guidance of) Allâh and (so have) those who follow me.´ And say to those who had been given the Scripture and to the unlettered, `Have you also submitted yourselves?´ Indeed, they will be following true guidance if they submit themselves (to the will of God). But if they turn back then your responsibility is only to convey (the message). Allâh is Ever Watchful of His servants.
Surely, those who deny the Messages of Allâh and seek to kill the Prophets without a just cause and slay those among the people who enjoin equity and justice, announce to them a grievous punishment.
It is they whose deeds go in vain in this world and in the Hereafter, and they shall have none to help them.
Have you not considered (the case of) those who were given a portion of the Scripture? When they are called to the Book of Allâh (the Qur´ân) that it may judge between them, yet a party of them turn away in sheer aversion.
They do so because they say, `The Fire will not (even) brush us except for a limited number of days.´ (Their own lies) that they used to forge have deluded them in the matter of their faith.
Then how (will they fare) when We gather them together for the Day about (the advent of) which there is no doubt, and (when) every soul shall be paid in full for what it has accomplished, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly.
Say, `O Allâh! the Lord of all power, You grant power to whomsoever You will and take away power from whomsoever You please, and confer honour and dignity on whomsoever You will and disgrace whomsoever You will. All good lies in Your hand. Verily, You are the Possessor of full power to do all You will,
`You cause the night to merge into the day and cause the day to merge into the night, and bring forth the living from the dead and bring forth the dead from the living, and provide (all sorts of provisions) to whomsoever You will without measure.´
Let not the believers take the disbelievers for friends in preference to the believers unless you very carefully guard against evil from them. Indeed he who acts likewise (in a careless manner let him remember) he has nothing to do with Allâh. And Allâh cautions you against His punishment, for to Allâh is the eventual returning.
Say, `Whether you conceal that which is in your bosoms or whether you reveal it Allâh knows it, and He knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Allâh is the Possessor of full power to do all that He will.´
(Beware of) the Day when every soul shall be confronted with what good it has done and (similarly) whatever it has done of evil. It (- the soul) will earnestly wish there would be a long distance between it and between that (evil). Allâh cautions you against His punishment. And Allâh is Most Compassionate to His servants.
Say, `Follow me if you love Allâh, (if you do so) Allâh will love you and grant you protection from your sins. Allâh is Great Protector, Ever Merciful.´
Say, `Obey Allâh and this Perfect Messenger,´ but if they turn away then (remember that) Allâh does not love the disbelievers.
Truly, Allâh chose Adam, Noah, the family of Abraham and the family of Amran above all peoples of the time.
(They are) a lineage co-related with one another. Allâh is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
(Allâh listened) when a woman of (the family of) Amran said, `My Lord! I do hereby vow to You what is in my womb to be dedicated (to Your service); so do accept (it) of me. You alone are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.´
But when she gave birth to it she said, `My Lord! I have given birth to a female.´ Allâh knew best what she had given birth to, and the male (she was thinking of) was not like this female (she had brought forth). `I have named her Mary and I do commend her to Your protection and (also) her offspring (to be saved) from satan, the accursed.´
So her Lord accepted her (- Mary) with a gracious acceptance and made her grow into an excellent form and assigned her to the care of Zachariah. Every time Zachariah visited her in the chamber he found with her provisions. He said, `From where do you get all this, O Mary?´ She replied (with all conscientiousness), `It is from Allâh.´ Verily, Allâh provides whomsoever He will without measure.
Then and there did Zachariah pray to his Lord saying, `My Lord! grant me, by Your Own grace, pure and pious descendant, You alone are indeed the Hearer of prayers.´
So the angels called to him as he stood praying in the Sanctuary, `Allâh bears you the glad tidings of John, who shall confirm the word of God and who shall be noble, utterly chaste, a Prophet from among the righteous.´
`Lord!´ he said, `How shall I have a son now that old age has already come upon me and my wife is barren?´ (The Lord) said, `Such are the ways of Allâh, He does what He will.´
He said, `My Lord! give me some instruction.´ (The Lord) said, `The instruction for you is that you shall not speak to the people for three days (and nights) except by gestures, and remember your Lord a good deal and glorify (Him) in the evening and early (in the) morning.´
(Recall the time) when the angels said, `O Mary! surely Allâh has chosen you and has rid you of all impurities and has preferred you to the women of all (contemporary) people.
`O Mary! be devout to your Lord and prostrate yourself and bow along with the congregation of the worshippers of God.´
These are some of the important accounts of the things unseen We have revealed to you. You were not present with them when they (- the priests) cast their quills (to decide) as to which of them should have Mary in his charge (to arrange her marriage); and you were not with them when they (- the exalted assembly of the angels) were engaged in a discussion (over the issue of Muhammad being entrusted with the Divine mission).
(Recall the time) when the angels said, `O Mary! Allâh gives you good tidings through a (prophetic) word from Him (about the birth of a son) whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, (he shall be) worthy of regard in this world and in the Hereafter and one of the nearest ones (to Him),
`And he will speak to the people when in the cradle (- as a child) and when of old age, and shall be of the righteous.´
She said, `My Lord! how can I and whence shall I have a child while no man has yet touched me (in conjugal relationship)?´ (The Lord) said, `Such are the ways of Allâh, He creates what He will. When He decrees a thing He simply commands it, "Be" and it comes to be.´
(The angels continued), `And He will teach him the art of writing (and reading) and the Wisdom and the Torah and the Evangel.
`And (He will appoint him) a Messenger to the Children of Israel (with the Message), "I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. (I have come so that) I determine for your benefit from clay (a person) after the manner of a bird, then I shall breathe into him (a new spirit) so that he becomes a flier (- a spiritual person) by the authority of Allâh, and I absolve the blind and the leprous, and I quicken the (spiritually) dead by the authority of Allâh, and I inform you as to what you should eat and what you should store in your houses. Behold! these facts will surely serve you as a definite sign if you are believers.
"And (I come) confirming that which is before me, namely the Torah, and that I declare lawful for you some of the things that had been forbidden to you. I come to you with a sign from your Lord, so take Allâh as a shield and obey me.
"Surely, Allâh is my Lord as well as your Lord, therefore worship Him; this is the right path".´
But when Jesus felt disbelief on their part (and thought his people would renounce him,) he said, `Who are my helpers (in calling the people) towards Allâh?´ The disciples said, `We are the helpers (in the cause) of Allâh. We have believed in Allâh. Bear witness that, we are the submitting ones (to His will).´
(The disciples then prayed,) `Our Lord! We believe in that which You have revealed and we follow this Messenger, so count us with the witnesses (of the truth).´
And they (- the persecutors of Jesus) planned (to crucify him) and Allâh planned (to save him) and Allâh is the best of the planners.
(Recall the time) when Allâh said, `O Jesus! I will cause you to die a natural death, and will exalt you to Myself and I will clear you of the unchaste accusations of those who disbelieve. I am going to make your followers prevail over the disbelievers till the Day of Resurrection, then to Me (O people!) shall be your return, and I will judge all your differences.
`Then as for those who disbelieve I will punish them sternly in this world and in the Hereafter and they shall have no helpers.
`As for those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, He will pay them their rewards in full. Allâh loves not the unjust.´
That is what We recite to you; the Messages and the Reminder full of wisdom.
Verily, the case of Jesus is as the case of Adam in the sight of Allâh. He fashioned him out of dust, then He said to him,`Be´, and he came to be.
(O reader!) this is the real truth from your Lord, hence do not be of the disputers at all (of the facts).
Now whoso disputes with you in this matter (of Jesus) after there has come to you true knowledge, then say (to him), `Come let us summon our sons and your sons, our women and your women, and our people and your people, then let us pray fervently one against the other and invoke the disapproval of Allâh upon the liars.´
Verily, this (which We have told) is certainly the true account. There is no other, cannot be and will never be One worthy of worship but Allâh; and surely it is Allâh Who is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
But if they turn away, then (remember that) Allâh, of course, knows the mischief-makers.
Say, `O people of the Scripture! let us agree to a proposition common to us both that we worship none but Allâh and that we associate no partner with Him and that some of us shall not hold others as lords besides Allâh.´ But if they turn away (refusing) say, `Bear witness that we are the only submitting ones (to one God).´
O people of the Scripture! why do you argue about Abraham while the Torah and the Evangel were not revealed till after him? Have you no sense?
Behold! you are such as have argued about that whereof you had a little knowledge, now, why do you argue about that whereof you have no knowledge at all? Indeed, Allâh knows the truth while you do not.
Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright who had submitted (to the will of God), and he was not one of the polytheists.
The people nearest to Abraham are surely those who followed him (in the days of his prophethood) and this Prophet and those who believe (in him). Indeed, Allâh is the Patron of the believers.
(Believers!) a section of the people of the Scripture would fain lead you astray, but it is only the people like themselves that they lead astray, only they perceive not.
O people of the Scripture! Why do you deny the revelations of Allâh while you are witnessing (their truth)?
O people of the Scripture! Why do you confound the truth with falsehood and conceal the truth and that (too) deliberately?
A section of the people of the Scripture said (to their companions in confidence), `Avow belief in that (- the Qur´ân) which has been revealed to the believers, in the early hours of the day and deny (it) in the latter part of it, so that they (- the newly converted Muslims) may return (to disbelief),
`Yet avow this belief only for the sake of those who follow your creed.´ Say, `Surely, the true guidance is Allâh´s guidance´, (and they also said, `Do not believe,) that anyone will ever be given the like of that (gift of prophethood) which you have been given, or that they will ever be able to prevail upon you in argument before your Lord.´ Say, `Eminence (of prophethood and sovereignty) is entirely in the hands of Allâh. He confers it to whomsoever He will.´ And Allâh is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.
Allâh has singled out for His grace (of the bestowal of Divine revelation) one whom He has pleased, for Allâh is the Lord of great eminence.
And among the people of the Scripture there is he if you trust him with a huge treasure he will surrender it to you; yet there is another among them that if you entrust him with a single dinâr he will not surrender it to you unless you keep on pressing him. They do that because they say, `We are not liable to be called to account in the matter of the unlettered (- not of Jewish race),´ and they tell a lie in the name of Allâh deliberately.
Nay (they will indeed be called to account). Yet whoso discharges his obligations and guards against evil, (he will find that) Allâh, infact, loves those who guard against evil.
(On the contrary) those who take paltry gains for (shaking off their) covenant with Allâh and their oaths, it is these for whom there shall be no big share in the Hereafter, Allâh will never speak to them (lovingly) nor look at them (with affection) on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He treat them as pure; there awaits them a woeful punishment.
There are some among them who twist their tongues while reciting their Scripture that you may think that (what they recite) is a part of the Scripture, whilst it is no part of the Scripture and they say, `This is from Allâh,´ whereas it is not from Allâh. They tell a lie in the name of Allâh deliberately.
It is not given to a human being that Allâh should give him the Book, the sovereignty and the prophethood and then he should say to the people, `Be servants to me beside Allâh.´ He would rather say, `Be you the sole devotees of (Allâh) the Lord, for you teach the Book and because you study (it).´
Nor would (it be possible for him that) he bid you take the angels and Prophets as your lords. Would he bid you disbelieve after you have submitted yourselves (to the will of God)?
(Recall the time) when Allâh bound (the people) to a covenant through the Prophets (saying), `Indeed, whatever I have vouchsafed to you of the Book and the Wisdom, and then there comes to you a Messenger fulfilling that which is with you, you shall surely believe in him and have to help him.´ (The Lord further) said, `Do you agree and do you undertake the heavy responsibility of My covenant on these (terms)?´ They said, `We do agree.´ (God) said, `Bear witness to it and I am with you among the witnesses.´
Now those who turn away (and break their pledge) after this, will be the real transgressors.
Do they then seek a creed other than Allâh´s while all those that are in the heavens and on the earth submit to Him willingly or unwillingly, and to Him they shall be made to return?
Say, `We believe in Allâh and in that which has been revealed to us and in that which was revealed to Abraham and Ismâîl and Isaac and Jacob and his children and in that which was given to Moses and Jesus and to all other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between anyone of them (in believing them) and to Him alone do we submit.´
And whosoever seeks a faith other than Islam (- complete submission to the will of God,) it will never be accepted from him, and he shall be of the losers in the Hereafter.
How is Allâh to guide a people who renounce their faith after having accepted it and after testifying to the truth of the Messenger and after clear and sound proofs had come to them? And Allâh never guides a people who cannot discriminate between right and wrong.
It is these whose recompense is that the disapproval of Allâh shall be upon them, and that of the angels and of mankind, all together.
They shall abide there for long, their punishment shall not be reduced, nor shall they be reprieved;
Except those who repent after this and make amends, (such will find that) surely Allâh is Great Protector, Ever Merciful.
Verily, those who chose disbelief after they had believed and then go on increasing in disbelief, their repentance shall not be accepted and these are the people who are completely lost.
Verily, as to those who have disbelieved and die while they are disbelievers, there shall not be accepted from anyone of them (even) an earthful of gold if he would ransom himself thereby. There awaits them a woeful punishment, they shall have no helpers (either).
Never shall you attain the highest state of virtue unless you spend (in the cause of Allâh) out of that which you love; and whatever you spend, Allâh, indeed, knows it well.
All the (pure) food (which is lawful in Islam) was lawful for the Children of Israel except what Israel forbade himself before the advent of Torah. Say, `Bring then the Torah and read it, if you are right (in your assertions).´
Now, whoso forges a lie against Allâh after that, it is they who are the unjust.
Say, `(Now that it has been proved that) Allâh has declared the truth, therefore follow the creed of Abraham, the upright, and he was not of the polytheists.
Verily, the first House founded for the good of mankind is the one at Bakkah (- the valley of Makkah). (It is the House) full of blessings and a means of guidance for all the peoples.
Therein are clear Memorials: (The first is) the Place where Abraham stood for prayers (- Maqâm Ibrahîm); (secondly,) whosoever enters it (- the valley of Bakkah) is in a state of peace and security; (thirdly,) Pilgrimage to the House (- Ka`bah) is due to Allâh from everyone of mankind who is (physically, financially and in many other ways) able and has the means to make the journey thereto. And whosoever disobeys (let him remember that) Allâh is Independent of the worlds.
Say, `O you people of the Scripture! Why do you deny the Messages of Allâh, while Allâh is Witness to all that you do.´
Say, `O people of the Scripture! Why do you hinder him who believes, from (following) the path of Allâh? You try to seek crookedness in it, while you yourselves are witnesses (to its truth). And Allâh is not at all unmindful of what you do.´
O you who believe! If you obey a section of those who have been given the Scripture, they will turn you back into disbelievers after your having believed.
And how would you disbelieve while the Messages of Allâh are rehearsed to you, and His Messenger is present in your midst. And whosoever holds fast to Allâh is indeed guided on to the exact right path.
O you who believe! Observe your duty to Allâh as it ought to be observed, and let not death overtake you unless you be in a state of complete submission (to your Lord).
Hold fast to the means of access to Allâh all together, and do not be disunited, and remember Allâh´s favours to you, when you were enemies one to another. He united your hearts in love so that by His grace you became brethren. And you were on the brink of a pit of fire, He saved you therefrom. Thus does Allâh explain to you His Messages that you may be guided aright.
And let there always be a community (of such people) among you who should call people to goodness and enjoin equity and forbid evil. It is these who shall attain to their goal.
And do not be like those who were disunited and fell into variance after clear proofs had come to them. It is these for whom a great punishment awaits.
On the day when some faces shall be lit up by happiness and some faces shall be clouded because of sorrow. (It will be said to) those whose faces are clouded, `Is it not (true) that you disbelieved after your belief? Taste now, the punishment because you disbelieved.´
And as for those whose faces shall be lit up, they shall come under the mercy of Allâh, and in it they shall abide for ever.
Such are the revelations of Allâh comprising the truth. We rehearse them to you. And Allâh means no injustice to (any of His) creatures.
And to Allâh belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and all matters stand referred to Allâh.
You are the noblest people raised up for the good of mankind. You enjoin equity and forbid evil, and you believe truly in Allâh. Had the people of the Scripture (also) believed, it would surely have been best for them. Some of them are believers, yet most of them are disobedient.
They shall do you no harm except a trifling hurt, and if they fight you, they will show you their backs (and flee), they shall never be helped then.
Smitten are they with ignominy wherever they are found unless they have a bond (of protection) from Allâh, or a bond (of security) from the people. They have incurred the displeasure of Allâh and have been condemned to humiliation. That is so because they would disbelieve in the Messages of Allâh and would seek to kill the Prophets without any just cause. And that is so because they rebelled and had been transgressing as usual.
They (- the people of the Scripture) are not all alike. Among these people of the Scripture there are some upright people. They rehearse the Message of Allâh in the hours of the night and they prostrate themselves (in His worship).
They believe in Allâh and the Last Day and enjoin good and forbid evil, and they vie one with another in (doing) good deeds. And it is these who are of the truly righteous.
And whatever good they do, they shall not be denied its due recognition. And Allâh knows well those who guard against evil.
Verily, as to those who disbelieve, neither their possessions nor their children shall avail them aught against (the punishment of) Allâh. And it is they who are the fellows of the Fire, therein shall they live long.
That which they spend for the present life bears likeness with the wind wherein is freezing cold which smites the tilth of the people who have done injustice to themselves, so it destroys it. Allâh does no injustice to them but they wrong themselves.
O you who believe! Do not hold other people as confidants of your secrets to the exclusion of your own (honest) folk. Such people shall not be remiss to corrupt you; they love all that by which you get into trouble. Gross hatred has already expressed itself through (the utterances of) their mouths and what their hearts conceal is far worse. Now We have explained the Messages fully to you if you would only understand.
Behold! You are those who love them while they do not love you, though you believe in every (Divine) Book, in the whole of it. And when they meet you they say, `We believe,´ and when they are alone they bite their finger-tips out of rage against you. Say, `Perish in your rage. Surely, Allâh knows the inmost secrets of your hearts.´
If anything good contacts you, it hurts them, but if an evil afflicts you, they rejoice thereat. However, if you patiently persevere and ward off evil, their machination will do you no harm at all. Verily, Allâh encompasses all their activities.
And (recall the time) when you (O Prophet!) went forth early in the morning from your family assigning to the believers their battle-posts (in the Battle of Uhud). And Allâh is All- Hearing, All-Knowing.
When two groups from among you (- the two clans of Banû Hârithah and Banû Salamah) were disposed to show cowardliness. And Allâh was the Protecting friend of them both, and in Allâh the believers should put their trust.
Surely, Allâh had already helped you at (the Battle of) Badr while you were utterly weak, therefore take Allâh as a shield so that (He may bless you and) you may give Him thanks.
(Recall the time) when you said to the believers, `Does it not suffice you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand angels sent down (by Him)?
`Indeed (it does); and if you patiently persevere and guard against evil and they (- the enemies) come upon you suddenly and in hot haste of theirs, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand swooping and havoc-making angels.´
And Allâh meant not this (help by the angels) except as good tidings (of victory) for you, and to set your hearts at ease therewith. There is no real help and victory except from Allâh alone, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
(God will do accordingly at Uhud) with the result that He may cut of a section of those who disbelieve and their leaders and vanquish others with humiliation so that they might go back utterly frustrated.
(O Prophet!) You have no say whatsoever in the matter, (it is upto Him alone) whether He turns towards them with mercy or punishes them because they are certainly wrongdoers.
And to Allâh belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. He protects (against sins) whom He will and punishes whom He will. Allâh is Great Protector, Ever Merciful.
O you who believe! do not practise usury and interest involving multiple additions, and keep your duty to Allâh and take Him as a shield so that you may prosper.
Be on your guard against the Fire which has been prepared for the disbelievers.
And obey Allâh and this Messenger that you may be shown mercy.
Wing your way to the protection of your Lord and to the Paradise whose expanse is as (vast as) the heavens and the earth. It is prepared for those who become secure against evil;
Those who spend (in the cause of Allâh) in prosperity and adversity and those who suppress anger and pardon (the offences of) the people. And Allâh loves such doers of good to others,
And those who when they commit any act of indecency or do injustice to themselves remember Allâh and implore (Him for) protection against their sins - and who can protect against sins except Allâh? - And they do not deliberately persist in doing wrong.
It is these whose reward is protection from their Lord, and Gardens served with running streams, therein they shall live for ever. How excellent is the reward of the painstaking (in the right direction).
Surely, there have been diverse dispensations before you, so travel in the land and see how evil was the fate of those who cried lies (to the Prophets).
This (Qur´ân) is a clear exposition (of the truth) for mankind (to follow) and a (means of) guidance, and an exhortation to those who guard against evil (and are dutiful to God and mankind).
Therefore slacken not, nor grieve, and when you are true believers you shall certainly be the triumphant.
If you have received an outer injury (in the Battle of Uhud), surely, the (disbelieving) people have already received a similar injury (in the same battle) - these days of vicissitudes are those which We cause to alternate among the people, (it is so that you may be admonished) and that (among other things), Allâh may distinguish those who (really) believe and so that He may raise martyrs from among you; and Allâh does not love the unjust.
And (it is) so that Allâh may purge all the impurities of those who (truly) believe and so that He may wipe off the disbelievers gradually.
Do you suppose that you would enter Paradise while Allâh has not yet distinguished those of you who strive hard (in the cause of Allâh) and has not yet distinguished the patiently persevering.
And you used to long for (Jihâd and a martyr´s) death before you met it, but now you have seen it and you will see yet (many more wonders happen).
And Muhammad is but a Messenger. Surely, all Messengers have passed away before him. Would you recant if he dies or be killed. And he who recants shall do no harm at all to Allâh, and Allâh will certainly reward the grateful.
Nor can a living being die save by the leave of Allâh - a decree with a prescribed term. And he who desires the reward (for his deeds) of this world, We grant him thereof; and he who desires the reward of the Hereafter, We will grant him thereof. And We will certainly reward the grateful.
There has been many a Prophet beside whom many worshippers of the Lord fought. They were neither unnerved on account of all that befell them in the cause of Allâh, nor did they weaken, nor did they show inconsistency (against their adversary). Allâh certainly loves such patiently-persevering ones.
Their word (of prayer) was only that they said, `Our Lord! grant us protection against the consequences of our sins and our excesses in our conduct, and make our foothold firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.´
So Allâh granted them the reward of this world as also an excellent reward of the Hereafter. And Allâh loves the doers of good to others.
O you who believe! if you obey those who have disbelieved, they will make you turn apostates so that you will become losers.
Nay, (you do not have to do this for) Allâh is your Patron and Protector and He is the best of the helpers.
We shall certainly strike terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved, because they have associated with Allâh that for which He has sent down no authority, their abode is the Fire and how dismal is the lodging of the wrong doers!
And certainly Allâh had made good His promise to you when you were slaying them to pieces by His leave (in the Battle of Uhud), until, when you became lax and disagreed among yourselves about the (implications of the) order (of the Prophet), and you disobeyed (your leader Abdullah bin Jubair), after He had brought that (victory) which you desired within your sight (He withdrew His help from you). There were some among you who desired the present life and among you were those who desired the life to come. Then He turned you away from (gaining clear victory over) them (- the enemy), that He might reveal your (true) selves. Yet He surely pardoned you. Allâh is Gracious to the believers.
When you were going hard and far (in pursuit of the enemy in the Battle of Uhud) and you would not cast even a side-glance at and wait for anyone while the Messenger was calling out to you from your rear (to come back). So He gave you greater sorrow (which proved unreal later on) in place of the sorrow (you had already) in order that you should not grieve over what you had missed (of clear victory) nor over what befell you (of the hardships). And Allâh is Well-Aware of what you do.
Then, after the sorrow He sent down tranquility upon you - a slumber which overwhelmed a party of you, while another party (of the hypocrites) whom their own personal interests had made anxious, entertained unjustly false notions about Allâh like the false notions (they used to bear in the days) of ignorance. They said, `Have we any authority in (the execution of) the matter (of administration)?´ Say, `The whole authority rests with Allâh.´ They hide in their minds (- thoughts) which they would not disclose to you. They say, `If we had any authority in (the execution of) the matter (of administration) we would not have been killed here.´ Say, `Even if you had been confined in your homes, surely those who were ordained to be slain would have, nevertheless, gone forth to the places where they were destined to fall. And (all this that took place in the Battle of Uhud was) that Allâh might reveal what was in your hearts and so that He might purge what was in your minds. And Allâh knows well what is in the minds (of the people).
Surely, those of you who turned their backs on the day when two armies met (in the battlefield of Uhud) it was satan indeed who sought to seduce them (to do so) without any intention on their part because of certain other doings of theirs, and most certainly Allâh has already pardoned them. Verily, Allâh is Great Protector, Ever Forbearing.
O you who believe! do not be like those who have concealed (the truth) and who say of their brethren when they (- the latter) travel in the land or go forth on any campaign (and fall martyrs), `Had they been with us they would not have died or been killed.´ They say it so that Allâh makes this a cause of intense regret in their hearts. (The fact, however, is that) it is Allâh Who gives life and causes death. Allâh sees well all what you do.
And if you are killed (in the cause of Allâh) or you die, surely (you will find that) the protection from Allâh and (His) mercy (which fall to your lot) are far better than what they (- who have concealed the truth) amass.
Indeed, whether you die or be killed, verily you shall be gathered together and brought before Allâh.
So (O Prophet!) it is owing to the great mercy of Allâh that you are gentle towards them. Had you been harsh, hard-hearted, they would have certainly dispersed from around you; hence pardon them and ask protection for them, and consult them in matters (of administration), and when you are determined (after due consultation), put your trust in Allâh. Verily, Allâh loves those who put their trust in Him.
If Allâh goes on helping you there is none to overcome you and if He forsakes you, then, who is there that will help you besides Him. Let the believers put their trust in Allâh alone.
It is not possible for a Prophet to be guilty of a breach of trust, but whoever (else) is guilty of a breach of a trust he will have to bring forth that about which he had been guilty, on the Day of Resurrection when every soul shall be paid in full for what it has accomplished, and they shall not be done any injustice.
Can the person who (always) follows the good pleasure of Allâh be like the person who has incurred the displeasure of Allâh and whose abode is Gehenna? What an evil destined abode it is!
They (- the believers and the Prophets) have exalted degrees of rank of grace with Allâh. And Allâh sees well of all that they do.
Verily, Allâh has bestowed a favour on the believers when He has raised amongst them a great Messenger from amongst themselves who recites to them His Messages, and purifies them and teaches them the Book and the wisdom; although before this, they were steeped in flagrant error.
(So what) when you suffered a loss (at the Battle of Uhud) you had already inflicted a loss (upon your enemy) twice as heavy as that (at the Battle of Badr), you (began to) say, `Whence is this?´ Say, `It is of your own making.´ Surely, Allâh is the Possessor of full power to do all that He will.
And that which befell you on the day when the two armies met (at Uhud), was so by the leave of Allâh, and (it happened thus) so that He might distinguish the believers,
And that He might distinguish those who practise hypocrisy. Indeed, it was said to them (- the hypocrites), `Come forward, fight in the cause of Allâh, or at least help the defences.´ They said, `If we but knew that it would be a fight we would surely follow you, (but the Muslims were going to a sure destruction).´ On that day, they were nearer to disbelief than to belief. They say with their mouths that which is not in their minds. And Allâh knows best all that they conceal.
It is these who said of their brethren whilst they (themselves) stayed behind (declining the field), `If they had obeyed us, they would not have been killed.´ Say, `Then avert death from yourselves if you are right.´
And think not of those who have been killed in the cause of Allâh as dead. Nay, they are alive, enjoying the company of their (Ever- Living) Lord and well provided (as they deserve to be for an everlasting life);
Jubilant because of that which Allâh has given them out of His grace. They are receiving glad tidings also about those (believers similar to themselves) who are still left behind them (in this world) and have not yet joined them, that they shall have no cause of fear, nor shall they grieve, (rather they will be victorious and will see the promises of Allâh fulfilled).
And they (- the martyrs) are also receiving glad tidings (that those who have been left behind in the world are happy) because of the favours of Allâh and (His) great bounty and that Allâh does not suffer the reward of the believers to be lost.
Those who responded to the call of Allâh and the Messenger after they had received an injury (at Uhud), for those amongst them who did their duty well and warded off evil (by pursuing the enemy forces the next day upto Hamrâ´al-Asad, a place near Madînah), there awaits a great reward.
Those to whom (at the time of the expedition of Badr al-Sughrâ) people said, `People have assembled against you, so fear them.´ But this (threat of danger) increased their faith and they said, `Allâh is Sufficient for us, and He is an excellent Disposer of affairs´.
Hence they returned with a mighty blessing from Allâh and a great bounty. They suffered no harm whatsoever, and they followed the good pleasure of Allâh. Indeed, Allâh is the Possessor of great bounty.
(Now you have come to know that) it is satan, in fact, who merely threatens through his friends, so do not fear them, rather fear Me, if you are (true) believers.
And do not let those who vie one with another in (following the ways of) disbelief grieve you. Surely, they shall not be able to do the slightest harm to Allâh. It is Allâh´s will to assign them no portion in the Hereafter. Rather, there awaits them a great punishment.
Those who preferred disbelief to belief will not be able to do the least harm to Allâh. A grievous punishment awaits them.
And do not let those who disbelieve think that the respite We give them is good for them. Surely, We grant them respite but they do not avail it, with the result that they add to their sins. A humiliating punishment awaits them.
And Allâh is not going to leave (you), the believers, as you are, unless He has distinguished the corrupt from the good. Nor is Allâh going to reveal fully to (everyone of) you, the unseen; but Allâh chooses (for His Messages) such of His Messengers as He will. Believe, therefore in Allâh and His Messengers; and (remember) if you believe (truly) and guard against evil then there is for you a great reward.
And do not let those, who behave niggardly in (spending) what Allâh has granted them of His bounty, think that it is good for them, nay it is bad for them. They shall certainly have the things they were niggardly about, hung about their necks like halters on the Day of Resurrection. And to Allâh belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth. Indeed, Allâh is Well-Aware of all that you do.
Allâh has most certainly heard the words of those who said, `Allâh is poor and we are rich.´ Certainly We shall record what they say and their efforts towards seeking to kill the Prophets unjustly. And We shall say (at the time of retribution), `Taste (now) the punishment of burning.
`This (punishment) is because of that which your own hands have sent forward,´ and the fact is that Allâh is not at all unjust to His servants.
(These are the very Jews) who said, `Surely, Allâh has enjoined us not to believe in any Messenger unless He brings us an offering which is consumed by the fire (in accordance with mosaic law).´ Say, `Surely Messengers have come to you before me with clear signs and with that of which you speak. Why, then did you seek to kill them if you have been right (in your demand)?´
But if they cry lies to you (you need not be disheartened) even so lies were cried to many Messengers before you, who came with clear signs, with the Books full of wisdom and with the glorious Scripture.
Every living being is destined to taste death. And you shall, verily, be paid in full your rewards on the Day of Resurrection. Then whoso is removed away from the Fire and is admitted to Paradise, he has, of course, successfully attained his goal. And the life of this world is nothing but a vain provision (causing negligence).
You shall, certainly, be tried in your substance and lives and you shall certainly hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who set up equals (to God) a good deal of hurtful abuse. But if you are patiently persevering and guard against evil, then this (attitude) is worth being followed with constancy and firm determination.
Recall the time when Allâh took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture that, `You must explain (the teachings of) this (Scripture) to the people and not conceal it.´ But they threw it away behind their backs, and accepted a paltry price for it. How evil is that which they have chosen!
You should not think - indeed you should not think that those who exult in what they have brought about, and love to be praised for what they have not done, are secure from punishment; rather a woeful punishment awaits them.
The sovereignty of the heavens and the earth belongs to Allâh alone, and Allâh is the Possessor of full power to do all that He will.
Surely, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and (in) the alternation of the night and the day there are many signs for people of pure and clear understanding.
These are the persons who remember Allâh standing, and sitting and (lying) on their sides and reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth (and say,) `Our Lord! You have not created (all) this in vain. Glory be to You, save us from the punishment of the Fire.
`Our Lord! whomsoever You cause to enter the Fire, You have truly disgraced him, and there will be none to help these unjust.
`Our Lord! certainly, we heard a crier calling to the Faith, saying, "Believe in your Lord," and we have believed. Our Lord! protect us against our sins and rid us of our evils and cause us to die (and after death count us) with the virtuous.
`Our Lord! grant us what You have promised us through Your Messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Surely, You do not break Your promise.´
Their Lord then, accepted their prayer for them (saying), `I will not, most certainly suffer the deed of any doer (of good) from among you, whether male or female, to be lost; the one of you being as the other. Hence those who have emigrated, and have been driven out of their homes, and have been persecuted in My cause, and who have fought and been killed, surely I will absolve them of their evils and will, of course, admit them into Gardens served with running streams, a reward from Allâh. And Allâh, with Him is the fairest reward (to offer).
Do not let the moving about in the land, of those who have disbelieved, deceive you.
(It is) a brief provision, then Gehenna shall be their abode. What an evil place of rest!
But those who took their Lord as a shield shall have Gardens served with running streams, therein shall they live for ever, an entertainment from Allâh Himself; and that which is with Allâh is better still for the virtuous.
There are some among the people of the Scripture who believe in Allâh and in that which has been revealed to you and in that which has been revealed to them, humbling themselves before Allâh, they barter not the Messages of Allâh for a paltry price, it is these whose reward is due with their Lord. Indeed, Allâh is Swift in reckoning.
O you who believe! be patiently persevering and strive to excel (the disbelievers) in being patiently persevering and guard (the frontiers) and ward off evil, keep your duty to Allâh so that you may attain your goal.
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Le buste d'Auguste avec une couronne gemmée est une statue romaine, représentant le premier empereur romain Auguste.

Découverte

Il fut découvert en 1889 à Rome, non loin de l'église Saints-Marcellin-et-Pierre-du-Latran, inséré en réemploi dans un mur médiéval de la via Merulana et identifié comme une tête d'Auguste par Carlo Ludovico Visconti.

Description

Cette sculpture d'Auguste représente l'empereur au sommet de sa gloire. Ses traits sont très fins et son expression apaisée. Sa tête est subtilement inclinée vers la droite. Une légère ride traverse le milieu de son front, et les cheveux sont légèrement orientés d'un mouvement vers la droite. La bouche est fermée. Cette sculpture est du troisième type chronologique des représentations d'Auguste classées par , dont l'archétype est un buste de la collection Forbes au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Boston qui correspond à une simplification du type classique de la Prima Porta.

Ce buste est remarquable par la couronne liée de lemnisci et agrémentée de trois gemmes qui orne la tête de l'empereur. Longtemps, celle-ci a été considérée comme une couronne civique, avec laquelle Auguste, comme d'autres empereurs romains, est souvent représenté. En effet, la tradition figurative veut que les couronnes civiques soient en feuilles de chêne et que les couronnes triomphales soient en feuilles de laurier. Il utilise d'ailleurs celle-ci comme un symbole. Des études plus récentes indiquent qu'il pourrait plutôt s'agir d'une couronne triomphale de feuilles de chêne, ornées d'or et de pierres précieuses. Ce symbole rappellerait alors son triple triomphe de 29 avant J.-C, qui célèbre ses victoires en Illyrie, à Actium et en Égypte.

La couronne a été également considérée comme de la myrte.

Expositions
Cette statue a été présentée lors des expositions suivantes :
 exposition Auguste, du  au , à la Scuderie del Quirinale à Rome ;
 exposition Moi, Auguste, Empereur de Rome, du  au , au Grand Palais à Paris ;
 exposition Claude, un empereur au destin singulier, de  à  au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon.

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Kimmoly LaBoo: The Driving Force Behind "The Black Father Perspective"
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BMIA.com: Kimmoly thanks for taking time out for this interview. Let me start by asking you to talk about your latest project, "The Black Father Perspective," specifically, what prompted you to develop the "Black Father Perspective," project?
Kimmoly LaBoo: This is such a loaded question for me. There were many factors that played into me wanting to develop this project. I will start at the surface level and say, the daughter and the mother in me needed answers. I was the young girl sitting on the front step, from dusk to dawn, waiting on a father that failed to show up time after time. Fortunately for me, in my adult years we were able to mend our relationship a few years before he took his last breath. As a mother of two African American sons, I have watched a painful dynamic play-out between my sons and their father. One in which I often feel helpless. I knew if I felt this way there were many other women that felt this way too. On the other hand, I know some incredible black men that are amazing fathers. It disturbed me that only one side of the narrative was being amplified through media and in the black community. I guess the bottom line is, I had questions and I sought out to find the answers. Also, as a publisher, I work with and highlight lots of amazing women through their stories of triumph, and it has been wonderful. However, I personally needed to see amazing black men front and center. I took a chance and here we are.
BMIA.com: I am one of your contributing authors. How many contributors do you have associated with this project?
Kimmoly LaBoo: There are 9 authors that will be contributing to this project.
BMIA.com: You've been in the publishing business for years and own a reputable publishing company. What is the most unethical practice in the publishing industry?
Kimmoly LaBoo: The only thing that sort of took me by surprise when I first started publishing was finding out that wealthy people buy their way onto the New York Times Bestseller list. That doesn't seem ethical to me.
BMIA.com: What does literary success look like to you?
Kimmoly LaBoo: Literary success to me is being able to support authors in writing their amazing stories. Assisting people who never thought they would become an author. Seeing the healing that takes place through writing is also a gift. I get the most pleasure from witnessing the look on my clients faces when they receive their actual book in hand. Having the privilege of experiencing that repeatedly, feels like success to me. I also take pleasure in knowing that I am furthering the legacy of my family name. I love knowing that my business is contributing to the households of those on my literary team. This is bigger than me. That's success.
BMIA.com: That's great. What do you want people to take away or get as a result of reading this book?
Kimmoly LaBoo: The Black Father Perspective is part of a larger conversation that needs to be had. I want this book to start that conversation. I want people to see African American fathers in a different/positive light. I want people to know that black men love their children. I ultimately hope the book brings healing, insight, direction, and ultimately change in the African American community and begins to shift the conversation and narrative about black fathers in America.
BMIA.com: This is why I wanted to be a part of this effort. I feel the same way. Let's talk about you. Where you born and raised?
Kimmoly LaBoo: I was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland. As a young girl, I grew up in a quaint neighborhood that was situated between a cemetery and what was known as 4th Ward, home to drug dealers and users. As a young adult, I got married and moved to Baltimore, County where I lived until I relocated to Hawaii. I just recently returned to Maryland.
BMIA.com: What were you doing 25 years ago?
Kimmoly LaBoo: Wow, 25 years ago I was married with one child, still trying to figure out where my life would take me. I can honestly say, I had no clue back then. I think I was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant during that time-frame as well.
BMIA.com: What is your earliest, or most vivid recollection of being or feeling different?
Kimmoly LaBoo: I would say about 5th grade. I've never really fit in, which I can appreciate now.
BMIA.com: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer?
Kimmoly LaBoo: I never really wanted to be a writer. My writing came out of a necessity for healing. Nine titles later, I am still at it.
BMIA.com: If you didn't write and publish, what would you do for a living?
Kimmoly LaBoo: I would go back to traveling the world, speaking, and using my voice to uplift young girls and women.
BMIA.com: Who influenced you the most?
Kimmoly LaBoo: I am not easily influenced so it is difficult for me to answer this question. However, I admire the likes of Michelle Obama, Cicely Tyson, Phylicia Rashad, women who from afar seem to move with style and grace.
BMIA.com: Who are some of your favorite writers? Kimberla Lawson Roby, Terry McMillan, Priscilla Shirer, John Eckhart.
BMIA.com: How did you become a successful author and publisher?
Kimmoly LaBoo: Writing one book turned into nine more, which then led to speaking, and then teaching. When you become good at something people want to know how you did it. All of that writing, speaking, and teaching ignited a passion in me. The publishing company came as a result of a conversation with God. He told me it was time to make it official. I was called to this.
BMIA.com: What distinguishes your publishing company from many of the other publishing companies?
Kimmoly LaBoo: At LaBoo Publishing Enterprise we build relationships with our clients. We care about the person behind the story. We are in the trenches with our authors from beginning to end. We work with integrity and work diligently to make sure our clients win.
BMIA.com: What is the biggest challenge about being a business owner who happens to be a woman?
Kimmoly LaBoo: I can honestly say, I have not faced any challenges in my business solely based on the fact that I am a woman. I work hard, I treat people fairly, I operate in integrity and I have an equal expectation from those that I work with. So far so good.
BMIA.com: Thank you taking the time for this interview and for being the driving force behind this book project. You have advanced the conversation surrounding black fatherhood, and for that we are grateful.
Kimmoly LaBoo: You're welcome.
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Background: Both isokinetic testing and functional tests are commonly used to evaluate anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed (ACLR) patients. The object of this study was to evaluate motor performance of the knee and determine the relationship of isokinetic test scores to scores on a variety of lower extremity functional tests.
Methods: Ten healthy subjects and eleven ACLR patients at least six months after surgery performed the following: knee isokinetic tests at 60 and 180 deg/sec three functional tests including leg vertical jump, single hop, and triple cross-over hop for distance. The International Knee Document Committee Subjective Knee Evaluation Form (IKDCSKEF) was used to score the self-assessment of each study participant. Paired T-test was used to compare the involved and uninvolved knee. Pearson correlation coefficients were used to determine the relationship between the scores on the isokinetic test and functional tests. Significance was determined by P<0.05.
Results: IKDCSKEF score was significantly lower in patients than control subjects. Quadriceps peak torque and functional test scores were significantly lower in the involved knee of the ACLR subjects compared to the uninvolved knee. Correlation coefficients of isokinetic peak torque to body weight and functional testing were not significant in patients or control subjects, whi1e the limb symmetry index (LSI) of the quadriceps isokinetics peak torque to body weight and the LSI of the functional tests were significant (r = 0.54 to 0.97).
Conclusion: These results indicate a significant relationship between the LSI of various functional tests and the LSI of isokinetic testing among ACLR patients. Thus, in situations where an isokinetic dynamometer is not available, the LSI of functional tests can be used to estimate quadriceps deficiency for ACLR patients.


I discovered the "Inktober" project this October and thought I'd try it out. I've titled it "The Sharktober Adventures". I expected to be irregular and perhaps abandon it on day three. However, it's day 18th and I'm still at it and enjoying it. You can view them on my Facebook page and on Pinterest.
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We welcome new federal guidelines on sex and gender recognition
By Admin on 13 June 2013
Read about bodily integrity, and eliminating harmful practices
Read about eugenics, prenatal screening and elimination
Read about discrimination, and stigma
Read about identification documents, sex and gender
Important note: this paper should not be regarded as a guide to our current policy on identification documents and data collection. Our approaches have been informed by a 2013 Senate inquiry into involuntary or coerced sterilisation, by community-building and evidence-building, and are defined (as of March 2017) in the Darlington Statement. For information on data collection, see our page on forms and surveys.
Important update on language in these guidelines, 2015
OII Australia, together with the National LGBTI Health Alliance, A Gender Agenda, Transformative and Transgender Victoria, recently made a joint submission to the federal Attorney General's Department proposing to change the definition of "X" in federal guidelines to mean "non-binary". More information: Joint submission on recognition of non-binary gender in federal sex/gender guidelines.
On the new guidelines
In 2003, the first Australian passport with an 'X' sex marker was issued to Alex MacFarlane, on the basis that Alex's birth certificate, issued by the State of Victoria, showed no sex marker. Access was limited to people in the same circumstance, and only Victoria issues such certificates to intersex adults on request.
In 2011, the Australian government greatly improved access to 'X' passports. This enabled any intersex citizen, and any person with a non-binary identity, to obtain an X passport.
Now the government is rolling out the same standards across federal institutions, in the "Australian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender".
We warmly welcome the publication and implementation of these guidelines, and also the consultation process that has led to publication. Such wide consultation is necessary to prevent adverse consequences for any of the communities affected by the guidelines.
The impact of the guidelines is broad, and every aspect of the commonwealth government is affected. The agreement of these guidelines across government departments and agencies, along with evidence of strong input from affected communities, is a very significant achievement. The Attorney General's Department must be commended for it.
Data collection only when necessary
The guidelines restrict the collection of data on sex and gender to occasions when there is a demonstrable need. We regard this as a very positive development.
Recognition that intersex people have many different gender identities
They acknowledge that intersex is not a gender identity and that we may have any gender identity. The guidelines do not oblige intersex people to identify with a specific gender:
People who are intersex may identify their gender as male, female or X.
In full, the guidelines recognise that an intersex person might choose to identify as male, female, or unspecified or indeterminate.
State and territory legislation has often, erroneously in our view, referred to intersex as "intermediate sex". We regard this as a somewhat euphemistic term. While "indeterminate sex or gender" has been retained in these guidelines, it has now been disassociated from intersex status. Intersex is innate; indeterminate sex is not necessarily so.
Recognition that intersex has a biological basis
The guidelines recognise the biological, innate nature of intersex:
An intersex person may have the biological attributes of both sexes or lack some of the biological attributes considered necessary to be defined as one or the other sex. Intersex is always congenital and can originate from genetic, chromosomal or hormonal variations. Environmental influences such as endocrine disruptors can also play a role in some intersex differences.
They don't affect assignments at birth, only self-assignment as an adult.
The guidelines do not single intersex people out as a separate group from birth; something that we would regard as experimental treatment on intersex infants.
We support these considerations.
We are glad that evidencing for the necessary documentation has opened up beyond the medical profession – we didn't think this was likely. We are especially pleased that "the necessity of a medical service or associated benefit should be determined by the physical need, regardless of a person's recorded sex and/or gender". We hope and expect that this will have repercussions within Medicare and PBS.
We are very glad that the validity of binary M/F passports for people who otherwise prefer X is recognised. This was an issue we raised in our submission. In our consultation submission, we said:
There may be a conflict between a person's identity living in Australia, and potentially adverse consequences that may arise from the disclosure of that identity while travelling internationally, whether for work or pleasure… concern about such issues limits their attractiveness to many intersex people… There is a strong case for the availability of passports with a binary (M/F) sex descriptor for people who otherwise are intersex or identify as indeterminate/unspecified.
Other implementation issues
We are similarly glad that "Departments and agencies should pay particular attention to the use of titles in forms and personal records"; this is something else that we raised.
Support by other Australian governments
We hope that other Australian governments will also implement these guidelines so that we can have consistent interactions with government departments and agencies, regardless of whether they are commonwealth, state or territory-based. The Attorney General's Department notes that:
These Guidelines support the Australian Government's introduction of legal protections against discrimination on the grounds of gender identity and intersex status in Commonwealth anti-discrimination law
Given the Sex Discrimination Amendment Bill's lack of controversy in the House of Representatives, we hope that these guidelines will be supported by any incoming new government in September.
A caveat
Finally, identity issues always seem to generate significant interest, but they are not top of our list of priorities. The Senate is currently conducting an Inquiry into involuntary or coerced sterilisation. We know that very few non-intersex organisations have commented on the intersex aspects of the Inquiry, but we hope that as much interest will be shown in the outcomes of that Inquiry as there is in these guidelines.
A third sex?
We don't think so – see Third Sex Redux for more information.
Third sex, redux
Australian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender.
About the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill, 2013
The guidelines are scheduled to come into effect on 1 July 2013, and will be implemented over a three year period.
Gay News Network, 18 June 2013, New gender recognition guidelines released
Categories: Data collection, Editorials, Press, Sex and gender recognition, Travel


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To put Dunne's qualifying in perspective, the Santa Barbara native beat his own qualifying time from last year, a 4′:16.896, by over three seconds. On pace throughout the entire week, Dunne was noticeably more focused today, and got progressively faster throughout the morning's qualifying.
Watching him flick the Lightning through Engineers Corner was an impressive sight, especially when you consider that the Lightning weighs near 500 lbs.
Things are shaping up to be a good race on Sunday, with a pair of Ducati Multistrada 1200's on the pace, and with Dunne looking to make the fastest motorcycle up Pikes Peak an electric one.
*We have a good gentleman's wager with Lightning CEO Richard Hatfield that if Dunne can beat his own race record of 9'52.819 on Sunday, then the Lightning superbike will from now on referred to as the "Top Banana" on Asphalt & Rubber — now that's a bet we wouldn't mind losing.
For the Full Motorcycle Qualifying Results for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, click here.


This book is impressive. At first glance it appears to be aimed at healthcare professionals working in communities much further afield than the UK. However, it is extremely valuable for everyone in low-resource settings and this now includes the UK, with the pressures on health and social care budgets. It has a positive narrative that engages the reader without jargon, using a problem-solving approach that includes what questions can be asked and medications.


Bathed in the reflection of the sun itself, she stood, golden, breastplate adorned with rose petals, white angelic feathers and black thorns. Her eyes met mine, and I saw rage mixed with admiration, she looked up to me once and still remembered, younger days when the air was still clean, when the moon could shine brightly over us. We had met by chance, but our hearts wished for the coincidence to endure. Fate had given us a different path, with a twist, and a heavy burden that no one should endure; war, despair, and post-apocalyptic chaos.
Her helmet, encrusted with onyx stones, was known to all as the mark of the unbroken, heavy enough to remind her of her true intentions, her quest for purity, or whatever was left of it in the Savage Wasteland.


Ubisoft Forums > Assassin's Creed > Assassin's Creed - General Discussions > Do I need to play all the Assassins Creeds to get the full story?
View Full Version : Do I need to play all the Assassins Creeds to get the full story?
Pretty much. You could watch some walkthroughs on Youtube of course, but I'd advise playing the games yourself.
But its good to play them because they are the build up to desmonds story in 3.
I would. As much as Ubisoft tries to fill new people in, I know if I came into Assassin's Creed in the middle or the end I would be totally lost. I'd suggest starting from the beginning.
ACB was (allegedly) supposed to be either DLC or the final sequence of ACII, ACR was originally supposed to be a much smaller game, not meant for consoles.
Thats what i just said Downloadable/extra content.
Yes, but you forgot to mention that is not confirmed info.
No you dont! This is the first AC game ive played and i love it and im into it..
Thats the thing ubi will never let the cat out of the bag , its like i also know that Rainbow six's lead writer was sacked rather than left lool ! ( Leaving on a mutual agreement means a company does not want you on a project no more ) ubi want fresh blood in the series.
But yeah i can tell you that the previous games ( Brotherhood and Revelations) was set to be DLC which kind of makes sense, but playing the previous games i feel gives you a better perspective on the characters and understanding.
I'm with you - to me AC-2 WAS only half the game or story . Brotherhood isn't a filler or stop gap for me , it's the second half & conclusion of AC-2 whatever the official statements say. .
They kept saying AC3 was a great point to step in for newcomers, but I honestly think it's the worst with regards to understanding the long term plot, it doesn't explain things very well, the intro was lacking and you'll be left especially confused during the scenes Juno pops up when plugging in the power sources. Start from AC1.
OP you need to play all the games. Even If It's just to follow Ezio's life. That In Itself Is worth the pennies. And AC1 Is also a great game. Go play them.
Ya I have to agree. To grasp the modern day Desmond story, its definitely in your best interests to at least play 1 & 2. But to be honest, in terms of % of game time spent covering it, the modern story is very minimized in this series, or at least after 1.
If you're just looking forward to running around as Connor & experiencing Revolutionary times, you'll be just fine.
I don't see why you wouldn't want to play the first four games. They're all incredible games. Go play them for the pure enjoyment of playing them, not because you think you have to.


Catford Gin Festival is Back – get your tickets NOW!
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Due to popular demand, South London's premier gin event returns from Friday 5th – Sunday 8th October 2018 at the Broadway Theatre in Catford.
Times: there are a numner of sessions available, please see below.
Unsurprisingly tickets are selling fast so book your session at EventBrite.
Hosted by the Forest Hill Gin Club and Team Catford, and sponsored by Fever Tree Premium Tonic Water, the three day festival in the main auditorium of the theatre will showcase local distillers such as Dulwich based Fatty's Organic Gin alongside those from further afield like Colonsay Gin from the Hebrides in Scotland.
Other distillers in attendance include HMS Spirits, Hidden Curiosities, Tappers, Griffiths Brothers, Hayman's, Old Bakery, Sherlock & Sons, Brentingby and our very own Tom Cat Six. The Old Tom gin distilled in conjunction with Foxdenton is a smooth slightly sweeter style gin that has six botanicals including the unique hint of Scotch bonnet pepper for a real warmth.
Tickets for the event cost £25 which gets you entry to a session, a commemorative copa balon gin glass, tote bag, a brochure to guide you through your gin festival journey and tasters from each of the distillers. Full gin and tonics will be available from each stand who'll take cash and card.
It's not just about the drinks, there'll also be food from Catford Food Market traders including Raastawala, Renee's Plant Powered Kitchen and Croquette Man Duan's Deli and Bears Doughnuts.
There'll also be a gin shop selling gin to take home and pop up shop Catford Cornucopia selling Catford Pride Pale Ale and their range of soft drinks including cola, lemonade, ginger beer and cream soda.


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Scyphuliger is een geslacht van eenoogkreeftjes uit de familie van de Anchimolgidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van het geslacht is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1991 door Humes.

Soorten
Scyphuliger aristoides Humes, 1993
Scyphuliger concavipes Humes, 1991
Scyphuliger eumorphus Humes, 1993
Scyphuliger humesi Kim I.H., 2004
Scyphuliger karangmiensis Kim I.H., 2007
Scyphuliger latus Kim I.H., 2003
Scyphuliger longicaudatus Kim I.H., 2003
Scyphuliger manifestus Humes, 1991
Scyphuliger paucisurculus Kim I.H., 2003
Scyphuliger pennatus Kim I.H., 2003
Scyphuliger pilosus Kim I.H., 2003
Scyphuliger placidus Kim I.H., 2004
Scyphuliger tenuatus (Humes, 1990)
Scyphuliger vicinus Kim I.H., 2004

Anchimolgidae


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Events, Featured, Industry, News
Electric Forest unveils lineup for highly anticipated 2022 return
Just the other day, Electric Forest unveiled the new dates of their upcoming 2022 event. Now wasting no time, the esteemed festival has already revealed its heavyweight lineup for the return to the forest.
Uniquely, the promotion unveiled the entire lineup on the air during their radio show. Electric Forest had promised on a monster lineup to celebrate the return of the festival after two years of cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and they have delivered.
The headliners include the acts of The String Cheese Incident (performing their traditional 3 Incidents), GRiZ, Porter Robinson, Louis The Child, Disclosure, The Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic, SLANDER, Fisher and Sylvan Esso. However, those that have attended Electric Forest before know that the supporting talent is just as important. Bringing in acts such as CloZee, Duke Dumont, Subtronics, TOKiMONSTA, Yves Tumor, Cory Henry, Deathpact, 17-year old phenom Moore Kismet, rapper Duckwrth, the festival is highlighting some of its best supporting acts in recent years.
As part of the ongoing promotion for 2022, the festival also released a short documentary celebrating the past decade of the festival. The film takes a look back at how the festival became one of the most sought-after and prestigious events in the world of dance music over the past ten years. "A Million Shining Lights: 10 Years of Electric Forest" reminiscences on some of the most iconic moments that have made the event unlike any other.
Due to very few requests for refunds from the 2020 edition, a limited amount of passes will go on sale this Friday, December 10th, at 10 am Eastern time. With regards to Covid-19 procedures, the promotion will continue to assess the ongoing situation and announce policies in the spring of 2022.
See the full lineup for Electric Forest 2022 below and purchase wristbands this Friday here.
Image Credit: Electric Forest (via Facebook)
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Ah, of course it'd be just like me to leave right after I announce my new schedule . Great going, April. *slow clap* Yeah, this post is gonna turn out to be about three sentences long with no header… but I have an excuse! As I said in this post, school is DROWNING me.
Sorry to not do anything special for me abandoning the blogging world… *cringes* dont be mad! I'll be back soon, but sadly, school/play/sports has to take priority right now. and sleep. thats good too.
Plus I'm finally responding to comments! yay me!
I promise this wont be like that time I abandoned my blog for 3 MONTHS with no warning…. oh fetus blogger me. At the very LATEST, I'll be back in April for Camp NaNo!! YAY!
are you doing camp nano? will you miss me? did you even notice i was gone? ITS KILLING ME TO LEAVE YOUUUUU do you have many tests? GOOD LUCK!
April, you're officially part of TWW! ( stands for the writing writers ) You're name is in the sidebar and I've written a bio about you.
Hey there, April! It's awesome that you opted to join The Writing Writers. I've sent you an invitation, did ya get it?
I did, and I accepted! I'm so excited to be working with y'all 🙂 How will I be able to post a bio and add my name to the sidebar? DO you take care of that, or…?
the only problem is with the amount of privileges I have, I can't edit pages.
Wait a bit… Authors can't edit pages??
Oh… I'm sorry. Well, I think Mirra wrote a bio for you or something. You can check it out and tell us if you need any changes.
yes, i saw that, i think she took the one from my site. I was going to make mine a little different, if I write it and comment give it to you do you think you could update the page?
I'm crying 😥 But I feel you on the school struggle, there's just so much! And I'm going to be very sad now that you're gone 😦 I'm doing camp nano too!!! (YAY maybe I'll actually write for once…) Good luck on all of your homework/band/sports!!!!!
no don't cry! *hands tissue* *hands brownies because no one can cry over brownies* Yay camp nano! We are in the same cabin, so you'll get to witness me changing my project 4+ times! don't blame me, I'm an indecisive Gemini… Thanks!
thank you for the brownies and YAY being in the same cabin! Also at least you have ideas. I have my characters but that's it….
I have tests, quizzes, word problems, and etc. I am sure you will pull through! I will surely miss you and your posts.
Waiting for you to return! #waiting4return.
yay! do you have a cabin yet?
#waiting4return… everyone make the hashtag go viral!
Thanks! 🙂 Yeah, I am already in a cabin for April. (the month not name XD) I am vacant in June though. #waiting4return!
I missed you! And I will. Good luck with the tests. School's making my temper short and blogging difficult too.
aw, I missed you too Em! Thanks… I'll need it! Linear Equations are NOT very fun. Yes, especially in the morning, with waking up ear and all… a petition should be made to let school respect our natural clocks!
invite… accepted! i am so so excited! 😀 thanks for letting me join !
I KNOW I SAW!!! AND ME TOO!!! AND YOU'RE WELCOME!!!
Agh you have to make a writing project to be invited.


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Doug Winter
Rare Date US Gold
The Million-Dollar Liberty Head Eagle
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com ……
CoinWeek Content Partner
It's likely that Heritage's recent sale of a PCGS AU53 1875 Liberty Head eagle will go largely unnoticed by non-specialists. After all, million-dollar coins are a common occurrence at coin auctions in the 2020s, and to get noticed today, a coin needs to hammer for at least $4+ million.
But to those of us at a certain age, a million bucks is still a ton of money for a coin – especially a circulated coin that has flown under the radar for years.
Some background is in order.
1875 $10.00 PCGS AU53. Image courtesy Heritage Auctions
The 1875 is the undisputed key to the Liberty Head eagle series with likely no more than 10 known from an original mintage of just 100. Not only is it definitively rare from an overall perspective but it is also a grade rarity, with none finer than AU53+ at PCGS. The coin at Heritage (lot 3261 in the September 2022 Long Beach sale) was graded AU53. It was very fresh, having last appeared at auction back in 1997, and it is well-pedigreed, having originally come from the James Carter sale (Stack's 1/1986) – a collection that contained mostly nice to very nice coins. I graded the coin 53+ to 55.
The coin hammered at $850,000 USD, which means that with the 20% buyer's premium, it sold for $1,020,000. This is, by far, a world record for any business strike Liberty Head eagle.
I will freely admit that I was stunned by the price. In fact, I texted another dealer a few days before the sale and said I would like to split the coin in case it "fell through the cracks." How 2019 of me… in 2022, almost nothing falls through the cracks at major auctions.
Here are some random thoughts:
In late 2019, a prominent venture capitalist contacted me about assembling a world-class set of Liberty Head eagles. I mentioned that there was, coincidentally, an important complete set of these that was coming on the market in February 2020. I was very familiar with the coins in the collection as I had sold the owner a number of them and the coin I urged him to focus on was the 1875.
I had purchased the coin in the set for the owner in 2018 for $372,000, and I remember telling the prospective new owner that I thought 1875 eagles were very underappreciated and that in the future it could be a $500,000-$600,000+ coin. After preparing an extremely detailed proposal for this individual, he decided that the series was "too complicated" (his exact words… sigh) and he stopped communicating with me.
My point is this: I certainly didn't expect the 1875 $10 to become a million-dollar coin in 2022; let alone in my lifetime.
Before the Trophy Coin Era (which really began in earnest around 2020), the price of rare coins went up incrementally. A coin like an AU 1875 eagle was worth $150k in the 2000s, $250k in the early 2010s, and $350k in the early 2020s. Given its price history, one would have expected the next price increment for this date to have been $450k (maybe even $500k) in 2022. But this isn't how values work today, and as a result, we have yet another record price that is multiples higher than the previous peak of $372,000.
How will this price impact comparable Liberty Head gold coins? The two issues which I think are most closely aligned with the 1875 eagle are the 1854-S quarter eagle and the 1875 half eagle.
1854-S $2.50 PCGS VF35. Image courtesy Douglas Winter Numismatics (DWN)
The 1854-S quarter eagle is slightly less rare than the 1875 eagle in terms of overall rarity but it is rarer in high grades (in this case, AU and finer). The most recent sale of a nice 1854-S was in March 2020 when the Pogue-Bass PCGS AU50 brought $384,000. Given that a PCGS VG10 sold for $360,000 in May 2022, I'd say that the AU50 was a pretty good deal, no?
1875 $5.00 NGC AU55. Image courtesy DWN
The 1875 half eagle is virtually equal in terms of overall and condition rarity to its big brother the 1875 eagle. An exceptionally nice PCGS/CAC AU53 1875 half eagle brought $480,000 as Stack's Bowers 4/2022: 5137. This seemed like a really strong price at the time but now it seems like a really fair one. It is part of a series with more collectors than Liberty Head eagles and it was a slightly nicer coin (in my opinion) than the PCGS AU53 1875 eagle that just eclipsed the $1 million mark.
If you bought either of these two coins, congratulations – you are a winner. I can think of at least three other collectors who should be buying their significant other an extra nice dinner tonight.
The Southern California collector to whom I sold the Dallas Bank Collection coin (a solid EF45 or better) back in 2001 for around $40,000. Nice purchase!
Dell Loy Hansen, who purchased the PCGS AU50 in February 2020 I mentioned above for $360,000. It was a good purchase then and it looks even better today.
The owner of the Tyrant Collection (likely the savviest rare coin collector in the US if not on the face of the Earth) owns multiple examples of this date in both business strike and Proof formats.
What will be the next under-the-radar $1 million dollar US gold coin? Let me know your thoughts on this.
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About Doug Winter
Doug has spent much of his life in the field of numismatics; beginning collecting coins at the age of seven, and by the time he was 10 years old, buying and selling coins at conventions in the New York City area.
In 1989, he founded Douglas Winter Numismatics, and his firm specializes in buying and selling choice and rare US Gold coins, especially US gold coins and all branch mint material.
Recognized as one of the leading specialized numismatic firms, Doug is an award-winning author of over a dozen numismatic books and a recognized expert on US Gold. His knowledge and an exceptional eye for properly graded and original coins have made him one of the most respected figures in the numismatic community and a sought-after dealer by collectors and investors looking for professional personalized service, a select inventory of impeccable quality, and fair and honest pricing. Doug is also a major buyer of all US coins and is always looking to purchase collections both large and small. He can be reached at (214) 675-9897.
Doug has been a contributor to the Guidebook of United States Coins (also known as the "Red Book") since 1983, Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Coins, Q. David Bowers' Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars and Andrew Pollock's United States Pattern and Related Issues.
In addition, he has authored 13 books on US Gold coins including:
Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint: 1839-1909
Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint: 1870 – 1893
Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint: 1838-1861
Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861
The United States $3 Gold Pieces 1854-1889
Carson City Gold Coinage 1870-1893: A Rarity and Condition Census Update
An Insider's Guide to Collecting Type One Double Eagles
The Connoisseur's Guide to United States Gold Coins
A Collector's Guide To Indian Head Quarter Eagles
The Acadiana Collection of New Orleans Coinage
Type Three Double Eagles, 1877-1907: A Numismatic History and Analysis
Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint, 1838-1861: A Numismatic History and Analysis
Type Two Double Eagles, 1866-1876: A Numismatic History and Analysis
Finally, Doug is a member of virtually every major numismatic organization, professional trade group and major coin association in the US.
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Platforms Project, is a group artist exhibition that includes a rich and multifaceted program of lectures, videos and performances by the participating teams. The aim is to present the independent artistic scene, as it is expressed by artist run initiatives. The project was directed by Artemis Potamianou and Michalis Argyrou. This Project is presented for the sixth consecutive year aiming to map visual artworks as it is produced within the frame of artistic group initiatives of young artists in the international art environment in order to find together solutions to contemporary fine art questions. Vital Space participated in Platforms Project – Independent Art Fair 2018, presenting the work of Danae Stratou "Upon the Earth, Under the Clouds", a site specific installation that was created for the Aisxylia Festival in 2017.


Two long arms with shaped steel points pivot of a flat 3-leaf decorated hinge. On one side each arm has a scale 0 to 360, divided to 10, subdivided to 5, numbered by 1. One point sight survives and is mounted at the corner of a short sleeve embracing either arm and clamped by a wing-headed screw. A semicircular arc is attached to one arm and has a degree scale 0 to 180, divided to 10, subdivided to 5, to 1 and to 1/2, numbered by 10. The first quadrant of the arc also has a scale 0 to 6 to 0, divided to 1, subdivided to 1/6 and to 1/12, but the divisions are equal, so this is not equivalent to a geometrical quadrant. The signature on the verso is 'Paulus Massucbius ? F ? Luc? ?'.
The accessories include a magnetic compass, with a hemispherical bowl in a gimbal mount held by a fork attached to decorated upright support, a clinometer with two arcs, and a quadrant clinometer. There is a shaped and fitted box, the outside bound with brown leather, the inside lined with red fabric.