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The Stoning of Achan by Gustav Doré.. Achan (/ ˈ eɪ k æ n /; Hebrew: עָכָן, romanized: ‘Āḵān), the son of Carmi, a descendant of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, is a figure who appears in the Book of Joshua in the Hebrew Bible in connection with the fall of Jericho and conquest of Ai.
Achan may refer to: Achan (title) , a title traditionally adopted by some feudal landlords in southern India Achan (biblical figure) , a person in the Book of Joshua
The revealed books are the records which Muslims believe were dictated by God to various Islamic prophets throughout the history of mankind, all these books promulgated the code and laws of Islam. The belief in all the revealed books is an article of faith in Islam and Muslims must believe in all the scriptures to be a Muslim. Islam speaks of ...
Anchal Achan (Rev: Younan Kathanar) (Mor Yaunan Kasheesho) is a saint of Anchal. He lived in the first half of 19th century. The saint was born in Marunthalizhikathu family in Anchal. The exact date of his birth is unknown. According to historic assumptions he was born sometime around AD 1770-80.
The male members of the ruling family of Palakkad (Kombi Achan) also bore the title Achan. [3] Meenachil Kartha's who were members of a royal family, which ruled the kingdom of Meenachil from 15th century AD until 1754 were given the title Njanachan by the cheraman perumals). [4] Other Achans of Malabar included: • Eranholi Achan of Thalassery
[6] Muslims disagree as to who belongs to the Ahl al-Bayt (lit. ' people of the house '). [2] Shia Islam limits the Ahl al-Bayt to the Ahl al-Kisa, namely, Muhammad, Fatima, Ali, Hasan and Husayn. [25] [26] The verse of purification is thus regarded in Shia Islam as evidence of the infallibility of the Ahl al-Kisa. [8]
"With the truth we (God/Allah) have sent it down and with the truth it has come down". [4] It is also called kalam allah — the word of God — and to most Muslims is eternal and uncreated [1] attribute of God, as opposed to something written or created by God. The Quran that resides in heaven is distinct from the earthly Quran.
Allah-Upanishad or Allopanishad is a Sanskrit apocryphal text with many Arabic words generally argued and believed to be written in India in 16th century during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. [1] [2] It describes Akbar as a messenger or prophet of God. [3] The word Allah is used in Sanskrit to denote the Shakti or devi or female aspect ...