Sent to me by a friend on the ground in Iraq. I have not verified it all, but I can believe it and think it's worth noting.
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 7:42 AM
Subject: INFORMATION YOU MAY NOT KNOW.... VERY GOOD
IRAQ - VERY INTERESTING - DID YOU KNOW?
1. The garden of Eden was in Iraq.
2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq, was the cradle of civilization!
3. Noah built the ark in Iraq.
4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq.
5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq!
6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq.
7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq.
8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq.
9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel.
10. Amos cried out in Iraq!
11. Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem.
12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq!
13. The three Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq (Jesus had been in
Iraq also as the fourth person in the fiery furnace!)
14. Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq.
15. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq.
16. Ezekiel preached in Iraq.
17. The wise men were from Iraq.
18. Peter preached in Iraq.
19. The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon,which
was a city in Iraq!
And you have probably seen this one. Israel is the nation most often
mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq!
However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in
the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia
means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates
Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots.
Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country
in the Bible.
No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it
than Iraq.
And also... This is something to think about! Since America is typically
represented by an eagle. Saddam should have read up on his Muslim
passages...
The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible)
Koran (9:11) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a
fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of
Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more
rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there
was peace.
(Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?! God Bless you all Amen !
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If anyone could let me know if that verse really is in the Koran I would appreciate it. My computer will not allow me to get on a reigious site. (work PC)
yellowwing
10-09-04, 06:10 AM
Summary of the eRumor
A verse in the Koran, which happens to correspond to the date of the Attack on America, predicts that "the wrath of the Eagle" would be felt throughout the lands of Allah.
The Truth, This is a hoax.
The quote is not from anywhere in the Koran (or Quran).
Chapter 9 verse 11 actually says "But if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, they are your brethren in faith; and we make the communications clear for a people who know."
But I do agree that the bibical references to Babylon are significant to this day. It will be interesting how the next 20 years play out. It is probably already written, if we have the wisdom to devine it.
Respectfully, Yellowwing.
Ed Palmer
10-09-04, 08:39 AM
This is from the Quran If in doubt go to google .com
009.010
YUSUFALI: In a Believer they respect not the ties either of kinship or of covenant! It is they who have transgressed all bounds.
PICKTHAL: And they observe toward a believer neither pact nor honour. These are they who are transgressors.
SHAKIR: They do not pay regard to ties of relationship nor those of covenant in the case of a believer; and these are they who go beyond the limits.
009.011
YUSUFALI: But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand.
PICKTHAL: But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then are they your brethren in religion. We detail Our revelations for a people who have knowledge.
SHAKIR: But if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, they are your brethren in faith; and We make the communications clear for a people who know.
009.012
YUSUFALI: But if they violate their oaths after their covenant, and taunt you for your Faith,- fight ye the chiefs of Unfaith: for their oaths are nothing to them: that thus they may be restrained.
PICKTHAL: And if they break their pledges after their treaty (hath been made with you) and assail your religion, then fight the heads of disbelief - Lo! they have no binding oaths - in order that they may desist.
SHAKIR: And if they break their oaths after their agreement and (openly) revile your religion, then fight the leaders of unbelief-- surely their oaths are nothing-- so that they may desist.
009.013
YUSUFALI: Will ye not fight people who violated their oaths, plotted to expel the Messenger, and took the aggressive by being the first (to assault) you? Do ye fear them? Nay, it is Allah Whom ye should more justly fear, if ye believe!
PICKTHAL: Will ye not fight a folk who broke their solemn pledges, and purposed to drive out the messenger and did attack you first? What! Fear ye them? Now Allah hath more right that ye should fear Him, if ye are believers
SHAKIR: What! will you not fight a people who broke their oaths and aimed at the expulsion of the Messenger, and they attacked you first; do you fear them? But Allah is most deserving that you should fear Him, if you are believers.
Ed Palmer
10-09-04, 08:52 AM
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/094.qmt.html
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HUD (HUD)
YUSUF (JOSEPH)
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IBRAHIM (ABRAHAM)
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AN-NAHL (THE BEE)
AL-ISRA (ISRA', THE NIGHT JOURNEY, CHILDREN OF ISRAEL)
AL-KAHF (THE CAVE)
MARYAM (MARY)
TA-HA (TA-HA)
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AL-HAJJ (THE PILGRIMAGE)
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AR-ROOM (THE ROMANS, THE BYZANTINES)
LUQMAN (LUQMAN)
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SABA (SABA, SHEBA)
FATIR (THE ANGELS, ORIGNATOR)
YA-SEEN (YA-SEEN)
AS-SAAFFAT (THOSE WHO SET THE RANKS,DRAWN UP IN RANKS)
SAD (THE LETTER SAD)
AZ-ZUMAR (THE TROOPS, THRONGS)
AL-GHAFIR (THE FORGIVER (GOD) )
FUSSILAT (EXPLAINED IN DETAIL)
ASH-SHURA (COUNCIL, CONSULTATION)
AZ-ZUKHRUF (ORNAMENTS OF GOLD, LUXURY)
AD-DUKHAN (SMOKE)
AL-JATHIYA (CROUCHING)
AL-AHQAF (THE WIND-CURVED SANDHILLS, THE DUNES)
MUHAMMAD (MUHAMMAD)
AL-FATH (VICTORY, CONQUEST)
AL-HUJRAAT (THE PRIVATE APARTMENTS, THE INNER APARTMENTS)
QAF (THE LETTER QAF)
ADH-DHARIYAT (THE WINNOWING WINDS)
AT-TUR (THE MOUNT)
AN-NAJM (THE STAR)
AL-QAMAR (THE MOON)
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AL-WAQIA (THE EVENT, THE INEVITABLE)
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AT-TALAQ (DIVORCE)
AT-TAHRIM (BANNING, PROHIBITION)
AL-MULK (THE SOVEREIGNTY, CONTROL)
AL-QALAM (THE PEN)
AL-HAAQQA (THE REALITY)
AL-MAARIJ (THE ASCENDING STAIRWAYS)
NOOH (NOOH)
AL-JINN (THE JINN)
AL-MUZZAMMIL (THE ENSHROUDED ONE, BUNDLED UP)
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AL-QIYAMA (THE RISING OF THE DEAD, RESURRECTION)
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AL-MURSALAT (THE EMISSARIES, WINDS SENT FORTH)
AN-NABA (THE TIDINGS, THE ANNOUNCEMENT)
AN-NAZIAT (THOSE WHO DRAG FORTH, SOUL-SNATCHERS)
ABASA (HE FROWNED)
AT-TAKWIR (THE OVERTHROWING)
AL-INFITAR (THE CLEAVING, BURSTING APART)
AL-MUTAFFIFIN (DEFRAUDING, THE CHEATS, CHEATING)
AL-INSHIQAQ (THE SUNDERING, SPLITTING OPEN)
AL-BUROOJ (THE MANSIONS OF THE STARS, CONSTELLATIONS)
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AL-GHASHIYA (THE OVERWHELMING, THE PALL)
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AL-ALAQ (THE CLOT, READ)
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Thanks Ed and Yellowing,
Thought the # lines were interesting, I have tried to look up stuff on the Quran but my computer will not let me go to those sites. Thanks for the info gentleman.