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According to Islamic scholars, "The reason for the importance of the Arabic language is that the Arabic language has many advantages and characteristics, but what has given it the greatest importance is its connection with the religion of Islam revealed in this language. The connection of the Arabic language with the revelation of the Qur'an, which came to all mankind.  The rituals of Islam are performed only in the Arabic language. The Arabic language is characterized by sophistication of expression, eloquence in speech and abundance of artistic imagery. According to scholars, to preserve the Arabic language is to preserve the religion of Islam. A complete statement of a written text can only be made in Arabic,  And so the Qur'an was not revealed without it. Constantly speaking Arabic has a positive effect on the mind, religion and morals. Ignorance of Arabic is one of the causes of deviation from the true religion. Arabic is an ancient, stable and historically well-established language."
Reasons for praying Salat in Arabic
Ahmed Hussain Sharif in his book "Why Pray in Arabic" (Why is prayer offered in Arabic?) reasons for praying in Arabic are:
 Arabic is a deep and wide language
 A common and universal language for prayer
 Connecting the Islamic brotherhood (via Arabic) 
 Quran is the creation of Allah
 It is impossible to translate the complete and complete Quran
 Quran is the only (divinely) preserved revelation
 Quran has its own rhythm
 The difference between Dua and Namaz is: Dua is an invitation or supplication, which is optional, so it is relaxed and can be done in any language, and Salat is a prayer, which is obligatory and its principles are strict. Besides, there is an obligation to maintain the social relations of Muslims in the case of obligatory prayers in congregation, therefore, prayers must be read only in Arabic.
 Learning to understand Arabic prayers is not difficult and it is easy.
Finally he says, "Thus we see that the sweetness, dignity, beauty and spirituality of the prayer depend on the prayer being recited in the original Arabic; and if the prayer is recited in translation, the literary and artistic value of the Qur'an is bound to be lost; and  by the translated prayer is the first to suffer will be the Islamic brotherhood."
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Islam
Arabic language
"Lucid Dreams" (also known as "Lucid Dreams (Forget Me)") is the second single off of American rapper Juice Wrld's debut studio album Goodbye & Good Riddance. It also appears on the 2017 EP JuiceWrld 9 9 9. The song was released on May 4, 2018. The song was able to make it to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified 11× Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 

Juice Wrld made the song about his pain and feelings after going through a breakup. The song interpolates the 1993 Sting song Shape of my Heart. Sting gave Juice Wrld his blessing to use the song and said "'Lucid Dreams' was my favorite of all the many interpolations of 'Shape of my Heart,' it will resonate for many years to come,"
On May 11, 2018, a music video for the song was released. It was directed by Cole Bennett. In the video, Juice is seen rapping with his head poking up through the floor. Through the video there are scenes of him smoking a joint in a dimly-lit stairwell and exchanging glances with a woman applying heavy makeup in a mirror.

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Other websites

2017 songs
Juice Wrld songs
Hip hop songs
"Last Train to Clarksville" is a debut single from The Monkees and is the leading single from their debut studio album The Monkees. It went to number 1 in the United States and Canada, number 23 in the United Kingdom, number 16 in South Africa, number 6 in New Zealand, number 10 in Finland, number 5 in Ireland and number 14 in Australia. It was featured seven times to the television program The Monkees.

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1966 songs
Debut singles
The Monkees
Ed Bruce songs
Country rock songs
Folk rock songs
Jangle pop songs
Variovorax is a gram-negative bacterial genus from the family Comamonadaceae. Its designated species is Variovorax paradoxus which arose from the species Alcaligenes paradoxus being grouped under the Variovorax genus. The cell size of Variovorax is 0.5–0.6 μm × 1.2–3.0 μm and the optimal growth temperature is 30 degrees Celsius. The bacteria utilise various organic compounds as a carbon source, including fructose, galactose, and glucose, in order to promote plant growth.

Characteristics 
Variovorax cells function alone or in pairs, and use a flagellum to move around.They contain carotenoid pigments which leads to a yellow appearance of the colonies. The bacteria are tolerate to a wide variety of metals including cobalt, copper, and nickel, which allows for the bacteria to survive in many environments.
Habitat and occurrence 
Bacteria of the Variovorax genus can often be found in damp, dark conditions of soil and water. The bacteria can also be found in a variety of diverse habitats, including the rhizosphere, which is a section of soil in close proximity to the root microbiome. Other habitats that have been recognised include glacial settings, soils contaminated with chemicals and plastics, and riverbed sediments.
Environmental function 
Variovorax species have many diverse roles in their environmental surroundings, a noticeable one being promoting plant growth. There is a variety of mechanisms by which the bacteria can accomplish this, including the preventing of plant pathogens being produced, reducing the amount of stress a plant undergoes, and also increasing the number of nutrients that are available. Other roles can also be witnessed, including the cycling of various elements across a range of environments including arsenic. It is thought to oxidise As (III) to As (V) via a detoxification mechanism.

Another potential use which has been discovered for the Variovorax genus is its role in bioremediation studies. Variovorax paradoxus has been found to be a potential use in the bioremediation of soils contaminated with linuron, which could be depolluted through biopurification via bioaugmentation.

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Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, and was the first of these to be discovered in 1943 by Albert Shatz. The use of streptomycin involves the disruption of protein synthesis within the ribosome, preventing replication of bacteria. It arises from the bacteria Streptomyces griseus and is majorly used in the treatment of infections from aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Uses 
Streptomycin has been classified by the World Health Organisation as a critically important antimicrobial for human medicine. The most common use of streptomycin today is the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. The antibiotic has a variety of antibacterial activity which is beneficial for the treatment of a wide range of infections. Other infections treated using streptomycin include pneumonia, Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC, E. coli influenza, plague, and tularemia.
Side effects 
Common side effects of the use of streptomycin coincide with those seen with the use of other aminoglycoside antibiotics. These include both kidney and ear toxicity, alongside chronic kidney disease. Other dangerous side effects of the use of this drug also include vestibular and auditory system disorders.

Mechanism of action 
The use of streptomycin involves the disruption of protein synthesis within the ribosome, preventing the replication of bacteria. The antibiotic creates ionic bonds with the negatively charged sections of the bacterial cell membrane to access the inner cytoplasmic membrane. Streptomycin is only effective against aerobic bacteria as an electron transport system used within the respiratory cycle is needed, however, the antibiotic is able to inhibit both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

References

Antibiotics
Dreamtime is the ninth studio album by English rock band The Stranglers. It was released on 27 October, 1986 through Epic Records. It went to number 16 in the United Kingdom, number 172 in the United States, number 45 in New Zealand, number 64 in Australia, number 83 in Canada and number 60 in the Netherlands.

Track listing

Notes
"Norman Normal" is an Aural Sculpture outtake. The rest of the bonus tracks were recorded for Dreamtime. 
The instrumental track "Burnham Beeches" was originally intended as the B-side to the abandoned "Was it You?" single.

References

The Stranglers albums
1986 albums
Stephen Harold Halliwell (born 21 March 1946) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Zak Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, which he has played since 1994. He is currently the third longest serving cast member on the show.

Other websites
 

1946 births
Living people
English stage actors
English television actors
People from Bury
Sir Johannes "Joh" Bjelke-Petersen  (13 January 191123 April 2005), also nicknamed Sir Joh, was an Australian politician who served as the 31st Premier of Queensland. He was Queensland's longest-serving and longest-lived Premier. While he was Premier, he was the leader of the Queensland branch of the National Party, which used to be called the Country Party.
He once tried to run in the 1987 federal election to try and become Prime Minister, as part of the "Joh for Canberra" campaign. However, he did not do it because of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, which was a controversial inquiry that exposed corruption in his government and saw many of his ministers taken to jail, some even lost their knighthoods. This saw him resign as Premier and he quit politics altogether. It also was a reason that his party lost the 1991 state election. He was later trialed in court for perjury, but was not convicted and he was not trialed again because he was too old.

Notes

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Premiers of Queensland
"Wild Night" is a 1971 song by Northern Irish singer Van Morrison and is the leading single from his fifth studio album Tupelo Honey. It went to number 28 in the United States, number 41 in Belgium, number 20 in Canada and number 24 in the Netherlands. It was covered in 1974 by Martha Reeves.

John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello version

In 1994 American musicians John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello covered Wild Night for his 13th studio album Dance Naked. It went to number 1 in Canada, number 3 in the United States, number 34 in the United Kingdom, number 24 in Scotland, number 7 in Iceland, number 18 in Australia and number 55 in Germany.

References 

1971 songs
Van Morrison songs
John Mellencamp songs
Rock songs
Dominic Adam Brunt (born 15 April 1970) is an English actor, director and producer. He is best known for portraying the role of Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, which he has played since 1997.

Other works
He and Emmerdale co-star Mark Charnock, who plays Marlon Dingle, produce the annual Zombie Film Festival at the Leeds Cottage Road cinema.

References

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1970 births
Living people
English television actors
Actors from Cheshire
The Volvo XC90 is a mid-sized luxury CUV made by Volvo since August 2002.

The first XC90 was shown to the public in 2002, at a motor show, called the North American International Motor Show. The 1st gen XC90 is related to the Volvo S80 and is based on the Volvo P2 platform.

The second-gen XC90 was unveiled at the end of 2014, and is based on the Volvo SPA platform. It is related to the Volvo S90 and the Volvo V90 station wagon.

1st gen

The first-gen XC90 was designed by 	Doug Frasher in 1999, and shown to the public in November 2001, previewed by a concept in November 2001. It was Volvo's first SUV, and its full body was shown at the North American International Motor Show in January 2002. It was able to be bought and ordered in August 2002, and at first had 2 trims. It has 2 choices of seats, 5, and 7-seat. It is code named 'P28'.

Changes

2007 change

In 2007, the XC90 had gotten a small change, including new front and rear, and a new interior. The new XC90 was shown in New York in April 2006.
2009 changes

In 2009, the XC90 had larger spaces in between the rear Volvo logos.

In 2010, the front Volvo logo got larger.

For 2012-13, it had received LED-taillights and DRLs.

2nd gen

In May 2012, Volvo Cars said that the new XC90 would start in 2014, with orders starting in 2014, and it starting in 2015.

The XC90 is based on Volvo's SPA platform, which stands for Scalable Product Architecture, and cars in this platform basically have newer technology, and try to have as low weight as possible, while having as much safety as possible. The new XC90 is longer, wider and lower than the older one, while all being powered by an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was already sold out after 47 hours of orders being open on 3 September 2014.

T8/XC90 Recharge 

The T8 is a plug-in hybrid version of the XC90. It has an all electric range of 43 km (27 mi), and has the same technology as the Volvo V60 PHEV. In 2021, the T8 was renamed to the 'XC90 Recharge'.

Change
Change 

The XC90 had gotten a small change in 2020, adding a new front and back, including a new front grille.

Sport utility vehicles
2000s automobiles
2010s automobiles
2020s automobiles
Egusi soup is a popular West African dish made from ground melon seeds. It is commonly enjoyed in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. The soup is known for its rich flavor and thick, hearty consistency.

Ingredients 
The main ingredient of Egusi soup is the ground egusi seeds, which are obtained from the melon plant. Other common ingredients include:

 Meat or fish: Egusi soup can be prepared with different types of meat such as beef, chicken, or goat meat. Some variations also include fish or seafood.
 Vegetables: Leafy greens like spinach, bitter leaf, or pumpkin leaves are often added to the soup for added nutrients and flavor.
 Palm oil: This red-colored oil is used to give the soup its characteristic color and flavor.
 Seasonings: Various spices and seasonings like onions, garlic, chili peppers, and stock cubes are used to enhance the taste.

Preparation 
To prepare Egusi soup, the following steps are typically followed:
Roasting and grinding the egusi seeds: The melon seeds are first roasted to enhance their flavor and then ground into a fine powder.
 Cooking the meat or fish: The chosen meat or fish is cooked separately until tender, using spices and seasonings to add flavor.
 Preparing the soup base: Palm oil is heated in a pot, and chopped onions, garlic, and chili peppers are added and sautéed.
 Adding the ground egusi: The ground egusi seeds are added to the pot and stirred into the oil mixture. This forms a thick paste.
 Adding stock and vegetables: Stock or water is gradually added to the pot, along with the cooked meat or fish. The mixture is simmered until it reaches the desired consistency. Leafy greens and other vegetables are added and cooked until tender.
 Seasoning and serving: Additional seasonings like stock cubes, salt, and pepper are added to taste. The soup is then served hot with a side of pounded yam, fufu, or rice.

References 

Soups
Jeff Hordley (born 7 March 1970) is an English actor, best known for portraying the role of Cain Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (2000–2006, 2009–present). For his portrayal of Cain, he has been nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Actor at three ceremonies.

Career
In addition to his work on Emmerdale, he has also made appearances in various other television series including Coronation Street, Heartbeat, Always and Everyone, City Central and Children's Ward.

References

Other websites
 

1970 births
Living people
English television actors
People from Oldham
Myfanwy Warhurst (born May 29, 1973) is an Australian radio announcer and television personality who is best known for her work on the Triple J radio stations and being Australia’s commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Joey Creasey, she also provides the voice for Aunt Trixie and Indy’s Mum on the Australian animated series Bluey.
Megan Alexanda Washington (born January 7, 1986, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) is an Australian musician and songwriter who has worked mononymously as Washington, she is also known for voicing Bluey’s teacher Calypso on Bluey.
James Hooton (born 13 July 1973) is an English actor, best known for his role as Sam Dingle on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (1995–1998, 2000–present).

Career
In addition to his work on Emmerdale, he has also appeared in several other programmes, including Peak Practice, The Bill, Heartbeat and Touching Evil.

References

External links
 

1973 births
Living people
English stage actors
English television actors
English movie actors
Actors from Nottinghamshire
A study, also known as a home office, is a room in a house that is used for paperwork, computer work, or reading. Historically, the study of a house was reserved for use as the private office and reading room of a parent/guardian as the formal head of a household, but today studies are generally either used to operate a home business or else open to the whole family.

Rooms
Izumo-taishakyo is a Sect Shinto religious organization. It was founded by Takatomi Senge and continues the traditions of Izumo-taisha

13 Shinto Sects
Shinto new religious movements
Saint Christopher was a Christian Saint. He was murdered in 251 in Turkey when it was part of the Roman Empire.

He is the patron saint of travelers

References 

Christian saints
Kevin de León (born December 10, 1966) is an American politician and environmental advocate. He served as the President pro tempore of the California State Senate from 2014 to 2018. De León is a member of the Democratic Party.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California,  de León began his political career as a community organizer before being elected to the California State Assembly in 2006, representing the 45th district. He later served as the State Senator for the 22nd district from 2010 to 2018.

De León has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights and has pushed for policies to address Climate change and environmental issues. He has championed legislation to expand healthcare access, increase renewable energy usage, and enhance protections for undocumented immigrants.
In 2018, de León ran for the United States Senate against incumbent Dianne Feinstein, but was unsuccessful in his bid. Despite the loss, he gained recognition for his progressive platform and was credited with shifting the conversation within the Democratic Party in California.

Outside of politics, de León has been involved in various environmental organizations and initiatives. He has been a strong proponent of clean energy and has worked to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. De León continues to be an influential figure in California politics, advocating for progressive policies and fighting for social and environmental justice.

Early life and education 
Kevin de León was born on December 10, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in the San Diego, California barrio of Logan Heights, a predominantly Mexican American neighborhood. De León's parents emigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico, and his mother worked as a housekeeper while his father was a factory worker.
As a child, de León experienced the challenges faced by many working-class families. He witnessed the struggles of his mother, who raised him as a single parent after his father died when he was young. These experiences influenced his later political career and commitment to advocating for marginalized communities.

De León attended San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political science and Chicano Studies. During his time in college, he became involved in activism and community organizing, working on issues such as affordable housing and immigrant rights. These early experiences sparked his passion for social justice and laid the foundation for his future political career.
After completing his undergraduate studies, de León continued his education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he pursued a Master's degree in public administration. He further honed his leadership skills and deepened his understanding of public policy, preparing him for his future roles in government.

De León's upbringing and educational background played a significant role in shaping his perspective and commitment to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. These early experiences instilled in him a determination to address the systemic inequalities and barriers faced by many Californians, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds.

California State Assembly 
Kevin de León served in the California State Assembly, representing the 45th district from 2006 to 2010. During his tenure, he worked on various legislative initiatives and advocated for policies that aimed to address social and environmental issues.
As a member of the California State Assembly, de León focused on a range of issues affecting his constituents. He was particularly passionate about affordable housing, healthcare, and education. He championed legislation aimed at expanding access to healthcare services, improving educational opportunities, and promoting affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families.

De León also played a key role in advancing environmental policies during his time in the Assembly. He worked to increase renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a strong advocate for clean energy, he co-authored the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as AB 32, which set ambitious goals for reducing the state's greenhouse gas emissions.
During his tenure, de León demonstrated a commitment to representing the needs and concerns of his constituents. He actively engaged with community organizations and worked to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. His efforts earned him recognition as a champion for social and environmental justice.

De León's experience in the California State Assembly provided him with a solid foundation for his future political career. His work on critical issues and his dedication to serving the people of California laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the California State Senate and his bid for the United States Senate.

California State Senate 
Kevin de León served in the California State Senate, representing the 22nd district from 2010 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping California's legislative landscape, focusing on issues such as immigration, environmental policy, and social justice.
As a State Senator, de León became a prominent voice for immigrant rights. He authored the California Trust Act, which aimed to limit local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The act sought to protect undocumented immigrants who were otherwise law-abiding residents and fostered a more inclusive approach to immigration enforcement.

De León also prioritized environmental issues and worked towards advancing renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He authored Senate Bill 350, which aimed to increase California's renewable energy usage and improve energy efficiency in buildings. This legislation played a crucial role in shaping the state's clean energy goals and commitment to combating climate change.
In addition to his work on immigration and environmental policy, de León advocated for social justice initiatives. He supported criminal justice reforms and efforts to address economic inequality. De León's focus on social and economic equity was evident in his efforts to increase the minimum wage and expand access to affordable housing.

During his time in the California State Senate, de León served as the President pro tempore from 2014 to 2018. As the leader of the Senate, he played a pivotal role in shaping the legislative agenda and guiding policy discussions.

De León's tenure in the California State Senate solidified his reputation as a progressive leader and a staunch advocate for marginalized communities. His work on immigration, environmental policy, and social justice contributed to his influence within the Democratic Party and his subsequent bid for the United States Senate.
2018 U.S. Senate bid 
Kevin de León ran for the United States Senate in 2018, challenging incumbent Dianne Feinstein. Although unsuccessful in his bid, his campaign made a significant impact and helped shift the conversation within the Democratic Party in California.

De León's campaign focused on progressive policy positions and a vision for a more inclusive and equitable future. He emphasized issues such as healthcare, immigration reform, and income inequality. De León advocated for a universal healthcare system and championed the idea of Medicare for All, aiming to ensure that all Californians had access to affordable and quality healthcare.
His strong stance on immigration reform resonated with many voters. De León supported comprehensive immigration reform and sought to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. He emphasized the contributions immigrants make to California's economy and society, advocating for policies that would provide a pathway to citizenship and protect the rights of undocumented individuals.

Throughout his campaign, de León also highlighted his commitment to combatting climate change and advancing clean energy solutions. He stressed the need for California to lead the nation in addressing environmental issues, and he proposed bold initiatives to reduce carbon remissions and expand renewable energy sources.
De León's bid for the U.S. Senate demonstrated his continued dedication to advocating for progressive policies and fighting for social and environmental justice. His campaign left a lasting impact on the political landscape in California and contributed to ongoing discussions about the future direction of the Democratic Party.

Los Angeles City Council 
Kevin de León is currently serving on the Los Angeles City Council, a position he has held since 2020. As a council member, he represents the 14th district of Los Angeles and works on various issues affecting the city and its residents.

De León's tenure on the Los Angeles City Council has been marked by his dedication to addressing the needs of his constituents and advocating for progressive policies. He has been actively involved in initiatives related to affordable housing, homelessness, and public safety.
One of de León's primary focuses has been tackling the city's homelessness crisis. He has worked to expand access to shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness while also pushing for long-term solutions to address the root causes of homelessness. De León has supported measures to increase affordable housing options and has sought to improve coordination between city agencies and community organizations in addressing the issue.

Public safety has also been a significant area of concern for de León. He has championed efforts to enhance community policing strategies and improve relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. De León has advocated for investments in community-based programs and initiatives that prioritize proactive and preventive approaches to public safety.
Additionally, de León has been committed to addressing environmental and climate-related issues in Los Angeles. He has worked on policies to promote renewable energy, reduce pollution, and enhance sustainability efforts. De León has emphasized the importance of transitioning to a clean energy economy and has supported initiatives that promote environmental justice.

As a council member, de León has brought his experience in state and national politics to his work at the local level. He continues to be an influential figure in shaping policies and advocating for the needs of his district and the broader Los Angeles community.

2022 Los Angeles Mayoral Bid 
Kevin de León's 2022 Los Angeles Mayoral Bid was an unsuccessful campaign in which he competed against Karen Bass and Rick Caruso. Despite his efforts, de León came in third place in the election, failing to advance to the runoff stage.
Throughout his campaign, de León presented himself as a progressive candidate with a focus on addressing the pressing issues facing Los Angeles. He emphasized his experience in state politics, particularly his time in the California State Senate, and sought to bring his advocacy for social and environmental justice to the mayoral role.

During the campaign, de León received endorsements from Representatives Jimmy Gomez and Lou Correa, two influential figures within the Democratic Party. Their support highlighted de León's standing among fellow politicians and his commitment to advancing progressive policies.

Despite his notable endorsements and experience, de León was unable to secure enough votes to move forward to the runoff stage. The runoff eventually took place between Karen Bass and Rick Caruso, with Bass emerging as the winner of the mayoral race.
In a departure from endorsing either candidate in the runoff, de León decided not to endorse any candidate for the mayoral position. While he did not secure the mayoral seat himself, his campaign contributed to the broader political discourse in Los Angeles and brought attention to important issues facing the city.

Although his bid for mayor was ultimately unsuccessful, de León remains an active figure in Los Angeles politics and continues to advocate for progressive policies and social and environmental justice.

Politicians from California
1966 births
Christian Wilhelm Bronisch was a Sorbian priest and linguist . He wrote about the deity Flins.

References

Linguists
1788 births
1881 deaths
The Samaritan High Priest is the head of the Samaritan religion. They were originally the same person as the Jewish High Priest until a disagreement in succession led to the two splitting apart

Pummer's list 
The following list gives the names and terms of office according to Reinhard Pummer. Pummer uses a spelling for the name of the high priest that is based on the English Bible for the bearers of biblical names, while he chooses a more scientific transcription for the full name (last column). The traditional counting begins with the first post-biblical high priest Sheshai. It differs in order in some cases from the list prepared by Moses Gaster and Reinhard Pummer on the basis of the ancient Samaritan sources, and includes additional names (italics here).

References

Samaritan high priests
Frenkie de Jong (born 12 May 1997) is a Dutch football player. He plays as a central midfielder for Barcelona and the Netherlands national team.

References 

1997 births
Living people
Dutch footballers
Association football midfielders
Sportspeople from South Holland
FC Barcelona players
2022 FIFA World Cup players
Alejandro Balde Martínez (born 10 October 2003) is a Spanish football player. He plays as a left-back for Barcelona and the Spain national team.

References 

2003 births
Living people
Footballers from Barcelona
Association football defenders
FC Barcelona players
2022 FIFA World Cup players
Waldshut-Tiengen (Alemannic: Waldshuet-Düenge) is a city in southwestern Baden-Württemberg right at the Swiss border. It is the capital and largest city in Waldshut and a middle centre in the surrounding area.

Waldshut-Tiengen is at the edge of the southern Black Forest and is on the banks of the Rhine River.

References

Other websites 

 Official website of the town of Waldshut-Tiengen 
 Waldshut-Tiengen: pictures & history 

Towns in Baden-Württemberg
Flögeln used to be a municipality in Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015, it is part of the town of Geestland.

Other websites 
 

Former municipalities in Lower Saxony
Geestland
Köhlen used to be a municipality in Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015, it is part of the town of Geestland.

Former municipalities in Lower Saxony
Geestland
Yaacob I ben Aaharon ben Shalma was the 120th Samaritan High Priest from 1874 to 1916.
Samaritan high priests
Yoseph ben Ab-Hisda ben Yaacov ben Aaharon was the 128th Samaritan High Priest.

References

 A. B., The Samaritan News

1919 births
1998 deaths
Samaritan high priests
Phinehas X ben Matzliach ben Phinehas was the 126th Samaritan High Priest.

References 

Samaritan high priests
1899 births

1984 deaths
Kührstedt used to be a municipality in Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015, it is part of the town of Geestland.

Former municipalities in Lower Saxony
Geestland
Lintig used to be a municipality in Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015, it is part of the town of Geestland.

Former municipalities in Lower Saxony
Geestland
Ringstedt used to be a municipality in Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015, it is part of the town of Geestland.

Former municipalities in Lower Saxony
Geestland
Yamato Okunitama Shrine is a Shinto Shrine dedicated to Yamato Okunitama. It is the Ninomiya of Awaji Province

Myōjin Taisha
Shikinaisha
Ninomiya
Shinto shrines in Hyōgo Prefecture
Malsch is a municipality in Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is about 20 km south of Karlsruhe.

References

Other websites 

 Official website
Vladimir Toporov was a Russian linguist. He studied semiotics.

2005 deaths
1928 births
Petershagen is a town in Minden-Lübbecke in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. About 25,000 people live there.

References

Other websites 
 

Minden-Lübbecke Rural District
Ynglism is a Russian new religious movement. It is polytheistic and worships traditional slavic gods. People have criticized it for being racist and not following real slavic traditions. For example it worships Chislobog a god that many historians think never existed

New religious movements
The Book of Veles is a forged Russian religious book. Chislobog was first mentioned in it. Many Slavic pagans use it as a religious text.

Hoaxes
Paganism
Alexander Azov is a Russian pagan author. He translated the Veles Book. 

Many Russian pagans do not like him. They think he hurts the movement.

References
Andrey Alekseyevich Shishkin (; born 1960) is a Russian painter. He paints pagan deities.

He was born and raised in Moscow. He mainly paints slavic deities in a realistic style.

References

External links

 Official artist website

Russian painters
1960 births
Living people
Maciej Stryjkowski was a Polish historian.

In 1577, he wrote an epic poem On the beginnings of the famed nation of Lithuania (...), it was not published until after his death. He died around the year 1593.

Notes

References
Emperor Tenmu was the 40th Emperor of Japan. He reigned from 673 to 686.

References 

Emperors of Japan
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Niiname-no-Matsuri is a Japanese holiday.  

It is celebrated every year. But when a new Emperor of Japan is crowned a different version called the Daijosai happens.

Related pages 

 Japanese Imperial Rituals
 Saiten

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is an offering of sake or other alcoholic drinks offered to gods in Japanese Shinto.

References
is a form of Shinto offering made from a sakaki-tree branch.

They are given to kami in rituals.

References 

 Aston, William George, tr. 1896. Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697. Kegan Paul. 1972 Tuttle reprint.
 Carr, Michael. 1995. "Sacred Twig and Tree: Tamagushi and Sakaki in Japanese-English Dictionaries" , The Review of Liberal Arts 小樽商科大学人文研究 89:1–36.
 Morimura Susumu. 2003. "Freedom of Religion and the Separation of State and Religion: A Japanese Case Study", Hitotsubashi Journal of Law and Politics, 31: 23–30.
 Nelson, John. 1999. "Shifting Paradigms of Religion and the State: Implications of the 1997 Supreme Court Decision for Social, Religious and Political Change," Modern Asian Studies 33:797–814
 Ozawa Ichirō. 2001. "A Proposal for Reforming the Japanese Constitution (1999)", in Japan's Contested Constitution: Documents and Analysis, ed. by Glenn D. Hook and Gavan McCormack, 161–176, Routledge.
 Pierson, Jan L., tr. 1929–1938. The Manyōshū. 5 vols. E.J. Brill.
Other websites 

 
 Tamagushi, Basic Terms of Shinto
  【早分かり葬儀参列】神式の場合, How to offer tamagushi at a Shinto funeral
  神道オプション , Shinto ceremonial implements and tamagushi

Shinto
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Shinto religious objects
Masakaki (真榊) is an object used in Shinto rituals. It is put on both sides of a table where the event takes place. Masakaki is made with branches of a tree called Sakaki. These branches are attached to the top of colorful cloth banners. The banners are in five colors - green, yellow, red, white, and blue.

Special treasures are hung on these branches. On the left side, a sword is hung. On the right side, a mirror and a special bead are hung. Sometimes, people call the whole setup with a special name, Masakaki-dai.

The idea of Masakaki comes from old Japanese stories about gods. It is also written about in old history books. A long time ago, when a new emperor named Meiji started ruling, Masakaki was used to decorate Shinto shrines in many places in Japan. At Izumo Taisha, they put long branches on sticks. On the right side branch, they hang a gem, mirror, and colorful cloth. On the left side branch, they hang a sword and colorful cloth.
The five colors of the cloth stand for the . These elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. At funerals, Masakaki with yellow and white banners is used.

References

Other websites 

 Image of Masasaki
 Masakaki 
 Masakaki installation example

Shinto religious objects
Nikolai Fyodorovich Fyodorov was a Russian philosopher who wanted to make everyone immortal.

He was called the "Socrates of Moscow."

References
Harae is a shinto ritual. It removes impurities from people.

Related pages

 Kegare

References
The Tsu Jichinsai Lawsuit was a lawsuit in Japan over the rite of Jichinsai.  It found that the rite was secular and the government was allowed to do it.

References
Franz Bonaventura Adalbert Maria Herzog von Bayern (born 14 July 1933) is a German noble. His great-grandfather, Ludwig II was the last King of Bavaria. He is known by the honorary title Duke of Bavaria. Franz is also a descendant of the Jacobite succession.

German nobility
1933 births
People from Munich
Sometimes a person's body is wrong for their gender identity. They may have male sex organs but feel that they are a female, or they may have female sex organs but identify as male. Young people with "wrong" bodies are often called transgender youth. 

Medical operations by doctors and hormone pills can change the body, but those operations are not done on young people. Instead, doctors can give drugs that slow down or stop puberty so the person has more time to decide what to do. Also, it should lower the number of transgender young people who kill themselves. That sometimes happens because they are bullied by other people, or because they feel very unhappy having their body become an adult body that they do not want because they feel it is the wrong body. As of 2023, some states in the United States say doctors cannot give these drugs to young people. The talk about these drugs has become very political.
These drugs were usually made for other reasons, such as stopping cancer. These drugs can also be used if a child starts puberty at a very early age, such as 7 or 8. The name for that situation is "precocious puberty." Going through puberty too early creates medical and psychological problems. The person might not grow as tall as they could. They might feel very different from their friends and other children in school. Girls who go through puberty early have a bigger chance of being sexually assaulted. They also have a bigger chance of becoming pregnant while still a young teenager. There is a bigger chance that later in life they might get a cancer such as breast cancer, because there is a higher risk associated with the number of years the woman had between puberty (usually defined as menarche for studies) and the first time she has a baby.  One of the drugs that can be given to people with boy bodies is called Lupron Depot. It works by causing a very big drop in testosterone levels
. The drugs to block or slow puberty can be given with a needle in the leg, or sometimes the shoulder. In a young person with a boy body, for some drugs, the needle is put in a testicle. Sometimes the drugs are in a patch that is under the skin of an upper arm. The patch is usually changed once a year. There is a chance that unwanted things could happen because of these drugs. These things are called side effects. There are some short term side effects, most of which are not huge problems for most people getting the drugs. The more important thing is that these drugs might have long-term effects on:
Growth spurts (times when the body grows very quickly)
 Bone growth.
 Bone density.
 Fertility, depending on when the medicine is started.
With drugs involving body chemicals called hormones that regulate things like growth, there might be a slight chance of increasing cancer risk, even though these drugs are often used as anticancer drugs.
The use of puberty blockers in transgender youth is supported by 12 major American medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Endocrine Society the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, the Pediatric Endocrine Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,  the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Nurses Association, four Australian medical associations, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

Politicization
Politicization 

The talk about these drugs has become very political. People who do not want puberty blockers used for young people think it is better to let the young person's body go through puberty, even though that will permanently change their body. Some of them have religious reasons. They may believe that people should not interfere with how a human body was made because they believe it was made by God. These people also say the child might just be imagining the problem or might change how they feel about their gender identity when they are older. People who oppose transgender rights or who hate or are afraid of transgender people are often called transphobic. People who do not want puberty blockers used for transgender youth are often classified as social conservatives if they have many opinions that are not modern.

References

Drugs
Gender
The Jewish High Priest used to be the leader of Judaism. He led worship at the Temple in Jerusalem. Aaron was the first high priest. 

The high priests started in biblical times, but when the Second Temple was destroyed there were no more high priests.

Related pages 

 Samaritan High Priest

Judaism
The panther flying frog, harlequin tree frog, gliding tree frog,  or panther flying tree frog (Rhacophorus pardalis) is a frog.  It lives in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Phillippines.

The adult male frog is about 39-55 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog is about 55-71 mm long. It has webbed skin on all four feet.  The skin on the frog's back is light brown or red-brown in color. Some frogs have yellow spots. Some have blue spots. Some have no spots.  The sides of the frog's body are yellow in color with black spots. The belly is yellow with orange marks.  The webbed skin on the feet is orange-red in color.

This frog lives high in the tree branches. It can glide on the air from tree to tree using the webbed skin on its feet.  Large groups of frogs come to the ground to lay eggs.  They go to pools of water, marshes, and blocked streams.

There are fewer of this frog than there were. This is because human beings cut down forests where the frog lives.

References

Frogs of Asia
"Strength is in truth" () is a Russian slogan that people use in the 21st century. It comes from the movie Brother 2. The movie was released in 2000.  says it in the movie.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Latin letter "V" was used on military vehicles in northern Ukraine. These places included Hostomel, Bucha, in woods north of Kyiv and near Dymer. "V" and "Z" are two symbols of the invasion. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated on 3 March that "V" stood for "Our strength is in truth", and "The task will be completed" ().

References 

 

Pages with unreviewed translations
National symbols of Russia
Harv and Sfn no-target errors
Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) is a tree that people believe is sacred in Shinto

It is used in offerings like Masakaki and Tamagushi.

References

Sources 

 Aston, William George, tr. 1896. Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697. Kegan Paul. 1972 Tuttle reprint.
 Carr, Michael. 1995. "Sacred Twig and Tree: Tamagushi and Sakaki in Japanese-English Dictionaries", The Review of Liberal Arts 小樽商科大学人文研究 89:1–36.
 Chamberlain, Basil H., tr. 1919. The Kojiki, Records of Ancient Matters. 1981 Tuttle reprint.
 Min, Tianlu and Bruce Bartholomew, 2015, Cleyera japonica, Missouri Botanical Garden and Harvard University Herbaria.
 Seidensticker, Edward G., tr. 1976. The Tale of Genji. Knopf.
 Shogakukan, 1988, Kokugo Dai Jiten 国語大辞典, rev. ed., Shogakukan.

Shinto religious objects
Trees
The five elements is an idea in Taoism. Unlike the greek four elements, they have a cycle. There is a generative cycle and a destructive cycle. The destructive cycle is seen as giving bad luck and the generative cycle is seen as giving good luck.

See Also 

 Feng shui

References 

Taoism
The marbled flying tree frog (Rhacophorus pardalis) is a frog.  It lives in Vietnam.  This frog lives in streams. People have seen it about 1000 meters above sea level.

References

Frogs of Asia
Vasily Radlov was a Russian linguist. He studied Turkic languages. He was the first person to translate the Manichaean text Huastvanift.

1837 births
1918 deaths
"Remember Me" is a 1970 song by Diana Ross. It is the leading single from her third studio album Surrender and was written by Ashford & Simpson. It went to number 9 in Canada, number 7 in the United Kingdom and number 16 in the United States.

References

1970 songs
Diana Ross songs
Soul songs
Qormusta Tengri is a Turkic deity. He is worshipped in Tengrism, Manichaeism, and Buddhism. He is sometimes seen as the main god and leader of the 33 gods.. Hormusta is related to the Turkic deities, Hürmüz and Kormos Khan.

References

Sources
Zervan (or Zervan ) is the creator god of , a form of Zoroastrianism . He is a personification of time and eternity. 

He is the father of Ahura Mazda and his enemy Angra Mainyu .

His name comes from the Middle Persian term zurwān ("Time"), which derives from the Avestan zruvā ("Time"). 

Words carved in stone that include the letters zrw(n) and zraovo were discovered. These words make people think that in Sogdiana and Bactria, Zurvan was worshipped like a main god.

In the third century, his name was used by the Manichaeans, for the father of greatness

Sources
Sources 

 L. Brisson: The figure of Chronos in Orphic theogony. In: D. Tiffeneau (Hrsg. ): Myths and representations of time. 1985, S.37–55
 Richard L. Gordon: Zurvan . In: Der Neue Pauly (DNP). Band 12, Metzler, Stuttgart 2002,, Sp. 849 f.
 S. Shaked: The Myth of Zurvan. In: I. Gruenewald ua (hrsg. ): Messiah and Christos. 1992, S.219–240
 David Ulansey: Die Ursprünge des Mithraskultes. Theiss, Stuttgart 1998
 Geo Widengren: Der Zervanismus. In: Iranische Geisteswelt von den Anfängen bis zum Islam. Holle, Baden-Baden 1961, (Lizenzausgabe für den Bertelsmann Lesering) S. 77–108, insbesondere S. 83 f. ( Der Zeitgott und sein Mythos )
 Robert C. Zaehner: Zurvan : a Zoroastrian dilemma. Clarendon Press, Oxford 1955

Other websites 

 Encyclopedia Iranica
 http://www.farvardyn.com/zurvan.php Archive

Zoroastrianism