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ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="thecoopes" data-source="post: 61953" data-attributes="member: 844"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Here is a bit of help for you, but do try to do some on your own initiative!</span></span></strong></p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Background on Religious Persecution in Maldives</span></span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">According to an official statement of the Maldive government, "Maldives</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">being a 100% Muslim country, the national religion is Islam. Islam is</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">the religion of the State and the backbone of the society. It was</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">during 1153 AD that the then King of the Maldives accepted Islam and</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">declared it to be the religion throughout his domain." </span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">The U.S. State Department describes the current situation thus: "Islam</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">is the [Maldives] <strong><u>state religion and all citizens are required to be</u></strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><u><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Muslims</span></span></strong></strong></u><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">. <strong><u>The practice of any religion other than Islam is prohibited by</u></strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><u><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">law. </span></span></strong></strong></u><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">However, foreign residents are allowed to practice their religion</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">if they do so privately.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Islam, central to the life of Maldivians, not only lays the cultural background and life style, but lays down the smallest details of everyday behavior. Until recently, pre-Islamic history was ignored. But while the contribution of pre-Islamic culture is now appreciated, <strong><u>a non-believer still cannot become a citizen of the Republic of Maldives. </u></strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><u><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Freedom of religion is restricted significantly.</span></span></u></strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"> The 1997 Constitution designates Islam as the official state religion and the Government interprets this provision to impose a requirement that citizens be Muslims. The practice of any religion other than Islam is prohibited by law. However, foreign residents are allowed to practice their religion if they do so privately. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">It is believed that the entire indigenous population is Muslim and is overwhelmingly Sunni. Foreigners in the Maldives--more than 300,000 tourists annually (predominantly Europeans and Japanese) and about 20,000 foreign workers (predominantly Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Indian, and Bangladeshi)--are allowed to practice their religion if they do so in private and do not encourage citizens to participate. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The President must be a Sunni Muslim and under the Constitution is the "supreme authority to propagate the tenets of Islam." Cabinet ministers also are required to be Sunni Muslims. Members of the People's Majlis (Parliament) must be Muslim. The Government observes Shari'a (Islamic law). </span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The law can limit a citizen's right to freedom of expression in order to protect "the basic tenets of Islam." The Government has established a Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs to provide guidance on religious matters. The Government also has set standards for individuals who conduct Friday services at mosques to ensure adequate theological qualifications. </span></span></p><p><strong><u><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">There are no places of worship for adherents of other religions.</span></span></u></strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"> <strong><u>The Government prohibits the importation of icons and religious statues</u></strong> </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thecoopes, post: 61953, member: 844"] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Here is a bit of help for you, but do try to do some on your own initiative![/SIZE][/FONT] [/B][B][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][/FONT][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Background on Religious Persecution in Maldives[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]According to an official statement of the Maldive government, "Maldives[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]being a 100% Muslim country, the national religion is Islam. Islam is[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]the religion of the State and the backbone of the society. It was[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]during 1153 AD that the then King of the Maldives accepted Islam and[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]declared it to be the religion throughout his domain." [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]The U.S. State Department describes the current situation thus: "Islam[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]is the [Maldives] [B][U]state religion and all citizens are required to be[/U][/B][/FONT][/SIZE] [U][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Muslims[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/B][/U][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]. [B][U]The practice of any religion other than Islam is prohibited by[/U][/B][/FONT][/SIZE] [U][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]law. [/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/B][/U][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]However, foreign residents are allowed to practice their religion[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]if they do so privately.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial]Islam, central to the life of Maldivians, not only lays the cultural background and life style, but lays down the smallest details of everyday behavior. Until recently, pre-Islamic history was ignored. But while the contribution of pre-Islamic culture is now appreciated, [B][U]a non-believer still cannot become a citizen of the Republic of Maldives. [/U][/B][/FONT][/FONT] [B][U][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Freedom of religion is restricted significantly.[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana] The 1997 Constitution designates Islam as the official state religion and the Government interprets this provision to impose a requirement that citizens be Muslims. The practice of any religion other than Islam is prohibited by law. However, foreign residents are allowed to practice their religion if they do so privately. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]It is believed that the entire indigenous population is Muslim and is overwhelmingly Sunni. Foreigners in the Maldives--more than 300,000 tourists annually (predominantly Europeans and Japanese) and about 20,000 foreign workers (predominantly Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Indian, and Bangladeshi)--are allowed to practice their religion if they do so in private and do not encourage citizens to participate. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The President must be a Sunni Muslim and under the Constitution is the "supreme authority to propagate the tenets of Islam." Cabinet ministers also are required to be Sunni Muslims. Members of the People's Majlis (Parliament) must be Muslim. The Government observes Shari'a (Islamic law). [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The law can limit a citizen's right to freedom of expression in order to protect "the basic tenets of Islam." The Government has established a Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs to provide guidance on religious matters. The Government also has set standards for individuals who conduct Friday services at mosques to ensure adequate theological qualifications. [/FONT][/COLOR] [B][U][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]There are no places of worship for adherents of other religions.[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana] [B][U]The Government prohibits the importation of icons and religious statues[/U][/B] [/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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