October 30, 2011

tabarraa, tabarraoo, tabarroo, tabarrana, tabarrajna, tabarruja, tabarroohum.



[Quran, 2:166]
Transliteration:
Ith tabarraa allatheena ittubiAAoo mina allatheena ittabaAAoo waraawoo alAAathaba wataqattaAAat bihimu alasbabu

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
Then would those who are followed clear themselves of those who follow (them) : They would see the penalty, and all relations between them would be cut off.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(2:166:2)
tabarra-a
will disown


[Quran, 2:167]
Transliteration:
Waqala allatheena ittabaAAoo law anna lana karratan fanatabarraa minhum kama tabarraoo minna kathalika yureehimu Allahu aAAmalahum hasaratin AAalayhim wama hum bikharijeena mina alnnari


Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
And those who followed would say: "If only We had one more chance, We would clear ourselves of them, as they have cleared themselves of us." Thus will Allah show them (The fruits of) their deeds as (nothing but) regrets. Nor will there be a way for them out of the Fire.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(2:167:8)
fanatabarra-a
then we will disown


[Quran, 2:224]
Transliteration:
Wala tajAAaloo Allaha AAurdatan liaymanikum an tabarroo watattaqoo watuslihoo bayna alnnasi waAllahu sameeAAun AAaleemun

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
And make not Allah's (name) an excuse in your oaths against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between persons; for Allah is One Who heareth and knoweth all things.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(2:224:7)
tabarrū
you do good


[Quran, 9:114]
Transliteration: 
Wama kana istighfaru ibraheema liabeehi illa AAan mawAAidatin waAAadaha iyyahu falamma tabayyana lahu annahu AAaduwwun lillahi tabarraa minhu inna ibraheema laawwahun haleemun

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
And Abraham prayed for his father's forgiveness only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear to him that he was an enemy to Allah, he dissociated himself from him: for Abraham was most tender-hearted, forbearing.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(9:114:12)
tabayyana
it became clear


[Quran, 24:60]
Transliteration:
WaalqawaAAidu mina alnnisai allatee la yarjoona nikahan falaysa AAalayhinna junahun an yadaAAna thiyabahunna ghayra mutabarrijatin bizeenatin waan yastaAAfifna khayrun lahunna waAllahu sameeAAun AAaleemun

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
Such elderly women* as are past the prospect of marriage,- there is no blame on them if they lay aside their (outer) garments, provided they make not a wanton display of their beauty: but it is best for them to be modest: and Allah is One Who sees and knows all things.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(24:60:15)
mutabarrijātin
displaying



[Quran, 28:63]
Transliteration:
Qala allatheena haqqa AAalayhimu alqawlu rabbana haolai allatheena aghwayna aghwaynahum kama ghawayna tabarrana ilayka ma kanoo iyyana yaAAbudoona


Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
Those against whom the charge will be proved, will say: "Our Lord! These are the ones whom we led astray: we led them astray, as we were astray ourselves: we free ourselves (from them) in Thy presence: it was not us they worshipped*."

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(28:63:13)
tabarranā
We declare our innocence


[Quran, 33:33]
Transliteration  Waqarna fee buyootikunna wala tabarrajna tabarruja aljahiliyyati aloola waaqimna alssalata waateena alzzakata waatiAAna Allaha warasoolahu innama yureedu Allahu liyuthhiba AAankumu alrrijsa ahla albayti wayutahhirakum tatheeran

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of Ignorance; and establish regular Prayer*, and give regular Charity*; and obey Allah and His Messenger. And Allah only wishes to remove all abomination from you, ye members of the Family, and to make you pure and spotless.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(33:33:5)
tabarrajna
display yourselves

(33:33:6)
tabarruja
(as was the) display


[Quran, 60:8]
Transliteration: 
La yanhakumu Allahu AAani allatheena lam yuqatilookum fee alddeeni walam yukhrijookum min diyarikum an tabarroohum watuqsitoo ilayhim inna Allaha yuhibbu almuqsiteena

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation:
Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.

The Quranic Arabic Corpus:
(60:8:15)
tabarrūhum
you deal kindly

*disagreement in translation of the word.


The words have the following meanings below:

tabarraa -  clear themselves/ourselves, will disown.
tabarrana - we free ourselves, we declare our innocence
tabarrajna tabarruja - dazzling display, display yourselves display
tabarraoo - cleared themselves
tabarroo - doing good, you do good
tabarroohum - dealing kindly, you deal kindly
tabayyana - it became clear
mutabarrijatin - displaying

To narrow it down, the main meanings of the words are:

-clear ourselves/disown/free/declare innocence
-display
-do good/deal kindly, justly.


Conclusion:
I do not believe that the meaning of tabarraa is display or to deal kindly or justly at all (there are plenty of other words used for that in Quran), but to clear ourselves, disown and free ourselves (from whatever evil/is bad for us). The fundamentalists have once again tried to change God's Verses to speak about woman and their translation is only one of their tools used to excuse and support their suppression of women in the name of Faith.

August 02, 2011

The Hadiths Corruption Of The Word SIAM

What The Sectarians Claim:
The "Siyam" is intended to teach Muslims patience and self-control, and to remind them of the less fortunate in the world. The fast is also seen as a debt owed by the Muslim to God. Faithful observance of the "Siyam" is believed to atone for personal faults and misdeeds, at least in part, and to help earn a place in paradise. It is also believed to be beneficial for personal conduct, that is, to help control impulses, passions and temper. The fast is also meant to provide time for meditation and to strengthen one's faith.
While fasting in the month of Ramadan is considered "Fard "(obligatory), Islam also prescribes certain days for non-obligatory, voluntary fasting, such as:
  • The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every lunar month
  • Each Monday and Thursday of a week
  • Six days in the month of Shawwal (the month following Ramadan)
  • Every other day, also known as the fast of the prophet David
Fasting is forbidden on these days:
  • Eid Fitr (1st Shawwal) and Eid Adha (10th Dhulhijjah) - According to all Muslims.
  • Tashriq (11th, 12th, 13th Dhulhijjah) - According to the Sunnis only.
  • The Day of Arafat (9th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Hijri(Islamic calendar)). (Again, according to Sunnis only - Only pilgrims to Mecca are forbidden to fast.)
  • The Day of Ashura, which is the tenth day of Muharram (first month in Islamic Calendar.)) (Haraam for South Asian Shia only, Makruh for most other Shia).
Although fasting at Ramadan is fard (obligatory), exceptions are made for persons in particular circumstances:
  • Prepubescent children; though some parents will encourage their children to fast earlier for shorter periods, so the children get used to fasting.
  • Unconditional vomiting because the food leaves through an unintentional part of the gut.
  • Serious illness; the days lost to illness will have to be made up after recovery.
  • If one is traveling but one must make up any days missed upon arriving at one's destination.
  • A woman during her menstrual period; although she must count the days she missed and make them up later but before arrival of the next Ramadan.
  • A woman till forty days after giving birth to child or miscarriage. But she must count the day she missed in Ramadan and make up later but before the arrival of the next Ramadan.
  • An ill person or old person who is not physically able to fast. They should donate the amount of a normal person's diet for each day missed if they are financially capable.
  • A mentally ill person.
  • For elders who will not be able to fast, a lunch meal (or an equivalent amount of money) is to be donated to the poor or needy for each day of missed fasting.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting#Islam

If you claim to not follow hadith, why do you follow hadith claiming that SIAM means refrain from food, drink and relation with ones wife.. exactly like the hadiths are claiming? you make that type of fasting obligatory on yourself, just like the hadith-followers! SIAM صوم means refrain/abstine from something, indeed, but not from food, drink and relation with ones wife.. how could it be so? refraining from these things for an extended time puts one and others in serious health risks, SIAM is a punishment not a blessing! why forbid the good things which God has made lawful to you? 

Ṣawm is derived from Syriac: ṣawmā. Literally, it means "to abstain", cognates to Hebrew tsom. Wikipedia

The words "food" and "drink" have been added to the meaning of SAIM. The Arab scholars have a long history in changing the meanings of Arabic words (among altering their months.). Words like "haram" which means forbidden suddenly becomes "sacred" while mentioned with Mecca or "Ramadan",  "hijab" becomes head cover for women (also covering a woman's entire body accept face, hands and feet), "hajj" becomes pilgrimage to Mecca, "qibla" becomes prayer direction towards Mecca, "Bakka" becomes "Mecca", God's "Sunna" becomes Mohammad's "sunna", etc. have been altered!

August 01, 2011

Siam

Most of the time the Quran uses "siam" as a punishment [2:183-187], but while mentioned with "Ramadan" it all of a sudden becomes a blessing? I wonder why God would prescribe a punishment upon us if we have done nothing wrong? Perhaps the word "siam" means something else than refraining from food, drink and relation with ones wife? After all, food, drink and relation with wife are good for you, and why make something unlawful which God has made lawful to you?

Have you ever become "Mutaqi" by your fasting? No, you have only become hungry, thirsty and weak have you not? Some also becomes irritated and dizzy. No wonder since you refrain from food and drink. You would really dislike to fast in the desert would you not? no water in the desert during the hottest days of the month must really be dangerous for one's health! Why would God put us into danger? make us miserable, put hardship on His sincere followers?

O you who believe! SIAM are prescribed to you, as they were prescribed to those before you, so that you become MUTAQI. [Quran, 2:183]

Siam is mentioned in [2:183-187].

Siam basically means to stop, cease or discontinue.

To stop whatever someone is doing.

Arabic dictionary define "al-siam" as to stop speech or action.

The hadiths claim "siam" means to stop eating, drinking and intimate relation with wife.

Fasting (refraining from food and drink) makes you "muttaqi" (rightous/god-fearing)? really?

Quran about who are "mutaqi":
(Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation:)
It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in salat, and practice zakat; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah.fearing.

Only those who posses the qualities mentioned above can be called mutaqi.

So you really think that God wants to put hardship on His believers? If you have to stop doing something to be righteous, then what by common sense should you  stop doing? something which is bad or can become bad if you keep doing it, right? is it really food and drink and relation with ones wife? the good things which God has provided for us? No, I do not think so, it must be something else

We should take a closer look at the previous verses to understand "siam".

Like [2:182]
It speaks about that if someone fears that injustice has happened, then correct it, and then make peace with it. Siam, stop doing wrong, stop doing injustice.

Peace.

July 24, 2011

Salat and Zakat

Many people says "salat" means prayer, and some says "salat" means contact prayer. I will say that it is all the hadith saying that "salat" means any type of prayer. Most people think of "salat" as a "namaz" prayer, but does really Quran speak of any type of "namaz" prayer, or how to perform "namaz" at all then? no, It does not at all. People follow blindly what their religious leaders have told them, also some are looking into Quran to find anything that can even hit of the well established "namaz" which they were so used to perform in the past. Sincere believers, which means it well, but still are too fixed on this "namaz"-method that they are looking for verses from different chapters of the Quran, putting them together and calling what they have found, their "obligatory daily prayers from God". Some have found five timings a day for their "namaz" prayers, some have found three and others have found two. Since they tend to disagree so much between themselves, how can any of them be so sure that they got it right? And where do they get it from, that there is a obligatory "namaz"-method at all in Quran?

We should think of "salat" as something else. We should remember that God is out of needs [29:6], [47:38], also "namaz" has not made anyone a better believer. You can do your "namaz" first then after you can go out and do several crimes, you limit your serving to God only to a physical exercising and reciting something which you do not understand [56:79]. We should rather see the word "salat" together with the other words, the words in Quran, to get a more correct understanding of it, to understand what it really means.

So, "salat", what could that possible mean? if it is not a "namaz"-prayer? "Salat" is something which believers obey, believers obey something, follow something, right? So, what are we to follow, to obey? It can not be anything else than God, right? God's Commandments, God's Verses, God's Guidance, actually [11:87]. So why can not "salat" means guidance? God's Guidance, Divine Guidance? When you figure that "salat" means Divine Guidance and then you will also figure out what "zakat" means. The hadiths says that "zakat" is a type of tax which you have to pay 2,5 % off once a year, but that is all what the hadiths are claiming and not the best Hadith, the Quran. Quran does not speak about "zakat" or anything meaning that you have to pay 2,5 % of something once a year or anything like that at all. Quran does speak about charity that you should give out of what you got provided with from God [2:219]. And since there is hardship in Faith [2:256], [22:78] and some people do not have much money at all, they still have to pay this tax to be a believer? that does not make sense does it?

In God's verses the words "salat" and "zakat" are often mentioned together, and that believers, followers of God alone, and His commandments alone should obey and follow His Guidance and uphold It. This makes "zakat" mean something to be uphold, uphold the "salat". If "salat" is Guidance then it must be speaking about upholding that Guidance. When we finally understand what "salat" and "zakat" mean, other things from Quran is starting to make more sense.

All this bowing and prostration is not meant to be about any "namaz", it is always mentioned with God and with "Salat". People make it into "namaz", but what if we understand that "salat" is not "namaz" then what should the bowing and the prostration be? Why not look at the metaphorical meaning of them? Quran says that some verses are literal and some are metaphorical [3:7] . Could not this bowing and prostration be metaphorical? If we take a look at them, metaphorically, you will perhaps get another understanding. Bowing for "salat" can mean like bowing down to God's Guidance and prostrating can mean to surrender to God's Commandments. The verses get a new meaning now, do they not? You should bow and prostrate for "salat", that you should bow down and surrender to God's Guidance, and God's Guidance only. Give ourselves for God's Purpose, God's Law, God's Commandments [2:157].

Peace.

July 16, 2011

The Term Kafir

Sahih International translations:
Many of the People of the Scripture wish they could turn you back to disbelief after you have believed, out of envy from themselves after the truth has become clear to them. So pardon and overlook until Allah delivers His command. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent. [2:109]

Indeed, those who reverted back after guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them and prolonged hope for them. [47:25]

Conclusion:
A "kafir" is a person who have full knowledge about the message of the Quran but rejects it and actively oppose people from it as well.

July 15, 2011

If SALAT means NAMAZ or any standing bowing and prostrating then how do you explain this verse:

They said, "O Shu‘ayb, does your SALAT command you that we should leave what our fathers worship or not do with our wealth what we please? Indeed, you are the forbearing, the discerning!" [Quran, 11:87]


What happens if you insert "divine guidance" instead?

Something is commanding them to leave what their fathers worshiped and to not do with their wealth as they please? could it be anything else than God's Guidance?You should leave your hadith and follow only God's Guidance. The translators use hadith to explain the verses from Quran.

You can probably find some tasfee to explain deeper into disobedience for you.. or you can stop right now and start using your logic. Islam is not a religion full of rituals, it is an ideology filled with guidance, and if we follow such a guidance, we will be successful.

June 07, 2011

Who's Practice (Sunnah) Are We To Follow?

This is Our Practice with the messengers We sent before you and you will find no change in Our Practice. [Quran, 17:77]

[Due to] arrogance in the land and plotting of evil; but the evil plot does not encompass except its own people. Then do they await except the way of the former peoples? But you will never find in the Practice of God any change, and you will never find in the Practice of God any alteration. [Quran, 35:43]

But never did their faith benefit them once they saw Our punishment. The established Practice of God which has preceded among His servants. And the disbelievers thereupon lost. [Quran, 40:85]

Such is God's Practice throughout the past, and you will find that God's Practice is never changeable. [Quran, 48:23]


We are to follow the only practice written in The Quran which is God's Practice!

May 18, 2011

To Those Who Say That The Quran Does Not Explain Everything And That We Need Other Books To Explain It

"Shall I seek other than God as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this Book FULLY DETAILED? Those who received the Scripture recognize that it has been revealed from your Lord, truthfully. You shall not harbor any doubt."
[Quran, 6:114]

“The words of your Lord are COMPLETE IN ITS TRUTH AND JUSTICE. Nothing can change His words – He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. If you obeyed most of those on earth, they would lead you away from the path of God. They follow nothing but speculation – they are merely guessing.” [Quran, 6:115-116]

"And We have revealed the Book to you which has the clear EXPLANATION OF EVERYTHING, and a guidance and mercy and good news for those who submit." [Quran, 16:89]

God has revealed herein THE BEST HADITH; a Book that is CONSISTENT, and points out both ways (to Heaven and Hell). The skins of those who reverence their Lord cringe therefrom, then their skins and their hearts soften up for God's message. Such is God's guidance; He bestows it upon whoever wills. As for those sent astray by God, nothing can guide them. [Quran, 39:23]

These are God's revelations that we recite to you truthfully. In which HADITH OTHER THAN GOD's and His revelations do they believe? [Quran, 45:6]


DO NOT FOLLOW OTHER BOOKS:
"Should We treat the ones who have surrendered the same as those who are criminals? What is wrong with you, how do you judge? Or do you have DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER BOOK WHICH YOU STUDY? In it you find whatever you wish to find?" [Quran, 68:36-38]


THE PROPHET'S MISSION WAS TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE:
“This Book has been sent down to you (Prophet) – let there be no anxiety in your heart about it – so that you may use it to give warning and to remind the believers: ‘Follow what has been sent down to you from your Lord! Do not follow other masters beside Him. How seldom you take heed!’ ” [Quran, 7:2]

The Messenger’s duty is only to deliver the message: God knows what you reveal and what you conceal.” [Quran, 5:99]

A revelation from the Lord of the worlds. Had he (Mohammad) uttered any other teachings. We would have punished him. We would have stopped the revelations to him. None of you could have helped him.
[Quran, 69:43-47]

It is not for a human that God should give him the Scripture and authority and prophet-hood and then he would say to the people, "Be servants to me rather than God," but, "Be pious scholars of the Lord alone because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied." [Quran, 3:79]

"And the Messenger is going to say, 'My Lord, my people have deserted this Quran' " [Quran, 25:30]

May 14, 2011

Modesty And Flirting


Facts About Modesty
Modesty may be expressed in social interaction by communicating in a way exhibiting humility, shyness, or simplicity. The general elements of modesty include:
  • Downplaying one's accomplishments Modesty
  • Behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency
  • Avoiding insincere self-abasement through false or sham modesty, which is a form of boasting. 
A second expression of modesty, isolated from communication and human interface, focuses more on internal perception of superiority and may be expressed in the following ways:
  • through work ethic,
  • motivation for self improvement,
  • and tolerance of others.

Facts About Flirting:

Flirting is a playful, romantic or sexual overture by one person to another subtly indicating an interest in a deeper relationship with the other person, and can involve verbal communication as well as body language.
 

Body language can include flicking the hair, eye contact, brief touching, open stances, proximity etc. Verbal communication of interest can include the vocal tone, such as pace, volume, intonation. Challenges (teasing, questions, qualifying, feigned disinterest) serve to increase tension, test intention and congruity.
Flirting usually involves speaking and behaving in a way that suggests a mildly greater intimacy than the actual relationship between the parties would justify, though within the rules of social etiquette, which generally disapproves of a direct expression of sexual interest. This may be accomplished by communicating a sense of playfulness or irony. Double entendres, with one meaning more formally appropriate and another more suggestive, may be used.

What Quran says:
And do not go near extramarital sex. Indeed, it is an immorality and an evil way. [Quran, 17:32]

Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? Then would you be responsible for him? [Quran, 25:43]

O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to cover your shame and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of God that perhaps they will remember. [Quran, 7:26]

"Say to the believing men they should lower their gaze and they should guard their chastity. That is purer for them. Indeed God is All-Aware of what they do." [Quran, 24:30]

And say to the believing woman that they should lower their gaze and that they should guard their chastity, and not display their adornment except what is apparent of it. And let them cast their clothes over their cleavage. Let them not show off their attraction except to their husbands, or their fathers, or fathers of their husbands, or their sons, or the sons of their husbands, or their brothers, or the sons of their brothers, or the sons of their sisters, or their children that come after them, or those who are still their dependents, or the male servants who are without need, or the child who has not yet understood the nakedness of women. Let them not strike with their feet in a manner that reveals what they are keeping hidden of their attraction. And repent to God, all of you believers, that you may succeed. [Quran, 24:31]

Indeed, those who have put into fatanoo the believing men and believing women and then have not repented will have the punishment of Hell, and they will have the punishment of the Burning Fire. [Quran, 85:10]

The Arabic words fatanoo (فتنوا) is derived from the root word fitnah (فتنة), which literally means temptation, or putting someone to the test.

Conclusion:
O you who believe, do not follow the footsteps of Satan. And whoever follows the footsteps of Satan - indeed, he enjoins immorality and wrongdoing. And if not for the favor of God upon you and His mercy, not one of you would have been pure, ever, but God purifies whom He wills, and God is Hearing and Knowing. [Quran, 24:25]

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modesty
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flirting
http://www.answering-christianity.com/temptation.htm

May 06, 2011

Verify Everything!

And do not pursue what you have no knowledge about. Indeed, the hearing, the sight, and the heart, all those will be questioned.
[Quran, 17:36]

So high above all is God the True King. And (Muhammad) do not hasten with the Quran before its revelation is completed to you, and say, "My Lord, Increase me in knowledge." [Quran, 20:114]

And among people and moving creatures and the cattle are various colors likewise. Only those fear God, from among His servants who have knowledge. Indeed, God is Exalted in Might and Forgiving. [Quran, 35:28]

O you who believe, if there comes to you a wicked person with information, investigate, lest you harm people out of ignorance and become regretful over what you have done. [Quran, 49:6]

O you who believe! When it is said to you in the assemblies, "Make room," then make room, God will make room for you. And when it is said "Rise up," then rise up. God will raise those who believe among you and those who were given knowledge, in degrees. And God is All-Aware of what you do. [Quran, 58:11]

April 21, 2011

Quran About Abortion

Those have lost those who killed their children in foolishness without knowledge and forbid what has been provided for them by God, inventing lies about God. Certainly, they have gone astray and they are not guided.
[Quran, 6:140]


And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is a great sin. [Quran, 17:31]

And do not go near unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is an immorality and an evil way. [Quran, 17:32]

O Prophet, when the believing women come to you pledging to you that they will not associate anything with God, nor will they steal, nor will they commit unlawful sexual intercourse, nor will they kill their children, nor will they bring forth a slander they have invented between their arms and legs, nor will they disobey you in what is right - then accept their pledge and ask forgiveness for them of God. Indeed, God is Forgiving and Merciful. [Quran, 60:12]


Picture is borrowed from caritaschristi.org

April 19, 2011

The nr. 1 verse code 19-followers use to valid their claim about a "code miracle" in Quran.

Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital. They believe in it. And whoever disbelieves in it, they are the losers.
[Quran, 2:121]


He is the One Who revealed to you the Book, of it are verses absolutely clear - they are the foundation of the Book, and others are allegorical. Then as for those with perversity in their hearts - they follow what is allegorical of it, seeking the discord and seeking its interpretation. And no one knows its interpretation except God. Those firm in knowledge say, "We believe in it. All is from our Lord." And nobody will take heed except men of understanding. [Quran, 3:7]

The verse: Over it are nineteen. [Quran, 74:30]

And We have set none but angels as Guardians of the Fire; and We have fixed their number only as a trial for Unbelievers,- in order that the People of the Book may arrive at certainty, and the Believers may increase in Faith,- and that no doubts may be left for the People of the Book and the Believers, and that those in whose hearts is a disease and the Unbelievers may say, "What symbol doth God intend by this ?" Thus doth God leave to stray whom He please, and guide whom He please: and none can know the forces of thy Lord, except He and this is no other than a warning to mankind. [Quran, 74:31]

April 17, 2011

IDOLATRY -The Unforgivable Sin (if maintained until death)

Indeed, God does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills. And he who associates others with God has certainly fabricated a tremendous sin. [Quran, 4:48]

They have certainly disbelieved who say, "God is the Messiah, the son of Mary" while the Messiah has said, "O Children of Israel, serve God, my Lord and your Lord." Indeed, he who associates others with God - God has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire. And there are not for the wrongdoers any helpers. [Quran, 5:72]

Yet, they set up beside God idols from among the jinns, though He is the One who created them. They even attribute to Him sons and daughters, without any knowledge. Be He glorified. He is the Most High, far above their claims. [Quran, 6:100]

And it was already revealed to you and to those before you that if you should associate with God, your work would surely become worthless, and you would surely be among the losers. [Quran, 39:65]


Types of Idols:
And when We made an appointment with Moses for forty nights. Then you took (for worship) the calf after him, while you were wrongdoers.
[Quran, 2:51]

It is not for a human that GOD should give him the Scripture and authority and prophet-hood and then he would say to the people, "Idolize me rather than GOD," but, "Be pious scholars of the Lord alone because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied." [Quran, 3:79]

They call upon instead of Him none but female gods besides Him; as a matter of fact, they only call upon none but a rebellious Satan. [Quran, 4:117]

But when He gives them a good child, They make for Him partners in what He has given them. God be exalted above what they associate with Him. [Quran, 7:190]

The idols you invoke besides God are slaves like you. So invoke them and let them respond to you, if you are truthful. [Quran, 7:194]

They have taken their religious leaders and scholars as lords besides God, and the Messiah, the son of Mary. And they were not commanded except to serve One God; there is no god except Him. Exalted is He above whatever they associate with Him. [Quran, 9:31]

And most of them believe not in God without associating partners with Him. [Quran, 12:106]

As for the idols they set up beside God, they do not create anything; they themselves were created. They are dead, not alive, and they have no idea how or when they will be resurrected. [Quran, 16:20-21]

And set forth to them the example of two men; We provided for one of them two gardens of grapes, surrounded by date palms, and placed crops between both of them. Both gardens produced their crops on time, and generously, for we caused a river to run through them. Once, after harvesting, he boastfully told his friend: "I am far more prosperous than you, and I command more respect from the people." When he entered his garden, he wronged his soul by saying, "I do not think that this will ever end. "Moreover, I think this is it; I do not think that the Hour will ever come to pass. Even if I am returned to my Lord, I will possess an even better one over there." [Quran, 18:32-36]

Indeed, his crops were wiped out, and he ended up sorrowful, lamenting what he had spent on it in vain, as his property lay barren. He finally said, "I wish I never set up my property as a god beside my Lord." [Quran, 18:42]

Do those who disbelieve think that they can get away with setting up My servants as gods beside Me? We have prepared for the disbelievers Hell as an eternal abode. [Quran, 18:102]

Before that, we granted Abraham his guidance and understanding, for we were fully aware of him. He said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoting yourselves?" They said, "We found our parents worshiping them." [Quran, 21:51-53]

Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? Then would you be responsible for him? [Quran, 25:43]

Of those who divide their religion and become sects, each party rejoicing in what they have. [Quran, 30:32]

Have you seen he who has taken as his god his desire, and God has sent him astray due to knowledge and has set a seal upon his hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who will guide him after God? Then will you not be reminded? [Quran, 45:23]


Salvation:
Say, "Whose testimony is the greatest?" Say, "God's. He witness between me and you, and has revealed to me this Quran that I may warn you with it and whoever it reaches. Indeed, you bear witness that there are other gods beside God." Say, "I do not testify as you do; there is only one god, and I disown your idolatry." [Quran, 6:19]

Turn to Him, and fear Him, and establish prayer and do not be of the polytheists. [Quran, 30:31]

And those who avoid the false gods lest they serve them and turn to God, for them are glad tidings. [Quran, 39:17]

April 15, 2011

The Testimony Of The Hypocrites

The famous sectarian (sunni) testimony goes like this:
"I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Mohammad is God's servant and His Messenger".

But there is something wrong here.

According to the Quran:
When God alone is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied. [Quran, 39:45]

When the hypocrites come to you they say "We bear witness that you are the messenger of God" God knows that you are His messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites are liars. They take their oaths as a cover, they turn away from the Way of God. Indeed, it is evil that they are doing. They believed, then disbelieved. That is because their hearts are sealed so they do not understand. [Quran, 63:1-3]

Conclusion:
To witness that Muhammad is God's prophet is a testimony of the hypocrites, as the verses clearly stated above.

We are NOT TO ASSOCIATE anyone with God, also we are NOT TO MAKE ANY DISTINCTION among God's prophets.

And those who believe in God and His messengers, and do not make distinction between any of them, to those He is going to give their rewards. And ever is God Forgiving and Merciful. [Quran, 4:152]

It is written in Arabic; "la ilaha illa Allah" ("there is no god but God"). The other part of the sentence which the Sunnis are using, that about Muhammad being God's messenger, is actually a complete sentence, it does not even belong with the first part of the sectarian sentence in the so called shahada! Somebody added them together to the already existing and complete sentence of the fact that there is only ONE god and that is GOD!

God bears witness that there is no god except Him, and so do the angels, and those who posses knowledge, standing in justice. There is no god except Him the Almighty, the Wise. [Quran, 3:18]

April 14, 2011

The Origin Of The Word, "Amen".

Amoun is the name of an Egyptian god, also known as Amon, Ammon, Amun and Amen.

"Amen" is commonly used in all Masonic prayers. The Talmudists have many superstitious notions in respect to this word. It is said that whoever pronounces it with fixed attention and devotion, to him the gates of Paradise will be opened; and again, "whosoever dwells upon it, pronouncing it distinctly and slowly, his life shall be prolonged."

Both of these sayings "Amen" and "So Mote it Be" are usually said at the closing of a spell, or ritual, and means "so as I will it, so shall it be done." In other words, it is an affirmation that the object of the speaker's desire will manifest into reality to and through Amon/Amen.

To this day, the name of the Egyptian God, "Amen" is still recited at the end of prayers in both Jewish and Christian Religions, and is being used by many Muslims as well. The Hebrews adopted the word and it passed into Christian use as "Amen". It is a petition for the God, Amen, to fulfill our words.

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April 11, 2011

The First Chapter Of The Quran

1. In the name of God, The Compassionate, The Merciful.
2. Praise be to God, the Lord of the Worlds.
3. The Compassionate, The Merciful.
4. The Master of the Day of Judgment.
5. You alone we serve, and You alone we ask for help.
6. Guide us to the straight path.
7. The path of those you have bestowed favors, not of those who earned wrath, and not of those who go astray.