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  • Some views on the adoption issue

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    nowhere does it say you love the child any less than a real child. Infact time and time again it says in our Book to show love and kindness to an orphan. It's to prevent us lying. Imagine one day my parents call me down and say, sorry we've been lying for the past 19 years you are infact not our kid. I'd be going through an identity crisis! I'd feel horrible. It's only fair to tell the child the truth, to avoid any crisis/confusion when older. be fair to the biological parents. Imagine you have a child and you love him immensely. But you're poor and you can't feed or take care of him, so you painfully you have no choice but to give him away. Then this person who is taking your child decides to tare away your name from him, strip the child of your connection. It's cruel to the parent. Feels like the kid owes you. For example if a parent gives a foster child their name, it's kinda like they're saying, "OK I feed and clothe and raised you now in return you carry on my legacy", whereas in what we know you care for the orphan and do not expect him to have to take on your name or anything. correct me if I'm wrong, but does the verse say that only don't give the child your name when you KNOW who the parent is. And that if you don't know who the parents is or not sure if they exist amymore than its ok for you to give them your name? Sorry I'd check it myself but I'm not sure which verse number it was. One problem I've seen is that muslim people deprive themselves of this good deeds just because they are afraid of the "mehram" issue. This whole any contact between non mehrams is completely haram not sanctioned by the Quran. Yes the mehram boundaries will need to be respected but not so extreme, live in the house together happily. Don't deprive yourself of this good deeds just for this one thing the adoption verse regarding Zaid. There are many threads regarding his so I'll keep it short ? the verse was not regarding the prophetSAW ?Zaid is not referring to a name ? I think in almost every secular country you can legally marry your adopted child's spouse, it's not like the Book encourages it it just allows it. I'm sure there's more wisdom as well. In the pre islam times sons were inheriting stepmothers, thus made forbidden. ?I don't know why hadiths&Co decided to fabricate hadiths regarding the prophet lusting after his companions wife, seeing her naked apparently. This is just making me want to disregard hadiths even more. I can also safely believe that the prophetSAW did not marry a 6 year old girl, more bukhari folktale. "We have sent you as an exhalted character." Anything that contradicts this is false since this is a verse of the book. Allah knows best why He allowed these hadith books to come into existence. The greatest trial I believe we will ever need to overcome. ^my dear free minders Huruf did a good job explaining that^^^ shout out to Reel, I love reading her stuff. Searching and seeking >>>> Blind Faith
  • Historical context discussion

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    Hi, I think some verses of the Quran should be understood as refering to certain people at certain period. It is not like it has nothing to do with us, as these are example for us. Fot instance Chapter 9 - completely refers to Muhammad and his followers. Some commmand verses in chapter 2 as well. Yet, the lesson from the latter example is to be able to protect oneself and fight oppression. Chapter 5 - to Israelis. A reference to Pharaoh's speech or statement of "eye for an eye" (which is also in the hebrew bible). Verses in Chapter 8 - strike their heads and fingertips a clear command to the angels. Share your thoughts. Peace
  • What are some wisdoms behind nikah halala?

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    Foremost it controls the husbands from sprouting talaqs at will. Another is that if a couple has been divorced 3 timesit doesnt make sense for them to need to marry again. ofc many people have arguments against this too, but what other wisdoms do you see behind it? i heard that in arabia husbands used to keep a cycle of divorcing and taking back their wives so this stopped that. what else do you guys think.
  • 81:12 And when Hell is ignited

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    Nvm, please remove topic
  • All verses regarding the four restricted months

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    Salam, Does anyone have all verses that have anything to do with the four restricted months? Would appreciate if you could post the verse numbers only! Salam
  • Glorify the praise of your Lord

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    Salam, In a few chapters, there are verses saying "Glorify the praise of your Lord,..." (example 159. I never thought about it, but does it say to say as an example "Glory be to the praise of my Lord?" Salam
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    Quran is everything, it may include a calendar like Jew's. Jews had chains of prophets, so their calendar might be authentic. All of you know Ayat al-Kursi by heart. It has 9 phrases (4 initial + 1 central + 4 last). YouTube has many videos for the system. My idea is new is the central phrase. 22 letters equal the prophecy years. It seems 2255 is Quranic calendar. We have started the 3rd chapter. This year is 7775? -not sure- Jewish year. We need a software for letters be counted. The ending letter of 2255 should coincide the prophet's death.
  • Armies of the prophets

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    Salam, Throughout Quran we are given examples of armies and war, but one thing that wasn't clear for me is this Did the armies only consist of believers? Example Saul's army (this one is more obvious, there were only believers), Solomon's army (the Jinn, did they submit to God alone?), Muhammed's army? Salam
  • How to overcome evil:

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    An English translation of the Gospel - Romans 1221 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Charities with secondary goals

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    Salam everyone, In Sweden we have these great charities where you can buy a goat, cow, chicken and they will be sent to poor children and families in Africa, Asia, LAmerica etc...Literally. However, when reading about some of these charities, they claim to spread evangelism too, others that they are just a Christian missionary (what does it mean?) historically. They claim to be politically and religiously unbound at the same time. I'm avoiding the charities claiming to spread religions, but what about those that claim to be missionaries historically and are politically and religiously unbound? Appreciate your thoughts! Salam
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    This topic has been moved to Salat & Zakat (The Contact & Purification). http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9608881.0
  • Our world a CD-ROM, where information becomes matter

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    Numbers and language are non-physical entities. Data. The holographic matrix is run off a data in an operating system in a cosmic super computer fluid. Yes data is an abstract thing from the ether. Earth is not a sphere it is all an illusion and if you understand how some of the faculties of the brain work, and have a basic understanding of quantum physics you can see clearly that the mechanisms within our consciousness have an intrinsic and (currently) unexplainable inherent connection with particles in the external world. What it implies, and what Robert lanza in Biocentrism implies, is that we are intimately connected with external reality so closely that a simple glance in one direction, can and does affect a particle on the other side of the universe simultaneously. What many have theorized is that this world we live in is like a giant CDROM. Life is a game with all of the endings already played out and you have condensed yourself down to view it moment from moment in what we call "time". Its how we play. And our consciousness that controls these bodies, is not truly with these bodies. You ever wonder how a player in a video game knows how to turn left when the player hits the left arrow on the controller? Well, its all on the 'disc'. Our reality, is the disc and your soul is the player and its so real you think your character is actually you. And when you see that our whole life has been split up from the very seams to make you confused, from spirituality, political beliefs, gender, ethnicity, even into science, you realize the beauty of it, all of the theoretical science is trying to investigate what black holes are where they are how the work whats on the other side but that is all BS. WE are living at the center of a black hole. Earth has a giant dome over it, where all the stars come into our vision. At the center of the black hole is the holy of holies, we are all just particles of light moving around. The human hive mind exists with in the black hole, thats why if you've ever tripped you realize that life is so revolutionary, that you go in circles a lot, thinking itself is constantly going in circles revolving. Its the vesca pices at the center. The vagina at the center of the universe. It IS a wormhole connecting to another point in spacetime, the tree of life according to Norse mythology is directly on top of the center, spreading all our energy from the other side, from the heavens, where our soul lies on the other side of the wormhole, where you draw your fruition and intent from. The inner-outer realm, you know what i mean? ya know, heaven lies within and whatnot. Higher vibrational frequency state of being. that is where avatar land is, apparently on Saturn thru the rabbit hole, which actually is our earth. see when you go thru that wormhole, it is not only a look back in time, but back on our earth and what it used to be before. Saturn, is an early version (or future?) of earth. but it is also part of us, because God is the All and we Are gods apart of god. God says the universe is a microcosm of the self. In our movies and science, this is rubbed in our face, planets are named Uranus, our whole entertainment is hidden messages with some sort of weird gay twist on it all that all seem to be telling us the same shit. To open our eyes, look up and go north. It is the same story over and over again, the slaves migrating north, we gotta go north even in Lost and Fallout 4, so many stories x marks the spot as above so below in all the mythology its explaining the same thing, that we are in hell, and we can get to the everlasting life if we are wise enough to figure out the numbers (gematria, if you don't know look it up and educate yourself) and listen to the signs from God. Get to the center of this world, follow your compass north, get to the center of the black hole, it is the black hole sun ('wont you come, and wassshhh away the paiinn&#039. You see it is the black hole sun that powers the white sun, astral energy comes out of the center and the sun is a sentient being lives on that energy and is constantly revolcing above us, spiraling around the center, just like us. God knows the best
  • alternative view to standard beliefs

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    Salam all Found this - very interesting. Pls read it first before going to my comments below. https//ashraf62.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/yazidism-meet-the-devil-you-will-love/ What if ??? All religions basically teach the same principals when dealing among ourselves. The major differences are the deities, spiritual and historical/myths in all religions. I believe the principal teachings are constant meant to develop oneself and humanity, whilst the others are meant to lead humanity against each other. Humanity have fallen pray to the stories, we were never there to witness it, but we idolised those stories of prophets, messengers, angels, devil etc. To this day the same formula is used, we fall pray to media and stories ppl create into some form of reality and we defend and die for it but we were just fooled. We think we know science because we spend fortunes on them but in fact science cannot even explain the simplest of things like why atoms sticks together to create something like us? Ultimately all of us can argue to no end about those stories. We need to filter the stories. Stories are meant to entertain us not make us fight one another. Or we come to the logical conclusion there is a creator for something to exist based on simple observation. If two creators exist, one will destroy the other just like man, thus there won't be a universe bcoz the creators are too busy fighting. If the creators are male and female, they will make more creators, why make us? Previously i found one can make the quran as idol and similarly one can also make religion an idol - aren't we suppose to throw all idolotary away? I can see from the excellent research our fellow forumers here, going into the language, dissecting it to roots and all that, these people are given the ability to understand linguistics better than most! They come out with fantastic translations, much longer than the original in order to do justice and provide clarity, and admittedly they are complex and difficult to comprehend for someone like me where english is not my native tongue. And despite that, I can clearly see a universal message coming through - consistent with present and past teachings before they were planted with deceit and ill intentions to throw mankind into mental slavery and hell on earth. Lo and behold! the principal message after all the complex reinterpretation remains the same. The main difference they found is the nature of Allah is not clear cut or describable ie the label god is not right. My conclusion is, the Q is a marvellous book, it provides you with exactly what you are searching for, good or bad it shows you what you want to see. This goes back to the 'freedom of choice' the only difference here the outcome from what you are looking for in the Q is also up to you ie you are in control of the outcome, as opposed to the world where the freedom of choice is limited as the outcome is not control by you despite your efforts. We don't realise this because most of the time we are deluded by the stories and most will find the stories not only entertaining but they cause you to forget further of the purpose you are here. The language used in the Q is also part of the story, people get bewitched and insist that it must be read in its original form but yet people do not get guidance. Most get guidance when they read it in their own language despite BAD translations. Of course those who go further into the language gets more precise BUT the principal message don't change! So language is not the barrier to guidance - YOU ARE! The stories are just stories, why make it fact? Wanna wake up now? Have a great weekend. Salam.
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  • Shabat shalom!

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    Shabat shalom to all of you who try to uphold this Holy commandment.
  • Parable: The Lost and Found Hammer.

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    Here http//www.ebl-ks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Parable-The-Lost-and-Found-Hammer.pdf Peace, R.
  • The People vs Muhammad

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    Salama Everyone. A long time w/o visiting this website. I came across this book(Just the Title) and I was wondering if this is not another tool in the hands of Islamophobes to attack Islam as many hadeeth help them do so. Anyone has copy? Please share. Anyone read it? Share your views.
  • Synonyms to some words used in translations

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    Salam, There are some words that I don't understand in the Quran and I need the synonyms of these words in English to make the correct translation. Here are the verses and the words in bold; 283 And We took the covenant of the Children of Israel ?You shall not serve except God, and do good to your parents, and regard the relatives, and the orphans, and the needy, and say kind things to the people, and hold the contact prayer, and contribute towards purification.? But then you turned away, except for a few of you; you were objecting. Covenant= Is it like contract or agreement? 2917 "You are worshipping nothing except idols besides Him, and you are creating fabrications. Those that you worship besides God do not possess for you any provision, so seek with God the provision and serve Him and be thankful to Him; to Him you will return." Fabrications= Figment/fiction or falsification/forgery? Which one is closer a synonym? Provisions= Just need to make sure, in this context it's about food etc, and not anything to do with legal system? 12111 In their stories is a lesson for those who possess intelligence. It is not a narration that has been invented, but to affirm what is between his hands and a detailing of all things, and a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe. Intelligence=literally intelligence or leaning more towards understanding/comprehension? 3923 God has sent down the best narrative, a Book that is similar, dual. The skins of those who are concerned towards their Lord shiver from it, then their skins and their hearts soften up to the remembrance of God. Such is the guidance of God; He guides with it whoever He wills. And for whoever God misguides, then none can guide him. Dual=like double? It only translates to either a duel or double. 327 The One who perfected everything He created and He began the creation of the human being from clay. The One= Unfortunately there is no translation for this other than "The Correct". Are there any synonyms to this? 482 Do they not reflect on the Qur?an? If it was from any other than God they would have found in it many a discrepancy. Discrepancy= Closer to deviation or to contradiction? 1018 And they serve besides God what does not harm them or benefit them, and they say ?These are our intercessors with God.? Say ?Are you informing God of what He does not know in the heavens or the earth?? Be He glorified and exalted above what they set up. 3944 Say ?To God belongs all intercession.? To Him belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, then to Him you will be returned. Intercessor and intercession translates into different words= Intercessor becomes synonymous with advocate while intercession with mediation. I have been leaning more towards mediators and mediation for both. Which is the correct? 6114 ?Shall I seek other than God as a judge when He has sent down to you the Book fully detailed?? Those to whom We have given the Book know it is sent down from your Lord with the truth; so do not be of those who have doubt. Judge= A bad comparison but is it like who sits in a court and judges with a hammer? 643-48 A revelation from the Lord of the worlds. And had he attributed anything falsely to Us. We would have seized him by the right. Then, We would have severed his life-line. None of you would be able to prevent it. And this is a reminder for the righteous. What does "by the right mean"? 548 And We have sent down to you the Book with the truth, affirming what is between your hands of the Book and superseding it. So judge between them by what God has sent down, and do not follow their desires from what has come to you of the truth. For each of you We have made laws, and a structure; and if God had willed, He would have made you all one nation, but He tests you with what He willed, He would have made you all one nation, but He tests you with what He has given you; so race to do good. To God you will return all of you, and He will inform you regarding that in which you dispute. Superseding it= like replace or succeed (something)? Nation=To Swedish it translates to nation (country etc) and to folk. Race= This is confusing, in this context does it mean race as in contest or to hurry (to do good)? 3945 And when God alone is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter are filled with aversion; and when others are mentioned besides Him, they rejoice! Aversion= Is it disgust, distaste, antipathy? Thank you all! Salam
  • NEW Presentation: The Straight Tune (c)

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    Here https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkqR3MY3b7E Peace, R.
  • Part 4: The Model of Functional Society (c)

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    Uniting by Isolating, thus Dividing People. https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxAJc9U1_IM&feature=youtu.be R.