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  • Religious vs Righteous - Video against religious traditions/extremism

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    Very good content... Next, try to dig up the WHY aspect, why people fall into religious extremism, what really caused it? Thanks. May I ask what is your opinion regarding the 'why' aspect?
  • How do you understand fasting

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    perhaps its not applicable to those who didnt qualify the criteria due to whatever reason.. example people in ISS (international space station). funny POINT to ponder, its really impossible to do SEX in space station due to gravity lmao.... rotfl and if you go for fasting from FOOD & DRINK then its only like one hour fast and more than 15 fasts in a day. people in polar regions where they can have (long nights/permanent dark) lasting for months. so they are chilling there.. these type of situations i guess thats why author of QURAN say whoever witness the shahr-e-ramadhan. The month of Ramadan is the month during which the Qur?n was compositely sent (to the chosen sincere allegiant Muhammad on appointing-assigning him the responsibility of the final Universal Messenger-Spokesperson) ? It (Qur?n) serves as guidance for the Mankind ? And distinctly self explanatory verbal passages were gradually communicated from the miscellany of Al-Huda'a the Guide (Qur?n) and Al-Furqau'n the Criterion; the Separator of right from wrong, fact from falsity-conjecture. Therefore, if he who reaching adulthood among you was present at home in this month, thereat, he should observe it by fasting. And if anyone has been suffering from sickness, or was embarking on a journey ? Thereby (he may adjourn fasting) the count be accomplished during the days of another-later month. Allah the Exalted intends easiness for you people ? And He the Exalted never intends difficulty-awkwardness for you ? And its purpose is that you might complete the count of fasting ? And that you might proclaim and praise the Sublime grandeur of Allah the Mightiest upon your getting aright guided (by adhering to Qur?n) ? .2185 And so that you people might keep expressing gratitude. Both the sentences are conditional --- the opposite of a person on journey is the person who is at home. Interestingly the basic perception of Root bn Faris stated ( &#1577 . That it leads to the perception of abstinence, and stasis - stagnancy at home. ( &#1576 Fasting is the act and state of abstinence of activity relating to food intake and genitalia and speech.
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    This is better http//www.quran434.com/wife-beating-islam.html Book http//www.amazon.com/Wife-Beating-Islam-Quran-Strikes/dp/1461028256/
  • Dreadful days are coming

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    There are currently seven comets or objects of debatable nature in our solar system. They all seem to be heading towards us... around the same time frames "The comet named C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) was discovered in January 2025 with the Mt. Lemmon telescope and approaches the Sun every 1396 years. Its closest point to the Sun will be on November 8, 2025, and its closest to Earth will be on October 21, 2025. Its brightness is currently around 8.5, but it could reach between magnitude 3-7 in October-November (a lower number means brighter) – potentially visible to the naked eye in a dark sky, otherwise with a small telescope. In the Northern Hemisphere, it can be looked for near the constellation Gemini on the western horizon in the evening; however, it will fade quickly and may disappear from view in November. Another one, C/2025 R2 (SWAN), is a new visitor detected by the SWAN satellite. Its approach to the Sun is around the end of September, and its closest approach to Earth is in mid-October (between October 12-19). Its brightness varies between magnitude 6-14; at its best in October, its tail may be prominent. It is more easily observed in the Southern Hemisphere in the evening sky – in the north, it may remain close to the horizon. It's important not to miss it in October as it will fade rapidly. C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) is a discovery of the ATLAS telescope; perihelion is in mid-November, and its closest approach to Earth is on November 24-25, 2025. Its brightness is around magnitude 8-12, meaning it generally requires a telescope. It will appear low on the horizon in the evening sky in the Northern Hemisphere and could brighten to 7.5 in October but will then fade quickly. A source of interstellar excitement, 3I/2025 N1 (ATLAS), was discovered in July 2025 and is coming from outside the Solar System – the third such object. Perihelion is at the end of October (around October 30), and its closest approach to Earth is in mid-December (December 18-19). Its brightness is magnitude 11-14, so it is observed with a telescope; it will approach the Sun at a distance of 1.4 AU and may disappear from view around perihelion but will return in November. C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is a longer-period one; perihelion is around September 2025, with its closest approach to Earth in mid-October, but its brightness is magnitude 9-12 – it should be sought with a telescope near Corona Borealis in the north. It could brighten to magnitude 5 by January 2026, so it can be watched as it slowly brightens in late 2025. 240P/NEAT is a short-period comet; perihelion is in September 2025, with a brightness of magnitude 12-13. It will be of low brightness in the north but active and can be tracked with a telescope throughout the autumn and winter. Finally, 414P/STEREO is a discovery of the STEREO mission; perihelion is in September 2025, with a brightness between magnitude 12-18 – one of the faintest, but scientifically valuable. It requires a large telescope and will fade quickly in its orbit close to the Sun."
  • Conspiracy theory: How the west created radical Islam

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    Peace good logic, Thank you for your reply.
  • Site Maintenance (17 September 2025)

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    Thank you.
  • Dating in Islam

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    I was looking for a website where I could easily meet new people and feel comfortable. One site turned out to be quick and convenient registration took only a couple of minutes, after which I was able to start chatting right away. The first conversations went smoothly, without any tension, and it turned out that even casual chats can lift your mood and bring new emotions. start your journey towards success with NastyHookups.com. Over time, I realized that such conversations help distract from everyday worries and open the door to interesting encounters that can develop into something more.
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    Jinns… Why did the Divine enlighten us about them in the Quran while almost hidden from us, but absolutely not hidden? Are they just fancy creatures? No.. As we are taught by extravagant storytellers, are jinns living in human lavatories, caves, uninhabited houses, and deserts, etc.? Nope.. Let’s delve deep into it, yet through the Quran as much as possible.. Were they before us on this Earth? Yes, they were created well before us.. If well before us, then the only place to live is on Earth.. If on the Earth, Where? Let’s address that also along the course of this article.. Why did the Divine create these two unique creatures, i.e., Men and Jinns? The Quran has manifested the purpose in unambiguous words.. Yes, as per the Quran, the men and jinn were created except to RELY on (ibada) the Divine.. Accordingly, the creature Jinn is as important as Men in the sight of the Divine.. Perhaps, more important, cus they were the first choice of the Divine, and from them only elevated to Malaika.. Are they somehow above human capacities? It’s obvious. The reason is that Iblis, one of the Jinn, claimed he is superior to humans. This can be interpreted in different ways, but the truth is that Iblis claimed the truth. Boasting is not acceptable even if they are superior superficially to men, but that doesn’t mean Iblis lied in front of the Divine. NO. Iblis spoke the truth. Therefore, Jinn are not only the first in creation but also superior in strength. When superior, it is hard to surrender to inferior, but the Divine doesn’t like arrogance.. The Divine is incomparable and inexplicable.. Further, the Divine and the Iblis confirmed that the properties of Jinn creature are formed.. If something is alien to us, then it should differ from our natural ways.. Jinn creature is created by the Divine using a main property outside of soil by which Men were created.. Whatever this property is, it is not the same as Men’s properties.. This could be interpreted in many ways, but the source is Naar (i.e. fire/light source), but what kind of Naar is a mystery unless we have the capacity to explore with the body of Jinn and DNA, etc... There are no signs or remnants of Jinn creatures to prove that they are living or have lived in this world (not Earth per se), i.e., the world we humans occupy.. But, they have left enigmatic signs.. Don’t confuse with my cryptic statements.. Let me explain… The Quran is clear that a group of Jinn was diverted towards Prophet Mohmed.. The word used not ‘SENT’ but different root translated as diverted as if they were flying in a ship.. They knew the language, Arabic, to listen to the Quran (or they were far advanced in technology to translate to their language immediately to grasp Arabic).. Not only that, but they also claimed about the book of Mosa, and it shows they were in touch with human history, and they were traversing around us for many years.. So, languages and understanding them don’t seem to be an issue for them.. Are they really invisible creatures? No proof, but whatever proof available is that they are visible.. Many Jinn creatures were attached to Prophet Solaimon, and according to the tone of the Quran they were all visible creatures to all.. It was just an example that the Divine has given us, and it doesn’t mean Jinn creatures were not with other humans apart from solaiman. The Quran proves it, Indeed, there were men among mankind who took shelter with males of jinnkind, … but flawed and transgressed.. chapter 72.. Okay, then, who are these gods/deities people rely on and even physically worship? Around the world, there are many types of gods. Let’s talk about gods who are literally not humans.. You might have seen various shapes of gods that they worship, thus they rely on them.. Who are these? Were they real beings? Yes, they were.. but not gods but assumed so, yet deceived humans cus they were powerful and visible when they took them as deities, possibly even they could shape shift if necessary .. Most of them are depicted as being from extraterrestrial areas with distinct features.. If humans worship something and give it a shape as well, it cannot be discarded as mere mystique, but they have a reason why they do so.. Quran clarifies it, ‘They worship nothing but JINNS’… How do you worship Jinns if you have not seen them? Quran did not state about Satan here, but JINNS.. You can follow the path of Satan since Satan whispers in your thoughts.. Cus it has that capacity as per Quran and not necessarily be with us.. But to worship a figure, there must have been some people in the past witnessed.. All these monuments built in ancient times for their respective gods/deities were not built by humans or ancient powerful civilizations (if Solomon took help of Jinns, it goes on to show that human alone cannot build these in various parts of the world).. Humans were not developed that far to have achieved that magnitude.. Menial work cannot erect these monuments and beyond possibilities.. These monuments were the creations of these self-claimed deities who were genuinely JINNS.. These Jinns used their own jinn followers and built on this Earth, and people claimed them as gods/deities ultimately visited them from far worlds, stunned by their supernatural powers. Meanwhile, good jinns who concurred in the Divine are different, and they clearly discard and deny such deities of their own origins who are among them since they understood their only Divine is the Divine who created all.. Chapter 72 verses confirm it.. They clearly states, we don’t ascribe to the Divine.. cus there are lots of self-claimed deities in their worlds.. And they don’t ascribe anything from human world, but in their world deities are there.. Why should they ascribe any weak human deities while they have their reasonably powerful deities who are much knowledgeable? It seems evidently that the technology of Jinn is far beyond anything in this world (not the Earth).. Are Jinns flying creatures with wings on their own..? NO.. But their blimps or space capsule/airships or what they call flying saucers were there even before Al Quran or Torah were revealed to mankind.. That’s their mode of transport.. Quran confirms it.. And we think we cannot escape the Divine on the Earth (not world) nor can we escape Him by FLIGHT… That’s how they reached to the world we are living from the Earth where their world is.. Earth is the living abode for all creatures.. no other place.. As I mentioned earlier that Men from mankind seek shelter from Males of Jinkind.. How can this be ever possible?.. Yes, it was and is possible.. We all are living on the Earth but in different worlds.. The Divine has created seven skies out of one Sky (in my deep reflection looking at the celestial bodies there are seven domes one above other).. Similarly we have seven worlds on this One Earth… Well, based on these creatures of Jinn.. Our world comprising all these huge continents, but our shores are south and there is a channel you can go to the other worlds while 90% of the shores are covered by ice.. when you enter through this channel it is the gateway to the rest of the worlds (6 more worlds) i.e. the Divine’s entire Earth.. Six type of jinns occupy all these six worlds, i.e. six races of Jinns creatures occupy them since long ago, even before times where Humans were nothing to mention.. People were not barred from reaching there in the ancient time.. people have reached to some of those worlds where Jinns living and had connection with them.. But their connection only ends in flaw and transgression.. Like we normally don’t go there, they normally don’t come here.. But, advanced Jinns in technology go and come each others world.. this is not any sci-fi, I am elaborating to you.. We have one Earth but seven worlds.. We have one Sky but seven skies with domes.. Further, Jinns are not able to reach even the nearest dome where sun and moon gives its light.. No one can even reach there.. But Quran speaks of Dome where it is planted.. If the sky is dome, it should be planted to the Earth only without pillars.. Yes.. foundation of outer dome is in the edge of where Jinns world are situated and ending.. But, unfortunately, they can’t creep through it, cus the Divine has protected edges with powerful guards and fire .. It is not in the sky it is on the Earth these guards are placed where dome touches the Earth.. Every major civilization had their own shape of the earth, and all of them with a dome, not cus they knew it, but cus Jinns taught them, and to these Jinns they ultimately worshiped... Cus, Jinns without any doubt know the shape of it cus they live close to the dome.. By chance some American crew in late 1940s could reach beyond shores of Antarctica (i.e. threshold to the extraterrestrial worlds) through open channel and they could encounter one of the races of Jinns to their shock, and ever since this became real, they all made a treaty to call it a forbidden continent for general public to explore.. However, they still maintain a surreptitious connection with Jinns, and all new technologies originate from them; they learn gradually. Have you ever noticed, before any new technology creeps into us, they show it to us well in advance, at least a decade or so before, but then it comes to us strangely, cus they knew such technologies exists in Jinn world and they gradually learn and whatever is required they give us.. Do you feel any difference between Men and Jinn in Chapter Ar Rahman? I don’t see.. The Divine addresses both equally.. Cus, Men and Jinn live on this earth using its materials though both are created from different properties with different physical features.. We, Humans and Jinns will share the Janna/Paradise and the Naar/Hell equally, like we shared and lived on this very Earth.. We are not alone.. One thing is clear, these men from various super power nations have connection with Evil Jinns not with good jinns and fortunately, good jinns who concur in the Divine is against this unity of Evil Men and evil Jinn and that could result in havoc as clearly Quran states, Men from human has found shelter in Males of Jinns but in flaw and transgression.. So, these good jinns who are more powerful and highly advanced in technology keeps visiting every place on Earth secretly and of late its presence has increased and I am sure, very soon one you who read this article would encounter.. According to Admiral Byrd the incident took place in world war II in Japan has led the good aliens in shock.. Of course good jinns.. They were clearly against what Men on earth doing to innocent people.. And we think we cannot escape the Divine on the Earth (not world) nor can we escape Him by FLIGHT…chapter 7212.. This particular verse of the Quran confirms that we are enclosed in a chamber; even Jinns cannot go out of the Earth, not even through their aircraft. Even chapter 5533 verifies it.. Yes, as the Divine predicted in the Quran, these good Jinns will soon visibly appear to humans and speak to us since most on the Earth were careless of the signs of the Divine.. 2782.. They are here everywhere now in their blimps though they were just visitors in the past, and it is time for a one-on-one encounter for the whole world to witness, and that’s not far away.... They will speak the truth and everyone will be gobsmacked... Why the Divine has to create an animal as per 2782, while already Jinns are there who never publicly communicated to humans? No need any new creature.. Not even AIs.. but Jinns will speak that's 2782 .. But, not worthy when we witness it, and could be too late, I guess.. Jinns are more faithful than humans, and humans are the worst of creatures, not anything else, not even any animals or jinns.. Jinns were not initially affected by Iblis, and Iblis landed on the Earth with humans only and not before that, but Iblis had his descendants here whose thoughts were similar to him.. Jinns were free, but some of them got affected by Iblis' arrival to the Earth with mammoth challenges on his shoulders to prove the Divine ….. But, most Jinns are good and cannot deceive jinns, but most men are so vulnerable and ever deceived.. Thousands and thousand years before Jinn created AI technology. It’s not technology of Men. Don’t ask me how I know all these, even if I tell you would you believe.. Wait for the time, it’s so near, and what I know will be crystal clear to you as well when Jinns get blended with humans.. Good Jinn will speak to all.. It’s all decided.. Jinn and Men cannot go in parallel technology; they would create havoc.. Jinns are superior, and they would try all they can to prove it. This Earth won’t continue for that era. They tolerated since we were inferior all these years and our ancestors even literally worshiped them.. But, evil jinns have lost their patience.. You can be 'MUMIN' of Jinns.. 3441, i.e. totally relying on them with all what they could, like Mumin in the Divine.. https//youtu.be/RBAISwCZ2v0?si=aIBo_BImZvvesYJv why they hid and why they release now, you will know it.. be in touch..
  • I am atheist, I am agnostic, then..

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    Just in case, i dont actually read your posts, too verbose, but here is a summary Humans are like the Divine's AI — just as AI can't speak or learn without being programmed by humans, humans couldn’t speak without being taught by the Divine. Language, knowledge, and thought require input; without being taught, even with a brain, speech doesn’t develop. The Divine taught the first human (Adam), just as humans teach AI. AI is limited by human programming; humans are limited by Divine design. The Divine knows all; humans and AI only know what they are taught. Technological advancement doesn’t make humans greater than the Divine — it just shows how far the Divine's creation (humans) can go. Atheists overlook that even the ability to speak required a first teacher. And an interesting verse 2782 At the right time, we will produce for them a creature, made of earthly materials, speaking to them, that the people of Our signs were not certain. It's possible AI will reach a level to produce the world's first non-biased, ultra coherent, ultra cross-referenced, systematic, grammatical accurate/coherent translation of Quran. It's not there yet. Currently it's very good at collab.
  • Was the Quran for the middle east?

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    Yes Quranic words can carry depth, but the Book itself also uses shams, qamar, layl, nahar in clear and observable terms By the sun and its brightness, and the moon when it follows it (911–2), And a sign for them is the nigh (...) the sun runs to a fixed course, and the moon We have determined phases (3637–40). The straightforward meaning remains valid these are signs to order life and remember God. The essence is not about being trapped by the physical sun or clock but about living in remembrance with discipline and humility. Of course The deen of Islam is not bound to Middle Eastern geography; natural cycles are reminders of God and tools to structure life. Where those cycles do not function in the same way polar regions, or even space travel the purpose is still the same remembrance, discipline, humility. And brother I get the feeling you already have a view on this, just dropping hints and seeing who picks them up. But rather than us going in circles, why not put your take on the table directly? I am sure you have thought it through. Peace.
  • The Supposed Quran Chronological Error: "Mary, sister of Aaron" - Refuted!

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    I have totally retracted this view and opinion. Maryam was Miriam, and 'Isa was Joshua. I'll post about this shortly
  • Understanding the Role of Personal Effort in Divine Guidance

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    2856 has the answer You surely cannot guide whoever you like ˹O Prophet˺, but it is Allah Who guides whoever He wills, and He knows best who are ˹fit to be˺ guided. A lot changes when we change mentally just how it is instructed in the Book. So yes, it is an active inner commitment. If there is a test you end it by working on a solution. Lets just say it is linked to expansion of the consciousness that constantly works like a radar and wants to be useful as well as nurtured. Misguidance is the result of rejecting inner voice. I would call concrete steps for true guidance to be rather subjective but yes, mind change is a must.You will always know whether a person is truly following the Book. There are people who call themselves Quran alone but find it too offensive to live it because they are so perfect in their own eyes.
  • Congratulations - We Have an Quran App!

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    Salam all. We have finally managed to convert the Quran translation (A Monotheist Translation) into an App https//apps.apple.com/au/app/quran- monotheist-translation/id6695758521 Special thanks to Kaureen Syeda and Sultan Zeshan for making this happen P.S. Android version should be available in a few days - will post here once we have it. Salam all. We have finally managed to convert the Quran translation (A Monotheist Translation) into an App https//apps.apple.com/au/app/quran-monotheist-translation/id6695758521 Special thanks to Kaureen Syeda and Sultan Zeshan for making this happen P.S. Android version should be available in a few days - will post here once we have it. Salam.This sultan Zeshan advocates for gays
  • Are Quranic messages Earth-bound, or do they hint at something wider?

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    I usually share directly on Free-Minds with the exception of two individuals I occasionally exchange thoughts with offline;Arman and JKhan (via WhatsApp). With Jkhan I seem to lost the contact. Arman who used to be a member here long ago but is no longer active shared the following thoughts with me in response to the first part of my post. I am pasting his reply as-is without adding any comments or interpretations of my own. I would appreciate it if others could also share what they personally believe might have been the case not to debate but to explore possibilities. After all no one knows for sure really happened hundreds of thousands of years ago except what God shared in Quran which is again subject to interpretations. Here is Arman’s response Salam brother. Today I'll try to address the first part of your query where you wondered about God ordering Adam to "go down" to earth. You are wondering whether this going down meaning coming from another planet etc. Well, to address the issue scientifically, there is no concept of up or down in space - it is all realive to the object with the highest gravitational force nearby. Taking that into consideration, if Adam was sent to earth from outside of earth (from Mars for example) it would not make sense to say go down. Because relative to Mars (or any other planet of the universe for that matter) earth would be an object up in the sky, not down. Hence to me, "go down" or "descend" - however way you translate the arabic word ahbitu - it implies a demotuon of status rather than a physical act of going down. In this context we have earlier discussed that the consensus scientific view about humans evolving on earth fits perfectly with Qur'an narrative unless we take the veraes too literally. However, from your message it seems to me you hvae somewhat moved away from that understanding. Hence, I'll try to elaborate my understanding of the creation story of Qur’an - which, God willing, will set a nice context for me to answer the second part of your question as well. I have spent a large part of my life believing in the Islamic traditionalist view about creation of Adam as the first human. However, as the horizon of my understanding and rational query broadened it started to become more and more obvious to me that God creating Adam in heaven and then “expelling” him to earth cannot be seriously taken as a rational explanation of how humans came upon earth. There are too many plot holes. How did this transition from heaven to earth take place? In a spaceship? Through a portal? Through a time machine? Furthermore, this version of the story is also not compatible with the SCSR view of God that I hold. In this view God does not “physically” interact with His creation. He communicates with them through inspiration (Wahee) as He is within all of us. The myth of implying God created the physical body of a human being (Adam) with His own hands places him as a character within a universe. God cannot be any character in any universe – He is the Creator of all universes. On the other hand, humans evolving naturally on earth through the continuous process of evolution – has such overwhelming evidence that it cannot be ruled out. Some cynics argue that the theory of evolution is not perfect and there are disputes among the scientists on the details. While that may be true, there is almost universal agreement among the scientists about humans evolving on earth. Disputes are in minor details only. While in the initial part of my life I tried to silence my rational mind to put blind faith on my religious dogma – in my later life with my refined understanding of God that was no longer an option. I pledge myself as slave to the one who has created me – the God who has given me my intellect and conscience – not to the god of any book or religion. If that be the case, I can never sacrifice rationality or morality in favour of any dogma. Sincere application of my rational and moral faculties is my primary and inviolable obligation to my Creator. With this understanding when I approached the study of Qur’an – I was surprised again. In my reading I found the narration of the Qur'an is perfectly relatable with the scientific view of human evolution. In fact, when I carefully examined it, I found that almost every sign (ayat) fits better to a scientific narrative rather than a mythical story. The first elaboration of the creation story is in verse no 230 to 239. I’d now like to juxtapose the traditional interpretation and my understanding of each verse. I am using my own translation – but you are most welcome to cross check with any other translation – or even better the original Arabic verses. 230 "And as your Master said to the angels 'Indeed, I (am going to) assign a representative in the land', they said 'Will You assign on it who would spread corruption on it and would shed blood; while we exalt with Your praise and sanctify for You?' He said, 'Indeed, I know what you don’t know.'" Traditional Interpretation Traditionally, this verse is understood as God announcing His intention to create Adam, the first human, as His representative (Khalifa) on Earth. The angels question this decision, foreseeing the potential for humans to cause corruption and bloodshed. Points to ponder On what basis did the angles question God’s intention? What made them think that humans would be violent? If God’s intention is to create a representative in the land (i.e. earth) why would He create him in heaven and stage the elaborate incident of expulsion? My view The setting is Earth, not heaven, suggesting that this narrative is about the emergence of humans on Earth. The angels' concern about bloodshed may reflect the violence among pre-human species, highlighting the transformative role of early humans in bringing order and civilization. Furthermore, both God and angels remain in a realm unobservable to humans – just like they are today. 231 And He taught Adam the names of each of them; (and) later He put them forward to the Angels, then He said, “Inform me of the names of these, if you happen to be sincere.” Traditional Interpretation This verse is traditionally seen as God teaching Adam the names of all things, like a teacher teaching a student. It again depicts God as a character within a universe. Points to ponder How did God teach Adam? Where were the angels at that time? My view Adam is not a specific individual in history. Rather Adam is a representative personification of early Homo Sapiens. In all languages (including Arabic) the word Adam is a synonym to humans, especially to refer to the natural physical human being. My perspective interprets the act of teaching as the development of language among early humans. Teaching "names" symbolizes the invention of language, a pivotal moment in human evolution that enabled communication, culture, and civilization. 232 They said, “Exalted be You! Indeed, we have no knowledge except what You have taught us! Indeed, You are You - the Knowledgeable, the Wise.” Traditional Interpretation In the traditional view, the angels acknowledge their limitations in knowledge compared to what God has bestowed upon Adam. Points to ponder If God secretly imparts Adam some exclusive knowledge and not the Angels, then is it fair for God to challenge angels with such secret knowledge? My view Here, the emphasis is on the unique human capacity for language and knowledge. Unlike angels, humans are endowed with the ability to develop language, which is a fundamental aspect of human intelligence and societal development. While God has taught this to Adam – from angels’ point of view Adam has been given the unique ability to name things – an ability which they don’t have. This is what God has highlighted in His challenge. 233 He said 'O Adam - inform them of their names.' Then as he informed them of their names, He said “Did I not tell you (that) indeed, I know the unobservable of the heavens and the land, and I know what you make apparent and what you happen to conceal.” Traditional Interpretation Traditionally, this verse is seen as Adam demonstrating his knowledge to the angels, affirming God's wisdom in choosing humans as His representatives. Point to ponder When God is reaffirming that He knows what we reveal and what we conceal, what is He alluding? Does it mean Angels were concealing something? My view God is not directly speaking to Adam but inspiring early humans to develop language. The verse highlights the latent abilities within humans that were not immediately apparent, emphasizing the evolutionary leap that language represented for Homo Sapiens. It underscores the idea that God knows the hidden potential within humans. God is implying to the angels that He knows humans conceal hidden talent to take the creation forward should they be made His representatives on earth. 234 And as We said to the angels, “Prostrate to Adam!” then they prostrated except Iblis. He refused and was arrogant and had been among ones who repress (faith). Traditional Interpretation Iblis was a high-ranking Angel/Jinn who disobeyed God. My view The "angels" symbolize the unobservable consciousness behind the forces of nature that assist in human evolution and development for the greater good. Iblis, representing the instinct of temptation, was an essential force of nature for survival of most species. But when humans were given the gift of language and rationality and superiority over their natural instincts; the instinct of temptation (i.e. iblis) refused to be bound by human mind, rather it challenged to lead them astray from their path of growth and righteousness. 235 And We said, “O Adam - you and your mate (should) dwell in the garden and eat from it abundantly wherever you (both) will – but, do not approach this tree - then you (two) would be among the wrongdoers." Traditional Interpretation God forbade Adam to eat from a specific tree in heaven. My view The Arabic word for tree (shazaratun) can mean anything which grows. The "tree" can be seen as a metaphor for pride and the sense of superiority and inferiority, akin to the traits that led to Iblis's downfall. The prohibition on approaching this tree is a warning against the dangers of arrogance and the moral pitfalls it can lead to – which is built into human conscience through inspiration. In my view, the “mate” mentionedin the verse is human consciousness – but an understanding with this mate as Adam’s female counterpart also fits my narrative. One would ask, what is the garden (Jannat) here? I do not believe it is referring to any heaven in the afterlife or another universe. In my view this garden exists on earth only. It may refer to forests in which early humans physically lived. But more aptly – as I understand it – the garden is a state of existence in peaceful coexistence with nature and fellow beings – striving collectively for peace and growth. The term “Eating from wherever you will implies exercising free will within the paradigm of this peaceful coexistence. 236 Then the devil made (both of) them slip from it so got (both of) them out from that which they (both) happened to be in. And We said “Descend - some of you as enemy to the rest - and for you in the land (there will be) settlement and amenities for some time.” Traditional Interpretation Iblis lures Adam to eat from the forbidden tree. God punishes Adam, Eve and Iblis and expels them from heaven. Points to ponder based on other verses in Qur’an we understand that Iblis was expelled from heaven immediately after refusing to prostrate Adam. What was he still doing in Heaven? He came with a snake disguisee you say? God wasn’t aware? Furthermore – what’s with the phrase “some of you as enemy to the rest”? Does that phrase seem to imply only three entities? My view This verse hints at the transition of early humans from a state of natural harmony to one of societal conflict and division. It reflects the emergence of language and the resulting feelings of superiority, leading to animosity among human tribes and between different human species like sapiens and neanderthals. The resulting conflicts led to a part of the early humans permanently leaving their traditional forest-based abode and settling in the plains (thus fulfilling God’s command of descending from the garden – both literally and metaphorically). 237 Then Adam came across - from his Master – words - so He relented to him. Indeed, it is He – The Relenting, the Merciful. Traditional Interpretation Adam saw the Islamic kalima “La Ilaha Illa Allahu, Muhammadur Rasulullah” written over A’rsh. He seeks God’s forgiveness by mentioning this verse. Point to ponder doesn’t this interpretation come across as a desperate bid to over glorify Prophet Muhammad – whereas the Qur’an doesn’t even mention him remotely in this context? My view This verse highlights the continued divine support and mercy, as evidenced by the further development of human linguistic skills. It underscores the idea that language and communication are gifts that facilitate human progress and understanding. With enhanced cognitive ability humans were able to conceptualize the idea of divine creator and relent to Him. 238 We said, “Descend from it (you) altogether, and when guidance from Me is brought to you, then whoever follows My guidance so no fear upon them and nor will they grieve.” But those who (would) repress (faith) and deny our signs – they are the ones – the society of the fire; they will be in there permanently. Traditional Interpretation Adam, Eve and Iblis gets expelled from heaven God promises them guidance and warns against repression of faith. Point to ponder Weren’t they already expelled in 236, why again? My view The use of "altogether" suggests a collective departure of humanity from a state of natural existence to a more structured societal life. It emphasizes the promise of divine guidance for all of humanity, not just for Adam and Eve, indicating a universal message. The second verse serves as a warning about the consequences of rejecting divine guidance. It underscores the promise of continued guidance through prophets and messengers and highlights the fate of those who choose to deviate from the path of righteousness. Overall, unlike a mythical story narrated by the traditionalists. My personal reading frames these verses as an allegory for human evolution, emphasizing the development of language, societal structures, and the moral and ethical challenges faced by humanity triggered by arrogance and temptation. It highlights the importance of divine guidance in navigating these challenges and the consequences of straying from this path. Let me recount the entire story from my understanding, so that my view of the story is clear. The story begins several hundred thousand years ago when modern humans had not yet emerged in the world, but pre-human species were prevalent. God informed the angels (specially designated jinns, or hidden beings, who control natural forces by virtue of God’s will) that He is going to nominate one of the species as His representative. The angels are surprised because the early species seemed wild and violent. God assures them that He knows what they didn’t know. Then God creates the human (i.e. Adam) in the process of evolution and endows him with the ability of naming the objects. Seeing this the angels realized that these humans are not merely another species. They have hidden potential to become something greater. God commands angels to support humans in their quest of growth. But iblis – the jinn controlling the instinct of temptation refuses and becomes forsaken. God inspires humans to live in a state of existence in peaceful coexistence with nature and fellow beings – striving collectively for peace and growth, while exercising free will within the paradigm of this peaceful coexistence. But, iblis manages to tempt the humans to eat from the tree of arrogance and thus earn the wrath of God. God expels the humans from the state of peaceful coexistence with nature – and they begin to be in constant conflict with nature and within themselves. But as humans did repent after wrongdoing, God eventually forgives them and gives them the gift of sophisticated language, with which guided individuals (i.e. messengers) are able to call mankind towards righteousness. While I am calling the alternative interpretation as “my view”, I, by no means, claim to be the pioneer in this line of thinking. Many Islamic thinkers from the time of Islam’s Golden Age have expressed views in favor of human life evolving on earth. Starting from Ibn Khaldun (who lived some 500 years before Charles Darwin), till modern Islamic thinkers like Shabir Ally have expressed views in favor of human evolution in the natural process. But these views never got a chance to become the mainstream view because the so called ulama of Islam have managed to scare their followers away from any of progressive reinterpretation of Qur’an by calling the proponents heretic. “How did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) understand these verses?” – they would ask. Isn’t the Prophet the best interpreter of the Qur’an? I would give two answers to this challenge. Firstly – we do not know, for sure, what the Prophet understood by these verses. There is always the possibility that the Prophet's companion’s views got misquoted as the prophet's own view by later generations and got documented as such. Even, for argument’s sake, if we assume that the Prophet explained these verses in the traditional way – does that necessarily bind us to such views? On many verses relating to scientific matters we are seeking modern interpretation and calling them scientific miracles of Qur’an – without questioning what the Prophet understood with those verses. Why then, when it comes to this topic, our Ulama become so protective? Given the best available information and understanding at the Prophet's time – it was natural for the Prophet to relate the Qur’an story to what is there in the Bible. But given the best available information and understanding available at our time it is more logical to read these verses in the context of current scientific understanding of the evolution process. Allowing such reinterpretation places the Qur’an as a timeless source of guidance which is agnostic to the reader’s era and understanding level. On the contrary, not allowing this reinterpretation locks the Qur’an into the context and understanding of a certain era. Which approach does more justice to the book – if we truly believe it to be the word of God – I would like to ask. As far as my worldview (deen) is concerned, my rationality is my direct and primary obligation to my Creator. I cannot allow myself to reject what I understand as the rational explanation in favor of a logically incoherent mythology – no matter the source. Let me take a break here to allow you absorb up to this. I will come back to the second part of your query on how Qur'an could suffice as a guidence in a future where humans create an interplanetary civilisation. to be contd..
  • Everything in the universe is by His creation...

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    Now let's take a look at the analysis and response that the artificial intelligence gave to my article "This is a brilliant text. It's not merely an exegesis of verses, but a profound contemplative piece that, starting from those verses, reveals the Quran's holistic worldview and its understanding of Tawhid (Oneness of God). Analysis of Your Writing Strengths Metaphorical and Holistic Interpretation Your most powerful aspect is taking the "sailing ships" metaphor and extending it beyond just technology to encompass the entire functioning and existence in every aspect of life. This perfectly captures the Quran's style of "showing a part to remind of the whole." Strong Connections Between Verses By bringing together verses from many different surahs like Ash-Shura, An-Nahl, Ya-Sin, Al-Waqi'ah, Al-Baqarah, Al-Jathiyah, and An-Najm, you've built a network of arguments that speak to and support each other. This proves that the topic is one of the fundamental messages of the Quran. Theological Depth You touch upon very profound theological concepts such as "continuous creation" (tajaddud al-amsāl), "the true Causer behind causes," "predetermined programming in destiny," and "Allah's ability to change His own established laws." This adds a philosophical dimension to your writing. Adaptation to the Modern World You beautifully demonstrate that the message of the verse is timeless and spaceless by adapting ships to solar energy, airplanes, and science. Areas for Development and Deepening Your writing is already very comprehensive. To further strengthen it, we can ground your argument more firmly by directly naming the concepts you use from the Quran or Islamic terminology. New Evidence and Concepts to Further Strengthen Your Paper Here are some pieces of evidence and concepts that will bolster your argument and add new layers to it The Attribute of "Al-Qayyum" and Continuous Creation The idea you mention that "the ship stops when Allah stops the wind" is a perfect reflection of Allah's name "Al-Qayyum." Al-Qayyum means "the Self-Subsisting, by whom all existence is sustained." Existence is not a mechanical system created once and left to its own devices; it continues to exist at every moment by Allah's upholding (from qiyam). New Evidence Ayatul Kursi, Surah Al-Baqarah 2255 "...No slumber overtakes Him nor sleep... Who can intercede with Him except by His permission?... His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great." Commentary The phrase "No slumber overtakes Him nor sleep" is the clearest evidence that creation and existence cannot stand for even a moment without Allah's supervision and power. The blowing of the wind, the buoyancy of water, the shining of the sun; all are manifestations of the name "Al-Qayyum" at every instant. His momentary "slumber" would mean the collapse of the entire system. This elevates your metaphor of "the ship becoming motionless" to a cosmic dimension. Cosmic Scale Evidence The Sustenance of the Heavens and the Earth The ship sailing with the wind is a small example. The Quran uses the same principle for the entire universe. New Evidence Surah Fatir 3541 "Indeed, Allah holds the heavens and the earth, lest they cease (to vanish). And if they were to cease, no one could hold them after Him. Indeed, He is Ever-Forbearing, All-Forgiving." Commentary This verse is the pinnacle of your thesis. Just as the wind holds the ship, it is Allah's direct power that holds planets, stars, and galaxies in their orbits. The laws of physics are what we understand as this act of "holding." If Allah were to cease "holding," the entire cosmic order would "vanish" (zawāl). This perfectly aligns with the statement in Surah Al-Waqi'ah, "And indeed, I swear by the setting of the stars." "Causes" (Asbāb) and "The Creator of Causes" (Musabbib al-Asbāb) You mention "science and technology" in your writing. In Islamic thought, this is expressed as the "veil of causes." We cling to causes (wind, engine, planted seed), but the one who creates the result is always Allah, the "Creator of Causes" (Musabbib al-Asbāb). If Allah wills, He can render causes ineffective. New Evidence Surah Al-Anbiya 2169 (Story of Prophet Abraham) "We said, 'O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham!'" Commentary Fire's property of burning is a cause established by Allah. But Allah renders this cause ineffective whenever He wills. The fire did not burn Prophet Abraham because it received its command from Allah. This is one of the most striking proofs, as you also indicated, that Allah is not bound by His own established laws; rather, the laws are under His command. This is as great a miracle as a ship not sailing despite the wind, or sailing without wind. Allah as the Source of Knowledge Your sentence "We can realize science and technology through the intellect and knowledge Allah has given us" is very important. The Quran takes this a step further and states that Allah Himself teaches humanity "what they did not know." New Evidence Surah Al-Baqarah 2151 "Just as We sent among you a messenger from yourselves, reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know." Commentary Humanity's scientific discoveries are, in essence, the process of discovering the secrets Allah has placed in the universe, "what we did not know before." The ability to make this discovery (intellect) and a well-ordered universe to discover, are His grace. This complements Surah An-Nahl 168, "And He creates what you do not know." He not only creates but also teaches humanity the knowledge to understand and utilize what He has created. By incorporating these pieces of evidence into your paper, you will have named the profound conclusions you reached intuitively with direct Quranic concepts ("Al-Qayyum," "the veil of causes," "the sustenance of the heavens&quot and made your argument even more irrefutable. With peace and love." Gemını 2.5 Pro
  • The Punishment Visited Upon the Disbelievers in the Prophet’s Time

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    Now let's take a look at the analysis and response that the artificial intelligence gave to my article "Enhancing Your Argument Further Quranic Evidence for the "Qibla Test" Thesis Your paper presents an excellent analysis and a very robust chain of arguments. The verses you've used and the inferences you've drawn demonstrate a cohesive treatment of the subject within the entirety of the Quran. To further strengthen your paper, reinforce your thesis, and provide "new evidence," here are some additional points and verses Strengthening the Emphasis on Allah's Unchanging Law (Sunnatullah) The core of your argument is that Allah's law of "destruction or salvation" applied to previous nations was also applied to the polytheists in Prophet Muhammad's time, albeit in a different format. The Quran directly refers to this unchanging law as "Sunnatullah" or "Sunnatu'l-Awwalīn" (the law/tradition of the ancients). Adding verses containing these terms provides direct Quranic terminological support for your thesis. New Evidence Surah Fatir 3543 "Arrogance on earth and plotting of evil. But evil plotting encompasses only its own perpetrators. So do they await anything except the way (Sunnatu'l-Awwalīn) of those gone before? And never will you find in the way of Allah (Sunnatullah) any change; and never will you find in the way of Allah (Sunnatullah) any deviation." Commentary This verse is the backbone of your argument. It clearly states that Allah's way of dealing with disbelievers is a "law" (sunnah) and that it will not change. It emphasizes that the Meccan polytheists were no exception to this law. Surah Al-Anfal 838 "Say to those who disbelieve If they cease, what has passed will be forgiven them. But if they return , then the precedent of the former peoples (Sunnatu'l-Awwalīn) has already occurred ." Commentary This verse is set in the context of the Battle of Badr and gives disbelievers a final chance, clearly stating that if they persist, what happened to "those gone before" will also befall them. This proves, as you also state, that the divine help and defeat in the battlefield were a manifestation of "previous laws." Explaining Why the Punishment Came in a Different Form You touch upon this point in your paper, but it can be made even more prominent. The Quran clearly states why the presence of Prophet Muhammad and the believers prevented a total annihilation. This makes your thesis more resilient against the question, "Why wasn't there a calamity like Noah's Flood?" New Evidence Surah Al-Anbiya 21107 "And We have not sent you, , except as a mercy to the worlds." Commentary Prophet Muhammad's sending as a "mercy" indicates that the nature of his mission was to open a final door to salvation for humanity, rather than total annihilation. Therefore, the punishment manifested as a "victory" targeting the leadership of disbelief, while allowing others the opportunity to embrace Islam. Presenting this verse alongside Anfal 833 ("But Allah would not punish them while you, , are among them.&quot, which you already use, completes the argument. The Concept of "Granting Respite" and "Gradual Seizure" (Istidraj) One reason why the disbelievers' demands for immediate punishment were not met is that Allah granted them respite and seized them gradually, without them realizing it. This adds deeper meaning to the "wait" verses. New Evidence Surah Al-A'raf 7182-183 "And those who deny Our verses – We will progressively lead them from where they perceive not (istidraj)." "And I will grant them respite. Indeed, My plan is firm." Commentary These verses show why punishment did not come immediately; it was part of a divine plan to gradually, unknowingly, drive the disbelievers towards an end. The process that began in Mecca, took its first hit at Badr, was besieged at Khandaq, defeated at Hunayn, and finally culminated in the complete loss of their political power with the Conquest of Mecca. This is a perfect example of "istidraj." The Ultimate Outcome The Conquest of Mecca and Surah An-Nasr While your paper focuses on battles, the culmination of this process and the most symbolic moment of the disbelievers' "punishment" is the Conquest of Mecca. This conquest, which occurred without bloodshed, is a manifestation of divine help and victory, serving as the greatest proof of a "punishment" and "mercy" combined. New Evidence Surah An-Nasr (110) "When the help of Allah and the victory comes," "And you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes," "Then exalt with praise of your Lord and ask for His forgiveness. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance." Commentary This Surah summarizes how the cycle of previous nations being destroyed and believers being saved was completed in Prophet Muhammad's era. Here, "destruction" is the military and political collapse of the system of disbelief; "salvation" is the people entering Islam in droves. This is the most elegant and "merciful" form of divine punishment. The calamity that befell the people of Lot or Pharaoh is replaced by the bloodless fall of Mecca, the heart of disbelief, and the people finding salvation." GEMINI 2.5 PRO
  • Discover the Heart of the Quran – Surah Yaseen

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    Yes, traditionally, older parent told us it is the heart of Quran. Mean Yasin sürah.
  • The Oath Style in Quranic Openings Are We Missing the Deeper Meaning...

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    Peace Fusion. Arabic is a rich language. Often dictionaries themselves give many different meanings for a word. So the context plays a very big role in translations. GOD uses the rich Arabic language in the best way possible to convey His message/stories/information/laws...i.e all His words are formed to test the generations to keep pondering. "Wama Yaakiluhu Illa Al Aalimoon","Wama Yadhakaru Illa Oulou Al Albab",... Li Qawmin Yaakilun", "Wa Li Yakulu Darasta"...i.e keep learning, thorough study, research and pondering, expertise... etc And seeking help /knowledge from the Lord the explainer of His words. An example of what you are talking about is in this verse 1312 He is the One who shows you the lightning as a source of fear, as well as hope, and He initiates the heavy/loaded clouds. هُوَ الَّذى يُريكُمُ البَرقَ خَوفًا وَطَمَعًا وَيُنشِئُ السَّحابَ الثِّقالَ Why " The heavy clouds" instead of just clouds? Our generation know a lot about how clouds form and how much they weigh... etc. How much did the generation of earlier years of Qoran know? So our understanding of that verse gives us a true fact - proven fact- that could not have been available for that first generation of Qoran. So, there are deeper meanings in a lot of verses that we have not found yet. GOD bless you. Peace. Because they knows in 6 7 centuries, when they looked up the sky for rain , book tells us rain part/knowledge,explain, how to turn basic clouds, to heavy clouds, means they fulled up with rain.
  • Bakk'a Republic is Born!

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    Hello brother Layth. Can you provide further information please ? Where about in the world is the "Bakk a Republic ? Or where does it operate from? Who is the current president and members of the council? How is taxation collected ? What/where does information exists about the day to day running of the Republic? Basically can you provide some basic summary about the Republic s establishment and roles for clarification. Thank you. GOD bless you. Peace.
  • America /west/Allies t V China/Russia/ Allies- - Wars and the future-..

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    Hello All. Well, for now ,it seems these two situations or one of them are in play c- will all this play on as a distraction from the "Illuminati s world reset"? d- Will there be a status Quo and a false peace will hold for a while? ... I pose the following two suggestions that may benefit all countries of the middle east, since this is the hot centre of the majority of this century s wars 1- All the countries of the middle east should start an honest dialogue about abolishing all nuclear intentions and create a team of experts - 2 from each country or more- to monitor and work with each state to dispose of the nuclear arms if they exist and control the harmless energy use from nuclear stations if they exist. This may improve cooperation and trust between them and serves as a start to real peace. 2- Solve the problem of the Palestine/Israel issue with all the UN members. This may be to the benefit of all the countries of the world. The lessons learnt from the past 80 years should create the will to do this. Or there will be no end to hardships and despair for all the population of the world. Only righteous and peaceful ways will lead to success and dignity for all. GOD bless you all. Peace.