Questions/Comments on the Quran

Salaam Someone I'm curious what do you think means in 22? How would you define it? Also look at the context of the word Aalamin being used in 22 and 2949. The context of the word is being used differently in the two seperate verses. In 22 Allah says that He is Rabb of and in 2949 says that Allah's revelation is clear to those who possess knowledge. In 22 the Aalamin is plural and it makes it very clear that Allah is Rabb of Aalamin, so that Aalamin can be properly translated as "Universe". "all the Boundless Universes", or "Worlds" Praise be to Allah The Cherisher and Sustainer of all the Boundless Universes. Aalamin is plural and it is referring to all the worlds/universes/states of existence in both the physical and Spiritual dominions. Allah is Rubb over that (&#1606 Aalamin Salaam Peace be upon you, For those who still consider that in verse 12 means "worlds", please ponder on this verse 2943 where is given a definition and is refering to those of use their mind to understand (&#1604. 12 2949 Note also that the difference in the fifth lettre ( and )of both words is due to the fact that in 12 the word is in the position of the object, while in 2949 it is in the position of the subject.

It is also interesting to note that if the man is a liar, God's reaction is a curse (la3'nattun) on the husband and if the woman is a liar, God's reaction is anger (ghadhab) toward the wife. Any better understanding as to what could be the reason behind this differentiation? I don't want to speculate, but one thing that I could think of is MAYBE because men are inclined to accuse women quickly than women? I noticed in almost all cultures, when something goes wrong, women are quickly accused of "whores"-) while in fact it has nothing to do with sex. And God the All-Mighty knows best. Salaam Myr, all That's an interesting observation. I would add that this verse is applicable to both genders, as in the case where the woman accuses her husband (I do not recall a verse parallel to this situation in the case of an accused husband). The reason in the difference in God's reaction could also be that it is more serious to accuse people than to defend yourself. The adultrer is not being fair on him/herself, but the accuser is not being fair on him/herself AND on the accused. And God Knows best.

Hello Anwar I agree with you that Maghrib can indicate a place and a time cheers

Peace be upon you, What exactly are the Universal Laws you refer to ? An example is that you reap what you sow. We can verify this by seeing that whatever thoughts we put into our subconcious, that we wil reap that type of behavior. Just as when we put tomato seeds in the soil we rerap tomatoes. It is a LAW of the universe, just like the urge to unite with others, which also manifests as gravity. Al Kitaab, the book, which implies the universe that we must read/understand, can be read by all people, regardless of religion, race, location, etc. No excuses for anyone.

My honor you are always welcome ! peace

Bashar (verb) means to tell news (bad or good) The examples of "bash-shara" with good news are many. As for bash-shara with bad news, there are many verses 1658 " and if one was given the bad tidings of the birth of a female, his face blakens and he is filled with inward grief". 1659 "He hides from the people because of the bad news he was informed " 317; 458 "..so announce to him a painful torment 934; 8424; 458 "..so announce to them a painful tornment " Also look up 4138; 93; 437 Peace While I decided not to direct a comment to you, I believe I had to do this one Now we are talking without manipulations I accept your point above, sorry for my previous comment People can only shut me using the literal Quran, other than than my mouth will stay active Cheers

Salam Ahmed, Salam Bro Ayman so the three words "Injil, Torah, and Zaboor" don't mean reading, how this can make sense bro, aren't they also books sent to us by Allah for reading? All the meanings are related and they are all books. There are many passages in the great reading that describe its message as good news ("bushra&quot exactly like the meaning of "injil" (for example 297). Exactly so we clearly and comfortably say Injil = Torah = Quran = Bushra But can we say the same regarding reading? Similarly, the great reading contains "teachings" or "learning" just like the meaning of "torah". Notice that in 544 we are told that the "torah" (teachings) have light and guidance. The descriptions of "light" and "guidance" are similarly used to describe the great reading. Cool, then we can also say Injil = Torah = Quran = Teachings Now for those who received the torah and Allah ordered them to follow, how they can follow it without reading it or hearing it if it is in the form of a book? See, it is logical that the torah is a book to read, like the Injil, like the Quran, no new info to use the name Quran to stress that that book is for reading, it is so laughable brother Ayman, but there will be new info if we call it ?Bushra?, or ?Teachings?, see Now the description of "zabour" is very interesting because in ancient Arabia there were different scripts used for monumental inscriptions on rock than for writing on soft material such as parchment. Monumental inscriptions were used for commemorative writings that people don't read on day to day basis. On the other hand, the soft writing materials were used for everyday affairs such as business contracts, letters, and literature. So during the Zabour time there were people who could not read opr there was no writings on papers so the Zabour does not mean reading? In Chapter 96, we are told to read what The God taught by the "pen". Yeh but that sounds more like a metaphor, or possibly when He taught Adam all the names?, but it does not apply to you and me, because God only caused us to learn by pen from others so it sounds for all humanity exceot Adam as a Metaphore that the knwoedlge we gain via pen and papers is caused by Allah. ?Musabbib Al Asbab? We are also told that had the sea been "ink" and the trees "pens", then they would have been exhausted before The God's words. All this is indicating that similar to the "zabour", the great reading was also written on soft material that people use in every day affairs and is highly accessible for reading. It was not written as a monumental inscription for mere religious display. Bro this is irrelevant to be honest because regardless the writings is written on a rock or on a piece of paper of a piece of papyrus it still needed to be read to follow or to be heard by someone to be followed, we are not going to read it to spend the time bro or the people of the past didn't need to reed these books from Allah? As you see above, all the meanings of "injil, torah, and zaboor" are related to the great reading and have similar properties as the great reading. We shouldn't repeat the mistakes of the people in the past who lost those meanings by transforming them into meaningless proper names. Like Bushra, I agree (there is new info here) Like Teachings I agree (there is new info here) Like reading I disagree (because there is no new info whatsoever and a child should know that any writing is for reading), I donlt think they teach us at schools that books are for read, we just pick it up naturally For example, by transforming "injeel" into a meaningless proper name Christians have transformed Jesus from a "bearer of good news" (i.e., a messenger) into a son of god. Really? Please bro don?t confuse the subjects, making Jesus a son of god has noting to do with our discussion here, thanks Now sectarians are doing the same thing with the great reading. By transforming it into a meaningless proper name they have made an idol out of it. They claim that it is "uncreated". They take it as a protector and hang it on their walls to ward evil while The God is the only protector. As well the sectarians has nothing to do here, do you see me using their words?, I only use the Quran I don?t use anything else including the possibly contaminated historical evidences We should trust in The God and in that He doesn't use words haphazardly. Exactly so to name a book ?reading? constitute using words haphazardly Let me confuse the subject as you do Would you care to explain to us what ?Jebril? means? He chose to describe this book using the intensified noun form of qra' for a meaningful reason. It isn't just a meaningless label. Peace, Ayman yep to incline reading, but not to mean reading, we know already that any book is for reading so if it was meant reading then this constitute a clear cut use of words haphazardly See, I can?t call a car ?Driving?, because a child knows that it is for driving, but what I can call the car is this Mazda RX8 Would you care to explain to us what Mazda RX8 means? Peace bro Ahmed

peace, Yes it refers to that she will not carry on any conversations after those words....

Salaam AhmedBahgat, Thanks a lot for clarifying ;D Even though I had a guess answer about my own question, it is a lot more helpful if someone who knows Arabic making it clear. Thanks again. =adley=

therefore I take it as the first 1 that is the day Ind Allah and is equivlent to 1000 years of what we count, this actually lead to an equiation that pin pointed the speed of light accuratly For someone who claims to design bridges and tunnels you seem to not know the most elementary facts. Speed is distance over time. To calculate a speed requires the knowedge of distance. To say one day is equal to 1000 years can never yield a distance value. 1000 years is approx 365, 000 days. Show anyone here how you can derive the speed of light from that one piece of data. If you can't do it, then at least admit in your post that you are ignorant of how this traditionalist rubbish pseudo science was started and that you know it only from hearsay amongst conversations outside your local mosque. You probably also believe that Neil Armstrong heard the "athan" when he set foot on the moon - a rumour started by enemies of Islam to bait them into spreading obvious rubbish so they may be ridiculed. Wake up Ahmed. yay yay yay May I ask who you are laughing at, me or truth? Cheers

Peace the context of 5662 should be considered along with 5661, clearly in 5661 Allah is telling us that He can easily replace us with something that can even look different then force us to live in totally different world (good or bad, the verse can mean both), this verse indicates that this is what is going to happen as future phases, in 5662 Allah is telling us that we knew the first phase which is how we live now in a human body that will die sooner or later and next phase will start in fact 5660 where death is mentioned should be considered along with these 2 verses Cheers

Wa ma 'alaina illal balagh REFERENCES ? The Glorious Quran 11- Praise be to God, The Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds 238- ?whosoever follow My guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. 262- Those who believe (in the Quran), and those who follow the Jewish (scripture), and the Christians and the Sabians, - Any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. 2151- A similar (favor have ye already received); In that We have sent among you an apostle of your own; rehearsing to you Our signs, and sanctifying you, and educating you in the Book and Wisdom, and in new knowledge. 2208- O you who believe! Enter into Islam wholeheartedly; and follow not the footsteps of evil one; for he is to you an avowed enemy. 2256- Let there be no compulsion in religion Truth standout clear from falsehood? 319- The religion before God is Islam (submission to His Will). Nor did the people of the Book dissent there from except through envy of each other, after knowledge had come to them. But if any deny the sign of God, God is swift in calling to account. 385- If any one desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to God) never it will be accepted of him, and in the hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good) 3103- And hold fast, all together, by the rope which God (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; - ?. 3105- Be not like those who are divided amongst themselves and fall into disputations after receiving clear signs; for them is a dreadful penalty. 3159- It is part of the mercy of God that you deal gently with them. Were you severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults), and ask for (God?s) forgiveness for them; and CONSULT THEM IN AFFAIRS. Then, when you have taken a decision put thy trust in God. For God love those who trust Him. 3200- O ye who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy; vie in such perseverance; strengthen each other; And obey God that you may prosper. 448- God forgives not that partners should be set up with Him; but He forgives any thing else, to whom He pleases; To set up partners with God is to devise a sin most heinous indeed. 4116- God forgives not (the sin of) joining other gods with Him; But He forgives to whom He pleases other sins than this One who joins other gods with God; had strayed far, far away (from the right path). 4174- O mankind! Verily there has come to you a convincing proof (rational) from your Lord For We have sent unto you a light (that is) manifest. 54- ?this day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. - ? 657- ?the command rest with none but God; He declares the truth, and He is the best of judges. 665- Say; He has power to send calamities on you, from above and below, OR TO COVER YOU WITH CONFUSION IN PARTY STRIFE, giving you a taste of MUTUAL VENGEANCE ? each from the other?.! 691- ? the Book which Moses brought ? A light and guidance to mankind; but you make it into (SEPARATE) SHEETS for show, while you conceal (much of its contents) ??! 6108- Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides God, lest they out of spite revile God in their ignorance?! 6151- ?take not life, which God has made sacred, except by way of justice and law?! 752- We had certainly have sent unto them a Book, BASED ON KNOWLEDGE, which We explained in detail, - A guide and mercy to all who believe. 7105- One for whom it is right to say nothing but truth about God. Now have come unto you (people), from your Lord, with a clear sign So let the CHILDREN OF ISRAEL DEPART ALONG WITH ME. 7110- His (Moses) plan is TO GET YOU OUT OF YOUR LAND then what is ye counsel.? 7156- And ordain for us that which is good, IN THIS LIFE AND IN THE HEREAFTER?! 7176- If it had been Our Will (and it was), WE SHOULD HAVE ELEVATED HIM WITH OUR SIGNS; but he inclined to the earth, and followed his own vain desires. 933- It is He Who has sent His apostle with guidance AND THE RELIGION OF TRUTH, to proclaim it over all religion, even though the pagans may detest it. 936- The number of months in the sight of God is twelve (in a year) ? So ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred; THAT IS THE IS THE STRAIGHT USAGE?.! 9111- God has purchased of the believers THEIR PERSON AND THEIR GOODS; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of paradise)?! 1078- They said has thou come to us to turn us from the ways we found our fathers following, - in order thou and thy brother MAY HAVE GREATNESS IN THE LAND; but not we shall believe in you. 122- We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran, IN ORDER THAT YOU MAY LEARN WISDOM. 1589-93- And say; I am indeed he that warns openly and without ambiguity. (of just such wrath) as We sent down on those WHO DIVIDED (Scripture into arbitrary parts). (So also on such), AS HAVE MADE QURAN INTO SHREDS (as they please). Therefore, by the Lord, We will, of a surety, call them to account. For all their deeds. 1644- (We sent them) with clear signs and Books of dark prophecies; And We have sent down unto thee (also) the message; THAT THOU MAYEST EXPLAIN CLEARLY TO MEN WHAT IS SENT FOR THEM, AND THAT THEY MAY GIVE THOUGHT. 1671- God has bestowed His gifts of sustenance more freely on some of you than on others; those more favored are not going to throw back their gifts to those whom their right hands posses (employees), SO AS TO BE EQUAL IN THAT RESPECT. Will they then deny the favors of God ? 179- VERILY THIS QURAN DOES GUIDE TO THAT WHICH IS MOST STRAIGHT (OR STABLE), and gives the glade tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a magnificent reward. 1770- We have honored the sons of Adam; provided them with transport on land and sea; given them for sustenance things good and pure; AND CONFERRED ON THEM SPECIAL FAVORS, ABOVE A GREAT PART OF OUR CREATION. 1826- Say; God knows best how long they stayed; with Him is (the knowledge of) the secrets of the heavens and the earth; how clearly He sees; how finely He hears (everything); they have no protector other than Him; NOR DOES HE SHARE HIS COMMAND WITH ANY PERSON WHATSOEVER. 18110- Say; I am a man like yourselves, (but) the inspiration has come to me, that your God is one God; whosoever expect to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and, IN THE WORSHIP OF HIS LORD, ADMIT NO ONE AS PARTNER. 2015- Verily the hour is coming ? My design is to keep it hidden ? FOR EVERY SOUL TO RECEIVE ITS REWARD BY THE MEASURE OF ITS ENDEAVOUR. 2240- ?Did not God check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been, PULLED DOWN MONASTRIES, CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, AND MOSQUES, in which the name of God is commemorated in abundance measure. God will certainly aid those who aid His cause?! 2314-Then We made the sperms into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (fetus) lump; then We made out of that lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; THEN WE DEVELOPED OUT OF IT ANOTHER CREATURE. So blessed be God, the best to create. 2427- O ye who believe! Enter not house other than your own UNTILL YE HAVE ASKED PERMISION AND SALUTED THOSE IN THEM. That is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly). 2543- See thou such a one as takes for his god HIS OWN PASSION OR IMPULSE ? Could thou be a disposer of affairs for him ? 2629- (Pharaoh) said; ?If you did put forward ANY GOD OTHER THAN ME, I will certainly imprisoned you. 2819- ?Thy intention is none other than to become A POWERFUL VIOLENT MAN IN THE LAND, and not to be one who sets things right. 2885- Verily He Who ordained the Quran for you, WILL BRING THEE BACK TO THE PLACE OF RETURN. Say; My Lord knows best who it is that brings true guidance, and who is in manifest error ? 3030- So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the Faith And (establish) God?s handiwork according to the pattern on which he has created mankind. No change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by God THAT IS THE STANDARD RELIGION, but most among the mankind understand not. 3113- Behold; Luqman said to his son by way of instruction; ?O MY SON, JOIN NOT IN WORSHIP (OTHERS) WITH GOD FOR FALSE WORSHIP (SHIRK) IS INDEED THE HIGHEST WRONG-DOINGS. 4017- THAT DAY (DURING THE DIVINE RULE) WILL EVERY SOUL BE REQUITED (PAID) FOR WHAT IT EARNED (HIS LABOR). No injustice will there be that Day. For God is swift in taking account. 4026- Said, Pharaoh; leave me to slay Moses; and let him call on his Lord, WHAT I FEAR IS LEST HE SHOULD CHANGE YOUR RELIGION OR LEST HE SHOULD CAUSE MISCHIEF TO APPEAR IN THE LAND. 4910- THE BELIEVERS ARE BUT A SINGLE BROTHERHOOD So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers. 599- But those who before them, had homes (in Medina), and had adopted the Faith, show their affection to such as came to them for refuge, and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the (later), BUT GIVE THEM PREFERENCE OVER THEMSELVES, EVEN THOUGH POVERTY WAS THEIR OWN LOT. And those saved from the covetousness of their own souls, they are the one who achieve prosperity. 6714- SHOULD HE NOT KNOW, - HE THAT CREATED ? And He is the one that understands the finest mysteries (and) is well acquainted with them. 7123- And they have said (to each other), ABANDON NOT YOUR GODS ABANDON NEITHE WADD NOR SUWA; NEITHER YAGUTH NOR YA?UQ NOR NASR. 763- We showed him the way WHETHER HE BE GRATEFUL OR UNGRATEFUL (REST ON HIS WILL). 768-9- And they feed, for the love of God, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive,- Saying; ?We feed you for the sake of God alone; NO REWARD DO WE DESIRE FROM YOU, NOR THANKS. 917-10- By the soul, and the proportion and order given to it; And its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right; TRULY HE SUCCEEDS THAT PURIFY (DEVELOP) IT. AND HE FAILS THAT CORRUPT (UNDEVELOPED) IT. http//groups.yahoo.com/group/IslamicDawn/message/5709

peace ahmed I understand. Urdu (which is derived from arabic) and my first taught language is exactly this way in that respect Peace mate I think I misunderstood what you meant by "can be", sorry it seems that many languages have this metaphorical use of plural to refer to a singular, even English well, no wonder all languages came from the same and one God Salam

As salamu alaykum. Respectfully. jedi I got Bosnian translation of the Qur'an and lately i have noticed several wrong interpretations. I have underlined the words that i'd like to know how are they written in Arabic and what do they mean. Can somebody who speaks fluent Arabic explain this to me Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for three monthly periods. Nor is it lawful for them to hide what Allah Hath created in their wombs, if they have faith in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And women shall have rights similar to the rights against them, according to what is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over them. And Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise. (Qur'an, 222 And also this one Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance) For Allah is Most High, great (above you all). (Qur'an, 434) Thanks for the explanation. May Allah Most Merciful reward you with Paradise. As salamu alaykum. jedi

Salam All Last week I watched a scientific documentary on CH4 about the (heart memory). The research into this topic was triggered by patients who underwent heart transplant and noticed a complete change in their personalities ( for example, one became a poet, another gave up hia business to become an athlet at the age of 50+, one started to drink beer, something she hated a lot..etc; i.e. mainly preference to some food, life style, dreams, even professional changes) and when doctors and scientists investigated those changes, to their surprise they found that they belonged to their donors. The research concluded that the heart has the most sophi.sticated nervous system, and that it is the heart that controls the brain in many cases, so the brain commands the body to act accordingly. It is even more interesting to find out that most desires are controlled by the heart nervous system, not the brain (haven't you noticed that your heart beats change before you even think or rationalize what you see)?

Peace Imran, 971 We have sent it down in the Night of Decree. 972 And do you know what is the Night of Decree? 973 The Night of Decree is better than one thousand months. 974 The Angels and the Spirit come down in it by their Lord's leave to carry out every matter. 975 It is peaceful until the coming of dawn. What is this night and when is it? Let the thoughts flow... The word "qadr" means "measure" not "decree". You can see a detailed explanation of what this night is here http//www.free-minds.org/articles/science/timing.htm I hope this helps. Peace, Ayman

As Salaamu Alaykum Saladin I read where you said he follows Qur'aan alone and I think that is good. Do he observe 3 or 5 Salaat, where does he stand on this? walaikum salam . he observes 5 times salaat.

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Peace Danish, What eternal source are you talking about Bro, you know what I'm talking about - you qualified it in your last sentence. what does "Muhammad or whomever" know anything about this "eternal source"? Like I said, history bears no weight in my reaching this conclusion. Has any human, as far as we can remember, witnessed/seen or even heard of/from GOD? I'm in no position to say. Danish, I've always respected you and your thoughts. I'm not sure what catalyzed you to switch gears but I cast no judgement. We all need to find our own peace of mind and I have no problem with anyone's choice of path so long as it doesn't obstruct mine. That being said, I have no desire to debate these concepts with you. I was simply expressing why/how I've reached this point in my life, and this because you asked me to research some basic concepts which, by asking, insinuated that you thought I hadn't already. Peace, Tay

salam all do you think this translation is possible? Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi falabitha feehim alfa sanatin illa khamseena AAaman faakhathahumu alttoofanu wahum thalimoona And we sent Noah to his people and he stayed in/among them. (For) One thousand less fifty years (they had been zalimoon/oppressors) then a flood took them while they were wicked.