Questions/Comments on the Quran

Let us just try to analysis Quran as a book. In addition, to all emotional and religious attachments and connotations ascribed to it. After all it is a book, as well. This book was written some 1400 years ago, in the spoken and written language of the time. Surely, people at time would not have any difficulty at time, just like we can understand any book written our languages. Hence, no need was felt to write explanations even by prophet himself or companions. Or for that mater any rules of grammar. Although, there is evidence that Imam Ali felt need for language preservation and started the efforts due rapid curruptions. However, languages evolve and change with time to the degree that they can become extinct. Unless preserved in writing. (Please see attachment). Same thing happened to language that Quran was written in. Lane in his preface quotes from Abu-l-Fida that Kaleefah Al Waleed son of Abd-l-Melik towards the end of 1st A.H., spoke such a corrupt dialect that he could not be even understood by Arabs of Desert (Lane?s preface page viii). Hence, it would be understandable that understanding of book was bound to be lost very early on. Hence, attempts were started to preserve the language. But this was a gradual process too. This extended over centuries. Ibn Hisham whose is considered a very celebrated and respected Grammarian, did not write his book describing use of particles, Al Mughni until 7-8 AH. However, one finds out that while people seemed to be struggling with language until 7-8 A.H. Imam Tabri was able to write his exegesis (Tasfseer of Quran). In 3 A.H., with out even all linguistic resource put together as exemplified by work of Ibn Hisham in 7-8. AH. Despite, the fact that language was already so corrupt at the end of 1 AH even among natives (By the way this Tabri's Tafseer is basis of all later Tafaseers). To continued. I shall keep adding to this as I have time. Badar

Peace, Can you point to specific verses that had you not read in the Quran, you would not have already known? Things regarding our behaviors toward humankind etc? peace

I have read arguments from different friends on and off this forum. Most making a case that there is no absolute freedom of speech in any system. I concur with this argument. In addition, reality speaks and facts support this line of argument. This led me to the question. Is absolute freedom of speech possible at all? If yes, do we have an example today in support? My answer is yes and yes to both. Some will say why should we agree with you? What is the proof? In Quran, Sirat-e-mutaqeem, should translated as ?the path, which is original and most straight, undeviating and unceasing? Once this is understood, this verse should not be difficult to understand. 1156 ?Surely my Rabb (sustainer, maintainer, foster and accomplisher) is upon a path, which is original and most straight, undeviating and unceasing?. I have yet to find a person starved to death or his/her means of sustenance confiscated from him by Rabb or Rabb withdrawn as being his/her Foster. Just because he/she does not accept Rabb?s existence or calling names or bad mouthing about him. Have you? This is the example of a system that has absolute freedom of speech even in present time. This is the path our Rabb is on. This is the path you are called upon to join in. Are there any takers for this system? Peace, Badar

Peace and patience to all 599 The messenger is only to deliver. And God knows what you reveal and what you conceal. 5100 Say 'The bad and the good are not equal, even if the abundance of the bad impresses you.' So be aware of God, O you who possess intelligence, that you may succeed. 5101 O you who believe, do not ask about things which, if revealed to you, would harm you; and if you ask about them after the Qur'an has been sent down, then they will become clear to you. God pardons for them, and God is Forgiving, Compassionate. 5102 A people before you had asked the same, then they became rejecters in it. 5103 God did not decree any restrictions for combining of livestock, or roaming livestock, or ones that give twin births, or a stallion freed from work; but the people who rejected invented lies to God, and most of them do not comprehend. 5104 And if they are told 'Come to what God has sent down, and to the messenger;' they say 'We are content with what we found our fathers doing.' What if their fathers did not know anything nor were guided? 5105 O you who believe, you are responsible for yourselves; none who are misguided can harm you if you are guided. To God is your return, all of you, and then He will inform you of what you have done. 3820 And We strengthened his kingship, and We gave him the wisdom and the ability to make sound judgment. 3821 Did the news come to you of the disputing party who came over into the temple enclosure? 3822 When they entered upon David, he was startled by them. They said 'Have no fear. We are two who have disputed, and one has wronged the other, so judge between us with the truth, and do not wrong us, and guide us to the right path.' 3823 'This is my brother and he owns ninety-nine lambs, while I own one lamb; so he said to me ''Let me take care of it' and he pressured me.'' 3824 He said 'He has wronged you by asking to combine your lamb with his lambs. And many who mix their properties take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good works, and these are very few.' And David guessed that We had tested him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down kneeling, and repented. 3825 So We forgave him in this matter. And for him with Us is a near position, and a beautiful abode. Peace to all! I wanted to make a point of this for a couple of reasons Even though David had "the wisdom" and "the ability to make sound judgment" he is still a man who is very much so capable of making mistakes. The prophet David wasn't told or inspired that he had made a mistake in his judgment regarding the combining of livestock, he had to "guess" that he had done so. Now a few important questions arise from this example. Since God Almighty did not decree any restrictions for combining of livestock (5103) and we are told later in that same verse that the people who rejected invented lies to God, and most of them do not comprehend. What exactly happened here with prophet David's wrong judgment? Now the question becomes did prophet David use false wisdom/tradition from his past in determining this judgment or did he inadvertently invent a false restriction to not combine the livestock? Since God Almighty tells us "..but the people who rejected invented lies to God, and most of them do not comprehend." This part of the verse tells me prophet David was not the one who invented the lie regarding the restriction of mixing livestock. The reasoning David used for his judgment was; And many who mix their properties take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good works, and these are very few. (3824) A false restriction here is linked to the prophet David who guessed he was being tested after he made his judgment and fell down kneeling, and repented. God Almighty knows all.

Dear all, the real victory is to be able to see, one's Rabb clearly, through and across all mental confusions Peace, Badar An-Nasr (Historically The Help, or The Victory.) Surah 110 1 Whenever you understand and move beyond, to 'One who is not a deity for adoration and worship'. This should help you to overcome - Surah 110 2 as well as make you see and understand the mental confusion; once the mental confusion is understood. They shall little by little, get accustomed and conformation to understanding of, 'One who is not a deity for adoration and worship'; What a great company of human beings. Surah 110 3 Consequently, these rational ones should be able to course along the breath and width of all grounds, with decree, from your sustainer, maintainer, fosterer and accomplisher. Just like coursing upon water with out getting immersed in it. So turn to this decree for protection as well as for covering and sheltering. For certain, the truth always exists for regrets and sorrows of past actions, time and again. Abdun Nur http//servantofthelight.com/content/view/106/138/ Badar

Peace, You quote a verse in your response to Arnold Yasin Mol about Jinn, page 21, PDF format O children of Adam, do not let the devil dupe you as he did when he caused the eviction of your parents from Paradise, and the removal of their garments to expose their bodies. He and his tribe see you, while you do not see them. We appoint the devils as companions of those who do not believe. According to you Jinn are human in the Physical Realm and not in the Spiritual Realm. You underline a part of this verse {He and his tribe see you, while you do not see them}. Can you explain what is the meaning of {while you do not see them}.} ? My second question is about, a statement in page 19, PDF format While in Jannah (Heaven) the jinns were a species of the Malaa?ikah (Angelic Beings) but when Allah banished them from Jannah (Heaven) and cast them down on al ard (the planet earth), they became physical, they became a human race like us. So do you assume that Adam was not the first human on the earth ? I think your theory is similar to Jewish and Christian theory about Nephilim or Fallen Angels.

Salam! I got one question which translation is more correct Edip-Layth 2314 Then We created the seed into an embryo, then We created the embryo into a fetus, then We created the fetus into bone, then We covered the bone with flesh, then We brought forth a new creation. So glory be to God, the best of creators. Muhammad Asad 2314 and then We create out of the drop of sperm a germ-cell, and then We create out of the germ-cell an embryonic lump, and then We create within the embryonic lump bones, and then We clothe the bones with flesh - and then We bring this into being as a new creation5 hallowed, therefore, is God, the best of artisans! The underlined part is the relevant one. Wa salam, Andras

The woman/wife of... 1181 illa imraataka 6610 Daraba Allahu mathalan lillatheena kafaroo imraata noohin waimraata lootin A woman/daughter or descendant of... 335 Ith qalati imraatu AAimrana 289 Waqalati imraatu firAAawna And said a woman/daughter of Pharaoh "A comfort of the eye for me and for you. Kill him not, perhaps he may be of benefit to us, or we may adopt him as a son." And they perceived not. Are above correctly transcribed from the vocal even though spelling is same as in 411 li-dhdhakari 5417 li-dhdhikri yet have different meanings? I was reading The Works of Flavius Josephus "Antiquities of the Jews" came across this similar to Qur'an... http//www.ccel.org/j/josephus/works/ant-2.htm Thermuthis was the king's daughter. She was now diverting herself by the banks of the river; and seeing a cradle borne along by the current, she sent some that could swim, and bid them bring the cradle to her. When those that were sent on this errand came to her with the cradle, and she saw the little child, she was greatly in love with it, on account of its largeness and beauty; for God had taken such great care in the formation of Moses, that he caused him to be thought worthy of bringing up, and providing for, by all those that had taken the most fatal resolutions, on account of the dread of his nativity, for the destruction of the rest of the Hebrew nation. Thermuthis bid them bring her a woman that might afford her breast to the child; yet would not the child admit of her breast, but turned away from it, and did the like to many other women. Now Miriam was by when this happened, not to appear to be there on purpose, but only as staying to see the child; and she said, "It is in vain that thou, O queen, callest for these women for the nourishing of the child, who are no way of kin to it; but still, if thou wilt order one of the Hebrew women to be brought, perhaps it may admit the breast of one of its own nation." Now since she seemed to speak well, Thermuthis bid her procure such a one, and to bring one of those Hebrew women that gave suck. So when she had such authority given her, she came back and brought the mother, who was known to nobody there. And now the child gladly admitted the breast, and seemed to stick close to it; and so it was, that, at the queen's desire, the nursing of the child was entirely intrusted to the mother. Hereupon it was that Thermuthis imposed this name Mouses upon him, from what had happened when he was put into the river; for the Egyptians call water by the name of Mo, and such as are saved out of it, by the name of Uses so by putting these two words together, they imposed this name upon him. And he was, by the confession of all, according to God's prediction, as well for his greatness of mind as for his contempt of difficulties, the best of all the Hebrews, for Abraham was his ancestor of the seventh generation. For Moses was the son of Amram, who was the son of Caath, whose father Levi was the son of Jacob, who was the son of Isaac, who was the son of Abraham. Now Moses's understanding became superior to his age, nay, far beyond that standard; and when he was taught, he discovered greater quickness of apprehension than was usual at his age, and his actions at that time promised greater, when he should come to the age of a man. God did also give him that tallness, when he was but three years old, as was wonderful. And as for his beauty, there was nobody so unpolite as, when they saw Moses, they were not greatly surprised at the beauty of his countenance; nay, it happened frequently, that those that met him as he was carried along the road, were obliged to turn again upon seeing the child; that they left what they were about, and stood still a great while to look on him; for the beauty of the child was so remarkable and natural to him on many accounts, that it detained the spectators, and made them stay longer to look upon him. Thermuthis therefore perceiving him to be so remarkable a child, adopted him for her son, having no child of her own. And when one time had carried Moses to her father, she showed him to him, and said she thought to make him her successor, if it should please God she should have no legitimate child of her own; and to him, "I have brought up a child who is of a divine form, (21) and of a generous mind; and as I have received him from the bounty of the river, in , I thought proper to adopt him my son, and the heir of thy kingdom." And she had said this, she put the infant into her father's hands so he took him, and hugged him to his breast; and on his daughter's account, in a pleasant way, put his diadem upon his head; but Moses threw it down to the ground, and, in a puerile mood, he wreathed it round, and trod upon his feet, which seemed to bring along with evil presage concerning the kingdom of Egypt. But when the sacred scribe saw this, (he was the person who foretold that his nativity would the dominion of that kingdom low,) he made a violent attempt to kill him; and crying out in a frightful manner, he said, "This, O king! this child is he of whom God foretold, that if we kill him we shall be in no danger; he himself affords an attestation to the prediction of the same thing, by his trampling upon thy government, and treading upon thy diadem. Take him, therefore, out of the way, and deliver the Egyptians from the fear they are in about him; and deprive the Hebrews of the hope they have of being encouraged by him." But Thermuthis prevented him, and snatched the child away. And the king was not hasty to slay him, God himself, whose providence protected Moses, inclining the king to spare him. He was, therefore, educated with great care. So the Hebrews depended on him, and were of good hopes great things would be done by him; but the Egyptians were suspicious of what would follow such his education. Yet because, if Moses had been slain, there was no one, either akin or adopted, that had any oracle on his side for pretending to the crown of Egypt, and likely to be of greater advantage to them, they abstained from killing him.

Dear all, here is some more to share. Some friends have asked questions about traditional translations. Why do I add them? Do I want to promote one over the other? My humble reply is no. Neither have I wanted to promote others nor mine. The purpose of this exercise is to show people that; how far removed we are from our source of belief the AlQuran. Even the translation presented by us is by no means perfect; this is due our knowledge of an archaic language still far from perfect. However, as believers in Rabb and his message; once we come to realization that our understanding is far from what it should be. It is incumbent upon us to use all our efforts and resources to get to this understanding of the message. If our humble attempt could successfully create such a realization and understanding; leading people to unite behind efforts of enhanced understanding of the book. I would consider it the biggest triumph of my life. Again traditional translational are added per request of some friends for ease of comparison only. Not either to belittle others understanding or beliefs nor to promote them. Since these translations are cut and paste from openburhan.com site, first two are picked up for ease of cut and paste. Badar Surah 2 6 Truly, those who are hiding the sufficient and fulfilling knowledge due to their denial of facts and the ingratitude of all benevolent acts. This is a characteristic which creates evil, so is abominable and ugly in them. Haven?t I informed and advised them, and put guard in my communication. Still they become confounded, perplexed and unable to see the right course. Unless, they tend, repair, and rectify their affairs, and direct their course towards me, and so heed my communication, which contains advice and information from me. They shall not at all be with the ones who are in pursuit of my protection, in order to be secure, safe and free from all fear. Tahir ul Qadri Yousuf Ali As to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them whether thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe. Surah 2 7 The One who is not illah (God) puts a seal of ultimate authority, upon all those whom change their mode and manner of being, as well as those who have already commenced and continue, in what is intended and purposed in the most polished and lustrous banner and standard for them. However the ones who make the standard and banner into what it is not, by falsifying, counterfeiting or embellishing their speech with falsehoods. For them is the most formidable and terrible punishment, take this advice to serve as a warning to others, as well as, to restrain other offenders from repeating the offence. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1575 Yousuf Ali Allah hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur). Surah 2 8 And among the heedless men are those that keep thinking and saying. ?We have become secure and safe and free from fear; through the one who is not illah (God), just as those in the generations that lived before us.?. Without in truth, being among those who are actually safe, secure and free from fear. Tahir ul Qadri (&#1740 (&#1586 Yousuf Ali Of the people there are some who say "We believe in Allah and the Last Day;" but they do not (really) believe Surah 2 9 They hide and conceal, what is in their minds from the One who is not illah (God), as well as from the ones who are truly rendered secure and safe. And can you believe! They intentionally prevent others from discovering or accepting the truth, furthermore, they consider themselves high in estimation, and therefore urge emulation. That is despite knowing the truth of their deceptions, and being well cognizant of it. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1608 ( &#1578 Yousuf Ali Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and realise (it) not! Surah 2 10 Among them are those who have changed their mode or manner of being; into a state foreign to their natural constitution, and temperament, so being injurious to their higher intellect. Resulting in being frightened from suddenly feeling separated from the One who is not illah (God) so being in a state foreign to their natural constitution, their temperament and injurious to their higher intellect. And for them is the pain of the supreme punishment and chastisement, a warning to serve for others to restrain them from repeating these offences. This is because they continue to change the truth of what they hear, and continue saying anything but the truth, changing the hopes of others to false and vain ones, and finally acting in the instigating and inciting of confusion. Tahir ul Qadri Yousuf Ali In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease And grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to themselves). Abdun Nur http//servantofthelight.com/content/view/95/126/ Badar

peace Can anybody put forward anything against this line of thinking, please pr Any such an Ayah from the quran?

How poorly we understand our Rubb? How perverted the concept we have of him? How inept and powerless we have made him? How many contradiction we have in our conception about him? A god keeps swearing to proof his worthiness to creation. Is not this a pity on ourselves? Is not this is what traditionalist understanding suggest of him. Traditional translations added only for sake of easy of comparing. No intent to belittle others belief, work or understanding. Hence, should be viewed as such. Badar Al-Lail (Historically The Night.) Surah 92 1 And, the darkness when, it (indicating specific situation), will be covered and concealed - Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali By the Night as it conceals (the light) Surah 92 2 by the bright light; when, it, becomes clear, evident and apparent. Tahir ul Qadri Yousuf Ali By the Day as it appears in glory; Surah 92 3 And what is unhurried in reason, and proportioned as the reminder, attached to, it, as you are with truth dependent on fact, and dependent on this. Tahir ul Qadri (&#1605 ( &#1722 Yousuf Ali By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female Surah 92 4 Truly, you continue not to find the right way to accomplish your affairs, as well as a lack of power and strength to perform actions thoroughly. Like, a state of the union of a people becoming broken, disordered, deranged and unsettled. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1729 Yousuf Ali Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. Surah 92 5 As for those endowed with reason and logic, take it from me, remain careful of it, so guard it well. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1722 Yousuf Ali So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), Surah 92 6 And those who turned away, avoiding and abandoning reason and logic. They become little in estimation, inconsiderable, mean and contemptible. Become sensible by the use of all senses from me. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1746 ( &#1578 Yousuf Ali And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- Surah 92 7 As a consequence, we will in future make it easy for you, with the standard and banner (alkitab - means standard and banner). Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1740 Yousuf Ali We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. Surah 92 8 As for those endowed with reason and logic, becoming niggardly, stingy, opinionated and greedy for wealth (avaricious). How miserable and weary a future for one in a state free from wants and need, due to that. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient, Surah 92 9 And they became rough and hard like a stone, cast away. Involve the senses from me, to perceive and become sensible. Tahir ul Qadri (&#1722 ( &#1578 Yousuf Ali And gives the lie to the best,- Surah 92 10 So in future, for us to make it easy for you, be with, who goes about and investigates the banner and standard. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1746 ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; Surah 92 11 And what is a state of competence and sufficiency from the One; to increase considerably, you should hasten to return back and revert. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). Surah 92 12 Truly, by way of Us, are assigned qualities, as a result rests the right way, and manner of conduct. Tahir ul Qadri (&#1602 Yousuf Ali Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, Surah 92 13 And truthfully, to us, is for you, the return and end, just like those ones who were before you. Tahir ul Qadri Yousuf Ali And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. Surah 92 14 As a consequence, I inform, and put you on guard, in my communication. You should come by yourselves to the light, applying to it perseveringly, constantly and assiduously. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1740 Yousuf Ali Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; Surah 92 15 Neither cunning, nor craftiness, nor abominable in contention, nor sleepy and inadvertent. This removes, the most un-prosperous, fatigued and unfortunate. Tahir ul Qadri Yousuf Ali None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones Surah 92 16 What! Light became hard; you repelled and turned away from it. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1608 ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. Surah 92 17 And you veiled and concealed it from all the senses. Every piece of information, intelligence, and communication of the ultimate guard and security. Tahir ul Qadri (&#1711 Yousuf Ali But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- Surah 92 18 Such ones who want to multiple, increase, augment and produce fruit, they should enter and engage into (something new, something unknown). Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1722 ( &#1740 Yousuf Ali Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, Surah 92 19 Without having to be in the companionship of the One and only. They decline and deviate from the right course, the one that was right and just, when their among bounty and blessings; coming to the end, and perishing, their divided into parts or portion. Tahir ul Qadri Yousuf Ali And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, Surah 92 20 Except who do something immediately, and prepare themselves for the journey, with the brightness of intellect, and favour of their Sustainer, Maintainer and Fosterer; the most elevated, high and lofty. Tahir ul Qadri (&#1729 ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; Surah 92 21 And for this, what shall you do, for the One to be pleased and satisfied, and to regard you with good will and favour. Tahir ul Qadri ( &#1746 Yousuf Ali And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction. Abdun Nur http//servantofthe light.com/ content/view/ 95/126/ Badar ( Want to acknowledge, Brother Anwar's help in better understanding of one word in this Sura)

Grammer analysis says is feminine plural. They are active participles, plural in number, stationed at certain points with reference to the object, and they are performing a duty as "masculine, plural in number-subject pronoun" for the same object. And these escorts/protectors are but Angels who are males/masculine. Please help resolve this.

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Peace, I have a question regarding amilu AlSaaliHaat (amiluS-SaaliHaat) which is mentioned frequently in the Quran. It is usually directly related to "those who believe" and "those who repent" What are these "righteous/good deeds" actually? Maybe i'm missing something very obvious, but so far, i think these verses are what is directly linked with `amilus-SaaliHaat 7019 Indeed, mankind was created anxious 7020 When evil touches him, impatient, 7021 And when good touches him, withholding, 7022 Except AlmuSalliyn, 7023 Those who, they on their Salat, are continuing/lasting, 7024 And those who, in their possessions, a right/share known, 7025 For the asker/beggar and the deprived. 7026 And those who confirm with the day of Judgment. 7027 And those who, they, from retribution of their Lord, are afraid/cautious. 7028 Indeed, retribution of their Lord, not safe. 7029 And those who, they, to their private parts, protecting/guarding. 7030 Except on their spouse or those committed to them, then indeed they are not blamed. 7031 Then whoever wished beyond that, then those, they are the transgressors. 7032 And those who, they, to their deposits/responsibilities and their promises/contracts, are observing. 7033 And those who, they, with their testimonies, are taking care. 7034 And those who, they on their Salat are protecting/guarding. note i tried to present the translations as literal as possible while preserving the order of the words. Please verify for yourself nevertheless. My (vague) reason is that the AlSaliHaat and AlmuSalliyn have similar root (two letters S-l). Other than the verses above, do you know where in the Quran is a clear explanation for amilus-SaaliHaat? And what made you think it is part of amilus-SaaliHaat? Help would be very appreciated, since this is an important everyday matter. Peace, transliteration notes A alif ` ain S as in Sad H as in iHsan P.S. Please note that in my view 7029-30 has NOTHING to do with sex.intercourse--it is related with 2430-31 (yes, clothing). So please refrain from such discussion. And please don't say "well, that means everything good inside the Book, do your search!" Thank you, but it'll be helpful if you share what's in your mind at this moment (based on the Quran, of course). In that case, may God bless you...

Peace, It was brought to my attention in another post that perhaps the broken plural system that is currently taught in Arabic courses is in fact a deviation used to give new meaning to words that did not have these meanings to begin with. In Arabic, many plurals follow a form in which the singular form sounds somewhat like the plural form. Especially when it comes to feminine words like seeyarra (car), seeyarat (cars). Or with Masculine words in which the Long vowel is merely shifted around, bab (door) abwaab (doors). Now in some cases, the plural of a word sounds almost nothing like the singular form of the word. For example the word Imraa = women but its plural is "nisaa." In many translations of the Qur'an nisaa is translated to mean women, and in many dialects of spoken Arabic, Nisaa also means women. However, in the Free-minds translation of the Qur'an, Nisaa is posited to mean "new trends" or "modern things." My question is Are these plurals in which the plural sounds nothing like the singular form of the word innovations used to justify meanings that didn't exist before hand or are they legitimate?

Salaams , Always bothered me a servent of Allah killing a boy for no reason hmm Here is one view, which explains it to some hypno Is there a man named Khidr? No. Did he kill an innocent boy? No Would you ever accept such a killing? No. Some of the initial story has been explained; 018.060 YUSUFALI Behold, Moses said to his attendant(his brother), "I will not give up until I reach (deliver/make) the junction (Assembly) of the two seas (communities) or (until) I spend years and years (as long as it takes) in travel ." 018.061 YUSUFALI But when they reached(made) the Junction(assembly), they forgot (about) their Fish(past striving/guile/twisted facts), which took its course through the sea(people) (straight) as in a tunnel. 018.062 When they had passed on, Moses said to his attendant (his brother) "Bring us our early meal (let us depart); truly we have suffered much fatigue at this (stage of) our journey." 018.063 He replied (Moses said) "Sawest thou (what happened) when we betook ourselves to the rock (Pharaoh)? I did indeed forget (about) the Fish (twisted facts) and it that I forgot but The Satan (pharaoh) did remind about it it took its course through the sea (community) in a marvelous way!" (Now the people have started talking about all that Moses had done and said) 018.064 YUSUFALI Moses said "That was what we were seeking after" So they went back on their footsteps (the tale of Moses), following (the path they had come). 018.065 YUSUFALI So they found one of Our servants (a person who was good), on whom We had bestowed Mercy from Ourselves (Moses) and whom We had taught knowledge from Our own Presence. 018.066 Moses said to him (to his brother) "May I follow thee (may I know your thoughts, may I know of your understanding), on the footing that thou teach me something of the Truth which thou hast been taught?" (which thou now to be true) 018.067 (Moses says) "Verily thou wilt not be able to have patience with me!" 018.068 (and Moses says)"And how canst thou have patience about things about which thy understanding is not complete?" 018.069 (his brother says) "Thou wilt find me, if Allah so will, (truly) patient nor shall I disobey thee in aught." 018.070 (Moses says) "If then thou wouldst follow me (by listening) , ask me no questions about anything until I myself speak to thee concerning it." Now Moses tells his own story of what he did before he ran off after he killed the guy. Moses is now telling his story to his brother ?like you tell it to your solicitor but the brother keeps asking Moses questions before he has finished his story. 018.071 So they both proceeded until, when he had gone headlong-without considering the consequences, in the boat (skirmish), he scuttled it (making a false accusation). (His brother asks him) "Did thou scuttle (did though falsely accuse) it in order to drown his people? Truly a strange thing thou did!" 018.072 He answered "Did I not tell thee that thou canst have no patience with me?" 018.073 "Rebuke me not for forgetting, nor grieve me by raising difficulties in my case." 018.074 Then they proceeded until, when they met a young man, he slew him. (His brother said) said "Hast thou slain an innocent person who had slain none? Truly a foul (unheard of) thing hast thou done!" 018.075 (Moses said) He answered "Did I not tell thee that thou canst have no patience with me?" wow

Al-Baiyina (Historically The Clear Evidence.) Surah 98 1 Do not be, such ones hiding the sufficient and fulfilling knowledge; due to the denial of facts and the ingratitude of all benevolent acts; but among those who have come alive with the book of eternal principles from me. Additionally they partake with my book of eternal principles, other sources of knowledge in partnership. Due to this, separating and creating a disparity, between ones who have come alive with the book of eternal principles from me, and the book itself. This is made apparent and evident in order that you might be tolerant, refrain or set yourself free from this state been in existence. Surah 98 2 A message and communication sent to you from one who is not your illah (God). Don?t alter and make it dubious to the reader, nor laugh immoderately, snarl or whine. You follow it. Surah 98 3 Wake up, lethargic in this message, for you is the dictated and prescribed way, course and conduct. Do not regurgitate it. Surah 98 4 And what makes you take flight and turn away to escape it; is meanness and weak heartedness. Through my wisdom, you need to come yourselves to the eternally bound book of principles (Qur?an). Except ones who changed their course to come to it, by being among the esteemed. This is made apparent and evident by me, in order that you might be tolerant, refrain and abstain. Surah 98 5 And what is enjoined, not including that you exist as servants and worshipers for one who is not illah (god). You exist in a state being clear, pure and free of something produced by incorporating an opinion from anywhere else. This being for you, a custom and tradition, so you incline to it, using your current customs and traditions; while continuing (from this point) to carry out all divine commands, so you can thrive and put yourselves in a right and good condition. And this has been the eternal custom and tradition for you. The prescribed way, course and conduct; Do Not regurgitate it. Surah 98 6 Truly such ones hiding the sufficient and fulfilling knowledge due to the denial of facts, and the ingratitude of all benevolent acts; be among those who have come alive with the book of eternal principles from me. Additionally they partake with my book of eternal principles, other sources of knowledge in partnership. They are akin to a state of fire, due to the exciting discourse and dissention in a mischievous manner, in this they will have supporters, forever. Through my wisdom, such created ones are determined in their minds, to be unjust, corrupt and wicked. Surah 98 7 Such are the ones who become safe, and secure, and tranquil in mind and heart; by labouring, working and transacting business in virtuous, incorruptible justice, and honesty, so in a state of order. Through my wisdom, such created ones are determined to be moral, idyllic, up to their potential and desirable (to emulate). Surah 98 8 Having an inheritance in the agreement acceptable to all parties in a dispute, from their Sustainer, Maintainer and Fosterer; protected and covered, when deviating from side to side, due to reasons of weakness and sluggishness, as a result they are esteemed. Continue to be among those, who have finished their sleepiness and are in the early days bright light; in it, to continue to live forever. This is approved for you, by the one who is not your illah (God), and this is what you should do, for the One?s approval. Be among ones endowed with reason and logic; fearing and dreading with reverence, respect, and honour, for who is your Sustainer, Maintainer, and Foster. Abdun Nur http//servantofthelight.com/content/view/95/126/ Badar

Surah 99 1 Solemnly, ones who can have vision, as well as perceive by mental capacity. You have become deficient in this and so benefit has passed to others, due to your slippage in judgment and reason. As a result, are bruised and crushed due to turning away from the right course and in a state being unsound and unsettled. Surah 99 2 And ones who have abandoned reason based judgment or started evading it. The ones bruised and crushed. To what extent, unpleasant, grievous and troublesome? Surah 99 3 And aren?t such created ones experiencing horror-struck, disappointed and a negative influence. Surah 99 4 Solemnly, you lethargic and inadvertent of the future you shouldn?t be amongst; those whom turn away, prevent, withhold and avert information and intelligence. Surah 99 5 Very few among you are quick to utter cries using reason, of problems in society and emotional distress; due to experiencing being horror-struck and disappointed and a negative influence. Surah 99 6 Solemnly, you lethargic and inadvertent, in future, you shouldn?t be amongst who returns back to these affairs (of not using reason and judgment). All created ones, from the beginning of time, investigate, and think about it repeatedly (using reason and judgment). Surah 99 7 Subsequently, the ones who were endowed with reason and logic worked themselves into an unpleasant, grievous and troublesome state, intentionally; hence, intensely scattered. Invite them to hasten to my standard and banner. Surah 99 8 And ones who were endowed with reason and logic worked themselves into an unpleasant, grievous and troublesome state, intentionally; hence, intensely scattered, as well as unjust, corrupt and wicked. Invite them. Abdun Nur http//servantofthe light.com/ content/view/ 95/126/ Badar

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Surah 100 1 And solemnly the ones keeping silent or suppressing the means of subsistence, you are acting wrongfully, tyrannically and transgressing proper limits. Surah 100 2 Consequently they are cut off from means of subsistence; just like the dust moving to and fro in the air. Surah 100 3 As a consequence becoming exceedingly envious and like great and frightened serpents, one portion smiting the necks of another portion for survival. Surah 100 4 The ones determined and decided upon a course, to relate and recite the traditions; are with those more unmindful. Surah 100 5 Ones who were supposed to hold the best rank in regards of this area of knowledge have questionable claims to respect; being with those that become impetuous and heedless with out considering the guide to the right course. Surah 100 6 Truthfully, the human beings belonging to the Sustainer, Maintainer and Foster are in a pressing calamity. Surah 100 7 And truly among them are the ones revealing the information of what they witness with their eyes and what they know of the external properties of things. Surah 100 8 Truly such as these are the ones, been the objects of love and approval the ones in acts of hastening to bind strongly with the standard and banner from me. Surah 100 9 Do not conceal what you have come to with certainty, both intuitively and inferentially. Consider, to do this is like stumbling and falling on your face, just like the those buried in a cemetery. Surah 100 10 So this is just like, after a thing is distinguished and made apparent, one goes backwards to the same place and affair. Surah 100 11 Truly the (One) is their Sustainer, Maintainer and Foster and so also yours. You continue to enjoy abundant comforts and an amply easy state of life by possessing knowledge of internal things and of that which is invoked by being acquainted with the names and attributes (principles and concepts). Abdun Nur http//servantofthelight.com/content/view/95/126/ Badar