Understanding the spirit of the Quranic Dua at 3:16.
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Salaam to all,
Quranic Dua at (316) which reads as is very inclusive as well as conclusive. A careful reading of this Dua I find that it is structured as three interlinked organs complimenting one another. As such in order to understand the spirit of this Dua it is incumbent on us to understand the intent of the three parts - (i) (ii) (iii)
(i) is inherent and inseparable condition to qualify for (ii) above. (ii) is prerequisite for being a bonafide contender of seeking (iii).To understand (i) above, we need to structure it in two parts - (a) (b)
When we say ?O our Lord? as in (i) (a) above, we are supposed to mean it. It warrants us to be in the state of total submission before the Might of Allah(swt).Do you feel the same way as I understand or not?
So far as (i) (b) above is concerned, we again need to mean it if we say - "We have indeed believed". Believed in what(?), we seriously need to know adherently.
Given the fact that unless we fulfill the inherent condition as at (i) above we do not qualify for (ii) & (iii) above, how one can be so sure that one fulfills the conditions at (i) to the entire satisfaction of Allah(swt)?
Considered views of the Ulul-Albab in this Forum is solicited.
Regards,
Mehjabeen -
Salaam,
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? If I say I am an employee of an organisation, I must have a document or proof vindicating my claim from that organisation.
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? If I say I am a member of ?Free-minds.org?, I must have a password as a proof to enter into it.Similarly, when we say which is understood as ?o? our Lord? as at (i) (a) above, we must ensure we have an authority to say so. As such I have the following Question
(i) Whom are we referring to as our Lord?
(ii) When did I agree upon to call Him my Lord?
(iii) When did it was consented by the Lord to be called as our Lord?
(iv) What is the proof we are carrying to claim - i.e.?o? our Lord??