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    hawk99
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    Salam hawk99,

    Understood, I will try my best to avoid using the "(<a href="https//www.google.com/search?q=what+is+bracket&oq=what+is+bracket&aqs=chrome..69i57j0j69i60j0l2.467j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=what+is+a+bracket">bracket</a&gt".

    Should Muslims ignore the following signs?

    Should Muslims ignore all the signs in <a href="http//quran.com/55/10-78">Sura ar-Rahman</a>?

    All the "<a href="http//corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Ayy#(216441)">Signs</a>" in this link?

    Should Muslims ignore the implications of the following ayaat?

    None can dispute about the Signs of Allah but the Unbelievers.

    All the above might have some sort of symbols, numerology, hidden meanings and mysterious esoteric communications that have no value for some Muslims; at this point in time.

    Just asking. handshake

    God bless. pr

    Peace muslims,

    I sincerely have difficulty understanding your point, and I am in no way intending to be
    offensive, maybe someone can paraphrase what you are trying to say, or are you asking
    should muslims ignore the Quran?

    God bless

    peace

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      muslims
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      Peace muslims,

      I sincerely have difficulty understanding your point, and I am in no way intending to be
      offensive, maybe someone can paraphrase what you are trying to say, or are you asking
      should muslims ignore the Quran?

      God bless

      peace

      Salam hawk99,

      Very well said.

      God bless. handshake

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        DrGm
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        What does it take to move Islam from "Religion" to "Deen"?

        peace,

        those? who thought to make 'deen' a movement/group, created religion.

        now, a proposal for a movement /group to make 'religion' into deen.

        where as

        2856 - It is true thou wilt not be able to guide every one, whom thou lovest;

        1043 - but can you guide the blind, even though they see not?

        2781 - Nor can you lead the blind out of their error

        heads of movement/religion/government/organisation

        1197 - Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs but they followed the command of Pharaoh and the command of Pharaoh was no right

        2079 - Pharaoh led his people astray instead of leading them right.

        when we become part of group

        4354 - ..and they obeyed him. Indeed, they were a people defiantly disobedient

        the path of peace is for individual, our prophets, messengers stood firm in their covenant to God and by the leave of Allah lived their life as an example in the path of peace they wish for. this example united the wishful believers in God and His government.

        a prophet/messenger is for the believers who need guidance towards Allah. this believers are always there right from the days of Adam till today, till the last day. a messenger is chosen for this believers for salvation if need arise by the leave of Allah.

        these believers are known only by Allah. His grace removes them from their agony.

        peace.

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          muslims
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          peace,

          those? who thought to make 'deen' a movement/group, created religion.

          now, a proposal for a movement /group to make 'religion' into deen.

          where as

          2856 - It is true thou wilt not be able to guide every one, whom thou lovest;

          1043 - but can you guide the blind, even though they see not?

          2781 - Nor can you lead the blind out of their error

          heads of movement/religion/government/organisation

          1197 - Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs but they followed the command of Pharaoh and the command of Pharaoh was no right

          2079 - Pharaoh led his people astray instead of leading them right.

          when we become part of group

          4354 - ..and they obeyed him. Indeed, they were a people defiantly disobedient

          the path of peace is for individual, our prophets, messengers stood firm in their covenant to God and by the leave of Allah lived their life as an example in the path of peace they wish for. this example united the wishful believers in God and His government.

          a prophet/messenger is for the believers who need guidance towards Allah. this believers are always there right from the days of Adam till today, till the last day. a messenger is chosen for this believers for salvation if need arise by the leave of Allah.

          these believers are known only by Allah. His grace removes them from their agony.

          peace.

          Salam DrGm,

          What is wrong with "benefiting humanity" or even a "group to benefit humanity"?

          Peace.

          There is no religion and it is not about to spread Islam, since Islam is not a religion. It is about to spread peace, harmony and unity in the society. It's about benefiting humanity, kindness to His creation and giving to relatives. This is how people from different backgrounds and traditions are able to accept Islam by our Prophet Muhammad pbuh. Unconditional acceptance (respect) of world religious practices and balancing what is just to every living creatures. This is "Din of Islam".

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            muslims
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            Proven method.

            How difficult for someone to dispute when it is not about Religion of Islam, but about Deen of Islam; ie. benefiting humanity, kindness to His creation and giving to relatives. When it is about to spread peace, harmony and unity in the society. When it is about <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335750#msg335750">unconditional freedom</a> in matters of faith in unequivocal terms. Anyone can accept this Deen.

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              hawk99
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              peace,

              the last ayat revealed- one meaning agreed.

              another meaning when a god-fearing man finds Quran as his only guide for salvation, then God's sign to him confirms to strengthen his belief "today I perfected/completed for you your path and My favor on you and chosen for you peace as way of life;"

              peace.

              Peace DrGm,

              According to mmkhan, the you in 5/3 is plural i.e., meaning group, therefore ayat 5/3
              is not referring to an individual but to a group. see link below

              http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335670#msg335670

              God bless

              peace

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                muslims
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                http//zerobs.net/media/Religious-people-arguing.jpg

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                  muslims
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                  He has made plain to you <-- What is Islam
                  of the Din (l-dni)
                  what He enjoined upon Nuh
                  and that which We have revealed to you
                  and that which We enjoined upon Ibrahim
                  and Musa
                  and Isa
                  that keep to obedience <-- prostrate to Allah
                  and be not divided therein <-- prostrate to Adam (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335753#msg335753">7172</a&gt from many nations to one

                  Say "He has power
                  to send torment on you
                  from above
                  or from under your feet
                  or to cover you with confusion in party strife
                  and make you to taste
                  the violence of one another."

                  See how variously We explain the Ayat
                  so that they may understand.
                  (<a href="http//quran.com/6/65">665</a&gt

                  The Qur'an Alone or Allah Alone is no use for our salvation...

                  The example of those
                  who were entrusted with the Torah
                  and then did not take it on
                  is like that
                  of a donkey
                  who carries volumes
                  Wretched is the example of the people
                  who deny
                  the signs of Allah
                  And Allah does not guide
                  the wrongdoing people
                  (<a href="http//quran.com/62/5">625</a&gt

                  And whoever seeks a "dnan" (&#1575 other than Islam
                  it will NEVER be accepted of him
                  and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers
                  (<a href="http//quran.com/3/85">385</a&gt

                  Therefore, any time spent on other than the Deen of Islam is wasted.
                  It keeps us busy till the end of our life, but gets us to nowhere. (<a href="http//quran.com/18/103-106">18103-106</a&gt

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                    drfazl
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                    Salaam,

                    RED If you refer to a verse then please give the verse numbers it makes it easy for the readers especially if you use a translation.
                    I guess you are referring here to 229 and part of 230

                    GREEN yes I know the bold part, it says A khalif and not MY khalif

                    I do not use anyone's translation. What are the differences between the two by the usages 1) A khalif and 2) My khalif. What are their functions?

                    BLUE I think you misunderstood.
                    Allah commands almalaikat to do sujud to Adam, that does not mean that Adam can command almalaikat.

                    Is it quite possible you could have misunderstood while judging others. Definitely each one's understanding should be different and in each one his understanding varies between different moments.

                    Did you ever commanded an malaikat? If so I like to know how and what you commandd them.

                    Before that if only you had pondered the meanings of 297, 298 and the Malayika mentioned therein and the makayikas mentioned in 4131 & 32, you would have turned to Allah to pose this question and not to me. Surely He guides whom He wills. Unless you believe in Malayika, after belief in Allah and the Last Day, there is no way to understand the Book even and cannot believe in the prophets too. 2177. Believing in the Malayika is third pre-requisite to strengthen our IMAN.

                    This place as become too crowded and distracting. I think we meet again at some place where there is less crowd.

                    Salam

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                      DrGm
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                      Salam DrGm,

                      What is wrong with "benefiting humanity" or even a "group to benefit humanity"?

                      Peace.

                      peace,

                      please go through the post again, the answer for your question is already there.

                      peace

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                        DrGm
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                        Peace DrGm,

                        According to mmkhan, the you in 5/3 is plural i.e., meaning group, therefore ayat 5/3
                        is not referring to an individual but to a group. see link below

                        http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335670#msg335670

                        God bless

                        peace

                        peace hawk99,

                        even if we take that, when addressed to a group, it is again for the individual in the group.

                        1995 - And everyone of them will come to Him singly on the Day of Judgment.

                        peace

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                          muslims
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                          peace,

                          please go through the post again, the answer for your question is already there.

                          peace

                          Salam DrGm,

                          Okay, this is new for me; ie. benefiting humanity is wrong.

                          Peace brother.

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                            hawk99
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                            peace hawk99,

                            even if we take that, when addressed to a group, it is again for the individual in the group.

                            1995 - And everyone of them will come to Him singly on the Day of Judgment.

                            peace

                            Peace DrGm,

                            No offence intended, just giving you the correct translation that's all.

                            handshake

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                              muslims
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                              <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335750#msg335750">Unconditional freedom</a> in matter of faith etc.
                              and no division in the society, irrespective of their religions.

                              To every nation
                              We appointed acts of devotion <-- Does it really matter to us how they perform their prayers?
                              which they observe (<a href="http//quran.com/5/101-105">5101-105</a&gt
                              therefore they should not dispute with you about the matter

                              and call to your Lord <-- Deen of Islam
                              most surely you are on a right way <-- just and balance (<a href="http//quran.com/3/67-68">367-68</a&gt

                              And if they contend with you, say
                              Allah best knows what you do
                              Allah will judge between you <-- Let Allah be the Judge, and never ever associating
                              on the day of resurrection ourselves with Allah. Always mind our own business.
                              respecting that in which you differ <-- no division (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335855#msg335855">42</a&gt
                              (<a href="http//quran.com/22/67-69">2267-68</a&gt

                              And do not argue
                              with the People of the Scripture
                              except in a way that is best
                              except for those who commit injustice among them, and say

                              "We believe in that which has been revealed to us
                              and revealed to you
                              And our God <-- Interesting! The issue is why Allah command us to say this to the disbelievers?
                              and your God
                              is one
                              and we are Muslims to Him." <-- If obedience to Allah is not the real issue,
                              (<a href="http//quran.com/29/46">2946</a&gt then what is the real issue in life?

                              O you who believe!

                              Be upright for Allah <-- just and balance (<a href="http//quran.com/3/67-68">367-68</a&gt
                              bearers of witness with justice

                              and let not hatred of a people
                              incite you not to act equitably
                              act equitably <-- being fair and impartial
                              that is nearer to piety

                              and be careful of (your duty to) Allah <-- obedience, while works toward achieving unity
                              surely Allah is Aware of what you do <-- Allah knows who are the hypocrites and believers.
                              (<a href="http//quran.com/5/8">58</a&gt

                              It is also to observe that the Believer in "Sunnatullah" and "Unity", and the ?Nation of the Deen? is not necessarily the so-called Muslim.

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                                Bender
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                                I do not use anyone's translation. What are the differences between the two by the usages 1) A khalif and 2) My khalif. What are their functions?

                                Salaamun alayka,

                                "a successor" and "My successor" are not the same.
                                Is there anyone who can succeed Allah?

                                Is it quite possible you could have misunderstood while judging others. Definitely each one's understanding should be different and in each one his understanding varies between different moments.

                                I don't judge you I only say what I think, like you are saying what you think. If you do not agree with me that is totally ok with me handshake

                                Before that if only you had pondered the meanings of 297, 298 and the Malayika mentioned therein and the makayikas mentioned in 4131 & 32, you would have turned to Allah to pose this question and not to me. Surely He guides whom He wills. Unless you believe in Malayika, after belief in Allah and the Last Day, there is no way to understand the Book even and cannot believe in the prophets too. 2177. Believing in the Malayika is third pre-requisite to strengthen our IMAN.

                                RED I do not understand. I am simply asking you a question like you asked me above this question "1) A khalif and 2) My khalif. What are their functions?"

                                This place as become too crowded and distracting. I think we meet again at some place where there is less crowd.

                                Salam

                                handshake

                                salaam,
                                Bender

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                                  muslims
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                                  The Qur'an Alone or Allah Alone is no use for our salvation...

                                  Alhamdu -> All praises and thanks -> for what? -> how? -> prostrate to Adam (who? - <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335753#msg335753">7172</a&gt
                                  -> deen -> dayn -> creation is our "debt" -> debt settlement
                                  (root) (our burden of proof)
                                  -return with profit, or
                                  -return as bankrupt

                                  Then and when our debts are settled...

                                  lillahi rabbi alAAalameen -> (be) to Allah, the Lord of the universe.

                                  We will know what is the reality, universe and what is Allah. We are able to return our Shahada, and not as hypocrites; ie. those who will not benefit from the Shahada and no matter how many times he may have made that statement during his life.

                                  Then...

                                  Say Shall We inform you of the greatest losers in (their) deeds?

                                  (These are) they whose labor
                                  is lost in this world's life
                                  and they think
                                  that they are well versed in skill of the work of hands

                                  These are they who disbelieve
                                  in the communications of their Lord and His meeting
                                  so their deeds become null
                                  and therefore We will not set up a balance for them
                                  on the day of resurrection.

                                  Thus it is that their recompense is hell

                                  because they disbelieved
                                  and held My communications
                                  and My messengers
                                  in mockery
                                  (<a href="http//quran.com/18/103-106">18103-106</a&gt

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                                    muslims
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                                    that keep to obedience
                                    and be not divided therein

                                    Now the question....

                                    1. Can we claim more privilege than the Prophet?

                                    2. Can you prove that we are allowed to ignore the "DO NOT" prohibition
                                      and still entitle to call ourselves a Muslim?

                                    Indeed, those who deny Our verses
                                    and are arrogant toward them
                                    the gates of Heaven will not be opened for them
                                    nor will they enter Paradise
                                    until a camel enters into the eye of a needle
                                    And thus do We recompense the criminals
                                    (<a href="http//quran.com/7/40">740</a&gt

                                    It is impossible for a camel to enters into the eye of a needle.

                                    Therefore, it is impossible for <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335266#msg335266">people who (iqtiqad to) disobey Allah</a> to enter Paradise. (<a href="http//quran.com/4/17-18">417-18</a&gt

                                    Equally, it may also be impossible for them to be on the right path or receiving guidance from Allah.

                                    Such has been the course of Allah that has indeed run before
                                    and you shall not find a change in Allah's course
                                    (<a href="http//quran.com/48/23">4823</a&gt

                                    And We said
                                    "O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise
                                    and eat therefrom in abundance from wherever you will
                                    But DO NOT approach this tree <-- The Sunnatullah?
                                    lest you be among the wrongdoers"

                                    But Satan caused them to slip out of it <-- Breach of Sunnatullah
                                    and removed them from that
                                    in which they had been

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                                      muslims
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                                      Surely this is indeed what is the evident trial
                                      (<a href="http//quran.com/37/106">37106</a&gt

                                      Do the people think
                                      that they will be left to say,
                                      "We believe"
                                      and they will not be tried?

                                      But We have certainly tried those before them
                                      and Allah will surely make evident
                                      those who are truthful
                                      and He will surely make evident
                                      the liars

                                      Or do those who do evil deeds think they can outrun Us?
                                      Evil is what they judge
                                      (<a href="http//quran.com/29/2-4">292-4</a&gt

                                      Or do you think
                                      that you will enter Paradise
                                      while such has not yet come to you
                                      as came to those who passed on before you?

                                      They were touched by poverty
                                      and hardship
                                      and were shaken
                                      until messenger
                                      and those who believed with him said
                                      "When is the help of Allah ?"
                                      Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near
                                      (<a href="http//quran.com/2/214">2214</a&gt

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                                        muslims
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                                        Islam For Dummies (With Chart)

                                        Sorry... &

                                        He has made plain to you <-- What is Islam
                                        of the Din (l-dni)
                                        what He enjoined upon Nuh
                                        and that which We have revealed to you
                                        and that which We enjoined upon Ibrahim
                                        and Musa
                                        and Isa
                                        that keep to obedience
                                        and be not divided therein

                                        As per my present understanding ... to be rectified by Allah.

                                        Life Purpose
                                        (our test)
                                        |
                                        +--------------------------------------+
                                        | |
                                        Iman Amal
                                        | |
                                        Theoretical Practicality
                                        | |
                                        Minor Major
                                        | |
                                        100% Obedience Towards human unity
                                        | |
                                        Mind our own business No Compulsion
                                        (only ourselves*) (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335750#msg335750">Unconditional Freedom</a&gt
                                        (<a href="http//quran.com/5/105">5105</a&gt (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335750#msg335750">2256</a&gt
                                        | |
                                        "DO NOT ask" Just and Balance etc.
                                        (<a href="http//quran.com/5/101">5101</a&gt (<a href="http//quran.com/16/90">1690</a&gt
                                        |
                                        as simplified as possible

                                        Therefore, any time spent on other than the Deen of Islam is wasted.
                                        It keeps us busy till the end of our life, but gets us to nowhere. (<a href="http//quran.com/18/103-106">18103-106</a&gt

                                        (* There is no need to fulfill the jobs of a Messenger of Allah since the Book of Allah has been perfected. The Qur'an is perfect to represent the words of a Messenger, all ages. It is thus a deen (ours) and an exemplary leadership.)

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                                          muslims
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                                          "a successor" and "My successor" are not the same.
                                          Is there anyone who can succeed Allah?

                                          Salam Bender,

                                          Sorry for interrupting but you are comparing Allah with Adam in a same category, and I just wondering where does it say in the Qur'an that Allah belongs to the category of a "Successor"?

                                          This is so since this category or the word successor indicates that Allah "inherits" His authority or He can be replaced or substituted.

                                          Nor is there to Him any equivalent. (1124)

                                          I believe the word successor is referring to the following facts, They (angels) said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood" (<a href="http//quran.com/2/30">230</a&gt. Thus, Adam (and his descendants) are part of His creation and which succeeds those who have come before them.

                                          Peace brother.

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