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    jhonsonmustafa
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    Salam jhonsonmustafa,

    I believe you are reading the ayat out of its context and its true meaning.

    RED Can you please explain verse 7750?

    This is the Day of Judgement
    We will have assembled you and the former peoples
    So if you have a plan, then plan against Me
    Woe, that Day, to the deniers
    Indeed, the righteous will be among shades and springs
    And fruits from whatever they desire
    , "Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you used to do"
    Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
    Woe, that Day, to the deniers
    , eat and enjoy yourselves a little
    indeed, you are criminals
    Woe, that Day, to the deniers
    And when it is said to them, "Bow," (ir'ka&#363 they do not bow
    Woe, that Day, to the deniers
    Then in what statement after the Qur'an will they believe? <- relating to those who deny the
    (7738-50) Day of Judgement? Doing good?

    ir'ka
    = Ra-Kaf-Ayn = bowed, bent, incline, humility, humble yourself, lower the head, fell upon his face, stumbled.

    And I don't understand why are referring to 22.

    This is the Book about which there is no doubt
    a guidance for those conscious of Allah
    (22)

    Where did Allah say it is shirk to follow what is justly balance?

    Where did Allah command us to reject signs not in the Qur'an?

    The risk of reading ayat out of its true meaning or context..

    Do you covet
    that they would believe for you
    while a party of them used to hear the words of Allah
    and then distort the Torah after they had understood it
    while they were knowing?
    (275)

    Peace brother.

    Salam Brother,
    leave alone 7750 what about 22. When Allah says this is the Book, Then all the books right from schools to rocket science including hadith belongs to dust bin in front of Allah.

    Allah says "Can you bring 10 Chapters like this?. All the men and Jinn put together". I dont remeber the Ayath No.

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      Sabina
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      Well said brother jhonsonmustafa.

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        muslims
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        Salam Brother,
        leave alone 7750 what about 22. When Allah says this is the Book, Then all the books right from schools to rocket science including hadith belongs to dust bin in front of Allah.

        Allah says "Can you bring 10 Chapters like this?. All the men and Jinn put together". I dont remeber the Ayath No.

        Salam jhonsonmustafa,

        leave alone 7750

        Okay.

        what about 22. When Allah says this is the Book, Then all the books right from schools to rocket science including hadith belongs to dust bin in front of Allah.

        Allah says "Can you bring 10 Chapters like this?. All the men and Jinn put together". I dont remeber the Ayath No.

        I already asked you this question.

        What about 22?

        What's it got to do with Allah prohibit us to follow what is justly balanced to humanity?

        And I don't understand why are referring to 22.

        This is the Book about which there is no doubt
        a guidance for those conscious of Allah
        (22)

        Where did Allah say it is shirk to follow what is justly balance?

        Where did Allah command us to reject signs not in the Qur'an?

        Religion of Islam vs. Deen of Islam

        Allah prohibits us to deny what justly balanced (for example, 7738-50 above).

        To reject what is justly balanced on sectarian basis, is no difference than to be a sectarian itself.

        It is a religion of Islam, and not a deen of Islam.

        The difference is between the context what is justly balanced and what is not. You are referring to something that might have the element of justly balanced as unjust. You generalized the issue, as what religious people do, a sectarian. Therefore, you need to give me an authority for your conclusion, an ayat from the Qur'an.

        Please look at the actual content..

        The real issue is whether it is justly balanced to humanity?

        and this is the Deen of Islam.

        Do not generalize (fallacy of generalization) and view the matter on a sectarian's perspective.. Quranism, Sunni, Shia, Hadither, Wahhabbism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism etc. This is religious perspective, a religion.

        It doesn't matter if you label yourself as Quranism or Qur'an Alone or whatever it is.

        It is still a sectarian, a religion.

        It is not the Deen of Islam.

        Peace brother.

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          Sabina
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          Peace brother,

          Islam is not a religion. It is a way of life.

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            muslims
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            Peace brother,

            Islam is not a religion. It is a way of life.

            Salam Sabina

            If it is so, then don't just say it. Live Islam as your way of life, and not as a religion.

            Don't make it as a religion and opposing or against what is justly balanced to humanity (reality), whatever their religion or "label" (illusion).

            Decide from the perspective of justly balanced to humanity (descendants of Adam), and not on the basis of any sectarian's perspective or fallacy of generalization (religion).

            Peace.

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              muslims
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              Hasty generalization

              Hadith/Sunna/Shia/Christian/Buddha etc is true for A (unjust).
              Hadith/Sunna/Shia/Christian/Buddha etc is true for B (unjust).
              Hadith/Sunna/Shia/Christian/Buddha etc is true for C (unjust).
              Hadith/Sunna/Shia/Christian/Buddha etc is true for D (unjust).

              Therefore...

              Hadith/Sunna/Shia/Christian/Buddha etc is true for
              E (way of life - deen)
              F (way of life - deen)
              G (way of life - deen), etc.

              and..

              What about that is justly balanced in the Hadith/Sunna/Shia/Christian/Buddha etc ?

              Should we oppose or against these elements?

              In certain aspects, we are also no difference to them.

              This is religion, and not the Deen of Islam (way of life - justly balanced).

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                Sabina
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                Salam Brother,

                Allah will guide him who wills towards the straight path.

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                  muslims
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                  Salam Brother,

                  Allah will guide him who wills towards the straight path.

                  Salam Sabina

                  That is not related to our issue (another fallacy), and I hope it does not mean we should oppose or against what is justly balanced to the humanity on a sectarian's perspective or fallacy of generalization (religion).

                  Peace.

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                    muslims
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                    Allah said...

                    And who believe in what has been revealed to you
                    and what was revealed before you
                    and of the Hereafter they are certain
                    (22)

                    and, why Prophet Muhammad was not a Jew or Christian?

                    It is the religion relating to the Books of Allah, and the Books which are confirmed by the Qur'an.

                    Ibrahim was not a Jew <- Ibrahim has no religion. So as Muhammad, not a Jew/Christian (religion).
                    nor a Christian http//api.ning.com/files/uGCxg7sZSOsBbNwvSUN0m6uFBP5OUvR7e-3lYPcnfzzdki1NKdfBKi*MBEzKhhqFLbCaNgzbOCTwHTwBFp0cz3nyqUP-l7F1/arrowDownSmall.png
                    but he was (an) upright (man) <- showing a great concern for what is right, fair and truthful way
                    a Muslim <- defined by the above ayat - an upright man - obedience and justly balanced.
                    and he was not one of the polytheists <- Concern with right/wrong in religious matters - 3030-32

                    Most surely the nearest of people to Ibrahim
                    are those
                    who followed him
                    and this Prophet
                    and those who believe
                    and Allah is the guardian of the believers
                    (367-68)

                    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//corpus.quran.com/wordbyword.jsp?chapter=3&verse=85">385</a&gt

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                      Maha
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                      Salam Maha,

                      There is some truth in it and many not among the Muslim might be the Believers, and no one knows Allah's plan; Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know." (230).

                      Expect the unexpected.

                      For Muslim, we just need to focus on our mission .. obedience and human unity.

                      Peace.

                      We agree 100%. handshake

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                        Maha
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                        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
                        (385)

                        This begs the question What is islam..

                        And no - it is not a RELIGION. All religions are MAN MADE.

                        Peace

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                          muslims
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                          O you who have believed
                          fear Allah as He should be feared
                          and DO NOT die
                          except as Muslims
                          And hold firmly
                          to the rope of Allah
                          all together
                          and DO NOT become divided <- unity
                          (3102-103)

                          And let there be from you
                          a nation
                          inviting to good <- justly balanced; cf. Allah say "good", then "right" or "wrong"
                          enjoining what is right <- just
                          and forbidding what is wrong <- unjust
                          and those will be the successful
                          And do not be like the ones
                          who became divided
                          and differed
                          after the clear proofs had come to them <- religion (3030-32); cf. (367-68)
                          And those will have a great punishment
                          (3104-105)

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                            muslims
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                            Description of a Muslim in the Qur'an, and most are related to human beings or humanism.

                            Then will We treat the Muslims
                            like the criminals? <- on the issue of crime and evil etc.
                            (6835)

                            And among us are Muslims
                            and among us are the unjust <- on the issue of justice
                            And whoever has become Muslim
                            those have sought out
                            the right course <- on the issue of right path
                            (7214)

                            And who is better in speech <- on the issue of communication
                            than one who invites to Allah <- refer here
                            and does righteousness and says <- on the issue of righteousness
                            "Indeed, I am of the Muslims"
                            (4133)

                            And I have been commanded
                            to be the first of the Muslims" <- on the issue of submission
                            Say, "Indeed I fear
                            if I should disobey my Lord <- on the issue of obedience
                            the punishment of a tremendous Day"
                            (3912-13)

                            Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women
                            the believing men and believing women <- on the issue of belief
                            the obedient men and obedient women <- on the issue of obedience
                            the truthful men and truthful women <- on the issue of truthful
                            the patient men and patient women <- on the issue of patience
                            the humble men and humble women <- on the issue of being humble
                            the charitable men and charitable women <- on the issue of charitable
                            the fasting men and fasting women <- on the issue of fasting (vs. nafs)
                            the men who guard their private parts and the women who do so <- on the issue of nafs
                            and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so <- on the issue of dzikr etc.
                            for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward <- on the issue of repentance
                            (3335)

                            And do not argue with the People of the Scripture <- on the issue stand up for what is just
                            except in a way that is best <- on the issue of justly balanced
                            except for those who commit injustice among them, and say <- on the issue of justice
                            "We believe in that which has been revealed to us
                            and revealed to you
                            And our God and your God is one <- on the issue of unity
                            and we are Muslims to Him" <- on the issue of submission
                            (2946)

                            And Moses said
                            "O my people, if you have believed in Allah
                            then rely upon Him <- on the issue of reliance to Allah
                            if you should be Muslims"
                            (1084)

                            My Lord, You have given me of sovereignty
                            and taught me of the interpretation of dreams
                            Creator of the heavens and earth
                            You are my protector in this world and in the Hereafter
                            Cause me to die a Muslim
                            and join me with the righteous" <- on the issue of righteousness
                            (12101)

                            And you do not resent us
                            except because we believed
                            in the signs of our Lord when they came to us
                            Our Lord, pour upon us patience <- on the issue of patience
                            and let us die as Muslims"
                            (7126)

                            Nor could he order you
                            to take the angels
                            and prophets
                            as lords <- on the issue of idol etc.
                            Would he order you to disbelief
                            after you had been Muslims? <- on the issue of belief
                            (380)

                            Say, "We have believed in Allah
                            and in what was revealed to us <- on the issue of deen/way of life
                            and what was revealed to Abraham
                            Ishmael
                            Isaac
                            Jacob
                            and the Descendants
                            and in what was given to Moses
                            and Jesus
                            and to the prophets from their Lord
                            We make no distinction between any of them <- on the issue of no religion and unity
                            and we are Muslims to Him"
                            (384)

                            And We have enjoined upon man<- on the issue of respect our parents
                            to his parents
                            good treatment
                            His mother carried him with hardship
                            and gave birth to him with hardship
                            and his gestation
                            and weaning is thirty months
                            until
                            when he reaches maturity
                            and reaches forty years, he says
                            "My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor
                            which You have bestowed upon me
                            and upon my parents
                            and to work righteousness <- on the issue of righteousness
                            of which You will approve
                            and make righteous for me my offspring <- on the issue of family
                            Indeed, I have repented to You
                            and indeed, I am of the Muslims"
                            (4615)

                            And the Day when We will resurrect <- on the issue of unity
                            among every nation
                            a witness over them from themselves <- on the issue of other belief
                            And We will bring you
                            as a witness over your nation <- on the issue of our belief
                            And We have sent down to you the Book
                            as clarification for all things <- on the issue of clarification
                            and as guidance
                            and mercy
                            and good tidings
                            for the Muslims
                            (1689)

                            And We took the Children of Israel across the sea
                            and Pharaoh and his soldiers pursued them
                            in tyranny and enmity until <- on the issue of tyranny and enmity
                            when drowning overtook him, he said
                            "I believe that there is no deity
                            except that in whom the Children of Israel believe <- He didn't say Allah, but declare as a Muslim?
                            and I am of the Muslims" <- Pharaoh said, "I do not show you except what I see
                            (1090) and I do not guide you except to the way of right conduct." (4029)
                            (on the issue of right conduct - Whether Pharoah claiming himself as God?)
                            Close friends, that Day, will be enemies to each other
                            except for the righteous <- on the issue of unity and righteousness

                            "O My servants, no fear will there be concerning you this Day
                            nor will you grieve
                            who believed in Our verses and were Muslims <- on the issue of belief
                            (4367-69)

                            And you cannot guide the blind away from their error
                            You will only make hear
                            those who believe in Our verses <- on the issue of belief
                            so they are Muslims
                            (3053)

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                              Jafar
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                              This begs the question What is islam.. o

                              And no - it is not a RELIGION. All religions are MAN MADE.

                              It's an judgement, attitude, which after some time become a character.

                              The logic is very simple

                              Given

                              • God will always make His will a reality.

                              Thus

                              • Everything that happened is in accordance to His will

                              The question will be

                              • What's your say about anything that you're experiencing?

                              You can "Peacefully Accept" or "Un-Peacefully deny / reject"..

                              Denial is actually quite 'futile', given the fact above..

                              The Thread Starter got it right by mentioning the "Devil" / "Iblees" in the story of Adam.

                              His attitude shows "Denial"... which is actually quite useless / futile..
                              As thus he's not a muslim..

                              Let's take a simple example..

                              The organization that you're working in, decided to promote your colleague to become your new boss. You feel (as everybody else) that you're the one who should earn the promotion and become 'the boss', because you feel that you're better than him.

                              So herewith your option

                              • You can reject him as the new boss, which is quite futile, since it's not you who own the place, and you shall experience negative emotion of resentment and anger.. and in turn might entice your wish for 'revenge'..

                              • You can gladly accept him as the new boss, which shall save you from the suffering of all negative emotion..

                              And of course the organization will not accept any other attitude from his worker except to follow and accept the decision. (385)

                              Salam / Peace

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                                hawk99
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                                This begs the question What is islam..

                                And no - it is not a RELIGION. All religions are MAN MADE.

                                Peace

                                Peace All,

                                If you all are referring to a language other than english, Islam may mean many things,
                                but in English, Islam refers to a religion

                                ENGLISH

                                Religion of Christianity

                                Religion of Judism

                                Religion of Hinduism

                                re?li?gion/rldn/ Show Spelled Show IPA
                                noun

                                1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
                                2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
                                3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices a world council of religions.
                                4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc. to enter religion.
                                5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

                                God bless

                                peace

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                                  muslims
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                                  an Arabic Qur'an
                                  without any deviance
                                  that they might become righteous
                                  (392

                                  However, in the light of the above meanings, it should be clear that this is not only incorrect, but distorts and negates the very meaning of din. Islam is not a religion (madhab), and it has never been described as one in the Quran. .... <a href="http//www.tolueislam.org/Parwez/ICR/ICR.htm">Islam A Challenge to Religion</a>

                                  Deen is for Muslims and Madhab for all others (1096).

                                  peace peace

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                                    hawk99
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                                    Peace Muslims,

                                    I gave the english definition not an esoteric, mystical, obtuse definition.

                                    As far as 109/6 is concerned, it is not directed at other believers but non-believers

                                    Sahih International For you is your religion, and for me is my religion."

                                    Pickthall Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.

                                    Yusuf Ali To you be your Way, and to me mine.

                                    Shakir You shall have your religion and I shall have my religion.

                                    Muhammad Sarwar You follow your religion and I follow mine.

                                    Mohsin Khan "To you be your religion, and to me my religion (Islamic Monotheism)."

                                    Arberry To you your religion, and to me my religion!'

                                    And please, no links, videos, etc., speak for yourself

                                    God bless

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                                      muslims
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                                      Peace Muslims,

                                      I gave the english definition not an esoteric, mystical, obtuse definition.

                                      As far as 109/6 is concerned, it is not directed at other believers but non-believers

                                      Sahih International For you is your religion, and for me is my religion."

                                      Pickthall Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.

                                      Yusuf Ali To you be your Way, and to me mine.

                                      Shakir You shall have your religion and I shall have my religion.

                                      Muhammad Sarwar You follow your religion and I follow mine.

                                      Mohsin Khan "To you be your religion, and to me my religion (Islamic Monotheism)."

                                      Arberry To you your religion, and to me my religion!'

                                      And please, no links, videos, etc., speak for yourself

                                      God bless

                                      Salam hawk99,

                                      What is your conclusion?

                                      The English translation represents the true meaning of the Qur'an?

                                      And what is the definition of "Believer" and "Non Believer" in the Qur'an?

                                      And he possessed much wealth

                                      so he said to his companion, while he disputed with him

                                      I have greater wealth than you, and am mightier in followers <- Shirk? This is what most people
                                      https//www.google.com/help/hc/images/sites_icon_arrow_up_small.gif would say. Greater wealth,
                                      And he entered his garden https//www.google.com/help/hc/images/sites_icon_arrow_up_small.gif knowledge, skills, family etc.
                                      while he was unjust to himself, He said <- On the issue of justly balanced within ourselves.
                                      I do not think that this will ever perish <- This is also what most people would say.
                                      And I do not think the hour will come i.e. not come within the next few hours, days, years etc.
                                      and even if I am returned to my Lord <- Same, and most people believe they will be in Paradise.
                                      I will most certainly find a returning place better than this Proof that he believe in Allah and the
                                      Hour will come, but not in his lifetime.
                                      His companion said to him while disputing with him

                                      Do you disbelieve in Him <- Shirk?
                                      Who created you from dust
                                      then from a small seed
                                      then He made you a perfect man?

                                      But as for me
                                      He, Allah, is my Lord
                                      and I do not associate anyone with my Lord <- Who is "anyone" in this story context? Self?

                                      Please also compare your opinion with the Qur'an.

                                      You say...

                                      If you all are referring to a language other than english, Islam may mean many things,

                                      Arabic is a "language other than English".

                                      Therefore and according to you, "Islam may mean many things" in Arabic language.

                                      Now, what does the Qur'an say?

                                      an Arabic Qur'an
                                      without any deviance
                                      that they might become righteous
                                      (392

                                      It is inconsistent with the Qur'an.

                                      Further and since I cannot find the word "Madhab" anywhere in the Qur'an, we might also consider that maybe Allah never spoke or place any significance about religion in the Qur'an. The Qur'an talks about way of life, ie. division or human unity, justly balanced or unjust.

                                      God bless.

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                                        an Arabic Qur'an
                                        without any deviance
                                        that they might become righteous
                                        (3928)

                                        It's actually safe here to translate "arabic" into "perfect" which is but a meaning for the word. This also fits perfectly with the statement that follows (ie "perfect without any deviance.&quot

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                                          It's actually safe here to translate "arabic" into "perfect" which is but a meaning for the word. This also fits perfectly with the statement that follows (ie "perfect without any deviance.&quot

                                          Thank you for making it clearer.

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