Non performers of As-Salaat are not true believers
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You have also not addressed 1187 in your article which makes it an incomplete document in which you liberally add the verb "to perform" in the english translation even though it does not exist in the arabic text to support your case that salat is a ritual to be "performed" 5 times a day.
If it is not so, then what is that which is related to five times of the day with verb "to establish"?
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Do you think that "alawtihim" is some sunstance-object which they have to guard upon?
Once you see Salaat as something other than a ritual, perhaps things may become a littler clearer. However, my main concern with your translation is why are you using additional verbs that do not exist in the arabic text just so that the meaning conforms to your belief system?
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What is signified by "more"?
This is not the answer I was looking for (
It should be clear by now I am opposed to the idea of Salaat being a ritual. That is what 'more' alludes to. -
If it is not so, then what is that which is related to five times of the day with verb "to establish"?
Are you suggesting to perform = to establish? That is the problem I have with those who believe Salaat is a ritual. They invent their own meanings of the words when the original meanings of those words are well established.
The bottom line is Aqimu does NOT mean to perform. It is a figment of your imagination and its erroneous presence forms an integral part of the misleading article you wrote on Salaat suggesting it is some kind of ritual
Apologies if I sound a little abrupt.
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But what is that "something"? Unless one knows "something" how one can become more clearer instead of becoming more of an idiot?
Once you agree that the title of your thread is inconsistent with what is stated in the Quran maybe we can focus on the meaning noun itself. Till then I have to focus on the verbs and meaning of those verbs because it is the meaning of those verbs you are changing to fit the ritualistic concept of salaat in your belief system
Do you agree that there is no verb "to perform" associated with the the noun Salaat? If you do not, please provide evidence on what basis you use "to perform" in your translations.
thanks.
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god1quran1
Salam,Sorry you move quickly slipping on all sides of the floor. Why not you say in simple words what is As-Salat if it is "something" in your perception; and is not a Protocol ? What is its substance-solid, liquid, or air or of black matter?
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Dear all,
May peace be upon you.
God has assured us the protection of the 'dhikr' (reminder) in the Quran (159). This implies both the 'words' of the Quran and an appropriate ability to discern its 'meanings'. Otherwise, the 'dhikr' would be meaningless.
The evidence of the word 'salat' to mean the 'contact prayer' is overwhelming from my point of view, and no other meaning fits better than what is commonly understood by the word 'salat'.
The various aspects of salat
? The details of ablution (443; 56)
? A need for a direction - Qiblah, specific for the ?believers? (Mu'mins) (2.143-44)
? Garments (731)
? Allusion of times (4103; 11114; 1778; 2458; 3018; 2238 205
? That prayers must be observed on time (4103)
? Followers of the previous scripture to observe their Qiblah and the Believers (Mu?mins) their own Qiblah (2145)
? Prayer involves prostration (Sujood - 4102; 4829)
? There is more than one prayer (Prayer in plural used - Salawat) (2238 )
? There is a general form to prayer (2238-39).
? Standing position (339; 4102)
? Bowing down and prostrating (4102; 2226; 3824; 4829)
? Form is not required during times of emergencies, fear, and unusual circumstances (2239)
? A mention of a call to prayer and congregation prayer (629)
? A warning not to abandon prayer as was done by people before (1958-59) but to establish prayer (Numerous references)
? The purpose of prayer - To remember God alone (6162; 2014)
? Prayer involves utterance (443)
? The purpose to protect from sins (2945)
? What to do in danger and the shortening of prayer (4101)
? Garments and mention of a Masjid, or a place of prayer (731)
? The tone of prayer (17110)
? There is a leader of prayer (4102)
One of the meanings of the English word 'establish'
Verb
Initiate or bring about (contact or communication).Therefore, I don't see why should someone think that the word 'establish' cannot go along with the word 'prayer/connection with God'.
Regards.
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Once you agree that the title of your thread is inconsistent with what is stated in the Quran .........
What is stated in the Qur'aan signifies that the proven believers are only those who are steadfast about As-Salat.
Examine the Ayahs and rebut the thread of title with some argument
aforementioned are the proven and established believers amongst claimants of belief 804
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god1quran1
Salam,Sorry you move quickly slipping on all sides of the floor. Why not you say in simple words what is As-Salat if it is "something" in your perception; and is not a Protocol ? What is its substance-solid, liquid, or air or of black matter?
Peace Mazhar,
It is not me who is "slipping on all sides of the floor". So far you have avoided answering all of my questions. It is clear you have no answers to the questions below
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Do you agree that there is no verb "to perform" associated with the the noun Salaat? If you do not, please provide evidence on what basis you use "to perform" in your translations.
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From post # 50
I think you have completely missed the main point. If as-salaat is concerned with standing and observing "time bound protocol of allegiance and servitude" how does it involve Shuaib communicating with the Madyan people about setting up partners with God? Why would a ritual performed by shuaib upset the leaders of Madyan? Unless of course it is more than a ritual.
Since you initiated this thread with a very confrontational title implying that those who do not 'perform' your version of ritualistic salaat are non-believers, the onus is on you defend the claims you are making as well as your article on Salaat. Instead of providing direct answers to the questions above, you are replying by asking me what I think Salaat means. Why don't you provide a clear response to my questions first and then we can focus on the noun Salaat?
Peace.
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I think either you do not know the difference between substance and accident or you are slippery aimlessly on the entire floor. As-Salat is not a substance while it is the direct object of verb "establish" whereby it is a Protocol which you designate by ritual.
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I think either you do not know the difference between substance and accident or you are slippery aimlessly on the entire floor. As-Salat is not a substance while it is the direct object of verb "establish" whereby it is a Protocol which you designate by ritual.
And in your salaat article the verb 'establish' magically changes to 'perform' and you have the gall to tell me "I am slipping aimlessly on the entire floor"
it is clear you have no intention to engage in a meaningful debate. )
In a separate post, I will summarize my earlier posts in this thread later.
peace.
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And in your salaat article the verb 'establish' magically changes to 'perform' and you have the gall to tell me "I am slipping aimlessly on the entire floor"
it is clear you have no intention to engage in a meaningful debate.
In a separate post, I will summarize my earlier posts in this thread later.
peace.
Standing in humble posture, kneeling and prostrating is the protocol; and a protocol is performed. I dont know what hampers you to grasp simple things.
Perform accomplish something to carry out an action or accomplish a task, especially one requiring care or skill
Will you please take the trouble of consulting Lane
and he performed the divinely-appointed act termed or .
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Peace Family,
Even though Bro Mazhar's English is cumbersome, I think he makes a good point that
Standing during salat is a physical act, if I understand him correctly. Therefore I conclude
that the positions that follow i.e., bowing and prostrating are also physical. Therefore salat
is a ritual which is not to be confused with rote.God bless
peace
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Peace Family,
Even though Bro Mazhar's English is cumbersome, I think he makes a good point that
Standing during salat is a physical act, if I understand him correctly. Therefore I conclude
that the positions that follow i.e., bowing and prostrating are also physical. Therefore salat
is a ritual which is not to be confused with rote.God bless
peace
http//haqeeqat.org.pk/English%20Tafsir%20e%20Haqeeqat/00.%20Tabweeb/00015.%20Mustaqeem%20Qaf%20Waw%20Meem%20Straight/15.gif This Imperative; second person; plural; masculine verb is made from Verbal Noun. It is from Root " ". This Root, verbs and words made from it are used in relation to throughout the Grand Qur'aan
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This fact alone suffices to portray that http//haqeeqat.org.pk/English%20Tafsir%20e%20Haqeeqat/00.%20Tabweeb/00024.%20Salat%20Suad%20Lam%20Waw/25.gif is a physical protocol. The basic perception infolded in the Root Root " " and Verbal Noun is of standing; straight position on feet as distinct from sitting, reclining or lying; or walking. In physical terms it is the most stable, established state of strength, alertness and equilibrium which other postures of sitting, reclining and lying flat lack. This state grants an ability to quickly react and respond to a sudden threat/attack.
Balance and equilibrium strengths a thing and grants stability, prominence and durability. Balance and equilibrium also create a stationary state. This Root thus also conveys the meaning of staying somewhere. And the point of staying becomes a place of gathering. Balance and equilibrium yields state of peace and tranquility. In whatever shade the words derived from this Root are used the; perception of balance and equilibrium, which is the primary condition of standing erect, shall remain predominant/prevail.
The point is fully elaborated in this part
It is Gesture-speech, highest communicative dynamism Sublime submission of servitude and allegiance;
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You may wish to have a look at my post about the social purpose of rituals.
http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9597335.msg182758#msg182758It may help linking the ritualistic aspect of the salat with its non ritualistic aspect.
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This fact alone suffices to portray that http//haqeeqat.org.pk/English%20Tafsir%20e%20Haqeeqat/00.%20Tabweeb/00024.%20Salat%20Suad%20Lam%20Waw/25.gif is a physical protocol. The basic perception infolded in the Root Root " " and Verbal Noun is of standing; straight position on feet as distinct from sitting, reclining or lying; or walking. In physical terms it is the most stable, established state of strength, alertness and equilibrium which other postures of sitting, reclining and lying flat lack. This state grants an ability to quickly react and respond to a sudden threat/attack.
Salaamun alayka,
So If I understood you correctly Aqimu AlSalata means "Stand Praying"/ "pray in standing position".
Thus you do not bow and kneel in your prayer, am I correct?salaam,
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And in your salaat article the verb 'establish' magically changes to 'perform' and you have the gall to tell me "I am slipping aimlessly on the entire floor"
it is clear you have no intention to engage in a meaningful debate. )
In a separate post, I will summarize my earlier posts in this thread later.
peace.
Salam god1quran1
Does the command in the following ayat 4213 "Aqeem ud deen" throw light on the verb "Aqeem" with reference to the discussion in this thread.
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Salam god1quran1
Does the command in the following ayat 4213 "Aqeem ud deen" throw light on the verb "Aqeem" with reference to the discussion in this thread.
Peace Novice.
Sure why not. The possible meanings here could be
- Establish the deen and do not be divided.
- Remain steadfast in deen and do not be divided.
What would not make any sense is
Perform the deen and do not be divided.
What I am trying to argue in this thread is that assuming there is a disagreement over the meaning of a noun, can we look at the meaning of the action verbs associated with the noun to find clues concerning its meaning.
So the exercise for the intellectually honest student of the Quran would be to make a list of verses where Salaat is mentioned along with the action verb. Then without any bias look at the meaning of each verb and see if the verse would make sense if Salaat is hypothesized to be some kind of a ritual.
As an example, in verse 1187 I have a hard time believing Salaat could be a 5 times-a-day ritual based on the action verb, for the verse does not make much sense.
When aqimus is translated as 'to establish' , I am not convinced that establishing salaat equates to praying 5 times a day as this verb can also be used with ideas. Examples would be establishing frameworks, laws, system etc.
aqimus can also mean 'to remain steadfast' which points to Salaat having a more wider meaning than just being reduced to a physical exercise.
In traditional muslim circles, notice the verbs that are used with Salaat to force it to become a ritual
- Lets 'perform' salaat
- Lets 'read' namaaz (salaat)
When asked where have these verbs been used in the Quran alongside Salaat, they have no answer! )