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Worship Allah and not the Quran

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    diamantinehoneybunch
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    Salam,

    If I have no other choice and need to choose at least one sect in order to free myself from all other sects, the least is to be identified as Muslim Atheism, since to be called as just a "Muslim" is very misleading and competitive. confused

    Peace.

    Salaam,

    I think you mean QURANIST atheist.

    Atheist can't be a muslim because they don't believe in GOD.

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      muslims
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      Salaam,

      I think you mean QURANIST atheist.

      Atheist can't be a muslim because they don't believe in GOD.

      Salaam,

      The true interpretation of Sura al-Ikhlas reveals that Allah is not "God", this is acceptable. (read book).

      Nor is there to Him any equivalent
      (1124)

      Further, it is safe for us to say we don't know what is Allah and focus on our duty in the Qur'an. This is so since the Qur'an is a book about human beings and living creatures. It is a book about us and our duty.

      Peace.

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        Azz
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        Did the meaning of the word "atheist" change or something? It bluntly means the denial of any sort of higher being or force. You can't follow the Quran and also call yourself an atheist of any sort, can you?

        People will always try to divide you up and confine you to sects no matter what you say, it means less work needed for them to actually look into what they're discussing (an attitude way too common in discussions regarding faith these days...admittedly I'm not completely guilt-free of doing this as well, though I try to avoid doing so) since they've put you in a category to focus on. I don't think that will ever change.

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          muslims
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          Did the meaning of the word "atheist" change or something? It bluntly means the denial of any sort of higher being or force. You can't follow the Quran and also call yourself an atheist of any sort, can you?

          People will always try to divide you up and confine you to sects no matter what you say, it means less work needed for them to actually look into what they're discussing (an attitude way too common in discussions regarding faith these days...admittedly I'm not completely guilt-free of doing this as well, though I try to avoid doing so) since they've put you in a category to focus on. I don't think that will ever change.

          Salam,

          The definition...

          Muslim atheism
          is a theological position
          in which the belief in religion is rejected or absent
          but the
          teachings of the Qur'an are followed

          facts comparison...

          Ibrahim was not a Jew <- Ibrahim has no religion. So as Muhammad. Nonsectarian.
          nor a Christian
          but he was (an) upright (man) <- showing 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 religious matters - 3030-32
          (367)

          Peace brother.

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            Nazzam
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            I guess quranist atheism would be possible, though its a biased term and violates objectivity.

            The qur'an, while limiting itself as the sole source of authority in religion, is a book which wasn't meant to limit humans development, it was meant to inspire people to research nature with the help of a sound spiritual guide.

            Using the suffix -ist means you adhere to a theological doctrine, while although a doctrine is processed in the text, the qur'an is more than that.

            As for atheism, this is biased too. The premise is that there can be no God, while this is unscientific. A 'correct' (unbiased) scientific philosophical stance is agnosticism; most scientists who are irreligious will define themselves as such. Even Richard Dawkins, who prefers to use the term atheist just to avoid this kind of semantic discussions, said in his book 'The God Delusion' and in many interviews that strictly speaking, he is 'an agnostic who tends very much to atheism'.

            Be what you want, but be it yourself.

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              Azz
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              @muslims That definition only seems to have elements of '"organized religion" in mind though, "religion" means so many things

              @Nazzam Agreed

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                Nazzam
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                Like the concept of 'atheist Jew'. But a Jew is an ethnic term, not a religious one.

                Quran is a religious book. U are walking on thin ice

                If you follow the teachings of the quran, then you will follow its most important one

                God IS.

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                  diamantinehoneybunch
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                  Salaam,

                  The true interpretation of Sura al-Ikhlas reveals that Allah is not "God", this is acceptable. (read book).

                  Nor is there to Him any equivalent
                  (1124)

                  Further, it is safe for us to say we don't know what is Allah and focus on our duty in the Qur'an. This is so since the Qur'an is a book about human beings and living creatures. It is a book about us and our duty.

                  Peace.

                  I meant God with capital G, not 'god'

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                    muslims
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                    Like the concept of 'atheist Jew'. But a Jew is an ethnic term, not a religious one.

                    Quran is a religious book. U are walking on thin ice )

                    If you follow the teachings of the quran, then you will follow its most important one

                    God IS.

                    Salam

                    The Qur'an is not a religious book, and Islam is not a religion.

                    Peace

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                      muslims
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                      I meant God with capital G, not 'god'

                      Salam

                      As I said, sura al-Ikhlas and I don't know what is Allah. All I know is that I have a duty to be fulfilled according to the terms of the Qur'an.

                      Nor is there to Him any equivalent
                      (1124)

                      Peace

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                        muslims
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                        @muslims That definition only seems to have elements of '"organized religion" in mind though, "religion" means so many things

                        @Nazzam Agreed

                        Salam

                        The definition...
                        ...
                        in which the belief in religion is rejected or absent

                        Peace.

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                          sword_of_tashayyu
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                          Firstly i did not mention that Arabic was the language of Allah All-Mighty

                          So you agree that it is created. Talking about our school, the school of Ahlul Bayt, your sect did not exist at ALL throughout history.. rotfl

                          Unless you imply that you are mutazillite. The Mutazili scholars also relied on ahadith from the Sunni (ie we call 'amma) sources.

                          Next question, do you believe that our Master Mustafa (sawa) is infallible?

                          And on another note to give divinity to a created book is shirk and you worship the Quran

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                            sword_of_tashayyu
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                            QA is not a sect because unlike sects such as Sunni / Shi'a / Ahmadiyya / Ismaili etc, in this pure creed of Abraham, anyone who believes in one God and oneness of God, don't set up partners with God, believe in the Last Day etc have already been muslims, they don't have to pronounce the testimony of faith to become a Muslim.

                            Sorry i am itching to respond to you, cant help it. How about those who oppressed the Family of the Prophet (sawa) and supported them?

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                              Nazzam
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                              Salaam,

                              The true interpretation of Sura al-Ikhlas reveals that Allah is not "God", this is acceptable. (read book).

                              Nor is there to Him any equivalent
                              (1124)

                              Further, it is safe for us to say we don't know what is Allah and focus on our duty in the Qur'an. This is so since the Qur'an is a book about human beings and living creatures. It is a book about us and our duty.

                              Peace.

                              Dangerous grounds.

                              But the premise that the qur'an states that there is no God, is incorrect, it clearly states otherwise.

                              But..

                              It is correct that God can not be described, not even by the word God.

                              It is correct that any concept you may have about God, is deficient, and thus, wrong.

                              It is even correct that the non religious, even the atheist, is often nearer to God than many religious people, cause a non-religious person often has a 'clean slate' on this subject and is sceptic and critical, which are very big virtues most religious people dont possess, and even reject.

                              It is true the qur'an is a guide, but no book of law. You say the book is about us and your duty, no that is a simplification. Before everything, it is about introducing people to the existence of God.

                              Strictly spoken, we don't know anything, but what we can know, is that there is a God. The standpoint that there is no, is untenable.

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                                muslims
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                                Firstly i did not mention that Arabic was the language of Allah All-Mighty

                                So you agree that it is created. Talking about our school, the school of Ahlul Bayt, your sect did not exist at ALL throughout history.. rotfl

                                Unless you imply that you are mutazillite. The Mutazili scholars also relied on ahadith from the Sunni (ie we call 'amma) sources.

                                Next question, do you believe that our Master Mustafa (sawa) is infallible?

                                Salam,

                                All things are created but it is ridiculous to assume that Muhammad can create "makhluq" through his speech (the Qur'an).

                                Further, why are you making personal assumptions on my behalf?

                                Is this how you make your point?

                                Peace

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                                  Nazzam
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                                  Salam

                                  The Qur'an is not a religious book, and Islam is not a religion.

                                  Peace

                                  Islam is a religion, therefore the book is a religious book.

                                  Islam is a religion, cause its a proclamation of Gods existence.

                                  The quran is a religious book, cause its islams scripture.

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                                    Nazzam
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                                    Sorry i am itching to respond to you, cant help it. How about those who oppressed the Family of the Prophet (sawa) and supported them?

                                    Your historiography is fictitious.

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                                      muslims
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                                      Dangerous grounds.

                                      But the premise that the qur'an states that there is no God, is incorrect, it clearly states otherwise.

                                      But..

                                      It is correct that God can not be described, not even by the word God.

                                      It is correct that any concept you may have about God, is deficient, and thus, wrong.

                                      It is even correct that the non religious, even the atheist, is often nearer to God than many religious people, cause a non-religious person often has a 'clean slate' on this subject and is sceptic and critical, which are very big virtues most religious people dont possess, and even reject.

                                      It is true the qur'an is a guide, but no book of law. You say the book is about us and your duty, no that is a simplification. Before everything, it is about introducing people to the existence of God.

                                      Strictly spoken, we don't know anything, but what we can know, is that there is a God. The standpoint that there is no, is untenable.

                                      Salam

                                      So it is wrong to believe that "Nor is there to Him any equivalent" (1124) and the teaching of the Qur'an is followed (refer to definition).

                                      Why?

                                      Peace

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                                        sword_of_tashayyu
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                                        All things are created but it is ridiculous to assume that Muhammad can create "makhluq" through his speech (the Qur'an).

                                        Further, why are you making personal assumptions on my behalf?

                                        Is this how you make your point?

                                        You did not answer my question, is the Prophet (sawa) infallible?

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                                          muslims
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                                          Islam is a religion, therefore the book is a religious book.

                                          Islam is a religion, cause its a proclamation of Gods existence.

                                          The quran is a religious book, cause its islams scripture.

                                          Salam

                                          Can you prove your conclusion from the ayat in the Qur'an?

                                          Peace.

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