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Worship Allah and not the Quran

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    muslims
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    Its a statement which doesnt mean anything, until you 'define' what you mean by God or Allah. While this is possible, defining God 'Himself' is impossible.

    Salam,

    What is Allah?

    Say, "He is Allah , One,
    (1121)

    So wherever you turn
    there is the face of Allah
    (2115)

    Can we understand the above explanation?

    Nope! Unthinkable and unimaginable. Therefore, the reference of Allah as God in the Qur'an are subjected to the interpretation of Sura al-Ikhlas. The sura that defines what is Allah.

    Its reference is only for human beings who are only able to derive the understanding of Allah from the concept of God (claim of ownership etc). It is the process, but not the destination or true meanings of Allah. As equal to the issue of whether a deen is a religion, Allah is not God, among other gods.

    (read here, Why Allah is not God?)

    Peace brother. peace

    La Illah Ila Allah
    There is no god, there is only Allah.

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      Nazzam
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      Salam,

      What is Allah?

      Say, "He is Allah , One,
      (1121)

      So wherever you turn
      there is the face of Allah
      (2115)

      Can we understand the above explanation?

      Nope! Unthinkable and unimaginable. Therefore, the reference of Allah as God in the Qur'an are subjected to the interpretation of Sura al-Ikhlas. The sura that defines what is Allah.

      Its reference is only for human beings who are only able to derive the understanding of Allah from the concept of God (claim of ownership etc). It is the process, but not the destination or true meanings of Allah. As equal to the issue of whether a deen is a religion, Allah is not God, among other gods.

      Peace brother. peace

      We can understand these verses to a certain extent, far enough to dismiss concepts which contradict these verses. They are verses, they are not 'God'.

      What we can not do, is comprehend God.

      Peace yay

      ps I completely reject Ahmet Hulusi's conclusions about 'Allah'.

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        hawk99
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        Peace Muslims,

        You have a basic problem, and that is you defy or misunderstand language.

        Language

        1. a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are
          of the same community or nation.

        2. a particular communication system shared by a people of written symbols
          spoken words and movements.

        In English Allah = God

        In English Deen = religion

        You have created your very own language barrier!

        God bless

        peace

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          muslims
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          Peace Muslims,

          You have a basic problem, and that is you defy or misunderstand language.

          Language

          1. a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are
            of the same community or nation.

          2. a particular communication system shared by a people of written symbols
            spoken words and movements.

          In English Allah = God

          In English Deen = religion

          You have created your very own language barrier!

          God bless

          peace

          Peace hawk99,

          You are right, according to your understanding.

          It is the process, but not the destination or true meanings of Allah.

          Peace brother.

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            muslims
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            What we can not do, is comprehend God.

            Salam Nazzam,

            Agreed, including the "word God" and all meaning associated with it. handshake

            Its reference is only for human beings who are only able to derive the understanding of Allah from the concept of God (claim of ownership etc).

            Peace brother.

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              Nazzam
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              Peace hawk99,

              You are right, according to your understanding.

              Peace brother.

              A process can have a 'fixed terminology', based on the rules of grammar, human psychology and such, transforming only gradually (and very slowly) through time to cope with our development.

              You can try to direct the process (create your own vocabulary), but it will not stick or it will fail because the process is larger than the individual and outlives a human life. You can try to change it by force by political means (language revolution or reform), but that has been proven to bring more bad than good.

              You can not just dismiss what hawk said by using the relativistic words 'according to your understanding', you should focus on what he is arguing and give an answer.

              Peace )

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                muslims
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                You can not just dismiss what hawk said by using the relativistic words 'according to your understanding', you should focus on what he is arguing and give an answer.

                Salam,

                I did, but I believe he choose to rely on dogma and fallacy, instead of the actual word of Allah. There is no compulsion for him to accept my argument.

                In English Deen = religion

                Salam hawk99,

                Is this your argument? )

                1. "Madhab" is religion.
                2. "Deen" is not "Madhab".
                3. Therefore, Deen is religion (Madhab) in English.

                Why?

                Peace peace

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                  hawk99
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                  Peace hawk99,

                  You are right, according to your understanding.

                  Peace brother.

                  Not only my understanding, but by the folks who speak and understand English, who
                  you are trying but failing to communicate with in this forum, don't be so brickwall

                  = chair = two different languages, still a chair

                  = rug = two different languages, still a rug

                  Salam hawk99,

                  Is this your argument?

                  1. "Madhab" is religion.
                  2. "Deen" is not "Madhab".
                  3. Therefore, Deen is religion (Madhab) in English.

                  No that was not my argument, those are your words not mine. nope

                  God bless

                  peace

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                    muslims
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                    Salam Nazzam

                    Similarly..

                    1. Human beings understood Allah as God, among other gods.
                    2. Surah 112 said Allah is not equivalent to "God" (One... Nor is there to Him any equivalent)
                    3. Therefore, Allah is God. (among gods?)

                    Can you see what's wrong with your conclusion?

                    Peace

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                      muslims
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                      No that was not my argument, those are your words not mine. nope

                      Salam

                      Please refer to the dictionary and root words for "Deen" and "Madhab".

                      So that you can see your conclusion is not corroborated with the actual premise for religion and deen.

                      Therefore, it is false conclusion (no. 3; ie. your conclusion).. a dogma.

                      Peace brother.

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                        muslims
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                        Peace.

                        Not only my understanding, but by the folks who speak and understand English, who you are trying but failing to communicate with in this forum, don't be so brickwall

                        those are your words not mine. nope

                        Do you know which is the premise and the conclusion (argument)?

                        Don't confuse the "premise" with the "argument" (conclusion, no.3).

                        http//z5.ifrm.com/30336/15/0/f5229388/argument.png

                        1. "Madhab" is religion. <- Premise 1
                        2. "Deen" is not "Madhab". <- Premise 2

                        1. Therefore, Deen is religion (Madhab) in English. <- Your argument, conclusion

                        2. Human beings understood Allah as God, among other gods. <- Premise 1

                        3. Surah 112 said Allah is not equivalent to "God(s)" <- Premise 2
                          (One... Nor is there to Him any equivalent)


                        1. Therefore, Allah is God. (among gods?) <- Nazzam's argument, conclusion
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                          hawk99
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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.

                          1. Sects are condemned by God, don't pick one.

                          You say "Muslim atheism is a theological position in which the belief in religion
                          is rejected or absent but the teachings of the Quran are followed; My Definition

                          Having your own language can create unnecessary misunderstandings and confusion
                          that is my point.

                          You say,

                          1. "Madhab" is religion. <- Premise 1
                          2. "Deen" is not "Madhab". <- Premise 2

                          1. Therefore, Deen is religion (Madhab) in English. <- Your argument, conclusion

                          Again not my words, those are your words not mine. nope

                          Not only are you making up your own definitions, you also ascribe conclusions to me!
                          I'm a big boy I can speak for myself! I don't need you to draw conclusions for me!

                          God bless

                          peace

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                            muslims
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                            Again not my words, those are your words not mine. nope

                            Salam hawk99

                            Okay, you don't understand "Critical Thinking" and how to use proper reasoning.

                            You prefer the traditional thinking method, the dogmatic thinking method.

                            Understood! handshake

                            I'm a big boy I can speak for myself! I don't need you to draw conclusions for me!

                            In English Deen = religion

                            1. Therefore, Deen is religion (Madhab) in English.

                            Peace brother.

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                              hawk99
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                              Salam hawk99

                              Okay, you don't understand "Critical Thinking" and how to use proper reasoning. You are using traditional thinking.

                              Peace brother.

                              Peace Muslims,

                              You make up your own definitions, but I'm the one not using proper reasoning?
                              I think it's impolite to laugh at someone, but you're pushing me.

                              God bless

                              peace

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                                sword_of_tashayyu
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                                Y
                                ou do. Even more than you think. Your whole shia doctrine is defined by interaction with the ahl al-hadith, and it wasn't chrystallized until well into the 18th century.

                                Our school is ancient, you must be a fool. lol

                                Prove it to me that our school did not chrystallize until 18th century..hahahaa

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                                  hawk99
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                                  Next question, do you believe that our Master Mustafa (sawa) is infallible?

                                  Peace sword of tashayyu,

                                  We only have one master

                                  Do you not recognize the fact that GOD possesses the kingship of the heavens
                                  and the earth; that you have none besides GOD as your Lord and Master?

                                  God bless

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                                    sword_of_tashayyu
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                                    Do you not recognize the fact that GOD possesses the kingship of the heavens
                                    and the earth; that you have none besides GOD as your Lord and Master?

                                    You take Quran literally, lol.

                                    Master because he will intercede for his followers, and Master is a sign of respect, Prophet Muhammad (sawa) said Man Kuntum Mawla Fahaza Aliyyun Mawla. Prophet Muhammad (sawa) is my Master and Allah is my creator Lord.

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                                      hawk99
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                                      Peace sword of tashayyu,

                                      Again I am tempted to bring out the rotfl, are you joking? 2/107 is a metaphor?
                                      Oh boy

                                      God bless you

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                                        diamantinehoneybunch
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                                        Do you not recognize the fact that GOD possesses the kingship of the heavens
                                        and the earth; that you have none besides GOD as your Lord and Master?

                                        You take Quran literally, lol.

                                        Master because he will intercede for his followers, and Master is a sign of respect, Prophet Muhammad (sawa) said Man Kuntum Mawla Fahaza Aliyyun Mawla. Prophet Muhammad (sawa) is my Master and Allah is my creator Lord.

                                        You come here just to force people to commit idolatry like you do.

                                        Human being cannot intercede for other human beings.

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                                          nonplus
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                                          Do you not recognize the fact that GOD possesses the kingship of the heavens
                                          and the earth; that you have none besides GOD as your Lord and Master?

                                          You take Quran literally, lol.

                                          Master because he will intercede for his followers, and Master is a sign of respect, Prophet Muhammad (sawa) said Man Kuntum Mawla Fahaza Aliyyun Mawla. Prophet Muhammad (sawa) is my Master and Allah is my creator Lord.

                                          God is asking you if you recognize that "you have none besides GOD as your Lord and Master", and you answer to that is "NO, Mohammad is my Master"? Gutsy!

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