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A challenge to those who claim Quran states 5 salat daily

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    Wakas
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    peace good logic,

    I have already given you the references of the 5 daily salat earlier in the thread.

    And I have already replied. You use the same verses and similar argument as I already discuss in the article.

    I even asked you to exactly highlight wherein you differ with regard to timings. You highlighted ZERO differences.

    Please note, that is not to say there is no differences but if you can't be bothered highlighting them or presenting the information in the requested format, then I will not respond.

    The reason I used br. Joseph's article as the primary reference was he actually attempted to clarify each salat and its timing, thus making it easy to examine.

    All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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      good_logic
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      Peace Wakas.

      I have given you my answers and reasons for 5 salat per day from Qoran.

      I have also given you why I came to the conclusion of following the messenger. GOD always clarifies the disputes/disagreements by sending a messenger.

      With all due respect, I close by wishing you well with your tasks.

      May the Lord guide us to His true path.

      GOD bless you.
      Peace.

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        diamantinehoneybunch
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        Good Logic,

        I know you meant salat with 2,4,4,3,4 units in each of 5 salats respectively, right? The salat units can be found NOWHERE in the Qur'an.

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          good_logic
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          Peace Yuliana.

          I believe "salat" is preserved from Abraham. Including the units.

          Qoran corrected only what was corrupted/lost...

          We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Salat and the obligatory charity (Zakat)....

          In fact, according to the Quran, Islam is called the religion of Abraham, and Muhammad was a follower of Abraham. So were Isaac, Ismail, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, Jesus, and other messengers of God.

          Abraham was indeed an exemplary vanguard in his submission to God, a monotheist who never worshiped idols. Because he was appreciative of His Lord's blessings, He chose him and guided him in a straight path. We granted him happiness in this life, and in the Hereafter he will be with the righteous. Then we inspired you (Muhammad) to follow the religion of Abraham, the monotheist; he never was an idol worshiper. (16120-123)

          The practices have been preserved in their basic form since the time of Abraham despite the efforts of corruption and distortion by idol worshipers and disbelievers. Each messenger who came after Abraham purified and followed these practices in accordance .

          That is my understanding.

          GOD bless you.
          Peace.

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            diamantinehoneybunch
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            The ritual salats that are practised by Orthodox Jews, Orthodox Christians and Muslims are originated from Talmud.

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              good_logic
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              Peace Yuliana.

              I quoted Qoran not talmud.

              As far as I know "salat" originated from Abraham, Qoran {2173} {14 35-40}.

              " Rituals" are for those that do not know the true purpose of deen."Salat" It is a connection to the creator.
              A personal relationship with GOD requires honesty, obedience and sincerity.
              A rirual is meaningless if it does not change the person for the better

              If one is not happy with anything they should not do it.

              GOD bless you.
              Peace.

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                Man_of_Faith
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                I take salat absolutely as communication and seeking inspiration from God and it should be intelligible. Remember a part of The Book were salat is prescribed before an important testimony. Or were soldiers perform salat during a battle. It can be performed in any manner such as driving, riding, walking but best performed in a focused manner in calmness.

                I sometimes perform salat while driving and I see results almost instantly. Opportunities arise. It is clear why we are recommended or explicitly told to perform the salat phenomenon.

                I have abandoned the five prayer timings because I like many others felt no support from The Book on that matter. However, we should be conscious of God throughout the day and perform salat to help us with inspiration and choices. Salat is explicitly spoken out as prayers for guidance whenever you need some help.

                Fixed prayer timing periods are however seemingly prescribed as morning and evening and then at night after that (before bedtime). I find little support for fixed prayers during daytime except for calls on your Lord for guidance in your daily life. The Book often repeats about glorification moments at the beginning and the end of the day. It does rarely even mention anything in the day except one that I suppose is misunderstood to meaning to establish regular prayer/salat whenever required throughout the day as in receiving inspiration and active guidance.

                Birds have their salat too and that is how they are mindful of God through the way they are programmed for following God's system without any question such as flying in a certain formation or their species' special sound. And spiders have a distinct pattern on their web. They have autonomous salat. Humans are a bit more free willed and require our input but once commenced is rewarded by God's active guidance and inspiration to make our life choices and directions.

                We can say one if not the sole reason for salat is that we may have God's Will be done according to His System and Judgment. We seek to perform all our deeds by connecting to God's superior Judgement.

                We do not connect to God in salat to parrot a certain sequence that we trigger some magical buff. And we ought to know what we say during salat meaning the words must be thought through and it should be done in normal voice. Salat in a traditional way I could do on a bottle of booze but perhaps not if I wanted an intelligible communication. It all adds up, does it not?

                And with a bottle of booze God's link with superior Judgment is impaired.

                Peace

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                  Wakas
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                  peace good logic,

                  I respect your answer, but ultimately, for readers, it is unlikely to help them.

                  In fact, according to the Quran, Islam is called the religion of Abraham...

                  Can you provide the verse reference?

                  All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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                    good_logic
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                    Peace Wakas.

                    Thank you for your post.

                    Here are the verses you requested

                    , ...

                    Muhammad A Follower of Abraham*

                    16123
                    Then we inspired you (Muhammad) to follow the religion of Abraham,* the monotheist; he never was an idol worshiper.

                    We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Salat and the obligatory charity (Zakat)....

                    GOD bless you.
                    Peace.

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                      Wakas
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                      peace GL,

                      I did not see "Islam is called the religion of Abraham" in those verses. Can you simply quote the verse you are referring to AND highlight the word "islam" in it.

                      Thanks.

                      All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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                        Bender
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                        Peace Yuliana.

                        As far as I know "salat" originated from Abraham, Qoran {2173} {14 35-40}.

                        GOD bless you.
                        Peace.

                        Salaam good logic,

                        How did you conclude from {2173} {14 35-40} that salaat orginated from Ibrahim?

                        Salaam,
                        Bender

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                          good_logic
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                          Peace Bender.

                          Thank you for your question.
                          Check these verses out

                          1439
                          "Praise be to God for granting me, despite my old age, Ismail and Isaac. My Lord answers the prayers.

                          1440
                          "My Lord, make me one who consistently observes Salat, and also my children. Our Lord, please answer my prayers.

                          And

                          2172
                          And we granted him Isaac and Jacob as a gift, and we made them both righteous.

                          2173
                          We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Salat and the Zakat.* To us, they were devoted worshipers.

                          GOD bless you .

                          Peace.

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                            Bender
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                            Peace Bender.

                            Thank you for your question.
                            Check these verses out

                            1439
                            "Praise be to God for granting me, despite my old age, Ismail and Isaac. My Lord answers the prayers.

                            1440
                            "My Lord, make me one who consistently observes Salat, and also my children. Our Lord, please answer my prayers.

                            And

                            2172
                            And we granted him Isaac and Jacob as a gift, and we made them both righteous.

                            2173
                            We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Salat and the Zakat.* To us, they were devoted worshipers.

                            GOD bless you .

                            Peace.

                            Salaam good logic,

                            Yes I can see that the word sallaat is used in those verses, but I do not understand how you derived that it ORGINATED from Ibrahim.

                            Salaam,
                            Bender

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                              good_logic
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                              Peace Bender.

                              I do not recall seeing "salat" mentioned before Abraham either in the bible or Qoran. Even though GOD mentioned Noah, Adam...

                              Unless you or others know otherwise.

                              So I am assuming " salat" originated with Abraham?

                              Thank you brother.

                              Peace.

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                                uma
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                                Salaams all

                                I wish I had enough time to read all previous comments before I post but unfortunately don't so forgive me if I say something repeated or out of context.

                                The way I see salaat

                                2125

                                Meaning Take your prayer from the Station of Ibraheem.
                                For me this ayat is enough and that's how I pray, how they do in our Islamic capital Makkah.

                                This is the only way the whole ummah will pray in unity. The point of Congregation is unity.

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                                  GODsubmitter
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                                  Lately I am more inclined to think that Salat is inspiration and connection to the Divinity when we achieve the enlightened state without our thoughts (programing-data playing in our minds from memories) and we align with the Divinity, that's why it is said in the Qur'an that birds know their Salat.

                                  Now, perhaps at one stage, the 5 daily ritual/namaz may be useful to someone in a mode of taming or disciplining his ego and his mundane/pagan nature...

                                  PS
                                  Abraham might have been a historical person, but he is certainly more a symbol (Brahma) (Av-ram=Aba r*m, then Avraham) and "he" didn't originate or invent the alignment with the Divinity, "he" is just a symbol of that total adherence.

                                  Peace

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                                    Bender
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                                    Peace Bender.

                                    I do not recall seeing "salat" mentioned before Abraham either in the bible or Qoran. Even though GOD mentioned Noah, Adam...

                                    Unless you or others know otherwise.

                                    So I am assuming " salat" originated with Abraham?

                                    Thank you brother.

                                    Peace.

                                    Salaam good logic,

                                    I find this very strange reasoning. Is this method of reasoning only for sallaat or also for other things?

                                    Just a couple of things that comes to mind now

                                    ==> 1958 Those are the ones whom God has blessed from among the prophets from the progeny of Adam, and those We carried with Noah, and from the progeny of Abraham and Israel, and from whom We have guided and chosen. When the revelations of the Almighty are recited to them, they fall down prostrating, and in tears.
                                    1959 Then, generations came after THEM who lost the SALLAAT and followed desires. They will find their consequences.
                                    who are THEM in 1959 does it include also Adam and Nuh, if not why not?

                                    ==> 3117 O my son, hold the contact prayer and advocate righteousness and prohibit vice, and be patient to what befalls you. These are the most honorable traits.
                                    can you prove that Luqmaan and his son where AFTER Ibrahim?

                                    ==> 1087 And We inspired to Moses and his brother "Let your people leave their homes in Egypt, and let these homes be your qibla, and hold the contact prayer. And give good news to the believers."
                                    qibla orginated from Musa and Harun?

                                    ==> 1926 "So eat and drink and be happy. If you see any human being, then say 'I have vowed an SAWMAN for the Almighty, so I will not talk today to any of mankind.'"
                                    Sawm orginated from Meryem?

                                    ==> 2173 is not ONLY about Ibrahim, so not sure why you left the others out of competition.

                                    salaam,
                                    Bender

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                                      unknownuser
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                                      Lately I am more inclined to think that Salat is inspiration and connection to the Divinity when we achieve the enlightened state without our thoughts (programing-data playing in our minds from memories) and we align with the Divinity, that's why it is said in the Qur'an that birds know their Salat.

                                      Now I'm also think the same.

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                                        good_logic
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                                        Peace Bender.

                                        Thank you for your post.

                                        Have you forgotten the verse I gave you? {16123}

                                        GOD did not ask to follow " milat" Luqman" or " noah" or "Adam"...

                                        He asked to follow " millat" Abraham. Does "millat" include the rites that include "salat"?

                                        GOD bless you brother.

                                        Peace.

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                                          Bender
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                                          Peace Bender.

                                          Thank you for your post.

                                          Have you forgotten the verse I gave you? {16123}

                                          GOD did not ask to follow " milat" Luqman" or " noah" or "Adam"...

                                          He asked to follow " millat" Abraham. Does "millat" include the rites that include "salat"?

                                          GOD bless you brother.

                                          Peace.

                                          Salaam,

                                          Your claim was "salaat orginated from Ibrahim" so I do not see a link with your reaction above hmm

                                          RED I dunno, you tell me. I don't even know that sallaat has rites.

                                          Salaam,
                                          Bender

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