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    muslims
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    English Your only god is GOD

    Okay, I already read the translation, nothing new and the translation still sounds funny.

    So, what is your point and how it answer the issue I'm pointing out in this thread ?

    Or, do you understand the issue? (refer here, 1, 2, 3, 4)

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      hawk99
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      Okay, I already read the translation, nothing new and the translation still sounds funny.

      So, what is your point and how it answer the issue I'm pointing out in this thread ?

      Or, do you understand the issue? (refer here, 1, 2, 3, 4)

      Peace muslims,

      I understand the thread and what I take from it is that you are very confused and your confusion is self inflicted
      due to stubbornness

      http//i2.wp.com/personalityspirituality.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/stubbornness-hand-200.jpg?resize=
      200%2C300S

      But by God's leave there is room for growth. Insha'Allah we'll be witness to that occurance.

      rotfl ;D

      God bless

      peace

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        muslims
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        Good example, this how a True Muslim response, after reading the Quran and claimed Allah taught them.

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          hawk99
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          Good example, this how a True Muslim response, after reading the Quran and claimed Allah taught them.

          Peace muslims,

          I only answered your question, trying to be helpful and constructive, no offense intended. Thanks for referring to
          me as a "true Muslim"

          God bless

          peace

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            muslims
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            Okay, no problem. . . and you are a True Muslim, and anyone with their "creed" (iman) and "action" (amal) to obey Allah is a True Muslim.

            Even though many failed to follow the exact rules etc and still searching for truth , but this is normal , no one is perfect.

            They are True Muslim.

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              muslims
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              Allah is not God

              http//download.ahmedhulusi.org/download/pdf/en/allah_en.pdf
              http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX7BfCjXkk4
              http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eVHyoSb2JE
              http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzL2FmrofFw
              http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0M5bOToLtw

              Shirk (forgiven) and the "duality" of God.

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                diamantinehoneybunch
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                If you define a word in a certain language using a scripture, it would become problematic. Scriptures like the Quran are not lexicons or dictionaries.

                The Arabs have been using Allah for centuries, even before the Quran existed. Christian Arabs also use Allah and say Allah has a son named .
                Allah = an Arabic word.

                It is a false lingual fact to say the Arabic word Allah is not God. Don't define a word using your favourite scripture. Quran is not a lexicon. Even in Lane's lexicon, Allah is translated into God (capital g).

                Some different words in a particular language may be the same when they are translated in another language.

                And lastly, when someone disagrees or speaks up views that are opposing to yours, please do not ridicule or mock them. You have done a lot here, not only to me, but to others too.

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                  muslims
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                  The Arabs have been using Allah for centuries, even before the Quran existed. Christian Arabs also use Allah and say Allah has a son named .
                  Allah = an Arabic word.

                  Are you referring to the above link and documents ?

                  Because if you did, I don't know what is the issue you are trying to raise.

                  or maybe you don't read and only make blank comments.

                  Blank comments, blank accusations, blank claims, blank denials, blank statements etc. . .

                  . . .

                  And lastly, when someone disagrees or speaks up views that are opposing to yours, please do not ridicule or mock them. You have done a lot here, not only to me, but to others too.

                  Don't make blind accusations and speak lies , especially if you are not familiar with the rules of logic, fallacy and rules of engagement in the Quran.

                  or I may asked you to prove your contentions.

                  and don't even be so quick to condemn and judge people are such and such etc, and act as if you are a saint and gifted, truly guided by Allah etc. .
                  you are not, and you are speaking nonsense, sorry.

                  try reasoning. .

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                    diamantinehoneybunch
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                    Blank comments, blank accusations, blank claims, blank denials, blank statements etc. . .

                    I was again speaking up my views. Is it a crime? Why do you have to be so agressive when someone posts things that oppose to your views? You use all these words because I say something that you disagree.

                    I made those comments because you often base your arguments on Allah issue by making Quran as lexical book. Instead of keep telling someone how much they "don't know logical fallacy", you should learn not to repeat the same arguments too.

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                      diamantinehoneybunch
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                      and don't even be so quick to condemn and judge people are such and such etc, and act as if you are a saint and gifted, truly guided by Allah etc. .

                      Sounds too defensive. Maybe you should read all your posts. All your posts and see that you are the one who have made a lot of quick judgement against others and have condemned a lot.
                      You are the one who acts like you know "arguments" very much, but all you do is attacking those who disagree with you by calling them nonsense and say that people who disagree with you don't know reasoning, arguments blablabla etc while you arrogantly repeat same arguments, only different wordings, to prove you right.

                      you are not, and you are speaking nonsense, sorry.

                      try reasoning. .

                      You say all these because I disagree with you.

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                        muslims
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                        I was again speaking up my views. Is it a crime? Why do you have to be so agressive when someone posts things that oppose to your views? You use all these words because I say something that you disagree.

                        I made those comments because you often base your arguments on Allah issue by making Quran as lexical book. Instead of keep telling someone how much they "don't know logical fallacy", you should learn not to repeat the same arguments too.

                        I'm not being aggressive, but. . .

                        I don't know what is the issue you are trying to raise.

                        It's like I'm speaking about Asia , and you are speaking about there is one planet in the universe called Pluto. What ? confused

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                          muslims
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                          Sounds too defensive. Maybe you should read all your posts. All your posts and see that you are the one who have made a lot of quick judgement against others and have condemned a lot.
                          You are the one who acts like you know "arguments" very much, but all you do is attacking those who disagree with you by calling them nonsense and say that people who disagree with you don't know reasoning, arguments blablabla etc while you arrogantly repeat same arguments, only different wordings, to prove you right.
                          You say all these because I disagree with you.

                          Really? Please quote my statement. .and distinguish whether I'm attacking the. .

                          1. Contention, or
                          2. Person making the contention.

                          Prove it.

                          Obviously yours are not attacking on my "contention", but attacking on the "person making the contention". laugh

                          p.s. by the way, the "nonsense" is about the "contention", quote all my statement and see what the word is referring to. .

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                            hawk99
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                            If you define a word in a certain language using a scripture, it would become problematic. Scriptures like the Quran are not lexicons or dictionaries.

                            The Arabs have been using Allah for centuries, even before the Quran existed. Christian Arabs also use Allah and say Allah has a son named .
                            Allah = an Arabic word.

                            It is a false lingual fact to say the Arabic word Allah is not God. Don't define a word using your favourite scripture. Quran is not a lexicon. Even in Lane's lexicon, Allah is translated into God (capital g).

                            Some different words in a particular language may be the same when they are translated in another language.

                            And lastly, when someone disagrees or speaks up views that are opposing to yours, please do not ridicule or mock them. You have done a lot here, not only to me, but to others too.

                            Agreed,

                            Peace muslims,

                            Sometimes an idea or subject is too difficult to grasp laugh

                            We all have limitations rotfl

                            Are you referring to the above link and documents ?

                            Because if you did, I don't know what is the issue you are trying to raise.

                            or maybe you don't read and only make blank comments.

                            Blank comments, blank accusations, blank claims, blank denials, blank statements etc. . .

                            . . .
                            Don't make blind accusations and speak lies , especially if you are not familiar with the rules of logic, fallacy and rules of engagement in the Quran.

                            or I may asked you to prove your contentions.

                            and don't even be so quick to condemn and judge people are such and such etc, and act as if you are a saint and gifted, truly guided by Allah etc. .
                            you are not, and you are speaking nonsense, sorry.

                            try reasoning. .

                            Wow, is there a psychiatrist in the house! brickwall

                            God bless

                            peace

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                              muslims
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                              So is the discussion about Asia or Pluto ? confused

                              It's like I'm speaking about Asia , and you are speaking about there is one planet in the universe called Pluto. What ? confused

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                                Zulf
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                                In the midst of the usual mud slinging and wrestling of egos... I just want to pose one question

                                If Allah is not God, or a god, then what is Allah and what is a god, and what is God?
                                If someone could elaborate on this, in simple words, I'd be happy. I actually find it quite interesting. I see it that we are not supposed to associate ANYTHING with Allah, except perhaps certain qualities like wahid, or rahman etc. In this sense, we can simply not define Allah properly. But on the other hand, what are the definitions of god and God that make them incompatible with Allah? Doesn't it simply depend on the definition? Suppose you DEFINE God=Allah, then it is just a matter of usage of language.

                                In any case, I'm going to read that pdf, Muhammad's Allah by Hulusi, that member muslims linked to, and see what it says and to see if the author will be able to explain in a clear language why Allah is not a God.

                                Peace all. Peace.

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                                  muslims
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                                  In any case, I'm going to read that pdf, Muhammad's Allah by Hulusi, that member muslims linked to, and see what it says and to see if the author will be able to explain in a clear language why Allah is not a God.

                                  Yes, I suggest you read the book and the explanation is very clear about the concept of tawheed, the true nature of "no shirk" in the doctrine of Islam. It is just a simple book.

                                  In summary, none is equivalent to Allah. . and we must not associate anything at ALL with Allah, absolutely no "duality".

                                  . . .

                                  Suppose you DEFINE God=Allah, then it is just a matter of usage of language.

                                  The actual issue in this thread about what is in the book, ie. what is the true nature of "no shirk" in the doctrine of Islam.
                                  It is not the issue of translation of "Ilah" or "Allah".

                                  1. There is no God in the doctrine of Islam

                                  No (&#1575 God (&#1614 Only (&#1575 Allah (&#1615

                                  However, it has been interrupted by the "issue of translation", it ended here. . .

                                  Get back to the topic Unity in Diversity.

                                  That's better. . laugh

                                  I then post the book etc relating to the main issue of this thread, but then people raise the issue of translation, and say such and such, claim such and such etc. I guess they don't read and just answer.

                                  So, now I'm quite confused which issue they are referring to

                                  1. The true nature of "no shirk" in the doctrine of Islam, or
                                  2. The translation issue of "Allah" and "Ilah".

                                  It's like I'm speaking about Asia , and you are speaking about there is one planet in the universe called Pluto. What ? confused

                                  If they want to discuss the issue of translation, then the issue remains unanswered is in this post.

                                  http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9606622.msg352206#msg352206
                                  http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9606622.msg352209#msg352209
                                  http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9606622.msg352221#msg352221
                                  http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9606622.msg352225#msg352225

                                  However, this thread is not about the issue of translation of "Ilah" or "Allah" etc. . .
                                  but it is about tawheed, "no shirk", no duality.

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                                    Man_of_Faith
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                                    Peace,

                                    Allah is a powerful energy in the universe and the only one of that kind. Nothing in existence that we know of can rival with God and according to The Master there is nothing either. And how can you challenge God too considered we are all within a say from being put out of misery should Allah want (says die and you die).

                                    But I suppose muslims would like to get back to his topic of unity within diversity however weird idea that sounds.

                                    Personally I think sects with additional gods have a problem being accepted by The Master though. You cannot expect Allah to like not trying to invite to The Master's command and criticize them for what they do by informing them about the one God and why it would not work with many gods in command simultaneously. That would be utter chaos.

                                    But, to give a little credit to 'muslims', I would say that the assembly should respect and accept those misguided and in a friendly and strategical way invite to the assembly of God. And that respect as long as they do not turn violent and oppressive and then only use as much violence as required to settle things. But zealotry to force the command of God upon people is not allowed.

                                    God bless you

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                                      muslims
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                                      But I suppose muslims would like to get back to his topic of unity within diversity however weird idea that sounds.

                                      The whole theme of the Quran is telling the story of our Prophets and the Believers being killed, stoned, attack, oppressed etc. .
                                      and people are fighting and kill each other, battle, oppression, crimes, complicating the law and order etc . .
                                      simply because there is no "freedom of ways of life".
                                      This is the main theme of the Quran.

                                      The opposite idea of the above theme is "unconditional freedom of religion"
                                      This is what distinguish Islam from other religions
                                      There is no religion can give "unconditional freedom of religion"

                                      For you is your deen (sectarianism)
                                      and for me is my deen (unconditional freedom of religion, unity within diversity)."
                                      (109.6)

                                      The whole system of the Quran is, to bring balance and simplify our life for the foundation of "unconditional freedom of religion"
                                      So that people can unite, and there is "unity within diversity". . peaceful living.

                                      The core values of Islam is that there is no argument in the areas of

                                      1. Nature of their Texts and Belief.
                                      2. Nature of their God.
                                      3. Nature of their Rituals.

                                      So. . I believe it is not weird, it is the main theme of the Quran and Islam.

                                      Islam was revealed for this purpose, unconditional freedom of religion, unity within diversity

                                      To each of you We prescribed a law and a method <- it is Allah who made them that way
                                      Had Allah willed <- meaning, Allah had not wished for one religion, please respect Allah wishes!
                                      He would have made you one nation

                                      and I believe Muhammad has no time to preach and compile the Quran
                                      because he take his sword and go to battle, they are establishing unconditional freedom of religion and unity within diversity
                                      They jihad against the hypocrites in all religions, and they unite with True Believers in all religions.

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                                        JavaLatte
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                                        I suppose "Unity within Diversity" most likely will work if all parties/groups (who are willing to unite) are not being selfish and genuinely uphold & apply tolerance to achieve peaceful situation for all parties/groups.

                                        Peace.

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                                          muslims
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                                          I believe this is the basic principles and which must be incorporated in every Constitution.

                                          The core values of Islam is that there is no argument in the areas of

                                          1. Nature of their Texts and Belief.
                                          2. Nature of their God.
                                          3. Nature of their Rituals.

                                          For that, you shall preach and be upright (living justly balanced)
                                          as you have been commanded
                                          and do not follow their wishes (for sectarianism). And say

                                          ?I believe in all that God has sent down from Scripture, <- nature of their texts and belief
                                          and I was commanded to be with justice with you. <- Muslim's concern, creating balance in the society
                                          God is our Lord and your Lord. <- nature of their God
                                          We have our deeds and you have your deeds. <- nature of their rituals/practices
                                          There is no argument between us and you. <- unity within diversity
                                          God will gather us all together, and to Him is the ultimate destiny.?
                                          42.15

                                          and . .no religion on earth can be more tolerance as what is in Islam.

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