New article: The meanings of Salat as stated by The Quran

bookish

Excellent post brother Taro. It seems clear that Salat isn't just ritual prayer. Commitment is also a good meaning of Salat...given the verses you have shared.

FreedomStands

I like that, and you seem to like that word very much based on your posts! Welcome back to the forum!

reel

Recently, when researching on the meaning of Salaat I came across an article that holds similar view. It said salaat can also mean taking oath. The writer used 95 So when the restricted months have passed, then you may kill those who have set up partners wherever you find them, take them, surround them, and stand against them at every point. If they repent, hold the Salat, and contribute towards betterment, then you shall leave them alone. God is Forgiving, Compassionate.

I tried to look for the article again to post it here. I should have bookmarked it. Its not coming in GSR.

Wakas

this one ?
http//mypercept.co.uk/articles/disproved_traditional_salat.htm

reel

Thanks Wakas for the link. Yes, this is the one. I remember you gave it to me earlier. I forgot about it. Bad!

FreedomStands

So who here is teaching people to not pray in the usual method practiced for the last thousand years or so?

Man_of_Faith

raises hand

FreedomStands

raises hand

haha made me laugh! Ok we have one! Who else? Anyone?

The song playing now is "Don't Falter"

Taro_Hiroshi

this one ?
http//mypercept.co.uk/articles/disproved_traditional_salat.htm

I have to give credit to "the author of the article" you have linked to in your post. Because one part of the article about Salat, in the first post in this thread, was inspired by the article you have linked to.

Here is the part that was inspired by the article you have linked to in your post

Quran 95 So when the restricted months have passed, then you may kill those who have set up partners wherever you find them, take them, surround them, and stand against them at every point. If they repent, hold the Salat, and contribute towards betterment, then you shall leave them alone. God is Forgiving, Compassionate.

According to verse 95 above, the messenger and the believers should not attack the polytheists (those who have set up partners) if they repent, hold the Salat and contribute towards betterment. If Salat means Ritual prayer in verse 95 above, then this means that the polytheists must begin to practice Ritual Prayer if they want to make peace with the believers. Does this sound reasonable? Does this sound just? Is there compulsion in Islam? Can the believers compel the polytheists to practice Ritual prayer? Can the believers demand that the polytheists must practice Ritual prayer if they want to remain safe from their attacks? What is the Quranic view on this issue?

I have learned many things about "true islam (monotheism)" from Layth, Ayman, Edip, Wakas, Arnold, Pazuzu, Tanveer, TheQuranAloneRevolution, Uq, Timur, Truthseeker11 and other members in this forum. You have all been my teachers in my journey to find the truth. Your explanations of the teachings of the Quran has been invaluable. And I am indebted to you for inspiring me with your dedication and hard work for this community.

Your efforts are appreciated.

May the God reward you all.

Peace and best regards,

Taro.

runninglikezebras

The quote contains a misunderstanding about "the associators". These aren't arab pagans but trinitarian christians. As such; 95 is not enforcing idolators to do something that is uncommon for them. It's very normal for christians to pray.

See http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9607726.0

@Taro, be careful which teachers you follow, some of them (imho the majority of those you listed) have misconceptions about Quran.