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    Al_Khidr
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    Salaam Alen

    You said no offense for being too long, you copied A. Muhammad's website and pasted here. All those arguments have been disputed.

    I have a question for you. Look at this verse below

    Qur?aan 5249
    Also during the night glorify Him, and at dawn as the stars fade away.

    My question is would you say this verse is referring to the Fajr (Dawn) Salaat?

    After all, the concept of Raka is a relative one as shown, and one Raka can be conducted by two different people in totally different times, thus person A may do 3 raka's in the same time that person B has done 5 or 6. But if we accept that the concession in 4101 to be TIME related then the shortening of the Salat would affect all believers symmetrically.
    Moreover, this interpretation, which is TIME related, is more logical since it is not based on assumptions that do not exist in the Quran ..... The assumption of a minimum number of Raka is not in the Quran, plus ofcourse, the whole concept of a Raka (made of one standing, one bowing and the traditional two prostrations) is not in the Quran. The Quran speaks of the 3 positions in a specific order but there are no restrictions on the frequency of each. The majority of Muslims prostrate twice in every Raka. The Quran does not specify once or twice or more, hence who is to say that one who prostrates five or six times is in violation of any Quranic command?

    No offence, brothers and sister. angel
    I?m truly sorry for being sooooooo long. peace angel sun
    As salamu alaykum. jedi jedi

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      Alen you have said this

      ?The root of the word 'zulufann' is 'Zulfa'. This word is used in the Quran to mean near or adjacent?

      and you, Alen said this

      ?As a result, the phrase 'zulufann min al-layl' means the near/adjacent part of the night. The obvious question is near to what??

      I would like to provide you with some information from Basma Khalifa when she debated Omar Edibat on Salaat. Below are Basma Khalifa?s words

      ?The second key expression is the use of "zulafan mina allayl" or "during the night". You based your conclusion on a very wrong grammatical basis. The word "Zulafan" is a simple plural form of the word "Zulafah" which means "part". No proximity, closeness or nearness is involved hear. You are mistaken with another word that has the same Arabic letters but pronounced different. This word is "Zulfa" with no "a" after the "L" and it means near and cannot, by any mean, have a plural form. Please check the Arabic and examine how God's perfect word is written and how its "Tashkeel" or" vowel indication" is clear.

      You can see that some of the other translators, have combined "near" and "parts" in their translation of that verse, others used the word approaches and the rest have failed to translate the real meaning of the word. This is all because of their ignorance of the real meaning of the word "Zulafan" and the mix up with the other word that means "near".

      The third key word is the preposition" Mina" or "of the". If we translate word by word, "Zulafan mina allayl" would be "parts of the night". Again no proximity or closeness is involved here. The contact prayer we are commanded to observe is falling in any part of the night and is mentioned by name as a single contact prayer "Salat al Ashaa" in 2458. No confusion, no meditation or supplication. It's one, single contact prayer to be observed at any part of the night.

      It's also important to notice the use of the word "Al layl" in 11114 and "Al -eshaa" in 2458 which are definitely indicating to dark points of the night, which is very important to differentiate between the night prayer and the sunset prayer that is observed at the early stages of the night.

      As you can see, word by word translation by saying "and at parts of the night" doesn't sound as clear and as beautiful as "during the night"

      Alen with your copy and past of A. Muhammad?s entire website whom I directly wrote a rebuttal to, it is apparent that you interpret Qur?aan 11114 to represent only 2 Salaat. Below is your copy and paste

      ?As a result it becomes apparent that God is giving us in 11114 the range of two salat. The range for the two salat are the parts of the night that are just before sunrise and immediately after sunset.?

      The key Arabic word ?WA? undermines the foundation of your argument. Read carefully the Arabic words below of (Qur?aan 11114) to see how they flow. It is clear that the Arabic word ?Wa? which is equivalent to ?and? in English is adding an ADDITIONAL Salaat, it is not referring to the statement or phrase before ?Wa (and)? instead it is referring to the phrase or statement AFTER ?Wa (and)? introducing the Isha (Night) Salaat

      Waaqimi (You shall observe) + Al Salaat (worship-pray 5 times a day) + Tarafayin Nahar (at both ends of the day) + Wa (and) + Zulafan Mina Al Layl (during the night)

      This verse represents the following Salaat periods

      (1) Fajr
      (2) Maghrib
      (3) Isha

      Below is the correct English translation

      Qur?aan 11114
      You shall observe the Salaat at both ends of the day, and during the night. The righteous works wipe out the evil works. This is a reminder for those who would take heed.

      Below are other examples of Muslims accurately translating this verse

      Qur?aan 11114
      You shall observe the contact prayers (salat) at both ends of the day, and during the night. The righteous works wipe out the evil works. This is a reminder for those who would take heed.

      Translated by Rashad Khalifa

      Qur?aan 11114
      And observe Prayer at the two ends of the day and in some early hours of the night. Surely, the good deeds wipe out the evil ones. That is a reminder for those who would remember.

      Translated by Amatul Rahman Omar & Abdul Mannan Omar

      Qur?aan 11114
      And keep up prayer at the two ends of the day and in the first hours of the night. Surely good deeds take away evil deeds. This is a reminder for the mindful.

      Maulana Muhammad Ali

      Qur?aan 11114
      And observe Prayer at the two ends of the day, and in some hours of the night. Surely, good works drive away the evil ones. This is a reminder for those who would remember.

      Translated by Malik Ghulam Farid

      Qur?aan 11114
      And keep up prayer in the two parts of the day and in the first hours of the night; surely good deeds take away evil deeds; this is a reminder to the mindful.

      Translated by M.H. Shakir

      Qur?aan 11114
      Establish you prayer at the two ends of the day, and in some watches of the night. Verily virtues obliterate vices. That is a reminder to the mindful.

      Translated by Abdul Majid Daryabadi

      And every single one of these Muslims interpret this verse to represent 3 Salaat and not 2 because that is the correct meaning. One thing in this forum, it has become very noticeable how people will misinterpret and misrepresent proper context of Allah?s Holy Book (Al Qur?aan) so easily as though taqwa does not exist.

      This verse 11114 is clearly representing 3 Salaat and not 2. For complete details and analysis check out the link below. The beginning part of this research has already disputed A. Muhammad?s article that you copied and past here

      http//www.freewebs.com/tawhiyd/3salaattheoryexposed.htm

      There is no such thing as 3 Salaat, Allah authorized 5 Salaat

      (1) The Dawn Prayer (Fajr) given in 11114, 2458
      (2) The Noon Prayer (Zuhr), given in 1778 and 3018
      (3) The Afternoon Prayer (Asr), given in 2238
      (4) The sunset Prayer (Maghrib), given in 11114
      (5) The Night Prayer (Isha), given in 2458

      (1) The Dawn (Fajr) prayer must be observed during two hours before sunrise (Qur?aan 11114 & Qur?aan 245

      Qur?aan 11114
      You shall observe the Salaat at both ends of the day, and during the night. The righteous works wipe out the evil works. This is a reminder for those who would take heed.

      Now the proponents of the 3 Salaat Theory will acknowledge that the Dawn (Fajr) prayer is mentioned here, even though the word Fajr is not mentioned here by name and we will agree it is also talking about the Dawn (Fajr) Prayer. We will address our disagreement later concerning this verse. So now we have Dawn (Fajr) established.

      Qur?aan 2458
      O you who believe, permission must be requested by your servants and the children who have not attained puberty (before entering your rooms). This is to be done in three instances-before the Dawn Prayer, at noon when you change your clothes to rest, and after the Night Prayer. These are three private times for you. At other times, it is not wrong for you or them to mingle with one another. Allah thus clarifies the revelations for you. Allah is Omniscient, Most Wise.

      Again we have the Dawn Prayer established and this makes PRAYER 1.

      (2) The Noon (Zuhr) Prayer is due when the sun declines from its highest point at noon (Qur?aan 177

      Qur?aan 1778
      You shall observe the Salaat when the sun declines from its highest point at noon, as it moves towards sunset. You shall also observe (the recitation of) the Qur?aan at dawn. (Reciting) the Qur?aan at dawn is witnessed.

      We have the Noon Prayer established and this makes PRAYER 2.

      (3) The Afternoon (Asr) Prayer can be observed during the 3-4 hours preceding sunset (Qur?aan 223

      Qur?aan 2238
      You shall consistently observe the Salaat especially the middle Prayer (the afternoon Prayer), and devote yourselves totally to Allah alone.

      We have the Middle Prayer established, which is the afternoon Prayer and this makes PRAYER 3.

      (4) The Sunset (Maghrib) prayer becomes due after sunset (Qur?aan 11114)

      Qur?aan 11114
      You shall observe the Salaat at both ends of the day, and during the night. The righteous works wipe out the evil works. This is a reminder for those who would take heed.

      We have the Sunset Prayer established and this makes PRAYER 4.

      (5) The Night (Isha) prayer can be observed after the twighlight disappears from the sky (Qur'aan 245

      Qur?aan 2458
      O you who believe, permission must be requested by your servants and the children who have not attained puberty (before entering your rooms). This is to be done in three instances-before the Dawn Prayer, at noon when you change your clothes to rest, and after the Night Prayer. These are three private times for you. At other times, it is not wrong for you or them to mingle with one another. Allah thus clarifies the revelations for you. Allah is Omniscient, Most Wise.

      We have the Night Prayer established and this makes PRAYER 5.

      It is very clear that we have 5 Prayers mentioned in the Qur?aan

      (1) The Dawn Prayer (Fajr) given in 11114, 2458
      (2) The Noon Prayer (Zuhr), given in 1778 and 3018
      (3) The Afternoon Prayer (Asr), given in 2238
      (4) The sunset Prayer (Maghrib), given in 11114
      (5) The Night Prayer (Isha), given in 2458

      Again for complete details that directly addressed A. Muhammad?s website that you copied and paste here go to the link below

      http//www.freewebs.com/tawhiyd/3salaattheoryexposed.htm

      Salaam

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        Salaam Arnold

        I dont know if you are unable or unwilling to understand the point I made.
        I will try again Number of times the Namaz is read is so basic that even simple ones like me are in the know. There is hardly a Muslim today or in the past who will have been unaware of this. Where as the more obsecure rules such punishment for adultery-hardly any with even good basic understanding of Islam will be aware. Hence if such rules are changed, deleted etc very few will notice. Where as if you suddenly said to the Muslim world sorry guys you have all been praying wrongly it should be 5 really and not 3. Can you imagine the reaction of a an average muslim to this. You fail to fully grasp\the power of state either today or in the past. Even the most poweful cannot cross certain boundries without major consequences
        regards

        Stillearning .. all your observations are wise, logical and intelligently put. Well done! D

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          Alhamdulillah Zainab and Stillearning.

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            Alen
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            As salamu alaykum.
            Respectfully.

            Well, i'm gonna have to agree with mr. A. Muhammad. The three salat are mentioned in the Qur'an but of course, i will do some more research before i can fully answer you.

            As salamu alaykum.

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              As Salaamu Alaykum Alen

              You never answered this question that I asked you

              Look at this verse below

              Qur?aan 5249
              Also during the night glorify Him, and at dawn as the stars fade away.

              My question is would you say this verse is referring to the Fajr (Dawn) Salaat?

              As salamu alaykum.
              Respectfully.

              Well, i'm gonna have to agree with mr. A. Muhammad. The three salat are mentioned in the Qur'an but of course, i will do some more research before i can fully answer you.

              As salamu alaykum.

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                Peace be upon you Anwar,

                I encourage you to learn as much Arabic as you can. I do not belittle that achievenment. But life itself is verifyable in every language and truth is clear from error. I look foward to witness what your arabic studies will bring in terms of better understanding of this reading.

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                  As Salaamu Alaykum Alen

                  You never answered this question that I asked you

                  Look at this verse below

                  Qur?aan 5249
                  Also during the night glorify Him, and at dawn as the stars fade away.

                  My question is would you say this verse is referring to the Fajr (Dawn) Salaat?

                  As salamu alaykum.
                  Respectfully.

                  During the night, as far as i understand, and i wish that someone who is fluent in Arabic correct me, is one prayer (night prayer) and when the stars fade away, is the other (morning prayer).

                  But i said i need to do some more research on it and then i will be posting some more info on this subject. I only wish that i speak Arabic. -[ -[ -[ -[

                  As salamu alaykum. jedi

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                    Peace be upon you Al Khidr,

                    After reading your post, you must have taken a 24 hour crash course in Black History.
                    Your research is outdated and I see that you promote the same ideologies as the dominant group.

                    The dominant group would be the ones promoting Jesus Christ as God, or 5 salaats a day. I can gurantee you that my philosophy is not very popular amongst most of mankind. But lets continue, we'll see how my suppossed "crash course" holds up.

                    We are trying to present accurate history of our Ancient ancestors that has been twisted/distorted by design from white so-called scholars/historians and I think it?s a shame to see you as a brother promote that same garbage that makes our people look like they were idol worshippers.

                    It is your lack of study of this spiritual philosophy, but instead being more concerned with the color of the nation or the names of the Kings, etc., that is not allowing you to see the truth. Nothing I have stated alludes to idol worship. Those are important as well, but the real nitty gritty is the Spiritual Philosophy that allowed them to create such a great civilization.

                    One of the bigger problems other then white historians/scholars distorting clear facts are puppets like your self carrying out their biding. It is really hard for me to accept your claim in another thread of yours when you said that you knew these scholars that I have been highlighting.

                    Thats your problem brother. ) I hope you can find a way to transcend that, and if you really studied Khamitic philosophy it should be easy for you, but it is CLEAR from the way you carry on in these threads that you dont understand a single thing about transcending emotion.

                    I have been checking out some of your threads and I notice that you provide quick responses that are infested with mysticism and talk around in circles that have no meaning nor lead to anything except an empty void of nothingness? The ancient Nubians were into right knowledge, mathematics, they were advanced scientist and at the same time they respected Allah?s creation and strived to be in tune with Allah and His creation, they did not tap into mysticism.

                    If you are following 5 salaats and 19 codes, I dont expect you to understand what I am saying. Regarding Khamitic philosophy and what you call "mysticism", please explain the 7 scorpions of the Ausar/Auset story.

                    That image was created by again the dominant group and their media, such as TV where they create documentaries and place the scary spooky music in the background etc. mesmerizing their viewers creating this distorted image that you cling to. I could not believe when you said this below, but then again I forgot that you are a Progressive Muslim and with that token just about anything can go just like the foolish belief of the 3 Salaat Theory

                    ?Regarding Ankh Aton, he was one who did not understand the spiritual system and messed things up.?

                    My theroy is two salaat, dawn and dusk, the times of merging day(consciousness) into night(subconcious).

                    You on the other hand got it backwards and you defy all the empirical evidence of the African scholars from which you claim to know, which I doubt it. The well documented FACTS are that Ankh Aton had all idols destroyed and restored the true worship of Allah (whom you call GOD http//www.freewebs.com/suprememathematics/allah.htm) who is One and Alone. I don?t think you critically read my rebuttal entitled, ?Exposing The 3 Salaat Theory?

                    http//www.freewebs.com/tawhiyd/3salaattheoryexposed.htm

                    The site you gave, is it trying to argue that the God has a name? Like humans who bneed names to diffrentiate one from the other? Nonsense!

                    Aknenaton (who is also referred to as Ankh Aton) described The Creator of all that exist as follows

                    God is great,The One,The Only. There is no other but He. He is the One, He is The Creator of all things. God is a Spirit, an invisible Spirit ? God has existed for all time, He is the sole Being. He existed when there was nothing else. He created all things ?

                    What is the reference so I can check it? But in the mean time, maybe you should check that Ankh Aton was wasting his time because there is already One God recorded, by the description "Nebertcher" (Lord of all). All else which has been labeled as "gods" are only the manifestations of "Nebetcher".

                    This concept of the Creator, Allah (before Prophet Muhammad) is perfectly described in the Holy Qur?aan because such Nuwr (Light) came from the same SOURCE (ALLAH). You have mentioned that Ra was not some sun-god and that is true, the Egyptians (Nubians) never worshiped the sun whom they called Ra. They knew that Ra was created by Allah who also created the entire universe. Ra (sun) is something physical, Ankh Aton knew that Allah was unseen, invisible, who has no beginning and is the Creator of all that existed. Ashra Kwesi has documented the fact that the Nubians (Egyptians) believed that the Creator was One, unseen, invisible, who created everything in existence in the following DVD that he produced, thus you should get a hold of them to update your knowledge of Black History

                    The Theft Of African History & Spiritual Concepts (Part 1 & 2)
                    http//gallery.bcentral.com/GID5142789P4666266-DVDs/The-Theft-of-African-History-Spiritual-Concepts-Part-I-DVD.aspx

                    Yes, the Khamitans(Egyptians) knew that God was unseen, thus applying the term "Amen" (hidden). As well as the tern "Atem" which points to the fact hat God is indivisible and from where the Greeks got the word "Atom" (When they thought that was the smallest object)

                    Metu Neter (falsely called Hieroglyphics) used a lot of symbolic (allegorical) language, just like Allah?s scriptures

                    Metu Neter means "God's words" , however all Herioglyphics are not God's words. Heiro= divine Glyph=Writing.

                    Qur?aan 37
                    He revealed to you this scripture; some of its verses are decisive (literal)-consisting of straightforward verses, which are the essence of the scripture, as well as allegorical (symbolic) verses. So as for those in whose hearts is perversity, will pursue the allegorical verses to create confusion, and to seek different meanings. No one knows their true meaning except Allah and those who possess knowledge. They say, ?We believe in this, for it all comes from our Sustainer.? And none will grasp the message except men of clear understanding.

                    Notice that Allah has said, ?So as for those in whose hearts is perversity, will pursue the allegorical verses to create confusion, and to seek different meanings.? Those people who have wicked intentions to tamper with Allah?s words seem to always want to tamper with the allegorical portions of the scriptures to deceive those who strive for truth and submit to Allah in Peace unconditionally. I notice that a lot of so-called scholars have purposely tampered with the allegorical portions of the Metu Neter to make us falsely believe that the Nubians were everything under the moon, except peaceful people in tune with the LAWS and ORDER of Allah and submitting to His will in Peace and worshipping the Creator alone.

                    You have errored by assuming that Kitaab means scripture and not "book". It is a metaphor for Universal Law, not the 114 chapter book written by an enlightened being. There is no par of the 114 chapter book that is off limits.

                    Another verse

                    Qur?aan 226
                    Allah does not shy away from citing any kind of allegory, from the tiny mosquito and greater. Those who believed know that this is the truth from their Lord, while those who disbelieved say, ?What did Allah mean by such an allegory?? Many does He adjudge to be erring because of these (allegories) and many does He guide through them. Yet it is only the wicked whom He adjudges to be erring because of them,

                    You said this

                    ?I will check the info you gave on Anta Diop, I think I may have the book at home, but if not I can get it easily.?

                    Yes, keep checking because there is no evidence for 3 Salaat during the days of antiquity as well as in Al Qur?aan.

                    I advocate 2 salaat, which by the way is not bowing on the ground to some object in the sky. Its a time to join consciousness with subconcious to program your behavior, which is what "religion" is all about.

                    You have said this

                    ?From the discussions though there does not seem to be any proof.?

                    Immediately this verse came to mind

                    Qur?aan 218
                    Deaf, dumb, and blind; they fail to return.

                    Likewise.

                    You Idolfree1, also made this statement and that?s all it is, just a statement

                    ?Salaat according to this reading is only two times, dawn and dusk. They are the times where day(consciousness) and night(subconsciousness) merge together. It is a highly symbolic message.?

                    Idolfree1, one thing we need to make clear is that what you have said up above is just a statement/opinion/belief, which is something different then FACT. It is fine Idolfree if that is all you want to do is make statements/opinions/beliefs as long as you understand that is all it is and that is all it will be because you cannot bring forth any evidence from the Qur?aan to prove your statement. An intelligent audience can see the difference. I have clearly proven that Qur?aan 11114 is referring to 3 Salaat which are

                    1. Dawn (Fajr)
                    2. Maghrib (sunset)
                    3. Night (Isha)

                    The Progressive Muslim?s house is divided. You idolfree1 make the claim that there is only 2 Salaat here and Layth on the other hand can clearly see and recognize that there are 3 Salaat in Qur?aan 11114.

                    Progressive muslim house? WHats that? This is a forum where people discuss and debate.

                    The intelligent audiecne . By the way, is not swayed by your saying "intelligent audience" ) Only through verifyable answers.

                    You have said this

                    ?I went to your site and saw the 19 theory, so I could not read anymore. Respectfully.?

                    Your research techniques does not surprise me and it shows in your responses that you provide in the plethora of threads that you comment on. Any knowledgeable person who truly research reads all information even if they do not believe in it or disagree with it. How can you grow if your approach is one sided or limited? Personally I believe my rebuttal to A. Muhamad entitled, ?Exposing The 3 Salaat Theory? disturbed your sectarian belief that you are fighting tooth and nails to cling on to. When a superior form a knowledge comes on the scene that shatters a belief that one holds on to, they become disturbed, they feel insecure, they feel threaten, they don?t like it, but that EMOTION does nothing but mentally enslave us. Idolfree1, let go free your mind. We are supposed to seek knowledge from where ever it falls and except TRUTH and reject FALSEHOOD. I would not have been able to write my research if I would have used your pseudo research techniques and read part of A. Muhammad?s article to ascertain the truth. I had to dissect his entire article and also dissected other information that is falsely promoting this unfounded and baseless ?3 Salaat Theory?. And the people can see the difference.

                    Brother , you are free to engage in the 19 theory. It does nothing for me in terms of guidance so I disregard the fitna.

                    You have said this

                    ?Lastly, salaat is not described as prayer in this reading, the word Du'a is prayer, so this whole atempt to tie it into prayer has no foundation.?

                    This is typical coming from one who accepts the word ?bond? for the translation of ?Salaat?.

                    Where do you see me advocating "bond"? Perhaps you are reading outdated material.

                    When one translate Salaat as ?Prayer, Contact Prayer, Worship?, it does not posses the connotation of du?aa. And ?Prayer, Contact Prayer, Worship? is so much more, clearer for the reader then the mutilated Progressive Muslims millennium translation of ?bond? for Salaat. But this is just some of your babble to duck and dodge the real issue of Salaat that we have been debating over in this thread.

                    You obviously have not debated salaat with me due to your incorrect assumptions about my position.

                    You should pick up the book Metu Neter by Ra Un Nefer Amen, the one who many of your so called scholars refer to in regards to Ancient Egyptian spirituality.

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                      As Salaamu Alaykum Alen

                      You never answered this question that I asked you

                      Look at this verse below

                      Qur?aan 5249
                      Also during the night glorify Him, and at dawn as the stars fade away.

                      My question is would you say this verse is referring to the Fajr (Dawn) Salaat?

                      Selam all,

                      Brother Al-khidr please do not take this as attack to your article coz im just expressing my thought nothing more nothing less, peace peace

                      I think it is saying Glorify Him DURING the night not at any praticular part of the night. Why limit the glorification only at specified times when it should be done DAY and NIGHT just like in the following aya
                      "In sanctuaries that God has allowed to be raised and His name mentioned in them. He is glorified therein day and night. Men who are not distracted by trade or sale from the remembrance of God and performing the Salat, and contributing towards betterment. They fear a Day when the hearts and sight will be overturned." (The Message 2436-37)

                      I think this aya tells us that He should be glorified day and night and it is refering to those people that are not distracted by trade and sale from the rememberance of God and performing the Salat and contributing toward betterment.

                      Selam all
                      FJ

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                        Peace

                        Al Khidr, can you please explain why "glorify" means the same thing as "salat?"

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                          Salaam

                          Al Khidr, can you please explain why "glorify" means the same thing as "salat?"

                          Glorify, praise, pray to God. All have similar meaning. What does "glorify" in the Quran mean to you & why do you think it is mentioned at a specific time.

                          Salaam Arnold
                          Little while you stated that you were not advocating no salaat. Dont worry the way this form is going we will end up there. We have gone from 5 to 3 and now to 2. as you can see my friend we are getting there '(

                          regards

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                            Salaam Zainab

                            Stillearning .. all your observations are wise, logical and intelligently put. Well done!

                            Thank you for your kind words and may Allah bless you for recognising wood from the trees.
                            regards

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                              Salaam

                              Al Khidr, can you please explain why "glorify" means the same thing as "salat?"

                              Glorify, praise, pray to God. All have similar meaning. What does "glorify" in the Quran mean to you & why do you think it is mentioned at a specific time.

                              Salaam Arnold
                              Little while you stated that you were not advocating no salaat. Dont worry the way this form is going we will end up there. We have gone from 5 to 3 and now to 2. as you can see my friend we are getting there '(

                              regards

                              Peace,

                              Stillearning, i never preached no no-salaat. I believe salaat means different things througout the Quran, it is not a title with a fixed meaning. So sad people can't read... '( The idea that the 5 times couldn't have been changed is naieve, but people refuse to learn from history..... '(

                              But we are all still learning D

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                                salaam arnold

                                Stillearning, i never preached no no-salaat. I

                                Ok I misundestood. From your quote

                                Throwing out the baby with the bathwater would apply more to people who don't believe in a ritual salaat at all....

                                I thought you were suggesting ritual salaat. Oh well sorry misunderstanding.

                                I am amazed how you like many others on this site are misrepresenting history.

                                I mean one day muslim world suddenly woke up and the salaat was changed from 3 to 5 and ono ne noticed and no recorded date or dissenters
                                Whats more suddenly one day some one just makes up this Hajj to mecca from Jeruaselm because obviousouly Mohammed must have gone on Hajj to Jeruaselm and this corruption is hardly noticed by hunderds of millions of Muslims until some bright spark comes along on this forum and puts us all in the right.
                                Oh and please dont go on about the hadith issue-it is well documented how and when it was compiled even the die hard hadith followers accept history of hadith.
                                Your analogy olf Schools I am afraid is well hmm there used to be lots of schools which people used to attend so they could be easily indoctrinated without even noticing. I think you have been reading too much of George Orwell my friend.
                                Anyway I am waiting the next episode on this forum that there was no bloke called mohammed it was all historical propoganda.
                                regards

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                                  Salaam Zainab

                                  Stillearning .. all your observations are wise, logical and intelligently put. Well done!

                                  Thank you for your kind words and may Allah bless you for recognising wood from the trees.
                                  regards

                                  ;D

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                                    Anyway I am waiting the next episode on this forum that there was no bloke called mohammed it was all historical propoganda.

                                    Stillearning ..

                                    You know what? Actually many on this forum have already stated things similar to what you guessed they might say. I've come across posts mentioning the Prophet's name was not 'Muhammad,' that he (pbuh) was not an orphan and that he was not illiterate. So I think that "episode" has almost been covered D

                                    I suppose some people just have that misguided fantasy for sounding conspicuous, and they sure do have strange notions of showing it ..

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                                      salaam arnold

                                      Stillearning, i never preached no no-salaat. I

                                      Ok I misundestood. From your quote

                                      Throwing out the baby with the bathwater would apply more to people who don't believe in a ritual salaat at all....

                                      I thought you were suggesting ritual salaat. Oh well sorry misunderstanding.

                                      I am amazed how you like many others on this site are misrepresenting history.

                                      I mean one day muslim world suddenly woke up and the salaat was changed from 3 to 5 and ono ne noticed and no recorded date or dissenters
                                      Whats more suddenly one day some one just makes up this Hajj to mecca from Jeruaselm because obviousouly Mohammed must have gone on Hajj to Jeruaselm and this corruption is hardly noticed by hunderds of millions of Muslims until some bright spark comes along on this forum and puts us all in the right.
                                      Oh and please dont go on about the hadith issue-it is well documented how and when it was compiled even the die hard hadith followers accept history of hadith.
                                      Your analogy olf Schools I am afraid is well hmm there used to be lots of schools which people used to attend so they could be easily indoctrinated without even noticing. I think you have been reading too much of George Orwell my friend.
                                      Anyway I am waiting the next episode on this forum that there was no bloke called mohammed it was all historical propoganda.
                                      regards

                                      Peace,

                                      Don't shove me things in my shoes which i don't belief. All the things above i have nothing to do with, as for the things we were discussing before you brought in every opinion on the forum about history, i have seen crazy things people took in in every faith without people rejecting, no need for Orwell, only history itself...but let's leave it here, getting tired of repeating myself..

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                                        Salaam phoenix1

                                        You have said this

                                        "Al Khidr, can you please explain why "glorify" means the same thing as "salat?"

                                        I have addressed this question in my link below

                                        http//www.freewebs.com/suprememathematics/grabbingforstraws.htm

                                        Note that I said, "GLORIFICATION/MEDITATE/PRAISING are definitely inclusive of Salaat, however it?s not diminished to, but it?s definitely inclusive of."

                                        I am saying that "GLORIFICATION/MEDITATE/PRAISING" are inclusive of Salaat, thus I am not absolutly defining it as Salaat. Salaat is one of the HIGHEST forms of MEDITATION/GLORIFICATION/PRAISING, so pheonix1 why wouldn't Salaat be inclusive of that, can you please answer that question? For some reason the proponents the "3 Salaat Theory" want to totally, absolutely REMOVE Salaat from being inclusive of "GLORIFICATION/MEDITATE/PRAISING". Phoenix1 look at the verses below carefully and are you prepared to actually say that "GLORIFICATION/MEDITATE/PRAISING" in those verses absolutely have nothing to do with Salaat at all? Are you prepared to make that claim? Below are the verses

                                        Qur?aan 20130
                                        Therefore, be patient in the face of their utterances, and glorify and praise your Lord before sunrise and before sunset. And during the night glorify Him, as well as at both ends of the day, that you may attain (spiritual) happiness.

                                        Qur?aan 5039-40
                                        39. Therefore, be patient in the face of their utterances, and praise and glorify your Sustainer before sunrise, and before sunset.
                                        40. And during the night you shall glorify Him, and after prostrating.

                                        Qur?aan 2564
                                        In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord, prostrating and standing up.

                                        Qur?aan 2277
                                        O you who believe, bow, prostrate, worship your Sustainer, and work righteousness, that you may succeed.

                                        Are people prostrating, standing up etc. etc. for their good looks or are they worshiping (Salaat).

                                        Salaam

                                        Peace

                                        Al Khidr, can you please explain why "glorify" means the same thing as "salat?"

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                                          As Salaamu Alaykum FJ

                                          You have quoted the following verse

                                          Qur?aan 2436-37
                                          36. (Allah?s guidance is found) in houses exalted by Allah, for His name is commemorated therein. Glorifying Him therein, day and night-
                                          37. People who are not distracted by business or trade from commemorating Allah; they observe the Salaat, and give the Zakaat, and they are conscious of the day when the minds and the eyes will be horrified.

                                          You have said this

                                          ?I think it is saying Glorify Him DURING the night not at any praticular part of the night. Why limit the glorification only at specified times when it should be done DAY and NIGHT?

                                          I think there are some things that you may have misunderstood. Note FJ, you have said this, ?why limit the glorification only at specific times??

                                          Note, not I but Allah has decreed that we observe the prescribed Salaat at specific times and the verse below is an indication of that

                                          Qur?aan 4103
                                          ?the Salaat are decreed for the believers at specific times.

                                          As you can see not I but Allah has decreed Salaat for specific times and those specific times that we are suppose to observe the prescribed Salaat are mapped out in the Holy Qur?aan. The proponents of the ?3 Salaat Theory? mysteriously diminished them to only 3, when Allah has authorized 5 in the Holy Qur?aan. If we believe that we are suppose to submit to Allah?s will and not ours then we should be observing the specific times to observe the 5 Salaat. Now FJ, this is important, it is perfectly fine to glorify Allah out side of the 5 prescribed Salaat and there are verses in the Holy Qur?aan that substantiate that. For example

                                          Qur?aan 1779
                                          During the night, you shall meditate for extra credit, that your Lord may raise you to an honorable rank.

                                          Also check out these verses

                                          Qur?aan 20130
                                          Therefore, be patient in the face of their utterances, and glorify and praise your Lord before sunrise and before sunset. And during the night glorify Him, as well as at both ends of the day, that you may attain (spiritual) happiness.

                                          Qur?aan 5039-40
                                          39. Therefore, be patient in the face of their utterances, and praise and glorify your Sustainer before sunrise, and before sunset.
                                          40. And during the night you shall glorify Him, and after prostrating.

                                          Qur?aan 2564
                                          In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord, prostrating and standing up.

                                          Qur?aan 2277
                                          O you who believe, bow, prostrate, worship your Sustainer, and work righteousness, that you may succeed.

                                          Which side of the fence do you stand under observing the prescribed Salaat 5 or 3 times?

                                          Salaam

                                          As Salaamu Alaykum Alen

                                          You never answered this question that I asked you

                                          Look at this verse below

                                          Qur?aan 5249
                                          Also during the night glorify Him, and at dawn as the stars fade away.

                                          My question is would you say this verse is referring to the Fajr (Dawn) Salaat?

                                          Selam all,

                                          Brother Al-khidr please do not take this as attack to your article coz im just expressing my thought nothing more nothing less, peace peace

                                          I think it is saying Glorify Him DURING the night not at any praticular part of the night. Why limit the glorification only at specified times when it should be done DAY and NIGHT just like in the following aya
                                          "In sanctuaries that God has allowed to be raised and His name mentioned in them. He is glorified therein day and night. Men who are not distracted by trade or sale from the remembrance of God and performing the Salat, and contributing towards betterment. They fear a Day when the hearts and sight will be overturned." (The Message 2436-37)

                                          I think this aya tells us that He should be glorified day and night and it is refering to those people that are not distracted by trade and sale from the rememberance of God and performing the Salat and contributing toward betterment.

                                          Selam all
                                          FJ

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