A personalized miracle in the Quran
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As-salamu-alaikum,
I just want to share with you my own miracle in the quran. It's a powerful testimony that God listens and answers our prayers. All we have to do it just ask him! but first, let me give you some background on myself so that you can understand where I'm coming from.I was born in Bangladesh (bd), but my family moved to the USA when I was 8yrs old. Back in bangladesh, I was taught to read quran and pray in arabic. As a good child, I did just that. However, even in bd, I found it strange that we should follow Hadith/Sunnah despite the fact that they are not the literal words of God. This little fact was enough for me at even 8yrs old. It would bother me inside, and if I raised a question, I was told that God does not like being questioned and I would go to hell if I continued to do so. After we moved to the USA, i became even more rational, and all I could see was inequality between male and female muslims everywhere I looked. My mom would wear the hijab, and it would drive me nuts simply because I didn't understand why the same did not apply to men. From my prespective at the age of 12- why can't men just lower their gaze? we were living in the usa, it's not like hair is a "turn-on," it made sense that you should cover your chest. I felt like there were so many rules to follow and so much restriction on women, that I could never have freedom and religion at the same time. Thus, I chose freedom, and deserted religion. When my parents would ask me to pray, I would just go to my room and come out pretending like I'm actually performed salat. I felt guilty about this for a little bit, but eventually I got used to it and no longer felt anything.
When I was about 18yrs old,I decided that I wanted religion to be a part of my life cuz I felt "lost" inside. So I decided to study the quran on my own. I downloaded quran online, and I was so excited and I loved what I was reading until I hit the verse about wife-beating. I always belived that wife-beating was part of hadith, and quran would never tolerate such a thing....but there it was..I looked at several translation online..some even claming to "beat her lightly." This was unacceptable and a disgrace in my eyes. I could never follow a religion that encourages/tolerates domestic abuse. Thus, I looked no further and announed to my family what I've discovered and told them to leave me alone about Islam until I "figure it out."
In August of 2008, at the age of 21, I started medical school. My roommate is a very strong Christian and so we started to have religious conversations. She would tell me about Jesus, and I would tell her about Islam and Muhammed (pbuh). But I could never argue with her cuz I simply didn't know enough about Islam or what I did know didn't even make sense to me, so I couldn't advocate it. THIS WAS VERY FRUSTRATING. and so I asked myself, why in the world do I claim to be a muslim when I dont even really know the meaning?
A few months ago, I went to bed, and I just started crying because I knew I was so far away from God, and worst...my roommates argument of bible/jesus was getting into my head and I was afraid I would forever sever my tie with Islam and over time, I may even convert to Christianity. I wasn't really thinking about converting, but the fear was there. So I prayed, i just cried for hours and prayed that God please guide me in the right direction.
In the morning, I decided I was going to list out what bothered me about Islam the most and I would reasearch on it. I started with Hijab. So I did a google search about what the quran says about hijab....and this changed my life forever. I read an article that said quran does not even mention the word HIJAB and its actually in the hadith. Of course my childhood innate sense kicked in and said, "if it's not in the quran, you dont have to worry about it." this is all before I knew about Quran only or rashad khalifa or anything about this world. Of course I didn't forget about the wife-beating verse that made me turn back last time, so I convinced myself to re-examine it. So I kept seaching and came across submission website and my life changed forever.
For the last few months, I have been praying 5X a day and attening the mosque whenver I can find the time to do so...I have never ever done these things from my heart..or for so long at once without missing prayer because I finally found out that I am not alone..there is a ton of people who follow quran alone..and it's not based on just gut instinct, but based on evidence. Most importantly, the religion of submission is beautiful, rational, and as allah said, the intelligent would be able to follow.
Now for the miracle that has happened...
I was trying to tell my uncle (strict sunni) about quran only and the fallacy of hadith and sunnah, and he told me that I am not a "real muslim" unless I "OBEY THE MESEENGER BY FOLLOWING THE HADITH AND SUNNAH." So On friday 13th, 2009 at 630p.m, I went to the mosque and I prayed to Allah asking for a sign to tell me if I should follow the quran only or if my uncle had any sense in what he was saying. I wanted a sign directly from allah. I told Allah that my heart/brain was saying I need to follow quran only, but everyone around me thinks I'm crazy and I am not a real muslim. I asked him to direct me in the right path and give me a sign and I would be on the look-out for a sign. Shortly after prayer, I went with my husband to the mall and we watched a movie called "friday the 13th"....after the movie, i felt guilt for the first time cuz I didn't know there was so many inappropirate scenes in the movie..so I prayed for forgiveness in my car as my husband just watched stunned. When we got home that night, he asked me to show him "the miracle of 19."
So i went to Brother Pierre's website at www.islamrevolution.org, and I was going through Rashad's Khalifa's findings with my husband at around midnight. All of a sudden, my husband goes, "look maryum, sura 19 has the title of your name!" It was stunning, I've read the quran so many times, and did not make this connection..my name is Maryum..Sura 19 out of 114 suras is called "Maryum." I felt like Allah was holding my hand like a mother holds a child's hand and pointing to me and saying, "yes, maryum..19 is the right path!"
Allah has answered my prayer!
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Peace to all,
Greetings madhosh, nice to meet you and I enjoyed your story, keep following the straight path of God alone, it is all you will ever need, I believe that God does show us signs that are personal to only us, I myself have experienced it, im glad that he has answered you sister and I hope you continue seeking him and his guidance in all things, we wont have all the answers till its all over.
Kurt
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peace,
Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your story.
I felt like Allah was holding my hand like a mother holds a child's hand and pointing to me and saying, "yes, maryum..19 is the right path!"
I would prefer to think of it as "monotheism is the right path". 19 like everything else can be likened to a finger pointing to the moon... dont concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.
I recommend the following article
http//www.mypercept.co.uk/articles/Rethinking_Tradition_Modern_Islamic_Thought.htmAnd also www.StudyQuran.org
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welcome to the forum
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As-salamu Alaikum,
Thank you all for your comments. .As I've stated in my earlier post, I knew Hadith were faulty even as a child from a gut feeling. 19 is how I was introduced to the conept of monotheism. I have not read the quran in its entirety yet, but inshallah I will finish it soon. I've ordered a copy of "The Message." But from my reading and understanding so far, based on these verses2130 And who would abandon the creed of Abraham except one who
fools himself? We have selected him in this world, and in the Hereafter
he is of the righteous.
2131 When his Lord said to him ?Submit,? he said ?I submit to the
Lord of the worlds.?
2132 And Abraham enjoined his sons and Jacob ?O my sons, God has
selected the system for you, so do not die except as ones who have submitted.?
2133 Or were you present when death came to Jacob and he told his
sons ?Who shall you serve after I am gone??, they said ?Your god, and
the god of your fathers Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac; One god and to
Him we submit.?I think of myself as someone who has submitted to the one and only God. As far as 19 is concerned, I have done some research on it, and I do believe it is a sign because 19 is how I was introduced to the conept of monotheism. But even without 19, I am now able to see that we were meant to follow the QURAN and solely the QURAN based on various verses throughout quran. I dont deny the miracle of 19, but it is not the only reason I am a submiter.
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Salam Madhoshi
I wish you well on your path and your newly discovered knowledge of an alternative, and as most of here believe, a true spiritual path. As a fellow Bangladeshi, I must say it makes me very happy that there are others beside myself and my mother and sister, from our country, who have made the choice to see things differently.
Peace and God bless
Sarah
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I would prefer to think of it as "monotheism is the right path". 19 like everything else can be likened to a finger pointing to the moon... dont concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.
Good quote by the late Bruce Lee... laugh
Peace Maryum,
Continue to follow the straight path, and welcome to the forum. Here's a site where you can do a thorough search on the doctrines of Dr. Rashad Khalifa, and God willing, you will find it very beneficial and enlightening...
http//www.quranalone.com/
Peace,
Ahmad
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Whats that number 19 business going on... GOD tells us to believe in the unseen. It looks like people are diverted towards numerology which will give temporary benefits. The sign shown by Satan is just number 19 and sign by GOD is beyond and incomparable. Even inifinte has the materialistic approach.
See already GOD is keeping Patiece on us and already we are living with HIS mercy. Be ashamed of saying Number 19 etc which is a shameful act and GOD definitely do not like this.By saying 19 we are insulting GOD. By changing by name into 19 will I land up in heaven. What a shame !!!. GOD says man is betrayer and we are verily prooving that by saying 19...Man becoming like animals and worst than animals...
Even a lay man will understand GOD is gracious and not materialistic... So hereafter we all humbly submit to GOD stop palying with numbers.. Now belive in One GOD onstead of 19 gods and nothing else...Throw the numerology into dustbin... (Even the numerolgy surrenders to GOD how just apply your pondering...(19 = 1+9 = 10 ; 10 = 1+ 0 = 1 So there is only One God (1) and none but HE...)
Let us respect GOD... I am seeking forgives from GOD for writing this as well as for others...
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Peace Jango,
Whats that number 19 business going on... GOD tells us to believe in the unseen. It looks like people are diverted towards numerology which will give temporary benefits. The sign shown by Satan is just number 19 and sign by GOD is beyond and incomparable. Even inifinte has the materialistic approach.
See already GOD is keeping Patiece on us and already we are living with HIS mercy. Be ashamed of saying Number 19 etc which is a shameful act and GOD definitely do not like this.By saying 19 we are insulting GOD. By changing by name into 19 will I land up in heaven. What a shame !!!. GOD says man is betrayer and we are verily prooving that by saying 19...Man becoming like animals and worst than animals...
Even a lay man will understand GOD is gracious and not materialistic... So hereafter stop palying with numbers.. No belive in One GOD and nothing else...
Throw the numerology into dustbinWhat are you talking about? You think we should believe simply on blind faith?! Be aware that God will indeed throw in hell many who think just like you, and there will be no escape for the wicked ones. Abraham was supposed to believe in the unseen, yet he told God to send him a sign of His presence and magnitude. Moses was supposed to believe in the unseen, yet he asked God if he could see Him physically. Do you not understand?! The "clear proofs" are sent to the believers, and the disbelievers are incapable of seeing and understanding these. However, the righteous ones take heed. This is one of the main messages presented in the Qur'aan; even God's strongest believers (i.e. Abraham, Moses, etc.) needed proofs and signs from God to confirm their belief. Are you greater than them?
http//www.submission.org/messenger/proof.html
Until you actually know what this "19" is, maybe you should stop speaking on it. Do some research, and perhaps God will guide you...
Peace,
Ahmad
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Ahamed,
You have made peace into pieces(definitely not mine). For me 19 is one God if at all to some extent pacify mundane numero's people using numerology as tool 19 = 1+9= 10 =1+0 =1 GOD...Still GOD wins against Nuemrology Dogs.At least Numerologist will be happy with this answer becuase we have to come down from highest level to lowest numerology level to satify them....
Atleast we feel solace to our conciousness that you are talking about Ibrahim and Moses that makes pieces into peace again. At one point you have nice nature whn you talk about prophets. We pray GOD to improve your conscience. So we dont drag great people into 19 business theory.
Atleast don't disturb their peace, they peacefully praying for our bad deeds scheduling between seven heavens..(Again dont bring numerology or using seven (7))We pray lord now... Lord give us wisdom and save us from Titanic/Satanic 19..We belive in one GOD
Tell me one thing? Whom you are following ?
GOD or Is it 19( its end of teen) ...So stop this double digit numbers with double standard and we be humble and GOD start liking us.We already do many mistakes and why we add additional numbers to sins.
Do you explain and argue with GOD with 19 number theory when you are question by Almighty when your turn comes?.
Be afraid of GOD and not with numbers...Love
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Salam Madhoshi
I wish you well on your path and your newly discovered knowledge of an alternative, and as most of here believe, a true spiritual path. As a fellow Bangladeshi, I must say it makes me very happy that there are others beside myself and my mother and sister, from our country, who have made the choice to see things differently.
Peace and God bless
Sarah
Salam Sarah,
Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad to hear that there are other bengali's that follow quran alone. It can be a lonely world sometimes. I'm always trying to practice what I learn in the quran and it's quite difficult when your surrounded by people who say otherwise just because they have a different source (hadith/sunnah). I been trying to get my family to see quran alone path but it isn't going very well. But this morning, I did get my husband to get up and pray ON TIME and I'm trying to get my family to see it's not okay to miss prayer and think you can make it up later. The only thing you can really do is pray for forgiveness if you do miss a prayer. -
welcome to the forum maryum ;D
peace
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Welcome to the forum. Very nice topic you have posted.
I was introduced to monotheism through the 19 miracle in Al-Quran (I believe the last two verses of chapter 9 are part of Al-Quran).
I agree what Wakas says in terms of not concentrating on the 19 but the One God and studying the scripture which this forum is an excellent place to do so.
PEACE
