WHO, IS QURAN TO BE RECITED TO...ALLAH OR MEN?

Satan_Hates_Me

SHM,

How can sujoob mean anythign else. what ever way you try to "intrepret" sujood, this vrese baliantly state that the believer got marks on their faces from bowing.

My question would be

the marks come from prostration or bowing?
2.Do you mean physical marks on their foreheads or faces??

cheer.

lol lol
You-all use the same baseless arguments.
Yankee, does it really matter. Does where the marks are located on the face prove the sujood *doesnot meant protrating.!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can indeed protrate and get marks on my entire face, especially if i am protrating on grass!!!

the marks come from prostration or bowing?

the verse says "Their marks are on their faces, because of prostrating. "

Do you mean physical marks on their foreheads or faces?

the verse said FACE! isnt the forehead a part of the FACE!?!?
give it up, this is a baseless argument. lol

YankeeDoodle

SHM,

SHM wroteI can indeed protrate and get marks on my entire face, especially if i am protrating on grass!!!

No a single example is unqualified.I am trying to ascertain and collect datas to see how many muslim people in this world has marks on their forehead,nose cheeks,mouths,lips to confirm this verse that the marks of prostration should be on their face.

Now because this subject is not new ie about marks on their faces ,I was given an opportunity to do a survey years ago when I was still a muslim on this subject and the best place was in Mecca during the Hajj season of DhulHijja.

My finding confirms only a few pilgrims had dark marks of abrasion on their forehead ,prolly due to head banging against the floor but the rest of their faces Nil marks of abrasion.

So your point about marks on their faces does not hold any weight.It is meant to be something else and not physical marks.

Cheers.

Satan_Hates_Me

PRIEST_BOKMEI

gain, although SHM is abhorred to accept Allah's words, Allah, emphatically, states that His Quran is fully detailed, hence, where are the full details for this imagined ritual?

how about you stop abuse the verse for a change and use it in context. that is what is "played out" not GOD arguemtnt, but people, like you Priest, played out subjective, out of context arguments.

Satan_Hates_Me

SHM,

SHM wroteI can indeed protrate and get marks on my entire face, especially if i am protrating on grass!!!

No a single example is unqualified.I am trying to ascertain and collect datas to see how many muslim people in this world has marks on their forehead,nose cheeks,mouths,lips to confirm this verse that the marks of prostration should be on their face.

Now because this subject is not new ie about marks on their faces ,I was given an opportunity to do a survey years ago when I was still a muslim on this subject and the best place was in Mecca during the Hajj season of DhulHijja.

My finding confirms only a few pilgrims had dark marks of abrasion on their forehead ,prolly due to head banging against the floor but the rest of their faces Nil marks of abrasion.

So your point about marks on their faces does not hold any weight.It is meant to be something else and not physical marks.

Cheers.

First of all....i can "claim" i did a survey too with opposite result. SHOW ME THE PROOF!

Also, the face INCLUDES the forehead

face= 1. front of head the front of the human head, where the eyes, nose, face mouth, chin, cheeks, and forehead are
http//encarta.msn.com/dictionary_/face.html

Now i dont believe you "conducted" a survey. but even if you did, you probably conducted it wrong. Why? because you some isolate the forehead as a seperate element from the human face. IT IS THE FACE!!!!!

So your survey prove nothing except you dont know what a face is wink

So your point about marks on their faces does not hold any weight.It is meant to be something else and not physical marks.

you cannot be serious. if i said "i got marks on my leg from kicking". does that mean "kicking" doesnot mean "kicking" if only the marks are on my knee??!!! BE rational please. You are looking hard for excuses to deny.

hafeez_kazi

Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. ON THEIR FACES ARE THEIR MARKS (being) the TRACES OF THEIR PROSTRATION. 4829

In this verse there is no FOREHEAD and PRAYERS and these words are added in the translation just to highlight the importance of SUJUD and astray the Muslims from the right path.

TARAA -HUM RUKKAc (AN) SUJJAD (AN)
You see them in humbleness and prostrating

Is it not surprising that the prophet never saw them praying but saw them only bowing and prostrating

SEMAA -HUM FE WUJOH -HIM MIN 'ATHAR AS- SUJOD
Their LOOKS on their FACES is from the EFFECTS of their SUBMITTING

The word used in the verse is WUJOH and there is no way that marks will be created on the face by just prostration. I have been praying for so many years but no sign of SUJOOD MARKS has either appeared on my face or on my forehead.

Charity is for Fuqara (the poor), who in Allah's Cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land (for trade or work). The one who knows them not, thinks that they are rich because of their modesty. YOU MAY KNOW THEM BY THEIR MARK, they do not beg of people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely Allah knows it well. 2273

What MARK is the BEGGAR carrying on his FACE, to be IDENTIFIED that he is POOR
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BUT YOU CAN KNOW WHETHER HE IS POOR BY HIS EXPRESSION, LOOKS, AND APPEARANCE

And betwixt the twain there will be a veil, and, on the heights will be men RECOGNISING THEM ALL BY THEIR MARKS, and they will cry unto the fellows of the Garden; peace be unto you! They will not have entered it yet, while they shall be longing. 2273

WHAT WILL BE THE MARKS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE HELL?

THOSE WHO WILL BE IN HELL WILL BE RECOGNISED BY THEIR EXPRESSIONS ON THEIR FACES CAUSED BY THE PAINFUL TORMENT OF HELL.

THE FOREHEAD

On the day when heat will be produced out of that (wealth) in the fire of hell and with it will be branded their FOREHEADS their flanks and their backs "this is the (treasure) which ye buried for yourselves taste ye then the (treasures) ye buried!" 935

Then when the twain had submitted themselves and he had prostrated him upon his FOREHEAD. 37103

Allah has used the word FOREHEAD twice and could have used thrice but He did not because He did not mean it.

It is FACE and cannot be FOREHEAD.

Thanks

unknownuser

SHM

Priest bok Mei I asked you to go to Al-Quran and find me the ayat which contains the word ritual, so, where is it?. You asserted that..."everything in Al-Quran is a ritual" and that there is a "ritual salat". Now, bring your convincing proof and find me the ayat(s) which backs up your assertions. I gave you, last post, the dictionary definitions for a ritual. Now, can you provide the Quranic evidence for your claims? a simple yes or no will suffice.

SHM is the exact word ritual in the Koran? NO

Preist Bok Mei Does Allah say that salat is a ritual....yes or no?

SHM No.

God does not use the term "ritual" everytime salat is mention. nor does He have to. The charateristics of salat make it a ritual!

You are very interesting. You admit that there is no such word as ritual in Al-Quran and then you go on to admit that there is no ayat which labels salaa as a ritual, yet, you still want to call salaa a ritual even though Allah, The Almighty Himself, doesn't say any such thing...that is bold.

You need to consider this ayat again

Say the things that my Lord hath indeed made haram are shameful deeds, whether open or secret; sins and trespasses against truth or reason; assigning of partners to Allah, for which He hath given no authority; and saying things about Allah of which you have no knowledge.

Main Entry KNOW be convinced or certain of.

Main Entry KNOWLEDGE the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association.

Proof comes from creation as well. I can prove the God posses infinite knowledge without the Koran. one needs consistency in the arguments. If i say salast is something, i need to prove it in at least three different ways. i can prove salat is what it is in several ways, not just the koran alone.

All that is required to prove what you say is from Allah is...Al-Quran;

Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear proofs of guidance and the criterion... in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.

Given this ayat then and your above admissions, there is no absolutely no way for you to prove salaa is a ritual, hence, your arguement is extinguished and the matter resolved, that is, salaa, is not a ritual. For you to continue to argue that salaa is ritual and a command from Allah, will only make you look silly at this point.

Next arguement

Is, Al-Quran, fully detailed?

how about you stop abuse the verse for a change and use it in context. that is what is "played out" not GOD arguemtnt, but people, like you Priest, played out subjective, out of context arguments.

6114 Say "Shall I seek for judge other than Allah. - when He it is Who hath sent unto you the Book, explained in detail." They know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it hath been sent down from thy Lord in truth. Never be then of those who doubt.

111 A. L. R. (This is) a Book, with verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning), further explained in detail,- from One Who is Wise and Well-acquainted (with all things)

1854 We have explained in detail in this Qur'an, for the benefit of mankind, every kind of similitude but man is, in most things, contentious.

413 A Book, whereof the verses are explained in detail;- a Qur'an in Arabic, for people who understand;

4144 Had We sent this as a Qur'an (in the language) other than Arabic, they would have said "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic and (a Messenger an Arab?" Say "It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe; and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in their (eyes) They are (as it were) being called from a place far distant!"

So, is it your still your position that, Allah's arguement is played out and His Quran is not fully detailed? Is this your position...yes or no?

Satan_Hates_Me

hafeez kazi

who said the words prayers or forehead was in the vese

{4829}Muhammad - the messenger of GOD - and those with him are harsh and stern against the disbelievers, but kind and compassionate amongst themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating, as they seek GOD's blessings and approval. Their marks are on their faces, because of prostrating. This is the same example as in the Torah. Their example in the Gospel is like plants that grow taller and stronger, and please the farmers. He thus enrages the disbelievers. GOD promises those among them who believe, and lead a righteous life, forgiveness and a great recompense.

Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. ON THEIR FACES ARE THEIR MARKS (being) the TRACES OF THEIR PROSTRATION. 4829

In this verse there is no FOREHEAD and PRAYERS and these words are added in the translation just to highlight the importance of SUJUD and astray the Muslims from the right path.

TARAA -HUM RUKKAc (AN) SUJJAD (AN)
You see them in humbleness and prostrating

Is it not surprising that the prophet never saw them praying but saw them only bowing and prostrating

SEMAA -HUM FE WUJOH -HIM MIN 'ATHAR AS- SUJOD
Their LOOKS on their FACES is from the EFFECTS of their SUBMITTING

The word used in the verse is WUJOH and there is no way that marks will be created on the face by just prostration. I have been praying for so many years but no sign of SUJOOD MARKS has either appeared on my face or on my forehead.

of course you no have marks on your face. The veres did refer to you, but the believer MUHAMMED SAW. NOt you. CONTEXT PEOPLE, context is important.
Muslims today use something call "prayer rug" to prayer on, elimanting all chances of marks on the face. Please remember face is simply the front of the head, not the cheeks as many believe.

TARAA -HUM RUKKAc (AN) SUJJAD (AN)
You see them in humbleness and prostrating

please remember the words you intrepret as humble mean bow.

Charity is for Fuqara (the poor), who in Allah's Cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land (for trade or work). The one who knows them not, thinks that they are rich because of their modesty. YOU MAY KNOW THEM BY THEIR MARK, they do not beg of people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely Allah knows it well. 2273

do you know the different between this verse and 4829, there is no reference as why they have marks. In verse 4829, GOD baliantly states the the believers have marks BECAUSE OF PROTSRATING. In verse 2273 it just said "But you can recognize them by certain signs"
Another key different is the the location of the "sign/marks" is NEVER MENTIONS. However, with verse 4829 GOD baliantly states the marks is on their FACES.

What MARK is the BEGGAR carrying on his FACE, to be IDENTIFIED that he is POOR

You have added "face" in your intrepretation of the verse. Verse 2273 doesnt say face. Plus GOd baliantly tells us what those "marks/signs" are in the verse which is "never beg from the people persistently". So the term is better translated as "sign" than "marks."

It is FACE and cannot be FOREHEAD.

the forehead is a part of the face. There is not big diferent. Look it on in a dictionary. The face by defintion is simply the front of the head, period.

Satan_Hates_Me

PRIEST_BOKMEI

You are very interesting. You admit that there is no such word as ritual in Al-Quran and then you go on to admit that there is no ayat which labels salaa as a ritual, yet, you still want to call salaa a ritual even though Allah, The Almighty Himself, doesn't say any such thing...that is bold.

lol you are not serious right. i guess you believe somehow creating lies against GOD. Look....listen carefully. If it looks like a duck and quake like a duck, it is a duck.
GOD doesnt need to balaintly state the salat is a ritual for any human being to use intellect to determine that it is. You really need to let go of the "ritual is satanic" argument because it is baseless. There is several other things in the Koran that are ritual by pure defintion. Fasting, reading the koran, greeting muslin with peace. All these are "established patterns of observance." If you somehow think that salat is not a ritual because the koran does use the term ritual, you are just trying your best to deny that it is. I have learn the steps of those who deny. They first "taint" words and decriptions and then the subjectively use and aduse "fully-detailed" verses. For exmple

Next arguement
Is, Al-Quran, fully detailed?

how about you stop abuse the verse for a change and use it in context. that is what is "played out" not GOD arguemtnt, but people, like you Priest, played out subjective, out of context arguments.

6114 Say "Shall I seek for judge other than Allah. - when He it is Who hath sent unto you the Book, explained in detail." They know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it hath been sent down from thy Lord in truth. Never be then of those who doubt.

111 A. L. R. (This is) a Book, with verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning), further explained in detail,- from One Who is Wise and Well-acquainted (with all things)

1854 We have explained in detail in this Qur'an, for the benefit of mankind, every kind of similitude but man is, in most things, contentious.

413 A Book, whereof the verses are explained in detail;- a Qur'an in Arabic, for people who understand;

4144 Had We sent this as a Qur'an (in the language) other than Arabic, they would have said "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic and (a Messenger an Arab?" Say "It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe; and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in their (eyes) They are (as it were) being called from a place far distant!"

So, is it your still your position that, Allah's arguement is played out and His Quran is not fully detailed? Is this your position...yes or no?

Your user name is fueling your ego and pride. When people debate, you cannot demand a yes or no question. Firstly, i didnt rasie the issue of if the Koran is "fully-detailed." I asked you to explain why you subjectively use those verses and abuse them out of context. You didnt even anwers my question. You can quote all the verse you want, but until you explain and use them in CONTEXT, to me you are just abusing them.

Look, i will post it again, for 30 post now, you still having address the issue raise. Hey, i think i know why but i will give you the chance to defend yourself. Please address tthese issue you are balanitly avioding

Your subjective use of "fully-detial"
Baliant use of koran verses OUT OF CONTEXT
The very subjective argument of "everything is in the Koran"
Baliant denial of verse 2532, that Muhammed didnt have the complete koran to preach to his people.
Subjective descriptions of the Koran purpose to subjectvely select what is spiritual and what is not spiritual in the Koran
Baliant assertions that the Koran is "spiritual guidance" only book
**inconsistency within your argument

unknownuser

SHM

you are not serious right. i guess you believe somehow creating lies against GOD.

What lies did I create? I simply asked you to show where the term ritual and where salaa is defined as a ritual in Al-Quran. By your own admission you could not do either, so, what lies are you referring to?

Look....listen carefully. If it looks like a duck and quake like a duck, it is a duck. GOD doesnt need to balaintly state the salat is a ritual for any human being to use intellect to determine that it is. You really need to let go of the "ritual is satanic" argument because it is baseless. There is several other things in the Koran that are ritual by pure defintion. Fasting, reading the koran, greeting muslin with peace. All these are "established patterns of observance." If you somehow think that salat is not a ritual because the koran does use the term ritual, you are just trying your best to deny that it is. I have learn the steps of those who deny. They first "taint" words and decriptions and then the subjectively use and aduse "fully-detailed" verses. For exmple

Has Allah, labelled any of the above things which you mentioned--rituals...yes or no?

Main Entry RITUAL the established form for a ceremony; specifically the order of words prescribed for a religious ceremony ritual observance; specifically a system of rites b a ceremonial act or action c a customarily repeated often formal act or series of acts of or relating to rites or a ritual ceremonial.

Main Entry RITE a prescribed form or manner governing the words or actions for a ceremony.

Main Entry ESTABLISH to institute (as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement to bring into existence to put on a firm basis to put beyond doubt.

Main Entry FORM established method of expression or proceeding procedure according to rule or rote b a prescribed and set order of words.

Main Entry FORMAL belonging to or constituting the form of following or according with established form, custom, or rule characterized by punctilious respect for form

Main Entry PRESCRIBE to lay down a rule dictate to lay down as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

Main Entry PATTERN a form or model proposed for imitation.

Main Entry PROCEDURE a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting b a step in a procedure a series of steps followed in a regular definite order.

If salat were a ritual as you claim it is, then, according to these ayats it would be fully detailed as a procedure in Al-Quran...so, where is it? Where does Allah show us how to...ritually fast, read Quran and give the greetings? Where are the prescribe forms/models for doing these rituals? Can you produce them...yes or no?

If you answer yes, then, provide the ayats which demostrate how these rituals are to be performed. If you cannot meet this request, then, simply admit that and let's move on to the next issue of debate, i.e. Fully Detailed.

Satan_Hates_Me