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    nonplus
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    #208

    Salam,

    Sorry my mistake, what I meant is the names, Allah's names. "Lahu" and "The Best Identifiers" are not Allah names, neither is AlAsma AlHusna. Further, my reference is to the "Asma Ul Husna" understood by the majority of Muslim, and "The Best Identifiers" is not necessarily specific names, but can also be in general; such as Allah The Just, Al-`Adl (&#1604.

    Peace brother.

    Can you please show a reference from the Quran where God calls himself "Al-`Adl"? This way, Bender can add it to his great list.

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      muslims
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      Can you please show a reference from the Quran where God calls himself "Al-`Adl"? This way, Bender can add it to his great list.

      Salam nonplus,

      You can understand our discussion by clicking on the following links.

      http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336345#msg336345

      Quote from Bender on August 26, 2013, 082632 AM

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      Allah The Just, Al-`Adl (&#1604

      Salaamun alayka,

      Do you have a verse for this statement?

      Quote from muslims on August 26, 2013, 085851 AM
      Not specifically and I'm referring to the asma ul husna.

      Quote from muslims on August 26, 2013, 090639 PM
      As I said, the "asma ul husna"

      Quote from muslims on August 27, 2013, 084844 PM
      It is true, the specific words are not in the Qur'an

      "The Best Identifiers" is not necessarily specific names, but can also be in general; such as Allah The Just, Al-`Adl (&#1604.

      The root 'a-d-l has the following classical Arabic connotations

      • to act justly, fairly
      • to be equitable, impartial
      • to adjust properly, to make even
      • to straighten, to rectify, to establish justice
      • to balance, counterbalance, to make equal, uniform
      • to turn one away from something, rightly direct
      • to make comfortable with what is right

      The One who rectifies and sets matters straight in a fair, impartial and equitable manner.
      The One who always acts justly.
      The One who delivers absolute justice.
      The One whose wisdom of justice is based upon complete knowledge of past, present and future.

      Peace brother.

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        The destructive aspect of the fire element.

        • The importance of Spirituality (water) & Communication/Humanism (Air) Salt water oceans make up 71% of the Earth?s surface. However, it should exceed 71% if it includes the freshwater lakes and glaciers that cover the Earth?s surface. The air is everywhere and takes up space. These indicate the importance of spirituality and communication or humanism in our life.

        The core of the Earth is fire (religion/God Alone ideas etc.) and relates to the following concept, "Mind our own business" (<a href="http//quran.com/5/105">5105</a&gt. This because if we are giving primary importance to the fire elements, it will burn this whole world down. War and hatred etc., and soon there will be no living creatures on Earth.

        http//s15.postimg.org/wcikp8hwb/earth_core.jpg
        http//s24.postimg.org/ebh5sqdth/fire.png

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          The Common Aspects of Religions

          http//s13.postimg.org/6hprb216f/religionelement.png

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            http//s16.postimg.org/cyvakuyx1/deen.png

            Towards Human Unity

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335929#msg335929">Tests from Allah</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335256#msg335256">Main Issue</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335480#msg335480">What is God Alone Religion? </a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335690#msg335690">Defintion of Just and Balance (Sunnatullah)</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335855#msg335855">What is Islam?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335472#msg335472">Prostrate to Adam</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336532#msg336532">The Common Aspects of Religions.</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335571#msg335571">Which is the right religion ?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336528#msg336528">The destructive aspect of the fire element.</a>

            Islam is not a religion (madhab)

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335361#msg335361">Islam A Challenge to Religion</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335823#msg335823">The Quranic Concept of Salvation</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335261#msg335261">Allah will never accept Religion of Islam</a>

            Examle of Deen <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336008#msg336008">1</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335737#msg335737">2</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335738#msg335738">3</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335739#msg335739">4</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335740#msg335740">5</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335741#msg335741">6</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335742#msg335742">7</a>.

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335531#msg335531">Purpose of creation</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335579#msg335579">What is "Sirat al-Mustaqim"?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336009#msg336009">What does Adam represent?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335753#msg335753">Descendants of Adam.</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335266#msg335266">Who is a Muslim?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335603#msg335603">The "DO NOT" prohibition</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605770.msg336452#msg336452">Hadith & Sects.</a> <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605770.msg336423#msg336423">Sura</a> + <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605770.msg336428#msg336428">Prohibition</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335928#msg335928">Impossible for people who i'tiqad to disobey Allah to enter Paradise.</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335476#msg335476">Muslim Job Scope</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335931#msg335931">Purpose of Life</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335891#msg335891">Alhamdu</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336009#msg336009">Allah Alone is no use for our salvation</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336010#msg336010">Duty Awareness Program (Deen)</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335950#msg335950">What is Right or Wrong?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336077#msg336077">The Qur'an is about us.</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335263#msg335263">Duty To Ourselves</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335265#msg335265">Understanding The Quran</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335283#msg335283">Language of the Heart</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335515#msg335515">What is Reality?</a> <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335521#msg335521">(2)</a>, <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335524#msg335524">(3)</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335788#msg335788">Qur'an is an introductory Book, Guidance or Manual.</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335810#msg335810">Signs</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335950#msg335950">Pleasure</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336130#msg336130">Dictionary of the Qur'an</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335472#msg335472">Philosophy of Solat</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335474#msg335474">True Solat is Jihad?</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335659#msg335659">Formula for Success</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335483#msg335483">First Step - Fire</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335476#msg335476">Formula for Unity - Negotiator, Mediator and Conciliator</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335880#msg335880">Towards Human Unity</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335750#msg335750">Unconditional Freedom</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336189#msg336189">The Flow of Ideas</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336234#msg336234">Example of Quranic Ideas</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336219#msg336219">Ideas of Just and Balance</a>

            <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg336265#msg336265">When Being Wrong Is Right</a>

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              #213

              <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335931#msg335931">The Matrix of Just and Balance For Our Salvation</a>

              Allah has promised
              those who have believed among you <- 100% obedience
              and done righteous deeds <- towards human unity

              that He will surely grant them succession upon the earth
              just as He granted it to those before them

              and that He will surely establish for them their deen
              which He has preferred for them

              and that He will surely substitute for them
              after their fear
              security

              they worship Me
              not associating anything with Me

              But whoever disbelieves after that
              then those are the defiantly disobedient
              (<a href="http//quran.com/24/55">2455</a&gt

              Ignominy shall be their portion
              wheresoever they are found

              save (where they grasp)

              a rope from Allah <- 100% obedience
              and
              a rope from men <- towards human unity
              (<a href="http//quran.com/3/112">3112</a&gt

              http//s16.postimg.org/cyvakuyx1/deen.png

              <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335476#msg335476">negotiator - mediator - conciliator</a>

              Sponsor two friends..

              1. Obedience (Qur'an Study Group -> solely for listing and observing the "DO NOT" prohibition)

              2. Works toward unity or promoting peace and harmony in...

              -> Family

              -> Friends

              -> Customers & Employees (Your Business) or Co-workers -> Treat them as your family.
              (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335659#msg335659">Formula for success</a> + <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335472#msg335472">Philosophy of Salat</a&gt

              • this forum or any other platform or NGO could exist as monitoring to training center etc.

              • Strictly to promote unity, peace and harmony. Must not involve politics and religious agenda etc.

              The Theory
              Towards Human Unity
              Peace and Harmony

              http//s22.postimg.org/o70schgb1/deens.png
              http//s15.postimg.org/5yoklx1vr/down_arrow_icon.png
              http//s23.postimg.org/6w09q8z63/deenmlm.png
              http//s15.postimg.org/5yoklx1vr/down_arrow_icon.png
              http//s8.postimg.org/fa74u23f9/mlm.png
              http//s15.postimg.org/5yoklx1vr/down_arrow_icon.png
              Just and Balance
              Peace & Harmony
              in the society

              For example Very Large Scale

              Level Team
              1 2
              2 4
              3 8
              4 16
              5 32
              6 64
              7 128
              8 256
              9 512
              10 1,024
              11 2,048
              12 4,096
              13 8,192
              14 16,384
              15 32,768
              16 65,536
              17 131,072
              18 262,144
              19 524,288
              20 1,048,576
              21 2,097,152
              22 4,194,304
              23 8,388,608
              24 16,777,216
              25 33,554,432
              26 67,108,864
              27 134,217,728
              28 268,435,456
              29 536,870,912
              30 1,073,741,824
              31 2,147,483,648
              32 4,294,967,296
              33 8,589,934,592
              34 17,179,869,184
              35 34,359,738,368
              36 68,719,476,736
              37 137,438,953,472
              38 274,877,906,944
              39 549,755,813,888
              40 1,099,511,627,776
              41 2,199,023,255,552
              42 4,398,046,511,104
              43 8,796,093,022,208
              44 17,592,186,044,416
              45 35,184,372,088,832
              46 70,368,744,177,664
              47 140,737,488,355,328
              48 281,474,976,710,656
              49 562,949,953,421,312
              50 1,125,899,906,842,620

              How many persons to monitor at level 50?

              100 persons!

              You
              (each will do the same)
              +-----------+
              Level 1 -> 1 1
              http//api.ning.com/files/uGCxg7sZSOsBbNwvSUN0m6uFBP5OUvR7e-3lYPcnfzzdki1NKdfBKiMBEzKhhqFLbCaNgzbOCTwHTwBFp0cz3nyqUP-l7F1/arrowDownSmall.png http//api.ning.com/files/uGCxg7sZSOsBbNwvSUN0m6uFBP5OUvR7e-3lYPcnfzzdki1NKdfBKiMBEzKhhqFLbCaNgzbOCTwHTwBFp0cz3nyqUP-l7F1/arrowDownSmall.png
              1 1
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              1 1
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              1 1
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              ... ...

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              Level 50 -> 1 1
              Total 50 ppls + 50 ppls
              Total 100 persons

              Question.. <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335931#msg335931">how to simplify and standardize?</a>

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                #214

                Towards human unity...

                He has made plain to you <-- What is Islam
                of the Din (l-dni)
                what He enjoined upon Nuh
                and that which We have revealed to you
                and that which We enjoined upon Ibrahim
                and Musa
                and Isa
                that keep to obedience <- 100% obedience
                and be not divided therein < towards human unity

                ... .. . . . .

                To this then go on inviting <-- Task for Muslims
                and go on steadfastly <- refer to the above sponsorship program - Duty Awareness
                on the right way
                as you are commanded
                and do not follow their low desires <- don't argue with them, focus on unity, peace and harmony
                and say What is a Mushrikeen? (<a href="http//quran.com/30/30-32">3030-32</a&gt

                I believe in what Allah has revealed of the Book
                and I am commanded to do justice between you <-- role as Mediators and Conciliators
                Allah is our Lord and your Lord vs. Provoker & create more divisions
                we shall have our deeds
                and you shall have your deeds
                no plea need there be (now) between us and you <- no argument! ignore right/wrong &
                Allah will gather us together focus on unity, peace and harmony
                and to Him is the return

                (<a href="http//quran.com/42/10-16">4210-16</a&gt

                A Muslim must now learn how to become Negotiator, Mediator and Conciliator. There is no religion and it is not about to spread Islam, since Islam is not a religion. It is about to spread peace, harmony and unity in the society. It's about benefiting humanity, kindness to His creation and giving to relatives. This is how people from different backgrounds and traditions are able to accept Islam by our Prophet Muhammad pbuh. Unconditional acceptance (respect) of world religious practices and balancing what is just to every living creatures. This is "Din of Islam".

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                  Why the matrix?

                  The power of leverage.. opt and opm.

                  Sponsor two friends..

                  1. Obedience (Qur'an Study Group -> solely for listing and observing the "DO NOT" prohibition)

                  2. Works toward unity or promoting peace and harmony in...

                  -> Family

                  -> Friends

                  -> Customers & Employees (Your Business) or Co-workers -> Treat them as your family.
                  (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335659#msg335659">Formula for success</a> + <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335472#msg335472">Philosophy of Salat</a&gt

                  • this forum or any other platform or NGO could exist as monitoring to training center etc.

                  • Strictly to promote unity, peace and harmony. Must not involve politics and religious agenda etc.

                  http//s23.postimg.org/6w09q8z63/deenmlm.png

                  bilateral matrix, prostrate to Allah and Adam (<a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335753#msg335753">descendants</a&gt...

                  and

                  How Allah will multiplies His reward for your effort, time and money spend on your family, friends and customers etc.. to promote unity, peace, harmony, and supporting them emotionally, psychologically, financially, socially and etc.

                  The example of those who spend their wealth
                  in the way of Allah
                  is like a seed <- you
                  which grows seven spikes <- the above image, 7 persons - first group
                  in each spike is a hundred grains <- 100 persons straight below you
                  And Allah multiplies for whom He wills
                  And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
                  (<a href="http//quran.com/2/261">2261</a&gt

                  100 grains

                  How many persons to monitor at level 50?

                  100 persons!

                  Steps - "We Are Family"

                  1. You -> benefiting your family, friends and your customers/employees/co-workers -> as your family!
                    (regardless of religion, caste, race, socio-economic background etc .. including non-human - jinn)

                  2. 7 persons -> 2 (your team) + 5 (sponsor your member to build their team, exemplary leadership)

                  3. help 100 persons straight below you (to strengthen your foundation)

                  4. spread... "..Allah multiplies for whom He wills.."

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                    For you is your deen
                    (War Zone - <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335480#msg335480">God Alone</a> - Right vs. Wrong)
                    and
                    For me is my deen
                    (Unity - <a href="http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9605723.msg335753#msg335753">Prostrate to Adam</a> - All from Allah and "I Submit&quot
                    (<a href="http//quran.com/109/6">1096</a&gt

                    http//s23.postimg.org/ifq2vi2rv/warzone.png

                    Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing (<a href="http//quran.com/29/45">2945</a&gt

                    http//s13.postimg.org/f0sag5q85/solat.png

                    Now, just a philosophical statement... as to the meaning of solat

                    http//s11.postimg.org/hq4ht9ic3/humanunity.png
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                    Jihad Salat

                    And those who believe in Allah and His Messengers
                    they are the Siddiqun
                    and the martyrs (syahid) with their Lord
                    they shall have their reward and their light
                    But those who disbelieve
                    and deny Our Ayat (disobedience)
                    they shall be the dwellers of the blazing Fire
                    (<a href="http//quran.com/57/19">5719</a&gt

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                      +salaam brother muslims

                      All your works are beautiful. Great thoughts behind them. And more than most I see a very sincere man who loves ALLAAH. Again, I enjoy reading all your work. You have great skill in setting out knowledge. I can learn a lot from you in this regard. Thank you for sharing them.

                      +salaam
                      al-amiyr

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                        +salaam brother muslims

                        All your works are beautiful. Great thoughts behind them. And more than most I see a very sincere man who loves ALLAAH. Again, I enjoy reading all your work. You have great skill in setting out knowledge. I can learn a lot from you in this regard. Thank you for sharing them.

                        +salaam
                        al-amiyr

                        +salaam brother al-amiyr

                        Thank you and you are also a great thinker and I'm learning a lot from you. We do our best to "Salat".

                        +salaam
                        muslims

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                          +salaam brother al-amiyr

                          Thank you and you are also a great thinker and I'm learning a lot from you. We do our best to "Salat".

                          +salaam
                          muslims

                          +salaam+ brother muslims

                          As you said that you learn -good and bad- so have I in all my life. I have denied myself the investigation of no information-good and bad. Also I have always changed my views for the better in the presence of valid arguments. I have also always loved debate and have always presented my arguments for solid criticism so that I could learn how to improve it for the better. I have no doubt in my mind that ALLAAH has a plan for you which will become manifest to you when the time is right inshaa ALLAAH. Continue on your journey to seek all knowledge! Justly balanced!

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                            +salaam+ brother muslims

                            As you said that you learn -good and bad- so have I in all my life. I have denied myself the investigation of no information-good and bad. Also I have always changed my views for the better in the presence of valid arguments. I have also always loved debate and have always presented my arguments for solid criticism so that I could learn how to improve it for the better. I have no doubt in my mind that ALLAAH has a plan for you which will become manifest to you when the time is right inshaa ALLAAH. Continue on your journey to seek all knowledge! Justly balanced!

                            +salaam
                            al-amiyr

                            +salaam+ brother al-amiyr

                            There is nothing wrong with to deny good or bad. It is also "Justly balanced!", for each of us and all living creatures. It doesn't matter which side we are today. However, we just need to let Allah control our lives and enjoy our rides.

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                            muslims

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                              Beyond Religion -> Sunnatullah

                              DIN?this word has been used in various contexts, among them being ascendancy, sovereignty, management, conduct of affairs, ruling power, mastership, ownership, exercise of power, code of law, constitution, law of requital, an order. The Quran has described Islam as Ad-Din, which is generally translated as religion. However, in the light of the above meanings, it should be clear that this is not only incorrect, but distorts and negates the very meaning of din. Islam is not a religion (madhab), and it has never been described as one in the Quran. Islam is a way of life, a system, a code of law. In the external universe Islam signifies the Divine Order that governs life and the movement of the entire universe. The whole purpose of the Quran is to establish a universal order based on the Divinely ordained values of life. This is ad-din; <a href="http//www.tolueislam.org/Parwez/ICR/ICR.htm">Islam A Challenge to Religion</a>

                              Say, "O disbelievers,

                              I do not worship what you worship <- Prostrate to God Alone, accordingly, any god/religion.
                              Nor are you worshippers of what I worship <- Prostrate to Allah & Adam (Humanity), Sunnatullah.

                              Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship <- Religious People & God Alone Concept.
                              Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship <- Upright man - Unity, regardless of religion etc.

                              For you is your deen <- Religion - Right or wrong - Fire Element.
                              and for me is my deen <- Deen - Unity - Sunnatullah - Justly balanced - Fire/Earth/Air/Water.
                              (109)

                              http//s13.postimg.org/6hprb216f/religionelement.png

                              Ibrahim was not a Jew <- Ibrahim has no religion. So as Muhammad, not a Jew/Christian (religion).
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                              but he was (an) upright (man) <- showing a great concern for what is right, fair and truthful way
                              a Muslim <- defined by the above ayat - an upright man - obedience and justly balanced.
                              and he was not one of the polytheists <- Concern with right/wrong in religious matters - 3030-32

                              Most surely the nearest of people to Ibrahim
                              are those
                              who followed him
                              and this Prophet
                              and those who believe
                              and Allah is the guardian of the believers
                              (367-6

                              And whoever seeks a "dnan" (&#1575 other than Islam <- Religion of Islam vs. Deen of Islam
                              it will NEVER be accepted of him
                              and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers
                              (385)

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                                Comparison

                                A comparative study of religion or madhhab, and din, should help us understand the vital and fundamental characteristics of each and the differences between the two

                                1. Madhhab is merely some sort of subjective experience and is concerned only with the so-called private relationship between God and man.

                                Din is an objective reality and a system of collective life.

                                1. Every follower of a madhhab is satisfied that he has established a communion with the Almighty, and the objective of each individual is his own salvation.

                                The aim of din on the other hand is the welfare and progress of all mankind, and the character and constitution of a society indicates whether or not it is founded upon the Divine Law.

                                1. Madhhab does not afford us any objective. criterion by which we could determine whether or not our actions are producing the desired results.

                                In a social order governed by din, the development of a collective and harmonious life correctly indicates whether or not the people are pursuing the right course.

                                1. Madhhab is hostile to scientific investigation and is an adversary of reason, so that it could flourish unhampered with the aid of a blind faith.

                                Din helps in the development of human reason and knowledge, allows full freedom to accept or reject on the basis of reason and arguments, and encourages investigation and discovery of all the natural phenomena to illumine the path of human life and its advancement in the light of the Permanent Values.

                                1. Madhhab follows the susceptibilities and prejudices of men and pampers them.

                                Din seeks to lead men to a path of life that is in harmony with the realities of life.

                                1. In every age, therefore, madhhab sets up new idols and mumbo-jumbos in order to keep the people's attention away from the real problems of life.

                                But din is rational and radical it breaks all idols, old and new, and is never variable in its principles.

                                1. Madhhab induces a perpetual sense of fear in the minds of men and seeks to frighten them into conformity;

                                While din treats fear as a form of polytheism and seeks to make men courageous, daring and self-reliant.

                                1. Madhhab prompts men to bow before every seat of authority and prestige, religious as well as temporal.

                                Din encourages man to walk about with his head erect, and attain self-confidence.

                                1. Madhhab induces man to flee from struggle of life.

                                But din calls upon him to face the realities of life squarely, whatever the hazards.

                                1. Madhhab treats the world of matter with contempt and calls upon man to renounce it. It promises paradise only in the Hereafter as a reward for the renunciation of the material world.

                                Din, on the other hand, enjoins the conquest of matter and leads man to immeasurable heights of attainment. It exhorts him to seek well-being and happiness in this world as well as felicity in the life Hereafter.

                                1. Madhhab encourages belief in fatalism, and this tends to dissuade man from active life and self-development.

                                Din gives man power to challenge fate, and provides energy for a life of activity and self-development.

                                1. Madhhab seeks to comfort the weak, the helpless and the oppressed with the belief that the affairs of this world are governed by the Will of God and that its acceptance and resignation helps to endear them to God. This sort of teaching naturally tends to morbidity, and emboldens their religious leaders who profess to interpret the Will of God, so that they indulge in their misdeeds with perfect impunity and persuade the adherents to a complete and quiet submission.

                                Din, on the other hand, raises the banner of revolt against all forms of tyranny and exploitation. It calls upon the weak and the oppressed to follow the Divine Laws and thereby seek to establish a social order in which all tyrants and oppressors will be forced to accept the dictates of right and justice. In this social order, there is no place for dictators, capitalists or priests. They are all enemies of din.

                                1. Madhhab enjoins religious meditation in the name of worship and thus induces self-deception.

                                Din exhorts men to assert themselves and struggle perpetually for the establishment of the Divine Social Order, and its betterment when attained. Worship in din really means obedience to the Laws of God.

                                1. Madhhab frowns and sneers at all things of art and beauty.

                                Din defies those who forbid the enjoyment of the good and beautiful things of life which God has created for the enjoyment of man.

                                1. Madhhab denounces everything new and declares all innovation as sin.

                                Din holds that the needs and demands of human life keep changing with the change in the conditions of life; change and innovation are, therefore, demanded by life itself. Only the Divine Laws are immutable.

                                It should now be easy for us to see the fundamental difference between din and madhhab. Islam means saying "Yes" to life; while the response of religion is "No"!

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                                  +salaam brother al-amiyr

                                  Thank you and you are also a great thinker and I'm learning a lot from you. We do our best to "Salat".

                                  +salaam
                                  muslims

                                  Dear brother, muslims.

                                  May peace be upon you.

                                  I would like to kindly ask you, from a Quranic perspective, what do you believe the word 'salat' to mean?

                                  You don't have to explain in details, just put your response in a simple sentence.

                                  Peace to you )

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                                    Dear brother, muslims.

                                    May peace be upon you.

                                    I would like to kindly ask you, from a Quranic perspective, what do you believe the word 'salat' to mean?

                                    You don't have to explain in details, just put your response in a simple sentence.

                                    Peace to you )

                                    Dear brother, Scribbler.

                                    This is salat.

                                    Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing (<a href="http//quran.com/29/45">2945</a&gt

                                    May peace be upon you. pr

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                                      Dear brother, Scribbler.

                                      This is salat.

                                      May peace be upon you. pr

                                      Peace be with you, brother.

                                      Thank you for your kind reply.

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                                        To every nation We appointed acts of devotion which they observe (5101)

                                        Meaning of Salat for each element.

                                        http//s24.postimg.org/x33e8gyqd/salat.png

                                        and basically, the objectives of Ibada are as follows

                                        Fast "..decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you
                                        that you may become righteous.." (2183)
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                                        Sadaqah "..Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them
                                        and cause them increase.." (9103)
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                                        Hajj (or else) "..That they may witness benefits for themselves
                                        and mention the name of Allah.." (222
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                                        Salat "..prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing.." (2945)
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                                        Shahada Alhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameen

                                        comparison

                                        The Formula

                                        It is He who has sent among the unlettered
                                        a Messenger from themselves

                                        1. reciting to them His verses and
                                        2. purifying them and
                                        3. teaching them the Book
                                        4. and wisdom
                                          although they were before in clear error
                                          (<a href="http//quran.com/62/2">622</a&gt

                                        Primary importance

                                        Command War zone Objectives (primary importance)
                                        (illusion) (reality)
                                        an acts of -> How -> - become righteous (ourselves)
                                        devotion to - to purify ourselves
                                        perform? - witness benefits in ourselves
                                        etc. - prohibits immorality/wrongdoing in ourselves

                                        • understanding of reality (ourselves)

                                        Have we achieved the objectives?

                                        If not, we are still not performing those "Ibada".

                                        It is, in fact, not an Ibada (iman and amal, burden of proof).

                                        For example

                                        We will know what is the reality, universe and what is Allah. We are able to return our Shahada, and not as hypocrites; ie. those who will not benefit from the Shahada and no matter how many times he may have made that statement during his life.

                                        Say Shall We inform you of the greatest losers in (their) deeds?

                                        (These are) they whose labor
                                        is lost in this world's life
                                        and they think
                                        that they are well versed in skill of the work of hands

                                        These are they who disbelieve
                                        in the communications of their Lord and His meeting
                                        so their deeds become null
                                        and therefore We will not set up a balance for them
                                        on the day of resurrection.

                                        Thus it is that their recompense is hell

                                        because they disbelieved
                                        and held My communications
                                        and My messengers
                                        in mockery
                                        (<a href="http//quran.com/18/103-106">18103-106</a&gt

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                                          He said, "Indeed, with me you will never be able to have patience
                                          and how can you have patience for what you do not encompass in knowledge?
                                          (1867-68)

                                          What does the Qur'an teach?

                                          Rule Justly Balanced Exception
                                          (Right) (When being wrong is right)

                                          Human (?) cause I know that Successor
                                          corruption which you (Adam & Angels)
                                          (230) do not know (230)

                                          Unlawful sexual Marriage Lawful sexual
                                          intercourse intercourse
                                          (1732) (1732)

                                          Cannot kill War/ Can kill
                                          a person Defense a person
                                          (532) (22.39)

                                          Forbidden to eat Emergency Can eat
                                          swine flesh swine flesh
                                          (2173) (2173)

                                          One wife Orphan Multiple wives
                                          (3350) (43)

                                          Follow strictly Signs/ Use reasoning
                                          Allah's words Awwaliyah (822)

                                          Cannot commit Avoid Can commit
                                          mischief Mudharat mischief
                                          (1867-82)

                                          Cannot commit Just Can commit
                                          evil evil
                                          (16125)

                                          Unity Wrongdoing No unity
                                          (4213) (3030-32)

                                          and so on...

                                          From the above, we can see that the Qur'an teaches us how to balance and achieve justice ..

                                          It is the "Ihdina assirata almustaqeem" (16); "..and you become three kinds.." (567)

                                          Why it is about balance and just?

                                          Because ...

                                          We cannot change to what is right (just) in the fire element. -> unjust to the air, water and earth.
                                          We cannot change to what is right (just) in the air element. -> unjust to the fire, water and earth.
                                          We cannot change to what is right (just) in the water element. -> unjust to the fire, air and earth.
                                          We cannot change to what is right (just) in the earth element. -> unjust to the fire, air and water.
                                          We cannot change to what is right (just) in all these elements.
                                          We cannot change what is wrong (unjust) in all these elements.

                                          However, we can balance the major and minor "right (just)" in all these elements.
                                          ie. right 1 + right 2 + right 3 + right 4 and so on...

                                          For example

                                          The degree of what is right.

                                          25% wrong (unjust) -> means 75% right (just)
                                          50% wrong (unjust) -> means 50% right (just)
                                          75% wrong (unjust) -> means 25% right (just)
                                          100% wrong (unjust) -> means 0% right (just)

                                          http//s11.postimg.org/hq4ht9ic3/humanunity.png

                                          Can 0% or less than 50% wrong (unjust) be achieved?

                                          Nope, because all these elements exist in all living creatures.

                                          It is Sunnatullah, and Allah is The Just, Al-`Adl (&#1604.

                                          Therefore, our real issue in life is why human are fighting each other and standing for what is right or wrong? (refer here)

                                          Our real issue in life is why not stand up for human unity, based on what is just and balance?

                                          http//s23.postimg.org/ifq2vi2rv/warzone.png

                                          To this then go on inviting <-- Task for Muslims
                                          and go on steadfastly <- refer to the above sponsorship program - Duty Awareness
                                          on the right way
                                          as you are commanded
                                          and do not follow their low desires <- don't argue with them, focus on unity, peace and harmony
                                          and say What is a Mushrikeen? (3030-32)

                                          I believe in what Allah has revealed of the Book
                                          and I am commanded to do justice between you <-- role as Mediators and Conciliators
                                          Allah is our Lord and your Lord vs. Provoker & create more divisions
                                          we shall have our deeds
                                          and you shall have your deeds
                                          no plea need there be (now) between us and you <- no argument! ignore right/wrong &
                                          Allah will gather us together focus on unity, peace and harmony
                                          and to Him is the return

                                          (<a href="http//quran.com/42/10-16">4210-16</a&gt

                                          ..

                                          A Muslim must now learn how to become Negotiator, Mediator and Conciliator. There is no religion and it is not about to spread Islam, since Islam is not a religion. It is about to spread peace, harmony and unity in the society. It's about benefiting humanity, kindness to His creation and giving to relatives. This is how people from different backgrounds and traditions are able to accept Islam by our Prophet Muhammad pbuh. Unconditional acceptance (respect) of world religious practices and balancing what is just to every living creatures. This is "Din of Islam".

                                          Follow this rule....

                                          O mankind, indeed We have created you
                                          from male and female <- differences - What we can learn from husband & wife relationship?
                                          and made you peoples How they can build family and unite under one roof?
                                          and tribes How they balance their differences? Protect each other.
                                          What about different species of animals? How they live?
                                          that you may know one another <- unite and learn how to balance our life from others

                                          Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah
                                          is the most righteous of you <- justly balanced
                                          Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.
                                          (4913)

                                          http//s13.postimg.org/f0sag5q85/solat.png

                                          • Compare with how other religions performing their prayers. Which element?

                                          Not this rule...

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                                          http//s24.postimg.org/ebh5sqdth/fire.png

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