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    muslims
    wrote on last edited by
    #209

    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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      #210

      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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        #211

        The Common Aspects of Religions

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

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          #212

          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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            wrote on last edited by
            #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
            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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            ... ...

            http//api.ning.com/files/uGCxg7sZSOsBbNwvSUN0m6uFBP5OUvR7e-3lYPcnfzzdki1NKdfBKiMBEzKhhqFLbCaNgzbOCTwHTwBFp0cz3nyqUP-l7F1/arrowDownSmall.png http//api.ning.com/files/uGCxg7sZSOsBbNwvSUN0m6uFBP5OUvR7e-3lYPcnfzzdki1NKdfBKiMBEzKhhqFLbCaNgzbOCTwHTwBFp0cz3nyqUP-l7F1/arrowDownSmall.png
            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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              muslims
              wrote on last edited by
              #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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                #215

                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
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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!

                        +salaam
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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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                            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).
                            nor a Christian http//api.ning.com/files/uGCxg7sZSOsBbNwvSUN0m6uFBP5OUvR7e-3lYPcnfzzdki1NKdfBKi*MBEzKhhqFLbCaNgzbOCTwHTwBFp0cz3nyqUP-l7F1/arrowDownSmall.png
                            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)

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                                        • 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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                                          Peace,
                                          Just wondered, where do all the graphics and illustrations come from?

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