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Wakas understanding of maSJiD

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    Hizbullah
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    referring to the designated locality wherein the restrictions are in place, animals are brought, al hajj is held etc, not a mosque.

    Exactly what I am trying to convey in my thread - http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9608396.0

    There is a distance between Masjid AlHaram and Masjid AlAqsa. Masjid AlAqsa, literally means the Furthest Place of Prostration, is the BILAD, where the bless land is, clearly tells us that it is a designated locality wherein the animals are brought, the scarification of animals, al hajj, etc....

    You only need to check out the verses and ponder over....

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      Mazhar
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      One avenue that could require further study is to take it as meaning the inviolable place of acknowledgement, referring to the designated locality wherein the restrictions are in place, animals are brought, al hajj is held etc, not a mosque.

      Instead of giving straight forward answers to the points mentioned, you seem to have discarded the stand of calling it a time of this and time of that.

      Now it has become some place of this and that but not a mosque.

      What is a mosque?

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        Mazhar
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        One avenue that could require further study is to take it as meaning the inviolable place of acknowledgement, referring to the designated locality wherein the restrictions are in place, animals are brought, al hajj is held etc, not a mosque.

        It means you are discarding earlier held stance in your paper which was

        The literal meaning of "maSJD" is roughly "implemented SJD",

        By far, the most common interpretation is "place of SJD" e.g. Mosque, but some others include act of SJD, institute of SJD, time of SJD.

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          parvez_mushtaq
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          From you article

          IF one takes masajid=mosques then if women were not allowed in them, it would make this statement illogical, thus clearly implying women could be present in the mosques. It also implies men and women are unlikely to be segregated, as they could approach one another, i.e. interact.

          first tell me how it becomes illogical to assume women are not allowed in mosques (quran only view with verses pl)
          Do you have proofs for this claim or this your speculation , Wakas
          this is your first mistake regarding this verse 2.187.i don't how you assumed that men and women interact in mosques !

          Who in their right mind would approach their wife in a sexual manner in a public Mosque? Was this such a temptation or common practice that AQ had to tell them not to do it? According to history/tradition mosques in those early days were very basic or simply courtyards thus unlikely to have multiple rooms so it seems even more odd to suggest such a thing taking place in a Mosque. This traditional understanding verges on the nonsensical.

          i think you missed out this portion of the verse 2.187
          http//quranx.com/Content/Images/ArabicWords/616e667573616b756d.png
          anfusakum
          yourselves,

          Verse 2.187.. ...used to betray/deceive yourselves very clearly implies that sex was done by those people in hide outs and they make other people to believe that they were not involved in any sexual act .

          IF masajids=mosques, why even mention mosques, when there is much greater chance of sexual temptation in the homes during abstinence?

          You mean to say a husband and wife will always be thinking of sex when ever they interact .
          this is really ridiculous , Wakas
          sex is just an emotional outlet and it can be controlled .if i take masjid as mosques it implies that be in the mosques whenever you get tempted during the day time while you are in fast .if i take your meaning of "time of sajd" then it implies that .......?? the verse get meaningless ...can your explain this verse with your meaning of masjid ,Wakas

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            parvez_mushtaq
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            From Your article

            2240 Those who were expelled from their homes without right, except that they said "Our Lord is God!" And if it were not for God checking/defending the people, some by others, surely would have been overturned/demolished monasteries and churches/synagogues and synagogues/blessings/bonds/petitions and maSaJiD in which the name of God is mentioned/remembered much. And surely God will help those who help Him. Indeed God is Powerful, Noble.
            .....
            ...........
            The implication of 2240 is that God does not want these things to be ruined. Somewhat unusually, it singles out 'maSaJiD' saying "in which the name of God is mentioned/remembered much", implying the others listed do not have this or some maSaJiD do not have this. A more detailed study into the possible CAD meanings of "sawami" and "biya'un" may need to be done.
            2436 may be interesting to note as it uses "buyoot/houses" not "masajid". IF masjid=mosque, it seems that could have been more appropriate to use.

            In the same vein can you explain this verse , Wakas
            Verse 24.33

            To whom is ALLAH subhanvatala is forgiving , Wakas

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              Wakas
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              Mazhar,
              It is unfortunate I have to explain this to you but simply mentioning a possible option does not mean that is my actual view or I am disregarding other options.

              parvez,
              It is illogical for one to say women are not allowed in mosques, when Quran is allegedly talking about men/women being together in mosques. That is a problem for you/others to resolve.
              Also the meaning of "time of acknowledgement" would fit like this in 2187, when one is undergoing abstinence (from sunrise to sunset) they are in a "time of acknowledgement" (from sunrise to sunset) so no sex during this time period. Simple.

              All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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                Mazhar
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                Mazhar,
                It is unfortunate I have to explain this to you but simply mentioning a possible option does not mean that is my actual view or I am disregarding other options.

                Salam Wakas,

                Dear a derived adverb is either of time or of place. It cannot be both. Use both the options with all the occurrences and then make up your mind to get out of ambiguous state whether it is adverb of time or adverb of place.

                Clue is that the words called collocates which naturally occur with a word might help you to resolve your confusion about one of the important words of Qur'aan.

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                  Wakas
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                  w/salaam Mazhar,

                  I'm not confused. I never said it was both. Perhaps you don't understand the simple idea of listing options for people to consider, and prefer pushing one view as if that's the only possible option.

                  Not me.

                  My position is simple I have studied the various options and I think "the inviolable time of acknowledgement" (as explained in article) fits best.

                  No-one has brought any Quran contradiction, logical problem, any grammar impossibility as an objection etc against such a view.

                  Simple.

                  All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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                    Mazhar
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                    w/salaam Mazhar,

                    I'm not confused. I never said it was both. Perhaps you don't understand the simple idea of listing options for people to consider, and prefer pushing one view as if that's the only possible option.

                    Not me.

                    My position is simple I have studied the various options and I think "the inviolable time of acknowledgement" (as explained in article) fits best.

                    No-one has brought any Quran contradiction, logical problem, any grammar impossibility as an objection etc against such a view.

                    Simple.

                    So the bold one is your final considered opinion.

                    If we break the adjectival phrase your considered opinion is that http//haqeeqat.org.pk/English%20Tafsir%20e%20Haqeeqat/00.Tabweeb%20Part%202/001.%20Roots%20originating%20in%20Surat%20002/2.034/150.%20Isjidoo%20Seen%20Jeem%20Daal/6.gif means time of acknowledgement; and http//haqeeqat.org.pk/English%20Tafsir%20e%20Haqeeqat/00.Tabweeb%20Part%202/001.%20Roots%20originating%20in%20Surat%20002/2.085/304.%20Mohuramun%20Ha%20Ra%20Meem/2.gif means invoilable.

                    Have I correctly understood your thinking, or there is something else in your thouhts?

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                      Wakas
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                      That is correct.

                      All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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                        Mazhar
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                        That is correct.

                        Let us analyse what is meant or can be perceived from phrase "time of acknowledgement"

                        acknowledgement

                        noun
                        1.
                        an act of acknowledging.
                        2.
                        recognition of the existence or truth of something
                        the acknowledgment of a sovereign power.
                        3.
                        an expression of appreciation.
                        4.
                        a thing done or given in appreciation or gratitude.

                        public recognition by a man of an illegitimate child as his own.

                        acknowledgment

                        noun
                        1.
                        the act of acknowledging or state of being acknowledged
                        2.
                        something done or given as an expression of thanks, as a reply to a message, etc
                        3.
                        (pl) an author's statement acknowledging his use of the works of other authors, usually printed at the front of a book

                        Please clarify what is meant or perceived when you use acknowledgement.

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                          parvez_mushtaq
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                          parvez,
                          It is illogical for one to say women are not allowed in mosques, when Quran is allegedly talking about men/women being together in mosques. That is a problem for you/others to resolve.

                          As per your logic ,in your article ,masajid cannot by mosques for the following reasons
                          If taken , as mosques then it implies like ordering to stop sex in mosque
                          only point that goes with your logic is , that in mosques women are allowed. since the verse is talking about sex between husband and wife even thinking about having sex in mosques is ruled out .moreover ,as per the verse ,there was no open sex even before the Islam .so your logic comprehensively failed .in other words you comprehensively failed to prove that masajid cannot be equal to mosque as per this verse .so the only option left is masajid =mosque

                          Also the meaning of "time of acknowledgement" would fit like this in 2187, when one is undergoing abstinence (from sunrise to sunset) they are in a "time of acknowledgement" (from sunrise to sunset) so no sex during this time period. Simple.

                          let me take the verse
                          Verse 2.187
                          It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives . They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread . Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques. These are the limits Allah, so do not approach them. Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the people that they may become righteous.

                          So the verse is talking about the limitations regarding fast
                          it is clearly mention that during the day time or while in fast sex is prohibited ......you done have any problem with this view point (i hope)
                          this include even the salah/(or the things you have as per you logic) during the fast which is done in home or in masajid which is immaterial

                          Now let me take the phrase in contention
                          And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques.

                          it is clear like crystal from this translation that sex is prohibited at two level
                          1.during fast
                          2.while in seclusion in masajid

                          Now let me take your translation,Wakas
                          Also the meaning of "time of acknowledgement" would fit like this in 2187, when one is undergoing abstinence (from sunrise to sunset) they are in a "time of acknowledgement" (from sunrise to sunset) so no sex during this time period

                          1.I don't know from where "when one undergoing" pops in ,in your translation since there is no Arabic equivalent t in the verse
                          2.how you come to the conclusion that abstinence is from sun rise to sun set
                          3.as well as how your "time of acknowledgement" last from sun rise to sun set
                          4.again it is either confusing or meaning less .can you pl elaborate your "time of acknowledgement" .in other words just call a spade a spade

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                            Mazhar
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                            Dear Wakas,

                            Salamun alaika,

                            When someone says "time of acknowledgement", the natural question that will arise is to ask him acknowledgment of what?

                            Therefore, kindly explain what you acknowledge at the "time of acknowledgment".

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