Regarding greetings, salaam, mashaallah and inshaallah
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Peace,
Ive wanted to know this as I notice some people here don't say these things, which Im guilty on the last two. Based on the Quran, are we supposed to say Mashaallah and Inshaallah? Is it a requirement? I know that with Mashaallah, it was due to the man with the orchard. He said that he did it on his own, but it says that he should have said "masha'allah". However, with Inshaallah, it states that we should say this whenever we plan on doing something. If we forget, then we should remember it.
For the salaams, I know that the Quran states that when we enter houses we should greet the inhabitants. Also those who believe. Even those who do not believe we should greet them and not say that they are not believers as an excuse. The main point however, is that if someone greets you, you should reply in the same greeting or something better. Therefore, does it make it a requirement to say Salaams if someone gives you a salaam (or any greeting for that matter). Or is it just something that we should do but dont have to?
My apologies for not giving ayat on the subjects at hand, couldn't locate them. So if I made a mistake, please forgive me and correct me.
Peace
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Peace amuslim
Regarding "inshallah," the verses that mention such thing are 1823-24. The quran actually says Illa an yashaa Allahu waothkur rabbaka itha naseeta waqul AAasa an yahdiyani rabbee li-aqraba min hatha rashadan
Meaning "unless God wills otherwise" as opposed to the traditional "God willing." This even makes more sense in that it shows that the human as free will.
I hope this helps. Peace.
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Peace OpenMind
Peace amuslim
Regarding "inshallah," the verses that mention such thing are 1823-24. The quran actually says Illa an yashaa Allahu waothkur rabbaka itha naseeta waqul AAasa an yahdiyani rabbee li-aqraba min hatha rashadan
Meaning "unless God wills otherwise" as opposed to the traditional "God willing." This even makes more sense in that it shows that the human as free will.
I hope this helps. Peace.
Illa = Except/Unless ya = he sha'a = wills
Is my translation of that correct? I never actually read that verse in Arabic, but thanks for pointing it out. Makes a lot more sense in regards to how things work. Everything is free flowing "unless God wills otherwise". Thanks!
Do you think we have to say Inshaallah though? What about
Wala taqoolanna lishay-in innee faAAilun thalika ghadan
Peace
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Peace
I believe that is correct.
As for "Wala taqoolanna lishay-in innee faAAilun thalika ghadan," it is the premise for the next verse which says to say "unless God wills otherwise." So I don't think we need to say "God willing", rather just "unless God wills otherwise." Although I find it rather trivial, but it is best to follow the exact words of the quran.
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I believe that is correct.
As for "Wala taqoolanna lishay-in innee faAAilun thalika ghadan," it is the premise for the next verse which says to say "unless God wills otherwise." So I don't think we need to say "God willing", rather just "unless God wills otherwise." Although I find it rather trivial, but it is best to follow the exact words of the quran.
Peace
I believe that the reason we should is so that we remember Allah and his bounties upon us. It strengthens our faith. Like Salat, we program, for lack of a better word, ourselves. Thats my understanding of it.
Peace