The last thing I want to say in this forum is

Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder/Remembrance (i.e. the Quran) and indeed, We will be its guardian (against substitution, distortion, additions and omissions).

Salam (peace)!

Peace goodlogic,

Allah the Exalted now "loves" people only conditionally

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You the Messenger pronounce "If you people have been loving Allah the Exalted;
Then to demonstrate and prove it, you consciously and heartily follow me in letter and spirit without in between there being a third party intervention and influence.

If you acted accordingly, Allah the Exalted will in response-reciprocally love-appreciate and acknowledge you people.

Moreover, He the Exalted will overlook and grant forgiveness for you people for your earlier wrong-doings.

Remember, Allah the Exalted is The Forgiving-Overlooking and the Merciful".

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"Indeed I practically follow in letter and spirit that Grand Qur'aan which is communicated to me from my Sustainer Lord".

We literally follow Muhammad Sal'lallaa'hoalaih'wa'salam only when we act according to the words of Qur'aan.

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Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW to mankind) "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

When they said, ?We only worship idols out of our love for God, that they might bring us close to Him?, the following was revealed Say, O Muhammad (PBUH), ?If you love God, follow me, and God will love you, meaning that He will reward you, and forgive you your sins; God is Forgiving, as regards the sins, committed previously, by one who follows me; Merciful, to him.

You say "Muhammad Sal'lallaa'hoalaih'wa'salam", which means "Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him", while your translation says something different, "make contact"!!! brickwall I would be grateful if you could translate "Sal'lallaa'hoalaih'wa'salam" into English!!! THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Peace anGel-OnE, Mazhar, all.

The Qoran teaches us to respect the prophet while he is alive (492, 2462). Once he is dead, we can respect and obey the message he brought up, the living messenger. If we truly respect the prophet, we must follow the message that he received from God Almighty, Qoran. Unfortunately, millions of Muslims all over the world are expressing their respect to the dead prophet Muhammad through idolizing him- a practice that is contrary to the teachings of the Qoran .

Never would a human being whom God, blessed with the scripture and prophet hood say to people, "Idolize me beside God." Instead, (he would say), "Devote yourselves absolutely to your Lord alone," according to the scripture you preach and the teachings you learn.

Our love and respect to any messenger should be only through the love and the respect of the message he delivered, and the scripture he brought up. When God's messengers are dead, the only living messenger we have to love and respect would be the scripture, the infallible word of God. God's choice of the word "messenger" in the following verse, 924, is very precise and deliberate. God didn't mention the name Muhammad instead of "his messenger" for us to love, but rather He chose to leave it as general as "His messenger". God does not err or run out of words. He specifically chose "His messenger" knowing that His prophet will be dead, and all what we need to love besides God is His living messenger, the Qoran.

The Qoran, in its perfect Arabic tongue, teaches us that the word messenger(rasool) could also be used for the message itself (resalah). The scriptures also fulfill the same exact function of a messenger delivering, warning, and confirming God's message and scriptures (6510-11, 111-2, 141, 271-2, 546-4. Therefore, our love in the following verse is not to be offered for Muhammad the human, but for the living messenger of God, the Quoan

Proclaim" If your parents, your children, your siblings, your spouses, your family, the money you have earned, a business you worry about, and the homes you cherish are more beloved to you than God and His messenger, and the striving in His cause, then just wait until God brings His judgement." God does not guide the wicked people."

Now,,I am afraid " sallallaho alaihi wa sallam" has no meaning now the prophet is dead.It was useful when he was alive.It meant God and his angels supported the messenger, you the believers should support him as well. That is all.

Whatever you say about the dead is of no help to them, they had their trial and the outcome is already decided by God according to their work

The living are the ones that need redemption. Heed the message!

Peace to all.

Sahih International
So know, , that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women. And Allah knows of your movement and your resting place.

Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
So know (O Muhammad SAW) that La ilaha ill-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah), and ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing men and believing women. And Allah knows well your moving about, and your place of rest (in your homes).

Sahih International
It is not for a human that Allah should give him the Scripture and authority and prophethood and then he would say to the people, "Be servants to me rather than Allah," but , "Be pious scholars of the Lord because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied."

When the Christians of Najran claimed that Jesus (PBUH) had commanded them to take him as a Divinity, and some Muslims asked that they should be permitted to prostrate themselves before him, the Prophet (PBUH), the following was revealed It belongs not to any mortal that God should give him the Book, the Judgement, the understanding of the Divine Law, prophethood, then that he should say to men, ?Be servants to me instead of God.? Rather, he should say, ?Be masters, scholars, labouring (rabbaniyyun, ?those of the Lord?, is derived from rabb, ?lord?, with the extra alif and nun, as a superlative ), by virtue of what you know (ta?lamun, also read as tu?allimun, ?you teach?) of the Book and in what you study?, that is, on account of the fact that you used to do this, for its benefit is that you engage in action.

YOU SAID
Now,,I am afraid " sallallaho alaihi wa sallam" has no meaning now the prophet is dead.It was useful when he was alive.It meant God and his angels supported the messenger, you the believers should support him as well. That is all.

Well, your translation saying something else than the original.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
God and His angels make contact with the prophet. O you who believe, you shall make contact with him, and comply completely.

Rashad Khalifa
GOD and His angels help and support the prophet. O you who believe, you shall help and support him, and regard him as he should be regarded.

Shabbir Ahmed
Verily, Allah and His angels bless the Messenger and support his Mission (3343). O You who have chosen to be graced with belief! Bless him and give yourself up to him and his Mission in total submission. (465), (7157).

Sahih International
Muhammad is not but a messenger. messengers have passed on before him. So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels ? And he who turns back on his heels will never harm Allah at all; but Allah will reward the grateful.

Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Muhammad (SAW) is no more than a Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah, and Allah will give reward to those who are grateful.

Know the fact Allah the Exalted and His Angels render commendations upon the Distinctly Elevated and Chosen Allegiant .
O those/you, who consciously proclaim to have accepted/become believers, listen!
You are directed to reverently commend and attend to him. And you are required to submit to him salutations showing obeisance in a humble and respectful manner.

commendations Praise of somebody's abilities; recognition of accomplishment.

Verily, Allah and His angels yusalluna-ala-an-nabi (send Blessings on the Prophet). O you who have believed, sallu alaihe (send blessings on him), and greet (salute) him with a worthy salutation.

Tafsir ibn Kathir
http//quran.cc/33/56

The Command to say Salah upon the Prophet

Al-Bukhari said "Abu Al-Aliyah said "Allah's Salah is His praising him before the angels, and the Salah of the angels is their supplication.'' Ibn Abbas said "They send blessings.'' Abu Isa At-Tirmidhi said "This was narrated from Sufyan Ath-Thawri and other scholars, who said The Salah of the Lord is mercy, and the Salah of the angels is their seeking forgiveness. There are Mutawatir Hadiths narrated from the Messenger of Allah commanding us to send blessings on him and how we should say Salah upon him. We will mention as many of them as we can, if Allah wills, and Allah is the One Whose help we seek. In his Tafsir of this Ayah, Al-Bukhari recorded that Kab bin Ujrah said, "It was said, `O Messenger of Allah, with regard to sending Salam upon you, we know about this, but how about Salah' He said

(Say "O Allah, send Your Salah upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Salah upon the family of Ibrahim, verily You are the Most Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your blessings upon the family of Ibrahim, verily You are Most Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.'&#039'' Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn Abi Layla said that Kab bin Ujrah met him and said, "Shall I not give you a gift The Messenger of Allah came out to us and we said, `O Messenger of Allah! We know how to send Salam upon you, but how can we send Salah' He said

(Say "O Allah, send Your Salah upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Salah upon the family of Ibrahim, verily You are the Most Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your blessings upon the family of Ibrahim, verily You are Most Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.'&#039'' This Hadith has been recorded by the Group in their books with different chains of narration.

See also
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Be aware of such person affiliated with the set of people (in those days Jews) who proclaims;

"We have accepted the belief in Allah the Exalted and the Last Day".

Such people declare it while they have certainly not become the believers.

They are Muna'fi'qeen, the first characteristic feature of Muna'fi'qeen is their claim of believing in Allah, the Last Day and verbally testifying that Muhammad Sal'lallaa'hoalaih'wa'salam is certainly the Messenger of Allah the Exalted as told in 6301. Therefore, it should not be translated by the word Hypocrite, since amongst non believers there could be hypocrites but they are NOT Muna'fi'qeen, they will have a better class-place in Hell-Prison than Muna'fi'qeen-the Imposter believer.

The objective is later told plainly

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"These Muna'fi'qeen have consciously and purposely adopted their declarations as protective shield/deception"

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This is Shirk (polytheism)!!! Are you a polytheist? laugh rotfl

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
God and His angels make contact with the prophet. O you who believe, you shall make contact with him, and comply completely.

Mmm, this leads me, inevitably, to wonder why you didn't translate this sentence "Sal'lallaa'hoalaih'wa'salam" into English? O0

THE VERSES OF THE DAY

Sahih International
145. Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire - and never will you find for them a helper -

146. Except for those who repent, correct themselves, hold fast to Allah, and are sincere in their religion for Allah, for those will be with the believers. And Allah is going to give the believers a great reward.

147. What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing.

Salaam angel_one,

Have you considered that that ayah is meant by God as a sarcastic remark?

God bless you

Salam (peace)!

I know you understand the verse very well, even much better than me! )

Surat Al-Munafiqun (The Hypocrites) was revealed in Madinah, most probably in the sixth year after the Hijrah, this surah has 11 verses, and it takes its name from the word al-munafiqun (the hypocrites) in the first verse. It reveals the inner world of the hypocrites and their plots against Islam. It orders the believers not to cling to the passing delights of the world and to remain free of hypocrisy.

The hypocrites who emphatically bore witness to the Messengership of God's Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, in his presence, upon him be peace and blessings, were lying, saying what they did not believe in or what was contrary to their hearts. They did so in order to hide their hypocrisy and the unbelief in their hearts. One who declares something true to be true frequently, emphatically, and without any reason, incurs doubt and should be doubted.

'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As (May Allah be pleased with them) said
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whosoever possesses these four characteristics is a sheer hypocrite; and anyone who possesses one of them possesses a characteristic of hypocrisy till he gives it up. These are when he is entrusted with something, he proves dishonest; when he speaks, he tells a lie; when he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous; and when he quarrels, he behaves in very imprudent, evil, insulting manner."

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Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
60. Have you seen those (hyprocrites) who claim that they believe in that which has been sent down to you, and that which was sent down before you, and they wish to go for judgement (in their disputes) to the Taghut (false judges, etc.) while they have been ordered to reject them. But Shaitan (Satan) wishes to lead them far astray.

61. And when it is said to them "Come to what Allah has sent down and to the Messenger (Muhammad SAW)," you (Muhammad SAW) see the hypocrites turn away from you (Muhammad SAW) with aversion.

Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
When the hypocrites come to you, , they say, "We testify that you are the Messenger of Allah." And Allah knows that you are His Messenger, and Allah testifies that the hypocrites are liars.

Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
When the hypocrites come to you (O Muhammad SAW), they say "We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allah." Allah knows that you are indeed His Messenger and Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are liars indeed.

Ali ?nal
When the hypocrites come to you, they say "We bear witness that you are indeed God's Messenger." God knows that you are indeed His Messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites are certainly lying (they do not believe in the truth of what they say).

Qur'aan does specify the age of Nikah. Age does not mean certain number of years from the date of birth. Age means a specific period-duration of time. Qur'aan has unimbiguously and specifically specified the period in the life of a man and woman when they can enter into Nikah.

Nikah is a consented contract involving two sane persons of mature body and mind; and the third party is the society-state.

Qur'aan has laid down the standards which will never be altered. Nothing is left as so called relative. Morality of Qur'aan is absolute not relative to time and space..

Three terms are used for those who are destined to Hell-Prison; namely Fasiqoon; Zaalemoon; and Kafroon. Who ever does not decide and adjudge exactly according to that which is revealed in the Book of Allah the Exalted in the entire time line are declared as such by these three titles.

Be mindful; if anyone in timeline decided and commanded not by that the Book which Allah the Exalted communicated
Thereby, they are the people who are in fact the non-believers.

Be mindful; if anyone in timeline decided and commanded not by that the Book which Allah the Exalted communicated
Thereby such people are truly the evil-doers-distorters-creators of imbalances-disorders-over stepping.

Be mindful; if anyone in timeline decided and commanded not by that the Book which Allah the Exalted communicated
Thereat, they are truly the people who are in habit of going out of the prescribed bounds.

Whoever believes and relies on anything other than the revealed words of Allah the Exalted is leading and heading towards the Hell-Prison. This was the advice and lesson given to man while he was seen off to land on the Earth for a certain period.

What language are you speaking? o Is that English? laugh

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
And test the orphans when they reach puberty, then, if you have determined from them comprehension, then give them their money, and do not deliberately consume it wastefully or quickly before they grow up. And whoever is rich, then let him not claim anything, and if he is poor then let him consume in kindness. If you give to them their money, then make a witness for them, and God is enough for Reckoning.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2011 Edition)
And test the orphans until they reach the age of marriage, then if you determine in them sound judgment, then give them their wealth, and do not deliberately consume it wastefully or quickly before they grow up. And whoever is rich, then let him not claim anything, and if he is poor then let him consume only in goodness. If you give to them their wealth, then make a witness for them, and God is enough for Reckoning.

Nikah (in Arabic &#8206 means marriage or copulating/coitus (sexual intercourse).

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
O you who believe, if you marry the believing females, then divorce them before having intercourse with them, then there is no interim required of them. You shall compensate them, and let them go in an amicable manner.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
O you who believe, let those who are maintained by your oaths, and those who have attained puberty, request your permission regarding three times before the dawn contact prayer, and when you put off your garments from the noon time, and after the evening contact prayer. These are three private times for you. Other than these times, it is not wrong for you or them to intermingle with one another. God thus clarifies the revelations for you. And God is Knowledgeable, Wise.

Al-Hulum (in Arabic &#1605 means puberty (physical maturity).

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I would be very grateful if you could enlighten me on these points!

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
5. And they keep covered their private parts.

6. Except around their mates, or those who are maintained by their oaths, they are free from blame.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
O prophet, We have made lawful for you the wives to whom you have already given their dowries, and those who are maintained by your oath, as granted to you by God; and the daughters of the brothers of your father, and the daughters of the sisters of your father, and the daughters of the brothers of your mother, and the daughters of the sisters of your mother - those who emigrated with you. Also, the believing woman who had decreed herself to the prophet, the prophet may marry her if he wishes, as a privilege given only to you and not to the believers. We have already decreed their rights in regard to their spouses and those who are maintained by their oaths. This is to spare you any hardship. God is Forgiver, Merciful.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
And do not come near adultery, for it is lewdness and an evil path.

The word Zina/Zena (in Arabic &#1575 means adultery and fornication or unlawful/illicit sexual intercourse between a man and a woman who are not married to each other. This term stands both for adultery and fornication and does not make any difference between the two. In English language there is difference between adultery and fornication. Fornication stands for illicit relations between two unmarried persons; while adultery denotes unlawful sexual relationship between the persons, one or both of whom are married to other or others.

Your interpretation, please?

Thanks, red part itself negates ridiculous hadith literature, gossips of story mongers.

Arabic and Qur'aan are specific, no vagueness.

Qur'aan gives phases of life
A Phases of Life, their physical and mental characteristics.

1. Childhood
   1.1. Discharge from wombs of mothers. Knowledge-less and physically feeble. Needs two year breast feed-nursing
   1.2. Playing and protection needing child Mentally knowledgeable having perception of many worldly realities but physically weak to individually cope with threatening challenges.
   1.3 Individuality acquired child Shares practical endeavour with father, mentally and psychologically strong to be consulted in matters relating to his personality.

2. Adolescence Semi-Half Adult-Termination of childhood with experience in dream of copulation and ejaculation.

3. Strengthen Maturity Manhood-Fully Adult
   3.1 Adult, Manhood Bodily Marriage Age.
   3.2 Sophisticated development of Mind after adolescence Myth or Fact

I will soon upload this article, InshaAllah.

Excuse me, did you watch the videos I posted? The biggest communication problem is WE DO NOT LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND, WE LISTEN TO REPLY! yeah

There is NO discrepancy/contradiction between the Hadith and the Quran! God does not specify the age of marriage in the Quran, because the standards varies/changes from time to time and from place to place. Morality is relative not absolute, it varies from culture to culture and society to society. What is perceived to be moral in USA may not hold to be true in other parts of the world, such as Africa and Asia. Morality is also relative to time, fornication/dating little time ago was regarded as taboo and a matter of shame for the family. However, now this is a common habit, dating could start as early as at the age of 10. Another example would be dress code, which was very modest in history but not so now.

Therefore, we need to analyse the age of marriage in history and judge Prophet's marriage from there. Historically, the age at which a girl was considered ready to be married was puberty; this also was the case in biblical times. In an article called "Ancient Israelite Marriage Customs", by Jim West, ThD - a Baptist minister writes

"The wife was to be taken from within the larger family circle (usually at the outset of puberty or around the age of 13) in order to maintain the purity of the family line;"

While discussing the meaning of the word 'almah, which is the Hebrew word for "young woman" or "adolescent female"

Gerald Segal, in his book "The Jew and the Christian Missionary", Ktav Publishing House,1981, page 28 says

"It should be noted, however, that in biblical times females married at an early age."

The Campaign To Raise The Age Of Consent, 1885-1994 states
"American reformers were shocked to discover that the laws of most states set the age of consent at the age of ten or twelve, and in one state, Delaware, the age of consent was only seven."

Thus it was a norm to be married at a young age. This is why the people of Quraish and other Arabian tribes at Prophet's time found absolutely no fault in their marriage. On the contrary it is evident from countless narrations that the marriage was successful. They detested Islam, they did everything to belittle the Prophet, tried to prevent Islam from spreading and even attempted to kill the Prophet! However, they raised no objection to the marriage of the prophet to aisha since at those times such a thing was not considered 'immoral'.

Even in our times in certain parts of the world the age of marriage is still relatively low. According to a chart on (http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_consent#Ages_of_consent_in_various_countries) the age of consent in Mexico and Philippines is only 12. In Guyana, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Swaziland the age of consent is 13. Hence even in ?Today's Times' a young marriage is not abnormal, as some in the west think.

Should the people of United Kingdom, where the age limit is higher, be correct in slandering the people of Philippines/Mexico where the age limit is much lower and thus married at young age? Of course not! Or if within few centuries the age of marriage rises up to 20, then should those people have a right to slander those who lived at our times and married before 20? By the same token, we should not criticize the marriage of the prophet based on the norm of our time.

It ought also be noted that aisha ( RA) was engaged to Jubayr son of Mut'im before prophet Muhammed. This indicates the age of marriage and engagement in Prophet's time. However, the engagement was later nullified by Jubayr's parents due to Abu Bakr (RA) embracing Islam.

Thus the history demonstrates that the age of the marriage was lower and relative to olden times, the marriage of the prophet was not abnormal and there was nothing immoral about it. It was a norm at biblical times to be wedded at puberty or earlier, the age of consent one century ago in a 'modern country' was as low as 10 or 12, even 7 in Delaware! Even in our times, in certain societies, the age of consent is as low as 12 or 13. In the light of historical evidences, the marriage cannot be criticized.

Age of Puberty, can a 9 year old be mature enough?

Indeed, there have been many cases of early puberty. For instance, Lina Medina gave birth at the age of 5 years, 7 months and 21 days. Encyclopaedia Wikipedia (http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lina_Medina ) says

"Lina Medina (born September 27, 1933 in Paurange, Peru) gave birth at the age of 5 years, 7 months and 21 days and is the youngest confirmed mother in medical history. This world record is closely followed by a similar case in Russia."

When aisha had reached puberty the marriage was consummated, as Karen Armstrong writes in her book Muhammad A Biography of the Prophet, Harper San Francisco, 1992, page 157

"Tabari says that she was so young that she stayed in her parents' home and the marriage was consummated there later when she had reached puberty."

Therefore it is not surprising if aisha (RA) reached puberty at an early age. The marriage was consummated when aisha (RA) reached puberty. Her maturity from ahadiths certainly dictates this. In addition, let us not forget that in olden times, marriage at puberty was nothing strange.

Vital Benefits of the Marriage

In addition, aisha (RA) was exceedingly intelligent and had a formidable memory. She had profound knowledge of Quran and Sunnah She narrated over 2,000 hadith (at least 2,210). Abdul-Hamid Siddiqui writes in a book entitled Sahih muslim (English-translation of Sahih Muslim, Volume 2, International Islamic Publishing House, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, page 715.)

"She developed into a spiritual teacher and scholar, since she was remarkably intelligent and wise. Her qualities help support the Prophet's work and further the cause of Islam. Aishah, the Mother of the Believers, was not only a model for wives and mothers, but she was also a commentator on the Qur'?n, an authority on had?th and knowledgeable in Islamic Law. She narrated at least 2,210 ah?d?th that give Muslims valuable insights into the Final Prophet's daily life and behaviour, thus preserving the Sunnah of Muhammad(P)."

Thus the contribution of aisha was vital, without her perhaps much of the sunnah would have been lost.

Pedophilia and lust for women?

According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1998, definition of Paedophile is

"Pedophile also spelled PAEDOPHILIA, psychosexual disorder in which an adult's arousal and sexual gratification occur primarily through sexual contact with prepubescent children. The typical paedophile is unable to find satisfaction in an adult sexual relationship and may have low self-esteem, seeing sexual activity with a child as less threatening than that with an adult." Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1998.

Apart from Aisha, all his wives were more than 16 (The prophet of Islam, the Ideal Husband (Lahore Kazi Publications), pp. 10-12), which at those times was considered as a mature age. Indeed, his first wife was twice widowed before and was older than him by 15 years. All his wives except aisha and Marya were widows. Therefore, it is evident that Prophet's marriage with aisha was not a norm and prophet did indeed find adult relationship. prophet also did not have low self-esteem, as it is evident from his Seerah.

In addition, Harold I. Kaplan et al. (Synopsis of Psychiatry, 5th ed. , p. 360) writes

"In addition to their paedophilia, a significant number of paedophiles are concomitantly or have previously been involved in exhibitionism, voyeurism, or rape". (Voyeurism is the recurrent preoccupation with fantasised or acts that involve seeking out or observing people who are naked, or are engaged in grooming or in sexual activity).

It is commonly accepted by Muslims and non-muslims (un-biased) that prophet in no sense indulged in "exhibitionism, voyeurism, or rape" or even came close to it. There is not a single reference to indicate that prophet was involved in any such act. In addition, prophet waited for aisha to mature and reach Puberty before the marriage was consummated, this obviously is contrary to the characteristics of a paedophile.

Was Prophet Muhammad a pedophile who had sex with children?
www.faithinallah.org/was-prophet-muhammad-a-pedophile-who-had-sex-with-children
http//islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/23

Is it reasonable/possible that a raped woman loves her rapist?

'A'isha reported
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) used to kiss me while observing fast; and who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) could control his desire.

http//sunnah.com/muslim/13/81

Peace,

We are not discussing on this forum the marriage laws and practices of Americans or Egyptions. We are discussing with reference to Qur'aan. It uses the word "AnNisa" for marriage. And AnNisa signifies only fully adult women. And fully adult is defined in Qur'aan as one who has reached to fully mature state, physically and mentally.

Once a girl reaches puberty, adulthood and maturity, she becomes a woman.

The Quran does not state a specific age as the age of marriage, Surat An-Nisa' (The Women) requires that when orphans reach the 'age of marriage' or a 'marriageable age', they can be tested for 'sound judgment' or 'maturity of mind'.

Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
And test the orphans until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, that they will grow up. And whoever, , is self-sufficient should refrain ; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allah as Accountant.

Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
And try orphans (as regards their intelligence) until they reach the age of marriage; if then you find sound judgement in them, release their property to them, but consume it not wastefully, and hastily fearing that they should grow up, and whoever amongst guardians is rich, he should take no wages, but if he is poor, let him have for himself what is just and reasonable (according to his work). And when you release their property to them, take witness in their presence; and Allah is All-Sufficient in taking account.

Ali ?nal
(Care for and) test the orphans well until they reach the age of marriage. Then, if you find them to be mature of mind, hand over to them their property; and do not consume it by wasteful spending, nor do so in haste, fearing that they will come of age (and so take it over). If the guardian is rich (enough to support himself and his family), let him abstain (from his ward's property); but if he is poor, let him consume thereof in a just and reasonable manner. When you hand (their property) over to them, let there be witnesses on their behalf. God suffices as One Who reckons and settles the accounts (of His servants).

The marriageable age is linked to soundness of judgement and maturity.

Marriage is between a man and woman NOT boy and girl. Your language is Arabic. Why you get knowledge of Arabic from persian hadith writers? Ask some Arab whether AnNisa includes a girl?

Hahaha!

The minimum age for marriage in the US-State of Delaware in year 1880 was 7 years old!!!

Marriage in Ancient Egypt

Marriage contracts do not generally tell the age of the parties, but we know from other documents that marriage almost always occurred after sexual adulthood. The average age for girls to enter puberty was 12 to 13, and around 14 for boys. Indeed boys, who had to achieve some work abilities in order to support a wife and future children, were usually 15 or over before contemplating marriage. However, from the Roman period we find documentation of brides being as young as 8, though most scholars believe that is an exception and that a more common age for brides was 12 or older. In royal marriages, particularly between brothers and sisters, the parties seemed to be often much younger. We know, for example, that Tutankhamun probably married his sister when he was about nine years old.

Source www.touregypt.net/featurestories/marriage.htm

Sexuality in Ancient Egypt

girls were nubile at ten

Source www.love-egypt.com/sexual-morality.html

Prophet Muhammad's marriage with Aisha was 100% legal and acceptable by all laws and Divine Religions!
www.answering-christianity.com/aisha.htm
www.answering-christianity.com/sami_zaatri/aisha_and_prophet_muhammad.htm

For more detailed information, please watch the following videos
youtu.be/NTDtSJnqxbc
youtu.be/Gt7vS7kxc50
youtu.be/R3Jj6TQkTJg

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
29. And those who keep covered their private parts.

30. Except around their spouses or those maintained by their oaths, there is no blame.

Can you please explain this to me?

Thanks in advance!

Salaam,

The minimum age of marriage is when the girls are mature enough to be wives and take care of a family and have gone through puberty. I would say the legal age in most countries is the absolute minimum.

God bless you

Peace be upon you, too!

I totally agree with you! I think the minimum age of marriage, AT THE PRESENT TIME, should not be less than 18 years.

Sahih Muslim ? The Book of Virtues
Chapter The Obligation To Obey What He Says With Regard To Matters Of Religion, But Not What He Says With Regard To Worldly Matters

Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) happened to pass by the people who had been busy in grafting the trees. Thereupon he said

If you were not to do it, it might be good for you. (So they abandoned this practice) and there was a decline in the yield. He (the Holy Prophet) happened to pass by them (and said) What has gone wrong with your trees? They said You said so and so. Thereupon he said You have better knowledge (of a technical skill) in the affairs of the world.

http//sunnah.com/muslim/43/186

www.islam-qa.com ? LOL. Well according to the hardcore Salafi website, even prepubescent young girls are acceptable for marriage.

What is the minimum age for marriage in the Holy Quran?

www.answering-christianity.com/minimum_age_for_marriage.htm

Mazhar requested

Please quote from "the most authentic book after the Quran" where it tells you how to pray?

For your convenience I give you the Book of Prayers by Bukhari

http//sunnah.com/bukhari/8

Description of the Prophet?s prayer
www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/13340

Narrated Abu Sulaiman and Malik bin Huwairith
We came to the Prophet (PBUH) and we were (a few) young men of approximately equal age and stayed with him for twenty nights. Then he thought that we were anxious for our families, and he asked us whom we had left behind to look after our families, and we told him. He was kindhearted and merciful, so he said, "Return to your families and teach them (religious knowledge) and order them (to do good deeds) and offer your prayers in the way you saw me offering my prayers, and when the stated time for the prayer becomes due, then one of you should pronounce its call (i.e. the Adhan), and the eldest of you should lead you in prayer.

http//sunnah.com/bukhari/78/39

Narrated Abu Qilaba
I saw Malik bin Huwairith saying Takbir and raising both his hands (on starting the prayers and raising his hands on bowing and also on raising his head after bowing. Malik bin Huwairith said, "Allah's Messenger (PBUH) did the same."

http//sunnah.com/bukhari/10/131

Narrated NafiDuring the affliction of Ibn Az-Zubair, two men came to IbnUmar and said, "The people are lost, and you are the son of Umar, and the companion of the Prophet, so what forbids you from coming out?" He said, "What forbids me is that Allah has prohibited the shedding of my brother's blood." They both said, "Didn't Allah say, 'And fight then until there is no more affliction?" He said "We fought until there was no more affliction and the worship is for Allah (Alone while you want to fight until there is affliction and until the worship become for other than Allah." Narrated Nafi (through another group of sub-narrators) A man came to Ibn Umar and said, "O Abu Abdur Rahman! What made you perform Hajj in one year and Umra in another year and leave the Jihad for Allah' Cause though you know how much Allah recommends it?" Ibn Umar replied, "O son of my brother! Islam is founded on five principles, i.e. believe in Allah and His Apostle, the five compulsory prayers, the fasting of the month of Ramadan, the payment of Zakat, and the Hajj to the House (of Allah)." The man said, "O Abu Abdur Rahman! Won't you listen to why Allah has mentioned in His Book 'If two groups of believers fight each other, then make peace between them, but if one of then transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then you all fight against the one that transgresses. (49.9) and--"And fight them till there is no more affliction (i.e. no more worshiping of others along with Allah)." Ibn Umar said, "We did it, during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (PBUH) when Islam had only a few followers. A man would be put to trial because of his religion; he would either be killed or tortured. But when the Muslims increased, there was no more afflictions or oppressions." The man said, "What is your opinion about Uthman and Ali?" Ibn Umar said, "As for Uthman, it seems that Allah has forgiven him, but you people dislike that he should be forgiven. And as for Ali, he is the cousin of Allah's Messenger (PBUH) and his son-in-law." Then he pointed with his hand and said, "That is his house which you see."

http//sunnah.com/urn/178412

Prayer according to Sahih (Authentic) Hadiths
http//javeria.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/prayer-according-to-sahihauthentic-hadiths/

Peace Angel one

And hold firmly to the rope (QURAN) of Allah all together and do not become DIVIDED. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided (Aali Imraan 103)

Who divided the system, the followers of the QURAN (ROPE OF ALLAH) or the followers of HADITH

Follow, , what has been revealed (QURAN) to you from your Lord and do not follow (BUKHARI / MUSLIM/ TIRMIDHI/ IBN MAJAH / MUWATTA/ ABU DAWOOD/ MULLAHS/ IMAMS) other than Him any allies. Little do you remember

The followers of the QURAN do not belong to any SECT but those who follow BOOKS other than the QURAN are SECTS.

Thanks

Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib Al-Kindi narrated that
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said "Soon there will come a time that a man will be reclining on his pillow, and when one of my Ahadith is narrated he will say 'The Book of Allah is (sufficient) between us and you. Whatever it states is permissible, we will take as permissible, and whatever it states is forbidden, we will take as forbidden.' Verily, whatever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) has forbidden is like that which Allah has forbidden." (Hasan)

http//sunnah.com/urn/1300110

Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
43. And We sent not before you except men to whom We revealed . So ask the people of the message if you do not know.

44. with clear proofs and written ordinances. And We revealed to you the message that you may make clear to the people what was sent down to them and that they might give thought.

Muhsin Khan & Muhammad al-Hilali
43. And We sent not (as Our Messengers) before you (O Muhammad SAW) any but men, whom We inspired, (to preach and invite mankind to believe in the Oneness of Allah). So ask of those who know the Scripture , if you know not.

44. With clear signs and Books (We sent the Messengers). And We have also sent down unto you (O Muhammad SAW) the reminder and the advice (the Quran), that you may explain clearly to men what is sent down to them, and that they may give thought.

Ali ?nal
43. We did not send before you (O Muhammad) any but men to whom We revealed ? and if you (O people) do not know, then ask the people of expert knowledge (those who have knowledge of the Divine Revelations) ?

44. (We sent them with) clear proofs of the truth and Scriptures. And on you, We have sent down the Reminder (the Qur'an) so that you may make clear to humankind whatever is sent down to them (through you of the truth concerning their present and next life), and that they may reflect.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
43. And We did not send any except men before you whom We inspired, so ask the people who have received the Reminder if you do not know.

44. With proofs and the scriptures. And We sent down to you the Reminder to reveal to the people what was sent to them, and perhaps they will think.

Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
Say, , "O mankind, indeed I am the Messenger of Allah to you all, to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death." So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered prophet, who believes in Allah and His words, and follow him that you may be guided.

Muhsin Khan & Muhammad al-Hilali
Say (O Muhammad SAW) "O mankind! Verily, I am sent to you all as the Messenger of Allah - to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He); It is He Who gives life and causes death. So believe in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e. Muhammad SAW) who believes in Allah and His Words , and follow him so that you may be guided."

Ali ?nal
Say (O Messenger to all humankind) "O humankind! Surely I am to you all the Messenger of God, of Him to Whom belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. There is no deity but He. He gives life and causes to die." Believe, then, in God and His Messenger, the Prophet who neither writes nor reads, who believes in God and His words (all His Books, commandments, and deeds); and follow him so that you may be rightly-guided.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
Say "O people, I am a messenger of God to you all. The One who has the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, there is no god except He; He gives life and causes death." So believe in God and His Gentile messenger prophet, who believes in God and His words; and follow him that you may be guided.

Salaam,

We obey the Messenger when we follow the Message of the Quran. The traditional salat is a deliberate invention which contains complicated counting and idiocy that makes Believers lose focus on what the prayer is truly about. Not to mention excessive glorification of the Prophet Muhammad.

Who believes that the insanity you read in hadith of Muhammad is true?

Rather be called apostate than adhering to that stupidity.

God bless you

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
56. God and His angels make contact with the prophet. O you who believe, you shall make contact with him, and comply completely.

57. Surely those who harm God and His messenger, God will curse them in this world and in the Hereafter; and He has prepared for them a shameful retribution.

Make contact? >

Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
56. Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels . O you who have believed, ask blessing upon him and ask peace.

57. Indeed, those who abuse Allah and His Messenger - Allah has cursed them in this world and the Hereafter and prepared for them a humiliating punishment.

Muhsin Khan & Muhammad al-Hilali
56. Allah sends His Salat (Graces, Honours, Blessings, Mercy, etc.) on the Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and also His angels too (ask Allah to bless and forgive him). O you who believe! Send your Salat on (ask Allah to bless) him (Muhammad SAW), and (you should) greet (salute) him with the Islamic way of greeting (salutation i.e. AsSalamu 'Alaikum).

57. Verily, those who annoy Allah and His Messenger (SAW) Allah has cursed them in this world, and in the Hereafter, and has prepared for them a humiliating torment.

Ali ?nal
56. Surely God and His angels bless the Prophet (He always treats him with His special mercy, with the angels praying to Him to grant him the highest station of praise with Him, and for the decisive victory of his Religion). O you who believe, invoke the blessings of God on him, and pray to God to bestow His peace on him, greeting him with the best greeting. (Love and follow him with utmost sincerity and faithfulness, and give yourselves to his way with perfect submission).

ALI ?NAL'S INTERPRETATION
Calling God's blessings and peace upon God's Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, at least once in a lifetime is incumbent upon every Muslim. And doing so at each mention of his name is a highly recommendable act. According to the Shfi' and Hanbal schools, it is obligatory in the last sitting of every Prayer (Salh) after tashahhud, without which the Prayer is not acceptable. According to other schools, it is sunnah.

Calling God's blessings and peace upon the Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, is a link between him and the believers. His responsibility was extremely grave, and he is always concerned with the Muslims individually and collectively, even after his death. So calling God's blessings and peace upon him as a religious duty was not restricted to his lifetime. By doing so, we are also praying for ourselves, because we are both building an important connection with him and petitioning God through him to help us with our religious responsibilities.

Upon the injunction of the Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, we must include his family and even his progeny in calling God's blessings and peace upon him.

That the injunction of calling God's blessings and peace upon him stays in effect even after his death, until the Last Day, signifies that praying for the dead is a valid religious act and may be of help for them.

57. Those who affront God and His Messenger (through disrespect for Him in words and acts and for His Messenger and Islamic values), God certainly curses them (excludes them from His mercy) in this world and the Hereafter, and He has prepared for them a shameful, humiliating punishment.

ALI ?NAL'S INTERPRETATION
The original word (which we have translated as affront) is adh. It is mainly used to express any words that hurt another's feelings. So the verse is warning us about any unbecoming words that we may utter concerning God and His Messenger, and Islamic values. The verse also forbids any disrespectful act toward God and His Messenger, and Islamic values.

I shall be grateful if you quote me the Hadith No from the Book of Salaat by learned Bukhari or by others which narrates HOW to pray.

Thanks in advance

Sahih al-Bukhari is considered the most authentic book after the Quran, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most sahih (authentic) of all hadith compilations. Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, comprising at least 85% of the world's 1.5 billion Muslims. yes

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation
Those who have divided their system and become sects, you are not with them in anything. Their matter will be with God, then He will inform them of what they had done.

System? >

Most people here are not hadith followers. Hadith is just a garbage and a curse to islam. There was no complete hadith until around 13th CE.
I have already told you that Monotheist Translation is not a sectarian translation. The translation that you support are mostly gender-biased, sexist, sectarian etc . Hadiths of Muhammad? LOL. NO! They are hadiths concocted mostly by Persian corruptors.

Muslims rely on the Quran and the authentic hadiths. Does the Quran tell us HOW to pray?

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
Whoever obeys the messenger has obeyed God; and whoever turns away, We have not sent you as a guardian over them.

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
No, by your Lord, they will not believe until they make you judge in what they dispute with each other, then they will not find in their souls any animosity for what you have decided, and they will comply completely.

Again, Allah says

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
It is not for a believing male or believing female, if God and His messenger issue any command, that they have any choice in their decision. And anyone who disobeys God and His messenger, he has gone far astray.

Furthermore, Allah says

The Qur'an A Monotheist Translation (2013 Edition)
And you may take what the messenger gives you, but do not take what he prohibits you from taking. And be aware of God, for God is mighty in retribution.

Refutation to the Quranists
www.answering-christianity.com/refutation_to_quranists.htm

What are your thoughts on the site that Wakas linked to then? because it doesn't disagree with your 'note'.
http//www.quran434.com/wife-beating-islam.html

I think you did not read my comment carefully enough. The Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has explained it clearly, and made it intelligible!!!

Sulaiman bin Amr bin Al-Ahwas said
?My father narrated to me that he witnessed the farewell Hajj with the Messenger of Allah. So he thanked and praised Allah and he reminded and gave admonition. He mentioned a story in his narration and he (the Prophet) said ?And indeed I order you to be good to the women, for they are but captives with you over whom you have no power than that, except if they come with manifest Fahishah (evil behavior). If they do that, then abandon their beds and beat them with a beating that is not harmful. And if they obey you then you have no cause against them. Indeed you have rights over your women, and your women have rights over you. As for your rights over your women, then they must not allow anyone whom you dislike to treat on your bedding (furniture), nor to admit anyone in your home that you dislike. And their rights over you are that you treat them well in clothing them and feeding them.? (Sahih)

http//sunnah.com/urn/711950

peace angel_one,

I agree with you that the monotheist translation is incorrect on 434. Others also say it means "separate from them" but their is no "from" in the Arabic, and in a similar example in Quran shows one might expect it to be there

Afanadribu AAankumu al ththikra = Should We withdraw from you the reminder

However, the other translations you posted of 434 are also incorrect in my view. By far, the most coherent, logical and practical answer can be found here
http//www.quran434.com/wife-beating-islam.html

The men are supporters/maintainers of the women with what God bestowed on some of them over others and with what they spent of their money, so the righteous women are dutiful; guardians to the unseen with what God guarded. And as for those women you fear their disloyalty, then (first) you shall advise them, and (second) abandon them in the bed, and (lastly) cite them. If they obeyed you, then seek not against them a way; Truly, God is High, Great.
And if you (authority) feared a rift between them two, then appoint a judge from his family and a judge from hers. If they both want to reconcile, then God will bring agreement between them. God is Knowledgeable, Expert.

With regards to the "maintained by oaths" that is correct in my view.

PLEASE NOTE No one can understand EVERYTHING in the Qur'an perfectly without their enlightened interpretations, even if the Arabic language is his native language! SOME words in the Qur'an are very difficult to understand without Tafsir (interpretation, explanation, exposition). Some words may also have multiple meanings and the context helps us determine the particular meaning of the word.

Tafsir al-Jalalayn translated by Feras Hamza
Men are in charge of, they have authority over, women, disciplining them and keeping them in check, because of that with which God has preferred the one over the other, that is, because God has given them the advantage over women, in knowledge, reason, authority and otherwise, and because of what they expend, on them , of their property. Therefore righteous women, among them, are obedient, to their husbands, guarding in the unseen, that is, their private parts and otherwise during their spouses? absence, because of what God has guarded, for them, when He enjoined their male spouses to look after them well. And those you fear may be rebellious, disobedient to you, when such signs appear, admonish them, make them fear God, and share not beds with them, retire to other beds if they manifest such disobedience, and strike them, but not violently, if they refuse to desist after leaving them . If they then obey you, in what is desired from them, do not seek a way against them, a reason to strike them unjustly. God is ever High, Great, so beware of Him, lest He punish you for treating them unjustly.

Tafsir ibn Kathir
http//quran.cc/4/34

It was narrated that
Sulaiman bin Amr bin Ahwas said ?My father told me that he was present on the Farewell pilgrimage with the Messenger of Allah. He praised and glorified Allah, and reminder and exhorted (the people). The he said 'I enjoin good treatment of women, for they are prisoners with you, and you have no right to treat them otherwise, unless they commit clear indecency. If they do that, then forsake them in their beds and hit them, but without causing injury or leaving a mark if they obey you, then do not seek means of annoyance against them. You have rights over your women and you women have rights over you. Your rights over you women are that they are not to allow anyone whom you dislike on treat on your bedding (furniture), not allow anyone whom you dislike to enter your houses. And their right over you are that should treat them kindly with regard to their clothing and food.' ? (Sahih)

http//sunnah.com/urn/1319250

'Amr bin Al-Ahwas Al-Jushami (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that he had heard the Prophet (PBUH) saying on his Farewell Pilgrimage, after praising and glorifying Allah and admonishing people, "Treat women kindly, they are like captives in your hands; you do not owe anything else from them. In case they are guilty of open indecency, then do not share their beds and beat them lightly but if they return to obedience, do not have recourse to anything else against them. You have rights over your wives and they have their rights over you. Your right is that they shall not permit anyone you dislike to enter your home, and their right is that you should treat them well in the matter of food and clothing".

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http//sunnah.com/riyadussaliheen/1/276