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Islamic Duties / Re: Shortening of Prayers

« on: November 26, 2011, 04:08:05 AM »

Salaams to All,

I would like to use an analogy if I may. Say we are at a starting point A and need to travel to our destination B. I could choose to use the highway or avoid it, since both take me to the desired destination, neither were the wrong ways. If I am informed of a better way, then I would consider it.

In my understanding, we have been given some basic forms in how to perform Salaat (Wudu, Qayaam, Sujood, Timing, Direction, moderate tone etc), . Now, whichever way we perform Salaat, as long as the intentions are correct and we follow the best we truly believe is the correct / best / humble way, then in my opinion life is much easier than we are made to believe it is. Of course, in congregation prays would have to be done in a similar way for uniformity or the congregation aspect would be lost.

The fact that we are to 'establish' pray means that we must have a set way of praying to a degree otherwise it will not be an established practice. If we keep that criteria in mind, then shortening the pray makes complete sense when required as outlined in The Quran.

I see everything in a very simple way and get put off with complications when they are not needed. I am a simple man and like to keep things simple and to the point where I can.


Your Brother,
Zakaria.

If you disagree, then please put forward a better argument derived only from the Quran. My intentions are not to knowingly disrespect anyone, if you feel any of my posts falling into that category, then please let me know and I will happily react appropriately.

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Islamic Duties / Re: Seeking a means (wasila)

« on: November 10, 2011, 09:04:28 PM »

Salaams to All,

Sorry for my snappy style in joining in the discussion. I understand that it is healthy to have an academic debate on all things but anything that Allah says in the Quran in an explicit way should have no room to debate over by other sources. Don't get me wrong, I have my utmost respect for all that delve into all sorts of academic sources to prove the veracity of the message and also who study to understand the historical phases. My response is mainly for those who try to justify other sources when they are clearly negating the Quran by doing so.

I use simple rules in understanding the word of God, some of which are:

- If there is an order given to be followed, follow it.
- If there is an option/rebate/concession, follow appropriately by making the educated choice.
- If there is an implication, see if it's explicit elsewhere in the Book.
- If there is something explicitly mentioned, then it overrides anything implied.

Now, even though we have many verses available to us negating intercession, any "one" verse should be enough to remove any doubt what so ever in any other source/justification.

I have used the translation by Yusuf Ali:

27.80 - Truly thou canst not cause the Dead to listen nor canst thou cause the Deaf to hear the call (especially) when they turn back in retreat.

35.22 - Nor are alike those that are living and those that are dead. Allah can make any that He wills to hear; but thou canst not make those to hear who are (buried) in graves.

2.123 - Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not avail another nor shall compensation be accepted from her nor shall intercession profit her nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).

2.254 - O ye who believe! spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for you before the day comes when no bargaining (will avail) nor friendship nor intercession. Those who reject faith they are the wrong-doers.

Your Brother,
Zakaria.

If you disagree, then please put forward a better argument derived only from the Quran. My intentions are not to knowingly disrespect anyone, if you feel any of my posts falling into that category, then please let me know and I will happily react appropriately.