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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Stoning to Death for Adultery
« on: November 12, 2011, 10:34:14 PM »Dear Joseph,
Is stoning to death for adultery prescribed by the Quran?
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Dear Joseph,
Is stoning to death for adultery prescribed by the Quran?
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Did the Prophet Marry Hazrat Ayesha at the Age of 6?
« on: November 12, 2011, 10:21:50 PM »Did the Prophet Marry Hazrat Ayesha at the Age of 6?
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Is Homosexuality Punishable By Death?
« on: November 12, 2011, 09:49:05 PM »...Also, the other is homosexuality. My concern this time is I've heard some so called 'scholars' say this is a practice punishable by death. What in your opinion is a true Islamic position on this? Thanks ...
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Question with regards the Permissibility of Tattoos
« on: November 12, 2011, 09:45:48 PM »...The first is the issue of tattoos. I think mostly, Muslims believe them to be haram. I have no problem with this being true, even though I've never really seen any mention of them in the Qur'an, but its the stories and messages about the image of the tattoo coming to life in the hereafter o punish you and all sorts of nonsense like this that worries me. What's your opinion on tattoos and their permissibility? ...
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Would the Prophet Have Recited 'Tashahud' in His Prayer?
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:38:34 PM »
Do you think that prophet would have recited "Attahiyat" ( Tashahud) in his Salat or is something that was added afterwards?
Secondly, I feel we are only meant to recite the Quran in prayers. I am not sure I understand how we can read prayers in any language apart from Arabic. Please can you clarify?
Secondly, I feel we are only meant to recite the Quran in prayers. I am not sure I understand how we can read prayers in any language apart from Arabic. Please can you clarify?
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Is 17:104 a Prophecy for the Land of Israel?
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:22:10 PM »
It is clearly stated in the Koran (Sura 5:21) that God gave the Land of Israel to the Children of Israel and ordered them to settle there. In addition, it is predicted that before the End of Days, God will bring the Children of Israel to retake possession of the Land, gathering them from the different countries and nations (Sura 17:104).
Now, if the above is true, then what are The Palestinians living on that land supposed to do? Fight them or share the land with them in view of Allah's promise?
Thanks.
Mubashir
Now, if the above is true, then what are The Palestinians living on that land supposed to do? Fight them or share the land with them in view of Allah's promise?
Thanks.
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Prophet Abraham's Test
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:12:51 PM »
Salam ...
Today when I went for Jummah Salah
The Imam said:
1. Allah tested Ibrahim (AS) with respect to sacrifthe sacrfice of his son. Why does Allah need to test anybody? Does He not know the future as well the present as well as the past?
[Should not the proper way of putting is Allah was making Ibrahim to test his faith against what he (Ibrahim) claimed to believe?]
2. In memory of that incident of sacrifice, Muslims all over the world MUST offer an animal for sacrifice. Not just those at Hajj. [Is this true?] The Imam also said that based on a hadith, when a Muslim sacrfices an animal the amount of sins washed away are equal to the hair in his body!!
3. We celeberate Eid because to pariticpate in the joy of the Hajis who complete this obligation and the fact that all their sins are washed off (per hadees) and they come back as newborn babies. Meat must be distributed in three portions. One for relatives, One for the poor, One for (I forgot who!). What is the point of sending meat to our relatives who are participating in the Qurbani and sending meat to our house anyway? Should not all the meat be given to those in need starting with relatives who cannot afford a sacrifice and then to those in need (like a food bank?).
[If the purpose of Qurbani is to sacrifice something for Allah why not, in this day and age, donate money in His cause?]
Regards,
Mubashir
Today when I went for Jummah Salah
The Imam said:
1. Allah tested Ibrahim (AS) with respect to sacrifthe sacrfice of his son. Why does Allah need to test anybody? Does He not know the future as well the present as well as the past?
[Should not the proper way of putting is Allah was making Ibrahim to test his faith against what he (Ibrahim) claimed to believe?]
2. In memory of that incident of sacrifice, Muslims all over the world MUST offer an animal for sacrifice. Not just those at Hajj. [Is this true?] The Imam also said that based on a hadith, when a Muslim sacrfices an animal the amount of sins washed away are equal to the hair in his body!!
3. We celeberate Eid because to pariticpate in the joy of the Hajis who complete this obligation and the fact that all their sins are washed off (per hadees) and they come back as newborn babies. Meat must be distributed in three portions. One for relatives, One for the poor, One for (I forgot who!). What is the point of sending meat to our relatives who are participating in the Qurbani and sending meat to our house anyway? Should not all the meat be given to those in need starting with relatives who cannot afford a sacrifice and then to those in need (like a food bank?).
[If the purpose of Qurbani is to sacrifice something for Allah why not, in this day and age, donate money in His cause?]
Regards,
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Re: Is a Muslim Anyone That Believe in a Peaceful Existence?
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:00:40 PM »
You wrote:
"......In regards your comment below
"With respect to the term Muslim, there are some scholars who say that anybody who believes in peaceful existence, is a Muslm (regardless of faith for which Allah alone is the judge)"
This is not a definition that can be sourced from the Quran and therefore not one I can humbly subscribe to. God makes it clear what a Muslim is in the Quran. Many atheists believe in peaceful existences. I would doubt if any of us would class them as Muslims from a Quranic perspective..."
If it comes to being a Muslim of faith plus behaviour, I agree with your reply.
What if a non-believer or a mushrik submits to live peacefully in an Islamic state? He may be a submitter but with a small "s" his faith does not come into play here. Just like the bedouins who were admonished in the Qur'an as having submitted, but faith had not yet entered into their hearts?
Mubashir
"......In regards your comment below
"With respect to the term Muslim, there are some scholars who say that anybody who believes in peaceful existence, is a Muslm (regardless of faith for which Allah alone is the judge)"
This is not a definition that can be sourced from the Quran and therefore not one I can humbly subscribe to. God makes it clear what a Muslim is in the Quran. Many atheists believe in peaceful existences. I would doubt if any of us would class them as Muslims from a Quranic perspective..."
If it comes to being a Muslim of faith plus behaviour, I agree with your reply.
What if a non-believer or a mushrik submits to live peacefully in an Islamic state? He may be a submitter but with a small "s" his faith does not come into play here. Just like the bedouins who were admonished in the Qur'an as having submitted, but faith had not yet entered into their hearts?
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Is a Muslim Anyone That Believe in a Peaceful Existence?
« on: November 11, 2011, 11:53:01 AM »
"With respect to the term Muslim, there are some scholars who say that anybody who believes in peaceful existence, is a Muslm (regardless of faith for which Allah alone is the judge)"
Mubashir
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Stops or Prevents? Verse 29:45
« on: November 11, 2011, 11:48:38 AM »
Dear Brother,
Salam
Could you please explain what the proper translation of 29:45 should be? Does Salat forbids, restrains, prohibits, prevents OR stops shameful and bad deeds?
The reason I am asking it that there is a difference between the terms used by translators below. Compared to other terms used, "stops" is totally different; It implied that a person who regularly performs salat does not engage in fuwahishaat and Munkar.
Taken to wider meaning of the term Salaat (establishing a system) "Stops" makes sense as in an Islamic state steps are taken by law enforcing authorities to stop people from engaging in objectionable behavior.
Thanks.
Mubashir
Salam
Could you please explain what the proper translation of 29:45 should be? Does Salat forbids, restrains, prohibits, prevents OR stops shameful and bad deeds?
The reason I am asking it that there is a difference between the terms used by translators below. Compared to other terms used, "stops" is totally different; It implied that a person who regularly performs salat does not engage in fuwahishaat and Munkar.
Taken to wider meaning of the term Salaat (establishing a system) "Stops" makes sense as in an Islamic state steps are taken by law enforcing authorities to stop people from engaging in objectionable behavior.
Thanks.
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Aqsa
« on: November 11, 2011, 11:43:00 AM »
Dear Br Joe Salaam
Thanks for sending the links below and particularly the Aqsa article.
Parwez and a few other scholars attribute Masjid Aqsa (farthest mosque) to be in Medina and not Jerusalem. Before the Apostle immigrated to Medina there was a budding Muslim community and regular prayers were being held there at a designated place. We also find that then and later on that Masjid and it's environs were blessed by Allah.
Parwez's Exposition can be read here: http://www.tolueislam.com/Parwez/expo/exposition.htm:
SURAH 17 : BANI ISR'AEL
(1) (The atmosphere in Makkah had become unbearable for the Jama'at-ul-Momineen and there was a little hope that the message of Islam would be accepted by those who had not only rejected it but planned to kill the Rasool.) Limitless glory to Allah who moved his devotee one night from the sacred mosque (of Makkah) to the farthest mosque (in Madina - where atmosphere was much more conducive) and its environs We had blessed. The purpose of the migration was that the promises made by Allah with him in Makkah should be fulfilled. Most certainly Allah is all Hearing and All-Seeing (20/23). (Therefore every decision of His is based on Knowledge and Wisdom.)
(2) (Hijra is not a new phenomenon. It was part of the programme of almost all the Rusul. It played an especially prominent part in the case of Moses.) Moses was given the book for the guidance of the Bani-Isr'ael enjoining them not to take for guidance, any one but Allah.
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Wonder if you ever thought in these terms as well? We all well know according to the Hadees story the Apostle went there and led Salaat of all the previous messengers and then went up to meet Allah. However this does not makes sense as in those days there was no masjid or temple there. The place was in ruins !!
On another note when we read this Sura (17) we find Allah promised to bring the children of Israel back to their promised land (which they had lost due to their misdeeds). If this is true and we did find them coming back over there in 1947 despite all odds and heavy opposition they were able to establish a foothold back in that land, then a question that arises is what are Palestinians supposed to do whose lands the Jews took over? Should they have accommodated them on basis of this Prophecy? Was/is it right for them to oppose them politically, religiously and militarily? Wonder what are your views on this point?
I am reading an Urdu article that seems to suggest that Qibla Awwal was always the Sacred House in Mecca and not the temple in Jerusalem. The verse that deals the "fools" commenting over why were the Muslims turning towards Mecca to pray actually refers to a question asked by the Jews, says the writer. He says it were the Jews and their sympathisers and others non believers who wanted to know why the Muslims pray towards the Sacred House in Mecca when the established Qibla (according to their understanding) was in Jerusalem?. I have not read the entire article yet but the writer has given ample proofs from the Qur'an to claim that the First House that was established to represent One God by Abraham was in Mecca and never in Jerusalem. He wants to know why the Jews changed it from Mecca to Jerusalem? With respect to the verse in Qur'an where we read Allah was letting the Apostle know that He noticed Muhammad (PBUH) turning his face to the sky and that soon He would fulfil his desire, was, according to the rider, the Apostle's wish to have jurisdiction over Mecca and not (as alleded) that he wished to turn his direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca. He was already praying towards Mecca!
Regards,
Mubashir
Thanks for sending the links below and particularly the Aqsa article.
Parwez and a few other scholars attribute Masjid Aqsa (farthest mosque) to be in Medina and not Jerusalem. Before the Apostle immigrated to Medina there was a budding Muslim community and regular prayers were being held there at a designated place. We also find that then and later on that Masjid and it's environs were blessed by Allah.
Parwez's Exposition can be read here: http://www.tolueislam.com/Parwez/expo/exposition.htm:
SURAH 17 : BANI ISR'AEL
(1) (The atmosphere in Makkah had become unbearable for the Jama'at-ul-Momineen and there was a little hope that the message of Islam would be accepted by those who had not only rejected it but planned to kill the Rasool.) Limitless glory to Allah who moved his devotee one night from the sacred mosque (of Makkah) to the farthest mosque (in Madina - where atmosphere was much more conducive) and its environs We had blessed. The purpose of the migration was that the promises made by Allah with him in Makkah should be fulfilled. Most certainly Allah is all Hearing and All-Seeing (20/23). (Therefore every decision of His is based on Knowledge and Wisdom.)
(2) (Hijra is not a new phenomenon. It was part of the programme of almost all the Rusul. It played an especially prominent part in the case of Moses.) Moses was given the book for the guidance of the Bani-Isr'ael enjoining them not to take for guidance, any one but Allah.
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Wonder if you ever thought in these terms as well? We all well know according to the Hadees story the Apostle went there and led Salaat of all the previous messengers and then went up to meet Allah. However this does not makes sense as in those days there was no masjid or temple there. The place was in ruins !!
On another note when we read this Sura (17) we find Allah promised to bring the children of Israel back to their promised land (which they had lost due to their misdeeds). If this is true and we did find them coming back over there in 1947 despite all odds and heavy opposition they were able to establish a foothold back in that land, then a question that arises is what are Palestinians supposed to do whose lands the Jews took over? Should they have accommodated them on basis of this Prophecy? Was/is it right for them to oppose them politically, religiously and militarily? Wonder what are your views on this point?
I am reading an Urdu article that seems to suggest that Qibla Awwal was always the Sacred House in Mecca and not the temple in Jerusalem. The verse that deals the "fools" commenting over why were the Muslims turning towards Mecca to pray actually refers to a question asked by the Jews, says the writer. He says it were the Jews and their sympathisers and others non believers who wanted to know why the Muslims pray towards the Sacred House in Mecca when the established Qibla (according to their understanding) was in Jerusalem?. I have not read the entire article yet but the writer has given ample proofs from the Qur'an to claim that the First House that was established to represent One God by Abraham was in Mecca and never in Jerusalem. He wants to know why the Jews changed it from Mecca to Jerusalem? With respect to the verse in Qur'an where we read Allah was letting the Apostle know that He noticed Muhammad (PBUH) turning his face to the sky and that soon He would fulfil his desire, was, according to the rider, the Apostle's wish to have jurisdiction over Mecca and not (as alleded) that he wished to turn his direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca. He was already praying towards Mecca!
Regards,
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Re: Why Rituals Don't Work
« on: November 11, 2011, 11:37:59 AM »
Thanks for your comments dear Brother!
My issue now would be the reasons Allah prescribed Salah: It prevents us from engaging in shameful and other deeds!
Similarly fasting is for developing Taqwa!
We very well know that When Allah prescribes something for us He gives us it's rationale [Unlike a Dictator].
Rituals are tools to raise God Consciousness. The are not not an end by themselves, but a means to an end. Why, then are they not working?
Muslims love to claim that they live and die by their religion. Well, then excuse me, a tree is known by it's fruits. Islam being a religion of do and invite [Dawah] how in the world Muslims in their present state influence others and win them over?
In a medical faciltiy, for example, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are supposed to live up to their training and avoid unhealthy practices. If they don't, despite claiming to have superior knowlege and training, what kind of influence could they hope to achieve in the field of medicine and better healthcare? Specially if they remind themselves of basics of their training five times a day and greatly emphasise it?
Regards,
Mubashir
My issue now would be the reasons Allah prescribed Salah: It prevents us from engaging in shameful and other deeds!
Similarly fasting is for developing Taqwa!
We very well know that When Allah prescribes something for us He gives us it's rationale [Unlike a Dictator].
Rituals are tools to raise God Consciousness. The are not not an end by themselves, but a means to an end. Why, then are they not working?
Muslims love to claim that they live and die by their religion. Well, then excuse me, a tree is known by it's fruits. Islam being a religion of do and invite [Dawah] how in the world Muslims in their present state influence others and win them over?
In a medical faciltiy, for example, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are supposed to live up to their training and avoid unhealthy practices. If they don't, despite claiming to have superior knowlege and training, what kind of influence could they hope to achieve in the field of medicine and better healthcare? Specially if they remind themselves of basics of their training five times a day and greatly emphasise it?
Regards,
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Why Rituals Don't Work
« on: November 11, 2011, 11:35:16 AM »
Dear Brother Joe, Salaam
I think those trying to question the traditional definition of different rituals in Islam and particularly Salaat seem to be influenced by it's emphasis in the Qur'an verses what they see in their societies where the objectives of these rituals are failing to give them decent life.
I wonder if you have written or thinking of writing an article to explain why rituals are not helping the Ummah not only in this day and age but over the past many hundreds of years of Muslim decline?
Here is food for thought:
[A litmus test for a society to see that their dedication to religion is working or not is to see how people behave.]
Right now in Muslim countries, the situation of human rights, justice for the poor, good governance, is really pathetic and does not suit people who live and die by Qur'an and Hadith/Sunnah. Little they wonder in spite of all their rituals, why their countries suffer from:
-Bad governance
- Corruption, nepotism, discrimination based on ethnicity, bribery, favoritism
- Lack of affordable education
- Lack of affordable health care
- Lack of affordable housing
- Lack of employment opportunities
- Lack of clean streets and drinking water
- Women bashing justified by questionable interpretation of religion
- Lack of respect for those visiting government institutions to get things done
- Child molestation
- Child marriages
- Feudal lords
- Tribalism
- Honour killings
- It is not what you know, who you know syndrome
- Superstition and asking favours from long dead saints
- Lack of tolerance and aversion to healthy debates
- Lack of discipline and aversion to following regulations
- No rule of Law
- Obscurantism and sectarianism runs supreme. Extremism is taken as true faith.
- Lack of affordable justice
- Showing off and tendency to 'œthrow one's weight around'
- Lack of common courtesy
-Lack of contribution towards ethics, science and technology
-Treating minorities like trash and hoping they would be influenced by Islam
As patients belonging to a sick Ummah, we need to sit up and ask the doctors of religion what are they feeding us in the name of a cure? It is not working for hundreds of years!! We need to examine the medicine to make sure it is the right one.
That is, as a thinking people, our responsibility.
Thanks,
Mubashir
I think those trying to question the traditional definition of different rituals in Islam and particularly Salaat seem to be influenced by it's emphasis in the Qur'an verses what they see in their societies where the objectives of these rituals are failing to give them decent life.
I wonder if you have written or thinking of writing an article to explain why rituals are not helping the Ummah not only in this day and age but over the past many hundreds of years of Muslim decline?
Here is food for thought:
[A litmus test for a society to see that their dedication to religion is working or not is to see how people behave.]
Right now in Muslim countries, the situation of human rights, justice for the poor, good governance, is really pathetic and does not suit people who live and die by Qur'an and Hadith/Sunnah. Little they wonder in spite of all their rituals, why their countries suffer from:
-Bad governance
- Corruption, nepotism, discrimination based on ethnicity, bribery, favoritism
- Lack of affordable education
- Lack of affordable health care
- Lack of affordable housing
- Lack of employment opportunities
- Lack of clean streets and drinking water
- Women bashing justified by questionable interpretation of religion
- Lack of respect for those visiting government institutions to get things done
- Child molestation
- Child marriages
- Feudal lords
- Tribalism
- Honour killings
- It is not what you know, who you know syndrome
- Superstition and asking favours from long dead saints
- Lack of tolerance and aversion to healthy debates
- Lack of discipline and aversion to following regulations
- No rule of Law
- Obscurantism and sectarianism runs supreme. Extremism is taken as true faith.
- Lack of affordable justice
- Showing off and tendency to 'œthrow one's weight around'
- Lack of common courtesy
-Lack of contribution towards ethics, science and technology
-Treating minorities like trash and hoping they would be influenced by Islam
As patients belonging to a sick Ummah, we need to sit up and ask the doctors of religion what are they feeding us in the name of a cure? It is not working for hundreds of years!! We need to examine the medicine to make sure it is the right one.
That is, as a thinking people, our responsibility.
Thanks,
Mubashir
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Why do we say 'Qul' (say) in our Prayers?
« on: November 11, 2011, 09:40:17 AM »
I hope you will help me to clear my confusion.
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We, Muslims, widely recite Sura 'Ikhlas in prayer, dua or at many other occasions. This and many other sura starts with word 'Qul' translated as 'Say'.
While reading grammar book 'The Essential Arabic: A learner's Practical Guide' by Rafi'el 'Imad Faynan (Professor of Arabic at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi), I came across conjugation of word 'Qala' and grammar rules of imperative verb.
On page no. 98, author provides conjugation of word 'Qala' (I took only three forms relevant to our discussion) which are as follow:
'Qul' (Say) is a 2nd person masculine singular imperative verb (fi'lul-amri)
'Aaqoolu' (I say) is a 1st person singular present tense verb (al-mudaari'u)
'Naqoolu' (We say) is a 1st person plural present tense verb (al-mudaari'u)
On page 53 of book, author writes:
'Imperative verb' is called ' fi'lul-amri '. It is a verb through which we order or request someone to do something. For example:
Go (Order) or Please go (Request).
In other words: One (Speaker) orders / requests someone (listener) to do something (to go)'
Now, let me apply this rule to Sura 'Ikhkas to demonstrate the problem, if we recite it 'as it is'.
One (Allah SWT) orders someone (Prophet SAW) to do something (to say - i.e. recite or convey to his followers - : 'He is Allah, the One. Allah is Absolutely Independent. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is absolutely none like Him.') This is perfect construction with reference to Quran. But problem arises when we recite 'as it is' in prayer, dua or at many other occasions.
Now, imagine when we recite Sura- Ikhlas 'as it is' what will be scenario considering the listener in this case is Allah SWT.
One (who recites the Sura Ikhlas) requests someone (who listens - Allah SWT) to do something (to say: 'He is Allah, the One. Allah is Absolutely Independent. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is absolutely none like Him.')
In other words, we are requesting Allah SWT to say that 'Allah SWT (another one?)' is He who is One and so on.
Isn't this scenario problematic?
What is solution to this problem?
We have other two conjugations: 'Aaqoolu' mean 'I say' and 'Naqoolu' mean 'We say'
So, will it not be appropriate to replace word 'Qul' with 'Aaqoolu' when reciting individually and 'Naqoolu' when reciting in congregation?
Note: I am not suggesting in any way to replace word in Quran, I am saying that when we recite this type of sura in namaz, dua or at any other occasion, Will it not proper to be mindful of language?
Regards...
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We, Muslims, widely recite Sura 'Ikhlas in prayer, dua or at many other occasions. This and many other sura starts with word 'Qul' translated as 'Say'.
While reading grammar book 'The Essential Arabic: A learner's Practical Guide' by Rafi'el 'Imad Faynan (Professor of Arabic at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi), I came across conjugation of word 'Qala' and grammar rules of imperative verb.
On page no. 98, author provides conjugation of word 'Qala' (I took only three forms relevant to our discussion) which are as follow:
'Qul' (Say) is a 2nd person masculine singular imperative verb (fi'lul-amri)
'Aaqoolu' (I say) is a 1st person singular present tense verb (al-mudaari'u)
'Naqoolu' (We say) is a 1st person plural present tense verb (al-mudaari'u)
On page 53 of book, author writes:
'Imperative verb' is called ' fi'lul-amri '. It is a verb through which we order or request someone to do something. For example:
Go (Order) or Please go (Request).
In other words: One (Speaker) orders / requests someone (listener) to do something (to go)'
Now, let me apply this rule to Sura 'Ikhkas to demonstrate the problem, if we recite it 'as it is'.
One (Allah SWT) orders someone (Prophet SAW) to do something (to say - i.e. recite or convey to his followers - : 'He is Allah, the One. Allah is Absolutely Independent. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is absolutely none like Him.') This is perfect construction with reference to Quran. But problem arises when we recite 'as it is' in prayer, dua or at many other occasions.
Now, imagine when we recite Sura- Ikhlas 'as it is' what will be scenario considering the listener in this case is Allah SWT.
One (who recites the Sura Ikhlas) requests someone (who listens - Allah SWT) to do something (to say: 'He is Allah, the One. Allah is Absolutely Independent. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is absolutely none like Him.')
In other words, we are requesting Allah SWT to say that 'Allah SWT (another one?)' is He who is One and so on.
Isn't this scenario problematic?
What is solution to this problem?
We have other two conjugations: 'Aaqoolu' mean 'I say' and 'Naqoolu' mean 'We say'
So, will it not be appropriate to replace word 'Qul' with 'Aaqoolu' when reciting individually and 'Naqoolu' when reciting in congregation?
Note: I am not suggesting in any way to replace word in Quran, I am saying that when we recite this type of sura in namaz, dua or at any other occasion, Will it not proper to be mindful of language?
Regards...
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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Shirk in non-pagan times
« on: November 11, 2011, 06:37:45 AM »
Peace brother Joseph,
According to the Quran there is emphasis on shirk as the worst evil. Would it still be applicable in our present non-pagan times?
According to the Quran there is emphasis on shirk as the worst evil. Would it still be applicable in our present non-pagan times?