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General Discussions / Re: 2:73 How was the murderer caught?

« on: December 12, 2011, 05:01:52 AM »

Interestingly I ran into a unique interpretation by Dr. Kamal Omar which seems to suggest that a resucitation took place and in this way Allah pointed out a way to revive a seemingly dead person. Just sharing:

2:74 So We said: 'Strike him (on his chest) by means of a part (i.e., the upper limb) of this (his own deadbody). In this way Allah revives the (apparently) lifeless and He (thus) explains to you His (natural scientific) laws so that you may use your intellect.

That is an interesting interpretation. Thanks for sharing

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Women / Re: Aggressive (Mis)translations of the Quran to Enslave Women

« on: November 10, 2011, 10:57:34 PM »

Salaam.

It seems to me that a lot of the verses of the Quran are translated from the viewpoint of men and interpreted thus. For a female reader, this is can be quite apparent. I  agree that a lot of the verses are not as gender specific as they are made out to be.

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Islamic Duties / Re: Seeking a means (wasila)

« on: November 10, 2011, 10:47:11 PM »

- 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.
category, then please let me know and I will happily react appropriately.

I like it. Powerful methodology!