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General Discussions / Re: What ARE the differences between Hafs and Warsh??

« on: July 26, 2016, 11:41:09 AM »

So the only difference between the version is spelling?

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General Discussions / What ARE the differences between Hafs and Warsh??

« on: July 26, 2016, 05:19:11 AM »

Hi guys. I have a problem. I always knew that the Quran has been preserved by God throughout the centuries. However, now I hear that the Quran has a couple other slightly different versions cycling around in some parts of the world. I get that none of these differences impact the meaning of the Quran, but still how could God let there be be the slightest grammatical error in his Holy text?? This is really troubling me, please respond as soon as possible. Thank you

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General Discussions / Re: "some of them over others"

« on: July 16, 2016, 02:39:56 AM »

I'm sorry, but I do not accept what you are saying. In particular, because the phrase does not mention a particular gender. You are right that men have more rights and responsibilities according to the Quran, but that it no way means that men are a "preferred creation". We were both created equal from one soul (4:1). The more I think about it, i think that the question may be referring to monetary advantages that some men have over other men, and how they both must spend their wealth to support their families, although I am not sure, which is why I posed the question. I also do not know where your translation of 4:34 comes from. The word "bestowed" is used, not "excel". It's also "some of them", not "one of them".
Regards,
wanderer

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General Discussions / Re: "some of them over others"

« on: July 15, 2016, 08:29:00 AM »

So are you trying to say that God has given more to men???

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General Discussions / "some of them over others"

« on: July 15, 2016, 05:27:28 AM »

Hello. So I've been studying verse 4:34 lately, and while I totally agree with you on the meaning of "daraba" in this context, i don't get what the phrase "some of them over others" means. It seems very vague and odd, and there seems to be no definite answer as to its meaning, so if somebody could help me out, that would be great.
Regards,
wanderer

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 09:06:44 AM »

So what do you think is a better translation of these passages?

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 07:45:10 AM »

The verses are 2:25, 3:15, and 4:57. I am merely asking for your personal opinion as to what this term refers to.
Regards,
wanderer

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 05:40:42 AM »

Yes, I did, thank you Brother Elijah

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 05:15:34 AM »

Thank you for your detailed response Brother Joseph! For your information I was refering to your RIGHTEOUS spouses joining you in Jannah, but you still cleared up a lot of my questions nonetheless. What thing you didn't adress, however, was the "purified spouses" mentioned several times in the Quran. What is your opinion on this?
Regards,
wanderer

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 04:51:59 AM »

I'm sorry, what doesn't that mean, Elijah?

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 04:17:10 AM »

I'm sorry if you see me as being antagonistic, let me assure you it is not my intention. This is simply an issue that I have trouble understanding, and am looking for information about. Please do not become impatient. My other source of great confusion is that the Quran speaks of marriage with the hurs in 44:54, and of "spouses pure" in another few verses. What will marriage be like in the Hereafter? And what will happen to our earthly spouses, who the Quran also says will join us in the Hereafter? These are very confusing questions for me, so if you could answer them that would be great.
Regards,
wanderer

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 14, 2016, 03:38:50 AM »

I'm sorry, I should have made my points clearer. My main problem with your interpretation of verses 56:27-38, is that, if it was true, verse 56:36 should read: "And we SHALL make YOU virgins", in the future tense. In addition, I don't understand what verse 56:37 means under your interpretation. Please offer your thoughts on this.
Regards,
wanderer

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 13, 2016, 08:48:25 AM »

I would like definite Quranic proof against this allegation, and in particular, against the fact that verses 56:35-38 are refering to hurs, and not, as Joseph asserts, to what will happen to believers in heaven.

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General Discussions / Re: Hurs

« on: July 13, 2016, 08:05:21 AM »

That men are allowed to have intercourse with them in Jannah, as sourced from the "true" statements of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)

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General Discussions / Hurs

« on: July 13, 2016, 07:04:16 AM »

Hi Joseph. I really appreciated your article on the "hurin" mentioned in the Holy Quran, but I'm still not convinced as to your view of the matter, particularly on the Surah Waqia verses. Is their any definite Quranic proof AGAINST the traditional interpretation of these beings?