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General Discussions / Trying to understand the meaning of "yatlūna" or recitation

« on: October 10, 2017, 05:45:18 AM »

Salaam
This word "recitation" occurs numerous times throughout the Quran.

In 3:113
(Abdul Haleem)
But they are not all alike. There are some among the People of the Book who are upright, who recite God’s revelations during the night, who bow down in worship,

(Yusuf Ali)
Not all of them are alike: Of the People of the Book are a portion that stand (For the right): They rehearse the Signs of Allah all night long, and they prostrate themselves in adoration.

-Sura Aal-E-Imran, Ayah 113

Are we too recite the Quran in arabic or a language we understand?
I have never understood what "recitation" actually means and for an act that is thought so highly of by God Almighty I cannot seem to find any seperating between reading the Quran and reciting the Quran.

Any clarification will be truly appreciated.

Peace and regards

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General Discussions / Zacaharia. Prophet, messenger or righteous believer?

« on: October 08, 2017, 03:34:45 PM »

Salaam
In 3:39 angels spoke to zacaharia
In 3:42 angels spoke to Mary

These are highly righteous and chosen people but does it imply that Allah can speak to any righteous believers through angels?
Is there any other verse that confirms this?

Why would God have chosen to speak to them instead of just inspiring them through life whilst controlling matters?

Should we expect or aspire to communicate with God through his angels if there is such a level of righteousness that can be attained.?

Has anyone experienced such direct communication?

Peace and regards

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General Discussions / All glorifications from the Quran

« on: October 07, 2017, 10:02:06 PM »

Salaam/peace/shalom
Does anyone have all the Quranic glorifications of God and could they please share it if yes.

Regards and peace

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General Discussions / Question about lunar or solar calendar

« on: October 02, 2017, 03:06:31 PM »

Does the Quran support a lunar or a solar calendar?
If the word "day" is mentioend 365 times in the Quran, would that imply a support for a solar calendar?
A solar calendar would mean ramadhan falling during the September equinox hence eveyone globally fasts the same hours, which does make sense.

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General Discussions / Alleged Contradictions. Need help understanding.

« on: June 30, 2017, 03:07:33 AM »

Salaam brother Joseph and all

I need help. Why are these verses seemingly contradictory? and even if as you say the Quran does not claim zero contradictions what is the purpose of the verses? where is the Allegory if any? or are these those ambiguous verses that one might use to the detriment or their self or others?

I would truly appreciate a response.

Peace and regards


Were the Earth & heavens joined together or split apart?
(21:30) Split apart ,(41:11) Joined together

How many angels participated at the Battle of Badr?
(8:9) 1,000 angels. (3:123-124) 3,000 angels.

How long is Judgement Day?
(32:5) 1,000 Earth years (70:4) 50,000 Earth years

 

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General Discussions / Dhul qarnayn of the Quran and the Alexander romance myths

« on: June 30, 2017, 01:26:12 AM »

Salaam all
I would really appreciate it somebody could please debunk this claim?

https://youtu.be/Sju28v0dCw8

Peace and regards

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General Discussions / Anyone performed hajj outside of the official 5 day period?

« on: June 29, 2017, 05:15:09 AM »

Salaam All
Has anyone performed hajj during the 4 sacred mths but outside of the stipulated 5 days of normal hajj period?
If YES,  please would you share all obligatory rituals undertaken as per Quranic guidance and whether these rituals can ALL be performed or are there some rituals restricted to the official hajj 5 day period alone.

Peace and regards

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General Discussions / Purpose of Praising God. Self benefit or obligatory or expectation of favours.

« on: June 16, 2017, 08:19:58 PM »

Salaam all
i have had a look on the forum and cannot find any specifics on this.
What is the purpose of praising God? I am aware that God does not need our salat nor glorifying as it does not subtract nor add to his greatness as he is and always will be the greatest .
I can assume its for our own benefit as mentioned a few times in the quran as one can only arguably truly worship God if they are in awe of them and hence see the logic behind constant praise, reverence, glorification of him.
Now my real question. Does true heartfelt praise and glorification of God, if it makes no difference to God's greatness or glory does it actually please him? and in the times of most needed favours and blessings from God do our remembrance or dhikr of him act as supplications because i can admit that apart from supplicating i do use a lot of praises in hope that he will hear and answer those supplications.
As usual i would love direct Quran support but real life experiences are fine too.   

Peace and Regards


 

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General Discussions / A YouTube video about loving prophet muhammad and thoughts

« on: May 27, 2017, 02:32:17 AM »

Salaam all
You only need watch 5mins of this video to get a sense that some muslims out there really love prophet muhammad.
Since my acceptance of this deen some 15+ years ago I have always wondered about the sheer adoration and display of affection towards prophet muhammad and not as much for God himself. I have never understood it and I do not criticise it but I just would like someone who feels the same to comment about it and point out why I am missing this, when all the adoration and love I feel is for God alone, and not without a deep respect for all his prophets and messengers.

Peace and Thanks

https://youtu.be/39HasGLaHUA

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General Discussions / Does the Quran have any support for temporary hell

« on: May 25, 2017, 02:48:50 PM »

Salaam all
Is there any evidence in the Quran that a temporary moment in hell/punishment is meted out as a cleansing before being placed in heaven?

Peace and Thanks

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General Discussions / Surah 51:56 "did not create mankind and jinn except to worship me"

« on: May 25, 2017, 12:24:50 AM »

Salaam all
Looking for some more reasoning on this verse.
Is Allah the Almighty saying

1) we are to do nothing else but worship and devote our whole life to him. (I. E not marrying, no children no career, no past times).
2) carry on as normal  ONLY WORSHIP HIM If you do decide to worship a God
3) or both options are OK but one earns a higher rank with option 1.

Peace and Thanks

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General Discussions / Form Prayer whilst travelling

« on: May 18, 2017, 01:54:47 AM »

Salaam All
Not all of us have been gifted with the ability to keep form during salah whilst travelling. I have seen some performing sujood against a wall at a railway station, heard of some keeping form salah at the back of a bus and watched videos of some keeping form salah on a plane.
Given that someone has the ability/opportunity to keep a form during prayer whilst travelling, with no immediate fear for his/her life and they do not.  Is this a hypocritical act that might also be perceived as lacking in faith?
Would appreciate personal views.

Peace and thanks

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General Discussions / Analysis of verses 16:28 and 16:32

« on: May 10, 2017, 04:54:41 AM »

Peace to all

Would someone please explain verse 16:28 and 16:32

16:28
Those whose lives the angels take while they are wronging themselves will show submission: ‘We were doing no evil.’ ‘Yes you were: God knows fully everything that you have done,

16:32
those whose lives the angels take in a state of goodness. They will say to them, ‘Peace be upon you. Enter the Garden as a reward for what you have done.’

The context of the surrounding verses would suggest this to occur on the last day but is not clear.

If it is not an occurrence on the last day would it be fair to say these two verses are suggestive of a pre judgement when someone passes away?

May God bless you all.

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General Discussions / Can good deeds be taken away and given to others on judgement day?

« on: April 29, 2017, 12:55:00 AM »

Salaam/Peace May God bless you all
I am interested in understanding whether or not the quran offers any support or against the traditionalist view that on judgement day, Soul A's good deeds will be taken from it and given away to soul B or soul C as recompense for soul A either oppressing, mocking, abusing, back biting etc of soul B and C whilst in the duniya.
Surah 19:39 is usually quoted along with this view.
I have had a look through the forum and cannot seem to find much info.

Peace and Thank You