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A VERSE IN SURAH FATEHA

Muslims all over the world are expected to recite the following phrase numerous times a day, with intent.

001:006
"Guide us to the straight path"

WHAT THE VERSE SHOULD MEAN:

A genuine cry to the Creator of the Universe to rid them of their false beliefs and practices and/or impurities in their thought-process with a view to get as close to the truth as possible. This is whilst remaining completely open to a better argument despite one's own convictions, no matter where the argument comes from. Indeed our Creator can manifest His truth by multifaceted means / channels and through any human instrument of His choosing, at times unexpectedly.

WHAT THIS VERSE SHOULD NOT MEAN

"Guide me to the straight path", AS LONG as it does not conflict with my existing convictions, my inherited worldviews and beliefs, the views of my particular madhab, particular sectarian bias, clergyman or saints.

Sadly in practice, it appears that the latter is what ends up happening for so many.

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Dear respected readers,

Peace to you all.

Notwithstanding the number of emails / queries I can potentially receive, I also often receive requests for pro bono input on general academic work, PhD theses, to peer review articles and to proof read material before book publications. 

Albeit I feel extremely honoured that some of you think my input worthy of being solicited, I humbly regret that I cannot respond to all the requests due to my own intense personal commitments / pursuits both academic and otherwise.

Therefore, please kindly accept my sincerest apologies if I am unable to respond to your requests.

With utmost respect and regards,
Joseph

[has not been approved by me or checked for accuracy.]

Dear All,

Please kindly note that any translations offered based on my articles / work by any member has not been approved by me or checked for accuracy.

These unofficial renditions remain the contributions of the person providing the translations.

Regards,
Joseph

[QURAN-CENTRISM]

QURAN-CENTRISM


1. To uphold the Quran as the final divine testimony and authority for believers.

2. Rejects the 'authority' of any other source as a divinely ordained religious source for believers.

3. Continues to engage with any secondary source to better understand communities in antiquity, their thoughts, expressions and how they interpreted / practiced their religion. This is only with a view to extract wider wisdom if possible. This engagement does not imply validation of its 'religious authority'. These sources are always open to debate / discussion and critique.

4. Appreciates the efforts of the intellectuals and thinkers of the past and present. However, this does not imply that their views are to be followed as if they possess divine authority. Their thoughts are always open to scrutiny and critique.

5. Does not reject the 'Ahadith corpus' in toto on the basis of its inauthenticity. Whilst the corpus may have doubtful integrity, it is the 'religious authority' of the corpus which is denied.

6. The Biblical scriptures, the particular canons available during the Quran's revelation are appreciated with a view to engage with. They are to be utilised if a further enquiry to context is of interest. It is important to remember that the Prophet was also referred back to the knowledgeable folk from the People of the Book to verify claims if he was in doubt (16:43; 21:7-8).

7. Does not dismiss traditions outright. Only those traditions, practices and beliefs are dismissed that are deemed to be incongruent with the overarching message of the Quran. There is no intention to 'throw the baby out with the bathwater'.



RELATED ARTICLES:

[1] The Quran-centric Position
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/330796700390797

[2] Two Crucial Differences Between the 'Quranist' (ism) and 'Quran-Centric' Approach
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/542672849203180

[3] An example of a Quran-centric approach - Wash or Wipe in Ablution?
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/481405705329895

[1. TECHNIQUE:]

The traditionalist argument has become increasingly sophisticated as wider discourses with Quran-centric Muslims have become more prevalent through 1-1 engagement and the Internet. This is an expected development and can only serve to refine the arguments from both sides.  For the traditionalist, the key is to establish the need for the 'Sunna' (and all that it entails) as an authoritative part of religion.

Here are some techniques that are usually deployed by the traditionalist with some accompanying thoughts:


1. TECHNIQUE: Moving the discussion away from providing evidence that the Quran 'authorises' the secondary sources (as they have reached us today) as divinely ordained and hence, a compulsory part of religion.

COMMENTS: Firstly, establish the axioms for the debate firmly. What are the agreed sources? If the only agreeable source for admission between the parties is the Quran, the 'criterion between right and wrong' (which it should be), then remain resolute. Do not let the argument diverge from this source. Respectfully, yet firmly demand unequivocal proof that the Quran authorises the secondary sources as a necessary part of 'religion'. Do not allow the discussion to divert until a satisfactory answer is provided.


2. TECHNIQUE: Without using traditions, demanding to know how one can conclude the Quran is from the Prophet and therefore God.

COMMENTS: This is an irrelevant question with its roots in blind following. One does not submit to the Quran because traditions provide alleged evidence of its transmission to an Arabian Prophet. That is simply a claim. Even if the traditions were indisputably reliable in their transmission, it would only prove that an Arabian man uttered the words in antiquity. What provides evidence that the Arabian man was a Prophet and his utterances were indeed inspired by God are the 'arguments' the Quran presents. If the arguments of the Quran were found to be wanting / weak, then all it would prove was that an Arabian man was a false prophet and deluded. A serious analysis / enquiry of the Quran clearly indicates that this is not the case.

What must be posited as a question is how else could some non-Muslims or even atheists ever find the Quran to be credible? It is arguably not due to the claimed authenticity of transmission or because secondary sources claim that the Quran came from a Prophet that convinces them. These are wholly irrelevant claims for such non-believing enquirers. Undoubtedly, it is ultimately the arguments that the Quran presents which convinces them of its veracity, its prophetic provenance and its divine origins.

There is a reason why the Quran's lecture is considered so powerful that if it were possible, it would be able to cause the mountains to move, the earth to be torn asunder and the dead to speak (13:31). The power is in the narratives, not in its claimed preservation. Preservation only leads back to a human source. It does not make it of divine origin.


3. TECHNIQUE: Attempting to smuggle the need for secondary sources as a necessary part of religion through out of context verses and inferences to the prophet requiring him to explain the Quran to his people.

COMMENTS: Deliberate intensely on each inference and verse cited by scrutinising context and surrounding verses. Established themes will be found consistently throughout the Quran. For example, a commonly cited verse for support of the authority of the secondary sources is verse 59:7 which when cited, often completely dismisses the context which is a reference to war booty. Surrounding verses must be examined. Once again, do not admit attack on why you accept the Quran as the final authority. This should have already been established at the start of the discussion (The axioms and the sources admitted for the debate (i.e. the Quran)).

Please also see technique Number 3 and 4 below where it is alleged that 'wisdom' or the 'prophetic explanations' necessitate the authority of the secondary sources.


4. TECHNIQUE: Asking the question: What was the 'wisdom' that the prophet imparted?

COMMENTS: All prophets were granted 'hikmah' (wisdom). This question completely dismisses any acknowledgement that the Arabian prophet was part of a time slice of history, a product of his community, his environment and his circumstances. It is to be recognised that Quranic instructions can be applied in different ways if the circumstances change. The Quranic edict remains timeless, but the circumstances do not. Therefore, much of the Sunna that may have resulted from his wisdom would have been a combination of both the divinely inspired guidance and the context driven situations the prophet and his community were part of and had to deal with. To apply ancient context specific solutions to a different culture, period and circumstances could potentially result in catastrophic outcomes. To recognise this point is absolutely crucial to understand the true nature of the 'Sunna' and how it is to be understood in light of the Quran and its time specific circumstances. Furthermore, be acutely aware of the attempt to 'conflate' prophetic wisdom with the Hadith corpus that has been collected by fallible men allegedly centuries after the death of the Prophet. The two are not the same and must be kept separate.


5. TECHNIQUE: Asking the question: What was the 'explanation' that the prophet imparted?

COMMENTS: Notwithstanding that the Quran claims to be the 'best tafsir' (25:33) and further, claims to be an explanation of all that is necessary for timeless guidance (tibiana lekulli shayin - 16:89), this question also does not appear to appreciate that the Prophet had many roles, not only as a Spiritual guide. In these roles, explanations / Quranic application would become necessary.

The prophet was not only a spiritual guide, but also made judgements on specific situations by making use of the Quran's guidance (24:48). The prophet was an arbitrator and settled disputes (24:51; 8:46). He was a counsellor / consultant (58:12); He was a military leader and made use of the Quran's guidance to conduct his affairs during war (8:1; 8:7).He was a community leader (60:12) and consulted with his contemporaries to make best decisions for the community (3:159). He was the state leader of a chain of commands (4:59). He was the community's treasurer (8:41). He was a spiritual guide in his personal sphere (e.g. with his wives 33:33).

All these required the Quran's guidance and the specific circumstances that the Prophet encountered. It is arguable that if the prophet was to apply the same Quranic principles to a different community of a different time period, the explanation and guidance proffered would also be different.


6. TECHNIQUE: Attack independent use of logic or intellectual reasoning (aql) to the Quran to form a conclusion.

COMMENTS: This is a self-defeating argument not only because the Quran provides ample evidence to the contrary, but also as the hypocrisy of this question is evident in the traditionalist approach when the Quran is provided to non-Muslims for them to use their 'aql' in order to leave their established faith and convert based simply on a copy of the Quran. Logic or intellectual reasoning by definition should have strict principles of validity and it is how humans accept better arguments and achieve an enlightened conscience. To dismiss this is wholly unwarranted.


7. TECHNIQUE: Creating 'Straw Man' arguments and diversions. How do you pray? How do you bathe?

COMMENTS: This approach is designed to elicit finer details which are not mentioned in the Quran. This is once again a deliberate ploy to establish the need for secondary sources as a compulsory part of religion.

This question must be summarily dismissed as any religious action must provide some basis of proof from the Quran, not the other way around. It is for the traditionalist to provide evidence from the Quran why they adhere to a particular ritual no matter how detailed, not the other way around.

There is also a dangerous inference in the question that the Quran is not complete for necessary guidance. This is easily dismissed by the Quran's own admission that it is 'detailed' (fussilat - 41:3; 11:1), a clear explanation of everything necessary for religion (tibiana lekulli shayin - 16:89), the criterion between right and wrong (furqan - 25:1; 2:53) and the perfect balance (mizaan - 42:17). It is also evidence absolutely clear (bayyina - 20:133; 6:157).

Be careful not to be drawn into attacking the 'Hadith' corpus. (e.g. Not one Hadith can be found to teach one how to pray either; the Hadith corpus cannot provide 'chains of narrators' for all the verses of the Quran etc). This will only serve to move you into the quagmire of the secondary sources and will often lead to circular arguments. The focus is the Quran as the agreed source.

[Side note: The Quran only instructs one to 'establish prayer'. Certain expectations of what forms the prayer are provided in different verses (bowing, standing, ablution, direction etc.). If those actions are completed by a congregation, then the prayer is arguably complete. Does the current prayer method that has reached us through en masse practice satisfy the Quran's requirements? Many Quran-centric folk would agree that it does and hence would be happy to assimilate.]


8. TECHNIQUE: Asking the question: How can you even understand the Arabic language of the Quran and what it says as you need the secondary sources to interpret it?

COMMENTS: This is the Achilles heel of some of the 'Quranist' claims that professes to dismiss all secondary sources in toto. The traditionalist inference is correct. The Quran is not a dictionary and cannot be interpreted without an independent source of language interpretation which by definition would be a secondary source. There are also words in the Quran that have only been used once in the entire Scripture (hapax legomenon) and thus, would necessitate the use of another source of interpretation.

However, the Quran-centric approach accepts engagement with sources to interpret the language of the Quran. The protection of the 'dhikr' (reminder) is assured by the Quran (15:9). This implies both the 'words' (kalimaat) of the Quran and an appropriate ability to discern its 'meanings'. Otherwise, the 'dhikr' would be meaningless.

Therefore any source, including classical lexicons, works of grammarians, dictionaries or indeed, any Islamic secondary source which is used to understand the classical Arabic language is implicitly ratified by the Quran (15:9). The Prophet was tasked with a responsibility to convey the message of the Quran in Arabic to his people. His people had a responsibility en masse to pass the message to mankind (22:78) both in Arabic and to convey its meaning to those who did not understand the language.

However, the maxim still stands. No secondary source is divinely ratified and therefore, the linguistic instruments used to extract best meanings can still be debated. This is also the expectation of the Quran (i.e. to extract best meaning - 39:18). 


Finally, beware of Ad Hominem. Attacks against you, your reasoning and your beliefs are not dealing with the argument. Do not engage in it and do not accept it in any form from another.

[[1], [2]]

Dear All,

As-salamu alaykum

I have only managed to visit this topic now. I note that this forum has already witnessed a few threads on this topic [1], [2], at times with vociferous sentiments.

My intention is not to necessarily re-open the discussions but to provide my own thoughts on this topic which hitherto, have not been shared on this forum.

What I would stress however is that in any epistemic debate, both sides need to first establish and agree what sources / types of evidence are admissible / acceptable to both parties. Otherwise, the debate will be futile.

Please kindly see my thoughts on this topic from a Quran's perspective and in particular, reference to verse 65:12 [3]. I also share a recent Facebook post on the topic [4].

I hope this helps, God willing
Joseph


REFERENCES:

[1] The Quran supports a Geocentric view of the universe?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1611
[2] Geocentrism and Flat Earth in Quran II
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1778
[3] THE SHAPE OF THE EARTH
http://quransmessage.com/articles/the%20shape%20of%20the%20earth%20FM3.htm
[4] FLAT-EARTH THEORISTS
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/1147453592058433

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Regards,
Joseph

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As-salamu alaykum

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Regards,
Joseph

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As-salamu alaykum

You may be interested in the following links to content on this website which may assist you with your research which include efforts / thoughts from my humble perspectives.


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Dear All,

As-salamu alaykum

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Joseph

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Dear All,

As-salamu alaykum

You may be interested in the following links to content on this website which may assist you with your research which include efforts / thoughts from my humble perspectives.


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Regards,
Joseph

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Dear All,

As-salamu alaykum

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Regards,
Joseph

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Dear All,

As-salamu alaykum

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[all]

Dear brothers and sisters.

As-salamu alaykum to you all.

Thank you to all those (you know who you are  ) who have and are kindly assisting others with sharing their own knowledge and with the material that I have shared hitherto. May God bless you all and may He reward you for your efforts.

As you have gathered, my intense commitments have meant that I have had increasingly less time to share my thoughts here. However, this is a portal which is in abundance with knowledge with the grace of God due to the material present and the wisdom shared by many of you. Please can I kindly and respectfully encourage / urge that this continues. Truth must be spread and we all have an opportunity to play our parts. May God reward you for your efforts to spread the truth (Insha'Allah).

I will of course endeavour to share my humble thoughts too as and when I can, God willing.

My readership is currently prompted with the following auto-message on my email. I do receive a plethora of emails and I trust that you will kindly appreciate that I understandably, cannot answer all of them, though I do endeavour to read all of them, God willing. 

However, I will be encouraging my readership to ask their questions on this forum if they can. At least this way, many of the kind members on this forum can aid others and share together / collectively from the fountain of knowledge, God willing.

I do wholeheartedly appreciate that not everyone is comfortable / likes to ask questions on public forums which is understandable.

I am deeply appreciative of all your efforts.

Your brother in faith,
Joseph

- THIS IS AN AUTOMATED RESPONSE  -

Dear respected reader(s),

Thank you for your email.

Albeit that I attempt to read all the emails that are kindly written to me, unfortunately given my intense commitments and the sheer volume of emails and requests that I may potentially receive, I will not be able to respond to all of you on a one-one basis, despite my best efforts. However, rest assured, that I will endeavour to read every email that I receive, if I can God willing.

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[SALAAT FORUM DISCUSSIONS]

Dear Respected Readers,

As-salamu alaykum

It appears that the website http://www.salaatforum.com is no longer available on the Internet.

However, please see a link below to the complete threads in PDF format which correspond to the discourses cited in this board.

SALAAT FORUM DISCUSSIONS
http://quransmessage.com/articles/salaatforum%20FM3.htm

Regards,
Joseph

[1 - Shaqul Qk]

1 - Shaqul Qk
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1421.msg6535#msg6535

2 - The Unwarranted Infatuation with Seeking Knowledge of the Final Hour
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/494897590647373

3 - Before or after resurrection 22:2 - Further Discussions
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1474.msg6755#msg6755

[1 - Clothes, proper coverage and prayer]

1 - Clothes, proper coverage and prayer
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1077

2 - Praying for the Deceased
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1119

3 - Does Paradise Already Exist?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1229.0

4 - Also (prohibited are) women already married 4:24
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1260

5 - Why test us
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1325.0

6 - Was Yahya given scripture?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1301

7 - How does the Quranic law of retribution work?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1446.0

[(1) By Armanaziz]

(1) By Armanaziz

[1] DOES THE QURAN ALLOW ... DOGS, CATS, RATS ETC? by Arman Aziz
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1127

(2) By Jason Wilson

[1] Discussions on Manuscripts and My Responses to a Critique by Jason Wilson
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=681


(3) Quasim Hamdani

[1] Saum is not fasting
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=481

[2] Salaat = Follow the Quran
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=169


(4) Jawaid Ahmed, UK (SalaatForum & Ourbeacon)

[1] Do Animals Speak
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=328

[2] Does Allah Change His Laws?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=446.msg1384#msg1384


(5) Dr. Shabbir Ahmad

[1] Is Jesus Coming Again?
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=325

[2] Qurbani
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=150

[3] What is the Role of the Masjid?
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=319

[4] A question about the Namaz tradition
http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=274

Academic criticisms against Dr. Shabbir's claims:

'IMAM RAZI'S HORRIBLE CONFESSION': http://quransmessage.com/expose/dr-shabbir-razi%20FM3.htm
CLAIM: ONLY CAMELS CAN BE SACRIFICED: http://quransmessage.com/expose/dr-shabbir-camels%20FM3.htm

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(6) Imran Faruqui

[1] Before or after resurrection 22:2 - Further Discussions
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1474

[1 - Four birds or four parts of the bird]

1 - Four birds or four parts of the bird
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=417.msg1237#msg1237

2 - Resurrection explained by a parable
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=257.0

3 - 2:73 How was the murderer caught?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=197

4 - 17.59
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=447

5 - On Surah Al-Tahrim Verse 3
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=512

6 - Verse 87:7 and Support for Hadith
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=458

7 - The Secret of Universe
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=452.15

8 - Did the blessed Nabi had knowledge of future events?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=794

9 - Virgin Birth of Prophet Jesus PBUH
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=829.0

10 - Was Ayesha really a child bride?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1009

[1 - 'Sunset' and 'Night' in Terms of Fasting (Q&A)]

1 - 'Sunset' and 'Night' in Terms of Fasting (Q&A)
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=925

2 - Feedback on Joseph Islam's article on hajj and umrah
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=957.msg3673#msg3673

3 - Feedback on Q&A: Who named us muslim
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1081.msg4457#msg4457

4 - Joseph Islam's article on 4:82
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=910

5 - Comments on Five Prayers
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=477.0

6 - Original Sanctuary, Masjid al-Haram and the Qibla Change
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=136.45

7 - Questions about Makkah or Bakkah article
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=546

8 - Salaat Timings
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=445

9 - Response to Wakas's attempted critique of the 5-prayers a day belief
http://quransmessage.com/critiques/Response%20to%20Wakas.htm

10 - To Kneel or to Bow down?
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1417


OTHER PLATFORMS

1 - A Woman's Awrah
http://quransmessage.com/files/forum%20pdfs/A%20Woman's%20Awrah.pdf
Original Link: http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=400

2 - A Woman's outer garment
http://quransmessage.com/files/forum%20pdfs/A%20Woman's%20Awrah%20(Part%202).pdf
Original Link: http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=462

3 - Free-minds.org article on alcohol
http://quransmessage.com/files/forum%20pdfs/Free-minds.org%20Article%20on%20Alcohol.pdf
Original Link: http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=469

4 - Salaat = Follow the Quran
http://quransmessage.com/files/forum%20pdfs/Salaat%20=%20Follow%20the%20Quran.pdf
Original Link: http://www.salaatforum.com/index.php?id=181