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Islamic Duties / Re: Revolution
« on: January 14, 2012, 11:54:49 PM »
Salaam,

Yes a very concise and well pointed response Chadiga thank you!

Regards,

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General Discussions / 'Verse of the sword'
« on: January 09, 2012, 04:38:07 AM »
Salaam,

I'm not sure if this has been posted already sorry if it has.

Many non- Muslims use the 'Verse of the Sword' as a rebuttal when Muslims proclaim their peacefulness and Muslims state that this is contextual.


Chapter 9, verse 5:

"Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the jizya (a tax for non-Muslims), then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."

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From Quranic analysis, how is this verse interpreted?

Regards,

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Islamic Duties / Re: Itikaaf
« on: January 04, 2012, 07:13:59 AM »
Thanks for the clarification Truth Seeker!  :)

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Islamic Duties / Re: Commemorating/ anniversaries
« on: January 03, 2012, 06:56:54 AM »
wsalaam,g

Thank you for your response Sister may God guide us all to what's correct :o)

As sister Saba stated, that is a good point you raised and I think that has to be taken into consideration as sometimes somethings which start small can lead into bigger issues and can be over exaggerated. It is not really known when the birthday of the Prophet was also.

However, I'm of the view Islamic tenets are not always confined to the doom and gloom of punishment and death. God gave us life and created us for a reason and as such we should be grateful, whilst acknowledging the fact that we will one day die. So in that we should ponder and appreciate life just as much as we should ponder and remember death.

Also, it isn't always an issue to not do something that isn't mentioned in the Quran as long as it does not cross the limits stipulated. e.g. playing/ watching sports is not mentioned in the Quran but is not necessarily prohibited, it would be the extreme elements of idolising footballers, betting etc that would cause it to become an issue.

Many thanks Sister, your post is appreciated.

Regards   

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Prophets and Messengers / Prophet Yahya
« on: January 02, 2012, 07:16:59 PM »
Salaam,

Could someone kindly enlighten me with regards to Prophet Yahya please? From what I understand this is through Christian discourse this is also John the Baptist. What is the Quranic perspective regarding 'John the Baptist', and the ritual of Baptism? I'm not sure if this is mentioned in the Quran itself, however, if this was a practice known to Islam via the Quran, and Yeshua ben Yosef was baptised, why is baptism not found in Islamic ritual practice?

Regards,

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Islamic Duties / Tajweed
« on: January 02, 2012, 01:18:44 AM »
Salaam people!

What is the importance of 'tajweed' in Quranic recitation? I understand that it is good to recite the verses in a pleasant tone, and also that correct pronunciation allows one to make less errors whilst reciting. However, is tajweed an actual Quranic concept or is it something that was added? Wouldn't it be more practical to study the actual language itself whereby gaining understanding of the words you are reciting as well as mere pronunciation?

Thought? :)

Regards, 

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Islamic Duties / Re: Salaatul Istikharrah
« on: January 02, 2012, 12:41:42 AM »
Salaam Chadiga thanks for your reply.

Yes you have a point there, God can guide whom He wills in whatever way whether it is a dream or a 'sign' of some sort. And yes I would agree that relying or waiting for an 'in your face' sign is not necessarily the sole aim of Istikharah. i guess it stems from my own bias in that I have also prayed for guidance, but I don't think I have received any 'divine' inclination that is obvious (maybe I have but didn't understand it!).

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Islamic Duties / Revolution
« on: December 31, 2011, 10:14:55 AM »
Salaam people!

You are probably aware of the views of various sects regarding revolutionary action. Some sunni sects state that it is forbidden to conduct in revolutionary action such as deposing an unjust tyrant/ dictator (based on hadith narrations), whereas other sects do not prohibit this (with conditions applying).

Now from what I can gather it's simply a case of doing what's right and necessary at the time. I would expect it to be justifiable to depose a criminal dictator if need be in order to stop oppression or as a defence. Some sects say that even if you are being oppressed you must comply and wait for the decree of God to chance the situation, and continue to pray for mercy in hope.

What would be the Quranic position regarding revolution? What springs to mind is the Quranic narration of Jalut being confronted by Dawud in respect to this.

Your views kindly appreciated.

Regards,

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Islamic Duties / Itikaaf
« on: December 31, 2011, 10:03:55 AM »
Salaam people!

Itikaaf is commonly practiced by Muslims in particular during the last 10 days of Ramadan. I'm not sure how this specific act is detailed within the Quran (it appears to be detailed within hadith narrations), but from what i am aware of this is not a conceptual practice. I understand that it is in the Quran that the Prophet would meditate (possibly in a cave).

Now I don't feel there is nothing implicitly wrong in spending 10 days in Ramadan in seclusion meditating and engaging in worship, but it appears that it has been reduced to just that. I have spent 10 days in Ramadan in itikaaf and found it to be very rewarding personally, but I expect that this can be done at any time. In addition, all these rules and regulations appear pertaining to the ritual of itikaaf such as it not being permissible to shower, brush your teeth, go outside the Masjid etc. I find these to be very pedantic and unnecessarily rigid, whereby if you go outside the masjid your itikaaf is void... You find that there is also 'sunnah' itikaaf and 'nafil' itikaaf...

Views please!

Regards, 

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Islamic Duties / Aqeedah
« on: December 31, 2011, 09:42:45 AM »
Salaam people me again!

I have been thinking about this topic a lot recently. I see so many sects spouting that 'your aqeedah is wrong, ours is right', (holier than thou nonsense) rather than respectfully discussing their differences in opinions and coming together on common grounds. This is obviously due to the 'being part of a club' sectarian approach people assume. I would like to know from a Quranic perspective if there is any support for the word 'AQEEDAH' (in separation to 'sects' as we know this is forbidden Quranically). This is used to substantiate their claims:

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Aqidah linguistically is derived from the term aqada. In Arabic, one states, "Aqada the rope" when the rope is tied firmly. And, "Aqada the sale" or "He settled the sale" when the person ratifies and contracts a sale or agreement. And Allah says in the Quran, "And as for those whom your right hands have made a covenant (Ar., aqadat)" [Al-Nisa 33]. And Allah also says, "But He will take you to task for the oaths which you swear in earnest (Ar., aqadtum) [Al-Maida, 89] which means asserted and adhered to, as proven in the verse, "And break not oaths after the assertion of them" [An-Nahl, 91]. If one says, "Aqadtu such and such," it means his heart is firm upon such and such.

Therefore, Aqidah or I'tiqad according to the scholars of Islam is: The firm creed that one's heart is fixed upon without any wavering or doubt. It excludes any supposition, doubt or suspicion...

Source: http://www.kalamullah.com/aqeedah.html

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It seems to me that people are making 1+1= 3 (humbly speaking) and enforcing a concept not necessarily emphasised by God.

Your views please!

Regards,

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Islamic Duties / Re: Seeking a means (wasila)
« on: December 31, 2011, 09:29:39 AM »
I find Zakaria's approach very pragmatic and agreeable!

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Islamic Duties / Re: 'Khatams'
« on: December 31, 2011, 09:26:12 AM »
Also I guess this leads on to the atypical sufi style 'zikhr' whereby the sufis gather and chant the names of God....

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Islamic Duties / 'Khatams'
« on: December 31, 2011, 09:24:10 AM »
Salaam people,

I'm on a roll today :0)

My next issue is with 'Khatams'. I'm not sure where this word comes from, if it is arabic or not but this is how I know it by. I don't know what it means but I can gather that it would be seen as an 'Islamic gathering'.

Many Muslims have 'Khatams' whereby they invite people to their houses and Quran is recited by each person, a small talk may be given, and a dua may be conducted. It may also include a dinner or something similar. Frequently these are done to mark an occasion e.g. a death,

Now this appeared to be fairly common a while back but seems to have fizzled out...from my humble view due to the increasing influence of 'wahaabi' style Islam (no offence to anyone). Again is it stated by those who condemn it, that this was not a practice of the Prophet (not found in hadith) to conduct collective recitations. However, I don't personally see that this is sufficient reason to condemn them. I find it very difficult to believe that gathering people with the intention of Zikrullah can be wrong. I don't find any support to condemn it in the Quran, however, I do find support for it in hadith where it is narrated along the lines..."Wherever there is a gathering and Allah is being remembered much, the Angels..." (maybe someone can provide the reference). So why is it they contradict their own views?

Your thought please :o)

Regards,

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Islamic Duties / Commemorating/ anniversaries
« on: December 31, 2011, 09:11:09 AM »
Salaam people,

Please let me know your views regarding the commemoration of certain dates e.g. birthdays, death days etc. As you are probably aware one camp says that these are totally forbidden and make no remembrance whatsoever as they were pagan practices, and the other say that this is OK and go all out to celebrate the Prophet's birthday, Imam Hussein's martyrdom and so on.

The general notion I find is that there is no real prohibition, however there is no need for an all out party! BUT I do find no real harm in the remembrance of specific dates. I don't see nothing too wrong with going to Karbala in Ashura as a token gesture of remembrance of Imam Hussein just as people in Bosnia conduct a remembrance procession in remembrance of the Srebrenica massacre.

With regards to birthdays, I'm not too sure how much of a pagan practice this is, but I don't see nothing too wrong in having a nice day (within the boundaries of Islam) and being thankful to God for the day you were given life.

Your views will be appreciated.

Regards,

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Islamic Duties / Political engagement
« on: December 31, 2011, 09:00:46 AM »
Salaam,

In connection to the other political post, I would like to know your views and the Quranic perspective on other form of political engagement such as, lobbying, demonstrating/ protesting, becoming party members etc.

I was once told by a Muslim brother that Lobbying and demonstrating were not a practice of the Prophet (garnered from hadith sources), therefore we should not participate.

My humble view would suggest that just because the Prophet did not specifically participate in them is not is not a sufficient reason to not do something, as long as it is bounds with Quranic limits.

I think of the analogy: The Prophet did not use guns and tanks in those times, so it would not be haraam to use guns and tanks nowadays as this would severely inhibit military activity. Seeing as there is psychological warfare upon Muslims now, modern tools of utilisation would be of benefit.

Your views would be appreciated.

Regards,

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