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Islamic Duties / Re: The Qur’an says, “And comp...
Last post by Wakas - April 23, 2026, 06:16:47 AM #22
General Discussions / Re: The Prophet's night journe...
Last post by Wakas - April 23, 2026, 04:47:55 AMpeace fireheart,
I actually added a note to my article recently which elaborates on this specific point:
https://mypercept.co.uk/articles/meaning-masjid-al-haram-Quran.html
Tbh I think the article potentially points to a big breakthroughs in Quran research.
New note 1/1/26: Many explanations of Chapter 53 of Quran think it is describing a mystic/unique experience, with possible links to chapter 17:1. A tentative translation of 53:10-17 is shown below:
So He revealed to His servant* what He revealed.
The heart did not invent what it saw**.
Do you doubt him in what he saw**?
And certainly he saw it/him other/another descent/lodging/phase.
In the presence of (or near) the ultimate/utmost/farthest boundary/lote-tree***.
In the presence of it (or near it) the garden/paradise (of) abode.
When covered the boundary/lote-tree*** what covers.
Not swerved the sight, nor did it stray.
*"His servant" same wording as 17:1.
**same root used in 17:1 and 17:60. Implies the heart saw, suggesting a different kind of "seeing".
***lote-tree, Asad: "owing to the abundance of its leafy shade... perhaps symbolic of the "shade", i.e. spiritual peace and fulfillment of paradise." Note the use of utmost/farthest, similar to "aqsa" in 17:1.
This is very interesting based on how I have understood the vision alluded to in chapter 17 as discussed above. Essentially a vision of the future was shown to the prophet, that coincides with him completing the mission and the end of his life. Food for thought.
I actually added a note to my article recently which elaborates on this specific point:
https://mypercept.co.uk/articles/meaning-masjid-al-haram-Quran.html
Tbh I think the article potentially points to a big breakthroughs in Quran research.
New note 1/1/26: Many explanations of Chapter 53 of Quran think it is describing a mystic/unique experience, with possible links to chapter 17:1. A tentative translation of 53:10-17 is shown below:
So He revealed to His servant* what He revealed.
The heart did not invent what it saw**.
Do you doubt him in what he saw**?
And certainly he saw it/him other/another descent/lodging/phase.
In the presence of (or near) the ultimate/utmost/farthest boundary/lote-tree***.
In the presence of it (or near it) the garden/paradise (of) abode.
When covered the boundary/lote-tree*** what covers.
Not swerved the sight, nor did it stray.
*"His servant" same wording as 17:1.
**same root used in 17:1 and 17:60. Implies the heart saw, suggesting a different kind of "seeing".
***lote-tree, Asad: "owing to the abundance of its leafy shade... perhaps symbolic of the "shade", i.e. spiritual peace and fulfillment of paradise." Note the use of utmost/farthest, similar to "aqsa" in 17:1.
This is very interesting based on how I have understood the vision alluded to in chapter 17 as discussed above. Essentially a vision of the future was shown to the prophet, that coincides with him completing the mission and the end of his life. Food for thought.
#23
General Discussions / Re: The Prophet's night journe...
Last post by fireheart47 - April 19, 2026, 09:35:28 AMDear Irfan and Wakas,
Irfan, what you say about how Masjid al-Aqsa refers to somewhere else far away, could be true. I have not observed ب-ل-ت or س-ن-د in reference to oak trees (Quercus spp.), which seem to be native tree to the region near Jerusalem.
Wakas, the possibilities of the م- prefix adjectives is a fascinating topic. Is it related to a place or time? Strangely, my screen went dark when I typed 'time?'. It periodical does that for no apparent reason. Could be a sign or misleading coincidence. God knows. This topic could produce some valuable insight into other parts of the Qur'an.
Why would the furthest mosque be the direction of the original prayer receptor (Arabic: قبله; Transliterated English: Qiblah)?
How can we maintain a degree of social harmony in the pursuit of the truth?
Sincerely,
Fireheart47
Irfan, what you say about how Masjid al-Aqsa refers to somewhere else far away, could be true. I have not observed ب-ل-ت or س-ن-د in reference to oak trees (Quercus spp.), which seem to be native tree to the region near Jerusalem.
Wakas, the possibilities of the م- prefix adjectives is a fascinating topic. Is it related to a place or time? Strangely, my screen went dark when I typed 'time?'. It periodical does that for no apparent reason. Could be a sign or misleading coincidence. God knows. This topic could produce some valuable insight into other parts of the Qur'an.
Why would the furthest mosque be the direction of the original prayer receptor (Arabic: قبله; Transliterated English: Qiblah)?
How can we maintain a degree of social harmony in the pursuit of the truth?
Sincerely,
Fireheart47
#24
Posts on Facebook / The Quran-Centric Paradigm - ...
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:47:41 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid025QYCq79kzNdNfQ6RSv6L73VBEagDQ4Yf1Auih3QSy9akwrgFwF2187kEA4Uztkxfl
THE QURAN-CENTRIC PARADIGM - COMPILED FROM THE WORKS OF JOSEPH ISLAM - BY FARHAN MUZAFFAR
Dear All,
As-salamu alaykum
Please kindly see below a short essay shared with me by brother Farhan Muzaffar derived from my humble perspectives/works. A good summation of my perspectives in a short essay form and worth a read.
The Quran-Centric Paradigm: A Hermeneutical and Philosophical Framework
A Systematic Exposition Compiled and structured by Farhan Muzaffar
https://quransmessage.com/files/The%20Quran-Centric%20Paradigm%20-%20Farhan%20Muzaffar.pdf
Regards,
Joseph
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid025QYCq79kzNdNfQ6RSv6L73VBEagDQ4Yf1Auih3QSy9akwrgFwF2187kEA4Uztkxfl
THE QURAN-CENTRIC PARADIGM - COMPILED FROM THE WORKS OF JOSEPH ISLAM - BY FARHAN MUZAFFAR
Dear All,
As-salamu alaykum
Please kindly see below a short essay shared with me by brother Farhan Muzaffar derived from my humble perspectives/works. A good summation of my perspectives in a short essay form and worth a read.
The Quran-Centric Paradigm: A Hermeneutical and Philosophical Framework
A Systematic Exposition Compiled and structured by Farhan Muzaffar
https://quransmessage.com/files/The%20Quran-Centric%20Paradigm%20-%20Farhan%20Muzaffar.pdf
Regards,
Joseph
#25
Posts on Facebook / The Wrongdoers, The Oppressors...
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:44:28 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid022hiK85MPrJ8zVnaH9CYwct1ZeiBUaUvPY7pHSKA9gEeutRJ4dhUPKQVhcWAD9nChl
THE WRONGDOERS, THE OPPRESSORS - THEIR TIME WILL COME... EVERYONE'S TIME WILL COME
014:042
"And do not (ever) think that God is unaware of what the wicked/unjust/wrongdoers do. He only gives them respite, a delay - until the day when their eyes will stare (in terror/horror)"
Their time will come ... Everyone's time will come ...
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid022hiK85MPrJ8zVnaH9CYwct1ZeiBUaUvPY7pHSKA9gEeutRJ4dhUPKQVhcWAD9nChl
THE WRONGDOERS, THE OPPRESSORS - THEIR TIME WILL COME... EVERYONE'S TIME WILL COME
014:042
"And do not (ever) think that God is unaware of what the wicked/unjust/wrongdoers do. He only gives them respite, a delay - until the day when their eyes will stare (in terror/horror)"
Their time will come ... Everyone's time will come ...
#26
Posts on Facebook / YouTube: Finding Wisdom and In...
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:41:38 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0XShRA4AZkohRWTFKE5PobEevjzriJxcBhPSAbdU2Jwd6aky6AbigW5GrXFxsTcSwl
YOUTUBE: FINDING WISDOM AND INNER PEACE THROUGH THE QURAN | A GUIDE TO FAITH, CULTURE AND COMPASSION
I wrote this back in 2013 as part of a post. Just some thoughts I shared with someone that was making sense of all the traditions and attempting to fully grasp a Quran-centric approach to their faith. I hope some of this still resonates God willing. Please feel free to share with those you might feel could benefit 🙏
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Vv8RCtWYo
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0XShRA4AZkohRWTFKE5PobEevjzriJxcBhPSAbdU2Jwd6aky6AbigW5GrXFxsTcSwl
YOUTUBE: FINDING WISDOM AND INNER PEACE THROUGH THE QURAN | A GUIDE TO FAITH, CULTURE AND COMPASSION
I wrote this back in 2013 as part of a post. Just some thoughts I shared with someone that was making sense of all the traditions and attempting to fully grasp a Quran-centric approach to their faith. I hope some of this still resonates God willing. Please feel free to share with those you might feel could benefit 🙏
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Vv8RCtWYo
#27
Posts on Facebook / Platform Addition: YouTube
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:38:33 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0XShRA4AZkohRWTFKE5PobEevjzriJxcBhPSAbdU2Jwd6aky6AbigW5GrXFxsTcSwl
PLATFORM ADDITION: YOUTUBE
Dear brothers and sisters,
May peace be with you all.
Thank you all for the meaningful responses to my previous post. After much deliberation, the choice of initial platform will be YouTube in due course, God willing.
Please kindly feel free to subscribe to the channel below in advance so that you can stay apprised of any content once shared.
Regards,
Joseph
https://www.youtube.com/@josephislam1
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0XShRA4AZkohRWTFKE5PobEevjzriJxcBhPSAbdU2Jwd6aky6AbigW5GrXFxsTcSwl
PLATFORM ADDITION: YOUTUBE
Dear brothers and sisters,
May peace be with you all.
Thank you all for the meaningful responses to my previous post. After much deliberation, the choice of initial platform will be YouTube in due course, God willing.
Please kindly feel free to subscribe to the channel below in advance so that you can stay apprised of any content once shared.
Regards,
Joseph
https://www.youtube.com/@josephislam1
#28
Posts on Facebook / Considering New Platforms for ...
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:37:04 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0U1ps4znyC9FxKzomVrPR5BuAwJpQQaUsvJyDHLFgLfkj7FgtF4ekvFk3s7DFPTjzl
CONSIDERING NEW PLATFORMS FOR MESSAGE DISSEMINATION
Dear brothers and sisters,
May peace be with you all.
It's hard to believe that 15 years have passed since I first began sharing my work with the public. Many of you have been with me from the start on this journey and it's been a privilege to see many of you move on with your lives, start families, and now see your children engaging with my humble efforts too. I sincerely hope that our journey together has not only enriched our intellectual growth but also brought us closer to the Almighty, who nourishes us in countless, profound ways.
As times change and new platforms emerge, I'm exploring ways to reconnect and reach out to the next generation - whether through YouTube, TikTok, Patreon, or other platforms. I'd love to hear your thoughts on where you'd like to see more content and how.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being on this journey with me for years and continuously encouraging me to keep writing and sharing thoughts.
Your brother in faith,
Joseph
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0U1ps4znyC9FxKzomVrPR5BuAwJpQQaUsvJyDHLFgLfkj7FgtF4ekvFk3s7DFPTjzl
CONSIDERING NEW PLATFORMS FOR MESSAGE DISSEMINATION
Dear brothers and sisters,
May peace be with you all.
It's hard to believe that 15 years have passed since I first began sharing my work with the public. Many of you have been with me from the start on this journey and it's been a privilege to see many of you move on with your lives, start families, and now see your children engaging with my humble efforts too. I sincerely hope that our journey together has not only enriched our intellectual growth but also brought us closer to the Almighty, who nourishes us in countless, profound ways.
As times change and new platforms emerge, I'm exploring ways to reconnect and reach out to the next generation - whether through YouTube, TikTok, Patreon, or other platforms. I'd love to hear your thoughts on where you'd like to see more content and how.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being on this journey with me for years and continuously encouraging me to keep writing and sharing thoughts.
Your brother in faith,
Joseph
#29
Posts on Facebook / Struggles Will Be a Part of Yo...
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:34:16 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0Vddvu67NfaKzswL4kxZYPbWnC2M34opcQFX9YjyvuH9Tu8FHqG1Ydoi8w2eEobEol
STRUGGLES WILL BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE
002.214
"Or do you think that you shall enter the Garden (of bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? they encountered SUFFERING and ADVERSITY, and WERE SO SHAKEN in spirit that even the Messenger and those of faith who were with him cried: "When will the help of God come?" Ah! Indeed, the help of God is (always) near!"
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid0Vddvu67NfaKzswL4kxZYPbWnC2M34opcQFX9YjyvuH9Tu8FHqG1Ydoi8w2eEobEol
STRUGGLES WILL BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE
002.214
"Or do you think that you shall enter the Garden (of bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? they encountered SUFFERING and ADVERSITY, and WERE SO SHAKEN in spirit that even the Messenger and those of faith who were with him cried: "When will the help of God come?" Ah! Indeed, the help of God is (always) near!"
#30
Posts on Facebook / Quransmessage.com Website Acce...
Last post by Joseph Islam - April 18, 2026, 08:32:23 PMDirect Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid02u19mN9LnKCp6V9MtcL7zNFkWiHVWdJRKFT9zeiBGPZ6t5yBiEgb9xeJiVX2kTwt1l
QURANSMESSAGE.COM WEBSITE ACCESS
Dear brothers and sisters,
As-salamu alaykum
Thank you for bearing with the website which appeared to become compromised/hacked again of recent. There have been some technical changes made which should now have resolved the issues and allow for a more secure connection.
https://quransmessage.com/
Please can you kindly let me know if all is OK from your respective areas. If possible, when you confirm, please can you also kindly share the country/region from where you are accessing the site.
May Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) bless you all.
Regards,
Joseph
https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/pfbid02u19mN9LnKCp6V9MtcL7zNFkWiHVWdJRKFT9zeiBGPZ6t5yBiEgb9xeJiVX2kTwt1l
QURANSMESSAGE.COM WEBSITE ACCESS
Dear brothers and sisters,
As-salamu alaykum
Thank you for bearing with the website which appeared to become compromised/hacked again of recent. There have been some technical changes made which should now have resolved the issues and allow for a more secure connection.
https://quransmessage.com/
Please can you kindly let me know if all is OK from your respective areas. If possible, when you confirm, please can you also kindly share the country/region from where you are accessing the site.
May Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) bless you all.
Regards,
Joseph