Peace be upon you.
I found a very intresting book which contains very good explanations of the Quran verses. Please see this:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/63228510/QURANPublished by: "Smple Trth" on Aug 26, 2011.
For other works:
http://www.scribd.com/smplet.
Some intresting claims:
Satan = The straying Ego = Selfish desires = Emotions that overpower Permanent Moral Values.
16;98: "When you read the Qur’an, seek refuge in God against Satan, the rejected one. [One’s own straying thoughts as well may divert the attention]"
Wudhu (ablution) = Helps to prepare mentally for congregational prayer. Tayammum = Dry ablution. (as discussed in "The Real Purpose of Ablution" -- see the link.)
Angels = God's forces in nature.
Gabriel = Sacred Energy.
Jinn = The nomads.
"The entire story of Haaroot Maaroot was a fabricated rumor. Magic, amulets, ghoul, demon-possession, exorcism, witchcraft, evil eye, fortunetelling, astrology, palm reading, clairvoyance, knowledge of the future, Voodoo, are nothing but conjecture."
Read the entire story of creation of Adam (2:30-)! (Shocking!)
An excerpt from the book: "This is only a humble effort by a life-long student of the Qur’an, an ordinary servant of God. Of course, with human knowledge constantly evolving, our understanding of the Qur’an will keep improving with each generation. And the last word may not be said even by the last inhabitants of the planet. It is one of the eternal miracles of the Qur’an that every sincere person can derive knowledge, wisdom and guidance from the Glorious Book according to his or her intellectual capacity. Accept from us our labor, O Our Sustainer, Cherisher Lord!"
This books is big food for thought. This is something we should study and learn from. What do you think about this book?
Thank God for this book. Now, I'm looking forward to see people find more intresting stuff from that book and discuss them here in the forum. Let's end the religion and spread the truth.
Regards,
Haji