Verse 9:29

[wanderer]

Hi Student--
The context i think Wakas was refering to here was the entirety of the surah.
wanderer

[Wakas]

peace Student,

You can read an analysis of these verses here:
http://mypercept.co.uk/articles/disproved_traditional_salat.htm

[Student]

Thanks a lot br Wakas,  I read the whole article but not the inter-linked/referenced articles yet. It is very interesting alternate view the author proposed. Couple of questions:

• Are you the author and are you one and the same person here http://www.quran434.com/about-the-author.html ?
• Is the author saying there's no formal salah as it is universally taken to mean personal and congregational form of worship?

[Wakas]

peace Student,

Sorry, only saw your reply today.

Q1: yes.

Q2: I am saying these verses do not favour the "salat=ritual prayer" view.


As a side note if I ever miss someone's question feel free to message me, thanks.

[Student]

Salaam Br. Wakas,

Thanks for the response. I was out for a long time too.....
BTW, how do one message privately here from the forum?

[Truth Seeker]

Salaam Student,

Just for everyone's information, the forum policy is no private messaging.

Thanks

[Student]

Walekum salaam,
Truth Seeker,

Sorry if I misread it. Wakas asked to message him so I assume there's another channel on the forum to draw one's attention.