Peace Wakas,
My quotes
are not mutually exclusive.
This is what I quoted:
"As I respectfully shared in the link and subsequent article above, 'sujud' performed in an act of worship to God with one’s head and face to the ground is very different from 'sujud' that is performed with the intention of paying immense respect even if it includes bowing. It is the intention behind the 'sujud' which remains key."I then mentioned:
"As I mentioned, even Prophet Joseph's family including his father (also a prophet) prostrated to Prophet Joseph (12:100). This was not in an act of worship, but arguably as marked respect. Thus in that context, I would not find any problems (from a Quranic perspective) with a culture that uses such gestures to show marked respect (and not worship to another human)."At no point did I suggest that Prophet Joseph's family prostrated
to the ground. Therefore, I cannot see why you have made a contention by citing the following:
"For example, it would be inappropriate in light of the Quran's context to understand Prophet Joseph's (pbuh) family, including his father (also a prophet), to have prostrated physically to the ground to Prophet Joseph (12:100)."[Bold emphasis mine]The whole gist of the post was about
showing humility and respect and even
'stooping' (infer bowing / bending) as per IjazAhmad's post to which I responded and my position has remained consistent.
With regards your second contention, once again I am unsure what concerns you are raising.
In all humility, it does appear that whenever there is a topic of 'sujud' in the main, you have felt the need to respond, possibly due to your own laboured investment into this topic. The latter sentiment, I would understand. However, please be reminded that this topic is a matter
well exhausted between us and please also be kindly reminded that
I will not be entertaining any further (in my humble view unnecessary) revisits / seeming subtle attempts to draw me back into related discussions. Those respected readers interested, can read the discourses in full view.
[1]Also may I kindly and humbly request that you do not appear to give the impression that my views on this topic are unduly fluid without warrant. Going forward, I will be increasingly eager to curtail unnecessary, laborious discourses / contentions on this forum.
Regards,
Joseph
[1] WAKAShttp://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1272.msg5924#msg5924