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#21
General Discussions / regarding 22:60-61 and 25:51
June 09, 2016, 05:18:41 PM
Dear Forum Members
Salam.

What do you understand by these consecutive verses. I cannot grasp the reasoning of verse 22:61.
22:60  And whoever responds (to injustice) with equivalent of that with which he was harmed and then is tyrannized- Allah will surely aid him. Indeed Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving.
22:61 That is because Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night and because Allah is Hearing and Seeing.

Another verse here is-
25:51 And if We willed, We could have sent into every city a warner.

Does it mean that We did not send every city a warner. (But in some other verses, so far as i recall, it is stated that Allah sent warner to all community.) Is there any difference between the  use of Lao and In.

Thanks to all.


#22
General Discussions / wudu
June 07, 2016, 03:07:04 PM
Salam Everyone

By the word wudu we generally mean ablution which means the act of washing oneself. But in Arabic uses of the word refers to face.
In Verse 5:6 we see wudu means face and Gusul means washing.
Then why do we use wudu for ablution?

Best regards.
#23
General Discussions / Regarding 19:10 and 21:79
June 07, 2016, 01:28:19 PM
Dear Brother Joseph and  Forum Members
Salam.

I haven't been able to be here for a long time.
Anyway, here I am with some query regarding some verses now, if you can help.

19:10 (Zechariah) said, `My Lord, make for me a sign.' He said, `Your sign is that you will not speak to the people for three nights, (being) sound.'
How can it be a sign? what does a sign mean?
Brother Joseph wrote in a response that `It purely depends on the context'. I agree. But failed to understand this context.

Here is another verse.
21:79 And we gave understanding of the case to Solomon, and to each (of them) we gave judgement and knowledge, and we subjected the mountains to exalt (Us), along with David and (also) the birds. And we were doing.
This was narrated once again in 34:10
What do you understand by `mountains exaltation along with David and birds.'
Thanks and salam to all.


#24
General Discussions / Regarding 17:60
August 14, 2015, 07:12:06 PM
Dear Members of QM Forum

Salam

How do you understand the verse 17:60?

17:60
And when We told you (O Muhammad), "Indeed your Lord has encompassed the people." And We did not make the sight which We showed you except as a trial for the people, as was the accursed tree (mentioned) in the Quran. And We threaten them, but it increases not except in great transgression.

How can a thing showed to someone be a trial for others? What is the trial here-  hearing from the Prophet and believing or dis believing it?
#25
General Discussions / regarding 17:11
August 14, 2015, 06:05:30 PM
Dear Forum Members

Salam

Which would be the appropiate translation of the verse 17:11? Mainly two types of translations exist. These might sound similar, but actually they are not, I think.
What do you think?

Muhammad Asad : As it is, man [often] prays for things that are bad as if he were praying for something that is good: for man is prone to be hasty [in his judgments].
Shakir : And man prays for evil as he ought to pray for good, and man is ever hasty.
Yusuf Ali : The prayer that man should make for good, he maketh for evil; for man is given to hasty (deeds).
Abdel Haleem: Yet man prays for harm, just as he prays for good: man is ever hasty.
#26
Discussions / Is it possible to make a concordance
August 12, 2015, 04:07:33 PM
Dear Moderators

Salam

I have a problem to share with you. I don't know whether anyone else in this forum has been noticed this type of difficulties. It's not a big issue, but an issue also, at least to me.

When I want to know about a specific topic sometimes it takes time to search. First I have to go to Article section, then to Q/A. Not often the key word is shown on the list or categories of these sections. And sometimes the topic is on their with a different key word.
Hence I have a suggestion.
Is it possible to make a concordance so that a member can easily go to the subject he is looking for.

Thanks for your continuous support.

May Allah give reward you here and hereafter.

Munir Rana
#27
General Discussions / 12:67-68 and 16:103
August 05, 2015, 01:33:55 PM
Dear Forum Members

Salam.

Here are two verses, if you share your understanding with me.

12:67-68
He said, "My sons, do not enter from one gate, but enter from separate gates; and I cannot avail you anything against God, for the judgment is to God. In Him I put my trust, and in Him those who put their trust should trust."
When they entered from where their father had commanded them, it would not have availed them in the least against God, but it was out of a concern in Jacob's person. Since We have taught him, he had certain knowledge; but most people do not know.

Why different gates? any idea? And why didn't it work?

16:103
We are aware that they say, "A human is teaching him." The language of the one they refer to is foreign, while this is a clear Arabic language."

Who is that person in this verse? Any clue?

I know, these questions might be unnecessary. Actually these are not so important for guidance.  But a little curiosity. Thats all. If anyone can enlighten.
#28
Dear Brother Joseph Islam

Salam

In your article END OF PROPHETHOOD - CONTINUATION OF MESSENGERS? you said that-

However, the continuation of guidance through various messengers in various capacities is still open.

Your argument is very logical and if I am agreed with this point then the next question comes, how can i recognise the capacities (such as someone) as a messenger. In the Quran we see that earlier messengers declared their identity themselves. But no one in near past claimed him as a messenger. For example, I am a Bangladeshi. My language is Bangla. But I don't know anyone in my language who claimed him as a messenger. Is it our duty to discover a messenger or he should declare himself?

Your answer is always greatly appreciated.

May Allah reward you here and hereafter.

Munir Rana
#29
General Discussions / Regarding 16:101
July 28, 2015, 02:15:42 PM
Dear Forum Members

Salam.

In 16:101 Allah says:

If We exchange a sign in place of another sign; and God is more aware of what He is revealing; they say, "You are making this up!" Alas, most of them do not know.

Does this verse refer to the Mansukh verses? I believe there is no mansukh verse in the Quran. It does not match with His glory. Then what does it mean by `exchange a sign'.

Thanks for your continuous support. Sometimes it helps me a lot.

Munir Rana
#30
Dear Forum Members
Salam

What do you think about the three times punishment described in the following verse.

9 : 101
Among the Arabs around you are hypocrites, as well as from the city people; they are audacious in hypocrisy. You do not know them, but We know them. We will punish them twice, then they will be returned to a great punishment.

One more verse to understand.

15:17-18
And we have protected it from every devil expelled. Except one who steals a hearing and is pursued by a clear burning flame.

What does it mean by hearing? and another question is, if it is protected then how could anyone steal a hearing.

Thanks.
#31
Dear Joseph Islam.
Salamun Alaikum

In the article titles `END OF PROPHETHOOD - CONTINUATION OF MESSENGERS?'  you said -

` from a Quran's perspective, it appears that a prophet of God is charged with greater tasks and is entrusted with delivering scripture or law. Furthermore, messengers are sent to confirm a message.

That means, as I understood, messengers did not get scripture or law.

But in the following verse it seems different. Is it?
`We have already sent our messengers with clear evidence and sent down with them the scripture and the balance that the people may maintain in justice.' (57:25 part)

Did I miss anything?

Best wishes.
#32
General Discussions / Clean Earth
July 15, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Salam.

In 4:43 it is said that if we dont find water then
`seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and your hands.'
Earth itself a dirty thing. Is not it? Then how can we clean our face using it. Is their any other meaning of the CLEAN EARTH?

One more question:  There are many verses started with `O Who believes!' among those which are for immediate recipeints and which are for all the believers immediate and away? How can we understand that? Is there any linguistic differecnces or other measures to differentiate it.
If answers of these questions are already given in this forum, would anyone please give me the link.

Thanks.
#33
Salam.

I just Failed to understand the example of dog in the verse 7:176

7:176 And if  We had willed, we could have elevated him thereby, but he adhered (instead) to the earth and followed his own desire. So his example is like that of the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him, he (still) pants. That is the example of the people who denied Our signs. So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought.

Since dogs cannot sweat, it's their way of cooling their body temperature. Isn't it? Also, some dogs just do it to feel the air brushing against their tongues. So what is the similarity between dog and those people who follow their own desire.
I look forward to hear your thoughts on this.
#34

Dear forum members

Salam

I shall put forward some questions here in a regular interval to make a better understanding of some verses of Holy Quran. Hope that you will help your best. If any of the questions are already answered, please give me the link.

What is the meaning of the words bahirah, saibah, wasilah, ham in the verse 5:103. Some say that these are slit-ear she camel, or a she-camel let loose for free posture, or idol sacrifices for twin births in animals, or stallion camels freed from work.
Is it ok?
5:103  Allah has not appointed (such innovations as) Bahirah or Saibah or wasilah or ham. But those who disbelieve invent falsehood about Allah, and most of them do not reason.

Also failed to understand another two verses  6:143, 6:144
6:143 (They are) eight mates of sheep, two and of the goats, two. Say, `Is it the two males forbidden or the two females or that which the wombs of the two females contain? inform me the knowkledge, if you should be truthful.'
6:144 And of the camels, two and of the cattle, two. Say, `Is it the two males He has forbidden or the two females or that which the wombs of two females contain? Or were you witnesses when Allah charged you with this? Then who is more unjust than one who invents a lie about Allah to mislead the people by (something) other than knowledge? Indeed, Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.'

Thanks.
#35
General Discussions / on 2:187 and 2:184
June 19, 2015, 06:32:53 PM
Salam

while reading The Quran a few questions came in mind. Two are as follows:

It seems that the target audience of the verse 2:187 is believer man. What's about believer women, if they want to go to their male.
(2:187 part-  It has been made lawful for you during the night of fasting to approach your women. )

In the verse 2:184 it is said that `fasting is for a limited number of days.'
But we practice it for a month. Why?

If these are already discussed in this forum, would anyone kindly forward me the links.

Thanks.

munir rana
#36
General Discussions / Krishna
February 25, 2015, 05:54:11 PM
Dear Joseph

Salam.

Recently I read your article titled

'ALLAH' IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE NAME FOR GOD
http://quransmessage.com/articles/allah%20is%20not%20an%20exclusive%20name%20for%20god%20FM3.htm

It is very useful. But in a place you said that -

`Whether we call Him Rab, Lord, God, Almighty, Krishna, Khuda, Yahweh, Elohim, Adi Purush (Timeless being); Para Brahman (The absolute Truth) , El, Eli, Eloi, Jehovah,  or whichever beautiful name we call Him, it is with respect, humility and grace that we take His name with the sole intention that He is One and Only One that we serve.'

Here you mention Krishna as a supreme power, actualy who is a deity, worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism in a variety of different perspectives. Krishna is generally recognized as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Many muslim scholars also think that Krishna might be a Prophet of his time. Some say, he is an important historical figure. So, is it ok to include his name in the status of TIMELESS BEING? Is there any scope to respect him as One and Only One like Param Brahman (The absolute Truth) or Bhagavan who also represent the concept of abstract God to many Hindus who are religious but do not worship a specific deity.

Best Wishes.

Munir Rana 
#37
General Discussions / mumin and muslim
January 27, 2015, 03:33:45 PM
Dear brother Joseph,

Salamun Alaikum.

I have read your article on the difference between mumin and muslim. It is pretty convincing. But after reading a verse a question arises in my mind. That is  3:102.

`O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and die not except as muslims.' (3:102)

As i understood from your article, believer is a better position. you said, `For example, one may be a Muslim but may not yet be a 'Mu'min' (believer) as true faith has not yet entered their hearts.' This is also supported by Quran.

My question is, why Allah asks believers to `die not except as muslims.'

Take Care.

Best Wishes for your here and hereafter.

Munir Rana
#38
General Discussions / Quran Touching
September 25, 2014, 08:05:30 PM
Brother Joseph

Salam.

Most of the muslims claim that those who do not have ablution (including the women who are in a state of menstruation) should not touch the Quran.

They refer to 56: 79 (None touch it except the purified.)

Do you think it is correct? Or the meaning is different?

Thanks.

Best Regards.

Munir Rana
#39
Islamic Duties / Reciting Quran in Prayer
July 20, 2014, 04:02:30 PM
Dear All

Salam

One more question I would like to ask you.

All the necessary guiding aspects of prayer are mentioned by the Quran and  there is no mention to recite surah/ayat from Quran. Then why do we recite Quran in salat in a mandatory way?

Thanks.

Best Wishes.
#40
Dear All

Salam.

From a response of Joseph Islam (to Wazir) I came to know that it would be nice to avoid uttering `Qul' before reciting suras like Ikhlas in ritual prayer. Very Logical.
My question : Is there any problem if i recite diferent parts/verses of Quran (which all are prayer) in one rakah.

Thanks.

Salam.