Showing posts with label The Quran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Quran. Show all posts
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Islam and Jesus/Issa according to the Quran.
"He [Jesus] said: 'I am indeed a servant of God. He has given me revelation and made me a prophet; He has made me blessed wheresoever I be; and He has enjoined on me prayer and charity as long as I live. He has made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable. So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)!' Such was Jesus the son of Mary. It is a statement of truth, about which they (vainly) dispute. It is not befitting to (the majesty of) God that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! When He determines a matter, He only says to it, 'Be,' and it is" (19:30-35).
Friday, February 4, 2011
The Qur'an and the Bible in the Light of Science? Part 2
How does the Qur'an and the Bible approach to science?
Is there a conflict between Islam and science?
Is there a conflict between Christianity and science?
What should Muslim and Christian attitude be toward science and technology?
Unique and Victorious Debate in Chicago!!
Dr. Zakir Naik had a unique public debate with Dr. William Campbell on the topic "The Qur'an and the Bible in the light of Science" on April 1, 2000 in Chicago, United States of America.
Dr. William Campbell, a medical doctor and a Christian Missionary, is the author of the book "The Qu'ran and the Bible in the light of history and science" which is a reply to the famous book " The Bible, the Qu'ran and Science" by Dr. Maurice Bucaille. Dr. William Campbell in his book, which is also on the internet, had pointed out several "scientific errors" in the Qu'ran. His book and his contentions were unanswered for several years, and were used by Christian Missionaries to harass the Muslims.Alhamdulillah, the debate proved to be victorious event from the Islamic perspective. Dr. Zakir Naik gave logical and convincing replies to each and every of the alleged scientific error in the Qu'ran pointed out by Dr. William Campbell.
This historic event organised by the 'Islamic Circle of North America', U.S.A., had Dr. William Campbell conceding that he had difficulties in replying to many of the scientific errors in the Bible pointed out by Dr. Zakir Naik.
Video cassettes of this debate were released on September 3, 2000, at the Patkar Hall in Mumbai, where a recording of this unique and historic debate and its question and answer session was screened for the benefit of a packed and over flowing audience of more than a thousand people.
Those who witnessed this recording were extremely pleased with this event, Alhamdulillah. Several positive comments were received as feedback after the programme. One young Muslim stated, "After having seen this programme, for the first time in my life I felt proud of being a Muslim".
The Topic of Debate: The Qur'an and the Bible in the light of Science?
Dr. Zakir Naik (www.Irf.net)
vs.
Dr. William Campbell (www.Answering-Islam.org)
For further information on upcoming or previous debates click here
www.irf.net
Monday, December 13, 2010
Issa/ Jesus Son of Mary The Messenger
" Oh, you People of the Book! Commit not excesses in your religion, nor say of Allah anything but the truth. The Messiah, `Essa, the son of Maryam is no more than a Messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed upon Maryam, and a Spirit proceeding from Him: So believe in Allah and His Messengers. Say not "Three"-desist: It will be better for you: For Allah is one God, glory be to Him [Far exalted is He] above having a son. To him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs" (Qur'an 4:171)
The Quran is reminding the christians that God has and will always be one and not three or a trinity. God of Moses peace be with him and the commandments.
It also reminds all the readers that God ( Allah ) is the disposer of all affairs and that Issa/Jesus son of mary was Allah's messenger and the promised messiah sent to the Jews.
The Quran is reminding the christians that God has and will always be one and not three or a trinity. God of Moses peace be with him and the commandments.
It also reminds all the readers that God ( Allah ) is the disposer of all affairs and that Issa/Jesus son of mary was Allah's messenger and the promised messiah sent to the Jews.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tolerance in the Qur’an
Forgive and show indulgence to them!
(Qur’an, 2:109)
Among various prolific misconceptions concerning the religion of Islam, one cannot miss the oft-quoted “Kill them wherever you find them,” characterization of religious intolerance in the Qur’an. This bloodthirsty depiction of Islam is far, far from the truth. Yet, with so much media attention shone on “Muslim terrorists”, contradictory Islamic ideals of religious tolerance might be difficult for Western audiences to believe.
The best solution is to read the Qur’an. Verses granting permission to fight in war, when attacked, can then be read in context. Ideological mud slinging on the internet is rife with quotes like, “Kill them wherever you find them.” If that is the first phrase you read from the Qur’an, of course it sounds like a horrible, unholy book. Yet its beginning is this:“In the name of God, The Beneficent, The Merciful” (1:1).
In the following sections, I will attempt to express the Qur’anic attitude toward religious tolerance. To dispel myths surrounding “kill them wherever you find them”, I first address religious tolerance under conditions of war. Then, what is hopefully the usual state of affairs, part 2 presents a few points from the Qur’an promoting religious tolerance during periods of peace.
Part 1: Conditions of War
“Fight in the way of God against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! God loveth not aggressors.”
(Qur’an, 2:190)
Contrary to popular misconception, the Qur’anic verse stating, “Kill them wherever you encounter them” (2:191) does not categorically permit (let alone promote!) killing of Non-Muslims. Rather, this verse was revealed in relation to a specific stage of persecutory war against Muslims in the history of Islam; and its ordinance is obviously confined to warfare. The fourteen-hundred-year heritage of Islamic rule in Arabia and beyond testifies to religious tolerance exhorted by the Qur’an.
And why—if there is any explanation other than deliberate mischaracterization and slander—why can’t critics who use this verse read other general decrees that place strict limits on warfare? For instance, the verse just before it, which says, “But begin not hostilities. Lo! God loveth not aggressors” (2:190). Or the verses just after it, stating, “But if they desist, then lo! God is Forgiving, Merciful” (2:192).
Scenarios under which taking a life is permissible according to the Qur’an are extremely limited. The Qur’an permits between-group killing, or “collateral damage”, during warfare in hand-to-hand combat with male, combatant enemy soldiers. In domestic affairs, Islamic law permits execution by judicial sentence in cases of premeditated manslaughter [1]; a tooth for a tooth whether Muslim or Non-Muslim.
In Islam, it is never permissible to attack or kill non-combatant enemy citizens, children, elderly, or women. Non-Muslims not waging war against Muslims possess Islamic state’s protection of their right to life, according to the Qur’an. In fact, the Qur’an enjoins forgiveness, indulgence, tolerance, and kindness toward Non-Muslims.
Part 2: Conditions of Peace
“Help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty.”
(Qur’an, 5:2)
Far from simply not killing Non-Muslims, Islam promotes an ideal ethic of cooperative piety with Non-Muslims who are at peace with Muslim states. The Qur’an also discusses basic rights of Non-Muslims, such as the right to life, freedom of religion, and property. Furthermore, the Qur’an offers specific guidelines to promote religious tolerance.
Freedom of Religion in the Qur’an
Religion with God is Islam. However, there is no compulsion in religion. Humankind is created free to choose good or evil. No person can reach into another’s heart, place faith therein, cleanse filth, or soften hardness. Individual choice is an integral facet of religious devotion, and the Qur’an acknowledge this in the verse, “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256). Furthermore, the Qur’an draws firm limits toward entrenched thinking in relation to Non-Muslims. It states, “Had God willed, they had not been idolatrous. We have not set thee as a keeper over them, nor art thou responsible for them” (6:107). Here, the Qur’an instructs us to recognize Non-Muslims’ religious self-sovereignty and to leave them alone!
Freedom of religion is the cornerstone of religious tolerance; and it is clearly established in the Qur’an.
Mutual Verbal Religious Tolerance in the Qur’an
The Qur’an goes further than religious freedom, instructing Muslims to show tolerance and respect to other religions. The verse, “Do not revile those unto whom they pray beside God, lest they wrongfully revile God through ignorance” (6:108), directly forbids verbal religious intolerance, candidly pointing out the logical consequence of mutual animosity and hatred. Disagreement is sometimes unavoidable; however, petty name-calling is certainly something we can all maturely surmount.
Kindness toward Non-Combatant, Non-Muslims in the Qur’an
As long as other religious groups do not invade and transgress Muslim lands and political sovereignty, Muslims should have no qualm with them. God commands the Muslims to show indulgence, tolerance, forgiveness, justice, and compassion toward Non-Muslim groups who do not take up arms fighting against Muslims. God says, “God does not forbid you to be kind to those who do not take arms against you. God loves those who are just” (60:8). Chapter 60, in which the aforementioned verse occurs, addresses Muslim unity against avowed political attackers. No Muslim should harbor alliances with transgressing forces. However, even in this chapter whose theme primarily addresses conditions of defensive war, the Qur’an does not neglect to mention that Muslims should show kindness and justice in lieu of violent aggression from other Non-Muslim nations or individuals.
Forgiveness toward Non-Muslims Harboring Animosity toward Muslims in the Qur’an
Peace and war are two extremes, between which are many shades of conflictive coexistence. The Qur’an does not only speak to extremes. Rather, it addresses latent conflict, jealously, rivalry, and hatred between groups. In all of these cases, as in the case of peace and cooperation, the Qur’an enjoins forgiveness, indulgence, justice, and compassion toward Non-Muslims. For example, the Qur’an mentions that some groups of Jews and Christians wish for ruination of Muslim nations. Toward them, the Qur’an instructs, “Forgive and show indulgence to them…Whosoever surrendereth his purpose to God while doing good, his reward is with his Lord; and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve” (2:109-112).
Justice toward Previously Combatant Non-Muslims in the Qur’an
In another chapter, the Qur’an deals with situations where Muslims might feel hatred toward Non-Muslim groups. Again, the message is patience and justice. God says, “Do not allow your hatred of a folk who [once] stopped your going to the Inviolable Place of Worship [2] seduce you to transgress; but help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty. Help not one another unto sin and transgression, but keep your duty to God” (5:2). Warring nations confront a difficult psychological task when arms are finally laid aside for olive branches. What happens to the hearts that remember lost soldiers and former offenses? The Qur’anic reply is God-consciousness. By remembering God’s love for justice, we can avoid seductions of violence and vengefulness.
Applications by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Religious tolerance in the Qur’an is not based on fantasy. Rather, it tackles real world scenarios of peace, conflict, war, and coexistence. We do not pretend that differing groups can live in perfect, unbroken harmony; not even homogenous groups enjoy so much mutuality. However, the Qur’an clearly states that cooperation is better than conflict, peace is preferable to war, and justice is necessary under all circumstances. Furthermore, the Qur’an offers specific guidelines to help encourage and maintain peaceful coexistence between differing religious groups. Principles of indulgence, patience, justice, and kindness are underscored in the Qur’an by rules such as the forbiddance of insulting other gods.
The Sunnah, traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), also contain numerous specific guidelines in cooperating and showing compassion to Non-Muslim groups, including the Jizya (specialized taxation of Non-Muslims) and its inherent rights safeguarding Non-Muslims living in Muslim states. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) pro-actively promoted peace, tolerance, and cooperation, not only through example in his personal life, but through the first known constitution in the history of civilization, protecting minority rights (i.e. the Declaration of Madinah). During eras of strong religious rule after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), his successors followed in his footsteps, ensuring a strict respect for the life, blood, and property of Non-Muslim citizens in the Islamic empire.
Large numbers of Non-Muslim minorities still reside peacefully in the Muslim world, such as the Copts of Egypt, the Jews of Yemen, and many others. These groups give the best proof of Islamic religious tolerance. Some prominent Jewish and Christian leaders have published contemporary accounts testifying to the respectful coexistence and religious tolerance they enjoy in Muslim states. Unfortunately, these accounts are too often brushed aside in favor of more sensational, paranoia-provoking statements, like “Kill them wherever you find them.”
http://english.islammessage.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?articleId=649
(Qur’an, 2:109)
Among various prolific misconceptions concerning the religion of Islam, one cannot miss the oft-quoted “Kill them wherever you find them,” characterization of religious intolerance in the Qur’an. This bloodthirsty depiction of Islam is far, far from the truth. Yet, with so much media attention shone on “Muslim terrorists”, contradictory Islamic ideals of religious tolerance might be difficult for Western audiences to believe.
The best solution is to read the Qur’an. Verses granting permission to fight in war, when attacked, can then be read in context. Ideological mud slinging on the internet is rife with quotes like, “Kill them wherever you find them.” If that is the first phrase you read from the Qur’an, of course it sounds like a horrible, unholy book. Yet its beginning is this:“In the name of God, The Beneficent, The Merciful” (1:1).
In the following sections, I will attempt to express the Qur’anic attitude toward religious tolerance. To dispel myths surrounding “kill them wherever you find them”, I first address religious tolerance under conditions of war. Then, what is hopefully the usual state of affairs, part 2 presents a few points from the Qur’an promoting religious tolerance during periods of peace.
Part 1: Conditions of War
“Fight in the way of God against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! God loveth not aggressors.”
(Qur’an, 2:190)
Contrary to popular misconception, the Qur’anic verse stating, “Kill them wherever you encounter them” (2:191) does not categorically permit (let alone promote!) killing of Non-Muslims. Rather, this verse was revealed in relation to a specific stage of persecutory war against Muslims in the history of Islam; and its ordinance is obviously confined to warfare. The fourteen-hundred-year heritage of Islamic rule in Arabia and beyond testifies to religious tolerance exhorted by the Qur’an.
And why—if there is any explanation other than deliberate mischaracterization and slander—why can’t critics who use this verse read other general decrees that place strict limits on warfare? For instance, the verse just before it, which says, “But begin not hostilities. Lo! God loveth not aggressors” (2:190). Or the verses just after it, stating, “But if they desist, then lo! God is Forgiving, Merciful” (2:192).
Scenarios under which taking a life is permissible according to the Qur’an are extremely limited. The Qur’an permits between-group killing, or “collateral damage”, during warfare in hand-to-hand combat with male, combatant enemy soldiers. In domestic affairs, Islamic law permits execution by judicial sentence in cases of premeditated manslaughter [1]; a tooth for a tooth whether Muslim or Non-Muslim.
In Islam, it is never permissible to attack or kill non-combatant enemy citizens, children, elderly, or women. Non-Muslims not waging war against Muslims possess Islamic state’s protection of their right to life, according to the Qur’an. In fact, the Qur’an enjoins forgiveness, indulgence, tolerance, and kindness toward Non-Muslims.
Part 2: Conditions of Peace
“Help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty.”
(Qur’an, 5:2)
Far from simply not killing Non-Muslims, Islam promotes an ideal ethic of cooperative piety with Non-Muslims who are at peace with Muslim states. The Qur’an also discusses basic rights of Non-Muslims, such as the right to life, freedom of religion, and property. Furthermore, the Qur’an offers specific guidelines to promote religious tolerance.
Freedom of Religion in the Qur’an
Religion with God is Islam. However, there is no compulsion in religion. Humankind is created free to choose good or evil. No person can reach into another’s heart, place faith therein, cleanse filth, or soften hardness. Individual choice is an integral facet of religious devotion, and the Qur’an acknowledge this in the verse, “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256). Furthermore, the Qur’an draws firm limits toward entrenched thinking in relation to Non-Muslims. It states, “Had God willed, they had not been idolatrous. We have not set thee as a keeper over them, nor art thou responsible for them” (6:107). Here, the Qur’an instructs us to recognize Non-Muslims’ religious self-sovereignty and to leave them alone!
Freedom of religion is the cornerstone of religious tolerance; and it is clearly established in the Qur’an.
Mutual Verbal Religious Tolerance in the Qur’an
The Qur’an goes further than religious freedom, instructing Muslims to show tolerance and respect to other religions. The verse, “Do not revile those unto whom they pray beside God, lest they wrongfully revile God through ignorance” (6:108), directly forbids verbal religious intolerance, candidly pointing out the logical consequence of mutual animosity and hatred. Disagreement is sometimes unavoidable; however, petty name-calling is certainly something we can all maturely surmount.
Kindness toward Non-Combatant, Non-Muslims in the Qur’an
As long as other religious groups do not invade and transgress Muslim lands and political sovereignty, Muslims should have no qualm with them. God commands the Muslims to show indulgence, tolerance, forgiveness, justice, and compassion toward Non-Muslim groups who do not take up arms fighting against Muslims. God says, “God does not forbid you to be kind to those who do not take arms against you. God loves those who are just” (60:8). Chapter 60, in which the aforementioned verse occurs, addresses Muslim unity against avowed political attackers. No Muslim should harbor alliances with transgressing forces. However, even in this chapter whose theme primarily addresses conditions of defensive war, the Qur’an does not neglect to mention that Muslims should show kindness and justice in lieu of violent aggression from other Non-Muslim nations or individuals.
Forgiveness toward Non-Muslims Harboring Animosity toward Muslims in the Qur’an
Peace and war are two extremes, between which are many shades of conflictive coexistence. The Qur’an does not only speak to extremes. Rather, it addresses latent conflict, jealously, rivalry, and hatred between groups. In all of these cases, as in the case of peace and cooperation, the Qur’an enjoins forgiveness, indulgence, justice, and compassion toward Non-Muslims. For example, the Qur’an mentions that some groups of Jews and Christians wish for ruination of Muslim nations. Toward them, the Qur’an instructs, “Forgive and show indulgence to them…Whosoever surrendereth his purpose to God while doing good, his reward is with his Lord; and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve” (2:109-112).
Justice toward Previously Combatant Non-Muslims in the Qur’an
In another chapter, the Qur’an deals with situations where Muslims might feel hatred toward Non-Muslim groups. Again, the message is patience and justice. God says, “Do not allow your hatred of a folk who [once] stopped your going to the Inviolable Place of Worship [2] seduce you to transgress; but help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty. Help not one another unto sin and transgression, but keep your duty to God” (5:2). Warring nations confront a difficult psychological task when arms are finally laid aside for olive branches. What happens to the hearts that remember lost soldiers and former offenses? The Qur’anic reply is God-consciousness. By remembering God’s love for justice, we can avoid seductions of violence and vengefulness.
Applications by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Religious tolerance in the Qur’an is not based on fantasy. Rather, it tackles real world scenarios of peace, conflict, war, and coexistence. We do not pretend that differing groups can live in perfect, unbroken harmony; not even homogenous groups enjoy so much mutuality. However, the Qur’an clearly states that cooperation is better than conflict, peace is preferable to war, and justice is necessary under all circumstances. Furthermore, the Qur’an offers specific guidelines to help encourage and maintain peaceful coexistence between differing religious groups. Principles of indulgence, patience, justice, and kindness are underscored in the Qur’an by rules such as the forbiddance of insulting other gods.
The Sunnah, traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), also contain numerous specific guidelines in cooperating and showing compassion to Non-Muslim groups, including the Jizya (specialized taxation of Non-Muslims) and its inherent rights safeguarding Non-Muslims living in Muslim states. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) pro-actively promoted peace, tolerance, and cooperation, not only through example in his personal life, but through the first known constitution in the history of civilization, protecting minority rights (i.e. the Declaration of Madinah). During eras of strong religious rule after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), his successors followed in his footsteps, ensuring a strict respect for the life, blood, and property of Non-Muslim citizens in the Islamic empire.
Large numbers of Non-Muslim minorities still reside peacefully in the Muslim world, such as the Copts of Egypt, the Jews of Yemen, and many others. These groups give the best proof of Islamic religious tolerance. Some prominent Jewish and Christian leaders have published contemporary accounts testifying to the respectful coexistence and religious tolerance they enjoy in Muslim states. Unfortunately, these accounts are too often brushed aside in favor of more sensational, paranoia-provoking statements, like “Kill them wherever you find them.”
http://english.islammessage.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?articleId=649
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Al fatihah The Opening the first surah in the Blessed Quran
Al-Fatihah
Tafseer by Dr Israr Ahmad
Surah Al-Fatihah is one of the very earliest revelations. Infact, we learn from
authentic traditions that it was the first complete surah revealed to the Prophet
(Peace be upon him). Before this, only a few miscellaneous verses were revealed
which form parts of surah Al-Alaq, Al-Muzzammil and Al-Muddathir.
This surah is called Al-Fatihah; the Opener of the Book, and the surah with
which prayers are begun. It is the greatest surah in the Qur’an, and it is also
called Umm Al-Kitab (Mother of the Book), because it contains the meanings of
the entire Qur’an. Other names for this surah are; Salah, Al-hamd, Umm al-
Qur'an, Al-Sab al-Mathani, As-Shifa, Ar-Ruqya, and so on. Infact more than fifty
names have been enumerated by Jalal Al-Din Al-Suyuti [12], in his famous book
"Al Itqan fi Ulum al Qur'an”.
Number of Ayat
There is consensus of majority of the scholars; from early generations that
surah Al-Fatihah contains seven ayat. However, they disagree over whether
Bismillah is a part of Al-Fatihah, and likewise every surah, or it is a separate
ayah. The first opinion, that Bismillah is a part of every surah except surah Al-
Tauba, is attributed to some Companions (May Allah be pleased with them all),
Imam Az-Zuhri, Imam As-Shafi, and Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak. They state that
Bismillah is a part of Al-Fatihah and the last ayat; “The Way of those whom You
have favored” and “not of those who have earned Your wrath, or of those who
have lost The Way.” are not separate ayat but a single ayah. On the other
hand, Imam Malik, Imam Abu Hanifa and their followers say that Bismillah is
not an ayah in Al-Fatihah or any other surah, and it is a separate ayah in the
beginning of every ayah. But there is no disagreement over the matter that Al-
Fatihah has seven ayat. Those who consider last two ayat as one ayah, include
Bismillah in it, and those who consider the last two as separate say Bismillah is
not a part of it.
Virtues of Al-Fatihah
This is the most important surah in the Qur’an, and there are a lot of Ahadith
which narrate the virtues of this surah. In Musnad of Imam Ahmed, he
recorded that Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him), said, “The
Messenger of Allah went out while Ubayy bin Ka‘b was praying and said, “O’
Ubayy!”, Ubayy did not answer him. The Prophet said, “O’ Ubayy!”, Ubayy
prayed faster then went to the Messenger of Allah saying, “Peace be unto you,
O’ Messenger of Allah!” He said, “Peace be unto you. O’ Ubayy, what prevented
you from answering me when I called you”, Ubayy said, “O’ Messenger of Allah! I
was praying”. He said, “Did you not read among what Allah has sent down to
me”,
‘Answer Allah and Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life’.
He said, “Yes, O’ Messenger of Allah! I will not do it again.” the Prophet (Peace
be upon him) said; “Would you like me to teach you a surah the likes of which
nothing has been revealed in the Torah, the Injeel, the Zabur (Psalms) or the
Furqan (the Qur’an)”, He said, “Yes, O’ Messenger of Allah!”, the Messenger of
Allah said, “I hope that I will not leave through this door until you have learned
it.” He (Ubayy) said, “The Messenger of Allah held my hand while speaking to
me, meanwhile I was slowing down fearing that he might reach the door before
he finished his conversation. When we came close to the door, I said: “O’
Messenger of Allah! what is the surah that you have promised to teach me”. He
said, “What do you read in the prayer”. Ubayy said, “So I recited Umm Al-Qur’an
to him”. He said, “By Him in Whose Hand is my soul! Allah has never revealed in
the Torah, Injeel, Zabur or the Furqan a surah like it. It is the seven repeated
verses that I was given”.
Al-Fatihah and Salah
Al-Fatihah is also called Salah, because it is itself a prayer and reciting it is a
condition for the correctness of Salah-The Prayer, as recorded by Muslim that
Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) said, that the Prophet(Peace be
upon him) said;
“Whoever performs any prayer in which he did not read Umm Al-Qur’an (Al-
Fatihah), then his prayer is incomplete.” He said it thrice. [13]
There is another hadith, narrated by Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with
him) that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said; “Allah the exalted said, ‘I have
divided the prayer (Al-Fatihah) into two halves between Me and My servant. A
half of it is for Me and a half for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what
he asked for.
If he says, ‘All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of existence’, Allah says,
‘My servant has praised Me.’
When the servant says, ‘The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.’
Allah says, ‘My servant has glorified Me.’
When he says, ‘Master of the Day of Judgment.’
Allah says, ‘My servant has glorified Me.’
When he says, ‘You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help.’,
Allah says, ‘This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall acquire
what he sought.’
When he says, ‘Guide us to the straight path. The way of those on whom You
have granted Your grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your anger, nor of
those who went astray’,
Allah says, ‘This is for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he asked
for.’ ” [14]
In the above hadith, the word Salah is used in reference to the Qur’an (Al-
Fatihah), which also testifies the importance of this surah and reciting it during
every prayer, in every rak’ah.
Al-Fatihah is not merely an introduction to Qur’an, rather it is a prayer from
man and the Qur’an is the answer from his Lord. Thus it has a relationship of a
prayer and a response. If a person is an earnest seeker after truth, and
recognizes that the Lord of the Universe is the source of all knowledge, then he
prays to Allah to show him guidance and Allah places the whole of the Qur’an
before him in answer to his prayer.
All praise is for Allah, the Sustainer and Cherisher of the Worlds. Al-Fatihah
starts with the praise of Allah, who is the Lord and Creator of this world and
the Hereafter. It states that all thanks and praise are due purely to Allah alone,
and nothing is to be worshipped except Him. He is the Sustainer and Owner of
all that He has created in both Alams (Worlds).
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ar-Rahman (Most Gracious) and Ar-
Raheem (Most Merciful) are two words of the same root Ar-Rahmah (the mercy).
One of them is softer than the other, meaning, it carries more implications of
mercy. Allah is Ar-Rahman for all humankind irrespective of their belief in
Allah, whether they are good-doers or evil-doers; they all obtain their
sustenance from Allah, this is because Allah is Ar-Rahman. Allah is also Ar-
Raheem for the believers in Him. They receive special blessings from Allah, that
is, happiness and contentment in this life and reward in the Hereafter.
Master of the Day of Judgment. After Allah describes that He is Ar-Rahman and
Ar-Raheem, He immediately gives a warning, that along with His mercy, He is
also the Master of the Day of Judgment. So that a person should not forget that
along with His mercy He is also Just.
You Alone we worship and You Alone we call on for help. After the person has
praised Allah and thanked Him, now he stands before Him, addressing Him
directly; O’ Allah our worship, obedience, submission and devotion is only for
You alone, and we only serve You. O’ Allah we know that You are the Lord of
the Universe and You have the power over everything, therefore, we only turn
to You for help, for our needs and requirements.
Guide us to The Right Way. i.e. Make us firm on the straight path and don’t let
us deviate. The straight path mentioned here and elsewhere in the Qur’an
refers to Islam. We already mentioned the hadith in which the servant
proclaims, ‘Guide us to The Right Way’ , and Allah says, “This is for My servant
and My servant shall acquire what he has asked for.
The Way of those whom You have favored. i.e. The servant prays to Allah to
guide him towards the straight path in every walk of life, and the path of those
upon whom You have bestowed Your mercy i.e. people who are obedient to
Allah and His Messengers.
Not of those who have earned Your wrath, or of those who have lost The Way.
A servant also prays to Allah, to help him avoid the path of those whom Allah is
angry with, whose intentions are corrupt and who know the truth, yet they
deviate. And also help us to avoid the path of those who were led astray. These
two paths are of Jews and Christians. ‘Not of those who have earned Your
wrath’, refers the Jews and “ or of those who have lost The Way” is for the
Christians.
After finishing Al-Fatihah, it is recommended to say Amin, which means, ‘O’
Allah accept our invocation’, for those who are not praying and strongly
recommended for those who are praying. As the Messenger of Allah (Peace be
upon him) said:
“ When any of you says in the prayer Amin, and the angels in the heaven say,
Amin, in unison, his previous sins will be forgiven.”[15]
Source
Tafseer by Dr Israr Ahmad
Surah Al-Fatihah is one of the very earliest revelations. Infact, we learn from
authentic traditions that it was the first complete surah revealed to the Prophet
(Peace be upon him). Before this, only a few miscellaneous verses were revealed
which form parts of surah Al-Alaq, Al-Muzzammil and Al-Muddathir.
This surah is called Al-Fatihah; the Opener of the Book, and the surah with
which prayers are begun. It is the greatest surah in the Qur’an, and it is also
called Umm Al-Kitab (Mother of the Book), because it contains the meanings of
the entire Qur’an. Other names for this surah are; Salah, Al-hamd, Umm al-
Qur'an, Al-Sab al-Mathani, As-Shifa, Ar-Ruqya, and so on. Infact more than fifty
names have been enumerated by Jalal Al-Din Al-Suyuti [12], in his famous book
"Al Itqan fi Ulum al Qur'an”.
Number of Ayat
There is consensus of majority of the scholars; from early generations that
surah Al-Fatihah contains seven ayat. However, they disagree over whether
Bismillah is a part of Al-Fatihah, and likewise every surah, or it is a separate
ayah. The first opinion, that Bismillah is a part of every surah except surah Al-
Tauba, is attributed to some Companions (May Allah be pleased with them all),
Imam Az-Zuhri, Imam As-Shafi, and Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak. They state that
Bismillah is a part of Al-Fatihah and the last ayat; “The Way of those whom You
have favored” and “not of those who have earned Your wrath, or of those who
have lost The Way.” are not separate ayat but a single ayah. On the other
hand, Imam Malik, Imam Abu Hanifa and their followers say that Bismillah is
not an ayah in Al-Fatihah or any other surah, and it is a separate ayah in the
beginning of every ayah. But there is no disagreement over the matter that Al-
Fatihah has seven ayat. Those who consider last two ayat as one ayah, include
Bismillah in it, and those who consider the last two as separate say Bismillah is
not a part of it.
Virtues of Al-Fatihah
This is the most important surah in the Qur’an, and there are a lot of Ahadith
which narrate the virtues of this surah. In Musnad of Imam Ahmed, he
recorded that Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him), said, “The
Messenger of Allah went out while Ubayy bin Ka‘b was praying and said, “O’
Ubayy!”, Ubayy did not answer him. The Prophet said, “O’ Ubayy!”, Ubayy
prayed faster then went to the Messenger of Allah saying, “Peace be unto you,
O’ Messenger of Allah!” He said, “Peace be unto you. O’ Ubayy, what prevented
you from answering me when I called you”, Ubayy said, “O’ Messenger of Allah! I
was praying”. He said, “Did you not read among what Allah has sent down to
me”,
‘Answer Allah and Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life’.
He said, “Yes, O’ Messenger of Allah! I will not do it again.” the Prophet (Peace
be upon him) said; “Would you like me to teach you a surah the likes of which
nothing has been revealed in the Torah, the Injeel, the Zabur (Psalms) or the
Furqan (the Qur’an)”, He said, “Yes, O’ Messenger of Allah!”, the Messenger of
Allah said, “I hope that I will not leave through this door until you have learned
it.” He (Ubayy) said, “The Messenger of Allah held my hand while speaking to
me, meanwhile I was slowing down fearing that he might reach the door before
he finished his conversation. When we came close to the door, I said: “O’
Messenger of Allah! what is the surah that you have promised to teach me”. He
said, “What do you read in the prayer”. Ubayy said, “So I recited Umm Al-Qur’an
to him”. He said, “By Him in Whose Hand is my soul! Allah has never revealed in
the Torah, Injeel, Zabur or the Furqan a surah like it. It is the seven repeated
verses that I was given”.
Al-Fatihah and Salah
Al-Fatihah is also called Salah, because it is itself a prayer and reciting it is a
condition for the correctness of Salah-The Prayer, as recorded by Muslim that
Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) said, that the Prophet(Peace be
upon him) said;
“Whoever performs any prayer in which he did not read Umm Al-Qur’an (Al-
Fatihah), then his prayer is incomplete.” He said it thrice. [13]
There is another hadith, narrated by Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with
him) that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said; “Allah the exalted said, ‘I have
divided the prayer (Al-Fatihah) into two halves between Me and My servant. A
half of it is for Me and a half for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what
he asked for.
If he says, ‘All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of existence’, Allah says,
‘My servant has praised Me.’
When the servant says, ‘The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.’
Allah says, ‘My servant has glorified Me.’
When he says, ‘Master of the Day of Judgment.’
Allah says, ‘My servant has glorified Me.’
When he says, ‘You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help.’,
Allah says, ‘This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall acquire
what he sought.’
When he says, ‘Guide us to the straight path. The way of those on whom You
have granted Your grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your anger, nor of
those who went astray’,
Allah says, ‘This is for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he asked
for.’ ” [14]
In the above hadith, the word Salah is used in reference to the Qur’an (Al-
Fatihah), which also testifies the importance of this surah and reciting it during
every prayer, in every rak’ah.
Al-Fatihah is not merely an introduction to Qur’an, rather it is a prayer from
man and the Qur’an is the answer from his Lord. Thus it has a relationship of a
prayer and a response. If a person is an earnest seeker after truth, and
recognizes that the Lord of the Universe is the source of all knowledge, then he
prays to Allah to show him guidance and Allah places the whole of the Qur’an
before him in answer to his prayer.
All praise is for Allah, the Sustainer and Cherisher of the Worlds. Al-Fatihah
starts with the praise of Allah, who is the Lord and Creator of this world and
the Hereafter. It states that all thanks and praise are due purely to Allah alone,
and nothing is to be worshipped except Him. He is the Sustainer and Owner of
all that He has created in both Alams (Worlds).
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ar-Rahman (Most Gracious) and Ar-
Raheem (Most Merciful) are two words of the same root Ar-Rahmah (the mercy).
One of them is softer than the other, meaning, it carries more implications of
mercy. Allah is Ar-Rahman for all humankind irrespective of their belief in
Allah, whether they are good-doers or evil-doers; they all obtain their
sustenance from Allah, this is because Allah is Ar-Rahman. Allah is also Ar-
Raheem for the believers in Him. They receive special blessings from Allah, that
is, happiness and contentment in this life and reward in the Hereafter.
Master of the Day of Judgment. After Allah describes that He is Ar-Rahman and
Ar-Raheem, He immediately gives a warning, that along with His mercy, He is
also the Master of the Day of Judgment. So that a person should not forget that
along with His mercy He is also Just.
You Alone we worship and You Alone we call on for help. After the person has
praised Allah and thanked Him, now he stands before Him, addressing Him
directly; O’ Allah our worship, obedience, submission and devotion is only for
You alone, and we only serve You. O’ Allah we know that You are the Lord of
the Universe and You have the power over everything, therefore, we only turn
to You for help, for our needs and requirements.
Guide us to The Right Way. i.e. Make us firm on the straight path and don’t let
us deviate. The straight path mentioned here and elsewhere in the Qur’an
refers to Islam. We already mentioned the hadith in which the servant
proclaims, ‘Guide us to The Right Way’ , and Allah says, “This is for My servant
and My servant shall acquire what he has asked for.
The Way of those whom You have favored. i.e. The servant prays to Allah to
guide him towards the straight path in every walk of life, and the path of those
upon whom You have bestowed Your mercy i.e. people who are obedient to
Allah and His Messengers.
Not of those who have earned Your wrath, or of those who have lost The Way.
A servant also prays to Allah, to help him avoid the path of those whom Allah is
angry with, whose intentions are corrupt and who know the truth, yet they
deviate. And also help us to avoid the path of those who were led astray. These
two paths are of Jews and Christians. ‘Not of those who have earned Your
wrath’, refers the Jews and “ or of those who have lost The Way” is for the
Christians.
After finishing Al-Fatihah, it is recommended to say Amin, which means, ‘O’
Allah accept our invocation’, for those who are not praying and strongly
recommended for those who are praying. As the Messenger of Allah (Peace be
upon him) said:
“ When any of you says in the prayer Amin, and the angels in the heaven say,
Amin, in unison, his previous sins will be forgiven.”[15]
Source
Covenant Allah made with the children of Israel
The Quran speaks of the covenant Allah made with the children of Israel
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(2:83) Remember that We made a solemn covenant with the children of Israel to this effect: worship none save Allah: be good to your parents, to your relatives, to the orphans and to the helpless; speak aright with the people: establish the prayers/Salat and pay the Charity/Zakat. But with the exception of a few, you all slid back from it and are paying no heed to it even now.
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(2:83) Remember that We made a solemn covenant with the children of Israel to this effect: worship none save Allah: be good to your parents, to your relatives, to the orphans and to the helpless; speak aright with the people: establish the prayers/Salat and pay the Charity/Zakat. But with the exception of a few, you all slid back from it and are paying no heed to it even now.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
How should a Muslim deal with a thief according to the Quran ?
peace be unto you or Alsallam Alaykum
This is something that so many people seem to have mix feeling about and the General public view is typically that in Islam if you catch a theif, be it male or female, then they lose one of their hands.
I seen often where people who intentionally are manipulating and trying to delude Islam's pure message.
Lets look into what the Quran specifies in this situation.
Chapter five verses 38-39
In the name of God the compassionate, most merciful
38. As to the thief, Male or female, cut off his or her hands: a punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and Allah is Exalted in power.
39. But if the thief repents after his crime, and amends his conduct, Allah turneth to him in forgiveness; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
Truthful is God the almighty.
Now one thing Jumps at you which confirms the general public view in regards the command to cut the arm off, But the very next verse says if the thief repents and amends his/her conduct then TURN TO HIM IN FORGIVENESS, for Allah is oft-forgiving, most merciful.
So we must acknowledge that the thief can repent and we must forgive. Now in all seriousness, what thief in their right state of mind are NOT gonna repent for their crime ??? See the genius now in it ?? Now its obvious that we MUST try to forgive as often as possible.
I hope these two simple verses from the Quran helped clear some of this made up controversy over how Islam is a brutal religion..
Look into Islam and the Quran and it will be like a light is directly over you from God.
People must look more into the Quran and understand Islam better, for it has all the cures to save US FROM OURSELVES.
Peace be unto you all brothers and sisters and I hope this shed the light that the Quran is a book of healing for all of mankind.
This is something that so many people seem to have mix feeling about and the General public view is typically that in Islam if you catch a theif, be it male or female, then they lose one of their hands.
I seen often where people who intentionally are manipulating and trying to delude Islam's pure message.
Lets look into what the Quran specifies in this situation.
Chapter five verses 38-39
In the name of God the compassionate, most merciful
38. As to the thief, Male or female, cut off his or her hands: a punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and Allah is Exalted in power.
39. But if the thief repents after his crime, and amends his conduct, Allah turneth to him in forgiveness; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
Truthful is God the almighty.
Now one thing Jumps at you which confirms the general public view in regards the command to cut the arm off, But the very next verse says if the thief repents and amends his/her conduct then TURN TO HIM IN FORGIVENESS, for Allah is oft-forgiving, most merciful.
So we must acknowledge that the thief can repent and we must forgive. Now in all seriousness, what thief in their right state of mind are NOT gonna repent for their crime ??? See the genius now in it ?? Now its obvious that we MUST try to forgive as often as possible.
I hope these two simple verses from the Quran helped clear some of this made up controversy over how Islam is a brutal religion..
Look into Islam and the Quran and it will be like a light is directly over you from God.
People must look more into the Quran and understand Islam better, for it has all the cures to save US FROM OURSELVES.
Peace be unto you all brothers and sisters and I hope this shed the light that the Quran is a book of healing for all of mankind.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Those who doubt God, God challenges You. Surah yasin
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful
77.Did man not see that We have created him from a drop of semen? Then suddenly he stood as an open adversary (to Us).
78.He has set up an argument about Us and forgot his creation. He said, .Who will give life to the bones when they are decayed?.
79.Say, .These will be revived by the same One who had created them for the first time, and who is fully aware of every creation,
80.the One who created for you fire from the green tree, and in no time you kindle from it..
81Is it that the One who has created the heavens and the earth has no power to create ones like them? Why not? He is the Supreme Creator, the All- Knowing.
Truthful is God the almighty.
77.Did man not see that We have created him from a drop of semen? Then suddenly he stood as an open adversary (to Us).
78.He has set up an argument about Us and forgot his creation. He said, .Who will give life to the bones when they are decayed?.
79.Say, .These will be revived by the same One who had created them for the first time, and who is fully aware of every creation,
80.the One who created for you fire from the green tree, and in no time you kindle from it..
81Is it that the One who has created the heavens and the earth has no power to create ones like them? Why not? He is the Supreme Creator, the All- Knowing.
Truthful is God the almighty.
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Quran According to the Quran.
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful
[17:41] We have cited in this Quran (all kinds of examples), that they may take heed. But it only augments their aversion.
[20:113] We thus revealed it, an Arabic Quran, and we cited in it all kinds of prophecies, that they may be saved, or it may cause them to take heed. [24:18] GOD thus explains the revelations for you. GOD is Omniscient, Wise.
[25:33] Whatever argument they come up with, we provide you with the truth, and a better understanding.
[29:51] Is it not enough of a miracle that we sent down to you this book, being recited to them? This is indeed a mercy and a reminder for people who believe.
[30:58] Thus, we have cited for the people in this Quran all kinds of examples. Yet, no matter what kind of proof you present to the disbelievers, they say, "You are falsifiers."
[34:5] As for those who constantly challenge our revelations, they have incurred a retribution of painful humiliation.
[34:6] It is evident to those who are blessed with knowledge that this revelation from your Lord to you is the truth, and that it guides to the path of the Almighty, the Most Praiseworthy.
[47:24] Why do they not study the Quran carefully? Do they have locks on their minds?
[75:16-19] Do not move your tongue to hasten it. It is we who will collect it into Quran. Once we recite it, you shall follow such a Quran. Then it is we who will explain it.
Truthful is God the almighty
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[17:41] We have cited in this Quran (all kinds of examples), that they may take heed. But it only augments their aversion.
[20:113] We thus revealed it, an Arabic Quran, and we cited in it all kinds of prophecies, that they may be saved, or it may cause them to take heed. [24:18] GOD thus explains the revelations for you. GOD is Omniscient, Wise.
[25:33] Whatever argument they come up with, we provide you with the truth, and a better understanding.
[29:51] Is it not enough of a miracle that we sent down to you this book, being recited to them? This is indeed a mercy and a reminder for people who believe.
[30:58] Thus, we have cited for the people in this Quran all kinds of examples. Yet, no matter what kind of proof you present to the disbelievers, they say, "You are falsifiers."
[34:5] As for those who constantly challenge our revelations, they have incurred a retribution of painful humiliation.
[34:6] It is evident to those who are blessed with knowledge that this revelation from your Lord to you is the truth, and that it guides to the path of the Almighty, the Most Praiseworthy.
[47:24] Why do they not study the Quran carefully? Do they have locks on their minds?
[75:16-19] Do not move your tongue to hasten it. It is we who will collect it into Quran. Once we recite it, you shall follow such a Quran. Then it is we who will explain it.
Truthful is God the almighty
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
The Quran is against beheading Innocent People.
Many seen brutal Images of people tied up and viciously beheaded by a few men with one thing on their mind and that is to spread TERROR.
The recitations of the Quran makes no significance to me, because the Quran itself is AGAINST them being in that position.
Looking into the Quran we will find that, there are two mentioning of beheading in the Quran.
Chapter 47:3 says "When you encounter the unbelievers on the battlefield, strike off their heads until you have crushed them completely; then bind the [surviving] prisoners tightly." Chapter 8:12 states "I will cast dread into the hearts of the unbelievers. Strike off their heads, then, and strike off all of their fingertips.
To say Islam and the Quran support and commands Muslims to behead unbelievers is really out of tone with the Quranic teachings in regards to innocent people as in none militant ones.
According to Islam, humanity is the result of Adam and Eve, so lets see what the Quran speaks in regards to the children of Adam and Eve.
17: 70 And indeed Allah (God) has honored the Children of Adam, and Allah (God) carried them on land and sea, and has provided them with At-Taiyibât (lawful good things), and has preferred them above many of those whom He has created with a marked preference.
The Quran clearly commands in verse in Chapter 2:190
Fight in the Cause of Allah, those who fight you, but don't transgress. Allah DOESN'T LOVE transgressors.
Lets bring this very important verse to light Chapter 76:8-11
And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and THE CAPTIVE OF WAR.
Say( Muslims ) : We only fear a day of distressful wrath from the side of our lord. Lo, Allah will deliver them from the evil of that day, and will shed over them a light of beauty and joy.
Chapter.2:112
But FORGIVE THEM, and overlook (their misdeeds). Verily, Allah loves the good¬doers.
Chapter 7:199 Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and TURN AWAY FROM the FOOLISH (i.e. don't punish them).
An Example of Allah's Mercy in the Quran
Say: 'O My servants who have transgressed against your own souls: do not despair of God's mercy,
for God forgives all sins. It is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'
Qur'an (39:53. Full Article
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The recitations of the Quran makes no significance to me, because the Quran itself is AGAINST them being in that position.
Looking into the Quran we will find that, there are two mentioning of beheading in the Quran.
Chapter 47:3 says "When you encounter the unbelievers on the battlefield, strike off their heads until you have crushed them completely; then bind the [surviving] prisoners tightly." Chapter 8:12 states "I will cast dread into the hearts of the unbelievers. Strike off their heads, then, and strike off all of their fingertips.
To say Islam and the Quran support and commands Muslims to behead unbelievers is really out of tone with the Quranic teachings in regards to innocent people as in none militant ones.
According to Islam, humanity is the result of Adam and Eve, so lets see what the Quran speaks in regards to the children of Adam and Eve.
17: 70 And indeed Allah (God) has honored the Children of Adam, and Allah (God) carried them on land and sea, and has provided them with At-Taiyibât (lawful good things), and has preferred them above many of those whom He has created with a marked preference.
The Quran clearly commands in verse in Chapter 2:190
Fight in the Cause of Allah, those who fight you, but don't transgress. Allah DOESN'T LOVE transgressors.
Lets bring this very important verse to light Chapter 76:8-11
And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and THE CAPTIVE OF WAR.
Say( Muslims ) : We only fear a day of distressful wrath from the side of our lord. Lo, Allah will deliver them from the evil of that day, and will shed over them a light of beauty and joy.
Chapter.2:112
But FORGIVE THEM, and overlook (their misdeeds). Verily, Allah loves the good¬doers.
Chapter 7:199 Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and TURN AWAY FROM the FOOLISH (i.e. don't punish them).
An Example of Allah's Mercy in the Quran
Say: 'O My servants who have transgressed against your own souls: do not despair of God's mercy,
for God forgives all sins. It is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'
Qur'an (39:53. Full Article
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Who is Allah ? The Quran Answers
It is He Who is God on Heaven and God on Earth, The Lord
043.084 It is He Who is God in heaven and God on earth; and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge.
044.008 There is no god but He: It is He Who gives life and gives death,- The Lord and Cherisher to you and your earliest ancestors.
It is Allah Who is the Creator
030.027 It is He Who begins (the process of) creation; then repeats it; and for Him it is most easy. To Him belongs the loftiest similitude (we can think of) in the heavens and the earth: for He is Exalted in Might, full of wisdom.
It is Allah Who Created You
006.098 It is He Who hath produced you from a single person: here is a place of sojourn and a place of departure: We detail Our signs for people who understand.
040.067 It is He Who has created you from dust then from a sperm-drop, then from a leech-like clot; then does he get you out (into the light) as a child: then lets you (grow and) reach your age of full strength; then lets you become old,- though of you there are some who die before;- and lets you reach a Term appointed; in order that ye may learn wisdom.
016.078 It is He Who brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers when ye knew nothing; and He gave you hearing and sight and intelligence and affections: that ye may give thanks (to God).
(2:21) O Mankind, submit to your Lord Who created you and those who were before you; in this way only you may expect to save yourselves.
023.078 It is He Who has created for you (the faculties of) hearing, sight, feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give!
025.054 It is He Who has created man from water: then has He established relationships of lineage and marriage: for thy Lord has power (over all things).
064.002 It is He Who has created you; and of you are some that are Unbelievers, and some that are Believers: and God sees well all that ye do.
It is Allah Who Made you His vicegerents on earth
006.165 It is He Who hath made you (His) agents, inheritors of the earth: He hath raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
It is Allah Who Created the Earth, Skies and Heavens, ...
(2:22) It is He Who has made the earth a bed for you and the sky a canopy; and it is He Who sends down rain from above for the growth of every kind of food products for your sustenance. So, when you know this, you should not set up equals to rank with Allah.
(2:29) He it is Who created for you all that there is on the Earth; He then turned to the sky and ordered it into seven heavens. And He has full knowledge of everything.
[It is difficult to explain precisely what is meant by the 'seven heavens'. In all ages man has tried, with the help of observation and speculation, to conceptualize the 'heavens', i.e. that which lies beyond and above the earth. As we well know, the concepts that have thus developed have constantantly changed. Hence it would be improper to tie the meaning of these words of the Qur'an to any one of these numerous concepts. What might be broadly inferred from this statement is that either God has divided the universe beyond the earth into seven distinct spheres, or that this earth is located in that part of the universe which consists of seven different spheres.]
006.073 It is He Who created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): the day He saith, "Be," behold! it is. His word is the truth. His will be the dominion the day the trumpet will be blown. He knoweth the unseen as well as that which is open. For He is the Wise, well acquainted (with all things).
010.005 It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory and the moon to be a light (of beauty), and measured out stages for her; that ye might know the number of years and the count (of time). Nowise did God create this but in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth He explain His Signs in detail, for those who understand.
021.033 It is He Who created the Night and the Day, and the sun and the moon: all (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its rounded course.
025.053 It is He Who has let free the two bodies of flowing water: One palatable and sweet, and the other salt and bitter; yet has He made a barrier between them, a partition that is forbidden to be passed.
067.015 It is He Who has made the earth manageable for you, so traverse ye through its tracts and enjoy of the Sustenance which He furnishes: but unto Him is the Resurrection.
It is Allah Who Sends the Winds, Rain, Gives you Vegetations of All Kinds
006.099 It is He Who sendeth down rain from the skies: with it We produce vegetation of all kinds: from some We produce green (crops), out of which We produce grain, heaped up (at harvest); out of the date-palm and its sheaths (or spathes) (come) clusters of dates hanging low and near: and (then there are) gardens of grapes, and olives, and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety): when they begin to bear fruit, feast your eyes with the fruit and the ripeness thereof. Behold! in these things there are signs for people who believe.
006.141 It is He Who produceth gardens, with trellises and without, and dates, and tilth with produce of all kinds, and olives and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in variety): eat of their fruit in their season, but render the dues that are proper on the day that the harvest is gathered. But waste not by excess: for God loveth not the wasters.
007.057 It is He Who sendeth the winds like heralds of glad tidings, going before His mercy: when they have carried the heavy-laden clouds, We drive them to a land that is dead, make rain to descend thereon, and produce every kind of harvest therewith: thus shall We raise up the dead: perchance ye may remember.
It is Allah Who sent down Holy Books
003.003 It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong).
It is Allah Who sent His Apostle Muhammad (s.a.a.w.)
009.033 It is He Who hath sent His Apostle (Muhammad) with guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).
048.028 It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion: and enough is God for a Witness.
048.029 Muhammad is the apostle of God; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from God and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration. This is their similitude in the Taurat; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick, and it stands on its own stem, (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at them. God has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness, and a great Reward.
061.009 It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, that he may proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).
062.002 It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered an apostle from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,- although they had been, before, in manifest error;-
062.003 As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who have not already joined them: And He is exalted in Might, Wise.
062.004 Such is the Bounty of God, which He bestows on whom He will: and God is the Lord of the highest bounty.
It is Allah Alone Who has power over all things
005.123 To God doth belong the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, and it is He Who hath power over all things. More
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043.084 It is He Who is God in heaven and God on earth; and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge.
044.008 There is no god but He: It is He Who gives life and gives death,- The Lord and Cherisher to you and your earliest ancestors.
It is Allah Who is the Creator
030.027 It is He Who begins (the process of) creation; then repeats it; and for Him it is most easy. To Him belongs the loftiest similitude (we can think of) in the heavens and the earth: for He is Exalted in Might, full of wisdom.
It is Allah Who Created You
006.098 It is He Who hath produced you from a single person: here is a place of sojourn and a place of departure: We detail Our signs for people who understand.
040.067 It is He Who has created you from dust then from a sperm-drop, then from a leech-like clot; then does he get you out (into the light) as a child: then lets you (grow and) reach your age of full strength; then lets you become old,- though of you there are some who die before;- and lets you reach a Term appointed; in order that ye may learn wisdom.
016.078 It is He Who brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers when ye knew nothing; and He gave you hearing and sight and intelligence and affections: that ye may give thanks (to God).
(2:21) O Mankind, submit to your Lord Who created you and those who were before you; in this way only you may expect to save yourselves.
023.078 It is He Who has created for you (the faculties of) hearing, sight, feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give!
025.054 It is He Who has created man from water: then has He established relationships of lineage and marriage: for thy Lord has power (over all things).
064.002 It is He Who has created you; and of you are some that are Unbelievers, and some that are Believers: and God sees well all that ye do.
It is Allah Who Made you His vicegerents on earth
006.165 It is He Who hath made you (His) agents, inheritors of the earth: He hath raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
It is Allah Who Created the Earth, Skies and Heavens, ...
(2:22) It is He Who has made the earth a bed for you and the sky a canopy; and it is He Who sends down rain from above for the growth of every kind of food products for your sustenance. So, when you know this, you should not set up equals to rank with Allah.
(2:29) He it is Who created for you all that there is on the Earth; He then turned to the sky and ordered it into seven heavens. And He has full knowledge of everything.
[It is difficult to explain precisely what is meant by the 'seven heavens'. In all ages man has tried, with the help of observation and speculation, to conceptualize the 'heavens', i.e. that which lies beyond and above the earth. As we well know, the concepts that have thus developed have constantantly changed. Hence it would be improper to tie the meaning of these words of the Qur'an to any one of these numerous concepts. What might be broadly inferred from this statement is that either God has divided the universe beyond the earth into seven distinct spheres, or that this earth is located in that part of the universe which consists of seven different spheres.]
006.073 It is He Who created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): the day He saith, "Be," behold! it is. His word is the truth. His will be the dominion the day the trumpet will be blown. He knoweth the unseen as well as that which is open. For He is the Wise, well acquainted (with all things).
010.005 It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory and the moon to be a light (of beauty), and measured out stages for her; that ye might know the number of years and the count (of time). Nowise did God create this but in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth He explain His Signs in detail, for those who understand.
021.033 It is He Who created the Night and the Day, and the sun and the moon: all (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its rounded course.
025.053 It is He Who has let free the two bodies of flowing water: One palatable and sweet, and the other salt and bitter; yet has He made a barrier between them, a partition that is forbidden to be passed.
067.015 It is He Who has made the earth manageable for you, so traverse ye through its tracts and enjoy of the Sustenance which He furnishes: but unto Him is the Resurrection.
It is Allah Who Sends the Winds, Rain, Gives you Vegetations of All Kinds
006.099 It is He Who sendeth down rain from the skies: with it We produce vegetation of all kinds: from some We produce green (crops), out of which We produce grain, heaped up (at harvest); out of the date-palm and its sheaths (or spathes) (come) clusters of dates hanging low and near: and (then there are) gardens of grapes, and olives, and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety): when they begin to bear fruit, feast your eyes with the fruit and the ripeness thereof. Behold! in these things there are signs for people who believe.
006.141 It is He Who produceth gardens, with trellises and without, and dates, and tilth with produce of all kinds, and olives and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in variety): eat of their fruit in their season, but render the dues that are proper on the day that the harvest is gathered. But waste not by excess: for God loveth not the wasters.
007.057 It is He Who sendeth the winds like heralds of glad tidings, going before His mercy: when they have carried the heavy-laden clouds, We drive them to a land that is dead, make rain to descend thereon, and produce every kind of harvest therewith: thus shall We raise up the dead: perchance ye may remember.
It is Allah Who sent down Holy Books
003.003 It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step), in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion (of judgment between right and wrong).
It is Allah Who sent His Apostle Muhammad (s.a.a.w.)
009.033 It is He Who hath sent His Apostle (Muhammad) with guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).
048.028 It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion: and enough is God for a Witness.
048.029 Muhammad is the apostle of God; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from God and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration. This is their similitude in the Taurat; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick, and it stands on its own stem, (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at them. God has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness, and a great Reward.
061.009 It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, that he may proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).
062.002 It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered an apostle from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,- although they had been, before, in manifest error;-
062.003 As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who have not already joined them: And He is exalted in Might, Wise.
062.004 Such is the Bounty of God, which He bestows on whom He will: and God is the Lord of the highest bounty.
It is Allah Alone Who has power over all things
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
RIGHTEOUSNESS
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful.
Do no evil nor mischief on the (face of the) earth.(2:60)
Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong. (3:104)
Do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbors who are of kin, neighbors who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess. (4:36)
[God] forbids all indecent deeds, and evil and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.(16:90)
Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you.49:13)
Truthful is God the almighty
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RESPECT
Say to the People of the Book and to those who are unlearned: 'Do ye (also) submit yourselves?' If they do, they are in right guidance, but if they turn back, thy duty is to convey the Message. (3:20)
Enter not houses other than your own, until ye have asked permission and saluted those in them: that is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly). If ye find no one in the house, enter not until permission is given to you: if ye are asked to go back, go back: that makes for greater purity for yourselves.(24:27-28)
Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: and spy not on each other, nor speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother?(49:12)
Truthful is God the almighty
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Enter not houses other than your own, until ye have asked permission and saluted those in them: that is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly). If ye find no one in the house, enter not until permission is given to you: if ye are asked to go back, go back: that makes for greater purity for yourselves.(24:27-28)
Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: and spy not on each other, nor speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother?(49:12)
Truthful is God the almighty
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BALANCE
BALANCE
Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loveth not transgressors.(2:190)
Commit no excess: for God loveth not those given to excess. (5:87)
And the servants of (God) Most Gracious are those who... when they spend, are not extravagant and not niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes).(25:63-67)
Seek, with the (wealth) which God has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as God has been good to thee.28:77)
Truthful is God the almighty
Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loveth not transgressors.(2:190)
Commit no excess: for God loveth not those given to excess. (5:87)
And the servants of (God) Most Gracious are those who... when they spend, are not extravagant and not niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes).(25:63-67)
Seek, with the (wealth) which God has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as God has been good to thee.28:77)
Truthful is God the almighty
Kindness
KINDNESS
God loveth those who are kind. (5:13)
Be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: 'My Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood.(17:23-24)
begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors' (2: 190)
And (show) kindness to (your) parents and to near relatives, orphans, the needy and to the neighbour who is your relative and the neighbour who is not your relative.(4: 36)
It is because of mercy from God that you (Muhammad) have been kind to them, for if you had been harsh and cruel-hearted they would have dispersed from around you. pardon them, seek forgivness for them and consult them on the matter. (3: 159)
be kind as Allah has been kind to you. (28: 77)
We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents: in travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years twain was his weaning.(31:14)
Treat not the orphan with harshness, nor repulse him who asks. (93:9-10)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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God loveth those who are kind. (5:13)
Be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: 'My Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood.(17:23-24)
begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors' (2: 190)
And (show) kindness to (your) parents and to near relatives, orphans, the needy and to the neighbour who is your relative and the neighbour who is not your relative.(4: 36)
It is because of mercy from God that you (Muhammad) have been kind to them, for if you had been harsh and cruel-hearted they would have dispersed from around you. pardon them, seek forgivness for them and consult them on the matter. (3: 159)
be kind as Allah has been kind to you. (28: 77)
We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents: in travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years twain was his weaning.(31:14)
Treat not the orphan with harshness, nor repulse him who asks. (93:9-10)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
GENEROSITY
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful
"Give of the good things which ye have (honorably) earned, and of the fruits of the earth which We have produced for you." (2:267)
"If ye disclose (acts of) charity, even so it is well, but if ye conceal them, and make them reach those (really) in need, that is best for you ." (2:271)
"By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give (freely) of that which ye love." (3:92)
"Those who spend their wealth (for the sake of Allah) night and day, both privately and publicly, will get their reward from their Lord, they shall have no cause to fear nor shall they grieve." (2:274)
"Those saved from the covetousness of their own souls, they are the ones that achieve prosperity." (59:9)
"[Do not] expect, in giving, any increase (for thyself)!" (74:6)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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"Give of the good things which ye have (honorably) earned, and of the fruits of the earth which We have produced for you." (2:267)
"If ye disclose (acts of) charity, even so it is well, but if ye conceal them, and make them reach those (really) in need, that is best for you ." (2:271)
"By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give (freely) of that which ye love." (3:92)
"Those who spend their wealth (for the sake of Allah) night and day, both privately and publicly, will get their reward from their Lord, they shall have no cause to fear nor shall they grieve." (2:274)
"Those saved from the covetousness of their own souls, they are the ones that achieve prosperity." (59:9)
"[Do not] expect, in giving, any increase (for thyself)!" (74:6)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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HONESTY / FAIR-DEALING
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful.
"Cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when ye know (what it is)." (2:42)
"Take not your oaths, to practice deception between yourselves." (16:94)
"Truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?" (38:24)
"Woe to those that deal in fraud, - Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, exact full measure, but when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due." (83:1-3)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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"Cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when ye know (what it is)." (2:42)
"Take not your oaths, to practice deception between yourselves." (16:94)
"Truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?" (38:24)
"Woe to those that deal in fraud, - Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, exact full measure, but when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due." (83:1-3)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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FIRMNESS
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful.
"How many of the PROPHETS fought (in God's way), and with them (fought) large bands of godly men? But they never lost heart if they met with disaster in God's way, nor did they weaken (in will) nor give in. And God loves those who are firm and steadfast." (3:146)
"Bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs." (31:17)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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"How many of the PROPHETS fought (in God's way), and with them (fought) large bands of godly men? But they never lost heart if they met with disaster in God's way, nor did they weaken (in will) nor give in. And God loves those who are firm and steadfast." (3:146)
"Bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs." (31:17)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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COURTESY
In the name of Allah/God, most compassionate, most merciful.
"When a (courteous) greeting is offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous, or (at least) of equal courtesy. God takes careful account of all things." (4:86)
"Let not some men among you laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): nor let some women laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames." (49:11)
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"When a (courteous) greeting is offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous, or (at least) of equal courtesy. God takes careful account of all things." (4:86)
"Let not some men among you laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): nor let some women laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames." (49:11)
Truthful is God the almighty.
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