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Free-Minds.Org / ProgressiveMuslims.Org / Quran Translation Name?

« on: October 11, 2012, 01:01:33 AM »

Salam,

I would like to get some feedback.

The translation we have on this site is named "The Quran - A Monotheist Translation".

Once upon a time it was named "The Message - A Translation of the Glorious Quran".

Just by looking at the name, which is the more attentive to a casual glance?

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Projects / Conferences / Events / Non Profit Organization

« on: June 25, 2012, 04:34:02 AM »

Peace,

This subject was brought up on several other threads, but I thought I would raise it again for the sake of progression.

It would be beneficial to have a registered non-profit organization set-up either under the name "Monotheist Group" or "Free-Minds" (or any other name) that would act as the central hub for charity work and development of study groups and God Alone temples.

Can we start by identifying which are the best countries to concider to be the location for such a hub?

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General Issues / Questions / God Alone Flag Design

« on: February 06, 2012, 10:27:17 PM »

Peace,

I was interested in looking at a flag symbolizing the God Alone movement...Below are three versions of pretty much the same theme:

- The blue at the top and botton represent the rivers of heaven; (5:85);
- The central theme is "God Alone" (7:70, 39:45);
- The double rectangle or octogon represent the throne of God which is "carried by 8" (69:17).

Would love to see other designs or ideas...



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Jinn & the Paranormal / Alladin's Lamp

« on: January 31, 2012, 10:35:07 PM »

Peace,

Just thinking out loud - to those who like me belive Jinn are creatures made of energy.

In Arabic folklore, you have a Jinn being trapped inside a lamp - the story of Alladin and the Lamp.

What caught my attention is that the Quran speaks of Jinn, who attempt to listen to the heaven, being defeated with "projectiles".

72:8 “And we touched the heavens, but found it full of powerful guards and projectiles.”
72:9 “And we used to sit in it in places of listening, but anyone who sits now finds a projectile seeking him.”

More importantly, it says that these projectiles contain "copper":

55:35 He sends against both of you projectiles of fire, and of copper; so you will not succeed.

So, it would seem that the Jinn "as energy beings" can be absorbed or captured using copper (like electricity) - therefore, the old folklore of Alladin's lamp may actually have been based on some truth if the lamp was made from copper.

Just food for thought...

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Europe / Turkey Meetup

« on: December 27, 2011, 04:44:45 AM »

Peace,

I will be travelling to Istanbul on vacation with family from January 6th-14th 2012. If any of the brothers/sisters would like to meet-up, please contact me via PM.

Regards,

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Projects / Conferences / Events / Malaysia Meetings (July 2011)

« on: July 19, 2011, 10:00:36 PM »

Peace,

I wanted to share with you all some of the pictures of the gatherings/meetings that took place in Malaysia during my visit in July.

The Malaysian group were kind, welcomming, and warm hearted people who took me into their homes and treated me as a long lost brother. I was both honored and humbled by such display of Quranic behaviour.

My thanks to those special people who helped organize and arrange such gatherings dedicated to the praise of God alone


Meeting in Penang arranged by Ashraf - great minds!


The legendary Kassim Ahmad.


Author of Quranic translation (in Malay), brother Othman Ali.


Dinner on the last night hosted by brother Chin Soon and his lovely wife Lina.

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Asia/Middle East/Africa / Kuala Lumpur (July 6-11)

« on: June 28, 2011, 07:48:22 AM »

Salam,

I will be in Kuala Lumpur from July 6-11.

If any individuals would like to meet, or if there is a God alone group - please drop me a line.

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Discuss Latest News/Events / Libya - Supporting the Government

« on: March 08, 2011, 08:20:50 PM »

Salam,

Just to give my views on this subject, I seem to be one of the very few people around who are in support of the Libyan government and against the armed rebells.
 
The TV coverage on Libya is rubish to say the least with a demonization of its government as they did to Saddam during the 90's - which all turned out to be false (the dead babies in Kuwaiti, the mass executions of civilians, the weapons of mass destruction, etc.)

The Libyan government is one that offered stability and prosperity to the people of Libya, especially in the last 5 or so years after sanctions have been lifted and foriegn itnvestment has been pouring into the country - the fruits of which were just begining to show.

In my view of Quranic law, a government who is working for the good of its people and does not contradict God's laws can invoke 5:33 in dealing with those who which to corrupt and destabilize:

5:33 The recompense of those who fight God and His messenger, and seek to make corruption in the land, is that they will be killed
or crucified or that their hands and feet be cut off from alternate sides or that they be banished from the land; that is a disgrace
for them in this world and in the Hereafter they will have a great retribution.


P.S. I would like to leave Arabic speakers with a Youtube video where Qadafi rebukes those who claim Mohammed will intercede on J-Day and quotes the Quranic verses which deny intercession on J-Day for any man. Qaddafi says people praise Mohammed whenever his name is mentioned, but they are completely silent when the name of God is mentioned. A man who speaks truth without fear of backlash is one to be respected.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buVsT9KjJzo

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Off-Topic / BlackBerry

« on: January 18, 2011, 11:37:18 AM »

Salam All,

For those who have BB messenger, please feel free to share your contact info here for better networking.

My BB code is: 23AE1399

Layth

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Projects / Conferences / Events / Sharia Divorce Documentary

« on: December 31, 2010, 04:10:08 AM »

Salam,

Not sure if this has already been posted, but below is a link to a 30 min documentary made by brother Hasan Mahmud on the subject of Sharia Vs. Quranic divorce.

http://womensvoicesnow.org/watchfilm/hilla/