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Last post by almarh0m - Yesterday at 07:22:09 PMCraig Murray: Worse Than You Can Imagine
April 26, 2024
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The author has no doubt the Western political elite are complicit in the genocide of Palestinians at a much deeper level than the people have yet understood.
Sunak and Netanyahu in Israel, Oct. 19, 2023. (No. 10/Wikimedia Commons)
By Craig Murray
CraigMurray.org.uk
Governments cannot take big decisions extremely quickly except in the most extreme of circumstances.
There are mechanisms in all states that consider policy decisions, weigh them up, involve the various departments of the state whose activities are affected by that decision, and arrive at a conclusion, though not necessarily a good one.
The decision to stop aid funding to UNRWA, the specialized U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians, was not taken by numerous Western states in a single day.
In the U.K., several different government ministries had to coordinate.
Even within only a single ministry, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO,), views would have to be coordinated through written submissions and interdepartmental meetings between the departments dealing with the Middle East, with the United Nations, with the United States, with Europe and then of course between the diplomatic and development wings of the ministry.
That process would include seeking the views of British ambassadors to Tel Aviv, Doha, Cairo, Riyadh, Istanbul and Washington and to the United Nations in Geneva and in New York.
It is not necessarily a lengthy process but it is not a day's work, and nor would it need to be. There was no practical impact to making the announcement of cutting UNRWA funding a day sooner or a day later.
Consider that the parallel process had to be completed in the United States, in Canada, in Germany, in Australia and in all the other Western powers that contributed to starvation in Gaza by cutting aid to UNRWA.
All of these countries had to go through their procedures, and it could only be by prior coordination – weeks in advance – between these states that they announced all on the same day the destruction of the life support system for Palestinians, then in absolute need.
And then consider that we now know for certain that the Israelis had produced no evidence whatsoever of UNRWA complicity in Hamas resistance, on which these decisions in all those states were allegedly based.
I have no doubt at all that the Western political elite, paid tools of the zionist machine, are complicit in the genocide of Palestinians and ethnic cleansing of Gaza at a much deeper level than the people have yet understood.
The refusal by Labour leader Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to contemplate ending arms sales and military support to Israel is not due to inertia or concern for the arms industry. It is that they actively support the destruction of the Palestinians.
Within an Hour
British barrister Malcom Shaw arguing for Israel before the World Court on Jan 12, 2024. (UN TV Screenshot)
The coordinated decision of the Western nations to fast track famine by stopping UNRWA funding was announced within an hour of the ICJ ruling that Gazans were at immediate risk of genocide, driving from the headlines that adverse ruling against Israel.
This sent the clearest signal in response that the Western powers would not be stopped from genocide by international law or institutions.
The Western powers give not a fig for 16,000 massacred Palestinian infants. No evidence of mass graves in hospitals will move them. They knew genocide was happening and continued actively to arm and abet it.
This genocide is the desired goal of the West. No other explanation is remotely plausible.
I have never believed the spin that Joe Biden is trying to restrain Benjamin Netanyahu, while simultaneously arming and funding Netanyahu and using U.S. forces to fight alongside him.
Biden is making no effort to restrain Netanyahu. Biden fully supports the genocide.
My reading of this was reinforced when I was looking back at the Israeli murders on the Mavi Mamara in 2010, when they killed ten unarmed aid workers attempting a Freedom Flotilla aid delivery to Gaza.
Israel's actions were clearly both murderous and in breach of international law. Biden as vice president defended Israel staunchly then. It is essential to understand that Genocide Joe has always been Genocide Joe. I wrote:
"Joe Biden took the lead in defending the raid to the U.S. public. In an interview with PBS, he described the raid as 'legitimate' and argued that the flotilla organizers could have disembarked elsewhere before transferring the aid to Gaza.
'So what's the big deal here? What's the big deal of insisting it go straight to Gaza?' Biden asked about the humanitarian mission. 'Well, it's legitimate for Israel to say, 'I don't know what's on that ship. These guys are dropping eight — 3,000 rockets on my people.'"
Biden is not being outplayed by Netanyahu. He is actively abetting Netanyahu and shares with him the objective of full Israeli occupation of Gaza after the Palestinian people are killed or expelled into Sinai.
He also shares with Netanyahu the aim of a wider regional conflict in which the U.S. and Gulf states ally with Israel against Iran, Syria, Yemen and Hezbollah. This is their joint vision of the Middle East – Greater Israel, and U.S. hegemony operating through the Sunni monarchies.
"This genocide is the desired goal of the West. No other explanation is remotely plausible."
If you believe all the spin from the White House about Biden trying to restrain Netanyahu, I suggest you look instead at the White House and State Department spokesmen refusing to accept any single instance of Israeli atrocity and deferring to Israel on every single crime.
I am currently in Pakistan, and I must say it has been a great refreshment to be in a country where everybody understands why ISIS, Al Nusra etc. never attacked Israeli interests, and sees precisely what Western governments are doing over Gaza. What is understood by developing nations is thankfully understood by Gen Z in the West as well.
The Arab regimes of the Gulf and Jordan are dependent upon Israeli and U.S. security services and surveillance for protection from their own people.
The lack of really massive street protest against their own regimes by Arab peoples is a direct testimony to the effectiveness of that vicious repression, particularly when states like Jordan actually fight alongside Israel against Iranian weapons.
The anti-Iranian card is of course the trick both Biden and Netanyahu have left to play. By promoting an escalation with Iran, Western politicians were able to default to a position of claiming the case for arming Israel was proven – and I think were genuinely perplexed to find the public did not buy it.
The political class, across the Western world and the Arab world, is utterly divorced from its people over Gaza.
We are seeing worldwide repression, as peaceful conferences are stormed by police in Germany, students are beaten by police on American campuses, and in the U.K. old white people like me suffer the kind of continual harassment long suffered by young Muslim men.
This is not the work of Netanyahu operating as a rogue. It is the result of the machinations of a professional political class across the Western world welded to zionism, with the supremacy of Israel as an article of fundamental belief.
Times are not this dark by accident. They were designed to be this dark.
Craig Murray is an author, broadcaster and human rights activist. He was British ambassador to Uzbekistan from August 2002 to October 2004 and rector of the University of Dundee from 2007 to 2010. His coverage is entirely dependent on reader support. Subscriptions to keep this blog going are gratefully received.
This article is from CraigMurray.org.uk.
The views expressed are solely those of the author and may or may not reflect those of Consortium News.
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April 26, 2024
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The author has no doubt the Western political elite are complicit in the genocide of Palestinians at a much deeper level than the people have yet understood.
Sunak and Netanyahu in Israel, Oct. 19, 2023. (No. 10/Wikimedia Commons)
By Craig Murray
CraigMurray.org.uk
Governments cannot take big decisions extremely quickly except in the most extreme of circumstances.
There are mechanisms in all states that consider policy decisions, weigh them up, involve the various departments of the state whose activities are affected by that decision, and arrive at a conclusion, though not necessarily a good one.
The decision to stop aid funding to UNRWA, the specialized U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians, was not taken by numerous Western states in a single day.
In the U.K., several different government ministries had to coordinate.
Even within only a single ministry, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO,), views would have to be coordinated through written submissions and interdepartmental meetings between the departments dealing with the Middle East, with the United Nations, with the United States, with Europe and then of course between the diplomatic and development wings of the ministry.
That process would include seeking the views of British ambassadors to Tel Aviv, Doha, Cairo, Riyadh, Istanbul and Washington and to the United Nations in Geneva and in New York.
It is not necessarily a lengthy process but it is not a day's work, and nor would it need to be. There was no practical impact to making the announcement of cutting UNRWA funding a day sooner or a day later.
Consider that the parallel process had to be completed in the United States, in Canada, in Germany, in Australia and in all the other Western powers that contributed to starvation in Gaza by cutting aid to UNRWA.
All of these countries had to go through their procedures, and it could only be by prior coordination – weeks in advance – between these states that they announced all on the same day the destruction of the life support system for Palestinians, then in absolute need.
And then consider that we now know for certain that the Israelis had produced no evidence whatsoever of UNRWA complicity in Hamas resistance, on which these decisions in all those states were allegedly based.
I have no doubt at all that the Western political elite, paid tools of the zionist machine, are complicit in the genocide of Palestinians and ethnic cleansing of Gaza at a much deeper level than the people have yet understood.
The refusal by Labour leader Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to contemplate ending arms sales and military support to Israel is not due to inertia or concern for the arms industry. It is that they actively support the destruction of the Palestinians.
Within an Hour
British barrister Malcom Shaw arguing for Israel before the World Court on Jan 12, 2024. (UN TV Screenshot)
The coordinated decision of the Western nations to fast track famine by stopping UNRWA funding was announced within an hour of the ICJ ruling that Gazans were at immediate risk of genocide, driving from the headlines that adverse ruling against Israel.
This sent the clearest signal in response that the Western powers would not be stopped from genocide by international law or institutions.
The Western powers give not a fig for 16,000 massacred Palestinian infants. No evidence of mass graves in hospitals will move them. They knew genocide was happening and continued actively to arm and abet it.
This genocide is the desired goal of the West. No other explanation is remotely plausible.
I have never believed the spin that Joe Biden is trying to restrain Benjamin Netanyahu, while simultaneously arming and funding Netanyahu and using U.S. forces to fight alongside him.
Biden is making no effort to restrain Netanyahu. Biden fully supports the genocide.
My reading of this was reinforced when I was looking back at the Israeli murders on the Mavi Mamara in 2010, when they killed ten unarmed aid workers attempting a Freedom Flotilla aid delivery to Gaza.
Israel's actions were clearly both murderous and in breach of international law. Biden as vice president defended Israel staunchly then. It is essential to understand that Genocide Joe has always been Genocide Joe. I wrote:
"Joe Biden took the lead in defending the raid to the U.S. public. In an interview with PBS, he described the raid as 'legitimate' and argued that the flotilla organizers could have disembarked elsewhere before transferring the aid to Gaza.
'So what's the big deal here? What's the big deal of insisting it go straight to Gaza?' Biden asked about the humanitarian mission. 'Well, it's legitimate for Israel to say, 'I don't know what's on that ship. These guys are dropping eight — 3,000 rockets on my people.'"
Biden is not being outplayed by Netanyahu. He is actively abetting Netanyahu and shares with him the objective of full Israeli occupation of Gaza after the Palestinian people are killed or expelled into Sinai.
He also shares with Netanyahu the aim of a wider regional conflict in which the U.S. and Gulf states ally with Israel against Iran, Syria, Yemen and Hezbollah. This is their joint vision of the Middle East – Greater Israel, and U.S. hegemony operating through the Sunni monarchies.
"This genocide is the desired goal of the West. No other explanation is remotely plausible."
If you believe all the spin from the White House about Biden trying to restrain Netanyahu, I suggest you look instead at the White House and State Department spokesmen refusing to accept any single instance of Israeli atrocity and deferring to Israel on every single crime.
I am currently in Pakistan, and I must say it has been a great refreshment to be in a country where everybody understands why ISIS, Al Nusra etc. never attacked Israeli interests, and sees precisely what Western governments are doing over Gaza. What is understood by developing nations is thankfully understood by Gen Z in the West as well.
The Arab regimes of the Gulf and Jordan are dependent upon Israeli and U.S. security services and surveillance for protection from their own people.
The lack of really massive street protest against their own regimes by Arab peoples is a direct testimony to the effectiveness of that vicious repression, particularly when states like Jordan actually fight alongside Israel against Iranian weapons.
The anti-Iranian card is of course the trick both Biden and Netanyahu have left to play. By promoting an escalation with Iran, Western politicians were able to default to a position of claiming the case for arming Israel was proven – and I think were genuinely perplexed to find the public did not buy it.
The political class, across the Western world and the Arab world, is utterly divorced from its people over Gaza.
We are seeing worldwide repression, as peaceful conferences are stormed by police in Germany, students are beaten by police on American campuses, and in the U.K. old white people like me suffer the kind of continual harassment long suffered by young Muslim men.
This is not the work of Netanyahu operating as a rogue. It is the result of the machinations of a professional political class across the Western world welded to zionism, with the supremacy of Israel as an article of fundamental belief.
Times are not this dark by accident. They were designed to be this dark.
Craig Murray is an author, broadcaster and human rights activist. He was British ambassador to Uzbekistan from August 2002 to October 2004 and rector of the University of Dundee from 2007 to 2010. His coverage is entirely dependent on reader support. Subscriptions to keep this blog going are gratefully received.
This article is from CraigMurray.org.uk.
The views expressed are solely those of the author and may or may not reflect those of Consortium News.
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Off-Topic / Re: Fundraiser to prevent home...
Last post by Sarah - Yesterday at 01:29:15 PMPeace
I am not making another fundraiser or asking for money. I'm asking for advice.
I'm about to go homeless despite paying my share of the rent and despite trying to find work. I'm unlucky when it comes to job success. I've applied for jobs for months (years even) and all I got was rejections or I never made it to the interview stage mostly. I got rejected at a recent interview too. At work I only have a part-time job and I don't make much.
I don't know what's wrong with my family but I've told them what the landlord told me, that we're being evicted soon but they do not do anything and they seem unphased which is not normal behaviour. Most people would be frightened like I am. So no matter how much I asked them to contribute to the rent, they never did and never will. At this point, I think I will try to get into shared accommodation as it's the only housing that seems affordable since I'm earning extremely low income. I don't know what else to do. If I don't have an address, no future employer will employ me so I have to live with strangers (which is scary for a younger woman).
My family remind me of all those people in the Qur'an who God warned again and again but they do not listen and then disaster strikes.
Even if I manage to get shared accommodation, I know I will think about my family every day and will be depressed if they are homeless. I simply can't afford to help them even if I wanted to and they're not willing to help themselves. My mum didn't contribute to rent even though she could contribute some of it. My older brother isn't willing to work or even get benefits but he talks to people online all day. Because of this, we are £1000s in debt to the point where I think even the council will not be willing to help us get a cheaper council house because they don't usually help people in rent arrears as I read today.
I asked my mum if me and her could search for a new cheaper home together but she just ignored me and made fun of the situation. She makes jokes about living under a bridge. It's as if everything is a joke to her, even her own life. I question her mental health. Could this be a sign of dementia? Even if she's doing this out of cruelty, even cruel people wouldn't want themselves to go homeless. Her behaviour makes no sense to me. I think I will get a social worker involved.
If anyone has been through something similar or knows stories where things work out in the end, can you share them with me on here or through PMs? I have a feeling that my family do not like me because of my faith. I think this is happening to me because Shaytan is trying to hurt me through them.
I am not making another fundraiser or asking for money. I'm asking for advice.
I'm about to go homeless despite paying my share of the rent and despite trying to find work. I'm unlucky when it comes to job success. I've applied for jobs for months (years even) and all I got was rejections or I never made it to the interview stage mostly. I got rejected at a recent interview too. At work I only have a part-time job and I don't make much.
I don't know what's wrong with my family but I've told them what the landlord told me, that we're being evicted soon but they do not do anything and they seem unphased which is not normal behaviour. Most people would be frightened like I am. So no matter how much I asked them to contribute to the rent, they never did and never will. At this point, I think I will try to get into shared accommodation as it's the only housing that seems affordable since I'm earning extremely low income. I don't know what else to do. If I don't have an address, no future employer will employ me so I have to live with strangers (which is scary for a younger woman).
My family remind me of all those people in the Qur'an who God warned again and again but they do not listen and then disaster strikes.
Even if I manage to get shared accommodation, I know I will think about my family every day and will be depressed if they are homeless. I simply can't afford to help them even if I wanted to and they're not willing to help themselves. My mum didn't contribute to rent even though she could contribute some of it. My older brother isn't willing to work or even get benefits but he talks to people online all day. Because of this, we are £1000s in debt to the point where I think even the council will not be willing to help us get a cheaper council house because they don't usually help people in rent arrears as I read today.
I asked my mum if me and her could search for a new cheaper home together but she just ignored me and made fun of the situation. She makes jokes about living under a bridge. It's as if everything is a joke to her, even her own life. I question her mental health. Could this be a sign of dementia? Even if she's doing this out of cruelty, even cruel people wouldn't want themselves to go homeless. Her behaviour makes no sense to me. I think I will get a social worker involved.
If anyone has been through something similar or knows stories where things work out in the end, can you share them with me on here or through PMs? I have a feeling that my family do not like me because of my faith. I think this is happening to me because Shaytan is trying to hurt me through them.
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General Issues / Questions / Re: Does God really talk to us...
Last post by jkhan - Yesterday at 11:45:28 AMThank you brother Fusion..
It seems if I got you correctly that you assume that it is possible to interpret dreams be it one's own dreams or others if one reflects deeply in it. Well! In my comprehension dreams are from Allah in case you are stuck with any of such dreams and accompany much weight to it but on the other hand, dreams are of various nature and it can be formed by the self while sleeping and you might have experienced as humanbeing such dreams in sort of half sleep.. It's kind of the self urges and self manifest such vision on his own.. That's what I understood as far as my experiences are concerned and I have no idea how far that could be technically right.. But dreams with intent shown by Allah has a purpose which are to be disclosed..
But brother Fusion... I am afraid it is not as you think so simple. Interpretation to such dreams which has meaning in the future cannot be performed by ordinary person like me or you. It's a mercy of Allah and it should have been gifted by Allah to interpret dreams precisely so that it would happen exactly as one deciphered it since such dreams are indeed metaphors and should be brought to light.. Guesswork is not truth in anything.. If one decipher a dream and if it happens 100% correctly, subsequently it is a kind of prediction of future and none can predict any future event which are unknown to anyone unless Allah taught such people.. ..
So my question still remains.. Who we can approach to get our dreams interpreted.. Better be silent I guess cuz as far as I think only selected prophets are given such ability to decipher.. But dreams keep appearing to all.. But definitely can be interpreted if one day it becomes true even the dream saw was metaphorical in nature.. Until it happens it would only be mystry or just guesswork..
The other point you raised pertaining to Ibrahim and his vision.. I think we discussed thoroughly in one of brother Waqas's topics..
But in my understanding, no dream is literal but metaphors. Whatever dreams interpreted by Yousuf was metaphorical.. Four dreams were interpreted by Yousuf while one being his own.. For all these dreams to come true from metaphorical nature to literal sense, it took lots of time... So time also matters in my understanding.. But in Ibrahim's case only, Ibrahim's dream Ibrahim took directly.. Whatever he saw, he wanted to accomplish in the same manner and I don't see a time application here too by ibrshim.. No metaphor is involved in Ibrahim's decision as well.. And the most significant and indispensable fact when it comes to dream is, let the dream come true from the metaphore nature to reality and the one who saw the dream doesn't push at all in order the dream to come true, in contrast, dream comes true on its own God willing and not chasing after the dream and compel it to come true like what Ibrahim forced himself... And that's where Satan can mingle and Satan has no any power to show us a vision.. Not at all.. The entry point of Satan to Ibrahim's dream is satan duped Ibrahim and gradually made him believe that it was a direct command while dream had a metaphor meaning which Ibrahim failed to grasp and ultimately would have realized the meaning of his dream with time .
In my understanding, since Ibrahim's life is terminsted and his certain life story is elucidared in Quran, the dream which Ibrahim saw indeed came true.. If the child was indeed Ismail then with the Monotheistic Journey and its Bayt / Charter Ismail was heavily involved sacrifucing a lot along with Ibrahim and so much of responsibility was under the shoulder of Ismail being Ibrahim's son.. It's a huge sacrifice as a son towards the formation of Deen and its inception and calling people towards the Charter and then the debate / Haj is involved thus complete dedication of Ibrahim's son's life in Allah's service from the foundation level of Deen to pragmatic level.. . This could be envisaged by Allah in a metaphorical manner to Ibrahim but he took it literally unfortunately... Note that's my own assumption only.. And assumptions are not equal to truth at all. Or else the true meaning of the dream which Ibrahim saw could be entirely different.. Allah knows best..
It seems if I got you correctly that you assume that it is possible to interpret dreams be it one's own dreams or others if one reflects deeply in it. Well! In my comprehension dreams are from Allah in case you are stuck with any of such dreams and accompany much weight to it but on the other hand, dreams are of various nature and it can be formed by the self while sleeping and you might have experienced as humanbeing such dreams in sort of half sleep.. It's kind of the self urges and self manifest such vision on his own.. That's what I understood as far as my experiences are concerned and I have no idea how far that could be technically right.. But dreams with intent shown by Allah has a purpose which are to be disclosed..
But brother Fusion... I am afraid it is not as you think so simple. Interpretation to such dreams which has meaning in the future cannot be performed by ordinary person like me or you. It's a mercy of Allah and it should have been gifted by Allah to interpret dreams precisely so that it would happen exactly as one deciphered it since such dreams are indeed metaphors and should be brought to light.. Guesswork is not truth in anything.. If one decipher a dream and if it happens 100% correctly, subsequently it is a kind of prediction of future and none can predict any future event which are unknown to anyone unless Allah taught such people.. ..
So my question still remains.. Who we can approach to get our dreams interpreted.. Better be silent I guess cuz as far as I think only selected prophets are given such ability to decipher.. But dreams keep appearing to all.. But definitely can be interpreted if one day it becomes true even the dream saw was metaphorical in nature.. Until it happens it would only be mystry or just guesswork..
The other point you raised pertaining to Ibrahim and his vision.. I think we discussed thoroughly in one of brother Waqas's topics..
But in my understanding, no dream is literal but metaphors. Whatever dreams interpreted by Yousuf was metaphorical.. Four dreams were interpreted by Yousuf while one being his own.. For all these dreams to come true from metaphorical nature to literal sense, it took lots of time... So time also matters in my understanding.. But in Ibrahim's case only, Ibrahim's dream Ibrahim took directly.. Whatever he saw, he wanted to accomplish in the same manner and I don't see a time application here too by ibrshim.. No metaphor is involved in Ibrahim's decision as well.. And the most significant and indispensable fact when it comes to dream is, let the dream come true from the metaphore nature to reality and the one who saw the dream doesn't push at all in order the dream to come true, in contrast, dream comes true on its own God willing and not chasing after the dream and compel it to come true like what Ibrahim forced himself... And that's where Satan can mingle and Satan has no any power to show us a vision.. Not at all.. The entry point of Satan to Ibrahim's dream is satan duped Ibrahim and gradually made him believe that it was a direct command while dream had a metaphor meaning which Ibrahim failed to grasp and ultimately would have realized the meaning of his dream with time .
In my understanding, since Ibrahim's life is terminsted and his certain life story is elucidared in Quran, the dream which Ibrahim saw indeed came true.. If the child was indeed Ismail then with the Monotheistic Journey and its Bayt / Charter Ismail was heavily involved sacrifucing a lot along with Ibrahim and so much of responsibility was under the shoulder of Ismail being Ibrahim's son.. It's a huge sacrifice as a son towards the formation of Deen and its inception and calling people towards the Charter and then the debate / Haj is involved thus complete dedication of Ibrahim's son's life in Allah's service from the foundation level of Deen to pragmatic level.. . This could be envisaged by Allah in a metaphorical manner to Ibrahim but he took it literally unfortunately... Note that's my own assumption only.. And assumptions are not equal to truth at all. Or else the true meaning of the dream which Ibrahim saw could be entirely different.. Allah knows best..
#4
General Issues / Questions / Re: Does God really talk to us...
Last post by Fusion - Yesterday at 06:36:53 AMIt is true that some individuals, including Muslims, Christians, and followers of other religions, may have engaged in practices like randomly opening their holy scriptures seeking guidance or answers. The origin of such practices varies and may be influenced by cultural beliefs, personal interpretations, or teachings from specific religious communities.
In Islam, while the practice of seeking guidance from the Quran by randomly opening it may not have a specific basis in mainstream Islamic teachings, it could be influenced by a desire for spiritual connection or personal interpretation of faith. Some individuals may believe that God can communicate with them through various means, including scripture as is the case with what is mentioned in the opening question where it seems to play Russian roulette with Quran (humorously suggest).
By the way, the practice is not exclusive to a few Sunnis, so it's unfair to stereotype them, as implied in Jkhan's reply. In my experience, I've never encountered any Sunnis who engage in such a practice. I'm not defending them, but I've noticed that sometimes we can be too harsh on this forum. It's worth considering that many of us may have fallen into similar patterns(being Sunnis) at times in the past.
In reality, it originated from Christians and others sources as well and has a specific name for it.
Reference Waite, Arthur Edward. The Occult Sciences. 1891. Reprint, Secaucus, N.J.: University Books, 1974.
Link: https://archive.org/stream/encyclopedia-of-occultism-and-parapsychology.-vol.-1-by-l.-shepard/Encyclopedia%20of%20Occultism%20and%20Parapsychology.%20VOL.1%20by%20L.%20Shepard_djvu.txt
Bibliomancy
A method of discovering whether or not a person was inno-
cent of sorcery, by weighing him against the great Bible in the
church. If the person weighed less than the Bible, he was inno-
cent of practicing witchcraft. A more popular system of biblio-
mancy was to open a Bible at random after asking a question.
The passage on which one's finger rested was supposed to have
special applicability to the question posed. Other books con-
sulted in this way included Greek epics, classical poetry, or the
works of Shakespeare, and the term rhapsodomancy also has
been used for this practice. Another term for bibliomancy is
stichomancy.
I believe Jafer has a point when he says:
So yes, your creator talks to you through many channels, among them might be the Quran.
...It's a personalized process...
My limited knowledge only sees the following methods of God communication:
Prayers:
Scriptures: (Study, ponder and understanding and then try to find your answer)
Divine revelation: Visions, Dreams, or direct one
Inspiration: Like Jafer mentioned examples of people who discovered instantly the concepts/directions as ideas)
Prophets and Messangers: God communicate to humanity through them
Miracle: Some events occur in our life which seems miraculous could be a sign from God
Nature/Science: God talks to us indirectly asking us to ponder, travel and see his signs and reform
Inner voice: Personally, I perceive the inner voice that often contradicts my desires as originating from the Creator. One way to communicate with Him is through introspection, and while you may not receive a direct response in the form of a sign or angelic visitation, deep down, you recognize it as divine because it reflects uncomfortable truths.
In addition, perhaps through other fellow humans as well. While I typically refrain from discussing personal matters with fellow members due to privacy concerns, I'll make an exception in this case. I once sought advice from Jkhan regarding an issue, and although I initially disagreed with his response, several months later, events unfolded in a way that made me realize what he meant back then.
To Jkhan:
I've also had dreams that have lingered in my mind, prompting me to seek answers to their meaning. Like you, I've found it challenging to decipher their intent, but I've come to believe that a select few dreams may indeed carry a message meant for us personally.
The story of the king of Egypt in the Quranic chapter of Joseph (Yousef) serves as a compelling example. As the ruler of Egypt, his dreams held significance not only for himself but also for his people. This illustrates the potential for dreams to be linked to our individual lives and to serve as a means through which God communicates with us.
In my view, the vast majority of dreams are likely random occurrences, influenced by factors such as brain chemistry. However, I believe that in rare instances, dreams may carry a deeper meaning intended for us to decipher and be very cautious. So I have a question, does Satan has the capability given by God to infiltrate with dreams?? is there any verses on this?
For instance, I've pondered the story of Abraham (Ibrahim) mentioned in Quran 37:102, where he dreams of sacrificing his son. Initially, I struggled to understand why God would use such a morally challenging method to test His messenger. However, upon encountering the interpretation by G.A. Pervez, the author of 'What is Islam,' I found his explanation compelling and personally convincing and others may not see that way.
Jkhan, I urge you to persist in exploring and interpreting your dream. They could potentially contain a message from the Creator for you, if it is within God's plan but be very cautions as well.
Quran Ch.37: verse of dream
(102) When the son grew up he was able to render help to his father. One day the
father told him, "O my son. I saw in my
dream that I am sacrificing you. Think about
it seriously and let me know your views."
The son said to the father, "O my father.
You should carry out every directive of the
Almighty. If you think it is His command,
then go ahead and sacrifice me. You will find
me steadfast, because if Allah Almighty
commands it, there should be no hesitation."
(103) (Abraham taking the dream to be the Almighty's command, prepared to
slaughter his son.) Both the father and the
son submitted and Abraham laid his son down, prostrate, on his temple.
(104-105) We immediately removed this
thought from Abraham's mind and called out to him, "O Abraham. You considered
your dream as Allah's command and laid your son for the purpose of slaughtering
him! This was not our command, but
merely a dream of yours. Therefore, We have
saved you and your son from this, We have
done so because We keep those who lead
their lives according to divine guidance safe
from such mishaps."
(106) This indeed was a clear and
distinctive reward which was given to
Abraham.
In Islam, while the practice of seeking guidance from the Quran by randomly opening it may not have a specific basis in mainstream Islamic teachings, it could be influenced by a desire for spiritual connection or personal interpretation of faith. Some individuals may believe that God can communicate with them through various means, including scripture as is the case with what is mentioned in the opening question where it seems to play Russian roulette with Quran (humorously suggest).
By the way, the practice is not exclusive to a few Sunnis, so it's unfair to stereotype them, as implied in Jkhan's reply. In my experience, I've never encountered any Sunnis who engage in such a practice. I'm not defending them, but I've noticed that sometimes we can be too harsh on this forum. It's worth considering that many of us may have fallen into similar patterns(being Sunnis) at times in the past.
In reality, it originated from Christians and others sources as well and has a specific name for it.
Reference Waite, Arthur Edward. The Occult Sciences. 1891. Reprint, Secaucus, N.J.: University Books, 1974.
Link: https://archive.org/stream/encyclopedia-of-occultism-and-parapsychology.-vol.-1-by-l.-shepard/Encyclopedia%20of%20Occultism%20and%20Parapsychology.%20VOL.1%20by%20L.%20Shepard_djvu.txt
Bibliomancy
A method of discovering whether or not a person was inno-
cent of sorcery, by weighing him against the great Bible in the
church. If the person weighed less than the Bible, he was inno-
cent of practicing witchcraft. A more popular system of biblio-
mancy was to open a Bible at random after asking a question.
The passage on which one's finger rested was supposed to have
special applicability to the question posed. Other books con-
sulted in this way included Greek epics, classical poetry, or the
works of Shakespeare, and the term rhapsodomancy also has
been used for this practice. Another term for bibliomancy is
stichomancy.
I believe Jafer has a point when he says:
So yes, your creator talks to you through many channels, among them might be the Quran.
...It's a personalized process...
My limited knowledge only sees the following methods of God communication:
Prayers:
Scriptures: (Study, ponder and understanding and then try to find your answer)
Divine revelation: Visions, Dreams, or direct one
Inspiration: Like Jafer mentioned examples of people who discovered instantly the concepts/directions as ideas)
Prophets and Messangers: God communicate to humanity through them
Miracle: Some events occur in our life which seems miraculous could be a sign from God
Nature/Science: God talks to us indirectly asking us to ponder, travel and see his signs and reform
Inner voice: Personally, I perceive the inner voice that often contradicts my desires as originating from the Creator. One way to communicate with Him is through introspection, and while you may not receive a direct response in the form of a sign or angelic visitation, deep down, you recognize it as divine because it reflects uncomfortable truths.
In addition, perhaps through other fellow humans as well. While I typically refrain from discussing personal matters with fellow members due to privacy concerns, I'll make an exception in this case. I once sought advice from Jkhan regarding an issue, and although I initially disagreed with his response, several months later, events unfolded in a way that made me realize what he meant back then.
To Jkhan:
I've also had dreams that have lingered in my mind, prompting me to seek answers to their meaning. Like you, I've found it challenging to decipher their intent, but I've come to believe that a select few dreams may indeed carry a message meant for us personally.
The story of the king of Egypt in the Quranic chapter of Joseph (Yousef) serves as a compelling example. As the ruler of Egypt, his dreams held significance not only for himself but also for his people. This illustrates the potential for dreams to be linked to our individual lives and to serve as a means through which God communicates with us.
In my view, the vast majority of dreams are likely random occurrences, influenced by factors such as brain chemistry. However, I believe that in rare instances, dreams may carry a deeper meaning intended for us to decipher and be very cautious. So I have a question, does Satan has the capability given by God to infiltrate with dreams?? is there any verses on this?
For instance, I've pondered the story of Abraham (Ibrahim) mentioned in Quran 37:102, where he dreams of sacrificing his son. Initially, I struggled to understand why God would use such a morally challenging method to test His messenger. However, upon encountering the interpretation by G.A. Pervez, the author of 'What is Islam,' I found his explanation compelling and personally convincing and others may not see that way.
Jkhan, I urge you to persist in exploring and interpreting your dream. They could potentially contain a message from the Creator for you, if it is within God's plan but be very cautions as well.
Quran Ch.37: verse of dream
(102) When the son grew up he was able to render help to his father. One day the
father told him, "O my son. I saw in my
dream that I am sacrificing you. Think about
it seriously and let me know your views."
The son said to the father, "O my father.
You should carry out every directive of the
Almighty. If you think it is His command,
then go ahead and sacrifice me. You will find
me steadfast, because if Allah Almighty
commands it, there should be no hesitation."
(103) (Abraham taking the dream to be the Almighty's command, prepared to
slaughter his son.) Both the father and the
son submitted and Abraham laid his son down, prostrate, on his temple.
(104-105) We immediately removed this
thought from Abraham's mind and called out to him, "O Abraham. You considered
your dream as Allah's command and laid your son for the purpose of slaughtering
him! This was not our command, but
merely a dream of yours. Therefore, We have
saved you and your son from this, We have
done so because We keep those who lead
their lives according to divine guidance safe
from such mishaps."
(106) This indeed was a clear and
distinctive reward which was given to
Abraham.
#5
General Issues / Questions / Re: Does God really talk to us...
Last post by jkhan - Yesterday at 03:05:22 AMI am not that certain that I have chosen the right topic to raise the below question.. Anyway let it be..
Everyone sees dream in their sleep and some stick with memory.. But my concern is why dreams needs to be interpreted since dreams are not direct message literally.. For instance.. The dream of the King of Yousuf period.. He saw the dream in metaphoric manner and he was not aware what it was to be exact.. But he knew it was something and it matters.. That's why he wanted to have an explanation to it..
So.. It clearly indicates that such dreams are from Allah not as a command but as a favour or warning etc..
So.. Since the dream was precisely interpreted by Yousuf the entire society under the King was saved from a disaster which could have fallen on them.. But that drought was inevitable it seems but not as curse but natural requirement to that area perhaps.. Whatever..it's not the point here.. But point is why (since that dream is from Allah) such dreams are metaphoric leaving a person in curiosity letting him or her to think that it has a meaning behind it.. Why Allah not show such dreams in literal manner so that people could immediately take preventive action.. Yes.. I am wrong here cuz that's not the nature of Allah.. So dreams always go like metaphoric style.. But, in case we see any dream of that nature which has concealed warning or favour then how we could possibly perceive it or get interpreted while we are left with zero person whome we can depend on or trust that he has the gifted knowledge to interpret them
.. Or we should leave the Dream neglected.. I have seen many dreams but almost forgotton all of them save one Dream standing and it is so inquisitive in my search.. But unfortunately not able to get convinced what it is unless if the Dream comes true and I can realize this could be it.. But until then it is mystry..
So.. Are dreams really worth exploring...
Everyone sees dream in their sleep and some stick with memory.. But my concern is why dreams needs to be interpreted since dreams are not direct message literally.. For instance.. The dream of the King of Yousuf period.. He saw the dream in metaphoric manner and he was not aware what it was to be exact.. But he knew it was something and it matters.. That's why he wanted to have an explanation to it..
So.. It clearly indicates that such dreams are from Allah not as a command but as a favour or warning etc..
So.. Since the dream was precisely interpreted by Yousuf the entire society under the King was saved from a disaster which could have fallen on them.. But that drought was inevitable it seems but not as curse but natural requirement to that area perhaps.. Whatever..it's not the point here.. But point is why (since that dream is from Allah) such dreams are metaphoric leaving a person in curiosity letting him or her to think that it has a meaning behind it.. Why Allah not show such dreams in literal manner so that people could immediately take preventive action.. Yes.. I am wrong here cuz that's not the nature of Allah.. So dreams always go like metaphoric style.. But, in case we see any dream of that nature which has concealed warning or favour then how we could possibly perceive it or get interpreted while we are left with zero person whome we can depend on or trust that he has the gifted knowledge to interpret them
.. Or we should leave the Dream neglected.. I have seen many dreams but almost forgotton all of them save one Dream standing and it is so inquisitive in my search.. But unfortunately not able to get convinced what it is unless if the Dream comes true and I can realize this could be it.. But until then it is mystry..
So.. Are dreams really worth exploring...
#6
General Issues / Questions / Re: What do you all think abou...
Last post by Fusion - April 25, 2024, 02:32:06 AMFrom a legal standpoint, accessing manga through aggregator sites without proper authorization is generally considered copyright infringement. Ultimately, it's up to each individual to make their own decision and they should be aware if the law of land.
Many aggregator sites host manga scans without proper authorization from the creators or publishers. This violates copyright laws and undermines the rights of the creators. Supporting these sites may contribute to the perpetuation of piracy, which harms the manga industry.
Given your introduction of the Quran into this straightforward legal issue, I would suggest introspecting and reflecting on your own conscience (nafs) before making a decision. The creator has put a moral indicator inside every one. Use it.
Thanks
Many aggregator sites host manga scans without proper authorization from the creators or publishers. This violates copyright laws and undermines the rights of the creators. Supporting these sites may contribute to the perpetuation of piracy, which harms the manga industry.
Given your introduction of the Quran into this straightforward legal issue, I would suggest introspecting and reflecting on your own conscience (nafs) before making a decision. The creator has put a moral indicator inside every one. Use it.
Thanks
#7
Questions/Comments on the Quran / Codex Mashhad with different S...
Last post by Euphoric - April 24, 2024, 08:28:04 AMhttps://www.islamic-awareness.org/quran/text/mss/codexmashhad
Different Surah Names
For example, Ḥā-mīm al-Sharīʿa instead of al-Jāthiya (Q. 45), al-Nabī instead of al-Taḥrīm (Q. 66), al-ʿIshār instead of al-Takwīr (Q. 81), al-Ḥafaẓa instead of al-Infiṭār (Q. 82), al-Nāqa instead of al-Shams (Q. 91), and al-Zabāniyya instead of al-ʿAlaq (Q. 96).
The Surah order represents reports of Ibn Mas'uds Quran:
The ʿUthmānic order and Ibn Masʿūd's are similar in eight—or, according to Ibn al-Nadīm, in twelve places. The similarity of arrangement of sūras in standard ʿUthmānic and Ibn Masʿūd's version occurs in the following eight positions: Hūd (11) – Yūsuf (12), al-ʿAnkabūt (29) – al-Rūm (30), Sabaʾ (34) – Fāṭir (35), al-Zumar (39) – Ghāfir (40), Fuṣṣilat (41) – al- Shūrā (42), al-Takwīr (81) – al-Infiṭār (82), al-Humaza (104) – al-Fīl (105) – Quraysh (106), and al-Masad (111) – al-Ikhlāṣ (112). Ibn Nadīm, on the authority of Faḍl b. Shādhān, adds four other positions: al-Dhāriyāt (51) – al-Ṭūr (52), al-Mursalāt (77) – al-Nabaʾ (78), al-Inshiqāq (84) – al-Burūj (85), and al-Ḍuḥā (93) – al-Sharḥ (94).
Different Surah Names
For example, Ḥā-mīm al-Sharīʿa instead of al-Jāthiya (Q. 45), al-Nabī instead of al-Taḥrīm (Q. 66), al-ʿIshār instead of al-Takwīr (Q. 81), al-Ḥafaẓa instead of al-Infiṭār (Q. 82), al-Nāqa instead of al-Shams (Q. 91), and al-Zabāniyya instead of al-ʿAlaq (Q. 96).
The Surah order represents reports of Ibn Mas'uds Quran:
The ʿUthmānic order and Ibn Masʿūd's are similar in eight—or, according to Ibn al-Nadīm, in twelve places. The similarity of arrangement of sūras in standard ʿUthmānic and Ibn Masʿūd's version occurs in the following eight positions: Hūd (11) – Yūsuf (12), al-ʿAnkabūt (29) – al-Rūm (30), Sabaʾ (34) – Fāṭir (35), al-Zumar (39) – Ghāfir (40), Fuṣṣilat (41) – al- Shūrā (42), al-Takwīr (81) – al-Infiṭār (82), al-Humaza (104) – al-Fīl (105) – Quraysh (106), and al-Masad (111) – al-Ikhlāṣ (112). Ibn Nadīm, on the authority of Faḍl b. Shādhān, adds four other positions: al-Dhāriyāt (51) – al-Ṭūr (52), al-Mursalāt (77) – al-Nabaʾ (78), al-Inshiqāq (84) – al-Burūj (85), and al-Ḍuḥā (93) – al-Sharḥ (94).
#8
General Issues / Questions / Re: What is ISLAM?
Last post by good logic - April 24, 2024, 06:33:51 AMGOD has explained what happens every time He sends scripture to correct the last deviation of the people from His message and its corruption by them:
They hijack GODs authority, deviate from His deen/Islam and give themselves a high position as GOD s favourites.
They get devoted to a made up religion and think they are the only ones blessed by GOD.
Then they think they have the truth from GOD and defend their false man made religion to any length.
The status quo continues with successive generations thinking their language that GOD sent His scripture with is holy and their religion is the truth.
GOD sent the scriptures in the language of those receiving it, it is the only way to communicate efficiently with them. No other reason.
Stop thinking your language or your race or your false religion will save you, if you do, it is wishful thinking.
Following GOD s system is open for all people of all races GOD s last scripture is available to all regardless of language.
Submitting/following GOD s message is leading your life according to GOD s instructions and commands as best one understands them by studying and trusting in GOD and His guidance.,
GOD bless you all.
Peace.
They hijack GODs authority, deviate from His deen/Islam and give themselves a high position as GOD s favourites.
They get devoted to a made up religion and think they are the only ones blessed by GOD.
Then they think they have the truth from GOD and defend their false man made religion to any length.
The status quo continues with successive generations thinking their language that GOD sent His scripture with is holy and their religion is the truth.
GOD sent the scriptures in the language of those receiving it, it is the only way to communicate efficiently with them. No other reason.
Stop thinking your language or your race or your false religion will save you, if you do, it is wishful thinking.
Following GOD s system is open for all people of all races GOD s last scripture is available to all regardless of language.
Submitting/following GOD s message is leading your life according to GOD s instructions and commands as best one understands them by studying and trusting in GOD and His guidance.,
GOD bless you all.
Peace.
#9
General Issues / Questions / Re: What is ISLAM?
Last post by Wakas - April 24, 2024, 02:54:08 AMSimply having "al" in front of a word does not make it a title or name in Arabic.
The meaning of the word is its primary significance, not as a title/name. When Quran relates stories to us of past prophets it relates them to us in Arabic, and it commonly mentions them or their contemporaries using the words "muslim" for example but obviously the past prophets were not speaking Arabic they would have used whatever was the equivalent in their language at the time. Let's say it was "jimmyjambob". Assigning any kind of specialness to "jimmyjambob" then exposes the ridiculousness of treating it as a title first and foremost.
https://misconceptions-about-islam.com/misconception.php?id=41
http://www.studyquran.co.uk/PRLonline.htm
aslama vb. (4)
perf. act. 2:112, 2:131, 3:20, 3:20, 3:20, 3:83, 4:125, 5:44, 6:14, 27:44, 37:103, 49:14, 49:17, 72:14
impf. act. 6:71, 16:81, 31:22, 40:66, 48:16
impv. 2:131, 22:34, 39:54
n.vb. 3:19, 3:85, 5:3, 6:125, 9:74, 39:22, 49:17, 61:7
pcple. act. 2:128, 2:128, 2:132, 2:133, 2:136, 3:52, 3:64, 3:67, 3:80, 3:84, 3:102, 5:111, 6:163, 7:126, 10:72, 10:84, 10:90, 11:14, 12:101, 15:2, 16:89, 16:102, 21:108, 22:78, 27:31, 27:38, 27:42, 27:81, 27:91, 28:53, 29:46, 30:53, 33:35, 33:35, 39:12, 41:33, 43:69, 46:15, 51:36, 66:5, 68:35, 72:14
The meaning of the word is its primary significance, not as a title/name. When Quran relates stories to us of past prophets it relates them to us in Arabic, and it commonly mentions them or their contemporaries using the words "muslim" for example but obviously the past prophets were not speaking Arabic they would have used whatever was the equivalent in their language at the time. Let's say it was "jimmyjambob". Assigning any kind of specialness to "jimmyjambob" then exposes the ridiculousness of treating it as a title first and foremost.
https://misconceptions-about-islam.com/misconception.php?id=41
http://www.studyquran.co.uk/PRLonline.htm
aslama vb. (4)
perf. act. 2:112, 2:131, 3:20, 3:20, 3:20, 3:83, 4:125, 5:44, 6:14, 27:44, 37:103, 49:14, 49:17, 72:14
impf. act. 6:71, 16:81, 31:22, 40:66, 48:16
impv. 2:131, 22:34, 39:54
n.vb. 3:19, 3:85, 5:3, 6:125, 9:74, 39:22, 49:17, 61:7
pcple. act. 2:128, 2:128, 2:132, 2:133, 2:136, 3:52, 3:64, 3:67, 3:80, 3:84, 3:102, 5:111, 6:163, 7:126, 10:72, 10:84, 10:90, 11:14, 12:101, 15:2, 16:89, 16:102, 21:108, 22:78, 27:31, 27:38, 27:42, 27:81, 27:91, 28:53, 29:46, 30:53, 33:35, 33:35, 39:12, 41:33, 43:69, 46:15, 51:36, 66:5, 68:35, 72:14
#10
General Issues / Questions / Re: What is ISLAM?
Last post by Fusion - April 24, 2024, 02:21:10 AMI see that the discussion is turning towards the linguistic distinctions in understanding the Quranic text, particularly regarding terms like "Islam," "AL-Islam," "Muslim," and "Mumin."
So does this mean that we should pay attention to the importance of linguistic and cultural context (Arabic/Arabs) in interpreting Quran? This could be so for certain specific things but the essence of Quran is to follow the same Deen which has been there since the beginning... is that what you want to convey??
My question to Euphoric with all respect on wording of his statements (and this is for me to understand from where is he coming from and no offence please):
"..it's AL-Islam, that is the title or name of the Deen 3:19, 3:85, 5:3, 6:125, 39:22 that was brought by Muhammad to his people."
"People who followed their prophet or messenger were called Muslims and Mumins....."
Your statements seems to suggest that Muhammad introduced a religion called "Al-Islam" to the Arab people of his time, and now we all follow him(person). However, I respectfully disagree with this assertion. As Muslims, we follow only God (Allah) and His message. We believe that Muhammad is a messenger of God, and his role was to confirm what was already revealed to previous nations and prophets by God. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that Muhammad brought a new religion or "deen." Rather, he conveyed the same fundamental message of monotheism and righteousness that has been reiterated throughout history by various prophets.
قُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمَ وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِسْحَـٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَٱلْأَسْبَاطِ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ وَعِيسَىٰ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ ٱلنَّبِيُّونَ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍۢ مِّنْهُمْ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ ١٣٦
Say, ˹O believers,˺ "We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us; and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants; and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and other prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Allah we all submit."
There are several other verses where God has mentioned the name of Mohammad and other prophets by name and explain that it is the same message that he revealed to all of those prophets, implying a universal Deen of Allah.
So does this mean that we should pay attention to the importance of linguistic and cultural context (Arabic/Arabs) in interpreting Quran? This could be so for certain specific things but the essence of Quran is to follow the same Deen which has been there since the beginning... is that what you want to convey??
My question to Euphoric with all respect on wording of his statements (and this is for me to understand from where is he coming from and no offence please):
"..it's AL-Islam, that is the title or name of the Deen 3:19, 3:85, 5:3, 6:125, 39:22 that was brought by Muhammad to his people."
"People who followed their prophet or messenger were called Muslims and Mumins....."
Your statements seems to suggest that Muhammad introduced a religion called "Al-Islam" to the Arab people of his time, and now we all follow him(person). However, I respectfully disagree with this assertion. As Muslims, we follow only God (Allah) and His message. We believe that Muhammad is a messenger of God, and his role was to confirm what was already revealed to previous nations and prophets by God. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that Muhammad brought a new religion or "deen." Rather, he conveyed the same fundamental message of monotheism and righteousness that has been reiterated throughout history by various prophets.
قُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمَ وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِسْحَـٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَٱلْأَسْبَاطِ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ وَعِيسَىٰ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ ٱلنَّبِيُّونَ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍۢ مِّنْهُمْ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ ١٣٦
Say, ˹O believers,˺ "We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us; and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants; and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and other prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Allah we all submit."
There are several other verses where God has mentioned the name of Mohammad and other prophets by name and explain that it is the same message that he revealed to all of those prophets, implying a universal Deen of Allah.