Greetings and Peace, Lihawa
Most people lurk for a while before registering.
Although some people may be able to help point you where to find knowledge, it is up to you to confirm it. Be wary of information, especially if it is not backed with evidence. The best evidence is Quranic. Some people have agendas other than the Deen; when you recognize them one of the best things to do is use the "ignore" feature in your profile.
17:36 And do not uphold what you have no knowledge of. For the hearing, eyesight, and heart, all these you are responsible for.
28:55 And if they come across vain talk, they disregard it and say: "To us are our deeds, and to you are your deeds. Peace be upon you. We do not seek the ignorant."You've probably already read the articles on the main page. Is there anything in particular that interests you?
Translations can be tricky--I find it useful to use
http://corpus.quran.com/ to search for the words in Arabic and confirm meanings. One word will have one meaning, and it must make sense in all places that it is used. If the word doesn't fit, the translation is dubious. Even on that site, be wary of the "definitions" of words.
Being a submitter is pretty easy--especially when you are rid of extra-Quranic hadith!
4:125 And who is better in the system than the one who submits himself to GOD, and he is a good doer, and he follows the creed of Abraham in monotheism? And GOD took Abraham as a friend.2:130 And who would abandon the creed of Abraham except one who fools himself? We have selected him in this world, and in the Hereafter he is of the righteous.
2:131 When his Lord said to him: "Submit," he said: "I submit to the Lord of the worlds."
41:33 And who is better in saying than he who invites to GOD, and does good works, and says: "I am one of those who have submitted."
5:69 Surely those who believe; and those who are Jewish, and the Sabians, and the Nazarenes, whoever of them believes in GOD and the Last Day and does good works; then they will have nothing to fear nor will they grieve.May ALLAH see fit to Guide all seekers.
~Abdul-Hadi
