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A different perspective of Al Q'uran

Started by Shabir, August 22, 2024, 05:37:20 PM

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Shabir

I found this book online, which talks about many different topics of Islam and Islamic rituals in a different perspective. The writer explains the meanings of many Q'uranic words from the Quran itself with logical explanations and examples. Though it makes sense to me much of what he/she has written, it is fascinating that I haven't heard those from a Muslim scholar. Though, I am not religious, I like the way he has used his analytical skills. Please have a read. I like to hear your opinions.
https://thequrantheuntoldtruths.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-book.pdf

Thank you.

good logic

Peace Shabir.
I agree with many things said in this book. The author takes a path similar to many pioneers and believers seeking the guidance from the creator and sustainer of life.

This ,for me, is spot on and defines why people deviate from the truth when they take on a religion of traditional Islam ,then try to fit Qoran into it by following Hadiths, quote:
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When I say 'religionists', I mean the ruling elites along
with the priesthood from the bygone era who committed the
false doctrine of ritualism and dogmatism to the quran. This
false doctrine of ritualism and dogmatism were then carried on
throughout history and inherited by the present generation of
ruling elites and the priesthood, who now act as the gatekeepers
of the Quranic interpretation. The quran is for the whole
mankind; no single race or community has the permission or the
authority to be its guardians in interpretation. The mankind
should feel at ease to treat the quran as a gift from the creator
and invoke HIS guidance in learning and understanding it with
an open mind, perchance they may be awakened.
It is a big mistake to treat the quran as a religious book,

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as the religious orthodoxies would want us to believe. Contrary
to this belief, there is nothing religious about the quran at all. In
fact, it strongly condemns all religious rites, rituals, dogmas and
practices as idolization. It is equally a big mistake to assume that
we need to believe in a religion to serve God and to follow HIS
scriptures.
3-
Believing in the quran and following it doesn't make one
belonging to any religion, but blind following does. Similarly,
'islam' is not a religion, but the proper noun Islam is. (Note the
capitalizing). The word 'islam' is an attribute, not a proper noun,
title nor a badge of honour. Therefore, no one has the exclusive
right to use it as identification.
As long as you understand this and are comfortable in using this
Arabic word 'islam', you will have no dispute in agreeing that all
the prophets including Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Jesus &
Mohamed were all following the same 'deen' called 'al islam'(the
peacefulness) for self-actualization and salvation. The islam is
for all of mankind and therefore the quran is for all of mankind
as well. This is exactly what allah says in the quran.
The disputes between the religious factions of Judaism,
Christianity and Islam stem from the assumption that the 3
respective prophets that they revere, brought in 3 different religions.

GOD bless you.
Peace.
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Shabir

Thank you for the response. Yes, it makes a lot of sense. I like the way he has defined 'muslim', 'islam' and many other terms. It makes much sense now that all previous prophets were following the same 'islam' and they were all muslimoon. None of them invented any religion, but followed the same 'deen'.

Any opinions on 'the declaration of faith' topic?

good logic

Peace Shabir.

Thank you.
It seems the link you gave is not available anymore.Wonder why?
GOD bless you.
Peace.
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38:65″ Say:? I warn you; There is no other god beside GOD, the One, the Supreme.?
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Shabir

I can't find it as well, but I downloaded the pdf copy earlier.

Shabir

Oh, I found it. Looks like the pdf link has been changed. It's on his website: https://thequrantheuntoldtruths.com/
Then you have to scroll down and click the 'Download' button.

Salam

hawk99

Peace good logic,

    You make good points.  There is only one creator and one deen. May our journey continue.

Quote from: Shabir on September 23, 2024, 02:39:27 PMIt makes much sense now that all previous prophets were following the same 'islam' and they were all muslimoon. None of them invented any religion, but followed the same 'deen'.

True!

God bless you both

                                  :peace:

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good logic

Thank you Shabir for sorting that link.
Thanks brother hawk99.

I can understand how people easily adapt to the "devil s systems/religions." I find GOD s words describing the humans opposing His system very true and accurate:

They swore by God, solemnly, that if Aayats/signs/... came to them, they would surely believe. Say, "Aayats come only from God." For all you know, if any sign did come to them, they would continue to disbelieve.
وَأَقسَموا بِاللَّهِ جَهدَ أَيمٰنِهِم لَئِن جاءَتهُم ءايَةٌ لَيُؤمِنُنَّ بِها قُل إِنَّمَا الـٔايٰتُ عِندَ اللَّهِ وَما يُشعِرُكُم أَنَّها إِذا جاءَت لا يُؤمِنونَ
We control their minds and their hearts. Thus, since their decision is to disbelieve, we leave them in their transgressions, blundering.
وَنُقَلِّبُ أَفـِٔدَتَهُم وَأَبصٰرَهُم كَما لَم يُؤمِنوا بِهِ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ وَنَذَرُهُم فى طُغيٰنِهِم يَعمَهونَ

Of course this is a Consequence of our Own bad Decision if we refuse to submit for our own good:

Even if we sent down the angels to them; even if the dead spoke to them; even if we summoned every sign before them; they cannot believe unless God wills it. Indeed, most of them are ignorant.
وَلَو أَنَّنا نَزَّلنا إِلَيهِمُ المَلٰئِكَةَ وَكَلَّمَهُمُ المَوتىٰ وَحَشَرنا عَلَيهِم كُلَّ شَىءٍ قُبُلًا ما كانوا لِيُؤمِنوا إِلّا أَن يَشاءَ اللَّهُ وَلٰكِنَّ أَكثَرَهُم يَجهَلونَ

Fabrications by men s systems and religions are lies by the Prophets/messengers Enemies:

We have permitted the enemies of every prophet - human and jinn devils - to inspire in each other fancy words, in order to deceive. Had your Lord willed, they would not have done it. You shall disregard them and their fabrications.
وَكَذٰلِكَ جَعَلنا لِكُلِّ نَبِىٍّ عَدُوًّا شَيٰطينَ الإِنسِ وَالجِنِّ يوحى بَعضُهُم إِلىٰ بَعضٍ زُخرُفَ القَولِ غُرورًا وَلَو شاءَ رَبُّكَ ما فَعَلوهُ فَذَرهُم وَما يَفتَرونَ
This is to let the minds of those who do not believe in the Hereafter listen to such fabrications, and accept them, and thus expose their real convictions.*
وَلِتَصغىٰ إِلَيهِ أَفـِٔدَةُ الَّذينَ لا يُؤمِنونَ بِالـٔاخِرَةِ وَلِيَرضَوهُ وَلِيَقتَرِفوا ما هُم مُقتَرِفونَ

It is ominous and dangerous to ignore GOD Alone and follow others:

Shall I seek other than God as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed? Those who received the scripture recognize that it has been revealed from your Lord, truthfully. You shall not harbor any doubt.
أَفَغَيرَ اللَّهِ أَبتَغى حَكَمًا وَهُوَ الَّذى أَنزَلَ إِلَيكُمُ الكِتٰبَ مُفَصَّلًا وَالَّذينَ ءاتَينٰهُمُ الكِتٰبَ يَعلَمونَ أَنَّهُ مُنَزَّلٌ مِن رَبِّكَ بِالحَقِّ فَلا تَكونَنَّ مِنَ المُمتَرينَ
The word of your Lord is complete, in truth and justice. Nothing shall abrogate His words. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
وَتَمَّت كَلِمَتُ رَبِّكَ صِدقًا وَعَدلًا لا مُبَدِّلَ لِكَلِمٰتِهِ وَهُوَ السَّميعُ العَليمُ
If you obey the majority of people on earth, they will divert you from the path of God. They follow only conjecture; they only guess.
وَإِن تُطِع أَكثَرَ مَن فِى الأَرضِ يُضِلّوكَ عَن سَبيلِ اللَّهِ إِن يَتَّبِعونَ إِلَّا الظَّنَّ وَإِن هُم إِلّا يَخرُصونَ
Your Lord is fully aware of those who stray off His path, and He is fully aware of those who are guided.
إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعلَمُ مَن يَضِلُّ عَن سَبيلِهِ وَهُوَ أَعلَمُ بِالمُهتَدينَ

May the Lord guides us.
GOD bless you both.
Peace.
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Shabir

Peace to you both, hawk99, and good logic,

Thank you for your input. I am so glad I found this book. The praise it to God. It opened up greater possibilities and lessened the burden of religion and the supplementary materials attached to that religion.

I realized that Allah's book (Q'uran) is a very practical and easy guide for anyone who wishes to follow it without any supplemental materials. There is no religion attached to it, and the prophet did not introduce any religion either. No rituals, no dogmas. It is about consenting to God's guidance in the Q'uran to become a true believer. Definitely a good read. Can't wait for the physical copy of the book.  :)

Peace

hawk99

Peace,

    What has happened since the beginning of time is that Satan has stood between
mankind and the sustainer.  So, humankind must be aware that Satan is set to
mislead, misdirect and lie using different means such as hadith, scholars, preachers,
translations, and other false authorities to take us away from the path.  What we must know always,
and at all times is that we must be on the lookout for Satan and his crew.

[7:16] said, "Because You have put me in error, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path.

    Ayat [7:16] is so important because it reminds us that Satan will use any means
necessary to pull us away from the guidance that our protector has sent in the Quran.

God bless


                       :peace:
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