Cannot cast our burdens unto others. Could you imagine if it were the consequences of Magic, Sorcery and Witchcraft?

Bismillahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends

There is an unfortunate belief among some people that Al Masihu Isa ibn Maryam (epbut) died for their sins. But look at something. Can you imagine from this the type of person that gets behind Nabi Isa (as) and then turns to magic, sorcery, witchcraft, etc. and then wants Nabi Isa (as) to bear the costs for that particular sin of Suhr or Jibt or Taghut. This is not someone that sounds like a friend to the man. Does a friend do that to another friend?

Some have the mentality that anything goes on Earth and so they can do whatever they can imagine. And it is simply not true...it is simply not true. We must exercise restraint. Once we get tied to and associated with Faith we have to align ourselves in a moderate and natural pace to the Laws of the Covenant with God. We cannot do just whatever can be done. Just because something can be done doesn't mean that it is right or that it should be done. It was because of appetites unchecked by restraint that the "Fall" from the Garden of Eden happened in the beginning.

Examine the costs of making Nabi Isa (as) or another person of Faith in Allah (swt) the scapegoat or sacrifice for the use of Suhr, Jibt or Taghut in the Ayat of Holy Quran Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 102-103. Is that a kind thing to do? First of all if you just look at the consequence of "they shall have no share in the Akhira amongst Khalaq". That is saying that the buyers and sellers of magic, sorcery and witchcraft will not be allowed to progress, grow, or evolve into the future amongst creation. They will be denied progress and growth into the future. That is a terrible fate. But also when we examine the consequence, "the buyers and sellers sowed (marred) the seeds of division between man and woman" that right there is a terrible terrible fate. It is saying that the very sacred nature between a man and woman (that are buyer and seller) would be overturned, altered and ruined. Who wants that? I don't think any person of Faith wants that type of fate.

Now imagine the type of person that wants to make Al Masihu Isa ibn Maryam (as) suffer for that choice that they or someone else has made in Suhr, Jibt or Taghut. Horrendous thought as a gift to him. It is a very veiled and complex wickedness to do that to a Prophet or another person of Faith that is a follower of the Prophets. May Allah (swt) be refuge. Amin. I have included four graphics of Ayats to consider with this post.

The Many Layers and Levels of the Wrong in Hindering a Believing Productive Muslim

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends:

When it comes to being hindered there are so many levels or layers of why that is wrong to do to a Muslim. Can read my 2 blog posts on Hindering at your convenience:

A. https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2020/06/reflection-on-why-hindering-is-one-of.html

B. https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2020/06/an-expanded-reflection-on-hindering.html

1. An intrinsic Gift of Al-Islam is the freedom from Vices.

One of the powerful gifts of Al-Islam is the release from vices such as: 1. Drug addiction; 2. Alcohol addiction; 3 Prostitutes and prostitution; 4 Pimps and pimping; 5 Crime addiction; 6 Addiction to ignorance or being under educated; 7 Prison addiction and many other negative vices or habits.

Al-Islam cleans us up, and what that then does is frees up a lot of time. We have time as an asset and we have books as an asset. Those 2 combined then affords us the ability to become experts in many subject matters.

Good health and good spirituality are at the foundation of the forming of Energy, Inspiration and Motivation. Energy, Inspiration and Motivation are at the foundation of the forming of Schedules and Repetition in good things. Schedules and Repetition in good things are at the foundation of the forming of Good Habits. Good Habits are at the foundation of the forming of Discipline. Discipline is at the foundation of the forming of Expertise. Expertise is at the foundation of Success and Money in any Field of Study. [Can click any of these graphics to enlarge them if needed.]

2. Allah (swt) said about the Companions of Paradise, "That they shall determine the measure thereof according to their wishes."

That even with the endless bounties of the Heavens or Paradise, the people of Paradise, "will determine the measure thereof according to their wishes." Measuring being indicated here as an element of Paradise. Measuring being superior. Conversely not measuring indicating that it is an element of Hellfire due to excesses or deficiencies as it pertains to the inhabitants wishes. Thus, if we have, on Earth the condition in which we are not able to effectively and efficiently measure our quality of life then it can be considered a serving of a table feast from Hell. In contrast to the Maidah or Table from Heaven (Passover Table of the Messiah). That would also mean that it may not necessarily be part of the timing of Allah (swt) on the matter of something from Hell (or Heaven), as was indicated in the verses concerning the Table from Heaven, but a requisition from someone to Allah (swt) of the rendered service of a Hell table to someone...to the delight of the suppliants. Being able to measure according to our wishes is thus a condition of Heaven, and not being able to measure according to our wishes thus being a condition of Hell. I would also like to add that I am not implying that life on Earth is a state of the inability to measure anything because it is not Heaven; nor always being able to measure things because it is not Hell. We do have Geometry (geo - means earth; metry or metric - means to measure) and, in addition, when Allah (swt) sent Nabi Shuaybi (epbuh) he taught us through this Prophet to measure with Just Scales. This implies that we can use a fair markup on merchandise that we are selling, however the measurements must always be consistent. Establishing this as a condition of "Table from Hell" is important because: 1. We are still on Earth; 2. It is the opposite end of the Spectrum of the "Maidah (Table) from Heaven"; and 3. The condition imposed by Allah (swt) on Al Hawariyun (The Disciples) if they after receiving the Table from Heaven, then resisted Faith in Allah (swt). This same condition we should ask of Allah (swt) upon those who would request a Table from Hell to be served to an innocent (not guilty) person of Faith in Allah (swt). Does the requestor fall under the category of: 1. Shayatun; 2. Zalimun; 3. Sahirun; 4. Lusus; 5. Mukadhibun; 6. Kafirun; 7. Munafiqun; 8. Mujrimun; 9. Fasiqun; 10 Mufisdun; 11. Mushrikun, etc. Then the same condition in white in grey graphic below should apply to them as well for the Table from Hell. Not being able to measure on Earth is a Hell condition.

I touched on the Last Supper and Maidah from Heaven versus Maidah from Hell in this blog post.

https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2019/06/a-scene-in-holy-quran-from-last-supper.html 

3. Pandemic and economic crisis needs to be avoided.

When we are in a pandemic and borderline economic crisis we have to really put on our thinking caps to make money and save money. This is from Nabi Yusuf (epbuh) who taught us the importance of stores during these types of times. It is not just in storing grains, but in storing and proper measure of grains, money, and other resources and supplies. It should not be hoarded. That is not what Nabi Yusuf did during the famines. Nabi Yusuf (epbuh) was still able to give in charity and trade with neighboring nations with Wisdom from Allah (swt), from the stores of Egypt.

Unjust oppression and hindering of innocent people, as well as, people of Faith in Al-Islam is something that is not going to work out for those who do it. Allah taught us through the Hadith from the Sacred Nabi Muhammad (saws) (epbuh) that the Bankrupt are those who unjustly shed the blood of others; unlawfully devoured the wealth of others; unlawfully oppressed others, etc. He taught us that we should approach Allah and request the Judgement of this Hadith as Reckoning from Allah (swt) upon those who practice those things in our material and spiritual life. Who practice those things upon innocent people, as well as, believing people of Faith in Allah in the ways spoken of in the Hadith.

Who should be staggering in confusion, lethargy and incoherence? Who should have upon them the Spirit of Deep Sleep? This link is from my non-Muslim Dawah blog. Feel free to read at your convenience.
https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2019/04/11/staggering-like-a-drunkard-and-the-spirit-of-deep-sleep/

A Guy Commented My Blog Post With...

A guy commented my blog post, "Muhammad U. Abdullah Allah is the Creator of Heaven and everything else. Allah is not inside of Heaven. Allah exists without being in a location." ~ Ali Gill

My reply:

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends:

Al Muqtadiru Allah is translated the Prevailer; the Determiner; the Dominant but it also is in my notes as the Omniscient (Knowing everything). Al Raqibu Allah alludes to this fact in that Allah is the All-Watching, and Allah is Knowing everything because He is Omnipresent or Ubiquitous meaning He is in many places at one time. But the Quranul Kareem says in the Ayatul Kursi, "His Throne doth extend over the Heavens and the Earth and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them." ~ Ayatul Kursi. But this was to say that Allah is Ubiquitous. That explains why a tree can be growing and bearing fruit in China and Brazil simultaneously...2 opposite ends of the planet.

Allah's Presence is not limited only to "Space" but also includes "Time" for Allah is Al Awwal; Al Huwa; and Al Akhir [Allah is the First, Alpha (He is currently in the Past); He is the Present (He is currently in the Present); and He is the Last, the Omega (He is currently in the Future). So to your point I would have to agree with your inform that Allah is not only "The Lord in Heavens" Allahu Rabbul Samawati Wal Ardi. Allah is Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. But to say that Allah is "In Heaven" is not to say that Allah is not "In Earth" or anywhere else it is simply to reference a prayer used in the the Injeel...the "Our Lord Who Art in Heaven..." as a point of reference in my research on this topic. An Ayat of Quran reads, "Allahu Muhitul Bil Nas" Allah surrounds mankind. To say this is not to say that Allah is not "In Heaven".

But, just because Allah (swt) is Omniscient and Omnipresent does it mean anyone should travel to Mars? Because God is everywhere? My thoughts were made evolved to the evidence in this graphic and the fact that Mars was not made inhabitable for humans by Him and that He (swt) instructed us in this graphic to seek of the fruits and provisions of the Earth in a lawful manner. Thus, it is possible to go somewhere and not be under the protecting Covenant of Allah (swt). We just cannot go anywhere in space, time, thought, action, etc. and think all of it is still under the Protecting Covenant of Allah (swt). It is not for us humans to set conditions for Allah (swt). Allah does what He wants when He wants. No vision can grasp Allah, but His grasp is over all vision. Also in reference to above, the Atrribute of Al Shahidu Allah (Allah is the Witness), along with Al Basiru and Al Samiyu these also support His Ubiquity or Omnipresence.

This was the blog post that he commented on. He may have missed the point of me using the Injeel and Kitab to make a statement of Tauhid as Dawah to non-Muslims. https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2019/11/27/invoking-god-in-heaven-for-blessings-upon-the-messiah-and-mary/ 

When I was an active Sufi in Chicago my Sheikh taught me to pray as if you see Allah. And though you see Him not, know that He sees you. I added to this post and left a reference comment above this comment.

Well here he goes again with this comment on this same topic, "Ali Gill -

"Allah is the Creator. Allah existed before the creations--Allah existed before the existence of directions and space. After Allah originated the creations, Allah did not transform from what He was into something else and start to occupy space or direction.

Muslims do NOT say that Allah is everywhere. Allah existed before the wheres. Allah KNOWS about everything everywhere, and Allah CONTROLS everything everywhere, but Allah exists without being in a place." ~ Ali Gill

An Index Concerning Hoarding in the Holy Quran

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends

It is true that in todays modern world we are witness to the prowess of a free market capitalistic model. We may sometimes experience being boycotted or blocked from freely seeking of the bounties of Allah. But, in todays world as it pertains to Muslims the people who may hoard their wealth are not just limited to Jewish Rabbis and Christian Monks it may be the affluent from your own Race of People; the affluent from your own Countrymen (people of your country); and even the affluent of members of your own Fellowship (religious group). The 10 Commandments are very important namely, "Thou shalt not Covet." I rarely concern myself with the wealth of others. But, the reality is that as we seek of the bounties of Allah (swt) we have a need to come into contact with other people and other networks to do business with and sometimes those networks might not be so allowing of others. Those others that they are not allowing of could be based on Race or Religion. I'd be lying if I did not say that some of my own race have shown me partiality because I strive to be a Muslim in my life. But to be fair that can come from other Muslims (for various reasons), as well. Also, some translations translate hoarding in different words.

As with most things with Allah (swt) there is a top consideration (or top extreme) and a bottom consideration (or bottom extreme). The story of Nabi Yusuf illustrates it about Maximus, Minimus and Optimus. But, in this case of "Hoarding" which would be a top consideration, then the bottom consideration must be being a "Spendthrift". I didn't include everything that the Ayah (command) against being a spendthrift contains, but it it very important not to be a spendthrift. Very important. Please click to enlarge both graphics to read them if needed.

Wanted to append to this that not being a spendthrift is also for the preservation of self and ones family. Giving so much in charity that you cause yourself to be in charity needing condition can be done but may not be the best choice. I will leave a graphic about Nabi Ibrahim (epbuh) and how he was one that fulfilled his obligations and engagements, and how in doing that is also ibadah or worship to Allah (swt).

The steadfast, and the truthful, and the obedient, those who spend (and hoard not), those who pray for pardon in the watches of the night. ~ S. Al Imran A. 17

15. Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Shall I inform you of what is better than ˹all of˺ this? Those mindful ˹of Allah˺ will have Gardens with their Lord under which rivers flow, to stay there forever, and pure spouses,1 along with Allah’s pleasure.” And Allah is All-Seeing of ˹His˺ servants,

16. who pray, “Our Lord! We have believed, so forgive our sins and protect us from the torment of the Fire.” 

And let not those who hoard up that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty think that it is better for them. Nay, it is worse for them. That which they hoard will be their collar on the Day of Resurrection. Allah’s is the heritage of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is Informed of what ye do. ~ S. Al Imran A. 180

Who hoard their wealth and enjoin avarice on others, and hide that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty. For disbelievers We prepare a shameful doom; ~ S. Nisa A. 37

36. Worship Allah ˹alone˺ and associate none with Him. And be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant neighbours, close friends, ˹needy˺ travellers, and those ˹bondspeople˺ in your possession. Surely Allah does not like whoever is arrogant, boastful—

"...Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of God, shall be repaid unto you and ye shall not be treated unjustly." ~ S. Anfali A. 60 

O ye who believe! Lo! many of the (Jewish) rabbis and the (Christian) monks devour the wealth of mankind wantonly and debar (men) from the way of Allah. They who hoard up gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah, unto them give tidings (O Muhammad) of a painful doom, ~ S. Tawbah A. 34

O ye who believe! there are indeed many among the priests and anchorites, who in Falsehood devour the substance of men and hinder (them) from the way of God. And there are those who bury gold and silver and spend it not in the way of God: announce unto them a most grievous penalty- ~ [Abdullah Yusuf Ali Translation of] S. Tawbah A. 34

On the Day when heat will be produced out of that (wealth) in the fire of Hell, and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, their flanks, and their backs.- "This is the (treasure) which ye buried for yourselves: taste ye, then, the (treasures) ye buried!" ~ S. Tawbah A. 35

On the day when it will (all) be heated in the fire of hell, and their foreheads and their flanks and their backs will be branded therewith (and it will be said unto them): Here is that which ye hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what ye used to hoard. ~ S. Tawbah A. 76

Yet when He gave them of His bounty, they hoarded it and turned away, averse; ~ S. Tawbah A. 76

Some of the desert Arabs look upon their payments as a fine, and watch for disasters for you: on them be the disaster of evil: for God is He That heareth and knoweth (all things). ~ S. Tawbah A. 98

Say: In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy: therein let them rejoice. It is better than what they hoard. ~ S. Yunus A. 58

If He should ask it of you and importune you, ye would hoard it, and He would bring to light your (secret) hates. ~ S. Muhammad A. 37

Lo! ye are those who are called to spend in the way of Allah, yet among you there are some who hoard. And as for him who hoardeth, he hoardeth only from his soul. And Allah is the Rich, and ye are the poor. And if ye turn away He will exchange you for some other folk, and they will not be the likes of you. ~ S. Muhammad A. 38

Who hoard and who enjoin upon the people avarice. And whosoever turneth away, still Allah is the Absolute, the Owner of Praise. ~ S. Al Hadid A. 24

22. No calamity ˹or blessing˺ occurs on earth or in yourselves without being ˹written˺ in a Record before We bring it into being. This is certainly easy for Allah.

23. ˹We let you know this˺ so that you neither grieve over what you have missed nor boast over what He has granted you. For Allah does not like whoever is arrogant, boastful—

And hoarded (wealth) and withheld it. ~ S. Maarij A. 18

15. No!1 Indeed, it is the Flame [of Hell],

16. A remover of exteriors.

17. It will summon whoever turned their backs ˹on Allah˺ and turned away ˹from the truth˺,

  

But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, ~ S. Layli A. 8

9. And denies the best [reward], (And gives the lie to the best)

10.  We will ease him toward difficulty. (We will make easy for him the path to misery)