Dhikr Allah, Notes & USA Muslim Economy: 2022

Saturday, December 17, 2022

The Quran did not say that future generations of believers should ask for Maidah on Earth. Rather it was a Solemn Festival and a Sign.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Nabi Muhammad (epbuh). Ameen.

I was thinking about the Maidah (Passover Feast from Heaven, Last Supper) that Al Hawariyun (the Disciples) asked the Al Masihu ibn Maryam (epbut) to ask Allah (swt) to send down to them.
I was asking myself what was the reason that they gave the Messiah for making this request. (I'll add my previous 2 blog post reflections on Maidah) at the bottom of this post.
The reasons that they gave the Messiah were 4:
"[5:113]
They said: "We only wish to eat thereof and satisfy our hearts, and to know that thou hast indeed told us the truth; and that we ourselves may be witnesses to the miracle.""
1. We only wish to eat thereof. and
2. Satisfy our hearts, and
3. To know that thou hast indeed told us the Truth, and
4. That we ourselves may be witnesses to the Miracle.

No other Scriptures (in the Kitab (Bible)) informs us of these 4 things. The Quran is very important. Current translations from NLT do not contain the words "Last Supper" nor "Feast from Heaven". So, the concept that it actually came from Heaven may be foreign to some readers of the Kitab. I did not check other translations.

So, I know you are probably thinking, "Yes, brother we already read this information so what is your point?" Ok my point is that in that list of 4 things that Al Hawariyun gave the Nabi Isa (as) for asking for the Feast from Heaven was not mentioned a 5th, "That future generations of believers will also ask for the Maidah from Jannah on a daily basis."

When we deal and communicate with each other in Islam we have to be careful of implying that the fellow believer should virtually request the Maidah from Jannah on a daily basis. Yes, to say to your brother, to quote a previous point, "[We sometimes get responses like, "When you ask, then ask Allah (swt) for what you need." This is true. Or we might get, "Be patient brother. Allah is with those who are patient." This is true. We'll also get, "You are too worried about the Dunya brother and not the Deen and the Akhira. Renounce the Dunya dear brother." It is true that this can be a blindspot in our thinking as humans on Earth.]"
But the Quran did not say that future generations of believers should ask for Maidah on Earth or "a bag of money from Heaven to fall out of the sky" as I mentioned previously along that quote above. So that combined with Asceticism (rigorous self-denial to obtain a higher spirituality) combined with making prayers like a Maidah from Heaven has to manifest on a daily basis can be a bit "isolating" as a concept. We have to work, study, help, store, etc. Not ask for a Maidah every day and we can't subconsciously tell others to do that. We should direct others to rely more on duas but also make plans to help themselves to improve themselves. This is balanced, reasonable, realistic, logical, and rational. Also, many people say things like, "It doesn't get any better than this." "This is Heaven on Earth.", etc. Earth is Earth. Heaven is Heaven. What Allah gives us of a semblance of Jannah on Earth is just a semblance not the actual thing.

Jazakum Allah Khayran. Please see these other related blog posts:

"A Scene in the Holy Quran from the Last Supper of the Messiah (that took place with the Disciples)"
https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2019/06/a-scene-in-holy-quran-from-last-supper.html

"Reflection on the Last Supper (Passover, Table from Heaven) and other end of Spectrum."
https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/reflections-on-the-last-supper-feast-from-heaven-or-other-end-of-spectrum/

"The Holy Scriptures on Neighbor. Being Civil. Perspectives in Islam. Good Deeds. Productivity Prophets. Expectations."
https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-holy-scriptures-on-neighbor-being.html

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Passages in the Holy Scriptures (Quran and Bible) about when the Subjects of Allah Hate, Detest, Despise, Reject Elements from/about Allah

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
May the eternal peace and blessings of Allah (swt) be upon Nabi Muhammad and other Anbiya whose passages I often mention. Allahumma Ameen.

This was a personal reflection to examine and comb the Holy Scriptures for Verses pertaining to, the subjects of Allah, hating, rejecting, despising, or detesting something pertaining to the Goodness, Salvation, and Elements of Allah (swt). A few of these I could not simply leave the verse alone but had to add the entire section to provide context of the Verse.

It was important to my personal journey to understand what hating any of the Goodness coming from Allah (swt) would implicate for me. But this is also important in being a witness to others and their positions on things. Allah (swt) did not only Provide the overall general rulings on hating Goodness from Him (swt) but also rulings on hating very specific elements of Faith and Subservience to Him (swt). He (swt) also in many cases Gives us an idea of what the consequences for taking these sorts of positions with Him (swt) would create in our lives and/or the lives of others.

I was saying in a previous post or tweet that "Love is a Commandment" in the Injeel but also found in the Quran. That a valid Commandment in one Book of Allah is not an enemy to another Book of Allah. Furthermore, a Commandment in one Book of Allah is not going to cover a wrong or sin while opposing another Commandment in another Book of Allah. In terms of the Injeel and Love thy enemy, I was trying to say that this has to have some kind of check with Correction we just can't use Love to cover sin and the sin or wrong continues without end. I gave the Hadith concerning "Not a Muslim at the time of committing adultery, etc." previously (meaning that people are not under the protection of the Covenant at the time of committing the major sins). There was also mentioned that Forgiveness and Repentance are the proper protocols on sins and wrongs. But this is the "Correction" element necessary for Love to have the security it needs to maintain in our lives and civilizations. Love tends to express its value in its absence, as well. While tolerance and moderation are keys, love will depart at some point if major sins or wrongs are not corrected. Please click any of these graphics to enlarge them.

Proverbs 5:12 - Hatred of Discipline

12 You will say, “How I hated discipline! If only I had not ignored all the warnings!

1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my wise counsel.
2 Then you will show discernment, and your lips will express what you’ve learned.
3 For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil.
4 But in the end she is as bitter as poison, as dangerous as a double-edged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.
6 For she cares nothing about the path to life. She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t realize it.
7 So now, my sons, listen to me. Never stray from what I am about to say:
8 Stay away from her! Don’t go near the door of her house!
9 If you do, you will lose your honor and will lose to merciless people all you have achieved.
10 Strangers will consume your wealth, and someone else will enjoy the fruit of your labor.
11 In the end you will groan in anguish when disease consumes your body.
12 You will say, “How I hated discipline! If only I had not ignored all the warnings!
13 Oh, why didn’t I listen to my teachers? Why didn’t I pay attention to my instructors?
14 I have come to the brink of utter ruin, and now I must face public disgrace.”
15 Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.
16 Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone?
17 You should reserve it for yourselves. Never share it with strangers.
18 Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.
19 She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.
20 Why be captivated, my son, by an immoral woman, or fondle the breasts of a promiscuous woman?
21 For the LORD sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.
22 An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him.
23 He will die for lack of self-control; he will be lost because of his great foolishness.

Psalms 68:1 - Hatred of God

1 Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives.

Proverbs 1:29 - Hatred of Knowledge

29 For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.
2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.
5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
8 My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
9 What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck.
10 My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them!
11 They may say, “Come and join us. Let’s hide and kill someone! Just for fun, let’s ambush the innocent!
12 Let’s swallow them alive, like the grave ; let’s swallow them whole, like those who go down to the pit of death.
13 Think of the great things we’ll get! We’ll fill our houses with all the stuff we take.
14 Come, throw in your lot with us; we’ll all share the loot.”
15 My child, don’t go along with them! Stay far away from their paths.
16 They rush to commit evil deeds. They hurry to commit murder.
17 If a bird sees a trap being set, it knows to stay away.
18 But these people set an ambush for themselves; they are trying to get themselves killed.
19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money; it robs them of life.
20 Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square.
21 She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate:
22 “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?
23 Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
24 “I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come. I reached out to you, but you paid no attention.
25 You ignored my advice and rejected the correction I offered.
26 So I will laugh when you are in trouble! I will mock you when disaster overtakes you—
27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster engulfs you like a cyclone, and anguish and distress overwhelm you.
28 “When they cry for help, I will not answer. Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me.
29 For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.
30 They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them.
31 Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.
32 For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.
33 But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.”

Proverbs 12:1 - Hatred of Correction

1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

Proverbs 6:23 - Hatred of Life

23 For these Commands and this teaching are a Lamp to light the way ahead of you. The correction of discipline is the way to life.

[My point in including this one here about what hatred of things from Allah (swt) causes as a consequence from Him (swt). At Proverbs 12:1 to despise discipline is to hate correction. Here in Proverb 6:23 Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) continues that to despise discipline and correction is to hate life.]

Proverbs 8:36 - Hatred of Wisdom

36 But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death.”

1 Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!
2 On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads.
3 By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud,
4 “I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people.
5 You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding.
6 Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right,
7 for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception.
8 My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it.
9 My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge.
10 Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.
12 “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.
13 All who fear the LORD will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech.
14 Common sense and success belong to me. Insight and strength are mine.
15 Because of me, kings reign, and rulers make just decrees.
16 Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments.
17 “I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.
18 I have riches and honor, as well as enduring wealth and justice.
19 My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold, my wages better than sterling silver!
20 I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice.
21 Those who love me inherit wealth. I will fill their treasuries.
22 “The LORD formed me from the beginning, before he created anything else.
23 I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began.
24 I was born before the oceans were created, before the springs bubbled forth their waters.
25 Before the mountains were formed, before the hills, I was born—
26 before he had made the earth and fields and the first handfuls of soil.
27 I was there when he established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans.
28 I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established springs deep in the earth.
29 I was there when he set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when he marked off the earth’s foundations,
30 I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.
31 And how happy I was with the world he created; how I rejoiced with the human family!
32 “And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it.
34 Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home!
35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD .
36 But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death.”

Holy Quran Muhammad 28 - Hatred of the Good Pleasure of Allah (swt)

This because they followed that which called forth the Wrath of God, and they hated God’s good pleasure; so He made their deeds of no effect.

Holy Quran Muhammad 9 - Hatred of the Revelation of Allah (swt)

That is because they hate the Revelation of God; so He has made their deeds fruitless.

Holy Quran Zukhruf 78 - Hatred of Truth from Allah (swt)

Verily We have brought the Truth to you: but most of you have a hatred for Truth.

Holy Quran Saff 8 - Detest The Light of Allah (swt)

Their intention is to extinguish God’s Light (by blowing) with their mouths: But God will complete (the revelation of) His Light, even though the Unbelievers may detest (it).

Holy Quran Taubah 32 - Detest The Light of Allah (swt)

Fain would they extinguish God’s light with their mouths, but God will not allow but that His light should be perfected, even though the Unbelievers may detest (it).

Holy Quran Saff 9 - Detest the Religion of Truth

It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, that he may proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).

Holy Quran Taubah 33 - Detest the Religion of Truth

It is He Who hath sent His Apostle with guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).

Holy Quran Araf 45 - Reject The Akhira

"Those who would hinder (men) from the path of God and would seek in it something crooked: they were those who denied the Hereafter."

Holy Quran Hudi 19 - Reject The Akhira

"Those who would hinder (men) from the path of God and would seek in it something crooked: these were they who denied the Hereafter!"

Holy Quran Araf 146 - Reject the Signs of Allah (swt)

Those who behave arrogantly on the earth in defiance of right - them will I turn away from My signs: Even if they see all the signs, they will not believe in them; and if they see the way of right conduct, they will not adopt it as the way; but if they see the way of error, that is the way they will adopt. For they have rejected our signs, and failed to take warning from them.

Sunday, December 4, 2022

The Holy Scriptures on Neighbor. Being Civil. Perspectives in Islam. Good Deeds. Productivity Prophets. Expectations.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Nabi Muhammad (epbuh)

Look at how tight communal living with Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) is:

"If you can help your neighbor now, don't say, "Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you."" ~ Proverbs 3:28 NLT

"Never abandon a friend -- either yours or your father's. Then in your time of need, you won't have to ask your relatives for assistance. It is better to go to a neighbor than to a relative who lives far away." ~ Proverbs 27:10 NLT

We're seeing some wild stuff happening, some online bullying & trolling & we just got to remind about the basics of how to treat one another sometimes, and how to treat a neighbor. Why to be civil human beings in this country and the world. (Originally had the blog post link (from my non-Muslim Dawah blog) pertaining to everything to this point right after this sentence. But wanted to add more comment just now.)

https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2018/09/01/an-index-of-neighbor-in-the-holy-scriptures/

We sometimes get responses like, "When you ask, then ask Allah (swt) for what you need." This is true. Or we might get, "Be patient brother. Allah is with those who are patient." This is true. We'll also get, "You are too worried about the Dunya brother and not the Deen and the Akhira. Renounce the Dunya dear brother." It is true that this can be a blindspot in our thinking as humans on Earth. There is something of a heavy handedness on these perspectives. However, without the Dunya how else to stack good deeds for the Akhira? That concern getting good deeds on our individual Scales hasn't been retired or abrogated. Iqra, Salaat, Saum, Dhikr, Zakaat, Hajj, Qari are all a part of the accumulation of good deeds but so are fulfilling engagements and obligations, working, studying, trading, creating markets, etc. There is a lulling to sleep or lulling to inactivity of certain activities (and the importance of those certain activities) being justified by, "those things are not really a part of Iman or Ibadah." But those things which I mention in next paragraph are part of Iman and Ibadah.

But, also if you remember of me over the years I have made it about a 15 year mission to commemorate the Anbiya of Productivity, Nabi Salih (epbuh) - productivity & righteousness in the land, Nabi Shuaybi (epbuh) - measuring with just scales and the rulers giving to the people what is their due, Nabi Isa (epbuh) - productivity. Fig Tree. 3 Servants handed bags of gold, Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) - productivity, Nabi Yusuf (epbuh) - Optimal quality of life. Golden Mean. Don't spend to the Maximus but live in Optimus and save what is in excess of Optimus for periods of Minimus (to draw on savings to maintain Optimus) as well as Stores or Markets, Nabi Idris (epbuh) - Study. Education, Nabi Ibrahim (epbuh) - Fulfilling obligations and engagements, Nabi Muhammad (epbuh) - Not hindering from the Paths of Allah, Paths of Rigteousness.

So, Allah (swt) did not want us to be about asking Him (swt) to make a bag of money fall out of the sky. That is kind of Maidah or Feast from Heaven. Dhikr Allah, Notes & USA Muslim Economy: A Scene in the Holy Quran from the Last Supper of the Messiah (that took place with the Disciples) (muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com) He wants us to work to help ourselves in order to manifest the Help from Him. Allahu Nasiru. He also wanted us to help each other. To trade and traffic with each other by mutual goodwill. Not to kill, curse or be enemies to each other. Not to sit in a state of poverty and oppression, but to work to change that condition or move somewhere else to realize an optimal quality of life. (But very importantly to do your research on that country or place even if it is Islamic to see if you will actually be able to thrive there. This cannot be overemphasized.) Allah (swt) asked us to give of what we lawfully earned from the treasures and bounties of the Earth. Not from what we intend to store in Jannah. Not from the other Planets like some who are intending to colonize other Planets are thinking. I will just add a ton of graphics of all of these verses. Why choose to dismiss or minimize these perspectives?

So, we see this and can see that while there is no Ikraha in the Deen there are some perspectives of Al Islam that are not clear to most of us. Click any of these graphics to enlarge.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

There are a few Controversial Hadiths

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Nabi Muhammad (epbuh):

Someone used a controversial Hadith that assigns a Shaitan if you are late for Fajr salaat to make you sleepy and lazy all day. Personally, I am rarely late. But we have to be careful of the words that we use. Our Words can either bring a harvest of blessings or harvest of disastrous losses. Are not Shaitans insulting, harmful and injurious to people? Is it something to toy with? Does Allah (swt) use Shaitans to assist Him? When we look at the contemporary Romans are they not some of the most productive people in the world? Are they dealing with Chronic Fatigue and Narcolepsy while under the Government of the Kitab? While I would not wish it on them should those under the Government of the Quran have such a clause and condition on Fajr salaat? Should we place Shaitans in the homes of the people who believe to watch to see if they make a mistake? Will it follow the rules of why it was assigned? That is a Hell. Why wish such a thing on each other when Nabi Muhammad (saws) said to spread the salaams in order to share love that would make you worthy of Jannah?

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you of that which will strengthen love between you? Spread (the greeting of) salaam amongst yourselves.”
(Narrated by Muslim, 81).

To Surahtul Kahfi in the form of mancave.

When one chooses to use a "controversial" hadith, one should ask if they'd want it pronounced upon them. But we should also have an innate sense of reservation or shame about giving Amr to a "controversial" Hadith that would be harmful and injurious to another innocent Muslim.
Some hadiths are sound, and some are not sound. We have to permit the Amr of the Quranul Kareem to overrule/divorce any Hadith that is in conflict with any of the Laws, Principles and Rights within the Quran. That is needed for eternity. Those who do not, then the loss is their own.
The Sahabas would remove something that would be injurious, harmful or a trip hazard in the road or path.

Life narrowed down and being raised up blind through turning away from the Words of Allah.

Don't dabble with magic (Suhr, Jibt or Taghut). Can click any of the graphics to enlarge them.

A list of a handful of Controversial Hadiths. There are a few others to be careful of using on one another. The graphic concerning Wazara is intended to be combined with the black graphic beneath it making for a concerning scenario for the Hadith that is mentioned in the Wazara graphic.

Do not assist the adversary of a Muslim (which would be the evil one) against the Muslim. Do not ransom them to the evil ones. And there are a couple of other don'ts.

Ok, without thinking that I am crazy please check below how I grinded out the processing of this Hadith above to add to that it conflicts with the Holy Quran, and to explore the 4 possible scenarios or possible sequences of negative and positive, and which one the above Hadith contained in it. Lusts and Desires could connote "Ease" the Hellfire is made easy and the Paradise is made difficult...but according to the Quran that is for those who give the lie to the best.

We have to stop and sometimes ask ourselves, "What are we commanding in the Fellowship of the Spirit of Allah (swt)?" An example from Luke in the Injeel of what Amr or Command in the Spirit can do.

Blog Post: "How Allah and the Holy Quran Judge the Zalimun."
https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2021/02/how-allah-and-quran-judge-zalimun.html

Thursday, November 17, 2022

The Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment concerning Traditional and NonTraditional Marriages

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

May the peace and blessings of Allah (swt) be upon Nabi Muhammad (epbuh)

I have one more reflection today. I mentioned this one before. It is worth another mention. Give me a minute to compose it here.

Our Government is largely comprised of 2 Parties. Democrats considered liberals and left, and Republicans considered conservative and right. Democrats are strongly for the common wealth and good to the people, and the will of the people. Republicans tend to be more for the working class, wealthy, conserving and focusing on the wealth of the nation...defense, etc. Democrats will sometimes be willing to court the votes of those with nontraditional values to obtain votes. While Republicans will stand with traditional values, and maintaining wealth. But, the people in need, sick, poor, elderly could end up throwaways.

So, our Constitution has a lot of laws. The 1st Amendment establishes freedom of religion. But there is a clause known as the Establishment Clause which basically says that Government will be neither for nor against religion. The Founders did not want one branch of religion to come into power and then persecute another branch, and back in them days it was largely denominational differences of the Church and possibly some Judaic. But, different branches of the Church would have been prone to persecuting another branch of the Church. In the case of Wallace v Jaffree was referenced another case called Lemon v Kurtzman and it is from this case that we get what is called, "The Lemon Test" regarding enacting legislation or laws about religion. I will quote:

"Every analysis in this area must begin with consideration of the cumulative criteria developed by the Court over many years. Three such tests may be gleaned from our cases. First, the statute must have a secular legislative purpose; Second, its principle or primary effect must be one that neither advances nor inhibits religion; Finally, the statute must not foster an excessive government entanglement with religion." page 43 of Wallace v Jaffree

So, the point here is that nontraditional sexual practices should be regarded as a religion. This is supported by an Ayah of Quranul Kareem when Allah (swt) says, "following after your own desires can be considered like your god and religion", "45:23. Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart (and understanding), and put a cover on his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah (has withdrawn Guidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition?"

So, seeing nontraditional sexuality established as a religion, then our Government should make nontraditional sexualities subject to the Establishment Clause in which Government is neither for nor against religion. You don't want to create a climate of persecution but also do not want to put nontraditional sexualities on steroids. Basically send it back to "Don't ask. Don't tell."

Friday, September 2, 2022

“The Place of Worship” in the Holy Quran and in the Holy Bible.

Aoudhubillahi min al shaitanir rajeem.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun

As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh my dear respected brothers and sisters in Al Islam

Hasbuna Lahu Wa Nimal Wakil

The title of this piece is “The Place of Worship” in the Holy Quran and in the Holy Bible.

I am gonna present to you a series of statements obtained from the Holy Scriptures. When you think about this you will think it is cool for what you are holding in your hands. But, if someone does not think about it they'll probably say “This guy...I don't know what to say about him.”

1. If the Messenger = Lamp Spreading Light

2. And the 7 Lampstands with burning flmaes = 7 Spirits of God

3. And the 7 Lampstands = the 7 Temples

4. And the Word = a Lamp

5. And the Messenger = a Lamp

6. And the Messenger = with the Spirit from God

7. And the Messenger = Temple/Mosque or Place of Worship

8. And the Messenger = Word

9. And the Word = Messenger

10. And the Word = the Spirit of God

11. And the Word = Lamp

12. Then the Word = Place of Worship or Mosque/Ancient Houses of God

1. If the Messenger = Lamp Spreading Light

Holy Quran:
O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness, a Bearer of Glad Tidings, and Warner,-
And as one who invites to God’s (grace) by His leave, and as a lamp spreading light. ~ Surahtul Ahzab Ayats 45-46

2. And the 7 Lampstands with burning flames = 7 Spirits of God

Holy Bible:

And from the Throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder. And in front of the Throne were 7 Lampstands with burning flames. They were the 7 Spirits of God (Eli). ~ Revelations 4:5

3. And the 7 Lampstands = the 7 Temples

Holy Bible:

This is the meaning of the 7 Stars you saw in my right hand and the 7 gold lampstands: The 7 Stars are the Angels of the 7 Temples, and the 7 lampstands are the 7 Temples. ~ Revelations 1:20

4. And the Word = a Lamp

Holy Bible:

Your Word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. ~ Psalm 119:105

[This is speaking about paying attention to the Word of God.]

Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed to shut out the light? Of course not. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. Everything that is now hidden or secret will eventually be brought to light. Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand. And be sure to pay attention to what you hear. The more you do this, the more you will understand and even more besides. To those who are open to my teachings, more understanding will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they have will be taken away from them. ~ Mark 4:21-25

[This is speaking about paying attention to the Word of God.]

5. And the Messenger = a Lamp

Holy Quran:

O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness, a Bearer of Glad Tidings, and Warner,-
And as one who invites to God’s (grace) by His leave, and as a lamp spreading light. ~ Surahtul Ahzab Ayats 45-46

Holy Bible:

[This is speaking about paying attention to the Word of God.]

6. And the Messenger = with the Spirit from God

Holy Quran:

We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of apostles; We gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that whenever there comes to you an apostle with what ye yourselves desire not, ye are puffed up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others ye slay!

~ Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 87

Holy Bible:

John 14:17 (NLT)

He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.

John 14:26 (ASV)

But the Comforter, [even] the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

John 15:26 (YLT)

`And when the Comforter may come, whom I will send to you from the Father -- the Spirit of truth, who from the Father doth come forth, he will testify of me;

7. And the Messenger = Temple/Mosque or Place of Worship

Holy Bible:

Matthew 12:6

I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.

Revelation 21:22

I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

Psalm 118:22

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

8. And the Messenger = a Word

Holy Quran:

Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! God giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to God; ~ Surahtul Ali Imran Ayat 45

While he was standing in prayer in the chamber, the angels called unto him: "God doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya, witnessing the truth of a Word from God, and (be besides) noble, chaste, and a prophet,- of the (goodly) company of the righteous." ~ Surahtul Ali Imran Ayat 39

Comment 41. by Abdullah Yusuf Ali in his translation of the Meaning of the Holy Quran:

Those messages came as inspirations

To Muhammad as the need arose

On different occasions and in different places

He recited them, and they were recorded

By the Pen; they were imprinted on his heart

And mind, and on the memory

Of his loving disciples: as the body

Of Sacred Scriptures grew, it was arranged

For purposes of public prayer and reading:

This is the Book, or the Reading, or the Quran

Additional information:

And Prophet Muhammed (Nabi Muhammed) (saws) is known as the Quran walking.

9. A Word = The Messenger (same as above just opposite order)

Holy Quran:

Comment 41. by Abdullah Yusuf Ali in his translation of the Meaning of the Holy Quran:

Those messages came as inspirations

To Muhammad as the need arose

On different occasions and in different places

He recited them, and they were recorded

By the Pen; they were imprinted on his heart

And mind, and on the memory

Of his loving disciples: as the body

Of Sacred Scriptures grew, it was arranged

For purposes of public prayer and reading:

This is the Book, or the Reading, or the Quran

Additional information:

And Prophet Muhammed (Nabi Muhammed) (saws) is known as the Quran walking.

10. And the Word = the Spirit of God

Say, the Holy Spirit has brought the revelation from thy Lord in Truth, in order to strengthen those who believe, and as a Guide and Glad Tidings to Muslims. ~ Surahtul Nahli Ayat 102

11. And the Word = Lamp

Holy Quran:

And thus have We, by Our Command, sent inspiration to thee: thou knewest not (before) what was Revelation, and what was Faith; but We have made the (Qur’an) a Light, wherewith We guide such of Our servants as We will; and verily thou dost guide (men) to the Straight Way,- ~ Surahtul Shura Ayat 52

If thou bring them not a revelation, they say: "Why hast thou not got it together?" Say: "I but follow what is revealed to me from my Lord: this is (nothing but) lights from your Lord, and Guidance, and mercy, for any who have faith." ~ Surahtul Araf Ayat 203

It was We who revealed the Torah (to Moses): therein is Guidance and Light. By its standard have been judged the Jews, by the prophets who bowed (as in Islam) to Allah.s will, by the rabbis and the doctors of law: for to them was entrusted the protection of Allah.s book, and they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not my signs for a miserable price. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers. ~ Surahtul Maidah Ayat 44

And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein is Guidance and Light, and Confirmation of the Torah that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah.

Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah hath revealed therein. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) those who rebel. ~ Surahtul Maidah Ayat 46-47

Holy Bible:

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. ~ Psalm 119:105

[This is speaking about paying attention to the Word of God.]

12. Then the Word = Place of Worship or Mosque/Ancient Houses of God

Holy Quran:

Verily He Who ordained the Qur’an for thee, will bring thee back to the Place of Return. Say: "My Lord knows best who it is that brings true guidance, and who is in manifest error." ~ Surahtul Qasas Ayat 85

Abdullah Yusuf Ali Commentary on Surahtul Qasas Ayat 85:

That is: order in His wisdom and mercy that the Quran should be revealed, containing guidance for conduct in this life and the next, and further ordered that it should be read out and taught and its principles observed in practice. It is because of this teaching and preaching that the holy Prophet was persecuted, but as Allah sent the Quran, He will see that those who follow it will not eventually suffer, but be restored to happiness in the Place of Retum, for which see next note.

* Place of Return: (1) a title of Makkah; (2) the occasion when we shall be restored to the Presence of our Lord. It is said that this verse was revealed at Juhfa, on the road from Makkah to Madinah, a short distance from Makkah on the Hijrat journey. The Prophet was sad at heart, and this was given as consolation to him. If this was the particular occasion, the general meaning would refer the Place of Return to the occasion of the Resurrection, when all true values will be restored, however they may be disturbed by the temporary interference of evil in this life.

* Allah knows the true from the false, and if we are persecuted for our Faith and attacked or spoken ill of because we dare to do right, our surest refuge is an appeal to Allah rather than to men.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali Commentary on Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 129:

v.129 : How beautiful this prayer is, and how aptly it comes in here in the argument! Such Paganism or star-worship or planet-worship as there was in Abraham’s time was first cleared out of Mecca by Abraham. This is the chief meaning of "sanctification" or purification in ii. 125, although of course physical cleanliness is (in physical conditions) a necessary element of purification in the higher sense. Abraham and his elder son Ismail then built the Kaba and established the rites and usages of the sacred city. He was thus the founder of the original Islam (which is as old as mankind) in Arabia. As becomes a devout man, he offers and dedicates the work to God in humble supplication, addressing Him as the All-Hearing and the All-Knowing. He then asks for a blessing on himself and his progeny generally, bot the children of his eldest-born Ismail and his younger son Isaac. With prophetic vision he foresees that there will be corruption and backsliding in both branches of his family: Mecca will house 360 idols, and Jerusalem will become a harlot city (Ezekiel xvi. 15), a city of abomination. But the light of Islam will shine, and reclaim the lost people in both branches and indeed in all the world. So he prays for God’s mercy, addressing Him as the Oft-Returning Most Merciful. And finally he foresees in Mecca an Apostle teaching the people as one "of their own", and in their own beautiful Arabic language; he asks for a blessing on Muhammad’s ministry, appealing to the Power and Wisdom of God.

Another example of the idolatry that result in Allah leaving is here in what took place in Jerusalem:

7 The LORD said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place where I will rest my feet. I will live here forever among the people of Israel. They and their kings will not defile my holy name any longer by their adulterous worship of other gods or by honoring the relics of their kings who have died. 8 They put their idol altars right next to mine with only a wall between them and me. They defiled my holy name by such detestable sin, so I consumed them in my anger. 9 Now let them stop worshiping other gods and honoring the relics of their kings, and I will live among them forever. 10 “Son of man, describe to the people of Israel the Temple I have shown you, so they will be ashamed of all their sins. Let them study its plan, 11 and they will be ashamed of what they have done. Describe to them all the specifications of the Temple—including its entrances and exits—and everything else about it. Tell them about its decrees and laws. Write down all these specifications and decrees as they watch so they will be sure to remember and follow them. 12 And this is the basic law of the Temple: absolute holiness! The entire top of the mountain where the Temple is built is holy. Yes, this is the basic law of the Temple. ~ Ezekiel 43:7-12

That although the physical existence of the Mosque and Temples were in Mecca and Jerusalem, when the Word of God no longer prevails in the House and idols and abominations take over, then the Place of Worship really no longer is existing though it is there physically for the eyes to see, spiritually it is something very different. This is something that had happened after Prophets Abraham and Ismail built the Kaaba, some time later it fell to 360 idols, as well as, in the Temples of Jerusalem. The Kalima of Allah (swt) is important to the (physical and spiritual) existence of the Place of Worship.

Holy Quran:

Behold. We gave the site to Ibrahim (saws), of the Sacred House, (Saying); Associate not anything (in worship) with Me; and sanctify My House for those who compass round, or stand up, or bow down, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer) ~ Surahtul Hajj Ayat 26

Surahtul Ikhlas (The Chapter of the Purity)

Say: He is God, the One and Only;

God, the Eternal, Absolute;

He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;

And there is none like unto Him. ~ Surahtul Ikhlas Ayat 1-4

All of this was said to reach the conclusion that, 12. Then the Word = Place of Worship or Mosque/Ancient Houses of God.