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| This drawing references the winged horse that carried Nabi Muhammed (saws) from the Mosque in Jerusalem to Jannah. Events that took place in Jerusalem form a very significant structure of the study of topics of the Holy Quran itself. |
Aoudhubillahi
min al shaitanir rajeem.
Bismi
Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi
Inna
Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun
Ash Shahadu an La Ilaha illa Allah
Wa ash shahadu an Muhammedan Abdul Allah Wa Rasul Allah
Ash Shahadu an La Ilaha illa Allah
Wa ash shahadu an Muhammedan Abdul Allah Wa Rasul Allah
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 flames = 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
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
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:
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.]
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.
And a Word = The Messenger (same as above just opposite order)
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.
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
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.]
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, both 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 results 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.
