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The Islamic concept of "Prophet" is not what is generally understood - it is not simply "one who fortells the future". The word is Nabiyy - from the root naba'a meaning "to be high, lofty", "giving news", "relaying information". Nubuwwat (Prophet-hood) is given by Allah Al Wahaab (The...

I like this ! Something came to mind both times I read it : The Hayatud-Dunya (Life of this World) is described in many ways in Quran - mostly as Ghuroor (Illusory) and as Mata'a. Mata'a means "to carry a thing away", "comfort", "ease", "enjoyment", "provision", "household goods", "utensils"...

Here is a Sufi spin: (Qurban). The Day of the Great Festival, the Festival of the Sacrifice (Eid al adha), is that timeless moment when the slave stands in the Presence of Oneness having naughted, annihilated, slaughtered and sacrificed his own self. If only an atom of his own self remains, he...

In Islam there is no "burning to ash" - the meat is to be eaten.

The Arabic word for "command" and/or "decree" is Amr. The Amr of Allah is mentioned throughout Quran. "To demand" in Arabic is talaba meaning "to demand", "to desire" as well as "to seek", "to follow" and "to search". Forms of this root are used in Quran but never in reference to Allah.

It is important, I think, to distinguish between "demand" and "command". I found a good distinction and have it here: As nouns the difference between demand and command is that demand is the desire to purchase goods and services while command is an order, a compelling task given to an inferior...

I do not believe Allah needs us to offer sacrifice. I also do not believe Allah needs us to pray, or worship in any way, or to meditate, be charitable, humble, loving and forgiving. I do not believe Allah needs us to be saved or enlightened, to evolve or transcend. I do not believe Allah...

Well said. I understand the sacrifice of animals to be an act of obedient worship. Offering sacrifice, with the proper intention, is a means of bringing the worshiper closer to Allah Al Qareeb. One of the words for sacrifice in Arabic is Qurban, from the root Qariba meaning "to...

These verses speak about the sin of Shirk, meaning "to associate", "to have a partner or ascribe partnership" - it is often translated "polytheism" . It certainly means that a person will be held accountable for Shirk, but what that means exactly is not so definite. It is understood by most...

I don't think Desire itself is a sin or ignorance, but I do think unchecked Desire does come forth from both the ignorant & un-enlightened. Can an ignorant person be "Saved" - can an "Enlightened" person be damned or "Un-saved" ?

In the name of Allah, The Compassionate, The Merciful. 1. Say, “He is Allah The One. 2. Allah, The Absolute 3. He does not give birth, nor is He born 4. And there is not one comparable to Him.” (Quran 112)

No - I was referring to Bhak's meat eating killer theory. Certainly don't believe Allah is a man - or a human, I know that many people do or believe that humanity as a whole or the perfection of humanity is "God"; which is fine, it's just not what I believe.

99.9 percent of criminals use toilet paper

I think we probably are predisposed to believe in magic - spiritual or supernatural things - if so, then why ? What is the purpose this predisposition? Is it a flaw of Nature ? Or do our predispositions exists for a reason ? - I think they do exist for a reason and some of these reasons may...

Allah knows best is - for me and every Muslim I've known - a way of saying: "everything I just said might be dead ass wrong, so seek and trust in The All-Knowing". And it acknowledges that, while I may be correct in what I'm saying - there is still more to know about it, could be put in a...

Beauty and attractiveness can be very useful qualities IMO. Would not good looks - attractiveness - help a good politician do good things even better ? Giving him or her the ability to persuade more people to support their good ideas and implement their plans ? As would good speaking...

I agree with you RJM, that there are differences between Spiritual and Natural Laws; however I do believe there are correspondences, so that an understanding of one, can give insight into the other. One of our Pillars of Faith is Zakaah, which is the annual alms giving of 2.5 % of one's excess...

وَيَسأَلونَكَ عَنِ الرّوحِ ۖ قُلِ الرّوحُ مِن أَمرِ رَبّي وَما أوتيتُم مِنَ العِلمِ إِلّا قَليلًا "They question you concerning the Ruh (Spirit) - Say, ‘The Ruh (Spirit) is of the Amr (Command) of my Lord, and you have not been given knowledge of it except a little"...

Well there is something to be said for aesthetics.

On the longer version of this post - what's in this exerpt - caught my attention. Is Surah 112 of The Quran Allah is called by one of His Names - As-Samaad - commonly translated "The Eternal-Absolute". One translation says "Needless". This is the only time this name is used in Quran. This...