Understanding Islam Community - Islamic Discussions http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/ Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:08:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/images/misc/rss.png Understanding Islam Community - Islamic Discussions http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/ Tashahhud http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10134-Tashahhud&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:34:28 GMT Salam alaikum,

I converted to Islam approximately one year ago. a few months ago i read about Dr. Bilal Philipps' opinion that the Tashahhud should be shirk.
Now my questions:
1. is the tashahhud really obligatory in prayer and does skipping it nullify the prayer ?
2. this was a question raised on 06-Oct-1999 i found on your site:

Title:
Regarding the Tashahhud during Sala'h

I paste here only the last part of the answer (i'm especially interested in the last sentence ):

As far as your question regarding whether or not did the Prophet (pbuh) recite the words of the Durud Shareef during his Tashahhud is concerned, in my opinion, the Prophet (pbuh) never recited the Durud Shareef during his Tashahhud and did not even tell people to recite the Durud Shareef in any specific words during their Tashahhud. The Prophet (pbuh) only asked the people to pray for him during their Tashahhud. It is not necessary therefore to use any specific words of supplications or the Durud Shareef during the Tashahhud. If these supplications are offered in any other words than are normally used, it cannot be termed as incorrect.


So would changing the Tashahhud to “al-salaamu ‘ala al-nabiy wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu (peace be upon the Prophet and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings)”
source:http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/127512/tashahhud
be okay too (because i would prefer that version in prayer) or would that be a bid'ah because this version is not so much proven in hadeeth ?

3. is bid'ah shirk akbar ?

Salam alaikum ]]> Islamic Discussions thisandthat http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10134-Tashahhud Dilemma http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10133-Dilemma&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:06:32 GMT Dear people, I need your advice. About 3 months a go I met a muslim man. We talk almost everyday on the phone. At first he was very consistent about getting married with me. I still have a couple of years to go with school. I dont want to get married before Im ready because the financial... Dear people,

I need your advice.

About 3 months a go I met a muslim man. We talk almost everyday on the phone.
At first he was very consistent about getting married with me. I still have a couple
of years to go with school. I dont want to get married before Im ready because the financial
dependancy. He is a good man and he wants to wait. But I am afraid that keeping contact with him
for so long without getting married will lead us to talking about the haram stuff and eventually
to not get married. And that will mean that I have wasted my time and dissappointed my Lord.

What do you advice me to do.
Should I stop this contact? ]]> Islamic Discussions Moeltazima http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10133-Dilemma Who was the first Apostle of Allah on earth ? http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10131-Who-was-the-first-Apostle-of-Allah-on-earth&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:38:35 GMT I learned something today. According to Muhammad, Noah was the first Apostle of Allah on Earth !!

Bukhari :: Volume 6, Book 60, Number 3:

Narrated Anas:

The Prophet said, "On the Day of Resurrection the Believers will assemble and say, 'Let us ask somebody to intercede for us with our Lord.' So they will go to Adam and say, 'You are the father of all the people, and Allah created you with His Own Hands, and ordered the angels to prostrate to you, and taught you the names of all things; so please intercede for us with your Lord, so that He may relieve us from this place of ours.' Adam will say, 'I am not fit for this (i.e. intercession for you).' Then Adam will remember his sin and feel ashamed thereof. He will say, 'Go to Noah, for he was the first Apostle, Allah sent to the inhabitants of the earth.' They will go to him and Noah will say,..."


I wonder what happened with Adam being the First Prophet of Allah on earth ? I guess Muhammad forgot it simply. ]]> Islamic Discussions sumuque http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10131-Who-was-the-first-Apostle-of-Allah-on-earth Why Ramadan is not one of the four sacred months ? http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10127-Why-Ramadan-is-not-one-of-the-four-sacred-months&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:57:13 GMT Salam all . Almighty ALLAH mentioned in the Qur’an that there are four scared/restricted months (Ashahur Haram) in the year , which are special in the eyes of Almighty GOD . In the same time Almighty GOD mentioned the name of only one month in Qur’an which is Shaharul Ramadan . Almighty GOD... Salam all . Almighty ALLAH mentioned in the Qur’an that there are four scared/restricted months (Ashahur Haram) in the year , which are special in the eyes of Almighty GOD . In the same time Almighty GOD mentioned the name of only one month in Qur’an which is Shaharul Ramadan . Almighty GOD regards it very unique because this is the month when the Qur’an was revealed and fasting is decreed for the Muttaqi. One night in this month , e.g., Lailatul Qadar is being announced to be better than thousand months , which obviously qualified month of Ramadan to be the superior than any other months in the year .


But the Hadith writers excluded this very sacred month of Ramadan to be one of those four sacred months and put Rajab (7) , Dhul-Qa’da (11) , Dhul-Hijja (12) and Muharram (1) in the list .

Do you think that Ramadan is less sacred than those four months mentioned above ? ]]> Islamic Discussions Union http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10127-Why-Ramadan-is-not-one-of-the-four-sacred-months Which direction did Prophet pbuh say his prayers prior to age 40 http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10123-Which-direction-did-Prophet-pbuh-say-his-prayers-prior-to-age-40&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:03 GMT My query is in reference to verses 142-145 of Baqrah. They provide the directive regarding change in direction of Qiblah, they state the prophet to change the direction from bait ul maqdas to masjid ul Haraam. My understanding is that prophet pbuh was a follower of deen i ibrahimi prior to... My query is in reference to verses 142-145 of Baqrah. They provide the directive regarding change in direction of Qiblah, they state the prophet to change the direction from bait ul maqdas to masjid ul Haraam.

My understanding is that prophet pbuh was a follower of deen i ibrahimi prior to becoming a prophet aged 40 and did pilgrimmage and offered salaah. Would he then not be bowing towards Kaabah anyway? Prophet pbuh would become aware of Bani Israel and their alterations in their divine scripture including that of Kaaba for bait ul ail after revelation of Quran. So why did he say his prayers towards bait ul maqdas? and cirumnaviagte Kaaba? ]]> Islamic Discussions DocW http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10123-Which-direction-did-Prophet-pbuh-say-his-prayers-prior-to-age-40 Revitalizing Project for Understanding-Islam.com http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10119-Revitalizing-Project-for-Understanding-Islam.com&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:22:00 GMT Dear all,

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Regards ]]> Islamic Discussions Ron http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10119-Revitalizing-Project-for-Understanding-Islam.com Jesus without a father? http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10114-Jesus-without-a-father&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:39:56 GMT Why would God create a man without a father and make him a prophet for mankind to follow? Did God intend on proving a point or was he testing humanity on their faith? Why would God create a man without a father and make him a prophet for mankind to follow?

Did God intend on proving a point or was he testing humanity on their faith? ]]> Islamic Discussions lovethetruth http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10114-Jesus-without-a-father Intercession of the prophet(s) and other noble men http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10098-Intercession-of-the-prophet(s)-and-other-noble-men&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:02:43 GMT Will the intercession of the prophet(s)/noble men be accepted on the day of judgment? Will the intercession of the prophet(s)/noble men be accepted on the day of judgment? ]]> Islamic Discussions lovethetruth http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10098-Intercession-of-the-prophet(s)-and-other-noble-men TAQWA http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10088-TAQWA&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:55:41 GMT The word is mentioned several times in Quran. People define it as "fear ALLAH" but I know it's beyond than that.
Then, what is exactly the Taqwa? And who is the Taqi? ]]> Islamic Discussions faithful http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10088-TAQWA Strange Indeed!!!!!!! http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10082-Strange-Indeed!!!!!!!&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:28:42 GMT Narrated Abu Qilaba: "Anas said, "Some people of 'Ukl or 'Uraina tribe came to Medina and its climate did not suit them. So the Prophet ordered them to go to the herd of (Milch) camels and to drink their milk and urine (as a medicine). So they went as directed and after they became healthy, they killed the shepherd of the Prophet and drove away all the camels. The news reached the Prophet early in the morning and he sent (men) in their pursuit and they were captured and brought at noon. He then ordered to cut their hands and feet (and it was done), and their eyes were branded with heated pieces of iron, They were put in 'Al-Harra' and when they asked for water, no water was given to them." Abu Qilaba said, "Those people committed theft and murder, became infidels after embracing Islam and fought against Allah and His Apostle . (Sahih Bukhari, Ablutions (Wudu'), Volume 1, Book 4, Number 234)"


I have little idea what to make of it. Need some elaboration from someone regarding this. ]]> Islamic Discussions Zees http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10082-Strange-Indeed!!!!!!! Who told Muhammad to face Jerusalem ? http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10080-Who-told-Muhammad-to-face-Jerusalem&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:34:28 GMT Here is a simple observation for your consideration. We all know Muhammad worshiped for a long time facing Jerusalem .. My question is who told Him to face the Jerusalem and why ? If it was Allah then why He changed his mind later and gave Muhammad permission to worship Kabaa, which is by the... Here is a simple observation for your consideration. We all know Muhammad worshiped for a long time facing Jerusalem .. My question is who told Him to face the Jerusalem and why ?

If it was Allah then why He changed his mind later and gave Muhammad permission to worship Kabaa, which is by the way also very problematic. First where is the command in Quran asking Muhammd to face the Jerusalem ? If its not in Quran then is it Muhammad's own decision ? if Yes then What was the reason ?

In Tafsir of 02:143 wrote by Jalalyn we read; Link

"the Prophet (s) used to face it in prayer, but when he emigrated he was commanded to face the Holy House [of Jerusalem], in order to win the hearts of the Jews..... "

So purpose of this whole action to win the hearts of Jews ? Great !! But when the refused Muhammad changed his mind and turned to Kabaa. Few problems for Muhammad and Muslims, first of all, changing the Qibla to Jerusalem was against the Quranic commands, in which Allah glorified the importance of Kabaa.

03:96 Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin (the mankind and jinns).

I mean here is Allah telling Muhammad that look, this is the importance of Kabaa for you and for Muslims, and yet you want to believe that He then change his mind and asked Muhammad to face Jerusalem, which is a less important place of worship ? or was there a place of worship at that time ?

We know there is no evidence from Quran where it was mentioned that Allah ordered Muhammad to face Jerusalem, this was his own decision to win the hearts of Jews, forgetting Allah is asking him to do something else, yet very conveniently when He failed, He simply "invented" a revelation justifying his turning to Kabaa. How nice !

02:144 Verily! We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's SAW) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid- al-Haram (at Makkah). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction. Certainly, the people who were given the Scriptures (i.e. Jews and the Christians) know well that, that (your turning towards the direction of the Ka'bah at Makkah in prayers) is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.

However, its not over yet, because at the time of changing to Kabaa, the Kabaa was full of idols and pictures of former Prophets!! so eventually what Muhammad was doing, he was asking followers to bow Idols, which He himself apparently did not like very much !

Volume 2, Book 26, Number 671:

Narrated Ibn Abbas:

When Allah's Apostle came to Mecca, he refused to enter the Ka'ba with idols in it. He ordered (idols to be taken out). So they were taken out. The people took out the pictures of Abraham and Ishmael holding Azlams in their hands. Allah's Apostle said, "May Allah curse these people. By Allah, both Abraham and Ishmael never did the game of chance with Azlams." Then he entered the Ka'ba and said Takbir at its corners but did not offer the prayer in it.

Do we need any other evidence ? Quran contain personal feelings of Muhammad and His desires and Muhammad did what ever He wanted to do, the above is a very small piece of evidence. Muhammad could change his mind whenever its favorable for him, He even broke his own oaths and allowed Muslims to do the same thing.

Muslim Book 015, Number 4057:

'Adi b. Hatim reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: He who took an oath, but he found something else better than that, should do that which is better and break his oath. ]]> Islamic Discussions sumuque http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10080-Who-told-Muhammad-to-face-Jerusalem Yunus and his fleeing http://uiforum.uaeforum.org/showthread.php?10079-Yunus-and-his-fleeing&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:03:41 GMT http://arabicgems.wordpress.com/2008...runaway-slave/


al-Salāmu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullāh,

The Story of Prophet Yunus in the Qur’an is told only briefly in Surah al-Anbiya and Surah Saffat, although he is referred to elsewhere, such as al-Qalam. In brief, he was sent to a people whose unresponsiveness to him and his message led to him leaving them in frustration. In Saffat (37:139-140), the most high describes his departure by saying:

و إن يونس لمن المرسلين. إذ أبق إلى الفلك المشحون.
“And Yunus was one of the Messengers; when he ran to the laden ship.”

In explaining the word ( أبق ), some exegetes gloss it as ( تباعد ) ‘to move away’; ( فزع ) ‘to flee’; or most commonly, ( هرب ) ‘to run away’. In my translation above, I rendered it simply as “ran”.

But the words given as estimates for ( أبق ) are simply that: an estimation of the approximate meaning. They do not allow us an understanding of the intricacy of this instance of word choice and usage in the Qur’an. ( أبق ) is not merely to flee; it is used for the ( آبق ), a slave who escapes and runs away from his master.

But as we know, Yunus is not technically a slave, not through birth nor through any other means. So why the usage of the specific term ( أبق )? It is, incidentally, used only this once in the entire book!

The application of the term with respect to him is justified, some exegetes say, because of his fleeing away from his people without the permission of his Lord. In this manner, his fleeing from his responsibility and the people he had been entrusted with is being compared to the slave who, instead of fulfilling his duties, runs away from his master.

Some say that the term ( أبق ) refers not only to a slave who runs away, but one who does so without the type of reason that might justify his departure, such as persecution or extremely difficult conditions. If this is correct, it adds a further nuance to the choice of the word ( أبق ), in describing the condition of the Prophet Yunus as one not warranting his flight.

The metaphoric usage of ( أبق ) thus demonstrates the relationship Yunus had with his master, and serves as a strict reminder to us as well. We, like Yunus, are servants of Allah and cannot flee from him nor his command.

This added insight into the hapax legomenon ( أبق ) demonstrates yet again the absolute brilliance of the language of the Qur’an; it manages to convey deep meaning and lessons to us even with the placing of a single word.
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I have a priori wikipedia's explanation:
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