Bismillah [IslamCity] Al-Khitab (Address Mode) & Al-Iltifat (Modal Switch)
In the Name of the One who gave all things their speech Al-Khitab (Address Mode) & Al-Iltifat (Modal Switch) http://www.untiredwithloving.org/khitab.html Based upon the seminal work of Grand Sage Jalaled-Din Suyuti the Addressing expressions of Qur’an are explored for the purpose of the English reader to develop a ‘feel’ for the Prophetic Language, without the need to become a scholar of Arabic. http://www.untiredwithloving.org/khitab.html#Iltifat_contrast The addressing modes of Qur’an are often switched, from one to the other, and the purpose behind such modal-switches are explored via the language of the ‘difference method’ of Alrfred North Whitehead in Process & Reality and extended by the Sufism’s terminology of Ta’ayyun (Contrast). The purpose of the metaphysics is not to declare or determine a final truth, for all truths reside with Al-Haqq (The Absolute Truth, Allah) and none with any servants, the true purpose is to develop a LANGUAGE to describe as wide as possible and as general as possible the terminologies of Qur’anic addressing. http://www.untiredwithloving.org/khitab.html#handedness Peculiar ‘handedness’ is discovered within the address-switches of Qur’an which indicates a sort of symmetry-breakage that resembles the Homochirality of the organic molecules within the living organisms, as Homochirality indicates the symmetry-breakage to support life, the handedness of the Qur’anic modal-switches are there to support spiritual life! --DARA The Eyeless Lion
Bismillah [IslamCity] Taht (Underneath)
Your Beauty tears every seed asunder Taht (Underneath) http://www.untiredwithloving.org/taht.html This is an exposition on the standing phrase ‘gardens flows from underneath rivers’. --DARA The Eyeless Lion
Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: Teachings of the Qur`aan: Al-Anfaal - Aayaat 50-58
Salaam and thank you for this post. In specific the agreements with the disbelievers are those visa and immigration/naturalization all of us have signed with the western countries we have immigrated to. Most Muslims have not read what they signed when they accepted the permanent residencies and citizenships of countries like US. In most those agreement the signer has agreed to abide by all the laws of that country + not to take part in any activity against that country + to defend the country against aggressors. According to these verses and the Tafsir, if you have acquired e.g. the green card of USA or their citizenship and you see that they are cruelly killing the Muslims overseas in thousands, and if you are to understand this as a clear violation of the agreement you had with them when you became a resident or citizen, you must RETURN YOUR GREEN CARD OR REVOKE YOUR CITIZENSHIP and seek another country where they are not killing Muslims: 4:97 When angels take the souls of those who die in sin against their souls, they say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men will find their abode in Hell,- What an evil refuge! 39:10 Say: "O ye my servants who believe! Fear your Lord, good is (the reward) for those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!" Yes this return of your papers after a lifetime of living in such country is painful and full of loss, but when the angels take your soul you are not ZAALIMI ANFUSIHIM those living in sins against themselves, thus one sure path to the Fire blocked for you. There are gangsters amongst us in the western countries who encourage our beloved children to take part in illegal activities against the very nations who granted us immigration. This is evil and un-befitting the character of a Muslim: 4:135 O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest ye swerve, and if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well- acquainted with all that ye do. Let's stand firm on the side of justice and in these dark days that very justice is FOR SURE against our own persons, against our parents, against our immediate families, against the poor of us and the rich us, for the evil is wide spread on this planet amongst all people. It is befitting the Muslim to be poor and homeless and mocked by people than to both eat from the unlawful (Haram) and busy himself with criminal activities in a nation that gave him a refuge and a home for his family. Faqir (Pauper), Dara O Shayda --- In islamcity@yahoogroups.com, "K a r i m a" wrote: > > > > > > > > > B i s m i l l a a h i r R a h m a a n i r R a h e e m > > > Teachings of the Qur`aan > > > Al-Anfaal > Soorah 8 > > > > Soorah 50-58 > > Ayub A. Hamid > > ___ > > > > Death in the battlefield was not the only consequence that the Makkans faced. There was much more trouble waiting for them for their disbelief and rebellion against Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. > > 50 If you could only see when the angels took the souls of those who disbelieved, striking their faces and their backs, and saying, "Taste the punishment of burning. 51 This is for what your own hands have sent on ahead; and the reality is that Allaah is never even a bit unjust to His slaves." > > When the Makkans were dying in the battlefield, the angels of death took their souls out of their body harshly and painfully, while striking them as well. In addition, they also gave them the news of how they will burn in Hell. Although the treatment they received and the punishment prepared for them may sound harsh, their crimes were equally heinous. Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala's justice is perfect and the punishment exactly equals the crime, without being even a tiny bit unfair. > > It was not the Makkans only who were being treated that way. Every community that rejected and opposed a messenger of Allaah was treated in that manner. > > 52 This is just like what happened to the people of Fir'own (Pharaoh) and to those before them: they disbelieved in Allaah's Signs, so Allaah seized them for their sins. Surely Allaah is Strong, Severe in punishing. >
Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: Now Open - Scholarships for Universities -Ummul-Qura, Madinah, Riyadh
Salaam I was in Saudi Arabia for one year (2006) looking for opportunities to learn Arabic. I visited all the listed universities in your ad and found this: 1. Umul-Qura U, where I my apt was, had a center for teaching Arabic to foreign students and it was simply LOCKED and looked dusty and unused. 2. I did find some Americans who were so called learning Arabic and all ended up teaching English in Jeddah! 3. Met number of officials in the universities and none had interest in teaching any measure of Arabic literature to the foreigners 4. A friend suggested to go to a local place were they taught Arabic to the foreigners and it was nothing but a shady unprofessional ghetto like place with no clear list of staff and objectives 5. I made friends with some of the Americans who were so called learning Arabic in Saudi Arabia and all I heard were cheesy business ideas and truly misguided individuals abused by the lack of discipline and clear direction for the Prophetic Language. 6. Then totally disappointed appealed to some of the high school principals and they introduced me to some university officials. On the phone they made it clear that they want me to learn their DOGMA or DOCTRINE of how Islam should be implemented, for 4 years and then upon their approval of my person, I would be allowed to study serious Arabic under their group. 7. I told them that I am a Kafir a disbeliever from America and would like to PAY to learn Arabic and learn Islam through the original Prophetic Language, while I agree to follow all the Islam rules in the university. They denied me any help and cooperations. (obviously they knew I was not a Kafir but...) 8. I flew to Riyadh... same story 9. Finally I made friends with some generous students at Ummul-Qura U, we made an exchange I practiced conversational English with them and they housed me on campus and taught me Arabic that I needed. I returned at the end of 2006, purchased all the grammar books necessary for my research and may Allah forgive highly paid university officials in Saudi Arabi for neglecting their duties. I must say, the Royal family, may Allah bless them, paid the universities in FULL to teach and research not just Arabic but all sciences, but the lazy sluggish and job-protecting university officials denied the Royal family to see a return on their investment. Allahul Musta'anu Ala Ma Tasifun.... DAra --- In islamcity@yahoogroups.com, ALBaseerah Org wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Learn Arabic Language > > Study in Prestigious Universities -- on scholarships -- > > Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh > > > Dear OIC students, as you all know we are working very closely with officials of universities in Saudi Arabia Alhamdulillaah many Students were accepted while some are waiting for their acceptance latter for upcoming semester insha Allaah. > > We are absolutely commited to help you learn the Arabic Language in Islamic and Arabic environment. We are constantly looking for opportunities to help students get accepted in most prestegious universities. > > If you have a strong desire to learn Arabic Languge and wish to study in Islamic Universities (Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh) then we will do our best to help you get accepted insha Allaah. > > This is a FREE service to serve Islaam and Muslims and is open to all Muslims throught the world, may Allaah accept it from us. > > > To apply please email the Application to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Application can be found at : >http://www.albaseerah.org/university/registration.doc > > > > - Schedule- > > Weekly Lectures - OIC-- Online Intensive Courses > > http://www.albaseerah.org/audio/schedule.htm > > > > > On-Line Exam -AQ101- Click here > > > > > > > > > Aqeedah Course: AQ101 > http://www.albaseerah.org/course/past.htm > > Al-Qawaaid Al-Arbaa > By Imam Muhammed Ibn Abdul-Wahhab Rahimahullaah. > > Click HERE for TEXT > > Click HERE for AUDIO > > Click HERE for Students Notes > > Date = May 30 - June 1st (All day long online test) > > Location = Ready to take exam ? Please click HERE > > > Questions= For ongoing discussion about exam please click HERE > > All qualified participants will be awarded certificate, For more details please visit: Certification -Degrees > > http://www.albaseerah.org/course/certificate.htm > > If you have any question please visit our discussion Forums: >Intensive Courses in Islamic Sciences > Students' Lounge > > > http://www.albaseerah.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11 > > > For
Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: Expansion of Haram Ordered - Prices to soar - Demolitions Begins
Salaam No matter what happens there, it is incumbent upon us to cooperate and help the local authorities, regardless of our ethnic or political differences. These are sacred grounds and the meaning of SACRED (Haram) means there should be no fighting or arguing upon this land. > Al-Dahlawi, however, pointed out that low-income people, including pilgrims, would find it difficult to get accommodation close to the Haram after the demolitions. There is plenty of space for the poor to sit and lay down and rest around the Haram and the Yard outside. People should not treat these grounds as vacation sites and unfortunately both the poor and the rich they mistreat these grounds like a regular park. You do not go there to relax and eat and drink, you go there to remember Allah and Messenger. I ask Allah to guide the Suadi authorities and the local merchants to treat these lands with care and caress that they deserve and may Allah reward them for their good and forgive their evil. Dara O Shayda Khurasani --- In islamcity@yahoogroups.com, "Shahid." wrote: > > Expansion of Haram Ordered > > > Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has approved an expansion of the Grand Mosque's northern courtyard, Prince Miteb, minister of municipal and rural affairs. Prince Miteb said the project would include construction of pedestrian tunnels and a service station. > > > The royal approval covers expropriation of real estate on the northern and northwestern sides of the mosque, covering an area of 300,000 square meters. > > > "Special committees have begun estimating the value of real estate in the area in order to expropriate them for the purpose," Prince Miteb told the Saudi Press Agency. "The technical team for the expansion will continue its work until the project is completed on time," he added. > > > Sami Al-Harbi, a businessman who owns property in Shamiya, said most buildings in the area have been constructed in a haphazard manner. "The areas of Shamiya and Sulaimaniya, located close to the Haram, have not witnessed any major expansions in the past". > > > Abdullah Sulaiman Al-Mushat, who owns hotels in Shamiya, said new real estate projects would spring up in the area in order to accommodate a growing number of Haj and Umrah pilgrims. He hoped the government would pay generous compensation to real estate owners in the area. > > > Hani Al-Hazimi, another Saudi businessman, said expropriation of land in the area started some time ago and that people were being compensated generously. "Some have got more than SR100 million," he added. > > > Last year, the Presidency for the Two Holy Mosques Affairs implemented several utility and service projects at a cost of SR1.2 billion. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Property Prices to Soar Due to Grand Mosque Expansion > > > > JEDDAH, 28 January 2008 The recent announcement to expand the north and northwestern courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah is dramatically increasing real estate prices in the central area of the holy city with businessmen and analysts expecting prices to exceed SR1 million per square meter. > > > > Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah approved the new expansion project earlier this month. The approval includes the acquisition of land and other properties, covering an area of 300,000 square meters. Special committees have begun estimating the value of real estate in the area and as many as 1,000 properties in the Shamiya and Shubaika areas will be demolished as part of the expansion project. The government has also allocated some SR6 billion to be paid in compensation for properties. Sources said the demolition of old buildings in the area would begin on March 9. > > > > The project will change the face of Makkah with many families, who have been living in the area for several years, forced to find accommodation in other places. Shamiya and Shubaika, next to the massive prayer complex, are situated in one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in the world. > > > > Analysts said land prices in the area would go up astronomically after the acquisition. Al-Sharief Mansour Abu Rayash, chairman of the Real Estate Committee at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the announcement about the expansion had already increased prices to SR250,000 per square meter in some areas. He expects prices would shoot up to SR1 million as a result of growing projects. > > > > Abu Rayash, who is on the committee for the evaluation of real estate for acquisition, said the panel would consider the distance of the p
Bismillah [IslamCity] Shatranj Irfani
In the Name of the Giver of life, the Giver of love, the Giver of death and the Giver of loss Shatranj Irfani http://www.untiredwithloving.org/snakes_ladders.html The ancient Shatranj Irfani has been the inspiration behind the popular snakes and ladders game. Please download the image of the board and print on regular size paper and play the game, like the popular snakes and ladder game, while you can look up the words in the provided lexicon to understand the Sufi terminologies. This particular board for Sufi Muslim Snakes and Ladders Game is found in the collection of Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, similar boards are found, in London and Cambridge collections. We took the Maqams (squares) from early 19th-century Sufi Muslim board, original texts was in Persian and translated from Persian to English. The antidotes for the snake bites provided by referring to the seminal work of Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Sullami' The Defects of Nafs. --DARA The Eyeless Lion
Bismillah [IslamCity] Introducation and thank you
Salamull-ahi Alaikum I am honored to be invited in this wonderful forum and I hope I can contribute something positive and of learning value. My name is Dara O Shayda and I mostly translate the ancient works of Ismic Taswwuf from both Arabic and Farsi into English, for free, provided on the internet for general consumption of the English readers. I am not a member of any Tariqa or affiliated with any groups. The work is based upon mostly rare books, a lot of them out-of-print, which are gems of Islamic knowledge long forgotten by us. Let me show you some recent works, if you like them, I will contribute here otherwise may Allah's peace be with you: Eight Gates of Paradise http://www.untiredwithloving.org/eight_gates.html I was asked to explain where the term `Surah Fatiha's 8 gates of paradise' originate from. The research is based upon the Tafsir Kabir of Fakh-reddin Razi. Usage of word Ibada for Imam Ali http://www.untiredwithloving.org/ali.html drawing mostly from the Sunnah text books of Hadith and Arabic grammarians a Hadith of the Prophet with regards to the glance at the face of Imam Ali being Ibada is explained. Psychological Sciences of past sages http://www.untiredwithloving.org/defects_of_nafs.html The first psychotherapy manual known to mankind was developed by Sheikh Sullami and at that it was the first innovative self-therapy solely based upon the spirituality of Islam http://www.untiredwithloving.org/afzal_mustafid_48.html Inspirational writings on why people bother us? http://www.untiredwithloving.org/hunger.html Reducing the eating and its spiritual impact on a Muslim I hope these give a good indication for the forum as to whether the writings are useful for the readers here. Faqir (Pauper) Dara O Shayda
Re: [IslamCity] New Member
Salam Joshua (peace be upon you)Nice to hear that you are reading about Islam! With regards answer about the Dog, i cant explained it you, however, with regards to Converting to Islam, or as we say Re-verting to Islam, since we believe, everyone is born a Muslim! You can convert to Islam and your wife can remain in her current faith there would be no problem with that!If you want read more about islam, please visit:www.islamonline.co.uk[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I am a new member, also new to Islam. I am still learning and studying, I have a ways to go. I figured this would be a great place to learn a few things. I have run into a few things that mad me think of some questions, but I will introduce myself first. I am 21, living in Japan
on an Air Force base. I am a Senior Airman in the USAF, married, no kids(yet). I was raised Lutheran, but since my teens have had a sort of religous identity crisis. Lately I have been reading up on Islam, and this leads me to the questions I have. Any help or direction to a site/book would be appreciated.I read that Muslims cannot have a pet dog. Is this true and if so, why?Could I convert to Islam, and my wife remain her current faith(Roman Catholic)? Those are a few of my many questions, but I'll do this one leg at a time. Thank you very much, and nice to meet you!Joshua***{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path,
and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy Quran-16:125){And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."} (Holy Quran-41:33) The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels." [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim] The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all." [Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah] --All views expressed herein belong to the individuals
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels." [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all."
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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