3. ABOUT THE AL QURAN

The Writer copied this from a blog and decided to share this with visitors of this blog too.

1) Did you know this about the Quran

2) Cycle of Human Creation

The writer remember, a Somalian friend Sheikh Mohamed Yasin said that he had many years ago debated with a Christian friend who finally converted to Islam after debating with him for three (3) days on truth of Islam and Christianity. For the 3rd day debate,  both agreed that if either one can convince the truth of his respective religion, the other will convert. The morning for the 3rd day debate, Sheikh Yasin did a tahajjud prayer asking for Allah's help and guidance. There was a deadlock on the 3rd day debate but with the help of Allah, something crossed his mind to talk about cycle of human creation. Sheikh Yasin used an analogy similar to earth, wind, fire and water (the 4 elements as some believed but take note, Allah created Adam from Earth) and human also undergo similar cylce. According to him, for human there are four (4) intervention or cycle as explained by him as follows:-

1) Without the intervention of father and mother, like the creation of Adam by Allah;

2) With intervention of only father, like the creation of Eve from the rips of Adam;

3) Creation of children through the intervention of father and mother, like the children of Adam; and finally;

4) Birth of Jesus, without a father when the Angel Gabriel said to Marry that she will give birth to a child without man intervention as related by Allah in Sura Mariam (19:35) as follows:

Thus, the final result is as follows (refer to table below)

1) No, No

2) Yes, No

3) Yes, Yes and lastly

4) No, Yes

Simply, if there is a No, No, the corresponding result should be Yes, Yes. Likewise, when there is a Yes, No, the corresponding result is No, Yes.

Graphically, the above can be further explained in the table below:

Using the above analogy, he finally managed to convince his friend to convert to Islam. Please take note that is just an analogy and readers of this blog do not need to believe it as the writer merely sharing his friend's experience in dealing with his Christian friend. Most importantly, the lesson learnt here, is how my friend managed to convince his friend to convert to Islam. Maybe, Muslim scholars who read this blog page can share their views on this analogy. If this analogy is somehow against the view of Islam, I will be glad to delete this analogy to avoid any controversy.

Walllahu alam, only Allah knows the Truth.

3) How to locate the Juzuk using mathematical formula

Another interesting discovery (from another blog) that the Writer would like to share is the use of mathematical formula for Al Quran reader to zoom to the correct page of the juzuk. What is juzuk? See image below:

Unfortunately, the Writer do not have the English translation of the Al-Quran but when you read the Al Quran you can go to Juz 20 on page 382. The simple formula is as follows:



4) Interesting Theory About Sura Al Muddathhir (74: 30) with the ayat (translation) "Over It Are  Nineteen)"

We shall first view the ayat in Arabic and then the English transaction from Sura 74 from ayat 1 to 30. Thereafter, we watch the video clip which the Writer found in Youtube. Perhaps, this video may be what Allah meant by " Over it are nineteen (19)".

Al-Muddaththir (74: 1 - 30)

Now watch the Youtube video on the subject matter.

Another talk regarding over it is nineteen

Now, let read what Allah said further on this Sura !

Al-Muddaththir (74: 31)

5. The Quran about the Seas and Rivers

Modern science has discovered that in the places where two different seas meet, there is a barrier between them. This barrier divides the two seas so that each sea has its own temperature, salinity and density. For example, Mediterranean sea water is warm, saline and less dense, compared to Atlantic ocean water. When Mediterranean sea water enters the Atlantic over the Gibraltar sill, it moves several hundred kilometres into the Atlantic at a depth about 1000 meters with its own warm, saline and less dense characteristics. The Mediterranean water stablizes at this depth (see figure 1 below)

Figure 1

The Mediterranean sea water as it enters the Atlantic over the Gibraltar sill with its own warm, saline and less dense characteristics, because of the barrier that distinguishes between them. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.

Although there are large waves, strong currents and tides in these seas, they do not mix or transgress this barrier.

Now let's see what Allah has to say about two types of water!


Al-Rahman (55: 19 - 21)

But when the Quran speaks about the divider between fresh and salt water, it mentions the existence of " a forbidding partition" with the barrier. Allah also said this in the Quran..!.


Al-Furqan (25:53)

One may ask, why did the Quran mentioned the partition when speaking about the divider between fresh and salt water but did not mention it when speaking about the divider between the two seas?

Modern science has discovered that in estuaries, when fresh (sweet) and salt water meet, the situation is somewhat different from what is found in places where two seas meet. It has been discovered that what distinguishes fresh water from salt water in estuaries is "pycnocline zone with a marked density discontinuity separating the two layers" This partition (zone of separation) has a different salinity from the fresh water and from the salt water. (See figure 2 below)

Figure 2

Longitudinal section showing salinity (parts per thousand %) in as  estuary. We can see here the partition  (zone of separation) between the fresh and the salt water (Introductory Oceanography, Thurman pg 301)

This information has been discovered only recently, using advanced equipment to measure temperature, salinity, density, oxygen dis solubility etc. The human eye cannot see the difference between the two sees that meet, rather the two seas appear to us as one homogeneous sea. Likewise, the human eye cannot see the division of water in estuaries into the three kinds: fresh waer, salt water and the partition (zone of separation)

The above article is extracted from www.islam-guide.com

Allah mention this repeatedly in sura Al-Rahman..!

Al-Rahman (55:21)

Al Rahman is a beautiful and effective chapter of Quran begins with a qualitative name of Divine Being Al-Rahman (The Most Affectionate). The entire chapter speaks of His Affection and beneficence.

It declares that Quran is the revelation of Al-Rahman Who created human-being particularly Muhammad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) the last grand and dignified Prophet. Al-Rahman taught human-being.

Then the chapter deals with the means which Allah has created for the physical sustenance of man. All these things have been done by Allah to provide physical benefits to human being. When Allah has cared for material welfare of man, He could not neglect the spiritual upliftment of human-being.

In this chapter not only man has been discussed but an another creation of God Jinn has been too addressed. It means Quran’s to guide both Jinn and men and Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) is prophet of both Jinn and men.

This verse has been repeated after mentioning any material or siritual favour or bounty asking ‘Which then, of the favours of your Lord will you deny’ (0 Jinn and Men).

Then the end of guilty people has been explained. Such people who has rejected the spiritual benefits would meet their evil end. Then in the end the reward that will accrue to the faithful has been mentioned.

What is most interesting about this surah is ayat "Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? which is repeated more than 30 times. Actually, it is a warning from Allah and there is the reason why Allah kept repeating the ayat as a reminder to all mankind.

Let's look at the entire translation of the Al -Quran on sura Al-Rahman (55:1-78)

In (or with) the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

55.01 (God) Most Gracious!

55.02 It is He Who has taught the Qur’an.

55.03 He has created man:

55.04 He has taught him speech (and intelligence).

55.05 The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed;

55.06 And the herbs and the trees – both (alike) bow in adoration.

55.07 And the Firmament has He raised high, and He has set up the Balance (of Justice),

55.08 In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance.

55.09 So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.

55.10 It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures:

55.11 Therein is fruit and date-palms, producing spathes (enclosing dates);

55.12 Also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet-smelling plants.

55.13 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.14 He created man from sounding clay like unto pottery,

55.15 And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke:

55.16 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.17 (He is) Lord of the two Easts and Lord of the two Wests:

55.18 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.19 He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting together:

55.20 Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress:

55.21 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.22 Out of them come Pearls and Coral:

55.23 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.24 And His are the Ships sailing smoothly through the seas, lofty as mountains:

55.25 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.26 All that is on earth will perish:

55.27 But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy Lord,- full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.

55.28 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.29 Of Him seeks (its need) every creature in the heavens and on earth: every day in (new) Splendour doth He (shine)!

55.30 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.31 Soon shall We settle your affairs, O both ye worlds!

55.32 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.33 O ye assembly of Jinns and men! If it be ye can pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, pass ye! not without authority shall ye be able to pass!

55.34 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.35 On you will be sent (O ye evil ones twain!) a flame of fire (to burn) and a smoke (to choke): no defence will ye have:

55.36 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.37 When the sky is rent asunder, and it becomes red like ointment:

55.38 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.39 On that Day no question will be asked of man or Jinn as to his sin.

55.40 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.41 (For) the sinners will be known by their marks: and they will be seized by their forelocks and their feet.

55.42 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.43 This is the Hell which the Sinners deny:

55.44 In its midst and in the midst of boiling hot water will they wander round!

55.45 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.46 But for such as fear the time when they will stand before (the Judgment Seat of) their Lord, there will be two Gardens-

55.47 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.48 Containing all kinds (of trees and delights);-

55.49 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.50 In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);

55.51 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.52 In them will be Fruits of every kind, two and two.

55.53 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.54 They will recline on Carpets, whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be near (and easy of reach).

55.55 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.56 In them will be (Maidens), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched;-

55.57 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.58 Like unto Rubies and coral.

55.59 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.60 Is there any Reward for Good – other than Good?

55.61 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.62 And besides these two, there are two other Gardens,-

55.63 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.64 Dark-green in colour (from plentiful watering).

55.65 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.66 In them (each) will be two Springs pouring forth water in continuous abundance:

55.67 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.68 In them will be Fruits, and dates and pomegranates:

55.69 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.70 In them will be fair (Companions), good, beautiful;-

55.71 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.72 Companions restrained (as to their glances), in (goodly) pavilions;-

55.73 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.74 Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched;-

55.75 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?-

55.76 Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty.

55.77 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

55.78 Blessed be the name of thy Lord, full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour. 

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2. BELIEVERS & THE LOSERS

 

How do you measure yourselves as among the true believers (orang yang beriman) and how Allah catergorise you to be among the losers (orang yang rugi). Allah clearly described this in the following suras and ayats (verses):

Al Baqarah (2:2)



(This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah [taqwa - piety])


 Al Baqarah (2:3)
 

(Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer and spend out of what We have provided for them)

 Al Baqarah (2:4)



(And who believe in what was been revealed to you, (O Muhammad), and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith] )



It is enough for us to read the Al Quran without understanding its meaning? Or is it sufficient for us to just read and understand the meaning without implementing it?. Or is it sufficient for us to know Allah's law that clearly explained what are the do's and don't, clearly spelt those who will be rewarded and those who will be punished during Judgement Day BUT no attempt to deliver or assist those who wishes to implement Allah's laws? How to determine who are the believers and who are the losers (non believers) as described by Allah?

Let's read some of the suras and ayats stated below:

 Al Baqarah (2:121)

Who are the losers? The losers are not just the non-Muslims but also those who claimed to be Muslims (do not reject Allah's laws) BUT action wise, do nothing or do not support (openly or silently) the implementation of Allah's laws.

So, how to be among the believers?

Al Hujurat (49:15)

The above ayat is very clear, the believers are Muslims who not only believes in Allah and his Mesenger (Muhammad SAW) but also deliver and implement what is demanded by Allah. Sura Al Hujurat (49:15) above, basically tells the Muslims to read the Quran, understand and practice what Allah demands, and be among those who  believe (among the believers). We must NOT be among the losers as clearly stipulated in ayat Al Baqarah (2:121) above and repeated below.


Al Baqarah (2:121)



 What are the punishments promised by Allah to the losers?

Al Araf (7:40)

Arrogance in the above ayat means those who do not care, no effort to understand the meaning of the Al Quran and even worse, do not use laws demanded by Allah on the ground that in present times, most of the laws in the Al Quran are no longer relevant (because we now living in pluralistic societies and in new technology era) and the Al Quran is only suitable at time of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Allah is most knowing, the Al Quran has been scientifically proven to be applicable then, now and forever. Visit website it-is-truth


Al Furqan (25:30)

Historically during the time of Prophet Muhammad SAW, Madinah has been occupied by people of different races and religious believes. This means, the Islamic laws have been practised and proven workable during the time of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In today's world, almost all Muslim countries (except for 2-3 countries),  Islamic laws are no longer implemented in full but what are needed, such as law for marriage, divorce and inheritance.

Allah's laws are applicable then, now and forever and ayat Al Furqan (25:30) above, Allah revealed what the Messenger said about his people (Muslims in the future) will desert the Al Quran and this is happening now!


If losers have no place in heaven, where will they be placed by Allah?  Ayat Al Araf (7:41) stipulated the losers will be placed in hell-fire.

Al Araf (7:41)

Who are the zalimun?

Luqman (31:13)

Zulm are those who worship others with Allah (act of syirik - other beings as equal to Allah). In this sura, Allah also imply that syirik does not just means those who worship other than Allah, like the Christians believing Jesus as the son of God, but also those who declares themselves as Muslims but ignores the Al Quran and make it as decoration  without implementing Allah's laws. 

 Al Hudraat (49:1)

As they turned away from the laws of the Al Quran, use laws that are conflicting (creation of man) other than laws of Allah, they are actually placing themselves forward before Allah and his Messenger.

Another situation where one does not put any effort in trying to learn the Al Quran and turned away from Allah's laws but is a good person at heart, has alot of money, gives charity to the poor and ophanage, contributes money to the house of Allah (mosque)! How do Allah judge them?

Allah clearly mentioned in Sura Al-Kafh ayat 103 - 105 that all their deeds are for nothing!

Al-Kahf (18:103 - 105)

Why Allah do that on them?


Ar-Rum (30:7)

Allah also reminded us in Sura Al-Hadid (57:20) below that if we live in this world only for play, sport, enjoyment, boasting, rivalry in respect of wealth and children, show of power etc, its not going to last long. Like vegetation, it will grow green after rain and finalling become yellow, dried up and crumbles away. The penalty for the disbelievers and evil-doers is very severe in the Hereafter. This ayat clearly reminded us not to be caught in this world of decieving enjoyment. Do not let go the Al Quran and Sunnah!

Al-Hadid (57:20)

What we should do to please Allah! Is it difficult? Very interesting checklist that we can derive from this ayat.

Al-Ahzab (33:35)

The above ayat mentioned actions that we need to do apart from enjoying what Allah has given us (according to his laws) in this world:

a) Submit to Allah;
b) Believe in the oneness of Allah (never syirik against Allah);
c) Obedient to Allah (his laws, Sunnah of his Messenger, perform daily salat);
d) Truthful in our speech and deeds (no lies and sincere in your deeds - ikhlas)
e) Patient in performing all the duties that Allah has ordered and abstaining from all that Allah has forbidden (no riba, no alcohol, no non-halal food, no cheating etc)
f) Humble (before Allah) and mankind;
g) Give sadaqat (zakat, alms etc)
h) Observe Saum (fasting during month of Ramadhan);
i) Guard their chastity from illegal sexual acts and related acts that can lead to illegal sexual acts;
j) Remember Allah much with their hearts and tougues (regularly read the Al Quran, zikir etc).

Pray to Allah that we are not among the people that Allah is displeased ! Allah will seal their hearts, hearings and eyes. They will not receive Allah's guidance and they continue to think they have done many good deeds (refer Al-Kahf (18:105) above) but actually they have not ! 


Al-Baqarah (2:7)

If you are the head of your family, it's your duty to guide your family to be among the believers and not among the wrongdoers!

Believe in Allah!

Al-Maidah (5:55)

Al-Maidah (5:56)

Now that we know that it is important for us to understand Al Quran, what happen to those who have left this world without understanding the Al Quran? Allah answered this in Sura Al Baqarah 141 as follows:

Al Baqarah (2:141)

Always pray to Allah that we are in the right path! And if you believe in what Allah ask you to do in Al Baqarah (2:254) share this information with your friends and relatives. May Allah bless you!

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