Suarh 6 Verse 150
They are asked to bring their proof of the forbidding of the foods they mention.
We are then warned not to follow those
treat our signs as falsehoods, and such as believe not in the Hereafter: for they hold others as equal with their Guardian-Lord (Yusuf Ali translation)
The arabic used is 'Hawaa', can mean fall in love or fall for an argument. This describes the present day situation very clearly as well. How many of us are 'convinced' to follow their desires? I pray Allah protect us all from this!
Thursday, 16 August 2007
If Allah Wished Us to Believe, He Would Have Made Us Believe
Surah 6 Verse 148
This is a common retort of disbelievers throughout the ages and even at the time of the Prophet sallallahou alaihe wassallam. The fallacy of this argument is evident once one considers the following:
Allah has given us the freedom to choose between right and wrong.
If Allah forced us to be good, we would be Angels.
See the next verse
Unfortunately some Muslims have also adopted this attitude. Thus even if some Muslims have the means, health to go for Hajj, they postpone it saying
We should adopt all halal means to achieve something, if we are unable to achieve it due to circumstances beyond our control, then we can say in hindsight that it was not written (in my destiny) for me to achieve it. We will be rewarded for the effort we undertook.
This is a common retort of disbelievers throughout the ages and even at the time of the Prophet sallallahou alaihe wassallam. The fallacy of this argument is evident once one considers the following:
Why did Allah send Messengers?
Why did Allah send the Holy Books?
Why did Allah give the Messengers miracles?
Allah has given us the freedom to choose between right and wrong.
If Allah forced us to be good, we would be Angels.
See the next verse
Unfortunately some Muslims have also adopted this attitude. Thus even if some Muslims have the means, health to go for Hajj, they postpone it saying
I will go for Hajj if Allah wants me to go
We should adopt all halal means to achieve something, if we are unable to achieve it due to circumstances beyond our control, then we can say in hindsight that it was not written (in my destiny) for me to achieve it. We will be rewarded for the effort we undertook.
Thursday, 9 August 2007
Forbidden Meat to Jews
Surah 6 Verse 146
This was what Yacoob alayhis salaam imposed on himself. He did not ask his followers to adopt this but they did. Yacoob alayhis salaam is also known as Israeel, the one who loves God, eel meaning God. Similar the names of the Angels Jibraeel alayhis salaam, Mikaaeel alayhis salaam, Israafeel alayhis salaam.
There are reports that the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wassallam fasted continuously for 2 to 3 days. The Sahaabah radiallahu anhum wanted to emulate him but the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wassallam explicitly stopped them from doing this. Allah forgive me if this is wrong. This is what I heard in my class.
Qarun was a cousin of Musa alayhis salaam. He was a brillant chemist. He amassed enormous wealth. When asked how, he attributed it to his mind. His punishment was that the earth opened and swallowed him. People used to wish to be like him, after the punishment, everyone was happy not to be like him.
Lesson: We should not vie to be like wealthy people, we do not know how they amassed their wealth.
This was what Yacoob alayhis salaam imposed on himself. He did not ask his followers to adopt this but they did. Yacoob alayhis salaam is also known as Israeel, the one who loves God, eel meaning God. Similar the names of the Angels Jibraeel alayhis salaam, Mikaaeel alayhis salaam, Israafeel alayhis salaam.
There are reports that the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wassallam fasted continuously for 2 to 3 days. The Sahaabah radiallahu anhum wanted to emulate him but the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wassallam explicitly stopped them from doing this. Allah forgive me if this is wrong. This is what I heard in my class.
Qarun was a cousin of Musa alayhis salaam. He was a brillant chemist. He amassed enormous wealth. When asked how, he attributed it to his mind. His punishment was that the earth opened and swallowed him. People used to wish to be like him, after the punishment, everyone was happy not to be like him.
Lesson: We should not vie to be like wealthy people, we do not know how they amassed their wealth.
What meat is allowed
Surah 6 Verse 145
With reference to previous verses, Allah lists what is allowed for eating.
Slaughtering an animal in anyone's name other than Allah is an act of defiance to Allah. Often when a famous guest comes around , people slaughter animals in their honour. If their name is used other than Allah's, then the meat is haram.
Also Allah mentions that in extreme circumstances, it is allowed such meat.
With reference to previous verses, Allah lists what is allowed for eating.
Slaughtering an animal in anyone's name other than Allah is an act of defiance to Allah. Often when a famous guest comes around , people slaughter animals in their honour. If their name is used other than Allah's, then the meat is haram.
Also Allah mentions that in extreme circumstances, it is allowed such meat.
Friday, 3 August 2007
Following footsteps of Shaytan
About Surah 6 Verse 142
here following in steps of Shaytan, is explained in next verses, why make haram what is halal. Why say cannot eat this and not that?
Why say 'Allah said this and that'?
in verse 143 and 144 Allah asks them where is your proof for these injunctions?
This also reminds us not to simply accept things just because so and so is saying it. If it is something we have not heard before, then politely ask the proof of this, from Quran and Sunnah, authentic Sunnah.
here following in steps of Shaytan, is explained in next verses, why make haram what is halal. Why say cannot eat this and not that?
Why say 'Allah said this and that'?
in verse 143 and 144 Allah asks them where is your proof for these injunctions?
This also reminds us not to simply accept things just because so and so is saying it. If it is something we have not heard before, then politely ask the proof of this, from Quran and Sunnah, authentic Sunnah.
Israaf - opposite of extravagant
About verse 141 Surah 6
Do not spend so much so that have nothing to live on. Warning against this behaviour as well.
Do not spend so much so that have nothing to live on. Warning against this behaviour as well.
Origin of word Jannah
cannot see, disappear.
jannah - tree branches from different trees intertwine so that cannot see any further
jinn - cannot see
jannah - tree branches from different trees intertwine so that cannot see any further
jinn - cannot see
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