Qur’an Alone group - There is no Group

We always tend to associate people with certain groups even if they do not want to. As soon we are born we are Muslim, then we have religious group Shia, Sunni etc, we also have different casts.

• There are few people who gives priority to Quran and does not accept what contradicts Quran or stain the character of the Prophet or his companions. These people does not want to be associated with any sect  as they know Allah dislikes it. Still people from other sects who do not feel shame classifying their self in different groups try to associate these people as Quran Alone Group or Quranist etc.
• The reason for doing so is to reject everything they believe which is also something Allah dislikes. We should think and ponder on everything and should take help from Quran before believing on it. If we are not thinking and rejecting anything we are not good and true Muslims
• 23:53 But people have cut off their affair (of unity), between them, into sects: each party rejoices in that which is with itself.
• 6:159 As for those who divide their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: their affair is with Allah: He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did.
  

What Allah says about the Quran in the Quran

• There is no doubt in this Book (2:2).
• Allah has taken the responsibility to explain it (75:19).
• Allah says He has revealed the Quran and He will protect it (15:9).
• Allah’s revelation to the Prophet (PBUH) is written in the Quran (6:19). There is no verse in the Quran which says that Allah’s revelation to the Prophet (PBUH) is outside the Quran.
• Momineen are asked to obey the revelation from Allah (7:3).
• The Prophet (PBUH) was asked to obey the revelation sent down on him (10:109).
• He was asked to follow the Quran (75:18).
• Allah required the Prophet (PBUH) to follow the blessed Book sent down on him (6:155).
• The Prophet (PBUH) used to judge matters according to the revelation sent down on him (5:48).
• Those who do not judge matters according to what Allah has revealed are Kaafirs (5:44).
• In the Quran, Allah has completed His message and no one can change anything in it (6:34, 6:115).
• The Quran encompasses the message of earlier revelations (5:48). So, the truth of earlier revelations is now contained in the Quran.
• In it there are no contradictions (4:82).
• Allah has called the Quran "Tibyaanan li Kulli Shaiyin (16:89)". This means it explains everything.
• Allah gives many verses on a particular topic over and over again (6:105, 17:41). This means that we have to collect all the verses on a topic in order to understand it fully. This is the Divine method of understanding the Quran.
• The Prophet (PBUH) was required to solve all human differences through the Quran (16:64).
• The Prophet (PBUH) was required to admonish and remind people through the Quran (50:45).
• The Quran itself is light (5:15). So, it is not dependent on another source of light.
• This light (i.e., the Quran) has been given so that human beings, using this light, can travel safely on the path of life (6:122).
• Allah undertook the responsibility to collect the Quran (75:17). [The logical conclusion from this verse is that the Quran was collected and put together by the Prophet (PBUH). Allah decided the sequence of surahs and verses and no one else besides the Prophet (PBUH) could have received the direction from Allah on how to put them together. There is no verse in the Quran asking the Prophet (PBUH) to delegate this extremely important responsibility to anyone else.]
• Whatever difference human beings have, the decision is with Allah (42:10). [Since Allah’s decision is contained only in the Quran, it is logical to believe that it has the power to serve as the constitution for the entire world, creating a universal brother

Zikr in Quran

If we look into the Quran we will find that the word “Zikr” occurs 268 times in the Quran and has 63 derivatives used in the Book, the Quran. This word “Zikr” has many connotations in Islam. Its almost opposite is “Nissiyane” (forgetting). This verb occurs 45 times in the Quran; and 28 of its derivatives have also been mentioned in the sacred Book.

The root of Zikr is Za-Kaf-Ra. Some of its meanings are:

Az-Zikro Wattazk'aro: It means

· To preserve something, to keep alive in mind; this word is used opposite to NASYUN, which means to forget (6:68)

At tazkerato: It means

• To remind something which is needed (76:29)
• The Quran has also been called As-Zikro (16:14) because it contains the history and Causes or Laws for the rise and fall of nations
• Zikrun also means to remain steadfast in the battlefield and thus ensures the supremacy of Divine Laws (51:45). The Divine Laws are also called Zikrullah (39:23). It has also been used in the context of dignity, honour, respect, fame and saying something good (43:44)
• Verses (2:152) says Faz Kurunee Azkur Kum -‘You keep in view My Laws and I shall protect your rights and grace you with dignity and honour’

In short Zikr means:

1. To remain steadfast in the battle field

2. Ponder over the secrets of nature

3. Take lesson from the previous history of nations

4. Keep in view the Divine Laws and take decisions accordingly

5. Propagate or give publicity to the Divine Laws

6. These are the steps which install peace of mind (13:28) and not the rotation of beads or retreating to the caves or hujras

Keep these meanings in view, study the Quran and grasp the places where this word has been used. You will understand the real perspective and get the action verbs commanding you to do the things practically.

Courtesy: Dr. Manzoor-ul-Haque

Azab-e-Qabar (Punishment in Grave) in light of Holy Quran

You are about to witness the Ayah’s Related to Grave in Quran

36: 51 - And when the Trumpet is blown, from the graves they rush forth to their Lord.

36:52 - They shall say, alas for us! Who hath awakened us from our bed? This is what the Merciful promised us; and his Apostles spoke the truth.

50:42 - The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection.

Everyone will be sleeping in Qabar when the Judgment day will come and everyone will feel like they just slept and someone woke them up.

Nothing related to Azab-e-Qabar (Punishment in Grave)?

Correct!! There is nothing mentioned in Quran regarding Punishment in Grave. Only the judgment day is mentioned Numerous times. Do you think Allah has forgot to mention it in Quran?

How can Allah missed Azab-e-Qabar information that is extremely important?

I have researched and mentioned the answer now its your turn to find answers in Quran

Dogs in Quran - Are they Dirty? (Najis)?

I have seen numerous Ahadiths (Prophet sayings) regarding how dirty the dogs are and on what conditions you can keep them as pet. If you open and read Quran you do not find anything bad associated with dogs.

It is interesting to know that dogs are mentioned in the Quran many times, not just once, in verses 5:4, 7:176, 18:18 and 18:22 (3 times). NOWHERE does God call the dogs dirty animals or give any indication that they should be avoided or treated the way many Muslims think they should. Actually, the story of the people of the cave in Sura 18 gives the indication that we should appreciate them. When the number of the people of the cave, 3, 5 or 7 were mentioned in the Quran, God insisted every time on letting us know that their dog was

there with them. Their story can be as complete without the mention of the dog, but God did, why?
God is telling us these righteous people were in the cave with their dog. If it were not righteous to have dogs, God would not have told us that story in which the dog has to be remembered as being there. We have to know the quality of God, if we are to worship Him correctly. When God says something He means it, and when he does not, he means it as much. If God did not curse the dog and call it all kinds of name, it is because God wants us to know that He created that beautiful creature and He expects us to make all use and companionship with that animal that accompanied these righteous people of the cave. 

Fabricated hadiths contradict the Quran. Many of these hadiths were narrated by Abu Hurayra. Abu Hurayra, whose name is translated as “father of the little cat,” apparently hated dogs and women. He narrated many hadiths that insulted women and cursed the dogs. He made them undesirable animals that need to be avoided and even killed.

These fabricated hadiths were unfortunately and falsely attributed to the prophet Muhammad who could not utter but the teachings of the Quran. Muhammad would only be a living example of the Quran itself. Therefore, God’s messenger who lived by the Quran could not have done anything but agree with the Quran, not contradict it. God gave us a great criterion to judge His truth from the man-made fabrications.
“...If it were from other than God, they would have found in it numerous contradictions.” (4:82)
Can we be that Judge? We have to.

[Quran 5:4] They consult you concerning what is lawful for them; say, “Lawful for you are all good things, including what trained dogs and falcons catch for you.” You train them according to GOD's teachings. You may eat what they catch for you, and mention GOD's name thereupon. You shall observe GOD. GOD is most efficient in reckoning.

No one knows when judgment day is coming - Qayamat

People often spread video clips on signs of Qiyamah (judgment day) and when it's coming. We should avoid doing it as Allah does not want to reveal the time of judgment day. Allah has explained it in one Ayah.

20:15 - "Verily the Hour is coming - My design is to keep it hidden - for every soul to receive its reward by the measure of its Endeavour.

 For those who think the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has given us signs of Qiyamah (Judgment day)? Allah has explained in Quran that Prophet did not have any knowledge of unseen (future)

7:188 - Say: "I have no power over any good or harm to myself except as Allah willeth. If I had knowledge of the unseen, I should have multiplied all good, and no evil should have touched me: I am but a warner, and a bringer of glad tidings to those who have faith."

The method of Wadoo (Ablution) in ONE AYAH

The Wadoo (Ablution) is explained completely in one Ayah and we are obliged to follow it. Other things we follow doing Ablution are not necessary and we should not mention them as mandatory steps of Wadhoo as the mandatory steps has been mentioned in Quran.

[5:6]O You who have chosen to be graced with belief! When you congregate for Salat, wash your faces and your forearms, hands to the elbows. Lightly rub you heads and your feet to the ankles. If you are in a state of ceremonial impurity, bathe your whole body. But, if you are ill or traveling, or coming from the privy, or are in a state of ceremonial impurity and find no water, then take clean sand or earth and lightly rub your faces and hands. (This will help you prepare mentally for congregational prayer (4:43)). Allah does not wish to place upon you any difficulty, but to make you clean and to perfect His blessings upon you, that you be grateful.

The Truth About Hijab - Parda

The Women can wear any type of dress as long as it is modest and according to the three simple rules in Quran. If you are Muslim woman its your choice whether you want to cover your head or not. It's a cultural thing rather related to Islam. 

Men are asked to lower their gaze, and guard their modesty as well as women. The one more thing women need to take care is that they do not do anything special to attract men or temp them so you need to cover your chest. 

Just imagine a group of Muslim men with lowered gaze. When will they look up and notice a women passing by? If you are a woman and you are reading this you will know the answer

Allah, the most merciful, gave us three basic rules for the dress code for women in Islam.

ONE: The best garment is that of nice, modest conduct. (7:26)

TWO: Cover your chest in the presence of unrelated ment (24:31)

THREE: Draw a shawl around your person when outdoors in public (33:59)

While these basic rules are not enough for those who do not trust God, the true believers know that God is Enough. After these three basic rules every woman can adjust her dress according to a pirticular situation. Any addition to these basic Quranic rules is an attempt to correct God or improve on his infinite wisdom. We have no obligation to follow but God's rules, just as his messenger did all the time. Innivations and fabrications that add countless rules to the women dree code are nothing but idol-worship and should be vehemently rejected. Stay with Allah, that is where the winners go.

What should be a response of a beliver for Facebook pages against Quran & Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

I receive emails regarding boycotting some facebook pages as they either disgraced Allah or Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Only one thing comes to my mind "O Allah please forgive those people as they do not know and give them Hadaya (The Straight Path)". The next thing that comes to my mind is why my Muslim brothers are spreading this message which should be completely ignored.

What should be my reaction? and the answer is in one question.

What was the Prophet (PBH) behavior with the lady who threw garbage on his way on daily basis? Did he ever took revenge?

NO!!

Don't you all feel that you are the one's who make these disgrace noticeable and make all such men famous figures on media? We need to think and act accordingly with patience as Allah expect from all Believers.

25:63 And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!"

45:14 Tell those who believe, to forgive those who do not look forward to the Days of Allah: It is for Him to recompense (for good or ill) each People according to what they have earned.

54:52 – 54 But, thus it is. No Messenger came to those before their time, but they said, "A wizard or a madman!" Have they handed down this (behavior) as a last will from one to another? Nay, but they have been folk who wished to live without moral bounds. Turn, then, away from them, and you shall not be blameworthy.

17:76 Since they saw that they could not persuade you, they wished to drive you out (of Madinah as well). If they had done that, (they would have lost the stabilizing force of your presence and) they would have annihilated one another in a short while.

20:130 So, (O Prophet) be patient about what they say. Strive in the way of your Sustainer beginning before dawn to before sunset and even during hours of the night, practically all day, that the Divine System becomes a living witness of His praise. Thus you will attain true happiness (with success in your noble mission.)

25:9 See what sort of examples they apply to you! They have strayed too far to find a way.

3:159 It is God’s mercy that you (O Messenger) are lenient and compassionate with people. For, if you were harsh and stern of heart, they would have broken away from you. So, pardon them, arrange for their security, and consult with them in matters of public interest. Then, once you have taken a decision, put your trust in God. God loves those who do their best and then put their trust in Him.

4:140 He has already revealed unto you in the Book that, when you hear the Revelations of Allah rejected and ridiculed, sit not with them unless they engage in some other conversation (4:63), (6:68). Otherwise you shall bear similar guilt as they bear. Allah will gather hypocrites and rejecters together, all of them, into Hell.

We should focus on what Allah says and what respect Allah has Granted to Prophet Muhammad PBUH:

21:107 (O Prophet) We have sent you as a mercy for the worlds.

68:3 And yours will be an everlasting reward.

68:4 For, you have sublime morals.

81:21 (The Messenger is) to be obeyed and trusted.

81:22 This fellow-man of yours is not a madman.

81:23 He has found wisdom at the highest horizon. [53:1-7]

33:21 In the Messenger of God you have a most excellent example, for everyone who looks forward to God and the Last Day, and remembers God much (keeping in mind His commands). [60:4]

9:128 There has come to you (O Mankind) a Messenger, one of your own, who feels your burden. He is full of concern for your betterment, and for those who choose to believe, he is most compassionate and merciful.

 

IGNORE THE DETRACTORS AND LET THEM FEEL SMALL.

Behavior with Non Muslims or Non Belivers in Quran

Only one Ayah is enough to let others know how exactly Allah want us to treat the non believers. 

[9:6] - (O Messenger) If anyone of the idolaters seeks your protection or a safe passage, grant him protection from the State. Convey to him the Word of God, and then send him to a place where he feels safe and secure. This kindness on your part is mandatory because they are people who have not yet seen the beauty of the Divine System.

Allah Dislikes the distribution of Muslims in Sects

The people who do not hesitate to tell from which sect they belong should think twice before associating themselves with sects before Allah does not like it as he mentioned in Quran. Most of the people does not even knows the complete beliefs of some particular sect but they still argue with other people to prove themselves right. Please view some of the Ayah's related to sects in Quran.

23:53 - But people have cut off their affair (of unity), between them, into sects: each party rejoices in that which is with itself.


42:14 - And they became divided only after Knowledge reached them,- through selfish envy as between themselves. Had it not been for a Word that went forth before from thy Lord, (tending) to a Term appointed, the matter would have been settled between them: But truly those who have inherited the Book after them are in suspicious (disquieting) doubt concerning it.


45:28 - And thou wilt see every sect bowing the knee: Every sect will be called to its Record: "This Day shall ye be recompensed for all that ye did!


19:37 - But the sects differ among themselves: and woe to the unbelievers because of the (coming) Judgment of a Momentous Day


16:159 - As for those who divide their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: their affair is with Allah: He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did


13:36 - Those to whom We have given the Book rejoice at what hath been revealed unto thee: but there are among the clans those who reject a part thereof. Say: "I am commanded to worship Allah, and not to join partners with Him. Unto Him do I call, and unto Him is my return."