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Sayyar Ismaiil Swift (author)

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Special thanks to Nezha Mosleh-Swift
Authentic Ahadith taken from: [Sahih Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud,
Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah & Ahmad]Including 40 hadith Imam Nawawi
rahimullah.

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Preface

All thanks and praise is due to Allah, we seek his help and forgiveness. We
seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and the consequences of
our evil deed. Whoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whoever
Allah leads astray will never find guidance. I bear witness there is no God
but Allah, alone without partners and alone is his worship; I also bear
witness that Muhammad s.a.w. is his last prophet, slave & Messenger
Allah the exalted said, O you who have believed, fear Allah as he should
be feared and speak words of appropriate justice, he will then amend your
deeds and forgive you your sins, and whoever obeys Allah and his
messenger has certainly attained a great attainment [33:70-71]
The Premise behind the book is provoke thought expanded upon previous
commentaries as they relate to the issues of Muslims past, present & future
and to further disseminate these understandings onto unreached new
audiences both Muslim and Non-Muslim. Furthermore, when possible lend
some deeper understanding & insights in issues that are commonly taken
out of context & used in misleading ways to negatively misrepresent Islam.
In addition, also try to give a better comprehensive view point to new and
non-Muslims towards the din of Al-Islam (religion) both from an education
and historical viewpoint along with relevant commentary on a variety of
topics. This is by no way a source of public issued excuses for things that
have transpired under false-flag operations by outside or inside so-called
Islamic sources, but it is instead a comprehensive understanding of the

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religion in brief as it relates to the human-being and our natural disposition

to monotheism. Everything that is taking place in & around the Muslim
world from the tragedy of 911 to the most recent attacks in Paris, have all
but tried to paint the religion as something other than itself. High-jacked
politically and propagated through media, both the corrupt leadership in the
Muslim lands, divisions amongst Muslims themselves, Western leaders,
and other hidden sources seek to destroy the religion and seize upon the
lands resources as the final phases of history play out. Of course, the
agenda is much more sinister than the average citizen is willing to
understand, but god willing this collection will shed some light on the ONE
TRUE RELIGION, since our human father Adam a.s. until the last
Prophet/Messenger Muhammad s.a.w.. Their calls were one in the same
Tawhid (the one-ness of the creator) and his due recognition in his
sovereignty and worship
As a student of Knowledge, I find it irresistible to share with you some of
the gems I have learned. I am in no way claiming the work of the greats
who laid down the tracks and sciences of this great faith, nor of the work or
words of those I am blessed to listen & learn from today. On the contrary, I
wish to disseminate these wisdoms further down the chain of inheritors
(you the reader) in opening the beautiful understanding that the creator has
bestowed upon humanity through Islam (and his last revelation Al-Quran).
Lastly, it offers me the opportunity to further apply what I learn in order to
make it a permanent part of myself. Therefore any mistakes are my own,
but god willing you will find benefit in the subject matter

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Table of Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Character of people ................................................................................................................................... 10
Rationalist and the spread of Islam ..................................................................................................... 12
Tawhid....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Divisions .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Leadership ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Hypocrisy ................................................................................................................................................... 22
An explanation of Jihad ....................................................................................................................... 24
The Muslim World ............................................................................................................................... 29
Mathaab................................................................................................................................................ 30
Blind Following ................................................................................................................................. 33
Hadith ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Tafsir......................................................................................................................................................... 40
The Revelation (in brief) ..................................................................................................................... 42
Methods ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Difference in Tafsir have caused Divisions .............................................................................. 50
Compilation of the Quran ............................................................................................................... 51
War on Islam ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Psychological Effects .............................................................................................................................. 59
Motives ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Religiosity/Spiritual ............................................................................................................................ 71
Ruh (spirit) brief exegesis ............................................................................................................... 74

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Introduction
Modern in all of its scientific advancements and technological ventures of
application into the daily lives of humanity has its benefits, which has made
life easier freeing up time and lessening the burden of labor; however with
all this has come corruption of every sortToday, the affluence of easy
living seems to be the target goal of society as it is promoted by the
Western world primarily. This desire and spread of materialism has caused
the morals of once deep seated values that were present 50yrs ago to
gradually escape the hearts and minds of the people.
Flashing back in time to another era where they too where hinged on trade
and the liberty of free-love and other blissful ignorance arose a man by the
Name Muhammad Ibn Abdullah who at the age of 40yrs fulfilled the
prophecy given to Mosess a.s. in Deuteronomy 18:18; Isaiah 21:12-17 &
Isaiah 42:1-13 which talks about:

Moreover Muhammad, peace and blessings of God be upon him, is

consistently named by God as Mustafa which means 'elected' and 'Abd'
which means 'servant'. Prophet Muhammad always referred to himself
consistently as the 'Servant of God'. The above verses cannot be about
Jesus, peace be upon him, as many Christians believe, for at least two
reasons. Firstly, the Christians and the Catholics describe him as the son of
God and not the servant of God; whereas Prophet Muhammad is known
exclusively as the Servant and the Messenger of God. Secondly, Jesus was
sent exclusively to the Jews whereas Prophet Muhammad was sent among
the Gentiles. (Unknown, 2015)

Upon completion of this prophecy the messenger of Allah the final

messenger/prophet fell upon a people who had become hardened in their
old ways and traditions, which many had benefited in terms of livelihood
making them wealthy from those present conditions much like the world
has become again today. The message was simple calling the people back
to the remembrance of the ONE TRUE God, and to justice and the rule of
mankind by divine law which would benefit them in doing so. But, still this
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fought tooth & nail until war ensued amongst the tribes of Arabia putting
father against son, brother against brother, and so on
One among them who was initially resistant and had even after hearing
about his own Sister and her husbands conversion from idol worship to
Islam, caused such an up roar of anger within him that he set out to kill the
prophet s.a.w. Diverted briefly to deal with his own family first, he arrived at
the front door of their home to hear those inside reciting Surah TA HA of
the Quran. Bursting through the door, he attacked his family until he was
calmed after accidently hitting his sister who was defending her husband
against Umar r.a.. Taking a seat in calming himself he notices the scroll in
which they had the Surah (chapter written) and were reading from. Umar
r.a. requested to to see it, but not first after being told to bathe. He would
later read just a few verses of the Surah TA HA and he raised his head and
said, The one who says these words deserves to be worshiped alone.
Surah TA HA is noted for containing the entire Torah (that which was
revealed to Musa a.s.). Umar r.a. would prove to be just as strong in faith
as he was in his resistance to Islam initially
Umar radiyallahu anh was once with some of the Sahabah radiyallahu
anhum and he asked whether anyone of them could relate to him about
the fitnah(trials or corruption) which would soon come. And this which he
was referring to was not any ordinary fitnah, but rather that which would
come one after the other, like the waves of the ocean. Hudhaifah
radiyallahu anh replied to him (hearing first was he was going to say from
the Prophet s.a.w. himself) informed him that between him and that fitnah
was a closed door which would very soon be broken, never to be closed
again. This was a metaphor, and the door represented a man; its being
broken represented his death or his murder; the one referred to here was
the Amir al-Muminin himself Umar ibn Al-Khattb, Umar Son of AlKhattab, born c.583 CE died 3 November 644 CE), was one of the most
powerful and influential Muslim caliphs (successors) in history. He was a senior
Sahaba of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (saw). He succeeded Abu Bakr
(632634) as the second caliph of the Rashidun (rightly guided) Caliphate on
23 August 634. He was an expert Islamic jurisprudence known for his pious
and just nature, which earned him the epithet Al-Farooq ("the one who
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virtue of his qualities alone, this great fitnah was averted for as long as he
remained alive
Such was his understanding and commitment that When ayat (verse) 3 of
Surah (chapter) of al-Maa'idah (the ladden table) was revealed to the
prophet s.a.w: "on this day have I perfected your religion [the Quran
completed the succession of revelation of Allah's religion Islam which all
prophets brought], and completed my favor upon you, and have chosen for
you al-Islam as your religion".
Most people were happy upon hearing it, but Umar ibn al-Khattab r.a.
began to cry, because he understood something most didn't consider at the
time..."there can only be after completion naqas (a diminishing or loss)".
The wisdom being so profound it has proven true in every age since then
until now 1437 yrs A.H. (after hijrah) Later...the deen isn't known or studied
deeply for its hidden treasures such as this nor studied and or protected
against fundamental groups who arise to under mind the truth of al-Islam
with philosophies or ideas of its non-application in a modern world therefore
let us take heed to what it is we have been given.
Ameen.

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Character of people

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The prophet s.a.w was asked, "What will be the main reason why people will enter
paradise?" He answered, "The consciousness of Allah (in everything we do) and
good character. He was then asked, "what we be the main reason why people enter
the hell fire?" He s.a.w. replied, "the mouth and the private parts"! (Reported by atTirmidhi and he said it was authentic from the prophet s.a.w. Hasan-Saheeh)
This Hadith is pretty much self-explanatory but there is something I would like to
point out that stirs this Hadith in its wisdoms that the translation misses... The
Arabic word al-farju specifically means the female private parts...also coupled
with al-famu (the mouth) meaning here speaking through conversation; really
defines this Hadith toward the women first...then the rest of humanity. Social
media, the telephone, etc. you name it we know most women love to converse
about any and everything (Allah bless them all), but we should help to remind each
other about the loose-ness of our words as well as the forgetfulness of our
responsibilities to what we say.
)
(
"The slaves of Allah (meaning people) sometimes utter a word without realizing
the impact. For this word he/she is sent down to hell (meaning punishable by those
words for they may often mislead people or cause other harmful consequences);
thereby moving close to its wrath farther [meaning in comparison to the amount of
distance between] than a distance of the east to the west."
The LAST defense of any society in decency lies with the morals and modesty of
the woman...after all society is nothing more than communities of which they are
nothing more than families and families nothing more than marriages and
marriages end with the individual. When our women are encouraged to dress less

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and an act in indecent ways the allure of their beauty spread far and wide literally
driving the society towards a lust-fully drunken state in severe cases. The first
teachers of individuals the influence of the mother begins Pre-natal and carries
over for a life time, if not neglectful parenting is otherwise conducted. In
Psychology society is hinged on the cohesiveness of the genders in moral decency
and the family unit, one reason why today we see the morality of our women
attacked physically and politically calling for the enforcement against such
attributes through legislation to out-right banned modesty if you will...Just 50 years
ago one was able to see catholic nuns who dressed in similar fashion, and 100
years ago the modesty fuller garments of clothing for both men & women. More
distinguished than these latter years who have degraded to the legality of
homosexuality and same sex marriage...These ideals and morals would have been
utterly disgusting to our predecessors who then still held on to deeper religious
values, but today that has all been abrogated by MAN...
"
" )
" (
Vulgarity comes from crudeness and crudeness leads to the hell-fire; decency
comes from belief and belief leads to paradise. (Related by ibn Hibaan, authentic
Hasan and Saheeh). So, without blame to either one stand-alone gender, we must
take into account the difference between ourselves and understand that we are not
the same. The normalcy of interaction and mingling is something that is quite
natural but lines and borders of decency are very easily crossed and water-down
the conscious with every encounter making it easier and more attractive for others
to follow suit. We all sin and we all need to be checked from time to time in order
to see ourselves from an outside perspective. The Muslim is a mirror to his
brother/sister and the best example to humanity. But, this is just not the case as we
take a look around. Our situation has degraded in the worst way despite the truth of
Islam and all the massive numbers of converts. Even with the rapid growth of
Islam its still a very difficult matter in bringing about cohesion among Muslim
groups. In my opinion, this is because the dawah (call to truth) is good at
conveying the truth in comparative religion efforts for Islam is undoubtedly the
truth; however after these initial hurdles are concluded the New Muslim isnt aided
in the actions of understanding further the gems of wisdoms that lie in the sciences
of Islam that answer the curiosities of humanity.
Therefore, many people then after group together according to common affiliations
which bypasses the true essence & beauty of Islam. With new converts and the
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Muslims not yet educated enough in the sciences of al-Islam bringing with them
remnants of their own culture and or ideologies therefore distort the fundamental
principles of the deen (religion).
Human character is something that is manipulative over time & influenced by our
environments which is easily seen in reproduction of pop-culture and new Western
values. This is actually something that is re-occurring as the early scholars after the
4 khulafa al-rasheedeen (the first 4 caliphs after the prophet s.a.w.), which
included the 3 righteous generations after the prophet s.a.w. who were still blessed
to have most of the companions of the prophet s.a.w. still alive and therefore it was
easier for them to correct the wrongs of people when necessary. Unfortunately,
later generations began to witness the weakening of Islam in the Umayyad
dynasties that began to be corrupted by worldly ways. Their corruption eventually
lead to the eradication of divine law, and this opened the door to all sorts of
facade...Islam was not spread by the sword as most people like to narrate it,
however it was by military conquest that truth conquerored falsehood. But, it was
the character of the Muslims who entered these lands, their justice, and immunity
to greed and corruption that had become such a huge part of those societies
occupied by foreign armies exploiting the wealth & resources. As a result Islam
was embraced and loved & never seen as an evil but as a liberator
Unfortunately, people who had benefited from old systems put in place in usurping
the people often accepted Islam to benefit from its protection and rights while
harboring their own inner feelings of seeking to sow discard from within. This
hypocrisy is still conducted today, and sadly even our own ignorances toward
jurisprudence (fiqh), tafsir and other sciences lend our current efforts to the
enemies in undermining al-Islam.
Rationalist and the spread of Islam
As a result Islam began to be injected with philosophy and opinions of new
Muslims who were bringing with them parts of what they were freed from. Free
will teachings began to spread by apostates of Islam who then turned to harm it in
the worst of ways, today it would be compared to treason something that most
governments punish by death penalty. Like those used by media networks today to

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put an ethnic face with Islam somehow adding value to their personal grievances.
Truth is they all need to join a long list of critics just to name a few:
9th century Persian scholar by the name Ibn Al-Rawandi (827-911 CE) who
was a Mutazalite (Sufi-ism) who repudiated Islam and as a revealed religion
all together, rejecting its authority of its scripture, complaining about its
rituals
Another Persian Muhammad Ibn Zachariah al-Razi (854-925 CE) was
heavily critical about the institution of prophet hood, belief in miracles and
the practice of obedience to religious principles against reason.
Even John Quincy Adams the 6th president of the United States wrote, In
the seventh century of the Christian era, a wandering Arab (Muhammad) of
lineage to Hagar (the Egyptian, [wife of Ibrahim a.s. and Mother to Ishmael
his 1st born]), combing the powers of transcendent genius, with pre-natural
energy of a fanatic, and the fraudulent spirit of an impostor, proclaimed
himself the messenger from heaven, and spread desolation & delusion over
an extensive portion of the earth.
Late 19th and early 20th century methods of higher criticism have shifted focus
from prophet-hood and principals to attacking the Quran itself as something not of
divine origin. (Unknown , 2015)
Many of these rationalists began to promote the ideas of free will with
philosophical logic denouncing completely the qadr of Allah (divine decree) an
attributing attributes of the creator to the creation. These actions were primarily the
results of mass translations of literary works from other areas into Arabic in
learning centers (Bayt al-Hikma the house of Wisdom in Baghdad) established by
the vast reaches of Islam. Philosophy and other works from Ancient Greece, Latin,
Persian, and IndiaAs a result another school of theology arose on the backs of
reason known as the Mutazalites (AlKhateeb, 2014). These rationalist viewpoints
of reason applied to both the physical and unseen worlds in understanding who
God is were in direct opposition to scripture. For Allah says in surah al-kahf 104106,
Say (O Muhammad

): "Shall We tell you the greatest losers in respect of (their) deeds?

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104. "Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life while they thought that
they were acquiring good by their deeds!
105. "They are those who deny the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) of their Lord and the Meeting with Him (in the Hereafter). So
their works are in vain, and on the Day of Resurrection, We shall not give them
any weight.
106. "That shall be their recompense, Hell; because they disbelieved and took My
Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and My
Messengers by way of jest and mockery.
To the Mutazalite the Quran & Sunnah (prophetic words, actions &
behavior of the prophet s.a.w) were not the only sources of truth, so they
continued their course in understanding these concepts in Islamic
application despite the clarity of the Quran & prophet-hood of Muhammad
s.a.w. Since man as the fallacy of believing more so what he is able to see
and understand is was no surprise that they would soon arrive at point
when the tangible world and its understanding began to trump revelation.
Therein lye the dangers of philosophy, and the logic of acceptance
because its sounds good from one angle (usually that which is self-fulfilling)
but full of holes from every other point of view; in addition most philosophy
undergoes constant change because its most conceived under ideal
circumstances paired with a bit of true (that gives it is notable logic and
orientation) but mixed with limited human understanding (which makes it
fallible). Nonetheless these deviant groups rose and flourished, in their
dogma for a time until scholars began to formulate sciences of
Quran/Sunnah to rebute the statements being made by the rationalist.
With more effective opposition to the fallacies of the Mutazilia gaining
ground under Abu al-Hasan al-Ashari (d.936) and Abu Mansur al-Maruridi
(d. 944) who founded the Ashari and Maturdi schools of Aqeedah
respectively. The Asharis and Maturidis refused to use reason to derive new
beliefs that contradicted revelation as the Mutazila had, and attempted to use
the same reason that the Mutazila championed against them. Throughout the
tenth and eleventh centuries, the scholars of these two schools became masters
of philosophy, logic, and rationalism. They managed to find a balance between

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reason and revelation that the Mutazilia could not, and formed a series of
arguments based on reason that refuted key Mutazilia beliefs such as the
crestedness of the Quran and the inability of God to have mercy on sinners.
These scholars argued that Gods attributes not separate from Him nor
applicable to creation, and are a means by which he describes himself to
humanity. [This is the correct fulfillment in belief] however application of
attributes to creation is a form of polytheism. Orthodox Islamic belief as
typified by the Quran and Sunnah. By using reason that the Mutazila
considered the highest form of human thought and achievement; they
managed to win people back to a more authentic understanding of Aqeedah
(AlKhateeb, 2014).
I believe at the junction it is good to note that unlike other monotheistic religions
as they claim to be, Islam promotes reasoning and contemplation. Allah often asks
questions in the form or argument provoking mankind to think
This passage is in conclusion to what Prophet Ibrahim A.S. was doing with his
people who were worshiping idols. He began the contemplation of the heavens &
Allah out loud causing those who were on looking to also consider what he was
saying.

And thus did We show Abraham the realm of the heavens and the earth that he
would be among the certain [in faith]

So when the night covered him [with darkness], he saw a star. He said, "This is my
lord." But when it set, he said, "I like not those that disappear."

And when he saw the moon rising, he said, "This is my lord." But when it set, he
said, "Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among the people gone astray."

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And when he saw the sun rising, he said, "This is my lord; this is greater." But
when it set, he said, "O my people, indeed I am free from what you associate with
Allah.

Indeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth,
inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Allah."

And his people argued with him. He said, "Do you argue with me concerning Allah
while He has guided me? And I fear not what you associate with Him [and will not
be harmed] unless my Lord should will something. My Lord encompasses all things
in knowledge; then will you not remember? [Surah Al-Anam 6:75-80]
From this is was trying to make his people understand that these things
that are observed which are mightier than the idols they were making with
their own hands and worshiping, are not more than created things
themselves which run their daily courses of servitude to the one who
created them. So, the quran is full of jidal (arguments) that are meant to stir
the human contemplation & draw him closer in understanding the truth
about Allah
Tawhid

Allah ( ) says:

If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the earth and
subjected the sun and the moon (to his Law), they will certainly reply,
Allah. [] And if indeed thou ask them who it is that sends down rain from
the sky, and gives life therewith to the earth after its death, they will
certainly reply, Allah! (Surah Ankabut, verses 61-63)

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And most of them believe in Allah, but commit

shirk (shirk means partnership to the creator). (surah Yusuf, verse 106).
Among the people of the world who believe in the existence of a creator
confirm the previous verse; however this 2nd verse is due to incomplete or
ignorant knowledge as to what it really means to believe in the creator. Just
skimming the surface, because the topic has been written in volumes as it
will surely prove to those who delve into it to be quite extensive; consist of
3 branches.
1. Rububiyyah (Allahs lordship and dominion) the word is derived from
Rab meaning lordTo set you in the right mind set example: the
Hindus have a god called Brahman who is said to be indwelling,
eternal, abstract, impersonal absolute. But Brahman shares with the
god Vishnu the god of preservation and the god Shiva who is the
destroyer. There are 3 gods here(something that has been adaptive
throughout the ages) with each ruling or control a different portion of
dominionHe Allah thy god is ONE as the 1st of the Ten
Commandments clearly points out.
2. Asma-wa-sifat (names & attributes) every name carries with it due
praise; these are the descriptive names and attributes of the creator
in how he refers to himself to us. For example: al-khaliq (al=the,
Khaliq=creator) the creator is specifically noting Allah as the only
creator meaning creation from nothing into being as human beings
today as in the past have attributed creating them to themselves. A
deeper pondering on that to allow you to see things alittle deeper
would be to understand that no matter what we may create those
materials including our own organism was first created by Al-khaliq
therefore the root of all creation is Allah.
3. Uluhiyah or Ibadah (alone, without partner in worship) as the creator
of all things the notion of having a son or need of partner should then
become a fleeting thought from the psyche of ones past thoughts.

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Especially when the word begotten son is then attributed to him in

the likeness of human-beings who conceive off-spring. This is why
this statement is so blasphemes and the only unforgivable sin to
associate partner or off-spring to Allah.
It is all three branches that are needed in ones belief to have a complete
and comprehensive belief, lacking in one or more is thus seen as
something in complete as these concepts are overlapping of each other. If
you remember at the opening of the chapter the verse that said, If indeed
thou ask them who has created the heavens and the earth and subjected
the sun and the moon (to his Law), they will certainly reply, Allah. [] And
if indeed thou ask them who it is that sends down rain from the sky, and
gives life therewith to the earth after its death, they will certainly reply,
Allah! This statement was the pagan Arabs acclaim to Tawhid Rububiyyah
as Allah is saying to the Prophet s.a.w. if you ask them they will say Allah;
however because they saw nothing wrong with worshiping other idols they
were in conflicting belief of Tawhid Uluhiyyah. The same goes the latter
verse that said, And most of them believe in Allah, but commit shirk. Many
people do believe in Allah/God, but they place special emphasis on the
creation such as Prophet Jesus (Eesa ibn Mariam a.s.) or Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w., Rabbis, Imams or even the dead as people who can
intercede on their behalf with Allah. This is considered contributed
attributes of Allah applied to the creation and contradicts Tawhid Asma-waSifat; and if some cases violate Uluhiyyah as some of these figures are
worshipped.
Its also important to know that among all the deviant sects it is
tawhid which is the source of their deviance largely because people
fail to grasp the concept completely, as ignorance and blind following
has paved the way for innovation (biddah). For example most people think
there is no god other than Allah to be the fullness of tawhid which
really doesn't even begin to scratch the surface as I have tried to
demonstrate the concept in brief. Yes, the utterance of ( ) is weighty
and enters one into the fold of Islam...these words ( ) also to Allah

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are heavier than anything else and by these words the hell fire is made
haram (forbidden) & one can enter Jannah (paradise). However, these
words have to become contextual in living them & actualizing tawhid in its
fullness to reap the rewards by them. Our lives have to reflect these words
and by that the tongue will be made allowed to testify on our behalf and not
against us when we are asked by the angels those 3 questions in the
grave; who is your lord, who was the man sent to warn and give guidance,
and what is your religion? Tawhid will assure than one can answer at a
time that only the truth that will bear witness.
Divisions
Human being are enabled with choice and thus should be allowed to freely
do as they please...but even with such divinely given gifts humanity isn't
capable of maintaining just limits to open freedoms as the world today is an
open example to every situation. Instead, the door that opens to ludeness
just gets wider and wider until man debases himself lower than the animals
(meaning he no longer has a higher sense of purpose, and is now
completely enslaved to serving his unsatisfiable desires until death
overtakes him). This is the same rhetoric heard and largely promoted and
exported through media outlets of entertainment, and again there is this
clash of what many people believe to be freedom verses that of control.
Sharia (Arabic for gods law) is therefore seen as something unjust and
controlling while democracy is exported all over the world to a majority that
don't even understand the concept of it. Democracy itself is fundamentally
flawed but furthermore it's a system that ignores the individual and leans
towards the majority. In other words, if your personal rights are being
violated, but the majority of people stand against you in opposite opinion,
then they have the democratic way over you...
Culture, traditions, nationalism, opinions, and philosophy all have their
place; however in al-Islam they have no place if it persists to change the
divine message. Of these let me pull nationalism to the forefront since this
seems to be the biggest problem within the Muslim world. The way I see
nationalism is a bigger, more orderly, and more deadly form of racism.

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I pledge my allegiance to the"
messenger of Allah to establish the prayer and pay the zakat (obligatory )
charity to the poor) sincerely and to support all Muslims. (Reported by
Jareer Ibn Abdullah in Sahih Muslim).
Today, the Muslims are primarily focused on Palestine, but along with the
gruesome stories of Syria we find ourselves now shifting to another primary
area of attention. This organizational fanaticism is causing grouping of all
sorts within the Ummah and it causes the lines between friend and foe to
become blurred. The reason this is so important is because the nationalistic
groupings as well as favoritism really harbors along the lines of racism at its
core. Others conflicts that are ongoing with Muslims in other areas aren't
given the same attentions as those currently being discussed. Countless
lives lost and its just another day as long as our selfish needs are met. I
have recently share blogs on the subject of the "the real Arabs" and
posted studies conducted dating back to the 1920's when Saudi Arabia had
not yet become a state ( see blog at sayyarismail.weebly.com/the-pureblooded-Arabs) (Swift, 2015). These posting were made NOT with the
intent of making even more divisions amongst the Muslims; instead on the
contrary they were to point to the subtleties of race that even the prophet
Muhammad s.a.w. pointed out. He s.a.w. makes mention to the description
of Musa and Eesa Ibn Maiam ( ) . The wisdoms behind this are a
testament to the color strifes of today even among Muslim, which Islam is,
supposed to eradicate. But through nationalism & racism it is finding its
place again in the psyche of the population they harbor. Over the centuries
peoples have been displaced and or pushed out through genocide etc. and
replaced by non-indigenous peoples who adapted the land, language and
identity of those removed. Because of these previous actions history is
regard as It is seen today, which is the psychological effect that serves to
satisfying the egocentrism of people's in aligning themselves with favorites
among mankind while at the same time demoting others with race
inferiority. These actions are not above Muslim folks as we can see the
escalations between countries in the Muslim world today. Of course they
have their independent influences, but the duty of the Muslims is to
transcend these temptations with adherence to Allah's laws and prophetic
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though the prophet s.a.w. would even mention the description of previous
prophets.

Leadership
""

"any slave of Allah (any of us people) who is put by Allah in charge of the affairs of
Muslims and dies dishonest to his subjects, will be forbidden by Allah from
entering paradise".[ Related by Ma'qil ibn Yassir r.a. [From the prophet s.a.w in
Sahih Muslim].
So, from this Hadith we can see that favoritism no matter how it is coupled
to our attentions it is something that Allah will not allow a person the entry
of paradise...this Hadith extends itself even into non-religious matters such
as parenting. The implications are all relevant and they are there to remind
us of the fallacy that takes place within ourselves all the time. Sure,
intentions will ultimately be the deciding factor; however we all know or
have some idea as to when these aspirations take harmful turns, which is
the emphasis to the subject matter. Some might say that this particular
Hadith would only apply to positions of power such as statesmen etc. but
power of influence is something that is also among the sacred trust of Allah
and by that they too will be judge & held accountable. Never will Allah
judge a disbeliever or a mushirk by shariah for it is their kufr & shirk that
hangs mightier around their necks, but as Muslims we will be judged
according to Allahs laws. Among some of the most simple fundamentals
are enjoining good and forbidding evil and we know of which evils are the
most despised and dangerous to be that which is openly committed for it
tends to call others to its acceptance. This very easy principal has become
a harder and harder task for Muslims as the acceptance of public sins
outweighs the non-acceptance. So, quitting something physically without
causing more problems is usually the scenario; however especially for
Muslims in the West who live under laws that still allow free speech, along
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media has become a forum of mundane matters, overload of secular news,

personal chronology of daily activity, and personal posting of self/family and
innocent children. Basically, the point isIf we dont begin to devote MOST
of our time for the benefit of the Ummah, then we should never expect for
our leadership to change nor take responsibility in the roles they play.
PEOPLE WILL GET RULERS WHICH THEY DESERVE
Ponder upon the Hikmah (Wisdom) of Allah where He has made peoples kings, leaders, and
those of authority over them, of the same kind as their own deeds. It is as if the peoples deeds
appeared in the form of their kings and leaders. If the people are upright, then their kings and
rulers will be upright, and if they turn away (from uprightness), then their leaders will turn
against them. And if they oppress and tyrannize, then their kings and rulers will tyrannize and
oppress. And if deception and treachery becomes manifest amongst them, then the same will
appear in their rulers. If the people refrain from fulfilling the rights of Allah upon them and
become niggardly (regarding their execution), then their kings and rulers will refuse to give them
their rights and will become niggardly (withholding their rights from them). And if they take
away from those whom they oppress that which they deserve not to take, then the kings will take
away from the people that which they deserve not to take and will levy taxes and impose tasks
upon them. And whatever the people unjustly take from the oppressed, their kings take the same
by force from them. So those in charge of the people appear in the forms of their (the ruled)
deeds. And it befits not the Divine Wisdom that the evil and wicked be ruled except by those of
the same kind. And since the early [Muslims] were the best and most righteous of generations,
their rulers were of the same standing. But when the people turned weak, their rulers turned to be
of their own rank.
So it befits not the Hikmah (Wisdom) of Allah in these times that rulers like that of Muaawiyah
and Umar bin Abdul-Aziz, be in charge over us, and even more so the likes of Abu Bakr and
Umar (ra). Rather, our rulers are in accordance with our own rank and standing, and the ones
who ruled those before us were (also) in accordance with these peoples own rank and standing.
And both matters (the status of the former rulers and those of this time) are as necessitated and
entailed by [Allah] (as-Salih & as-Salaf, 2010) [Ibn Qayyim al-Jawazziye; Miftaah DaarusSaaadah, 1/177-178]

Hypocrisy
( "
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"you will find that the worst among the people on the day of judgment is the two-faced one. He who
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We have direct application of this hadith on many fronts...In wake of the most
recent attacks in Paris and all the apologies & other actions that were carried out by
Muslims raises alot of red flags of suspicion to the true merit of many individuals.
The prophet s.a.w. said, Islam began as something strange among the pagan
Arabs, and it will return to its former status of being strange, so give glad tidings to
the stranger (Muslims)." Of course this Hadith doesn't apply to all Muslims;
instead it applies to those Muslims who strive with person, wealth, mind, &
behavior in upholding the banner of Islam on all fronts. These are the Muslims
who present to you the same face of Islam at each encounter, and don't cower when
among non-Muslims in their identities during times when Islam is portrayed
through deceitful lenses. Theres absolutely NO need for Islam to answer, respond
or accept responsibility for the actions of people who act outside the jurisprudence
of the Ummah and for Muslims to fly the flags of secular countries other than the
flag of Allah carries with it huge implications of wrong doing. Sure Islam is a
peaceful way, but playing peace maker in regards to others who have high-jack the
image or have falsely been represented for political reasons then we should not
switch faces during these disturbances. Islam is not guilty of any of these wrong
doingsso, justifying yourself by seeking acceptance to maintain your status in
these countries is no excuse. And the Prophet (saw) said,
Meaning: If
you engage in the Inah (a Riba interest transaction), hold onto the tails of the cows
and be pleased with agriculture, and abandon the Jihad then Allah will place over
you a humiliation which He will not remove until you return to your religion.
[Musnad (chain of narration) Ahmed and Sunan Abi Dawud].
More suitable modern terminology would be those who get comfortable in worldly
affairs, and begin to only consider themselves with matters that seem to directly
affect them and their well-being. Until you return to your religion means until
you return to Jihad according to many scholars. From what gives strength to this
Tafsir is:
a) The previously mentioned Ayat If you go not forth, He will replace you with
a painful torment. So the painful torment by empowering the disbelievers over
the Muslims was promised if the Muslims leave the Jihad. And this torment will be
lifted only when the Muslims return from their sin to the Jihad. So, it seems that
this Hadith means until you return to your Jihad. And Jihad has been called as a
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b) What was mentioned to be abandoned in the Hadith was Jihad. So what was
needed to be returned to is what was abandoned in the first place.
Consideration of all innocent life is necessary as human being should have
empathy of their fellow man; but when do you ever see those same
countries offering publically & socially the same apologies that Muslims
embrace in reassuring themselves among non-Muslims? Therein lies the
wrong doing for Muslim lives matter and they should matter to you for every
Muslim is responsible for what is taking place in this world. Allah will
question each of us as this hadith clearly indicates the importance of your
recognition towards the whole
An explanation of Jihad
These situations of hypocrisy find an audience in the
Muslim world of north Africa where secular and
sultanate governments have otherwise demoted Islam
altogether or by allowing through legislation of the
government to change al-Islam from its pure status to
something else than what the prophet
brought. The hatred of the bearded man although Sunnah
of the prophet s.a.w. and non- Islamic traditions that
supersede sharia. This relaxation of the Sunnah has held
open the door for wider corruption of successive generation who are now growing
up witnessing these practices as the truth, as the books of Hadith have also been
removed from the masajid and are selectively taught by the majlis (government
representative). These actions have polarized the people sacrificing the ability of
people in the preservation of their Islamic identities. This polarization
embodies the two-faced mindset that is promoted because a Muslim is
either Muslim or he/she isn't there is no gray area or sliding scale of
application. Rituals performed on Jumuaah (Friday) once a week or once a
year (in Ramadan) are not sufficient, but unfortunately many people have
allowed themselves to be persuaded by those in authority over them as to
what now is haram and halal (forbidden or permissive).
This is a huge problem (amongst other more attentive endeavors of political consequence)
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world North Africa. Ironically, these current circumstances are a repeat of

earlier times when our beloved early scholars rose to the occasion of
combating the deviation of their times with many scholarly works, many
which have been lost while some endure to our time. The famous, LETTER
FROM PRISON, by Sheikh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimullah alayhu; shared a quote about
the conditions of the Muslim world in his times, that without a change of
one word mirror the very same conditions presently. He rahimullah said,
"If one is to review the affairs of the world, one would inevitably realise that this
group in Ash-Sham and Egypt are the most staunch group upholding the Din in
knowledge, action and jihad. They are relieving the Muslims throughout the world
of their obligation of jihads they struggle against the hardened disbelievers. The
prestige of all Muslims is derived from that group's glory ..."For the inhabitants of
Yemen are weak, and unable or unwilling to carry out jihad, subservient to their
rulers ..."The Hijazi peoples are swamped in the depths of innovations and
misguidance, and their people of knowledge and faith are weak and subdued. lf
that group in Ash-Sham and Egypt were to be subjugated - and I seek refuge in
Allah from that - then those from Hijaz would be rendered the most degraded of
Allah's servants.
"The lands of Africa referring to today's Libya, Tunisia and Algeria are led by its
Bedouins and they are very wicked, and they themselves are deserving to be
conquered by jihad. Further on, the lands of the Maghreb {Morocco} are all but
occupied by the Europeans {the people are so mixed with European that the
indigenous peoples are pushed into the Sahara}, yet Muslims there do not attempt
their jihad. Had Tatars occupied those regions, they would have encountered timid
people ..."Therefore, it is clear that it is that group situated in Ash-Sham and
Egypt who are the vanguard of Islam, their success is an honour for Islam, and
their defeat is a calamity for it."
Let, me first state that this is not meant as a call or recruitment, nor should
it be a topic taken at face value for the subject is very weighty2ndly for
non-believers it might be understood as something of bias & or preference
of perspective upholding ones religion as the truth but as the book was
opened with brief reference to previous prophecy and with some research
of your own, its quite easy for anyone to come to the conclusion of the

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status of Islamhowever this synopsis should clarify the distortion of the

word jihadThis word is primarily used in western media to provoke fear
by using the term in association to tragedy on innocent peoples and coined
with groups such as ISIS In the Arabic language, Jihad means to strive and
struggle to achieve a certain objective. So the one who strives and struggles hard
to attain a thing, has done a Jihad in a linguistic sense; therefore jihad in (Mutlaq
Arabic word meaning absolute/non-specific sense) most often is referred to fighting the
nafs {the lower self} in becoming a more congruent human being, selfactualised to higher spiritual states of spiritual control over ones self as I
explain in coming chapters. The prophet s.a.w. said, The hardest of all
battles, is the battle with ones self, so this is the primary meaning.
However in concert to the validity of the hadith is another often over looked
issue in the application of interpretation from a (takhees Arabic meaning specific/clear
with (sifah meaning description)). This is due to the corrupt scholars who have changed the meaning
of this word in order to flee from the obligation of fighting and hindering men from it. For this they
give priority to the linguistic meaning of Jihad rather than its Sharee meaning and they did not stop
there, they incorrectly used that as an argument to prevent Jihad. Sheikh Muhammad bin Salih alUthaymin rahimahullah said:
.
Meaning: If the Sharee (legislative) meaning and the linguistic meaning differ, what the Sharee
(legislative) meaning dictates is preferred. This is because the Quran was revealed to explain the Shar
(legislation) and not for the explanation of the language. This is the case unless there be an evidence
which gives more weight to the linguistic meaning, then it is preferred. Usul fil-Tafsir (Media, 2014)

Secondly, the word does have a war connotation in the sense of selfdefence of ones self, property, community, and homeland from injustice
and or wrongful seizure or occupation. Obviously, physical war is the last
option when all other avenues of peace have failed, however Allah knows
best
Jihad was legislated through three main phases. Before the first phase, the Muslims were ordered
to forgive the disbelievers and to be patient upon their harm.
1) Then came the first phase where Allah gave permission to the believers to fight in defense
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Allah said:
Meaning: Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they
were wronged. And indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory. So this was permission
for the defensive Jihad.
2) Then came the second phase where Allah obligated the defensive Jihad against the


disbelievers who fought the Muslims. Allah said:

Meaning: Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed.
Allah does not like transgressors.
Here Allah obligated the defensive Jihad. The difference with the first phase is that in the first
phase it was not an obligation, but rather only the permission was given. Here the Jihad was Fard
Ayn as Allah said:

Meaning: Go forth, whether light or heavy, and strive with your wealth and your lives in
the cause of Allah.
3) This the final phase where Allah obligated an offensive Jihad against the disbelievers. In the
previous phases Muslims were to fight those who fought them. But in this final phase which will
remain until the Day of Judgment, Allah orders to fight the disbelievers not for their oppression
against the Muslims. But rather against their disbelief and shirk. So any group of people who are
disbelievers are to be fought whether they fight us or not. The Muslims have been ordered to
seek them in their own lands and fight them and not wait until they take the initiation in fighting.

Allah said:

Meaning: And fight them until there is no fitnah (Shirk) and [until] the religion (worship),
all of it, is for Allah.
And He decreed a choice for the people of the Book if they refuse to enter Islam, that they



should pay the Jizya:

Meaning: Fight those who do not believe in Allah or in the Last Day and who do not
consider unlawful what Allah and His Messenger have made unlawful and who do not
adopt the religion of truth from those who were given the Scripture [fight] until they give
the jizyah willingly while they are humbled.
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Meaning: I have been ordered to fight the people until they say Laa Ilaha Illallah (there is no
god worthy of being worshiped except Allah), so whoever says Laa ilaaha Illallah has indeed
protected his self and wealth from me except for its right. And his judgment is with Allah
(meaning his inner secrets) [Reported in Sahih al Bukhari]
And here, the obligation of Jihad was Fard Kifaya. As long as a sufficient part of the Ummah
established the obligation, the burden falls from the rest. But it returns to being Fard Ayn when
the reasons for the obligation of fighting become that of the second phase (which was a Fard
Ayn) such as when the disbelievers take the offensive in fighting the Muslims. (Media, 2014)

All of that for Muslims should shed light on the letters from prison, by Ibn
Taymiyyah when he upholds the portion of Muslims in Egypt and AsSham
who undergo such an enormous task for the sake of the Ummah and as
long as they are doing their part then many fall back on the notion of the
Kifaya being fulfilled. Therefore dawah is the disguise that is most often
used in claiming participation for Muslims who live in non-Muslim lands;
however the dawah would be more genuine and better accepted if it was
first reapplied to MuslimsReason for this is, any of the MSAs & other
groups who organize these events should be at least familiar with the
statistics of new Muslims who have come to Islam and the communities
failure to embrace them properly for a host of internal problems within
those same groups that put forth the effort. Allah swt has guided many
people to the door step of Islam, and the final phase of entry was placed
upon Muslims to embrace their new brothers or sisters who were then only
concerned with the bragging rights of getting a shadah & the rewards that
come with that in the hereafter. But, what about the well-being of that
person who has often abandoned their family traditions & friendship
circles? Who was the effort for, you or them? There are a number of
resources today spent on dawah with travleling sheeyuk to various
countries to deliver often the same repetitive stories most Muslims have
already heard. So, why isnt it left to those in their communities the simpler
task of education, while our bigger scholars gather within themselves to
conclude matters of the Muslims?
Thats just an opinion But This is the reason that ones house should be
in proper order before you invite guest inIslam is the truth in which nearly
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the least of struggles one should make for the sake of Allah in which he has
legislated.
The Muslim World
Cohesion and obedience is something that the prophet s.a.w. has ordered
Whosoever obeys the ruler has obeyed me and whoever obeys me had obeyed
Allah; and he who disobeys the ruler has disobeyed me and whoever disobeys
me has disobeyed Allah. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
It is well established in the Quran that we are commanded to obey the ruler.
Allah put obeying the rulers after obeying Him {Allah} and obeying the Prophet
s.a.w. There are many ahadith in the Sunnah, i.e. the main collections, and
other books that state that it is obligatory to obey them [the rulers] and to be
patient with their oppression. Reported by Ahmad (3/403) and Ibn Abi Aasim
(2/521) with a Sahih isnaad [narration] It is authentically reported from the
Messenger in the hadeeth of Iyaad ibn Ghunum who said, The Messenger of
Allah (saws) said, Whoever desires to advise the one with authority then he
should not do so openly, rather he should take him by the hand and take him
into seclusion (and then advise him). And if he accepts (the advice) from him
then (he has achieved his objective) and if not, then he has fulfilled that which
was a duty upon him. However, under other special circumstances the Prophet
(saw) said The person must obey in whatever he loves, and in whatever he
hates, in ease and in hardship, in willingness and un-willingness; except if he is
commanded to disobey Allah; So if he is commanded to disobey Allah, then he
should not listen, nor should he obey. Related by al-Bukhari (4/203).
This is the current ordeal in the Muslim worldleadership has done its best
at maintaining the illusion of obedience to Allah, but through the cracks the
real agendas shine through. In regards to some, like the president in
Tunisia, who has made previously open statements of disbelief which
immediately fueled a revolt in that country among the population who were
seeking to change things vs those who dont want to abandon their religion.
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Morocco, on the other hand more or less is hardly ever mentioned when it
comes to international news in terms of Muslim news, as the sheikh in his
letters alluded to centuries ago; a timid people who have been overrun by
Europeans. Such is the case, while the culture is taking on a face-lift
beginning with the name now referred to as Maroc removing the Moor
connotation to Muslim Spain & that of the earlier darker skinned Muslims
who are the indigenous peoples of the land who have been pushed into the
barren Sahara south bordering Algeria & Mauritania. With these cultural
changes you see an under educated & economically set back country now
shifting to open its doors in revitalisation of the country but at the expense
of the people. Islam has also suffered a huge blow, as the sultanate
struggles in identity of a kingdom/Islam/ & democracy respectively. These
changes have therefore caused many psychological disorders especially
upon those who have deeper roots & ties to their faith. Today, its not
uncommon to see a mother walking her child to school while she {the mother}
is wearing hijab but the children are all dressed like a American or French
in western clothing. With this permission comes also the lack or complete
negligence of prayer as is indicated during the time of the adhan {call to
prayer} and attendance in the masajid.
In, retrospect western holidays are embraced such as Halloween, birthdays
and Ramadan is more so celebrated like Xmas with excessive sleep during
the day {missing the concept of fasting} while over eating throughout the night with
family and friends in feast like settings with wrapped presents. Of course,
commercials and T.V. programming reinforce the new mindset with
Moroccan men & women in western type attire promoting prosperity
through this image.
In addition, Islam has been changed to support the concepts & newly
founded principals of Aqeedah, halal & haram that coincide with these new
cultural aspects. Yet, in still in the mist of the few that benefit you find the
country is now more so divided along lines of class as well as religion. With
religious knowledge diminished most find no problems with accepting
conditions of riba (interest borrowing) for temporary enjoyment.
Mathaab
Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam al-ShafiI and Imam Ahmad ibn
Hanbal Rahim-allah alayhumthe four great Imams and scholars of
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but before we go into the subject in terms of the Muslim world, lets first
begin with the Western world. The term madhab or school of
Jurisprudence that is always linked to one of the four imams, is something
that primarily doesnt exist in the west, however Muslims are among
themselves bringing these issue up in conversation with others on issues of
Fiqh. Giving benefit of doubt as to the reasons in need of addressing some
of the questions (hypothetical or real) and the answers in response are often
times leading many on wrongful paths. The methods of acquiring
knowledge today for Muslims has turned more so from traditionalist type
methods to that of a variety of approaches; however with that opens the
door to a host of new problems.. For example: It is possible for all Muslims
to learn about the fundamental beliefs of Islam like Tawhid and about
general ethics directly from the translations of Quran and
Hadith. However, understanding Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), which forms
the foundations of our everyday life, isnt practically possible for most,
except a very small number of scholars who have the requisite knowledge
base and training. This is a slippery slope because while the text of Quran
and authentic Ahadith is free from error, its interpretations arent. So
anybody who tries to deduce conclusion without proper training in ijtihad is
liable to make errors. So, that makes most of us students of these four
great scholars We are therefore obligated to their reference in matters
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It is very important to
note and realize that
despite the differences
of opinion in the
matters of fiqh, these
blessed souls had
nothing but the utmost
respect for each other;
furthermore 70% of
rulings were
unanimously agreed
upon, and differences
tended to be the result
of one lacking a hadith
or some proof that another was in possession of. Therefore as a result of
their early work later muhadith (scholar of prophetic Sunnah) such as: Albani,
Uthaymeen, Bin Bazz (rahimullah alayhum) who made ijtihad on the remaining
30% to bring full concensus upon fiqh-ee matters and close the door to
fitnah that might transpire between Muslims. As a result, their works shed
light on those matters but, Muslims still find ways of provoking one-another
into divisions. In the West, with the absense of origin upon mathaab there
are groups who entitle themselves instead with terminology that is moreso
to set one against the other instead of calling all to unity upon
righteousness
Back in the Muslim world these mathaabs have taken a huge twist in
furthering divides whom the four scholars themselves never represented.
They in fact would study eachother and often take the opinion of the
otherbut their students who would inherit them drove these division which
today have deviation & nationalism sediments added to them. Al-Maghreb
which is Morocco but comprises of all of West Africa also extending to
Egypt the Maliki mathaab is prevelent. However, the deviant sects have
twisted the interpretations to justify what it is they have become today.

The
]
Bedouins are stronger in disbelief and hypocrisy and more likely not to know

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the limits of what [laws] Allah has revealed to His Messenger. And Allah is
Knowing and Wise. [9:97]
Arising from the rubble of past scholarship that gave the region pride and
prominence within Islamic history the area & its dominant Sufi culture
further mislead people who are now adept to blind following
Blind Following
He is called Al-Shawkani because of the attribute ascribed on him from his birth place
Hijrah Shawkan, a small village about a days journey from Sana in Yemen. Born 1760
CE, Imam Shawkanis name & lineage are as follow: Muhammad bin Ali bin Muhammad
bin Abdullah Al-Shawkani al-Sanani. Al-Sanani is the attribution to where he grew up in
Sana. Very much into seeking knowledge as a youth & student of his father Ali who
was a judge in Sana, the Sheikh would go on to hold early positions as a Qadi under
the Qasimi Imami rulers. Since 35-40% of all Muslims in Yemen are recognised from
the Shiia sect (Zaidiyyah named after the great grandson of the prophet s.a.w, Zaid ibn Hussein ibn
Ali ibn Abi Talib r.a.), much speculation has gone forward as to whether the sheikh was
actually zaidiyyah or sunni. Farid Ali, M (n.d.), mentions some of the works he studied
from the Zaidiyyah were: Sharh al-Azhar, and Sharh al-Naziri; from the Sunni
tradition he studied Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Al-Tirmidhi, Muwatta
Malik, Al-Shifa of al-Qadi lyad, and al-Muntaqa.
Aspiring to levels of self-mastery in tafsir and hadith he proclaimed himself at the
age of 30yrs Mutafaaqi, no longer subjected to the needs of taqleed and was now
able to make ijtihadd on matters concerning fiqh. Deeply committed to his work, he
spent the rest of his life as he would later ascend to greater heights, to issuing fatwas
something he had been doing since he was twenty yrs. oldHe later produced some
famous works of which 3 are worth mentioning:

Nayl al-Awir min Aidith Sayyid al-Akhyir (Attainment of the Objectives from the
Hadiths of the Chief of the Righteous). A commentary on Muntaqaal-khboir
of (Al-Majd) Ibn Taymiyyah; a fiqh manual based on hadith.
Fath al-Qadir: Jimi bayna fannay al-riwiyah wa al-diriyah min ilm altafsr (narrations and analysis in the Science of Tafsir.
Irshid al-fuil ili taqiq al-aqq min ilm al-uil (Guide to the verification of truth in the
science of uool ). (Farid Ali, n.d.pg1)

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The Qasimi imams of the sixth and seventh centuries maintained a rugged stance
against Sunni tradition, although they had rejected the Mutazalite and their
philosophical viewpoints of which many Sufi sects emerged. One tract minded by the
Hadawi school of thought, they would still quote Sunni Ahadith. The gateway into the
Sunni hadith tradition for the Zaidiyyahs can be traced back to the rule of Mutawakkil
Ahmad bin Sulaiman (ruled 1137-1170 CE). He regards the canon of ahadith work in his
own work entitled Usul al-ahkam fi al-halal wa al-haram. However, by the eighth
century their successors had left the Sunni tradition and began to discredit their
scholars. Deposed temporarily by enemies of Islam, Muhammad bin Ibrahim al-Wazir
(d. 1436) spear-headed a movement abandoning the Zaidiyyah-Hadawi school of
thought and declared the Sunni canonical collection as the unconditional true source of
authentic religious narratives of the prophet s.a.w.. He began to disseminate the
material and the path back to the Sunnah was quickly joined by other creditable names
who would all share in this great jihad back to the right path. Al-Shawkani is noted for
taking this momentum to its highest point within learning circles in Sana. Like always,
political factors divided the influences of people of Zaidiyyah, Hadawi and ShafiI
schools (increasing in followers) in the south. The main source of revenue was primarily
from export of coffee and these monies were the main source of the countries revenue.
With no legitimate tie to Quran or Sunnah in rulings the Zaidiyyah political doctrine
wasnt living up to expectations as many of them began to think in terms of kings. So,
as a result the Zaidiyyah infrastructure was delegitimized as the Sunni tradition would
prove itself in business and personal matters.
At this point, and following suit of his predecessors laying the ground work back
to the Sunnah, Al-Shawkani considered the Sunni traditional hadith the most authentic
source of religious material after the Quran and thus based all of his following opinions
mostly on them. Despite the unclear lines earlier on where the sheikh actually stood in
terms of tradition, it was more so clear now and accurate to call him from amongst the
Sunni scholars. He condemned the following of one school of thought which would
enable Muslims to obtain good from all truths amongst the different schools and disliked
taqlid upon anyone therefore held a high regard to personal liberation through study.
Interestingly, he argued that taqlid was the innovation itself, destructive by the
followers of various schools of law. In and of itself, it has led to factionalism and
ijtihad is the only means by where to combat the sectarian & antagonistic views.
Ijtihad is a continuous practice not bound to any time period focusing on
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Lastly, he began to challenge the state He began to see the problems in rulership that were inherited and thus began to reflect that leadership didnt have to come by
way of succession, but rather by means of Bayah (allegiance from the people). In other
words, the most suitable to rule by consensus of the people (such was that of the 1st
caliphate to Abu Bakr r.a.; and not succession of family like going to Ali ibn Abi Talib r.a. like
many Shiia argue); this would enable them to weed out potential corruption and

weakness within the hierarchy of society. He also took into consideration the succession
from decree of a standing Imam, like in the case of Abu Bakr asSadeeq r.a. who
passed the caliphate onto to Umar ibn al-Khattab r.a. Al-Shawkani exclusively relied on
the Quran & Sunnah to be the only standard.with this he was able to refute many of
the legal teaching of the previous Hadawis. As a result only the qiyas of traceable roots
back to Quran & Sunnah were acceptable in establishing its rule & ijma. He further
discourages Muslims from raising up against their leaders who were fulfilling the basic
tenements of Islam, and whom they hadnt heard them proclaim any disbelief publicly.
Something, I wish the peoples of Morocco would open up to since I have heard imams
in khutbahs use words of kufar in relationship to the government over Quran & Sunnah.
Al-Shawkanis long and short fatwas and binding letters to judges under his office
gained him many followers who would travel from as far as India to study under him. He
Died October 1834.
Sayyar Ismail Swift 2015 research paper

Hadith
The general meaning of the word Arabic: ad, plural: , ad) are the
collections of the reports claiming to quote what the prophet Muhammad (saw) said in word, his actions,
methods, and behavior verbatim on every matter. This is why he is the most documented human being to
ever live. The term comes from the Arabic meaning "report", "account" or "narrative". Hadiths are
second only to the Quran in developing Islamic jurisprudence, and regarded as important tools for
understanding the Quran and commentaries (tafsir) on itBut

deeper still Hadith qudsee

are regarded revelation, as these ahadith resulted not from the prophet
(saw) himself, but come about through revelation often in response to
questions that were put forth to the prophet (saw), and responded after
moments of silence in which he (saw) received revelation. Hadith alNabawee these are hadith that come from the prophet (saw) himself;
However, Allah would send Jabril (as) with correction if what his prophet
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indicating for the prophet (saw) in what he said was correct, and this was the
manner by which Allah (swt) taught him. What is important here to note is
the importance of the hadith in fully understanding the Quran itself. It is in
fact one of the reasons for the advent of the prophet(s) to explain the text
fully, therefore it is not mans option to disregard what the prophet(s) have
said in explanation. After the prophets would be those of their companions
who accepted the early messages and followed them; they are regarded
2nd to the prophet(s) in understanding the text. In the case of the Prophet
Muhammad (saw) the Quran also serves as a biography as many verses
were revealed in response to life events of himself (saw) and his
companions (ra). Yet, there have been deviant groups who have sought to
disregard the Prophet (saw) and his companions in understanding the
Quran which has opened the door to all sorts of variations & deviant groups
all stating their reasons as just. Its these deviations who are the enemies of
Islam and when they are further embraced by the larger spectrum of
adversaries they then try propagating confusion through logic and
philosophies all focused toward misleading anyone without proper
knowledge. This has been the very same methodology of the previous
nations and their prophets in destroying their truth Wahb ibn Baqiyyah told
us from Khaalid from Muhammad ibn Amr from Abu Salamah from Abu Hurayrah
who said: the Messenger of Allaah (saw) said: The Jews were divided into
seventy-one or seventy-two sects, and the Christians were divided into seventyone or seventy-two sects, and my Ummah {Muslims} will be divided into seventythree sects. This was narrated by [Abu Dawood in his Sunan, Kitaab al-Sunnah,
Baab Sharh al-Sunnah]
.In another narration, It was reported from Awf ibn Maalik who said: the
Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
"The Jews were divided into seventy-one sects, one of which is in Paradise {the
one that maintains the correct religion from Moses a.s.} and seventy are in the
Fire {all deviations}. The Christians were divided into seventy-two sects, seventyone of which are in the Fire {all deviations} and one is in Paradise {the correct

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religion Jesus a.s. brought & taught}. By the One in Whose hand is the soul of
Muhammad, my Ummah {Muslims} will be divided into seventy-three sects, one of
which will be in Paradise {His correct religion} and seventy-two will be in the
Fire {all deviant groups}." It was said, O Messenger of Allah, who are they? He
said, "Al-Jamaaah." [Sunan Ibn Maajah, no. 3982.]
What is meant by al-Jamaaah is the aqeedah {meaning correct religion} and
actions of the Prophet (saw) and his Companions (ra).
And from the Quran Allah has warned about such actions "Verily those who split
up their religion and became sects, you have absolutely nothing to do with them."
[Holy Qur'an 6:159]
[30:32] (Do not fall in idol worship, meaning sun, moon stars, trees, rocks, cows
or people) like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with
what they have.
[42:14] ironically, they broke up into sects only after the knowledge had come to
them, {meaning they use the truth to twist it & cause deviation, without it they
had no reference} due to jealousy and resentment among themselves. If it were not
for a predetermined decision from your Lord to respite them for a definite interim,
{the term of life is written for each person, which Allah doesnt contradict his
own word} they would have been judged immediately. Indeed, the later
generations who inherited the scripture are full of doubts. Prophet (saw) did not
die before he had shown the way clearly to his ummah [nation]. At the end of the
last Hajj [pilgrimage] performed by the Prophet (saw) there was revealed the ayah
[verse] (interpretation of the meaning):
This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for
you Islam as your religion [al-Maaidah 5:3]

As I mentioned in the opening of the book,

Umar (ra) began to weep when he heard this because he knew now that the
religion of the Almighty was complete (with the Quran all revelations was concluded)
there would then only begin the start of its erosion until nothing of it would
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This naqas (decrease) is witnessed in the masajid today. I was once trying to
explain the need of a sutra (barrier) in praying outside of the Jamaat led by
the imam, because I seen everyone walking in front of one another while in
private prayer. It shocked me that no one was paying the respect to the
individual who was praying coming across his qiblah (direction of prayer facing
Mecca) within 1 meter of his standing position. It was grossly sickening as I
struggled back through the crowd to place a chair sutra in front of the one
near the door way while everyone struggled across him to get out. Other
things, such as the concepts of tawhid, including the correct prayer
technique are all missing as many pray with their hands to the side
(something Imam Malik did after being beaten, his arms broken he could no longer fold them in
prayer) instead of folding them across the chest. Taking the madhab over
the Prophets (saw) Sunnah, who said, Pray as you have seen me pray, of which
his methods have been dully reported in authenticity. Sadly, enough you
will find that even in giving advice of correction it is taken as something
severe, as it often leads those people to report you to the secret police who
enforce these ignorant ways of malpractice devoid of Sunnah. I have been
reported several times for nothing more than telling a brother in the upmost
respectful ways that what they were doing was wrong etc. As a bearded
man, Im immediately painted a threat. Let me remind you again, he
(Shawkani) argued that taqleed was the innovation itself (because religious
matters/knowledge are fard on the Muslim), destructive by the followers of various schools
of law who began to promote the deviation of the madhab over the practices of the
Sunnah). In and of itself, it has led to factionalism and ijtihad is the only means by where to
combat the sectarian & antagonistic views. Ijtihad is a continuous practice not bound to
any time period focusing on reforming misguided social practices (al-Wahhaab, 2015)

My heart loves the masjid, and I love to pray in the masjid; but when I
began to be troubled by those who deliberately use the masjid for a means
of ignorance and misguidance I began to question things. Ironically, once
after fajr when I returned home I was reading the Quran and Allah led me

to these ayat





And [there are] those

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[hypocrites] who took for themselves a mosque for causing harm and disbelief and division
among the believers and as a station for whoever had warred against Allah and His
Messenger before. And they will surely swear, "We intended only the best." And Allah

testifies that indeed they are liars. [9:107]

Do not stand [for prayer] within it - ever. A mosque founded on righteousness from the
first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify

themselves; and Allah loves those who purify themselves. [9:108]

Then is one who laid the foundation of his building on righteousness [with fear] from Allah
and [seeking] His approval better or one who laid the foundation of his building on the
edge of a bank about to collapse, so it collapsed with him into the fire of Hell? And Allah
does not guide the wrongdoing people. [9:109]

Their building which they built will not cease to be a [cause of] skepticism in their hearts
until their hearts are stopped. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. [9:110].
Allah's Messenger (saw) spoke of something and said: "It will happen when knowledge will be no more."
(Ziyad) said: "Allah's Messenger, how will knowledge vanish despite the fact that we will be reciting the
Qur'an and teaching its recitation to our children and our children will teach its recitation to their
children up to the Day of Resurrection?" Thereupon he (the Prophet (saw)) said: "Ziyad, do these Jews
and Christians not recite the Torah and the Bible but not act according to what is contained in
them?"(Ahmad, Ibn Majah, Tirmidhi)

Having read these ayat before, It mimicked the condition of Umar (ra) when
at the time of the prophets (saw) death it anger him to hear the people say
he (saw) had passed until Abu Bakr (ra) read, "And now, he who worships
Muhammad, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, Muhammad is dead now. But he who
worships Allah, He is Ever Living and He never dies. Allah says: 'Muhammad is
no more than a Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away
before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels (as
disbelievers)? And he who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to
Allah, and Allah will give reward to those who are grateful.' [Al-Qur'an 3:144]" ;
Ibn 'Abbas said: "By Allah it sounded as if people had never heard such a Qur'anic
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was no man who did not recite it." Like then, the verses had now a living
example of application & reference; however let me add that I have read &
understood the asbab an-Nuzul (reason for revelation) regarding these verses
so, this isnt me making a ruling towards leaving off the obligation for the
men in praying in the masajid, but instead am only mentioning it because in
my case it does find legitimacy in which I will try bringing to the attention of
ulema for deeper insight insha Allah
Second to residential housing, there is currently an explosion of masajid
being built within every new community, but unfortunately the government
trains and places the imams in these masajid whereby they take an oath in
upholding the sultanate as Amir al-Mumineen. A good gesture if it were
true but that title applies to a caliphate not a king & applied across the
board of all Muslims, additionally that would also imply that the land is ruled
under Islamic law (although most would say it is), and lastly the Amir would be
among the people adhering to terms of justice, enjoining good while
forbidding evil. Among the good of seeing our countries leadership in
televised Friday (Jumuah services) how much better would it be to actually see
a leader delivering the khutbah himself? A beautiful thing that would be;
while on the other hand something disturbing to the West as Im sure
motivates the current behavior of all these leaders
So, the damage is done and it resonates through the psyche of the people
who have now taken the leaders in opposition to Allah. To the credit of truth
the people have continued to hold on to belief in Allah

If you asked them, "Who created the

heavens and earth and subjected the sun and the moon?" they would surely say, "Allah." Then how
are they deluded? [29:61] ; but

deluded by neglect of the din & blind following.

Tafsir
Derived from the Arabic verb fassara, which means explainis the term
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its meanings explained and its points of law & wisdom derived. Taweel
comes from awwala which means interpretation
Note: when taweel is used in reference to a command ( amr ) its
means the execution or implementation of that command. When
applied towards News ( naba ) its referring to the occurrence of
the news. Lastly, only when it has an implication of reference
to speech is it then referring to the interpretation of what is
being said

Now, in order for the mufasir (the one who does tafsir) to be consider among
those who are rightly guided they must possess the right belief, no
deviations of secular view-points of influence, complete in faith & tawhid;
they should also be sound in the knowledge of this deep science; and
employ the correct methodologies in concluding upon meaningHowever,
the depth of comprehension of the Quran will still vary from person to
person due to natural intellectual difference. So, it is appropriate to make
clear that although the science have evolved to understanding the Quran,
this does not replaced the duty of the Prophet (saw) who is tasked with the



explanation of it to humanity.

[ We sent them] with clear proofs and written ordinances. And We revealed to you the
message that you may make clear to the people what was sent down to them and that they might
give thought.[ 6:44] This

obligation was no different from any other prophet ---

And We did not send any messenger except [speaking] in the language of his people to state clearly
for them, and Allah sends astray [thereby] whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And He is the
Exalted in Might, the Wise. [14:4] ,but

the previous messages have been lost in their

originality & truth due to the corruption of man. This is precisely the reason
and advent of the science of Tafsir, and all of the outlining parameters that
must be adhere too. The Quran still preserved after 1400 yrs. In its original
text allows the truth its buoyancy although many have and still plan to
undermine it through variations which will come up as you read on
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also validated through centuries of scholarly works that cant be

disputedalong with unfolding understanding of scientific findings with
modern science already presented in Quranic scriptureThis leads me to
say that knowledge is thereby classified into three distinct branches or
better yet levels.

1. Ultimate knowledge, which is knowledge Allah has of which most remains

with him

2. Prophetic Knowledge, which is knowledge bestowed on Prophet(s) and by

them humanity is taught

3. Contemplation, which is knowledge that is presented to humanity that

requires his contemplation & exploration into finding out more about
himself, and the universe. It is by this that gives use science in all of its
formsHowever, without the previous this branch would have nothing to
build on. Man tends to differ and become argumentative only after
having tasted of something of the true knowledge itself, and from that he
chooses to stay the course or he may stray into philosophical logic which
infinitively leads him into doubtful matters seemingly reinvigorated with
modernity and or shifting views; none of which are absolute but full of
holes & human error.
This is the foundation, and so it should be clear that distorted viewpoints
that come to concluding alternate meanings devoid of proper methods
are thus looked upon & referenced to the authors faith something I have
already hinted towards in having correct belief. Another aspect would be
intention, which many people/groups have taken political interest in
deriving alternate tafsir.
The Revelation (in brief)

Before creating anything else Allah ordered the Pen to write. It asked what
it was to write. It was told, All that is going to be. (According to other reports, Write
down My knowledge, about My creations, until the Day of Judgment). So, it wrote down all

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that was to be on the Lawh al-Mahfuz (the preserved tablet that remains with Allah).
Thus, there is not a single thing that is to happen, or it will be, small or big,
is written down in the Lawh al-Mahfuz, exactly qualified and quantified
along with details of when and where it will be and when it will be
destroyed. The preserved tablet also enveloped all revelation that was sent
to man until its prescribed time of deliverance to the prophet tasked to
deliver it. The Angel Jabril a.s. (Gabriel), is known as the Angel of revelation
(the holy spirit, he is also regarded) who is the deliverer of the revelation to the Nabi
(prophet). Moses was an exception, whom Allah spoke to directly, but thats
not to say Jabril a.s. was not still a patron unto Musa a.s. by the leave of
AllahAllahu Alim. In regards to the revelation all previous revelations
where revealed all at once because:
They represented shorter periods of human history and
directed to specific nations, which those prophets came
from.
Their principles were not time or situation oriented.
These earlier revelations were NOT themselves the
miracle; those prophets were all given miracles by which
the eye witnessed which limited there effects on
succeeded generations who would then only hear the
stories and not actually see the miracle. This would open
the door to myth and wrongful deification prophets to
partnership with the creator himself. In contrast the Quran
is the miracle that is applied to the ear, this makes the
miracle obtainable to anyone who learns the Arabic thus
making it timeless
Previous prophets were preceded and followed, so each
prophet then represented a segment of the overall
revelation.
The Quran was revealed twicethe first revelation was from the preserved
tablet that remains with the creator on high, and was given to Jabril a.s.

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who brought it to the lowest heaven (Al-baytul Izza) the honored house (which
each of the 7 heavens has a spiritual house representative to the kabah In Mecca) on layl-ul-Qadr
Indeed, We sent the Qur'an down during the Night of Decree. [97:1]


And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? [97:2]
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. [97:3]

The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every

matter.[ 97:4]
Peace it is until the emergence of dawn. [97:5].
Here the Quran would remain in its entirely as it is conveyed in segments
to the prophet Muhammad (saw) by Jabril a.s.{This is the 2nd revelation of the Quran}
who would descend unto him. This occurred over a 23 yr. period from the
time the prophet was given the news of being that last prophet until last
verse of Al-Baqarah ayah 281 and last chapter of An-Nasr during the
farewell hajj at the end of the 10th year A.H. (after hijrah to medina). Reasons for
segmentation of its revelation are:

To steady the prophets heart

Gentleness with him with his great task
Graduation in legislation, allowing people time to adapt
Facilitating the presentation of the Quran
It was dealing with many issues with its revelation because it was
building the biography of history and personal dealing.
Despite segmentation and random revealing, the consistency and
ability to conclude with such miraculous wording was an indication of
its source since no human could think or speak as it was revealed
without error.

All such considerations lead us to the criteria for judging scripture itself,
especially today when having these conversations with other faiths in
regards to for example: the biblethe following should all concur in order
to be regarded scripture:

1. Has it been accurately preserved in its original language?

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Is it free from Internal contradiction?

When it speaks about past events, Is it accurate?
When it predicts the future is it accurate?
Are the teachings about the creator clear or are they garbled?
Does it give clear understanding of purpose of life?
Does its laws promote human well-being
Are the laws realistic, or do they demand people to act in ways that go
against human nature?

9. How much do its followers live by its teachings?

What kind of model does it set for those who follow?
10.
Clearly, these parameters can only be applied to the Quran today, since
nothing else survives in its entirety in the revealed language, so this is one
of the reasons the bible is reprinted and re-published year after year
Indeed, upon Us is its collection [in your heart] and [to make
possible] its recitation. [75:17] so when We have recited it
[through Gabriel], then follow its recitation. [75:18] Then upon Us is
its clarification [to you].

Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankind, indeed I am the Messenger of Allah to you

all, [from Him] to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth.
There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death." So believe in Allah
and His Messenger, the unlettered prophet, who believes in Allah and His
words, and follow him that you may be guided. [7:158]

Say, "What thing is greatest in testimony?" Say, "Allah is witness between me
and you. And this Qur'an was revealed to me that I may warn you thereby and

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whomever it reaches. Do you [truly] testify that with Allah there are other
deities?" Say, "I will not testify [with you]." Say, "Indeed, He is but one God, and
indeed, I am free of what you associate [with Him]."[6:19].
Methods
Tafsir of Quran by Quran Example: Allah states in one verse


Vision perceives Him not, but He perceives [all]



vision; and He is the Subtle, the Acquainted. [6:103], then later answers or
explains that not in worldly life but the life to come [ Some] faces,
that Day, will be radiant, [75:22]
Looking at their Lord. [75:23]
everyone call recall in the Israeliyat (translations of the Torah and Injeel) the story
of Moses a.s. who asked to see AllahAllah then exposed just a very small
portion of himself to the mountain which then quake and shook with such violent
force that Moses fell unconscious

Tafsir of Quran by Sunnah example:

And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his son

while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not associate [anything] with Allah.
Indeed, association [with him] is great injustice." [31:13] the word highlighted
in red reads thulm linguistically, which covers all sorts of wrong doing, so
the sahaba (ra, companions of the prophet (saw)) became frightened upon
hearing this, since none were free of any wrong doing. Thereby the prophet
(saw) explained to them that what is meant here is shirk. The
association of partners with Allah is the greatest form of Thulm.
Tafsir of Quran by Language; this area is vast and for me one of the most
interesting because you actually delve into the selection of words the
creator uses and the study of the miracle behind the sentences of the

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QuranMathal (simile, proverb, metaphor), Qasam (oath), Jadal (argument/debate),

Qissah (narrative); these are the repetitive aspects of the Quran as the

creator speaks to us..






Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but

when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left
them in darkness [so] they could not see. [2:17]
Deaf,
dumb and blind - so they will not return [to the right path].[ 2:18]

Or [it is] like a rainstorm from the sky within which is darkness, thunder
and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps in
dread of death. But Allah is encompassing of the disbelievers. [2:19]














The lightning almost snatches away their sight.


Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness
comes over them, they stand [still]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken
away their hearing and their sight. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
[2:20] these 4 verses make up the Mathal (metaphor) Allah uses to describe the
effect of the revelation to enlighten the human heart and bring them to life. He
further explains the effect of revelation on those who pretend to be Muslim,
those who seek to benefit from Islam materially. They are like those who light a
fire in order to benefit from its warmth & light. However, entry into Islam has
no enlightening effect on their hearts; likewise Allah removes the light from the
fire (which purifies) leaving them in total darkness blind to see the truth

You will surely be tested in your possessions and in yourselves. And you will surely
hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who
associate others with Allah much abuse. But if you are patient and fear Allah indeed, that is of the matters [worthy] of determination. [3:186] this word
latublawwunna is Arabic that makes the claim we will be tested;

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however the prefix of la indicates its an oath (qasam) because

tublawwunna means, you will be tested. {I swear by (aqsimu bi) is often
reduced to (bi), (ta), (wa) prefixed also enjoining an oath to that which is
being said. Allah often swears by his creation or events since he is the
creator of them.

Had there been within the heavens and earth gods besides Allah, they both would
have been ruined. So exalted is Allah, Lord of the Throne, above what they
describe. [21:22] this is an example of a Jadal (argument) here Allah is referring to the
harmony of creation which implies a single creator, had there been more than one surely they
would come to differences and harmony would be lost

Does man think that he will be left neglected?[ 75:36]

Had he not been a sperm from semen emitted? [75:37]

Then he was a clinging clot, and [Allah] created [his form] and

And made of him two
proportioned [him] [75:38]

mates, the male and the female. [75:39]

Is not that [Creator] Able to give life to the dead? [75:40] This Jadal (argument) is
telling man to take notice of his own creation (centuries before modern medicine
could explain the embryotic process); the process of contemplation implies that
creation also consist of recreation since it is 1st creation that would be considered
harder.
The qisas (narrative) are stories that are told about previous nations,
prophets, and historical events that took place. The human being is
psychological taken in by stories so, the Quran employs this method since
the creator knows best his creation. These stories also help to comfort the
prophet Muhammad (saw) by hearing stories of previous prophets since he
(saw) didnt grow up learned as others of scripture, they tell of the pending
victory of truth over evil, and serve as a narrative for believers today.
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a) Stories of prophets and he describes the method(s) each undertook to call

their nations to the truth they were given, the miracles they were given,
the position of their people toward them, and the results of belief vs
disbelief.
b) Events and people
c) Events during Muhammad (saw) lifetime; battles of badr & Uhud, Hunayn &
Tabook, Ahzaab and the night journey
Theres also a branch under language the utilizes Arabic poetry in order to
learn the application of ancient Arabic words as the language today does
not employ the same word usage as in early times when the Arabs spoke a
pure dialect
Tafsir of Quran by Knowledgeable opinion. Examples: first would be
that of the bil-manthoor (manthoor meaning narration in Arabic) Note some
Arabic words have multiple meaning or overlap depending on how they are
used. Bil-manthoor were the narrations made by the companions of the
Prophet (saw) and given the list of isnaad (chain of narrators) until it derives back
to the prophet himself
Second bil-ray (pronounced raee) is the opinions of the students of the
companions and succeeding generations of scholars who have continued
to lift the gems of wisdom out of the text as the Quran has offered ongoing
wisdoms that have confirmed history, science and surpassed any human
literature composition & oratory style... The word opinion is sort of
misleading without clarification, and could be easily misunderstood or
regarded in the same fashion as one might have opinion of anything.
Opinion here refers to the consensus of correct tafsir derived by those who
are knowledgeable in all the preceding classes I have mentioned in the
methodology to pass on its correct meaning.
(Philps, 1997)

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I have offered this brief insight into the science of Tafsir, because its a
crucial area for Muslims to understand 1st for the deeper learning of ones
deen; 2nd its an area that is attacked by those who seek to change Allahs
word especially for non-Arabic speaking peoples in their understanding of
the Quran. At one time or the other we, have heard about the importance of
learning the Arabic, and this is one of the main reasons of importance.
Every revelation that has preceded mainly the Torah & Injeel, those
opposed to those prophets set out to undermine their messages through
the written text. If not the main reason, a significant portion of why those
earlier scriptures have not survived was due to their followers not adapting
to the language in which they were revealed. Allah has made the
memorization of his words easy for those who inquire but changes &
translations makes this task an impossibility.

There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of

understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of
what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and
mercy for a people who believe. [12:111]
Difference in Tafsir have caused Divisions
Divide and conqueror, probably the oldest military tactic known to man
reinvented & reapplied to all aspects of grouping in order to cause
deviations based on often times exaggerated lies.

And indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so
fear Me." [23:52]
But the people

divided their religion among them into sects - each faction, in what it has,
rejoicing. [23:53]
So leave them in their confusion for a

time. [23:54]

Do they think that what We extend to them of

wealth and children [23:55]


Is [because] We

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hasten for them good things? Rather, they do not perceive. [23:56]

Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord

[23:57]


And they who believe in the signs of their Lord
[23:58]

And they who do not associate anything with
their Lord [23:59]


And they who
give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be
returning to their Lord [23:60]



It is those

who hasten to good deeds, and they outstrip [others] therein. [23:61]

And We charge no soul except

[with that within] its capacity, and with Us is a record which speaks with
truth; and they will not be wronged. [23:62]

But their hearts are covered with confusion over this, and they have [evil]
deeds besides disbelief which they are doing, [23:63]

Until when We seize their affluent ones with punishment, at

once they are crying [to Allah] for help. [23:64]



Do not cry out today. Indeed, by Us you will not be helped. [23:65]

My verses had already been recited to you,

but you were turning back on your heels [23:66]

Compilation of the Quran

One noteworthy reason worth mentioning is due to the early compilation of
the Quran into book form. During the Caliphate of Abu Bakr AsSaddiq
(632-634 CE/11-13 A.H) groups arose among the Arabs who were
beginning shun the obligations of Zakat; furthermore the likes of
Musayllamah al-kathab (the liar) & a woman (Sajaah) from Banu Tameem (tribe
of Tameem) had attributed prophet hood to themselves. Battles ensued,
known as Arriddah (apostacy) where many companions of the prophet (saw)
had been martyred. Umar Ibn al-Khattab (ra) then reflecting on the matter
advised Abu Bakr (ra) to have the Quran written down to preserve it for
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innovation, since it (the Quran) was revealed as an Oratory conveyance

upon the prophet (saw). However reflecting upon some of the verses

This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance

for those conscious of Allah [2:2]





He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what
was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel. [3:3] it was easy to
conclude that the Quran was always intended by the almighty to take book
form. Abu Bakr (ra) charged Zayd Ibn Thabbit (ra) with collecting it from
other companions who memorized portions and began to write it down.
Zayd (ra) was chosen because he was one of the best reciters of Quran, he
was one of the few who memorized the entire Quran from the prophet
(saw) before his death, the prophet (saw) also asked him to write it down
earlier, and he was one of the few to hear the entire Quran recited by the
prophet (saw) during Ramadan of the final year of the prophets (saw) life
Within just 2 short years Abu Bakr (ra) passed away and the Quran
passed on to Umar (ra). 10yrs later to his daughter Hafsa (raa), who was
also a widow of the prophet (saw) where it remained with her in her home
in Medina.
Narrated Zaid bin Thabit: Volume 6, Book 61, Number 509:
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq sent for me when the people! of Yamama had been killed (i.e., a number of
the Prophet's Companions who fought against Musailama). (I went to him) and found 'Umar bin
Al-Khattab sitting with him. Abu Bakr then said (to me), "Umar has come to me and said:
"Casualties were heavy among the Qurra' of the! Qur'an (i.e. those who knew the Quran by heart)
on the day of the Battle of Yalmama, and I am afraid that more heavy casualties may take place
among the Qurra' on other battlefields, whereby a large part of the Qur'an may be lost. Therefore
I suggest, you (Abu Bakr) order that the Qur'an be collected." I said to 'Umar, "How can you do
something which Allah's Apostle did not do?" 'Umar said, "By Allah, that is a good project.
"Umar kept on urging me to accept his proposal till Allah opened my chest for it and I began to
realize the good in the idea which 'Umar had realized." Then Abu Bakr said (to me). 'You are a
wise young man and we do not have any suspicion about you, and you used to write the Divine
Inspiration for Allah's Apostle. So you should search for (the fragmentary scripts of) the Qur'an
and collect it in one book)." By Allah If they had ordered me to shift one of the mountains, it

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would not have been heavier for me than this ordering me to collect the Qur'an. Then I said to
Abu Bakr, "How will you do something which Allah's Apostle did not do?" Abu Bakr replied,
"By Allah, it is a good project." Abu Bakr kept on urging me to accept his idea until Allah
opened my chest for what He had opened the chests of Abu Bakr and 'Umar. So I started looking
for the Qur'an and collecting it from (what was written on) palmed stalks, thin white stones and
also from the men who knew it by heart, till I found the last Verse of Surat At-Tauba
(Repentance) with Abi Khuzaima Al-Ansari, and I did not find it with anybody other than him.
The Verse is: 'Verily there has come unto you an Apostle (Muhammad) from amongst yourselves. It

grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty..(till the end of Surat-Baraa' (At-Tauba)
(9.128-129) Then the complete manuscripts (copy) of the Qur'an remained with Abu Bakr till he died,
then with 'Umar till the end of his life, and then with Hafsa, the daughter of 'Umar.

The Quran was revealed in 7 ahruf (dialects) of the tribes of Arabia, and
although there were 7 dialects the meaning didnt differ as often the only
difference in dialect was pronunciation, or a word that lent more power to
the phrase.
Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab: Volume 6, Book 61, Number 514:
I heard Hisham bin Hakim reciting Surat Al-Furqan during the lifetime of Allah's Apostle and I
listened to his recitation and noticed that he recited in several different ways which Allah's
Apostle had not taught me. I was about to jump over him during his prayer, but I controlled my
temper, and when he had completed his prayer, I put his upper garment around his neck and
seized him by it and said, "Who taught you this Sura which I heard you reciting?" He replied,
"Allah's Apostle taught it to me." I said, "You have told a lie, for Allah's Apostle has taught it to
me in a different way from yours." So I dragged him to Allah's Apostle and said (to Allah's
Apostle),
"I heard this person reciting Surat Al-Furqan in a way which you haven't taught me!" On that
Allah's Apostle said, "Release him, (O 'Umar!) Recite, O Hisham!" Then he recited in the same
way as I heard him reciting. Then Allah's Apostle said, "It was revealed in this way," and added,
"Recite, O 'Umar!" I recited it as he had taught me. Allah's Apostle then said, "It was revealed in
this way. This Qur'an has been revealed to be recited in seven different ways, so recite of it
whichever (way) is easier for you (or read as much of it as may be easy for you)."
Narrated Abu Huraira: Volume 6, Book 61, and Number 504:
The Prophet said, "Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but
what I have been given, is Divine Inspiration which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my
followers will outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection."

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During the time of Umars (ra) caliphate, Islam had liberated a number of
lands outside of Arabia spreading into North Africa. After his death Uthman
Ibn Affan (ra) (644-656CE/23-35AH) became the 3rd Calipha. Egypt, Syria,
Jerusalem, Iraq, Persia, India, Russia, China, Turkey and across North
Africa to Morocco; the 7 ahruf dialects eventually became a problem in
recitation outside of Arabia. Huthayafah Ibn al-Yemen (ra) noticed the
problem in Iraq and began to fear the division of Muslims, so he informed
Uthman (ra). He then gathered a delegation of remaining companions to the
prophet (saw) himself also among them as well as the prophets (saw)
brother-law twiceThey decided to take the Quran that was compiled in
Abu Bakrs (ra) time and passed on to Hafsa (raa) restricting the recitation to
it. Again Zayd Ibn Thabbit was commissioned to lead a group of 4 where 7
copies were made and sent out to the lands of Mecca, Syria, Bahrain,
Medina, Koofah, Bashra, and Sham (encompassing Jordan, Lebanon, Jerusalem, Syria, &
south Turkey). With each copy sent an official scholar was sent to teach it.
From this point all copies of the Quran were made from these copies which
have given them the name mushaf Uthamani
Working to anticipate the divisions among Muslims the door to the great
trials had already been opened with the assassination of Umar (ra) as the
prophet (saw) earlier said, narrated by `Uthman ibn Madh'un who said,
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'This one is
the lock upon the fitnah (sedition and trials),' and he indicated `Umar with
his hand; There will remain a door strongly locked between you and the
fitnah as long as this one lives among you.' Uthman (ra) and later Ali Ibn
Abi Talib the 4th Calipha, cousin & son-in law to the prophet (saw) were
also assassinated but this time it was done by Muslims who differed
Therefore it is on some of the pre-conceived preminisitons and
exaggerated notions that the early companions are held to neglect &
blameworthy. In turn this has led many mufasirun to disregard them all
together in tafsir methods and thus they have relied on themselves or other
deviant peoples to chime in on opinion that is not based on knowledge but

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instead derives from themselves. Quick to jump to conclusions always in

satisfying their own deviation, they become open enemies to Allah and his
prophet (saw) never taking into account the verses that are clear

Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur'an and indeed, We

And
will be its guardian. [15:9]

with the truth We have sent the Qur'an down, and with the truth it has
descended. And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a
bringer of good tidings and a warner.[ 17:105]

And [it is] a Qur'an which We have separated [by intervals] that
you might recite it to the people over a prolonged period. And We have
sent it down progressively. [17:106]

Say, "Believe in it or do not believe. Indeed,

those who were given knowledge before it - when it is recited to them, they
fall upon their faces in prostration, [17:107]



And they say, "Exalted is our Lord! Indeed, the promise of our Lord

has been fulfilled." [17:108]

And they fall upon their faces weeping, and




the Qur'an increases them in humble submission. [17:109]

War on Islam
Categories of conservationists, fundamentalists, modernist, secularism,
and radical are bestowed up a people and their faith according to
appearance and level of faith as it correlates to the modern world according
to Western criteria. These same classifications set the criteria also in many
Muslim countries who have covertly accepted the demands of former
colonizers in re-colonizing the Muslim lands along with the disguised
agenda to wipe away Islam. Triggered with many key words like Salafi,
Islamist, Jihadist, Sunni, Shiawith imagery of hijab or bearded men
paired to the verbal stimulus in creating a condition response of public fear
and or resentment that derives not from the source of self, but from the

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collective mind control of society. Ironically, other religious groups

(Christians) who have murdered and maimed in the 100s of Millions in the
name of Charles Darwin theory of Evolution & Natural selection theories
which more less helped them legitimize race superiority and justification for
Millions in genocide. Since the fall of the Ottoman Turks Calipha in the
early 1920s the Muslim world has struggled to hold itself together enduring
long political strife aimed at not allowing the re-banding of brotherhood thus
disallowing the desire of most Muslims for the re-emergence of the
Caliphate. Mired in French, British and now American politics the Muslim
world is externally controlled by proxy and internally by puppets.
Nonetheless, and probably shocking in some regards the region has clung
too the religion of Allah the creator. Recently, the region witnessed for the
first time a democratically elected leader in Egypt who was chosen on the
collective vote of the population, which directly caused outside intervention
yet again to quickly remove him from power. Something I encourage all
young people and new Muslims & non-Muslims who may be reading this, to
research the peaceful origins of these movements who to do is to research
the validity of the early movements that began in the 1920s are a political
response to maintain Islam with the collapse of the Turkish Caliphate.
These movements were in competition for the hearts & minds of the
masses that were under attack by secularized forces.
Therefore the Islamic movements were attempting to install Islamic
governments in each nation state that remained Muslim. The problem was
in order to do so the people would have to first be reminded of its
importance by calling them back to the Quran/Sunnah. Without the
consciousness of the people the project would undergo stalemate. The
likes of Sayyid Abul-Ala Mawdudi (1903-1979) born in Hyderbad State,
India. He founded Jamaat Islami, which played pivotal in directing
Pakistan away from developing a secular state something its founders
wanted rather than that of a more Islamic state. His writing was entitled
Tafheem Al-Quran the first volume appeared in 1950, the last in 1973.
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In Egypt there was Sayyid Qutb, Ibrahim Husayn Shadhilee (1906-1966).

He was a writer & prominent member of the Muslim Brotherhood from
around the year 1951 and Ideologue of modern Muslim sunni tradition.
Influenced by some of Mawdudis writings on Islam & Jaahiliyah
(ignorance) He wrote:
Today we are in a similar or darker Jaahiliyah than that of contemporaneous to
early Islam. All that surrounds us is Jaahiliyah, peoples visions, beliefs, their
habits, customs, and their source of knowledge, art literature, rules and laws. Even
what we consider Islamic education, Islamic sources, and Islamic philosophy and
thought-all of it is a product of Jaahiliyah. (Qutb, 1964)(Milestone, [Ar.21]
Acclaimed for technological advancement, the world is promoted in
modernity all with the exclusion of fundamental abilities of solving common
day to problems. The high accreditation of mans achievements has come
at the expense to his demise which seems to run hand in hand with is
accomplishments. Coupled to the affluent 1% who aim at controlling
everything cripples the entire world in a tug of war that is pretended to be
fiction while exacerbated by negligence of divine scripture; this is the true
problem that modernity has arrested the intelligence of people regressing
them to addictions (self-desires) & dependency (no longer resourceful). It also this
mathematical constant of dependency that the enemies of truth bank on,
knowing that the masses arent going to dig into the pile in finding out how
and why they are being misled until the grand scheme begins to implode in
which will see the deception.
Sayyid Qutb most famous work is his commentary on the Quran entitled
Fi Zilal al-Quran which means in the shade of the Quran; produced in 30
volumes. When he was arrested in 1954, 16 volumes appeared. The
remaining volumes were written from prison, with Sheikh Muhammad
Ghazalee acting as government-appointed censor. He was executed by
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Quote from al-Zilal: There is a gang of misleaders and swindlers, the enemies
of humanity, who place the divine system in one pan (of the scale) and the
material creativity of humanity in the other pan (scale) and they say to humanity,
choose either the divine system or life and forego all the accomplishments of
human creativity in the material world or take the fruits of human knowledge and
abandon the divine system. This is a despicable nasty deception, for the issue is
not framed in those terms at all. The divine system is not an enemy of human
ingenuity. It is in fact the initiator of this creativity and gives it direction and the
proper orientation. That is so the human being will rise to the responsibility of
being Khalifa (successive inheritors in generations of mankind) upon the earth, the
station which Allah has assigned him & enabled him to fulfill.
Analyzing most of the speeches of politicians or any other true enemies to Allah
you will find that what they dislike about Islam are the radicals, and other
classifications they label us withBut all of the noteworthy and highly acclaimed
scholar ship that we here made mention of regularly are in fact those who have
upheld the truth and who would be considered among those they detest. As in
their times, we now face the same monsters who have gained more sophisticated
tools, and disguises at declaring what is right about Islam and what is notThe
Quran & Sunnah are not negotiable items to be adapted to their world views nor
abandoned; We know the word of Allah is not changeable and therefore we
should be willing to sacrifice any and everything in upholding the banner of
Truth
If one doesnt understand that the Quran was the handbook for a
movement that was focused towards the eradication of injustices, then one
will never come close to grasping its spirit. As soon as the Quran was
revealed, it drove a quiet, kind-hearted man from his isolation & seclusion
and placed him upon the battlefield of life to challenge a world that had
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Psychological Effects
In addition to the internal struggles are those that are posing threat
externally, and with more backlash from negative media, the threats
worsen. Being Muslim comes with alienation, discrimination of every kind
and disenfranchisement from the not-normal majority. Distinct
psychological attack targeting the personalities of the populace which
everything I was discussing up to this point insha Allah {god willing} will help
Muslims to understand the damaging effects.
After all our personalities are nothing more than our individual
characteristics, unique patterns of thinking, feeling and behavingthis
usually describes the traits of a persons personality; our overall approach
towards life consistent with a variety of environment/ personal stimulus.
The test for all of us is to choose after truth reaches us that which re-settles
the soul or further keeps its distressedIt is the Lord who guides

He said, "Our Lord is He who gave each thing its form and
then guided [it]." [20:50] but it is up to us to choose. It has thus become
much more stressful for younger Muslims especially to maintain their
identities through

Alienation and identity crisis {changing to western views}

Racism and nationalism
Marital discord {from boys & girls who are NOT taught the meaning of
Islamic principles & are instead forced upon the rituals then marriages
teeter on culture or tradition but blamed on Islam}
Generational gaps
Inferiority complexes {for Muslims outside Muslim lands & discrimination
factors in seeking acceptance}
Diminished Islamic education {which many Muslim countries have closed
their madrassa at the behest of western governments who use al-Qaeda &
other outfits created by them to label every school as a base camp for
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All of these problems are causing psychological disorders and the term
hypocrisy or two-faced-ness begins to take on an adaptive role. As should
be expected the self-concept of how we see ourselves is constantly being
referenced to negative events, oppression, discord and chaos; which in
contrast has psychological effects on self-esteem. The aspects of this
social deterioration we see happening so prevalently today was foretold by
the Prophet (saw) fourteen centuries ago. Allah's Messenger (saw) described
the End Times as "When people suffer strife and social upheaval" (Ahmad).
The first phases of the strife is the role reversal, People will believe a liar,
and disbelieve one who tells the truth. People will distrust one who is
trustworthy, and trust one who is treacherous. (Ahmad) This tears down the
virtue of credibility and rebuilds the society on sediment of every type of
betrayal imaginable.
Jubair ibn Nufair reported: I entered the residence of Abu Ad-Darda while he
was standing and praying in his place of prayer. When he sat down, he began
fervently to recite the testimony of faith and to seek refuge in Allah from
hypocrisy. After he finished, I said, May Allah forgive you, O Abu AdDarda! What is it about you and hypocrisy? Abu Ad-Darda said, O Allah,
your forgiveness! Who is safe from trial? Who is safe from trial? Who is safe
from trial? By Allah, a man might be tested for only an hour and he turns
away from his religion. [Source: Shuab al-mn 822]

822
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"The stronger believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak one,
but there is good in both of them. Strive for that which benefits you. Seek your

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help from Allah and do not say, "if I had only done such and such." say, " this is
what Allah has willed, and whatever he intends, he will bring to pass." verily,
the word "if opens the way for shaitan." (Reported by Abu harayrah r.a. In sahih
Muslim)
It is reported that Al-Fudayl b. Ayyd Allh have mercy on him said, If I had
one supplication that was going to be answered I would make it for the ruler
(imm), for the wellbeing and righteousness of the imm means wellbeing for
the land and its people.
Motives

Really it boils down to the psychological states of the people today,

bombarded with all sorts of non-Islamic influences that have literally
manipulated the beliefs & daily affairs of people, and since we are dual
natured (meaning both body & spirit) these associated motives serve both aspects
of man. As defined by contemporary science to be a specific need or desire
prioritized according to hierarchy of need, which usually places the
biological needs above all. Islam actually concurs with this on the 3
fundamental biological needs needed to sustain life
1. Shelter
2. Clothing
3. Course bread (food) and water
This is narrated in Tirmidhi, Ahmad, & ibn Majah from the prophet s.a.w.
and rated Sahih (correct). However, we are human and human beings fall out
of moderation/discipline all the time if we dont keep ourselves within right
limits. Human needs should then always be related to the concept of
Tawhid (correct & complete believe in Allah ArRazaq (the provider)) and Hiydayyah
(guidance). Allah mentions something to these effects in the following verses:

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And Allah presents an example: a city which was safe and secure, its provision
coming to it in abundance from every location, but it denied the favors of Allah. So
Allah made it taste the envelopment of hunger and fear for what they had been
doing. [16:112].

Let them worship the Lord of this House[the Kabah the 1st established house of

worship],[ 106:3]

Who has fed them, [saving them]
from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear. [106:4].
Nonetheless, human motives have run the course of greed and the fitnah
(trials & test) upon this Ummah of extreme wealth influences & legitimizes the
means by which material is acquired.

Have they not seen how many generations We destroyed before them which We
had established upon the earth as We have not established you? And we sent [rain
from] the sky upon them in showers and made rivers flow beneath them; then we
destroyed them for their sins and brought forth after them a generation of others.





And even if We had sent down to you, [O Muhammad], a written scripture on a
page and they touched it with their hands, the disbelievers would say, "This is not
but obvious magic." [6:7-9]. First let me explain that the Quran was always
intended to be a book hence one of its names by Allah Al-Kitab (the book), but
initially when it was revealed it was convey by Jabril a.s. (Gabriel the angel of
revelation also called the holy spirit) to prophet Muhammad s.a.w. one of two
ways. (1) Jabril a.s. would remain in spiritual form (his true self) and relay the
message that resembled a bell type sound which suggested that the prophet
s.a.w. was being inspired to higher spiritual relevance of

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knowledge/understanding of weighty revelation which often caused the prophet

s.a.w. profuse sweating (2) where he would appear as a man and speak to the
prophet s.a.w..
But, then like today many new generations of Muslims that have grown up
in the shadows of these puppet leaders who have closed down madrassas
that stood for decades/centuries, and opened the door to Western
capitalism now have been reduced from faith in the al-ghaib (the unseen) to
the tangible world and tangible beliefs
Manipulation is a motive that must be touched, handled, played with & felt
before we are satisfied as the previous verses were alluding to the human
psyche in relationship. Therefore materialism finds its primary usage in
baiting the manipulation. On the level of non-developing countries or those
who seek more modern ways of living the main driving force is
infrastructure. Building and allowing foreign companies to setup shop; who
also are given the right to constitute business their own way bypassing
culture & religiosity of hosting countries. These venture capitalist are
literally forcing the manipulation of choice & sacrifice of values for
perceived prosperity all the while enslaving the people by an explosion of
money lending. Building by French companies (in Al-Maghreb) Morocco for
example are building on a grand scale in the urban areas expanding cities
from Tangiers in the North to Agadir in the south. Much like the boom in
housing markets of Spain, China, & Eastern Asian countries, these venture
capitalist rush into new markets with huge sums of money lending for
building inflating the market. Gullible and uneducated in finance the
average citizens take out all sorts of loans to buy homes, cars etc. enjoying
the tangible fruits they are able to gain under the deception that the
economy will sustain itself as such. In this case we are speaking about
Muslims who should know better than accept riba (usury/interest).

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Hereafter, so the punishment will not be lightened for them, nor will they be
aided.[ 2:86]
Sooner or later when the building comes to a close, most of the jobs that
were created were hinged to the loans being taken out and the economy
will grind to a halt. The interest on the loans will have captured many new
slaves because the money supply doesnt include the amount of interest it
has tacked to it, so many people will lose what they have and remain
enslaved by unescapable debt. This was the strategy of the IMF & World
banks for those other markets who underwent the same circumstances in
order to force them into loans thus becoming wards of the Zionist-bankers.
After such actions the sovereignty of the country is gone by seizing its
wealth from an indebted people and it then becomes a colony of NATO.
Sadly, this is the destructive path the country is on, but the guidance is
there, they have forgotten it, some have lost it, while other just wont take it
nor accept it
So these selfish denials of reality even on a secular level that would help to
better understand the ways of which people are allowing themselves to be
influenced is disregarded as their actions grow more aggressive and onesided. Aggression is something we tend to think about in how it relates to
others, and our own actions in harming them. But, our own aggressive
behaviours that are co-conspired to other motives driven by incentives of a
reward can have the same intrinsic effects of harm as those that are
extrinsic.

And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will
make upon the earth a successive authority (Khalifa)." They said, "Will You place
upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your

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praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."
[2:30]

Then Satan whispered to him; he said, "O Adam, shall I direct you to the tree of
eternity and possession that will not deteriorate?" [20:120]

And Adam and his wife ate of it {the forbidden tree}, and their private parts
became apparent to them, and they began to fasten over themselves from the
leaves of Paradise. And Adam disobeyed his Lord and erred. [20:121]

Then his Lord chose him and turned to him in forgiveness and guided [him].
[20:122]

[Allah] said, "Descend from Paradise - all, [your descendants] being enemies to
one another. And if there should come to you guidance from Me then whoever
follows My guidance will neither go astray [in the world] nor suffer [in the
Hereafter]. [20:123]
So, although mankind has been created to succeed one another generation
after generation it is only by the guidance of the almighty that we are able
to avoid the misery of this worlds life and gain the success of the next.
Throughout the ages man has been misled by evil in all its disguises and
consequently destroyed and succeeded by other nations. Although
embedded within ourselves are traits, and personality unique to the
individual, most severe aggressions wont be carried out by the majority of
peoples as most are inherently good; however for the few that do, it will
appear as the entire world in engulfed in violence as is the case today.
Aggression has been a driving force that has enabled corruption on land &

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sea as this world is sought to a be paradise by those who reject guidance

in following limited understanding in perpetual mode of consumption, a
requisite to sustaining perceived states of felicity in a world that is not
consistent.
"

"
How wonderful are the affairs of the believer. In all of them there is
goodness. This is something which cannot be found except in a believer. If
he is blessed with prosperity, he gives thanks and that is good for him. If he
is struck with a calamity, he has patience and that becomes a source of
good for him too." (Sahih Muslim)
So, when these negative events occur if we as true believers, we should
maintain our resolve; Not acknowledging publicly that in which has
occurred in ways that are conflicting with ones own faithful loyalties just
adds fuel to a larger blaze. In addition it feeds the media frenzy that is now
emotionally driven towards retaliation. Really, if the leadership was together
and the Muslims were on one accord the response that is undertaken by
the individual would be more impactful by proper leadership to allow the
response to be heard on a higher level, which could then equally counter
political motives. A body without a head, it sways to & froth without
direction and the senses that accompany the head are not seen or
apparentRemember all of these negative events that have taken place
are mainly to keep Americans (who provide tax dollars to funding the campaign against
Islam, as well as fresh recruits and world opinion in influence) & other westerners brain
washed in efforts to unify them against Islam. Otherwise broken
economically, these events have in fact played the opposite role in
advertisement towards the truth of Islam. In Europe alone, all the negativity
and visible wrongs of civil & sovereign rights of countries as not driven
collective contempt but has rather provoked curiosity driving hundreds of
thousands to into investigation & ultimately acceptance of Islams truth.
Also to the credit of fellow Americans, thousands there are also entering
into the fold of al-Islam not to mention Australia, & Canada. So, leave the
hypocrisy or the thought of need to explain Islam to people who have in the

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hearts already chosen to oppose it by every means; the affairs of the

believer when bad befalls them, they bear with patience and this is good for
them...Allah alone is sufficient in separating the believers from those who
dont as the line has been clearly drawn in the sand.
Curiosity is simply a motive sparked by the unknown and the human need
of finding out, which is something that has been unintentionally & maybe
also unexpectedly been provoked in the hearts of many who dont just take
what is given to them as truth. Curiosity has been highlighted in the Quran
with Ibrahim a.s. who asked Allah:

And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, show me how You give life to the
dead." [Allah] said, "Have you not believed?" He said, "Yes, but [I ask] only that my
heart may be satisfied." [Allah] said, "Take four birds and commit them to
yourself. Then [after slaughtering them] put on each hill a portion of them; then
call them - they will come [flying] to you in haste. And know that Allah is Exalted in
Might and Wise."
The heart at times is commanding upon the intelligence/understanding of a
person that is compelled into this realm of curiosity which can lead to a
clear understanding when there was none, increase us in understanding
that we already have as was the case with Ibrahim a.s. Or, based on the
condition of the heart, actually be driven the opposite way towards
disbelief. In the heart lies that which will make that in which you seek
something that adds benefit or leads to destruction and that is
intentionIntention although outwardly spoken in a positive way, it is
inwardly known by Allah, and so those who truly seek out the unknown
truthfully will surely be guided aright with the leave of Allah, but those who
do so for other purposes will get that in which they intended.
":
( " )
Abu Muhammad al Hasan ibn alee ibn Abi Talib r.a. Reported that the
messenger of Allah said, leave that which is doubtful for that which has no
doubt; the truth is reassurance and lying is doubt." (At-Tirmidhi Sahih)

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So, before we carry out actions especially in response to public events

carried out to day in order to deface Islam we should be clear on the
implications of our actions and or words. Most of the parameters aren't
known in regards to fiqh (jurisprudence) therefore its best for one to remain
silent and be far removed from things that are doubtful or unknown, that
includes even our opinions on matters because ultimately those statements
may carry influence and have an undesirable impact upon someone else.
This Hadith sets the parameters for acceptance or rejection of unclear
matters, and therefore it is fard (obligatory) on each Muslim to learn and
understand his/her religion. Al-Islam is the religion of knowledge for
knowledge precedes faith...faith is therefore only enhanced by right
knowledge. After all, it was the correct knowledge of the creator and his
mercy that has led us to this point...
"
".
()
"Beware of oppression! For verily, oppression will be a source of darkness on the
day of resurrection/ judgement; Beware of greed, for it destroyed those who came
before you. It caused them to shed their own blood and make permissible the
sexual abuse and rape of their own women." (Sahih Muslim reported by Jabir ibn
Abdullah r.a. That the messenger of Allah said the fore mentioned Hadith).
When most of us think about oppression we tend to think about it in terms of
government or Tyrants, but oppression actually can occur on many different levels
sometimes in very subtle ways. For example abusive marriages and other halal
relationships can sometimes fall into oppressive ways of non-cooperation and
selfishness and the is why Allah says, "

. O mankind, fear your lord who created you from a person...and Allah
says then created from it his mate & raised from the two many men and women.
Fear Allah who you ask mercy that Allah is on you ever watchful...Surah Nisa
verse 4. This reminds us of the justice that should be sought between man and
woman, and since the world is made of only these two genders, this is the primary
interaction where injustices are prevalent. Oppression of women occurs at
unprecedented levels & Islam calls to its eradication by reminding us to be just
because oppression carries with it a punishment that is heavy. Verbally, physically,
or economically it's unjust... Oppression also occurs by way of oneself...Allah uses

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the word so many times in the Quran saying, "it wasn't us (royal plural of
power) who wronged them, but it was they who wronged themselves." In other
words our own arrogances, and ignorance are characteristics that may cause
ourselves unnecessary suffering. Blaming others and never taking responsibility to
our own situations, changing bad ways and accepting truth when opportunities
present themselves to do so. These are all human traits that cause setbacks that are
not allowed and under more healthy mental states should never occur or at least be
recognizable enough to alter them from taking complete possession disabling
ourselves. In fact, it's fairly easy to suggest that what we often project is a reaction
to what we ourselves are undergoing either from some other external source or
from ourselves. The inner projected outward so to speak.
Capitalistic society has driven this personal need of cognitive understanding and
skills in order for people to participant in a world that is competitive and less
cooperative. As a result, personal achievement has become something of personal
significance. Islam to recognizes the need of personal development and
achievement with 1) competitions of task 2) competitions of self and 3)

competitions with others as




For each [religious following] is a direction toward which it faces. So race to [all
that is] good. Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you forth [for judgement] all
together. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
It is only by competition that we are pushed to higher levels of personal
development upon that in which we are undertaking; however this is meant
to be a friendly competition. We should not then allow worldly matters to
change the status of our competitions to thoughts or practises that harbor
jealousies, nor should we boastfully rant about successes we have been
blessed with. It is therefore encouraged to help one another in attaining
higher levels as this will help to combat such negative notions in people
who feel alienated or left behind. Muslims are encouraged to being high
achievers which serve the person first (fard-ul-Ain learning all the areas of ones religion
so that everything becomes an act of worship because the person now practices on complete
knowledge),

and secondly the (fard-ul-kiffayyah the obligation to add benefit to ones

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community).

the soundness of the person(s) and communities that they dwell

will in no doubt have a great blessing residing among them and help to
build warm, close and positive relationships with others. Motives based on
affiliation are a normal inclination that began with our father Adam a.s. after
who was created and placed in Jannah (paradise), he was in the company of
every beautiful thing/organisms Allah had created. Even in the company of
such beauty he (Adam a.s.) he was the only human being, so Allah created
for him a mate. This partnership would prove to serve all the psychological
needs of the human being. Groupings or affiliations amongst Muslims built
on the substance of Iman (faith) in terms of love and kindness is in fact
something the prophet s.a.w. encouraged. He (s.a.w.) likened the believers
to one body, and when different parts of the body are afflicted the entire
body seeks to reduce those afflicted parts with care, concern, & caution
until the area regains its strength. In contrast we are to see like the
believers, the disbelievers share common similarities

You disbelievers are] like those before you; they were stronger than you in power
and more abundant in wealth and children. They enjoyed their portion [of worldly
enjoyment], and you have enjoyed your portion as those before you enjoyed their
portion, and you have engaged [in vanities] like that in which they engaged. [It is]
those whose deeds have become worthless in this world and in the Hereafter and
it is they who are the losers. [9:69]

Has there not reached them the news of those before them - the people of Noah
and [the tribes of] 'Aad and Thamud and the people of Abraham and the
companions of Madyan and the towns overturned? Their messengers came to
them with clear proofs. And Allah would never have wronged them, but they were
wronging themselves.

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But affiliation based on iman and Aqeedah has proven to be stronger than
that of kinship, race, and nationality as was witnessed in the battle of Badr;
















The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin
what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakat and
obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed,

Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. [9:71]







Allah has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath
which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens
of perpetual residence; but approval from Allah is greater. It is that which is the
great attainment.
Therefore let all of our affiliations be based upon that which is good and
upon that which strengthens the bonds of belief, love, and brother/sisterhood until we can once again feel empathy in the same manner the prophet
s.a.w. depicted for us in terms of one body for a Muslims and then let us
apply these same healing properties to humanity

Religiosity/Spiritual
This potential Im speaking about rest within every human being to
understand their own existence through the truth of Allah, to believe in him

and his ones-ness

And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam - from their loins their descendants {all of Humanity in the spiritual worlds} and made them testify
of themselves, [saying to them], "Am I not your Lord?" They said, "Yes, we have
testified." [This] - lest you should say{any one of us} on the day of Resurrection,
"Indeed, we were of this unaware." [7:172].

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Or [lest] you say, "It was only that our fathers associated [others in worship] with
Allah before, and we were but descendants after them. Then would You destroy us
for what the falsifiers have done?"[7:173]


And thus do We [explain in] detail the verses, and perhaps they will return. [7:174]
Abu Huraira r.a. reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be
upon him, said, No one is born except upon natural instinct, then his
parents turn him into a Jew or Christian or Magian. As an animal
produces their young with perfect limbs, do you see anything
defective?(Source: Sahih Bukhari 1292, Sahih Muslim 2658). (Elias, 2011) This is one of the
deepest fundamentals about humanity, and something that cant be
destroyed although it is often ignored and repressed. It is the essence of
the purity of man, his source and connection to his true reality of self. This
concept is known as al-fitrah. Islam is sometimes called al-din ul-fitrah
meaning the religion of natural instinct or inclination. The verses and the
following hadith help to understand that the religion of the creator has
always been Islam, (although in different languages of previous prophets it was called by the
meaning in those languages respectively) and it should be understand that the religion
of the creator is not something that changes from its principals. Laws are
something altogether different, as they are not changed by man, but only
by the creator (naskh) through abrogated revelation. Humanity experiences
changes in modernity; therefore Al-Hakim (the wise) abrogates his own
words/laws through successive prophets/messengers who bring forth new
revelation. The fundamentals of about Allah and the concepts of Tawhid
remain unchanged foreverSomething of importance to make note of
which was highlighted by the creator in the previous verses of
surah/chapter Al-Araf and then follow by the hadith of the prophet s.a.w.;
Religion is not something that is hereditary unless it is the true religion of
al-fitrah. This is something that most people have adopted like the many
nations that have preceded us. Allah warns about the falsifiers and the

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excuse that people will use on the last day in regards to this. Many people
might say, well isnt that a biased opinion to say that Islam is the only true
religion? I would promptly & readily reply, NO. This is the reason
whyThe true religion of humanity is something that satisfies and answers
every one of humanities inclinations, biological, physiologically &
psychological, which is what we have been discussing in terms of fallacies
that have led people to stray on corrupt matters. I like to use the mental
pictorial analogy of the small boat on a river rapid that is fighting against the
river current to travel to its destination. With only human labor to rely on its
virtually impossible on the water its a constant struggle to fight towards
progress of reaching its destination. Even when tiring one might stop
paddling, and for that duration of no fight the boat is being set back in the
progress it had reached to that point, as the current carries it backward.
Exhausting and perpetual it produces no reward; however in opposition the
task would be very simple only needing to stir avoiding potential problems,
and keeping proper balance to prevent capsizing much like the ups &
downs of life, prohibitions/permissive, and extremes people fall into that
distort proper balance in religion. The religion of fitrah therefore is nonresistive to man, provides answers & understanding to his curiosity, to his
needs, and helps him to achieve the higher qualities of life while in this
world and the one to come.

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Ruh (spirit) brief exegesis

Abu Huraira said, Recite the verse if you wish: Direct your face toward the
religion, inclining to truth, the nature of Allah upon which He has created the
people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct
religion, but most of the people do not know. (30:30) this is referring to the
covenant that we took
with the creator in
barzakh (the spiritual
world) and its deeper
meaning is once the soul
(ruh) merged with the
physical body (nafs) we
forget altogether the
covenant, although we
have been reminded through revelation and fitrah within ourselves. On the
authority of Abu Abdul Rahman Abdullah ibn Masood r.a who said: The
Messenger of Allah s.a.w narrated to us: Verily, each of you is brought together
{meaning the Ruh with the Nafs} in his mothers abdomen for forty days in the
form of a drop of fluid. Then it is a clinging object for a similar [period 40days].
Thereafter, it is a lump looking like it has been chewed for a similar [period
40days]. The angel is then sent to him and he breathes into him the spirit (ruh). He
is also commanded to issue four decrees: to record his sustenance {what he/she
will earn in the worldly life}, his life span, his deeds and [whether he will be]
unhappy [by entering Hell] or happy [by entering Paradise]. I swear by Allah,
other than whom there is no God, certainly one of you will perform the deeds of
the people of Paradise until there is between him and Paradise except an arms
length {meaning the distance from a person death}, and then what has been
recorded will overtake him and he shall perform the deeds of the people of Hell
and enter it. And, certainly, one of you will definitely perform the acts of the

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people of Hell until there is not between him and Hell {meaning again very close
to the persons death} except an arms length and then what has been recorded
for him will overtake him and he shall perform the deeds of the people of Paradise
and enter it. (Recorded in Bukhari and Muslim) The four decrees are based on
Allahs ultimate knowledge of all things that will ever take place and
therefore they are not his wishes on people but instead regarded among
his divine plan. This coming together of the Ruh & nafs is the beginning of
the biological and psychological aspects of who the person is to become.
The soul is an element or branch of knowledge that the creator has shared only a
little bit of Knowledge about:

And they ask you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning the Ruh

(the Spirit); Say: "The Ruh (the Spirit): it is one of the things, the knowledge of
which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given
only a little." [Surah Al-Isra 17:85}

The Soul/Spirit is termed Ruh (ruh) in Arabic and this is the element from the
creator which is pure. A particular proof of that would be the breathe of the
creator was blown onto Adam in which Adam them became a human being
(meaning alive with conscious, because Adam was never a baby instead he was
created on his image of being a man already not the image of the creator).
However, the term Ruh is used in other ways such as to refer to the Angel Jabril
a.s. (Gabriel), who is Allah's messenger of revelation of whom the prophets would
see etc. In the bible the English translation is used "spirit". The best example
would be John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into
all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and
he will tell you what is yet to come.
If you remember what I said about the term Ruh/Spirit is used when referring to the
purity of something, so in the case of the bible the term spirit was referring to the
prophet that was to come after Eesa bin Mariam a.s. (Jesus) who was the one
speaking in that verse. Now, many Christians have translated that word spirit to

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mean Holy Ghost or comforter as some put it... So, the use of the term is used to
refer to purity i.e. Angels, and the nature/character of prophets who were of the
creators chosen people (most pure of people) to deliver his message. But, the Ruh
most commonly refers to the Ruh/Spirit while it is still without the body....This is
no contradiction to the prophets purity although they were in the body, because
they were in the higher states of human existence which we will discuss shortly.
The body made of clay & all the soils of the earth that depict all the various
ethnicity, texture, and characteristics it produces; is inclined to lowly desires while
the spirit is inclined to higher spiritual purpose. This is the fundamental difference
between the soul and the Ruh/spirit. The soul is a term that in fact resembles the
definition of the self-merged with the spirit which now has a
conscious....Effectively the "SELF"...So, having differences of inclination we can
further define these particular aspects of the "Nafs"...

1. An-Nafs Al-ammarah (which means the self, and ammarah comes from the
word Amr which means command) thus this stage of the Nafs/self is more so
compelled by its desires which are either biological, physiological or
psychological needs or drives that will encourage it towards meeting those
needs. Hence the need for knowledge. Knowledge and the ability to
reason in gaining knowledge this sets the human being apart from the
animal kingdom. However, without knowledge the human being will live a
life of just seeking to fulfill his/her desires and never surpass this stage.

and I do not



acquit myself. Indeed, the soul (nafs) is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except
upon those which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is forgiving and
Merciful. {Quran 12:53}
2. An-Nafs Al-lawwamah (which means the self, and lawwamah comes from
lawm which means reproach, admonition, censure, rebuke) this stage comes
with the gathering of some knowledge in which the dos and don'ts of life are
understood. If actions are done that are wrong, this stage of the self feels
regret and the definitions mentioned now come into play in admonishing the
self towards seeking forgiveness and leaving off repeating those bad actions.

And I swear by the reproaching soul [to the certainty of
resurrection]
Does man think that we will not

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Assemble his bones?

Yes, [we are] able [even] to

proportion his fingertips.

But man desires to continue
in sin. {Quran 75:2-5}
3. An-nafs Al-mutma'innah (which means the self, and mutma'innah means
reassured, tranquil, calm, unconcerned, safe, secure) this is the stage that
the prophets were and the stage we are meant to strive for. Its the highest
level of worldly life one can reach. This is a stage of full self-actualization
through recognition of who the creator is and through employing all the
knowledge of this truth, we become free from the shackles of worldly life
and therefor transcend to higher spiritual states while still in the physical
world. The descriptions of the word are the characteristics of those we see
who have reached an inner peace with contentment despite worldly status...
[ To the righteous] it will be said, O reassured soul,

return to your Lord, well pleased and pleasing [to
him]{Quran 89:27-28}
So, we can easily see that it is only by our acknowledgment of Allah in
submission, which is the natural disposition of humanity, that we are able to
be truly free. Free of our desires & drives and of the evil calling of our lower
selvesthis all to help produce the fully actualised human organism to the
highest status of spiritual elevation and the attainment of felicity in this
world. Appetites and desires are the conditions placed upon us that will
remain the forces that try to mislead us

And recite to them, [O Muhammad], the news of him to whom we gave
[knowledge of] Our signs, but he detached himself from them; so Satan pursued

him, and he became of the deviators.

And if We had willed, we could have elevated him thereby, but he adhered
[instead] to the earth and followed his own desire. So his example is like that of
the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him, he [still] pants. That is the
example of the people who denied Our signs. So relate the stories that perhaps

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they will give thought. {Quran 7:175-176} through doubts and garbled up
truth that are deliberately meant to distort & confuse
And [by]
the soul and He who proportioned it

And inspired it [with discernment of] its wickedness and its righteousness,

He has succeeded who purifies it,
And he has failed who instills it
[with corruption]. {Quran 91:7-10} ,but each of us has been given intellect
and the ability to discern and is its by these divine gifts that we are able to
transcend the traditions & concepts in which we are born into. This same
condition even applies to born Muslims. Although their families have lead
them aright and served a huge justice to themselves and to their children;
the children will be tested later in life to see if they remain on fitrah or if they
adapt deviant paths. As the Muslim has the virtue of having parents who
brought their children up on the true religion, there is also a special virtue
for those who were brought up from inherited practices of belief who later
revert back to the truth when they are older and use their abilities of
discernment to reacquire truth.


Those to whom
We gave the Scripture before it {Jews, Christians & Sabians} - they are believers in
it. [28:52]
And when it is
recited {the Quran} to them, they say, "We have believed in it; indeed, it is the
truth from our Lord. Indeed we were, [even] before it, Muslims [submitting to
Allah from belief in previous revelation]." [28:53]

Those {who accept the last revelation & its
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w who conveyed it} will be given their reward twice for
what they patiently endured and [because] they avert evil through good, and from
what We have provided them they spend. [28:54]

And when they hear ill speech, they turn

away from it and say, "For us are our deeds, and for you are your deeds. Peace will


be upon you; we seek not the ignorant." [28:55]

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Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like, but

Allah guides whom He wills. And He is most knowing of the [rightly] guided.
[28:56].
Thus is soul (nafs) is purified through acts of worship. Worship itself extends
past the boundaries of rituals as most people limit the word in
understanding. In fact, worship is a universal word that if the prohibition &
permissive that have been legislated on man by divine command are
adhered too, then worship extends to every action that we undertake in
daily lifeThis is the beauty & benefit of a tremendous gift that is
misunderstood by wrong interpretation of the word.
These latter verses outline the path that leads to the winners circle. It is
thereby through good deeds that sustain the Self/Nafs in a pure state of
equilibrium. This would be a clear proof to the claim that others would bear
the burdens of mankind on the day of judgement. For example, If Eesa ibn
Mariam a.s. (Jesus) died for the sins of humanity, then currently all those
who claim this should be in the highest state of self (al-nafs mutmainnah), and
this just isnt the case. Instead, this has become an excuse by which
people now attribute fault to Allah for themselves and their weaknesses.
Secondly, where is the honor of gratitude if such was the truth in seizing
upon committing violations against themselves? Its as if they believe they
have been given a free pass to do as they please believing that when they
die they wont be held accountable for what theyve done in deeds. Such
concepts are far from common sense, and escape the fundamental
principle of our being here, and what we all have to aspire to attain. There
has never before been so many proofs against these false claims against
Allahs special servants than there are today.
It is only through the right lens of seeing the purpose of life that we are able
to call upon gifts that have been bestowed us to choose the correct way
while the choice of wrong is encouraging us down another path, but in
addition to understand all the before mention criteria we also must not

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forget the importance of the heart...

Lastly, the heart is that clump of flesh which the beloved prophet s.a.w.
said, "if the heart is sound then the entire body is sound, and if its not sound then the entire body will
not be sound either". This stresses the union-son of marriage with deeds with
intent. No deed done is free of intent. Deeds are of two types (1) deeds of
the body (2) deeds of the heart...Intentions are only known by the individual
and Allah, but Allah has also enabled the Two angels who record every
deed with the ability to see the intention as well, so that each deed is
recorded to its intention. The heart in Arabic is Qalb and it refers to
something that is always changing i.e. in & out of love, like/dislike,
happy/sad, faith/disbelief...the human disposition is always swing from one
condition to the other. The prophet s.a.w said, "It takes its name from "Taqallub",
meaning its like that feather at the root of a tree being turned over and over by the wind". However,
the heart has the capacity to reason and understand

So have they not traveled through the earth and have hearts by which to reason and ears by which to
hear? For indeed, it is not eyes that are blinded, but blinded are the hearts which are within the

Hajj 22:46}

And We



breasts.{Quran

have certainly created for Hell many of the jinn and mankind. They have hearts with which they do not
understand, they have eyes with which they do not see, and they have ears with which they do not hear.
Those are like livestock; rather, they are more astray. It is they who are the heedless.

{Araf 7:179}.
So, the heart is used in contrast to the eye and hears, which are the two
most common senses employed in human learning & understanding.
However, Allah the creator is suggesting that the heart plays a bigger role
in understanding than either the eye or ear thus by neglecting it people
succumbs to conditions that are worse than cattle. If you observe cattle you
either see them eating or sleeping which is their purpose in providing us
with food; however when compared to man it suggest that he has become
a servant of desire, which is less than his created capacity and regarded
something very evil, despised. The eye & ear are sensory objects which
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auditory intake, but the heart also has eyes & ears that hear. This is the
purer side of man (al-ruh) where the mind is the side of the nafs. Our actions
therefore will side with one or the other. The choice of either makes the
action wrong or right and leaves the paper trail that explains the intention.
Psychologically this manipulation of behaviour as trended in turning the
psyche of people towards an obey your thirst campaign, which is
effectively promoting the fulfillment of desire. We all have been placed in
situations that we felt in the heart were wrong, but have allowed our nafs to
persuade us in committing the wrong action or behaviour anyway. Such
deeds, although one might later suggest to oneself that the consequence
was minimal or seemingly nothing at all, which leads to a weakening on
that notion of action/behaviour which makes it something easier to commit
in the future. However, these same actions of the self will thus directly
affect the heart. Evil deeds, deeds of prohibitions and the likes stain the
heart with black spots for each time something is done until the entire heart
is covered and encased becoming hardened and locked....
Some characteristics of the heart are:

the sound heart...this heart is pure, has worldly matters and concerns
leave them, which is the highest state an-nafs al-mutma'innah the
heart is the superior part of the process and consideration to the
Nafs/self since the Ruh/Spirit and body merge. Heart resides in the
physical body, while the Ruh floats and spreads through the body.
But both have to have recognition and collaboration to attain peace.
the sick heart...feels no remorse, seeks pleasure constantly in
disobedience to prohibitions, feels discomfort around righteous
people, has no sense of truth, and attracted to misconceptions &
philosophies of debate...Poisons are harmful speech, unrestrained
glances, excessive food, and bad company...
The diseased heart is wholly encased and is now inverted (what is wrong
is now right and what is right is now seen as wrong), it is dreary and harsh, and it
rejoices at the praise of other than Allah which effectively means all
things false.

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This is now the direction of the world, unable to see the reality or truth
because of wrongful living that captures the heart with freedoms to do as
you wish without realizing the impending harm on society and the self. Out
of bounds living is what I call it, and once any form of parameters are
mentioned these hearts quickly seek to find fault with it turning to personal
rationalizing or group philosophy to support their differences. Allah has
created the human being in such a way, that what affected Adam a.s. and
the many nations after him still effect mankind today...Unchanging, the
human-being repeats the fallacies and faults of his predecessors without
taking heed. How much further do you think you need to test the issues
before punishment comes? For surely as those who were destroyed before
for similar actions it will again descend upon the peoples of this age...So
make it a practice of the conscious to see and understand why it is you do
what you do before its too late... (Swift S. I., 2015)

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