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Jun 25 2004, 10:03 PM
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Pole Of The Universe ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: VE Moderators Posts: 9,990 Joined: 21-March 03 |
Assalaamu Alaikum. I have temporarily opened Ahmadi (Qadyani) vs. Mainstream Muslim (Sunni/Shia) Discussion.
Following are the Rules: 1. It is expected that everyone exhibit civility. No personal attack and mock will be tolerated. 2. NO copy/pasting allowed. IF you wish to copy/paste something, it must be no longer than 200 words maximum, and reference to the source and credidentials of the Author MUST be given. ALL (other) work must be your own. As a general warning: i am very well accustomed to- and familiar- with the style of writing, choice of word, grammar, and approach to a subject matter of all active (or former active) members of the Religion Section. Please spare yourself and myself the inconvenience of having to shun you off this discussion. Any specific/special exception to this rule must be double-checked with- and obtained from me. 3. Since i don't wish Religion Section to be suddenly overwhelmned by a specific group of people who register to MuziqPakistan for the sole reason to participate in this discussion, the Administration has decided that NO newly registered Members, or those who have been rather inactive, are allowed to enter this discussion. All newbies are those people with a posting rate of 30 or lower AND who have registered AFTER June 23rd, 2004. 4. The criterion of this debate will be based on Qur'an and Hadith. 5. It is EXTREMELY important that everybody stick to the topic. I would not want people bombarding others with questions (unless they're a logical chain-reaction --------------------------------------------------------------------------- If i should find anyone in Violation of ANY of the above Rules, his or her post will be deleted, and a warning (the first and only) left. A second violation of the above Rules will automatically result in your suspension and prohibition to participate in this discussion. Brothers and Sisters in Islam, please do assure your Blood Pressure, and therefore Temper, is under control. Wasalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabaraka'tuh. |
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Jun 25 2004, 10:10 PM
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Pole Of The Universe ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: VE Moderators Posts: 9,990 Joined: 21-March 03 |
INTRO:
![]() By reciting the Islamic Shahada “Laailaaha Ilallaahu Muhammadur-Rasoolullah”, every Muslim declares his unmatched faith in Allah swt, and in his last Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (saws), which carries the very essence of Khattam-e-Nabuwwat… or the Finality of Prophethood. Allah says in the Qur'an: "this day I have perfected your religion (5:4)", thereby stating that the Islam given to us through Prophet Muhammad (saws) is complete and requires no more reformation nor addition from any other oncoming Prophet. Prophet Isa (as) will come down from the sky and follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (saws), which makes him no additional Prophet as he has already lived by his terms after Prophet Musa (as). Further, he will establish justice and peace and will also kill the Dajjaal (anti-christ). Promised to come around the same time is also Imam Mahdi. However, he will neither be a reviver nor a reformer. He will come to fill the world with justice as it would be filled with oppression. As Muslims, one of the very core of our faith is to purely proclaim and accept Prophet Muhammad (saws) not only as him being the last prophet and having perfected the teaching of Allah, but also that there is none like onto him, no re-incarnation, nor any new, unknown, man be borne who can proclaim prophethood or the slightest resemblance to him. We understand that Prophet Isa (as) is no new Prophet. "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah. And he is the seal of the Prophets." (Qur'an, 33:40) The Prophet of Allah (saws) affirmed: "The chain of Messengers and Prophets has come to an end. There shall be no Messenger nor Prophet after me." (Tirmidhi, Kitab-ur-Rouya Babu Zahab-un- Nubuwwa, Musnad Ahmad, Marwiyat-Anas bin Malik) The Prophet (saws) further stated: "There will appear thirty Dajjal from my Ummah, each claiming to be a Prophet. But after me, there will be no more Prophet." (u.v. Ahmad, Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud) This post has been edited by LuXoR: Jun 25 2004, 10:28 PM |
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Jun 26 2004, 02:27 AM
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![]() Filthy Gorgeous ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12,531 Joined: 4-September 02 |
[This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul-Hijjah 10 A.H. in the 'Uranah valley of Mount Arafat' in Mecca.]
After praising and thanking Allah the Prophet (saws) said: "O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me, and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Qur'an and my Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray." S o u r c e -------------------- ![]() Steal this^ SIGNATURE :D |
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Jun 26 2004, 09:32 AM
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*~>Da^Captain<~* ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,205 Joined: 3-March 03 |
walikumsalam luxor nice thread...
^^ thanks. Beaitabari, i have clearly mentioned that everyone must stick to the topic and the current Issue. We are not addressing Hazrat Isa (as) ascendant from heaven yet, but we are talking about Nabbi (saws) as both the last Prophet in the chain of Prophethood, and as the last messenger with a Script (the Qur'an). Issues to raise would therefore be considering ANY other man a prophet AFTER prophet Muhammad (saws), or considering any similaron between the alledged man and the Prophet (saws) himself! This post has been edited by LuXoR: Jun 26 2004, 05:50 PM -------------------- I am no longer using this ID, now I am on MP with the nick Captain
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Jun 27 2004, 09:20 AM
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![]() Postman ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,273 Joined: 26-September 02 |
Assalamoalykum,
Its nice to see a discussion under some rules with a described code of conduct taking place on the forum. I do hope that all the participants take heed this time and not stray from the topic. My advice is that only one person, LuXoR should be determining the topics to discuss and she should have the control over this thread. I will start by addressing a few points that LuXoR has raised in her post. 1) Shahada does not mention the word last not there is any indication that it implies that Muhammad (saw) is the last of prophets. If this inference is based on the verse Khatamun Nabiyyen or the verse on completion/perfection of religion, than I disagree because both these verses in no way say that there can be no prophet after Rusoolullah (saw). Lets discuss what Quran says on the subject of Prophethood. 1: 022.075 (Al-Hajj) says "Allah chooses/will choose messengers from Angels and from Men." Here the word “Yastafi” (Chooses/will choose) is used which is the mudhare verb or present and future tense both combined according to Arabic grammar. So this verse implies that sending of the messengers is the practice of Allah and 033.062 (Al-Ahzab ) 035.043 (Al-Fatir) “No change will you find in the practice of Allah”. There are two kinds of Prophets. 1) those who bring a law and book e.g., Moses (as), Muhammad (saw) and 2) those who do not bring a new law but follow the law of the previous prophet/s. e.g., Aaron (as), Jesus (as). This is the Sunnah of Allah that after every law bearing prophets He sends the prophets who followed him to reinforce the laws and shariah and to renew the faith. After Moses (as), Bani Israel had hundreds of prophets who used to guide them, but they did not bring a new law after the law of Moses (as). I will quote Imam Jaafar Sadiq (ra), who said in the commentary of the verse 057.026, that Allah made messengers, Prophets and Imams among Aale Ibrahim, but what amazes me is that people accept the presence of these blessings of prophet hood and Imamat in Aal e Ibraheem but deny their presence in Aal e Muhammad. (As Safi, Sharhe Usool e Kafee, Part 3, pp 119). 2: 003.179 : Allah will not leave the believers in the state in which ye are now, until He separates what is evil from what is good nor will He disclose to you the secrets of the Unseen. But He chooses of His Messengers (For the purpose) whom He pleases. So believe in Allah. And His messengers: And if ye believe and do right, ye have a reward without measure Surah Aal e Imran is a Madni surah. Its when the pure and unpure were clearly differentiated. The grandees of Mecca were known to all as clear disbelievers and the punishment on them had started in the form of muslim victories and their humiliation. This verse says that after this there will be a point when God will differentiate between truth and falsehood again. And He will send his messenger to this differentiation and not by informing muslims individually. This is a glad tidings to Muslims as is clear from the context of the verse and the preceeding verses. 3: 004:069: Whoso obeyeth Allah and the messenger, they are with those unto whom Allah hath shown favour, of the prophets and the saints and the martyrs and the righteous. The best of company are they! This verse describes gradual stages of spiritual excellence which can only be achieved by submitting completely to the Will of Allah and to follow Rusoolullah (saw). The first stage is of being righteous, the second of being a Shaheed (translated martyr, but it means to bear witness by sacrificing ones physical needs, possessions life etc), saints which are given frequent true dreams and visions and are immersed completely in the love of God and the Prophets who receive the Divine mercy of revelation and communication from God. Here is a very interesting observation. This status of prophethood is only reserved for the Ummah of Rusoolullah (saw) and no other prophet. In the above mentioned verse the Messenger is Muhammad (may peace and blessing of Allah be upon him). There is another verse which mentions other prophets. 057:019: And those who believe in Allah and His messengers- they are the Sincere (Siddique), and the witnesses (Shaheed), in the eyes of their Lord:Please note that the status of achieving prophethood is only reserved for the Ummah of Khatim un Nabiyyeen. i.e, this is the quality and the status of Holy Prophet (saw) only which gives only his followers the chance to attain maximum spiritual benefits. Some may try to explain the 4:69, as the muslims who Obey will be with the company of prophets and not prophets themselves. Then you have to apply this to all the categories. So Abu bakr (ra) was not infact Siddique (nauzobillah), but he will only be in the company of other siddiques on the day of judgment. Or Umar (ra). Uthman(ra) and Ali (Ra) were not infact martyrs but they will be only in the company of the martyrs. Nauoozubillah. The same way of relating different people to eachother is mentioned in this verse 004.146 : Except for those who repent, mend (their lives) hold fast to Allah, and purify their religion as in Allah's sight: if so they will be (numbered) with the believers. And soon will Allah grant to the believers a reward of immense value.In both instances the word Ma’a (they are with/counted with/considered with) is used. Which implies being one of them and not like what they say in urdu. “hum bhi hain paanch sawaron mein” . There is another verse. “Wa Tawwaffana Ma’al Abraar”. And (O God) make us die with the righteous. Which means that may God give us death as righteous people and not with them literally. (if this meaning is applied than all the righteous in the world should die in a minute). 4: Now I will discuss the verse “al youma akmaltu lakum deenukum”. Deen means the path, a way. Islam is the akmal perfect Deen. By following this deen one can achieve maximum possible moral and spiritual excellence. As I have mentioned above the spiritual grades start from being righteous and culminate at being a prophet. So if Islam is perfect, then some of its followers should achieve the maximum possible status. 5. The verse of Khatmaun nabiyyeen in Surah Ahzaab. "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah. And he is the seal of the Prophets." (Qur'an, 33:40). This verse does not say “last” but says “seal”. And the word used is Khatamun Nabiyyeen and not Nabuwwat. So this is the status of our prophet (saw), among the prophets. It means to say that Muhammad (saw) is not the father of any of you men, but he is the spiritual father of all the prophets and those who follow them. The word seal means that Muhammad (saw) is the final authority. He (pbuh) has the highest possible spiritual status a man can attain and all the good that comes from Allah to mankind will come through the way of Muhammad (saw)’s prophethood. Ibne Arabi (ra) writes; “We have understood clearly from Durood shareef that there are people in this ummah who, in the sight of God, have attained the status equivalent to prophets. But they can not bring any new shariah.” (Futoohat e Makkiah Vol 1, pp:545). I have many more verses from Quran to discuss but I will keep it short to give readers the time to think and do their own research on the matter. P.S. I missed the 200 word length rule and posted this. my apologies This post has been edited by Destino: Jun 27 2004, 10:27 AM -------------------- ![]() |
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Jun 27 2004, 10:12 AM
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![]() Postman ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,273 Joined: 26-September 02 |
Now I will turn to hadith.
1) Ibne Majjah, Book of funerals, in the chapter mentioning the janazah of the son of Rusoolullah (saw), pp. 227. “Ibn e Abbas narrates that when Ibrahim, son of Rusoolullah (saw), passed away, Rusoolullah saw, offered his funeral prayers and said “ there is a maid for him in paradise and if he had stayed alive, he would have been a true Prophet.” This happened in 9 hijrah and the Aayat of Khatamun Nabiyyen was revealed in 5 Hijrah. Some say that Ibrahim (as) died because there was no possibility of another prophet. This explanation seems lame and very cruel. If there was no Prophet after Rusoolullah (saw), then he could have said that even if he had stayed alive, he could not have been a prophet. But instead we find a perfectly clear explanation that Nabuwwat is still continuous in the ummah of Rusoolullah (Saw). 2) The other ahadith that LuXor has quoted like there will be no Prophet after me, mean that there will be no prophet with shariah after Rusoolullah (saw). There will be no new book or religion. I can quote the understanding of many grand scholars of the past who are revered by millions even today on this subject. Just to emphasise that There is a difference between the law bearing Nabi and a non-law bearing nabi. Shah wali ullah Muhaddith dehlave (ra), who is considered to be Mujaddid of his time writes in his book Tafheemat e Ilaahiya. “ the meaning of Holy Prophet (Saw) being Khatumun Nabyyeeh is that there will be no person to whom Allah will give a new shariah and appoint him as a Nabi, in other words there will be no new shariah bearing nabi.” (pp:58) There is a very interesting verse in Mathnave Maulana Room. “Achieve something in the way of righteousness so that you can attain prophethood within the Ummat.” (Mathnavi, Daftar Awwal, pp:53) 3: Hazrat Ayesha (ra), Ummul Momineen and teacher of the sahabah (ra) narrated this hadith. “Say that Rusoollah (saw) is Khatamun NAbiyyeen but don’t say that there will be no prophet after him.” (Durr e Manthur, Vol 5, pp;204) Some may say this is a zaeef hadith but this matter is resolved by scholars who have commented on it. Shekhul Iman Hazrat Ibn e Qutaibah (d. 268 H), wrote. This saying of her (Ayesha ra), is not contradictory to the hadith “there will be no prophet after me” because what Rusoolullah (saw) said was that there will be no prophet after me who will cancel my Shariah” (Taveel Mukhtaful Ahadith pp. 236) Imam Abdul Wahhab Shu’raani (ra) writes. “Holy prophet’s(saw) saying that “la nabiyya ba’di” and “la Rusoola Ba’di” mean that there will be no law-bearing prophet after him.” (Al-yawaqeet o Al Jawahir, Vol2, pp;35) Mullah Ali Qari (ra) who is the famous Imam of Ahle Sunna wrote. “ The explanation of words of Hadith, La Nabiyya Baa’di, as explained by scholars is that there can be no prophet with a new shariah which cancels the shariah of Rusoolullah (Saw)” (Ishaa’at feil Ashraat is Saa’a pp 226). So this explains the ahadith quoted by LuXoR. Not by me, but by well known, well respected hugely followed scholars of Muslims. -------------------- ![]() |
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Jun 27 2004, 03:06 PM
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walekum asalam LUxor!
Just as a starting point i am an ahmadi myself. now, how can i prove that we r muslims. Okay: - we read the same Kalima as neone. just the one that Luxor has written for us. -we believe in the same holy book as u do, the Qur'an (astaghfar the wierd things that ppl think up) -now, in a hadith it states that there will be another imam mahdhi and he will claim to be a mahdi wen there will be a solar and lunar eclipse in the same month Now, during 1889 Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad claimed to be the Imam Mahdi and in 1895 and 1896 there were solar and lunar eclipses during the month of Ramadan. They were both at different parts of the world. so there! now, for everyone I AM A MUSLIM, I WEAR A HIJAB and I AM PROUD TO BE A MUSLIM. No one, and i mean no one has the right to call me a Kafar or a Non-Muslim. First be a perfect muslim ureself and then judge others. Wen i mean perfect, i mean 100% perfect. I mean following the five pillars of islam and knows everything about islam and every sect of Islam. Then talk or speak or actually in this case type! This post has been edited by pakistani_pwincess: Jun 27 2004, 03:21 PM -------------------- |
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Jun 27 2004, 03:17 PM
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*~>Da^Captain<~* ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,205 Joined: 3-March 03 |
OK NO FLOODING....... IS THAT REALLY HARD TO GET
This post has been edited by vitalsignsguy: Jun 27 2004, 03:18 PM -------------------- I am no longer using this ID, now I am on MP with the nick Captain
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Jun 27 2004, 03:42 PM
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Assalamualaikum to Muslims and hello to Qadiyanis/Ahmadis (and all other non muslims),
NO PERSONAL ATTACKS....... WHY CAN YOU PPL NOT GET THAT In the verse Whoso obeyeth Allah and the messenger, they are with those unto whom Allah hath shown favour, of the prophets and the saints and the martyrs and the righteous. The best of company are they! The Quran is saying that the person who obeys Allah and his messenger peace be upon him will be rewarded with the company of these people (prophets and the saints and the martyrs and the righteous). And it clearly says about company of them and not them. (Similar to saying Engineers earn the same as Doctor. It does not mean that engineers become doctor. It is tell the greatness of reward). Or as you were trying to imply will they become prophets, saints, martyrs, righteous. I think everyone knows the meaning of company. You can accompany a king without being a king. So This post has been edited by vitalsignsguy: Jun 27 2004, 04:41 PM |
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Jun 27 2004, 03:47 PM
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*~>Da^Captain<~* ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,205 Joined: 3-March 03 |
(vitalsings that was not right^^ )
khatam-un-nabeen means seal of prophets..and in case of Hazoor (SAW) bein the last prophet and being the khataum-un-nabeen means there will be no prophet with any new book other than the Holy Quran and any new religion other than Islam except the one taught by our Hazoor(SAW) so in this manner he is the seal of prophets but it deosnt mean at all no other prophet can come.. by doing so u are stopping urself from the blesing of Allah in the shape of prophicy.. this in no regard and manner minimise the martaba of pyare Nabi HAzoor(SAW) or maximise of a any other person ... also the prophet u are claiming to come should have come in the start of 14th century in islamic calender and now we are in 15th where is Hadhrat Isa (AS) now? and the masih maood we belive in came excalty at the start of 14th century it has all been put very well by my dear behna ^^ above and by destino as well By LUX: honey, please try not to post in bold, and leave no excessive space after every 20 words, it's very distractive to the eye. I have glued it together for you this time. thanks. This post has been edited by LuXoR: Jun 27 2004, 05:53 PM -------------------- I am no longer using this ID, now I am on MP with the nick Captain
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Jun 27 2004, 04:00 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 20-May 04 |
By LUX:
Please control your temper. I think it's better you not participate here, since you seem to encounter difficulty comprehending the reason behind this debate's existence. Sorry. This post has been edited by LuXoR: Jun 27 2004, 05:57 PM -------------------- |
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Jun 27 2004, 04:23 PM
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OK FINAL WARNING DO NOT GET OFF TOPIC OR YOU WOULD BE BANNED
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Jun 27 2004, 04:40 PM
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Asslamaualikum,
Sorry for so many replys. Look at this hadith You (Hazrat Ali) are related to me as Aaron was related to Moses (pbuh). But no Apostle will come after me. (Bukhari, Muslim Musnad recorded a similar hadith ending in 'Behold there is no prophethood after me.') So did Aaron brought a new sharia? No. Thus in this hadith, it is clear that there will be no prophets with or without new sharia. Visit http://www.yaanabi.com/khtam-e-nabuwat_hadith.htm for other Hadiths regarding this matter. Mehmood |
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Jun 27 2004, 04:50 PM
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*~>Da^Captain<~* ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,205 Joined: 3-March 03 |
By LuX:
You said following to mehmoodtily: "dont give us sites see the proper Holy Quran and Hadiths of our Prophet Hazoor (SAW)...." <<< The indication of this authentic Site by MT is reasonable as it is based on Qur'an and Hadith. He did add his personal observation to the content of the site and elaborated on such, therefore I feel decision on a links unnecsessity for indication should be left to the Administration. ... This is my final Warning to You. Please stick to the topic. The topic is NOT about the validity of stigmatization as Muslim or Non-Muslim, rather, it is about the Finality of Prophethood. Hope you understand. This post has been edited by LuXoR: Jun 27 2004, 06:06 PM -------------------- I am no longer using this ID, now I am on MP with the nick Captain
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Jun 27 2004, 05:27 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 5-May 04 |
Assalamuaalaikum to all Muslims and hello to qadianis/ahmadis/non muslims
The website gave a summary of what is found in hadiths. Following are the hadiths: (From Abu Dawood Book 36) Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: The Mahdi will be of my family, of the descendants of Fatimah. Abdullah ibn Ja'far said: I heard AbulMalih praising Ali ibn Nufayl and describing his good qualities. Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: The Mahdi will be of my stock, and will have a broad forehead a prominent nose. He will fill the earth will equity and justice as it was filled with oppression and tyranny, and he will rule for seven years. (Rule for 7 years...) Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin: AbuIshaq told that Ali looked at his son al-Hasan and said: This son of mine is a sayyid (chief) as named by the Prophet (peace_be_upon_him), and from his loins will come forth a man who will be called by the name of your Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) and resemble him in conduct but not in appearance. He then mentioned the story about his filling the earth with justice. LINK: http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/h...ud/036.sat.html So Name, family linage, birthplace And Imam Mehdi will fight against injustices (Not like ghulam qadiani who discouraged jihad) |
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Jun 27 2004, 05:28 PM
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Sorry my mistake. I was just trying to say that mga is not Imam Mehdi. No more comments on this.
Again accept my appologues Mehmood |
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Jun 27 2004, 11:37 PM
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Wa'alaykamus Salam! This is in response to destino. On the onset i'd like to mention that ive enjoyed reading your two postz! They were well-organized, but i must disagree with your conclusion drawn. I disagree with 2 main statements. First, you stated following: ONE:
Like you stated, in islam, these two different types of prophets are classified as an-nabi and ar-rasool. But you are wrong to state that Isa was merely a nabbi and not a rasool, because Ibrahim, Musa, Muhammad AND Isa (alaihimus salam) are all formally rasools, and according to the definition of a rasool, we can conclude that every rasool was also a nabbi. (not vice versa). Easily put: Isa brought a law, the Injeel. With that said, i would like to move on to my second disagreement. It's based on the verdict of the Quran. TWO: Following statement summarizes most of your first post:
and also
You explain the meaning of the idea of the "Finality of Prophethood" as the 'Stamp of Prophethood' thereby implying that all prophetz who would succeed Muhammad (sws) will bear his stamp and will attain to prophethood by his seal alone. No one, in other words, who does not bear the seal of Muhammad (sws) will attain the status of Prophethood. But the context in which the term "the last in the line of Prophets" has been revealed in the Holy Qur'an leaves no scope for such speculation!!! If indeed the term "last in the line of Prophets" does bear the meaning intended by you, then this term is surely out of place in the context in which it has been revealed. Furthermore, when the term is charged with this meaning it distorts the whole purpose of the revealed verse. In this verse God refutes the charge and dispels doubts created by the mischievous people about the marriage of Prophet Muhammad (sws) with Zainab (ra), the divorced wife of the Prophet's adopted son, Zaid. Does it stand to reason to make a sudden interpolation in this context of the point that Muhammad (sws) was the 'seal of Prophets' and that Allah had delegated to him the authority of attesting the bonafides of succeeding prophets ? This interpretation bears no connection with the context-not the least even and is contrary to the purpose of Divine argument against the heretics. If this interpretation were true the non- believers might well have argued: "There is no hurry in doing away with this custom now. You might safely leave this task for your successor prophets who will bear your stamp." According to a second interpretation of the idea of the finality of Prophethood advanced by you, you argue that the term "Last in the line of Prophets" means the "exalted Prophet." You further explain that the line of Apostles will continue, though the excellence of Prophethood has been culminated in the person of muhammad (sws). This interpretation is no less defective and harmful than the other one. It hardly bears any relation to the context and, in fact, conveys a contradictory sense of the verse. Taking this thread of argument the infidels and hypocrites would have plausibly pointed out, "Sir, there will be other prophets after you, howsoever inferior in status compared to you, to fulfil the Divine mission, why must you take it upon yourself to remove this custom also!?" This post has been edited by crazay: Jun 27 2004, 11:44 PM |
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I am going to dedicate this post to one very important Quranic ayat, which both luxor and destino have quoted, but both with different insight.
Also noteworthy is that luxor indicated this ayah by saying 'seal of the prophets' and i have quoted 'last in line of prophets', but we understand that both mean the same thing. seal=end=last. My post may be really long because i'm gonan explain the whole surah, hence i am going to highlight the important part, namely the statement 'last' prophet all in blue. For those who'd like to skip that's fine, i'd go along with all of it (just because of the sweat put in! Now... This verse has been revealed in the fifth Ruku' (para or passage) of surah al-Ahzab. In this ruku' Allah has provided answers to all those objections raised by the people, which had given rise to a storm of calumnies, slander and mischief in respect of the marriage of our prophet muhammad (sws) with hadrat Zainab (ra). These ppl argued that Zainab was the wife of an adopted son of the Prophet and by this connection she stood in the position of the Prophet's daughter in-law. Hence, after her divorce from Zaid, the Prophet had taken his own daughter-in-law as wife. In order to refute this allegation Allah told clearly in verse 37 that this marriage had Divine sanction behind it and was made to serve as a lawful precedent for Muslim men to marry the wives of their adopted sons after they had been divorced by their husbands. Later in verses 38 and 39, Allah affirmed that no power could hinder the Prophet from discharging a Divine obligation. The Prophets are ordained to fear God, not the people. It has been an invariable practice of the Apostles to transmit the Divine message without any extraneous care and to perform the duties enjoined upon them by Allah without fear or hesitation. Afterwards a verse was revealed which extinguished the basis of all objections. In the first place, they had charged "You have taken your daughter-in-law as wife, in contravention of your own law that the wife of a son is forbidden to his father." In refutation of this charge it was affirmed by the Almighty: "Muhammad had no sons among ye men..." thereby making absolutely clear that the man whose divorced wife was taken into wedlock by the Prophet being not his real son; the act, therefore did not imply violation of it. The argument of their second charge ran thus: "Admitted that the adopted son is not the real one, and on that basis a father might lawfully marry the divorced spouse of his adopted son, but where was the compulsion for the Prophet to do so?" Allah affirmed in answer to this charge: "But, verily, he is the Apostle of Allah". The implication is that it was Allah's mandate to the prophet to wipe out all prejudices and declare all taboos that pagan custom had unnecessarily imposed upon the people, as lawful. In this respect the Prophet's action was unequivocal and left no room for doubt. [>>>>At this point, destino, you perhaps deny the finality of Muhammad's Prophethood (sws) & demand to know the tradition in which this allegation has been reported. The Quran furnishes answers to these chargers at several points without actually mentioning the charge. In each case, however, the relevant text bears unmistakable evidence as to which allegation is being answered. In the present case also the answer contains the substance of the question. The use of the conjunctive word "but" at the end of the first sentence presupposes that part of the question had yet to be dealt with. The second sentence, therefore, furnishes answer to the remaining part of the question. The first sentence had revealed to the objectors the answer to their charge that 'Muhammad had married his daughter- in-law.' However, the second point of the question "where was the compulsion for the Prophet to do so" still called for an answer. This answer was provided by the next sentence in the text. "But verily, Muhammad is the Apostle of God and last in the line of Prophets of God." The point may be further explained by taking an illustration from ordinary conversation. Someone says "Zaid had not risen, but that Bakr has stood up." Now this conveys the sense that Zaid has not risen, but the matter does not end there, as it gives rise to the query, "If Zaid has not risen, who has stood up then?" The subordinate clause of the above sentence "but Bakr has stood up" supplies an answer to this query. It is the same in the above case.<<<<] ...see my second post for continuuation.. This post has been edited by crazay: Jun 28 2004, 12:05 AM |
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Jun 28 2004, 12:04 AM
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(sorry, ^^^^^ gone too long, hope you're still alive!) In order to lay particular emphasis upon this point Allah observes: (Khatim Al-Nabbiyeen) (and i should mention that the above and what is to come does touch on the statement destino brought forth:
"And he is the last in the line of Prophets," which means that no messenger nor even a Prophet charged with the mission of carrying out reforms in the sphere of Law or society which might have been omitted (God forbid) during the lifetime of Muhammad (sws) will ever succeed him. Since Allah ordained the ministry of Prophet Muhammad (sws) to be final, it was, therefore, imperative that he should accomplish the task of uprooting this pagan custom. Later the point has been further emphasized in the revelation (Wa Kan ul-Allahi Be-kulle Shai-in 'Aleema): "God is Aware of everything." The true import of this revelation is that Allah deemed it best to remove this pagan custom through the agency of Prophet Muhammad (sws) and that Allah only could take cognisance of the harm that the perpetuation of this infidel custom would have entailed. Allah was well aware that the line of Prophethood ended in Muhammad (sws) whose precedent the whole ummah would follow, and had he not done away with this custom, there would arise no man comparable in status to Prophet Muhammad (sws) who could accomplish the task. And suppose a reformer had arisen in later times who would break this custom, his act would not have constituted a universal or permanent precedent for Muslims of all ages and all countries to follow. No other person that follows will embody the Divine sanctity which attaches to the person of Prophet Muhammad (sws). Hence the precedent of no man but Muhammad has the potential of wiping out the idea of all pagan customs from the souls of men for all times to come. This post has been edited by crazay: Jun 28 2004, 12:15 AM |
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Jun 28 2004, 12:07 AM
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I will come back tomorrow to touch on destino's second part and/or post.
Jazakz for reading. |
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Jun 28 2004, 06:14 AM
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DID YOU NOT READ WHAT LUX WROTE IN THE FIRST POST......NOT TO GO OFF TOPIC, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE NYTHING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEBATE YOU ARE MORE THEN WELCOME TO STAY OUT
This post has been edited by vitalsignsguy: Jun 28 2004, 09:01 AM -------------------- KI MOHAMMED SAY WAFA TU NAY TU HUM TERAY HAIN
YAH JAHAN CHEEZ HAY KIA LOOH HO KLAM TERAY HAIN |
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Jun 28 2004, 08:28 AM
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Wise Guy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 25,342 Joined: 15-October 02 |
CARAZY
Where did you get this meaning that seal means end or last. Seal means. To testify here Khatamanbaiyyeen = Seal of Prophet which means A prophet who testified of all other prophets. In other words prophethood will be recognize by Holy Prophet(saw) not by any other prophet since He (saw) is the best among all the prophets. When the word khatama is used with a plural tense it always means The best among that group of that subject. Here the word is Khatama wich is Arabic not the urdu word khatem. So when reading this word and trying to understand in which context is been used is very important. I will post again after gathering a few refrences. but for now im just describing the word and in which context its been used. We are here to discuss the ayyet Khatamunabiyyen and the mater of Holy Prophet (saw) being last prophet. So rules are clear so Mr Atherziadi please do abide by them. Mr MEhmoodtily kindly stik to topic we arnt discussing bout Imam Mehdi yet we will get to that topic later. Baietibari also i would request kindly donnot jump ahead of you by bringing Hazret Isa (as) issue. let us just dicuss the topic at hand. Thanks Luxor for opening this thread. -------------------- There is none worthy of worship except Allah (God) and Mohammad (saw) is his Messenger
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Jun 28 2004, 10:53 AM
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Wise Guy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 25,342 Joined: 15-October 02 |
Khatama Allahu AAala quloobihim waAAala samAAihim waAAala absarihim ghishawatun walahum AAathabun AAatheemun
2:7 Allah hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur). Now setting a seal on the heart and hearings means that no matter how much they hear, it will not make a difference but it cannot mean last heart or hearing. His heart will continue to beat and he will continue to hear, but his hearing and heart beats will not make a difference to his understanding. In the same way, Islam is complete, it has been sealed, but just as the blood flows through the heart after being sealed, it does not mean a new teacher cannot come to teach the same things. Khitamuhu miskun wafee thalika falyatanafasi almutanafisoona 83:26 The seal thereof will be Musk: And for this let those aspire, who have aspirations: If someone is given the seal of musk, it does not mean that anyone else cannot wear the same fragrance. In neither examples can the word khatam possibly mean last in any sense. .................. In the holy quran when ever the word khatama is used it always ment Seal so u cant just change the meaning of word accordint to ones desire.... -------------------- There is none worthy of worship except Allah (God) and Mohammad (saw) is his Messenger
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Jun 28 2004, 11:10 AM
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The supposed hadith which claims of a solar and lunar eclipse did not originate from prophet Muhammad (saw). Narrated Amr son of Shamir, quoting Jabir, who quoted Mohammad bin 'Ali: "For our Mahdi, two signs are given which never occurred in the past from the creation of the heavens and the earth. One is that a lunar eclipse will occur on the first night of Ramadhan and the second sign is that a solar eclipse will occur in the middle of Ramadhan and these signs had never happened from the creation of the heavens and the earth." (Dar-e-Qatni, Vol. 1, P. 188) ^^^ That is a saying of Mohammad bin Ali, and not of Prophet Muhammad (saw). According to an authentic hadith of Prophet Muhammad(SAW): Ascribing false things to him(saw) is not like ascribing false things to anyone else. Whosoever tells a lie against me(He prophet Muhammad saw) intentionally then surely let him occupy his seat in Hell-Fire. (Hadith Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 23, Number 378) Jabir Ja'fi, was described by Imam Abu-Hanifah(RA): "Among the liars that I met, no one was bigger liar than Jabir Ja'fi." And no where in the false hadith does it say The Mahdi will appear in the 14th century. Furthermore, the fabricated "lie" also states that the "One is that a lunar eclipse will occur on the first night of Ramadhan and the second sign is that a solar eclipse will occur in the middle of Ramadhan and these signs had never happened from the creation of the heavens and the earth." Do you really believe this? Thousands have been documented before and 3 times it happened in MGA's lifetime. This is not a unique phenomenon to base one’s belief in. This post has been edited by YankeesFan: Jun 28 2004, 11:59 AM |
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Jun 28 2004, 11:13 AM
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Wise Guy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 25,342 Joined: 15-October 02 |
nice reply yankees fan,,,
lets stick to topic dont drift away. Jazakallah -------------------- There is none worthy of worship except Allah (God) and Mohammad (saw) is his Messenger
I Come in Peace!!! |
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Jun 28 2004, 11:58 AM
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"O people, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. I leave behind two things: the QURAN and my example the SUNNAH; if you follow these you will never go astray."
Alhamdu lillah, another true prophecy by prophet Muhammad(saw). No new major faith has arisen since. The argument for the meaning of the word “Seal” is flawed and ridiculous. The word worthy of debate is kha'tam This post has been edited by YankeesFan: Jun 28 2004, 12:02 PM |
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Jun 28 2004, 12:10 PM
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Wise Guy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 25,342 Joined: 15-October 02 |
yankee
The argument for the interpretation of the word “Seal” is flawed and ridiculous. The word worthy of debate is kha'tam ........................ So please shed some light and enlighten us. a little correction if you look the word its not Khatam its Khatama a hadith in this regard Once Hazret Ali bin Abu Talib (ra) passed nearby Hazret Abu Abdur Rehman who use to teach Hazret Hasan and Husain (ra), Said to him "teach them Khatamanabiyyeen with voval A on Ta" (DurreMansoor Vol 5 Page 386) So in short the word is KHATAMA not Khatam -------------------- There is none worthy of worship except Allah (God) and Mohammad (saw) is his Messenger
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Jun 28 2004, 01:20 PM
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Salam o alaikum all. The quote by DIVA should have put this argumnent to rest. All of us....Including the Ahmedis posting on this thread believe that Rasul Allah (saw) was a prophet. Right. And all of us.....including the Ahmedi's believe that the sermon at the time of Hajj by Rasul Allah (saw) tried to bring about and summarise the main points of Islam. ....Agreed. then when the Prophet ( saw )himself CLEARLY, UNEQUIVOCALLY and AT THE TWILIGHT of his mortal life states that no prophet will succeed him....then what ground is there for anyone to argue....thi statement alone in no unceratin terms make any claim of prophet hood after the Prophet's time FALSE......there can be no logical argument against that. -------------------- ALLAH hum a saleh- ala Mohammed wa alehe wa as'habehe wasalim
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Jun 28 2004, 01:34 PM
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I apologize in advance if the parts of this post offend soem readers....BUT I BELIEVE THIS POINT NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT FORTH.
I found the following content at an Ahmadiyah information site....here is the source.INFO The "Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam" (called by Muslims everywhere as "Qadianism") was established, in 1889, by Mirza Ghulam Qadiani (1835 - 1908) in a small Punjabi village of India. Mirza Ghulam Qadiani’s family were in the service of the British colonial powers and, to his dying days, Mirza Ghulam openly declared his allegiance to the British imperialism. In fact, the culmination of his service to foreign power was his declaration that resistance to oppressors (Jihad) -- as ordained in the Holy Quran by God -- had become unIslamic! How can some one who clains to be the Prophet of Allah openly refute Allah's command. When Allah clearly called upon the muslims in the quran to strive in his way...then how can some one who claims to have the words of god himself call this striving UNISLAMIC Would you follow a scientist who says despite all evidence the EArth is flat.....No you would call him a crock and ignore his ramblings....for this man cannot be a scientist SO why would you follow a person who calls himself a Prophet when he so clearly and openly defies the very God whose message he allegidly brings.....No you would call him a CROCk and ignore his ramblings as well......for surely this man cannot be a prophet. -------------------- ALLAH hum a saleh- ala Mohammed wa alehe wa as'habehe wasalim
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Jun 28 2004, 01:42 PM
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AND TO PUT THE ICING ON THE CAKE
THe most clear of all evidence for the finality of prophethood comes in the Quran it self. HEre is the literal translation of SURAH AL MAIDA...VERSE 3 "This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you and have chosen for you Islam as your religion." Islam was perfected for all to follow 1300 years beforethe advent of quadianism or Ahmediyaa movement.....The QURAN HAD REMAINED UNCHANGED FOR OVER 1300 years before the advent of Quadianism.....The seerah of the prophet had been authenticated, preserved and Available to all for guidance for 1300 years before the advent of these falacies.....AND ALLAH ALMIGHTY HIMSELF HAD STAMPED OUT ANY ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF QUADIANISM 1300 years BEFORE THE ADVENT OF QUADIANISM........if this doesnot prove that Ahmediyah movement is a falacie and that MIrza's prophethood was a sham then i don't know what would. -------------------- ALLAH hum a saleh- ala Mohammed wa alehe wa as'habehe wasalim
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