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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(51)
Subject:
Reincarnation
??!!
Peace Adam & Chancellor,
I wasn't a very good submitter but God scares all
the time in my mind even when i was playing some hard music in the studio.
I have a question.
What do you think of REINCARNATION? Is there any
such thing? Quranic verses?
Peace, Rock
Peace Rock,
According to the Quran, this is our last chance on earth to worship God.
There are no verses in the Quran that support reincarnation. The simple
logic to me is that who would want to come back to this earth if they could
be in the presence of God Almighty? According to the Quran, those who
don't get it right in this lifetime will never get it right even if they
came back. Check out these links for more info. on your question.
http://www.submission.org/suras/app5.html
http://www.submission.org/suras/app7.html
http://www.submission.org/suras/app17.html
God bless you,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(53)
Subject:
Adam and
Eve.
Dear young Eve,
1.)I was wondering, since Adam and Eve were the first
people on earth, did
their children marry each other in order to make
children?
According to my understanding of the Quran, they were the first people on
earth. I would think that the answer to the second part of your question
would be yes.
If so, would that mean that we're all brothers and sisters,
and we get
married to our brothers and
sisters?
Well, thousands of years have passed by since that
time. This means that the relationship between a married couple is
no longer as brother and
sister.
2.)Is it true that you are not allowed to celebrate
birthdays?
False. This is a fabrication that people have made
up and is not supported by the Quran
3.)There's a school dance coming up in about a month.
I was wondering, if
someone asks me, can i accept? It's not really a date.
In my school, if
someone asks you out to a dance, you just dance with
them, and nothing else.
You're never alone either. The dance is
supervised, and ends early (4:30
pm)
That's a tricky question. I know that your intentions are pure and
that you will not have any physical contact with this person and that you
want to just dance for fun. What I am worried about is the intention
of the other person. Of course, I am not saying that you should doubt
a this persons intentions or be suspicious of them. I think it would
be better to dance as a group of friends rather than putting yourself in
a situation where there is only the two of you.
God bless,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(54)
Subject:
Careers, Sports
and Entertainment. |
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Dear
Adam:
Salaam: What is your opinion on choosing sports or
entertainment as a profession? A close relative of mine is in boxing
and wants to become a professional boxer. Is boxing wrong?It means
fighting with another human being for no reason.I personally don't like
this.
Is there anything
wrong with watching sports or participating in competitive sports?
Is it a waste of time? What about wanting to be an actor or actress? It seems
to me that these are not worthwhile careers. Is there anything in the
Quran that advises us on
these? Please let me
know your thoughts on
these. Thanks,
Just
Wondering
Dear Just Wondering,
What an interesting question! The Quran does not advise us regarding
specific careers. However, we can use the guidance from the Quran in
order to establish certain guidelines for choosing a career.
First of all, we must be careful not to allow our work to distract us from
remembering God and observing the commandments in the Quran. If we
become preoccupied with our work to the point that we are distracted from
God or we forget to do our contact prayers, it is time to either scale back,
refocus or re-evaluate our current work situation. Also, if a certain
line of work may lead you to violate God's commandments in the Quran, you
should think twice before you engage in that career. For example, becoming
a swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated is not a good idea.
I see nothing wrong with choosing a sports or entertainment career as long
as you are able to observe the guidance of the Quran. Similarly, I
do not feel that boxing is wrong as far as the Quran is concerned. In my
opinion, the fighting that God discourages in the Quran deals with entirely
different situations. I agree with you that boxing is not the most
desirable career choice. I also feel there is nothing wrong with watching
or participating in competitive sports. It would be wrong to discourage
something that God does not forbid in the Quran. Participating or watching
sports would be a waste of time only if it begins to distract you from
God. A healthy balance of sports is a great way to keep active.
In my opinion, a worthwhile career would be something that allows you to
pursue your personal passion while seeking God's provisions, does not distract
you from striving in the cause of God, and perhaps even supports your efforts
to come closer to God.
Good luck and may God guide you in your decision.
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(55)
Subject:
God, Satan, religion and Natural
Desires.
Assalaamu
Álaykum
Please can you
clear me of some ideas that have been causing me confusion. What role
does satan play in tempting mankind through worldly desires. For example
if a man finds a woman attractive, surely it is Allah who has made this
attraction. My confusion arises from reading information saying that
the devil makes a man find a woman attractive, but surely this view is an
act of perversion. Can you clear this issue for me. If for example
I notice a beautiful woman, at first glance, is it Shaitan who causes me
to find her attractive. After reading various information this is what I
have concluded, even though it does not seem right. My personal opinion
was always that Allah (SWT) causes this attraction but Shaitan causes evil
thoughts. Thank you
A confused
brother
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Dear " confused brother";
Thank you for your wonderful question.
Satan's job is to whisper and tempt us to the point that we become pre-occupied,
forget God, and sacrifice God's commandments for the sake of worldly
pleasures. Yes, God is the One who has created such beautiful things
as nature and even attractive human beings. If I see a beautiful women,
I may for an instant admire her beauty and appreciate God's creation.
Satan's job is to take that very brief appreciation I have for someone's
beauty and turn it into a "stare" and try to make me pre-occupied with her
beauty and encourage me to think thoughts that are not appropriate.
In the Quran, God invites us to subdue our eyes. We read in 24:30,
"Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes (and not stare
at the women), and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them..."
The outward appearance of an individual is not as important as what is
inside. For example, if you had to chose between a beautiful women
who is an idol worshiper and a not-so-beautiful women who is a sincere and
devout Submitter, which would you choose? If you follow God and the
Quran, you would choose the Submitter. Satan will try to convince us
that our attraction to the outside is the most important thing. I agree
with you that the first attraction you have to someone's beauty does not
come from Satan. It's what you do with that first attraction that
determines if you have fallen into the trap. If you are attracted to
someone's face and then begin to stare at the person from head to toe, then
you have crossed the line.
God bless you,
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(56)
Subject:
Why some Muslims are so bad
??!!.
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Hello, my name is W.T. I was taking a look at
your website at submission.org about Islam and God. I am muslim and 17 years
old. I felt as if I needed to see this page today. It helped me a lot. I
wanted to let you know what a great source of information this page is for
non-muslims and Muslims.
My father helped build a masjid here, he works right around the corner from
the masjid still. I've been attending Islamic school on Saturdays since I
was a child. I even attended a private school when I was in eight grade.
I've always had so much respect for my father. I don't want to see him as
troubled as he is now.
I'm sure you're aware of all the fighting in Palestine.
The hate I see on the television between all these Jews and Muslims frightens
me. Now it has affected the state where I live. The police are always around
the temples and masjids, as of this week they started "protecting" the masjid
where I used to go. My father has talked to me about it, but he has also
said that these particular cops are not neutral about the decision, first
of all they *have* to be there. Secondly, they seem to favor the jewish
community. I don't care about all this, neither do the muslims here, none
of us have anything against jewish or christian people. My best friend, happens
to be jewish.
Now my father seems tired all the time, some man
who sued him long ago is after him again. It's bad enough our house is getting
rebuilt which took a lot of money to pay for, now this muslim so-called "friend"
is suing him again for thousands of dollars. There are so many corrupt muslims
around here, I think sometimes. At the moment, there is a 17 year old girl
who has moved in with a non-muslim Indian 35 year old man. I am so frustrated,
my father tried to help her, he even tried to ask her if he could set her
up with another family if she didn't like the one she was with already. Her
father beat her step mother up last week, her mother died when she was 5
or 6, and her father drinks. Keep in mind that these people are all Muslims.
This minor girl, curses at my father then! This *young* little kid, decides
to curse AT MY FATHER!!! He mentioned calling the cops about this situation
but I'm not sure if he should get involved. I know he's trying to be a good
Muslim but he talked to her this time and look what she said to him! Then
there is the problem of my father having a problem with his work, I guess
his employee did not do something right with his accountant work and now
he has to recheck everything she did. Now he comes home later than ever,
he used to come home late before! He works very hard, he looks tired all
the time, he has us five to take care of. I even started working for him
a week ago. I'm getting very worried about him, he owns his own business.
I don't know if he's handling everything alright.
Please, I don't know what to do...can anyone give
me some advice? I would greatly appreciate it, I don't mean to get anyone
personally involved of course.
Sincerely,
Very Very concerned.
Dear "Very Very Concerned",
Thank you for taking the time to share your situation with us. The best advice
I can give you is to turn to God as much as possible.
22:15 If anyone thinks that God cannot support him in this life and in the
Hereafter, let him turn completely to (his Creator in) heaven, and sever
(his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates
anything that bothers him.
As you know, God is the Lord of the Universe. This same God of ours is also
the Best Supporter (4:45) and the Best Provider (22:58). It is important
for you to help your father. I think the best help you can give him is to
spend a few minutes in the morning and a few minutes at night to read the
Quran together. Take the time to re-focus on the bigger picture of why God
has created you. There are so many things going on around you that
you become consumed by the emotions, details, and activity. However, everything
is happening for a reason and you must put your trust in God. You should
also take the time to pray together as a family. God is testing you and your
father (29:2-3). A test can be a blessing from God because it gives you the
opportunity to become closer to your Creator. Take advantage of this opportunity
and strengthen your faith as much as possible. God is the One who provides
and withholds (2:245) and He will not test you beyond your capability.
The people who you call muslim who are are violating God's commandments in
the Quran are muslim only by name but not by action. Our actual actions and
intentions are what make us true muslims (submitters).
May God grant you a powerful support during this period.
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(57)
Subject:
Should I ask for compensation
??!!.
assalam-walaikum folks! hi, how are you?? i pray that
you are well and in the best of health. sorry i haven't been in touch for
a long time, but i've been really busy with a few problems lol, and trying
to keep away from islamic sites to find answers in myself (if you know what
i mean). i have become stronger in faith i hope, and not quite such a drama-queen
anymore. If something bad happens, i do my best to carry on praying, believing
it is a test of my faith. there is always relief at the end of it
masha'allah.
i'm emailing because i'd like some advice regarding
compensation. you already know my situation and the problems i've faced etc,
but that is in part due to something that happened in my past . To cut an
extremely long and complex story short, it's regarding an older person who
was legally responsible for me, who told lies about me to my family and caused
friction. i can't go into too much detail, but i now have a potentially explosive
legal situation in my hands - a lot of people are telling lies and covering-up
and it's about to blow up into a huge scandal because of the status and position
of this person. i have requested that this person gives me a formal apology,
and to admit in writing that she lied about me to my family - i did not want
money from her because my case was not about money. My lawyer has advised
me however to ask for compensation, and after thinking it through very carefully,
i'm beginning to see he has a point. i already promised allah that i would
give a portion of it to charity if i received any gain from the case - i'm
requesting money because that is the only thing she can lose and realise
the damage she has done. i never wanted this woman's money, but i feel my
hands are tied - her giving me money vindicates me totally and that is my
sole aim. money is the only thing she cares for, and me taking money from
her is equivalent to what she has taken away from me.
is asking for compensation unislamic? i have already made a promise to allah
to give to charity or something - is there a percentage i should give? Before
you tell me about forgiveness, i told her last year i was ready to forgive
her if she opened up to me.
i've learnt everything happens for a reason and it's
only until later on you find out reasons why.
thanks for helping me get where i am today
love and salaams,
D.L.V.
Peace be upon you DLV,
It's wonderful to hear from you again. Thanks for staying in touch.
First, let's read a few verses from the Quran:
25:63 The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently,
and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace.
41:34-35 Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort
to the nicest possible response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy,
may become your best friend. None can attain this except those who steadfastly
persevere. None can attain this except those are are extremely fortunate.
42:37-43 They avoid gross sins and vice, and when angered they forgive. They
respond to their Lord by observing the Contact Prayers (Salat)...When gross
injustice befalls them, they stand up for their rights. Although the just
requital for an injustice is an equivalent retribution, those who pardon
and maintain righteousness are rewarded by God. He does not love the
unjust...Resorting to patience and forgiveness reflects a true strength of
character.
I will let you come to terms with these verses yourself. If you are worried
that seeking monetary compensation is wrong, I feel that the following may
answer your question: "When gross injustice befalls them, they stand up for
their rights. Although the just requital for an injustice is an equivalent
retribution..." Of course, the verse continues. I will let you decide what
is correct. You should continue to pray to God for guidance and help. He
is the only One who can clarify this matter for you. You should read the
Quran from cover to cover. You will receive your answer, inshallah.
As far as the charity part, it's all up to you. At minimum, 2.5% of the
judgment should be set aside for your Zakat. The more you can be charitable
without placing a burden on yourself, the better it is for your soul. There
is no formula for this in the Quran.
God bless you,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(58)
Subject:
Something you have gotten wrong
??!!.
SALAM,
I REALLY LIKE YOU WEBSITE A LOT .I am a 13 year old
submitter to islam from Canada. THIS WEBSTIE is a place where all believers
can come and strenghten their faith.
I am a Muslim submitter but i was shocked when this
website stated that you can eat food from any where by saying bismilallah
before starting. INSTEAD OF GOING miles and buying halal food.
I think that Dr.Khalifa had made a mistake in translating
the verse 5:3. If you make any arabic reader read that verse he will clearly
say that yes it does say that you have to eat the meat that has been slaughtered
in the name of allah!
Regards,
S.H.
Peace be upon you,
Thank you for your question. The Quran clearly states that there are only
4 types of prohibited food. I can not see any reference in 5:3 to the fact
that only certain people can make your food halal and you have to buy from
them. It just doesn't make any sense and the Quran is a book of common sense.
God did not make the religion difficult for us. What makes it so different
that someone else that I have never met says bismillah and makes the food
halal versus me saying it? God is closer to us than our own jugular vein
and He hears the prayers of those who pray to him. People have made the religion
of Islam very difficult to follow with strict rules based on tradition, not
the Quran. As far as I know, the person who makes the food halal can be very
insincere inside. Please give this some more thought.
God bless you,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(59)
Subject:
Jewish teen
!!.
Dear Adam and Chancellor,
i am a jewish teen and want to learn more about islam.
my family are orthodox jews but i believe in the koran what should i do?
O.J.
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Thanks O.J.for your e-mail.
The best thing to do is to start reading the Quran. There are some wonderful
English translations out there. I have enjoyed the translation by Rashad
Khalifa. You can download this from submission.org or order it from Amazon.com.
Put your trust in God and pray for guidance and wisdom. In the Quran,
we read that God is the only One who guides.
In 2:62 of the Quran, we read
"Surly those who believe, those who are Jewish, Christian and the converts
- anyone who believes in God, believes in the Hereafter and leads a righteous
life has nothing to fear nor will they grieve."
The key is to submit to God and devote your worship absolutely to Him alone.
You are very blessed! Please keep in touch and let us know how things are
going.
God bless you,
Chancellor
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(60)
Subject:
Sex Films and Sex
Education!!.
Assalamu allikkum,
I am college student, 19 year old,
sex films & sex education is right or wrong for
me.?? please mail me. with easy english, with kuran's example. if wrong tell
me strightly with kuran's example.
peace
H & H
Peace be upon you H & H,
Sex films are wrong. Sex education in a good controlled environment
in school (college) or with the knowledge of the parents are OK.
Please read these verses from the Quran:
[24:30] Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes (and not
stare at the women), and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them.
GOD is fully Cognizant of everything they do.
[24:31] And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their
chastity. They shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which
is necessary. They shall cover their chests, and shall not relax this code
in the presence of other than their husbands, their fathers, the fathers
of their husbands, their sons, the sons of their husbands, their brothers,
the sons of their brothers, the sons of their sisters, other women, the male
servants or employees whose sexual drive has been nullified, or the children
who have not reached puberty. They shall not strike their feet when they
walk in order to shake and reveal certain details of their bodies. All of
you shall repent to GOD, O you believers, that you may succeed.*
Sex films can increase your interest in doing the actual thing and can lead
to a bigger sin.
God bless you,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(61)
Subject:
Something you have gotten wrong
??!!.
Dear Adam and Chancellor,
I have a problem I hope inshalla you can help me with.
I am a 17 year old girl from Canada. My family is Christian, although none
of them really practice religion at all. I am living in Bahrin, and since
my move here I have learned alot about life and the need for religion in
ones life. I have been thinking for many months now if I should become muslim.
I believe in Allah,Most Gracious, The Most Merciful, and I have tried to
live my life in accordance to what is right. But I have now learned that
despite what I have tried to do right, because I am not muslim and I have
not done such things such as Pray 5 times, Fasting during Ramadan etc. That
I will not be submitted into the Paradise. I want to please God (Allah) and
I am sorry for my wrong doings, and I am sorry for being raised in a Christian
family. I realize now that the Christians have gone astray. I lived in Canada
for 16 years, and I was unaware that of Islam, and I was unaware that what
i was doing, and NOT doing (salaat, fasting etc.) was wrong. I have researched,
and read and learned as much as I could about Islam and submitters, and I
have decided that the only way for me to show Allah that i am truly sorry
for everything I have done wrong, is to to Submit. My problem, however, is
my family. I am not sure how they will react or what I should tell them.
Should I do what is best for myself and submit to Allah's cause? I am truly
unsure of what I should do. Please give me any advice you can, it would be
greatly appreciated.
I also have a question regarding Islam. I read somewhere
that when a person says la illah illallah wa mohammed ur rasul allah.....
and they become submitters, that Allah forgives them for all of their past
grievencs. Is this true? I have lived 17 years of my life unaware that what
I was doing was indeed wrong, will Allah forgive me for the things I have
done... or not done if I become muslim?
Sincerely,
Christina
Peace be upon you,
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful question. Let me start with a verse
from the Quran that shows you God's infinite mercy and leaves no room to
doubt that God will forgive your sins.
[39:53] Proclaim: "O My servants who exceeded the limits, never despair of
GOD's mercy. For GOD forgives all sins. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful."
You have received the greatest blessing of being guided to the path of
Submission, the religion of Abraham. Now that you know the importance of
worshiping God alone, you should focus your attention on pleasing God and
not worry about your past. It is important that you ask for forgiveness and
repent to God for the wrongs that you feel you have done and then keep your
focus on leading a righteous life while believing in God alone. You should
never compromise your belief in God for anyone, including to please your
own parents. In the end, each one of us faces God as individuals without
the help of our parents.
[9:24] Proclaim: "If your parents, your children, your siblings, your spouses,
your family, the money you have earned, a business you worry about, and the
homes you cherish are more beloved to you than GOD and His messenger, and
the striving in His cause, then just wait until GOD brings His judgment."
GOD does not guide the wicked people.
You should present your beliefs to your parents in the best possible manner
and pray that God gives you the strength, wisdom and patience to deal with
this situation. It's not easy, but the reward for your efforts is awesome.
<I also have a question regarding Islam. I read
somewhere that when a person says la illah illallah wa mohammed ur rasul
allah..... and they become submitters, that Allah forgives them for all of
their past grievencs. Is this true? I have lived 17 years of my life unaware
that what I was doing was indeed wrong, will Allah forgive me for the things
I have done... or not done if I become muslim?>
Becoming a Submitter involves much more than just making a simple statement.
Submission to God is a way of life. Anyone who believes in God, leads a righteous
life and believes in the Hereafter is a Submitter. You can have a Christian
Submitter, a Jewish Submitter, a Muslim Submitter etc.
[2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and
the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last
Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their
Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
You should devote all your submission (Islam) to God ALONE and do not say
Mohammed rasul allah during your prayer or next to the name of God in Shahada
as these are additions and are not from the Quran..
[72:18] The places of worship belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside
GOD.
I encourage to continue reading the many articles that appear on
www.submission.org. Start reading the Quran from cover to cover. You have
no idea how blessed you are to be on this path.
God bless you,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(62)
Subject:
Hair dye
!!.
Dearest Brother Adam & Chancellor,
I have a very simple question to ask and i find that the answer you would
give will be a good reference to all young teenagers.
My question is : Are we muslims permited to dye our hair with a rather natural
colour or are we forbidden to do so?
I have more questions to come by but let me seek your help in this one first.
Thank you.
D.H.
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Dear D.H.,
There is nothing in the Quran that says you can't dye your hair with any
color you like. Many religious leaders have made the pure religion of Islam,
which means Submission in English, very difficult with many laws that have
nothing to do with the Quran.
God bless you,
Adam |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(63)
Subject:
Tattoos and Body piercing
??!!.
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
Salam! first of all i want to say that i love this
site. It gave me answers to the hardest of questions that ive been wanting
to know for the longest time. i have a question to which ive been trying
to search an answer for.
Is body art accepted in islam..such as tattoos and piercing? I am a 16 year
old girl, and wanted to know if my prayers and salaat would be accepted if
i had my tongue pierced...please answer this...ive been wanting to know for
the longest time. Thank you! wasalams!
thanks and god bless,
M.H.
Peace be upon you M.H.,
Thanks for your words of support. It's great to know that you have enjoyed
the web site. There is nothing specifically in the Quran which makes it haram
to have body art. The intention of your prayer is to remember God (29:45).
If you feel that piercing your tongue does not distract you from pronouncing
the Arabic prayer correctly and thinking about God, then it is your personal
choice. God does say that we should dress nicely and be clean when we go
to the Masjid. Perhaps you can make an assumption that certain body art or
piercing takes away from this intention to look nice before God. But, this
is only a personal interpretation. What is more dangerous is that tattoo
and piercing can result in very serious diseases like Aids or Hepatitis because
infection is easily transmitted this way. Both Hepatitis and Aids can kill.
We should focus on our souls rather than our bodies. Some people do these
things to attract attention to themselves which is also a bad reason
since God encourages us to be humble and to tread the earth lightly.
God bless you,
Chancellor
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(64)
Subject: I have
Energy...........!!!!.
Assalmu Alykum,
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My name is shaan , i am a 12 year old boy (coming
on to 13) and have started to mature, therefore i realised that from now
on i had to start fulfilling my islamic duties.
I am goin to start doin prayer as many times as
i can per day, and am reading the quran, but i realised that i had to try
my best to stay away from drugs etc, and i realised that it would be very
hard because i live in England and there is a lot of Peer
Pressure.
Also i have made up my mind about what i want to
be and do once i am older, and i am very happy about it, but because it is
my first years of responsibility now, i wanted to start off on the right
track, and so including all of the above, i thought i would create my own
web site to avoid doing wrong,in the first couple off weeks-months-, and
by not going by satan's ways.And because i want to start my own website i
will need some information to help me, and i wanted to know if you could
help me. It will be my second website, and being rather clever on the computer
i thought i could pull of something good. Also because i am obviously too
young to make money out of it i WONT, and so as i said before PLEASE CAN
YOU HELP, BY GIVING ME INFORMATION, AND ANYTHING ELSE I CAN USE, ON MY JOURNEY
TO HEAVEN.
ps-i really want to create a nice flash intro at
the beginning please can you help?.
yours sincerely
SHAAN
Peace be upon you Shaan,
Mashallah to you for all your great energy and for your love of God. You
are on the right path! The best thing you can do is continue to read your
Quran and worship God as much as you can. If you want to start a web site,
you can use the information from our site as long as you mention that the
information came from our site. There are a lot of great articles on our
web site that will help you get closer to God. The most important thing is
that you have the desire and excitement. Please stay in touch with me and
let me know how else I can help you.
God bless you,
Adam
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(65)
Subject: Touching the
Quran
Salaam,
I wrote a while ago asking a question. I forgot
to mention these questions. These are urgent as I am leaving in a day and
I have to answer to my family. Please could you answer them soon.
Firstly, is it necessary to have wudu before holding
the Qur’an? Or can we hold it and read it in any state?
Secondly, I often think that a person born into
a family following another religon will always follow what has been taught
to him. He will never question what has been taught to him. Then whose fault
is it ? if he follows his parent's religon till death? Is there any ayah
in the Qur’an that answers this question or provides justification?
Thanks a lot.
Z. A. |
Salaam Z.A.,
There is nothing in the Quran that says you have to get wudu before touching
the Quran. This is not God's law. This is tradition. Actuallly this is a
Satanic trick to prevent people from reading the Quran and studying it as
God commands us in the Quran. Satan wants to make it more difficult to study
the Quran. The most dangerous thing anyone can do is make a new law like
this and say it's from God. God clearly tells us when we need to get wudu
and He tells us exactly how to get it.
Following your parents until death is not an excuse for disbelieving. I do
understand your point but God says that everyone will get the message. Following
the parents blindly is a common tragedy that we should expect since God talks
about it so much in the Quran.
I've attached some verses from you.
God bless you,
Chancellor
[7:172] Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had
them bear witness for themselves: "Am I not your Lord?" They all said, "Yes.
We bear witness." Thus, you cannot say on the Day of Resurrection, "We were
not aware of this."
[7:173] Nor can you say, "It was our parents who practiced idolatry, and
we simply followed in their footsteps. Will You punish us because of what
others have innovated?"
[37:69] They found their parents astray. [37:70] And they blindly followed
in their footsteps. [37:71] Most of the previous generations have strayed
in the same manner. [37:72] We have sent to them warners. [37:73] Note the
consequences for those who have been warned.[37:74] Only GOD's servants who
are absolutely devoted to Him alone (are saved).
[2:170] When they are told, "FOLLOW what GOD has revealed herein," they say,
"We FOLLOW only what we found our PARENTS doing." What if their PARENTS did
not understand, and were not guided?
[6:148] The idol worshipers say, "Had GOD willed, we would not practice idolatry,
nor would our PARENTS, nor would we prohibit anything." Thus did those before
them disbelieve, until they incurred our retribution. Say, "Do you have any
proven knowledge that you can show us? You FOLLOW nothing but conjecture;
you only guess."
[7:173] Nor can you say, "It was our PARENTS who practiced idolatry, and
we simply FOLLOWed in their footsteps. Will You punish us because of what
others have innovated?"
[31:21] When they are told, "FOLLOW these revelations of GOD," they say,
"No, we FOLLOW only what we found our PARENTS doing." What if the devil is
leading them to the agony of Hell?
[43:22] The fact is that: they said, "We found our PARENTS carrying on certain
practices, and we are FOLLOWing in their footsteps."
[43:23] Invariably, when we sent a warner to any community, the leaders of
that community would say, "We found our PARENTS FOLLOWing certain practices,
and we will continue in their footsteps." |
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(66)
Subject:
Is it too late
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
I have a question I have been trying for a a few
years to be a submitter. But I constantly stray and go long periods were
I dont pray and basically don't follow the straight path. I came upon the
verse in Quran 3:90 "Those who disbelieve after believing, then plunge deeper
into disbelief, their repentance will not be accepted from them; they are
the real strayers.
Does this mean that I can no longer come back to
submission? I've never stop believing in one God even if my actions have
not soon it. Please let me know your opinion on this.
God bless,
D.Z.
Salaam D. Z.,
Thank you for sharing this questions with me. I can only imagine how bad
it must feel thinking you can not return to God's path. My interpretation
of this verse is a bit different. To me, this verse is talking about someone
who has plunged deeper into disbelief and has stayed there. Meaning, there
is not effort to come out, repent and reform. What I can read between your
lines is that you have a deep desire to worship God but have dropped the
ball. It's never too late to pick it up and run with it. Do it! Life is short
David. You are here for a specific reason. Take little steps towards God
and fight hard not do step back. Of course, we all have times when we lapse.
That's why God is the Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Ask for forgiveness,
repent and reform. I'll leave you with this verse from the Quran that shows
God's infinite mercy:
[39:53] Proclaim: "O My servants who exceeded the limits, never despair of
GOD's mercy. For GOD forgives all sins. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful."
God bless you,
Chancellor
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Dear Adam & Chancellor,
(67)
Subject: Questioning my Faith
???!!!
Dear Adam and Chancellor: I always keep up with
my daily prayers on time and I have always believed in God. But just recently
many doubts about God and the day of judgment have come to my mind. I don't
know how they came to me, they just did. Would you please tell me how I could
get back my faith in God. Please note that I still keep up with my prayers
and I am willing to do anything to get back my full faith in God. Need
Help
Peace be upon you,
It sounds like you are going through a test. It's natural to have such negative
thoughts come to mind. After all, Satan is trying to do his best to distract
us. Here's what you need to do. First, continue keeping up with your prayers.
Mashallah, you are doing a great job by being consistent. Second, spend more
time reading the Quran, especially in the mornings and at night. Third, remember
God during the day as often as you can and seek refuge in Him from Satan
when you feel the doubts coming to your mind. Fourth, surround yourself with
people who are worshiping God. You need to put yourself in a supportive
environment. Fifth, ask for forgiveness and repent to God. Remember, you
are being tested. Hang in there. Be patient and be strong. Being tested may
indicate you will be strengthened in faith after passing the test. That is
what testing is for, to show the strength of your faith. If you show your
strength, the doubts will start to fade because Satan will know it can't
change your mind. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
God bless you,
Adam
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are not allowed to read it at your age, it is not the end of the world, do
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