tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.comments2023-09-27T20:16:53.217-07:00Qur'an and JiveJohn Shuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-59431412298978462512020-04-27T03:36:54.107-07:002020-04-27T03:36:54.107-07:00This Is very informative content i really enjoy th...This Is very informative content i really enjoy this Article<br /><a href="https://www.faizeislam.net/quran/surah-al-fatihah" rel="nofollow"><br />Read Complete Surah Al Fatiha </a>Shaikh Hamzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283756253516579879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-63194034887164506222012-07-04T19:09:04.510-07:002012-07-04T19:09:04.510-07:00http://www.onereason.org/
http://cpsglobal.org/con...http://www.onereason.org/<br />http://cpsglobal.org/content/downloadread-quranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-72983543392679144872009-11-23T05:37:00.131-08:002009-11-23T05:37:00.131-08:00Thank you for respecting our faith. Believing peop...Thank you for respecting our faith. Believing people have so much in common.alkh3mysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08842663219865232435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-45322447530422171172009-06-03T22:26:21.772-07:002009-06-03T22:26:21.772-07:00Check out this informative lecture focusing on a f...Check out this informative lecture focusing on a few Qur'anic verses (don't worry, its in English) :<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9giNquvibWQZaytoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551875718029276467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-73436267661905798172009-05-01T07:20:00.000-07:002009-05-01T07:20:00.000-07:00Thank you, Laura! You made my day!Thank you, Laura! You made my day!John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-4926231721174650902009-04-30T19:53:00.000-07:002009-04-30T19:53:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your postings. I enjoy them...Thank you so much for your postings. I enjoy them immensely. I attended First Pres growing up and converted to Islam as a teenager. Your blog reminds me why I still feel so connected to your congregation.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145962477920539644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-6738307245630840102009-04-13T21:14:00.000-07:002009-04-13T21:14:00.000-07:00I wonder whether this event has a conscious link t...I wonder whether this event has a conscious link to the declaration of October 13, 2007, when "138 Muslim scholars and clerics, representing every major school of Islamic thought, issued a declaration entitled 'A Common Word between Us and You,' challenging Christians to come together with them in dialogue."<br /><br /> Jive likely discussed this earlier!<br /><br />"The phrase 'common word' comes from the Qur'an where Allah declares: 'O People of the Scripture! Come to a common word between us and you' (3:64). Included in 'People of the Book' are Jews and Christians, and the meaning of 'common word' for them is the love of God and love of neighbor." <br />http://acommonword.com/en/a-common-word-in-the-news/19-new-news-items/189-muslim-challenge-spurs-inter-faith-dialogue.html<br /><br />The summary begins:<br /><br />"The future of the world depends on peace between Muslims and Christians.<br /><br />"The basis for this peace and understanding already exists. It is part of the very foundational principles of both faiths: love of the One God, and love of the neighbour. These principles are found over and over again in the sacred texts of Islam and Christianity."<br />http://acommonword.com/index.php?lang=en&page=option1<br /><br />Super to hear about MCNET!Elizabeth.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01458659101447486188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-28488130171778972282009-04-02T17:22:00.000-07:002009-04-02T17:22:00.000-07:00Hey Betty,I appreciate your kind words and insight...Hey Betty,<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your kind words and insights! Thank you for the links too.John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-17906202502053805072009-03-30T22:19:00.000-07:002009-03-30T22:19:00.000-07:00Thank you so very much for this blog. Your verse ...Thank you so very much for this blog. Your verse "When the Qur'an is recited, listen to it and remain silent; perhaps you will be shown mercy" (7:204) reminds me of our Lenten study group who have been learning how Islam holds that the Qur'an is more to be experienced than translated, and your meditation on Abraham and the stars brings to mind the very moving recitation on YouTube of Surah 73 -- 'O thou folded in garments! Stand (and pray) by night.... and recite the Qur'an in slow, measured, rhythmic tones.... Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise)"<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jivNz_i9QTU<BR/>Thank you so much again for the gift of these encounters.Elizabeth.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01458659101447486188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-34618158048608505722009-03-04T22:39:00.000-08:002009-03-04T22:39:00.000-08:00I like that. That is just the opposite of the dom...I like that. That is just the opposite of the dominant Christian tradition of being born in sin. Though many Christians (including me) question that and agree more along the lines of what you wrote.John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-88107663322760520592009-03-01T20:13:00.000-08:002009-03-01T20:13:00.000-08:00There is an interesting concept in Islam that all ...There is an interesting concept in Islam that all human beings(babies) are born "muslim" as in --a state of submission to God. As we develop our ego/"self"-consciousness--we seperate away from this state.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-23969657127152567322009-02-04T17:13:00.000-08:002009-02-04T17:13:00.000-08:00Thank you, Kat. That was exactly my purpose. And...Thank you, Kat. That was exactly my purpose. And I appreciate the quote from Lao Tzu!John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-6383480656649622992009-02-03T20:27:00.000-08:002009-02-03T20:27:00.000-08:00That was a great post--I particulary enjoyed the c...That was a great post--I particulary enjoyed the comparisions. Our relationship with God is a personal one since our spiritual journey is unique to each of us. So I also like to reflect on Lao Tzu----<BR/>"The Tao gives birth to all beings.<BR/>nourishes them<BR/>maintains them,<BR/>cares for them,<BR/>comforts them,<BR/>takes them back to itself,<BR/>creating without possessing,<BR/>acting without expecting,<BR/>guiding without interfering,<BR/>That is why the love of the Tao<BR/>is in the very nature of things."<BR/><BR/>Islam is an invitation to find the best in ourselves--a guide that shows us how to reach for our potential--the goodness that is embedded in each one of us.<BR/><BR/>Thankyou once again for a lovely, inspiring post. In this time of global financial crises, it was very appropriate. I look forward to more.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-33034879993290850912009-01-26T19:12:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:12:00.000-08:00Absolutely! Thanks, Darvish!Absolutely! Thanks, Darvish!John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-43873435492514441232009-01-26T15:02:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:02:00.000-08:00Really amazing, it gives me hope. If peace is inde...Really amazing, it gives me hope. If peace is indeed to start somewhere, it begins with people joining together.<BR/><BR/>Ya Haqq!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-91265821880732416832009-01-11T17:45:00.000-08:002009-01-11T17:45:00.000-08:00If you appreciate Sufism, you might be interested ...If you appreciate Sufism, you might be interested in this book which explores commonalities between Sufism and Orthodox Christianity:<BR/><BR/>Paths to the Heart: Sufism and the Christian East<BR/><BR/>http://www.worldwisdom.com/public/products/details.aspx?ID=82Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612999135177842776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-90827006212473485542009-01-09T20:57:00.000-08:002009-01-09T20:57:00.000-08:00Thanks Kat for that correction on Abraham. That i...Thanks Kat for that correction on Abraham. That is where I was confused.John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-83656474744689856502009-01-09T20:02:00.000-08:002009-01-09T20:02:00.000-08:00There might be a slight misunderstanding about Pro...There might be a slight misunderstanding about Prophet Abraham(pbuh)? As far as I know, muslims understand that Prophet Adam (pbuh) was the first "muslim" as in one who submits to God. Prophet Abraham (pbuh) was the best/ideal "muslim" and the reason for this is because he passed the "test" ----the sacrifice---and demonstrated true submission to the will of God. Prophet Abraham (pbuh) is also the reason the Quran was revealed to the arabs in arabic. God promised Prophet Abraham (pbuh) that his progeny would be guided. His progeny through Isaac were sent much guidance ---so his progeny through Ismail--to whom guidance had not yet been sent---were sent the Quran and Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)<BR/><BR/>As far as the Quran is concerned---the "biblical" prophets are not the only messengers sent to mankind ---Surah40, verse 78 "We sent messengers before you-there are some that have been mentioned to you and others whom we have not mentioned to you." ---Surah 16, verse 36---"For we assuredly sent amongst every people a messenger".kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-89441361303463031762009-01-06T20:28:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:28:00.000-08:00Gender---In the Quran God/Allah/Creator is referre...Gender---In the Quran God/Allah/Creator is referred in the male gender---however most muslims understand that God is not a "he" (or a she) and the use of masculine gender is simply due to the limitations of (human)language.<BR/>Likewise--Nafs/soul might be referred to in the feminine gender---but it is also because of language limitations.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-43800613233173529672009-01-06T20:19:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:19:00.000-08:00Islam has a range of interpretations. Though I am ...Islam has a range of interpretations. Though I am not a Sufi---I like the thoughts of some early Sufi philosophers and writers.<BR/>In verse 48 (of Surah 2) "Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not avail another, Nor shall intercession be accepted for her...." The word soul is translated from the arabic "Nafs" (Hebrew(Torah)=Nefesh), The Quran talks of 3 levels of Nafs. The Nafs is our "self"/Consiousness/soul. "We" are not our bodies. This concept is important because it is tied in with "Judgement day"---that is "We" inhabit the body.<BR/>( buddhism -- the "soul" is called "atman" we reach our highest spiritual level at "enlightenment" or nirvana)<BR/>Soul in Judaism and Islam (simplified)<BR/>In Judaism, Nefesh has 2 levels, Yetzer Hatov (higher level)and Yezter Hara (egoic/animal)and the highest level of soul is called Neshama.<BR/>In the Quran it is 3 levels, Nafs Ammara,(egoic/animal) Nafs Lawwama,(higher level) and the highest level is called Nafs Mutmainna.<BR/><BR/>Heaven/Paradise<BR/>The arabic word "jannah" means "garden" and is what Christians call "heaven" as in heaven and hell. The word "heaven" in some Quran translations refers to sky or universe.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-91055852234574942092009-01-06T08:45:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:45:00.000-08:00Maithri!Thank you for the comment and the link. I...Maithri!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the comment and the link. I will check out the webpage. I so appreciate the Sufis!John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-44402510792686453162009-01-05T22:27:00.000-08:002009-01-05T22:27:00.000-08:00A wonderful idea! The world needs more of this dia...A wonderful idea! The world needs more of this dialogue and understanding. <BR/><BR/>May I suggest a wonderful blog www.darvish.wordpress.com... written by my friend Brother Irving Karchmar, a darvish of the Nimatullahi Sufi order... a mystical branch of Islam.<BR/><BR/>Winged peace to you and yours,<BR/><BR/>MaithriMaithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-75067450886387544992009-01-01T19:07:00.000-08:002009-01-01T19:07:00.000-08:00Not sure if I would recommend it, but Mohammed Asa...Not sure if I would recommend it, but Mohammed Asad's commentary might offer a different/interesting perspective. Because he converted from Judaism, some might feel his interpretations could be a bit harsh in some areas. (He comes from a scholarly family of rabbi's----I think.)kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-37045981184024205152009-01-01T09:33:00.000-08:002009-01-01T09:33:00.000-08:00Thanks Kat. Are there other tafsir that you might...Thanks Kat. Are there other tafsir that you might recommend?John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897777321980654953.post-12867334602582171652009-01-01T06:58:00.000-08:002009-01-01T06:58:00.000-08:00Yusuf Ali translations also come with a "tafsir" o...Yusuf Ali translations also come with a "tafsir" or commentary of the verses. (translations are also referred to as tafsir because bias of the translator can come through)kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417233769650767575noreply@blogger.com