Happiness in Islam

[irosie91]

Prophet Muhammad has proven to be the most influential person in the history of the world. ....

the GODFATHER series is being replayed on TV right now------DON CORLEONE was also
VERY INFLUENTIAL I am old---I grew up. long ago, in an area of the US chock full of Mafia----
very influential-----every month the hospital in which I had a minor little part time clerical
job during my college years got a DELIVERY-------a body dredged up from the local river.
BIG INFLUENCE-------THE GODFATHER. There are "influences" and there are "influences"

 

[irosie91]

A Summarized Proof for Islam
Section 3 - God is One

God is necessarily One because the alternative is absurd. The alternative being a multiplicity of creators.

If there was a second creator, then this second creator would either:

1. be able to disagree with the first creator.
2. be unable to disagree with the first creator.

Both of the categories listed above are impossible. And that which entails impossibility is impossible. So if we can demonstrate the impossibility of the two categories, we can demonstrate the impossibility of partnership to the Creator.

(1) The second creator is able to disagree with the first creator

This is impossible because possibilities are mutually exclusive with their negations. So if the two creators could disagree with one another, this would lead to contradiction.

For example: suppose there were two creators, and suppose the existence of some body. If we believe that those creators could disagree: this means one creator can move the body, while the other creator can keep the body at rest. Obviously however, this body cannot be both at rest and in motion (since rest and motion are mutually exclusive).

(2) the second creator is unable to disagree with the first creator

This is impossible because it means this second creator is forced to agree with the other. This entails contingency, which is impossible for a beginningless Creator who is necessarily non-contingent.

For example: suppose there were two creators, and suppose the existence of some body. If we believe that those creators could not disagree: this means that if the first creator moved the body, the second creator cannot keep the body at rest. This second creator is helpless, weaker than the first, and forced to comply with what the first creator decides. It means this second creator’s will and power have been specified by the will and power of the first creator, and this is impossible.

Therefore, God is One

The impossibility of both categories was demonstrated above. Therefore, it is impossible for there to exist a partner to the One Creator. All events that emerge into existence, emerge by this One Creator’s Will and Power, and no one else’s.

silly arguement

 

[irosie91]

A Summarized Proof for Islam

Section 2 - The Existence of God

“God” meaning: the beginningless creator.

the word "GOD" is English-----it is derived from the Germanic GOTT. The word
has many meanings ---in English. If you wish---for the sake of your discussion to DEFINE
"god" as "the beginningless creator"-----you are free to do so------for the purpose of YOUR
discussion

 

[Mudda]

A Summarized Proof for Islam
Section 3 - God is One

God is necessarily One because the alternative is absurd. The alternative being a multiplicity of creators.

If there was a second creator, then this second creator would either:

1. be able to disagree with the first creator.
2. be unable to disagree with the first creator.

Both of the categories listed above are impossible. And that which entails impossibility is impossible. So if we can demonstrate the impossibility of the two categories, we can demonstrate the impossibility of partnership to the Creator.

(1) The second creator is able to disagree with the first creator

This is impossible because possibilities are mutually exclusive with their negations. So if the two creators could disagree with one another, this would lead to contradiction.

For example: suppose there were two creators, and suppose the existence of some body. If we believe that those creators could disagree: this means one creator can move the body, while the other creator can keep the body at rest. Obviously however, this body cannot be both at rest and in motion (since rest and motion are mutually exclusive).

(2) the second creator is unable to disagree with the first creator

This is impossible because it means this second creator is forced to agree with the other. This entails contingency, which is impossible for a beginningless Creator who is necessarily non-contingent.

For example: suppose there were two creators, and suppose the existence of some body. If we believe that those creators could not disagree: this means that if the first creator moved the body, the second creator cannot keep the body at rest. This second creator is helpless, weaker than the first, and forced to comply with what the first creator decides. It means this second creator’s will and power have been specified by the will and power of the first creator, and this is impossible.

Therefore, God is One

The impossibility of both categories was demonstrated above. Therefore, it is impossible for there to exist a partner to the One Creator. All events that emerge into existence, emerge by this One Creator’s Will and Power, and no one else’s.

So who created your god? Mohammed, the pedophile?

 

[irosie91]

A Summarized Proof for Islam
Section 3 - God is One

God is necessarily One because the alternative is absurd. The alternative being a multiplicity of creators.

If there was a second creator, then this second creator would either:

1. be able to disagree with the first creator.
2. be unable to disagree with the first creator.

Both of the categories listed above are impossible. And that which entails impossibility is impossible. So if we can demonstrate the impossibility of the two categories, we can demonstrate the impossibility of partnership to the Creator.

(1) The second creator is able to disagree with the first creator

This is impossible because possibilities are mutually exclusive with their negations. So if the two creators could disagree with one another, this would lead to contradiction.

For example: suppose there were two creators, and suppose the existence of some body. If we believe that those creators could disagree: this means one creator can move the body, while the other creator can keep the body at rest. Obviously however, this body cannot be both at rest and in motion (since rest and motion are mutually exclusive).

(2) the second creator is unable to disagree with the first creator

This is impossible because it means this second creator is forced to agree with the other. This entails contingency, which is impossible for a beginningless Creator who is necessarily non-contingent.

For example: suppose there were two creators, and suppose the existence of some body. If we believe that those creators could not disagree: this means that if the first creator moved the body, the second creator cannot keep the body at rest. This second creator is helpless, weaker than the first, and forced to comply with what the first creator decides. It means this second creator’s will and power have been specified by the will and power of the first creator, and this is impossible.

Therefore, God is One

The impossibility of both categories was demonstrated above. Therefore, it is impossible for there to exist a partner to the One Creator. All events that emerge into existence, emerge by this One Creator’s Will and Power, and no one else’s.

So who created your god? Mohammed, the pedophile?

you bring up an EXCELLENT POINT-------the "creator" 'created' a thief, enslaver,
rapist, pillager, and murderer to be his BEST FRIEND. There are pleasant, pretty
interpretations of the relationship between Moses-----and the other "creator"----the
other one. At no time did the "other one" ever tell moses------"gee you are terrific--
you can take with your 'right hand'---endless chicks on the battlefields----AND THEN---
go home and "take care" of all your dozens of other myriad of 'possessions'-----

 

[Ancient lion]

Muhammad, the Thankful Prophet

We consider it socially awkward if not outright demeaning to talk nicely to, much less thank, peons, valets, domestic servants, waiters, and all those who serve us. We consider it enough that we pay them measly wages for their work.

Nay, our Prophet even went so far as to pray for the forgiveness of a female sweeper of his masjid. He did this many days after her death, when she was no longer around to see him appreciate her in this manner:

“A black woman who used to sweep the masjid died.
The Prophet inquired about her. The people told him that she had died.
He said, "Why did you not inform me?" He then said: "Lead me to her grave." They led him to it and he prayed over her.” (Muslim)​

When this cleaning lady died, the Prophet noticed her absence even though she hailed from a lower social rank, undoubtedly because of the high rank of the good deed that she performed habitually, namely, cleaning his masjid.

His offering her funeral prayer posthumously after a few weeks is a great act of thankfulness anyone can do for someone who has worked for them!
Prophet Muhammad: The Thankful

 

[irosie91]

not at all impressed. Notice ------"black maid has lower social rank" So true of Islamic lands ---
not only arab land-------true of any muslims I have encountered who were educated in muslim
majority lands. Even Pakistani muslims have issues with the "shade of the skin"------even
Yemeni muslims deride the descendants of Ethiopians, Muslim society is just as CASTE
conscious as is (or, ideally WAS) hindu society. Comically-----"arab" ethnicity----somehow beats
sub-Saharan (abed) ethnicity except in Iran where ARYAN ethnicity beats out the ethnic arabs
over there. And everyone is "emulating" al nabi

 

[Ancient lion]

Help the Weak

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once told a companion:

"Help the weak or do some good for a person who cannot work for himself."
His companion replied: "(But what) if I cannot do that?"
The Prophet said: "(Then at least) refrain from harming others, for this will be regarded as a charitable deed (on your part)." Bukhari ​

The Prophet also said:

"A person who looks after a widow or the poor is like. . .someone who prays all night and fasts all day."​

 

[irosie91]

the filth of shariah is based on that which the Islamic scholars interpret as the
beliefs and teachings of muhummad. The scholars are accepted by the "UMMAH"
as the correct interpreters of the teachings of muhummad.-----the teachings of muhummad
have resulted in the genocide of 100s of millions of real people far superior in morals and ethics and practices as compared to the followers of muhummad------the rapist dog of mecca. The
situation MOVES on based on these "ethical" teachings.

 

[Ancient lion]

When did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ cry?

Our beloved would cry out of mercy for the dead, out of fear and compassion for his ummah, out of deep fear of Allah, upon listening to the Qur’an. And it was a weeping of longing, love and exaltation, accompanied by fear.
[Ibn al Qayyim, Zaad al Ma’aad]

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "No one who weeps out of Fear of Allah will enter Hell until milk recedes to the udder, and the dust endured while striving in the Cause of Allah and the smoke of Hell will never subsist together."
[At-Tirmidhi | Hadith - The Book of Jihad - Riyad as-Salihin - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)]

7 types of people whom Allah will shade on the day of resurrection, when there is no shade but His:
"...a man remembered Allah while he is alone and his eyes overflowed with tears out of His fear."
[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, Muslim | https://sunnah.com/muslim/12/117]

 

[Dajjal]

Wait a minute, the Quran was not compiled in Muhammad's lifetime, So how could someone read to him from it?

 

[irosie91]

Wait a minute, the Quran was not compiled in Muhammad's lifetime, So how could someone read to him from it?

you don't know?-----the koran already existed before Adam (the guy from eden) was formed from
clay which was before Arabic was a written language. Try to wrap your kaffir head around
THAT idea. While you are at it--------the very same Mr Adam-----built the black cube in
Mecca ------and the Temple complex in Jerusalem. It is not clear to me when he built the
white house in Washington DC

 

[Ancient lion]

Moral Light

Al-Baqara Sura 2: Ayah 257

"Allah is the Guardian of those who believe: from the depths of darkness He leads them forth into light. And those who reject faith, their guardians are the Evil Ones: from light, they lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They are the inmates of Fire, and they will dwell in it forever."​

Wali, translated here as 'Guardian', means a helper or a companion and a supporter. The word nur or light here refers to the light of reason, faith and practical and moral light, just as the word zulumat (depths of darkness) refers to error in terms of convoluted reasoning and corrupt morality. As the origin of the light of truth is essentially one - Allah, there is no confusion in it. For the same reason, it is one and not fragmented. Hence the word nur or light is in the singular. In contrast, the word zulumat (depths of darkness) is in the plural, because its causes are many and diverse and by nature it is chaotic and fragmented.

Guidance or error crucially depends on whether one turns to Allah or chooses to follow others apart from Him. If a person turns to Allah, He helps and supports him, and slowly and gradually frees him from bondage to his lusts and desires and brings him out of the darknesses of polytheism, unbelief and hypocrisy to the path of perfect faith and pure monotheism. If, on the other hand, a person turns away from his Sustainer and wanders off the path, he is taken over by the devil and his associates. They entice him away from the light of reason or evidence from nature and into the abyss of error and perdition. An empty house is haunted by demons, says a famous proverb. In like manner, a heart devoid of true human aspirations turns into a devil's retreat. A heart empty of faith is the abode of the devil. Devils keep such people in a state of constant confusion causing them to wander in diverse dark recesses of error.

Compiled From:
"Pondering Over The Qur'an: Surah al-Fatiha and Surah al-Baqarah" - Amin Ahsan Islah

 

[irosie91]

plagiarized from "THE BROTHERS GRIMM"

 

[Ancient lion]

Happiness is Found Here !

In an article published by The Guardian in 2016, it stated that there were 61 million antidepressants prescribed and dispensed outside hospitals in 2015 and that official figures have shown that the number of antidepressants given to patients in England has doubled in a decade.

When one thinks of New Zealand, what is likely to come to mind are the beautiful, vast, natural landscapes and magnificent mountains. But for years it has been struggling with high rates of depression and suicide. A new report by Unicef contains a shocking statistic – New Zealand has by far the highest youth suicide rate in the developed world.

Full article: Happiness is Found Here - Islam21c

 

[Ancient lion]

Ordering the good and forbidding evil

The prophet (s.a.w) was sent with a mission to enjoin good and forbid evil so his entire life is an example of this. He was sent as a teacher and thus whenever he saw something wrong he instantly changed it.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Whoever among you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand [by taking action];
If he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out];
If he cannot then with his heart [by hating it and feeling that it is wrong], and that is the weakest of faith.”​

[Ref: Narrated by Muslim, 49 , Sunan Al Nasaee Vol. 6, Book 1, Hadith 5011]

Even when someone made a mistake or erred or committed a sin on purpose or etc, there was a beautiful etiquette observed by the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) in correcting such mistakes.

 

[irosie91]

Ordering the good and forbidding evil

The prophet (s.a.w) was sent with a mission to enjoin good and forbid evil so his entire life is an example of this. He was sent as a teacher and thus whenever he saw something wrong he instantly changed it.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Whoever among you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand [by taking action];
If he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out];
If he cannot then with his heart [by hating it and feeling that it is wrong], and that is the weakest of faith.”​

[Ref: Narrated by Muslim, 49 , Sunan Al Nasaee Vol. 6, Book 1, Hadith 5011]

Even when someone made a mistake or erred or committed a sin on purpose or etc, there was a beautiful etiquette observed by the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) in correcting such mistakes.

depends on what it considered an evil action or mistake. Somehow stabbing a nursing
mother to death for writing jingles seemed to it------to be a nice idea

 

[Ancient lion]

Mormon Missionary to Islam

 

[Ancient lion]

Divine Source

Sometimes the Prophet (peace be upon him) gave people information that he could not have acquired in any way other than Divine revelation. These were normally matters that the people themselves took part in, and every person involved realized that the Prophet could not have had his information from a human source.

For example, Umayr ibn Wahb and Safwan ibn Umayyah sat one night in the semi circle area next to the Kabah in Makkah and spoke sadly of the loss the Quraysh suffered at the hands of the Muslims in the Battle of Badr. They were all alone. They agreed that Umayr, who was a very courageous fighter, would travel to Madinah to attempt to kill Muhammad. Safwan promised to repay Umayr's debts and look after his family as his own if Umayr came to any harm. Thus, Umayr went to Madinah, and the Prophet instructed his Companions to admit him. The Prophet asked him why he came to Madinah, to which he responded that he only wanted to secure the release of his son who was taken as prisoner in the Battle of Badr. The Prophet pressed him to tell him the truth, but he insisted that that was his purpose. The Prophet then recounted to him his conversation with Safwan, word for word, including the promises each of them gave the other. We should remember here that this was fourteen centuries ago, a time when there were none of the rapid means of communications we have today. The only way news travelled was by word of mouth or by human Messengers who could travel only on horse- or camel-back. Umayr immediately realized that the Prophet could only have been informed by a superior power. He declared his belief that Muhammad was God's Messenger and became a Muslim.[Ibn Hisham]

 

[Ancient lion]

Those who accepted the logical conclusion of the prophet's knowledge were quick to declare their acknowledgement that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a Prophet and a Messenger of God. They could not see any way of gathering such information, except through Divine action. There were others who may have seen such signs but refused to accept their logical conclusion. They were blinded by other considerations: such as their perceived interests, pride, position or even illogical prejudices.

The Prophet gave a simple message, based on God's Oneness and people's accountability on the Day of Judgement. People with open minds responded favourably, but most people followed their leaders, parents, friends or the community. Only some intelligence and openness of mind is needed in order to accept the message of Islam, yet to change one's way of life, as religion in general and Islam in particular require, is difficult for most people.

Compiled From:
"Muhammad: His Character and Conduct" - Adil Salahi