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Which sultan family is that?abeg stop posting what u dont know.

tzetzefly:
Just as @LadyG stated and in addition, it is not uncommon to see situations such as yourself. When filing your DS-160, in the column regarding marital status, select "separated".

And when going for your interview, go along with a consent letter from your spouse (Stating his express permission for you to travel with the child) as well as his identification document.

Do not forget to take the child's birth certificate along with you and letter from her/his school that the travel is known to the school authorities. It shows that there has been a prior responsibility from parent to child.

All these are necessary to stem child trafficking. Not any ones' fault

Thnks alot

LadyGuinivere:
1. U and ur child can have different surnames and apply thus.
2. Are u the child's legal guardian? U should be able to travel with her. Go along with the divorce papers though with all other supporting docx.
3. Go thru the US embassy website. The link is on the ist page of this thread. U will see the process for visa application

Thnks for ur response but I don't have any divorce papers it's not common here in the north all I have is her birth certificate
I am the mother

Pls I am a single working mother.working with a company.i want to travel with my child.i have 3m in my acct .i have never travel to Europe or America before but Asia and Middle East .the child is having her fathers name and we r divorced .infact we r not on a talking terms with her father. pls advice me on how to go about it

Nigerians don't know what real love is
For one who knows what real love is its devastating

Can one get visa with 2mnths pregnancy?

I met my first love way back 1996.After two years we parted.but since then I am not able to love again.and it's not that I am still in love with him.for 19 years now I found it difficult to love .its not that I don't have suitors,lots of different types of men were still pleading with me to marry them.my problem is my self.i tried every possible ways known to me but all to no avail.
Pls help with advices.

Oreskid:
@ mimiamal, it's best to go to ur bank, they will help u out, if u bank with Diamond bank they are good with this type of issue. Just know ur card wouldn't work outside Nigeria

Thnks

Pls which bank is still selling pta and bta and pls can I use my Gtb master card in the uk?

Pls where can I get dollars for my travel apart from the black market.i heard banks are no longer giving BTA and pta and withdrawal outside the country with naira debit card is no more

Pls if I want to travel out must I buy dollars from parallel market only since banks are not giving BTA and pta?

See what all these Cristian's are writing insults and abusive words coz they can't prove the Quran wrong as the Bibble which is full of flaws and contradiction they turn the argument as querel

Now it's ur turn@samted explain this verses
-those who follow him must HATE their fathers, HATE their mothers, HATE their wives and HATE their children! -Luke 14:26

- did not come to bring peace on earth but rather came to bring FIRE and DIVISION
-Luke 12:51

As for the last Hadith by tambari there are many false stories in ibn ishaq and tambari

I think even these 3 verses are enough proof to you that Islam is a religion of peace but only the unbelievers are misquoting

Quran 8:12 – ‘I will Cast Terror Into the Hearts Of Those Who Disbelieve. Therefore Strike Off Their Heads’
by DISCOVER THE TRUTH • SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Quran 8:12 – “I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them” No reasonable person would interpret this to mean a spiritual struggle.

And

Quran 8:15 – “O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle, turn not your backs to them. (16)Whoso on that day turneth his back to them, unless maneuvering for battle or intent to join a company, he truly hath incurred wrath from Allah, and his habitation will be hell, a hapless journey’s end.”

The historical context for the above passages (Quran 8:12 and 8:15) is that it was revealed at the battle of Badr. A battle in which the disbelievers (Pagans) of Makkah travelled 100s of miles to kill Muslims in Madinah. The pagans had 1000 soldiers ,while the Muslims all they could gather to fight back in defence, they had only 300 soldiers. Even though Prophet Muhammad (p) had left Makkah to find peace for its community without being persecuted, oppressed, they once again were trying to terrorize the Muslim community. Let’s read from Q. 8:9 to 8:19,

8:9 [Remember] when you asked help of your Lord, and He answered you, “Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another.”
8:10 And Allah made it not but good tidings and so that your hearts would be assured thereby. And victory is not but from Allah . Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
8:11 [Remember] when He overwhelmed you with drowsiness [giving] security from Him and sent down upon you from the sky, rain by which to purify you and remove from you the evil [suggestions] of Satan and to make steadfast your hearts and plant firmly thereby your feet.
8:12 [Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, “I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip.”
8:13 That is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger – indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
8:14 “That [is yours], so taste it.” And indeed for the disbelievers is the punishment of the Fire.
8:15 O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight].
8:16 And whoever turns his back to them on such a day, unless swerving [as a strategy] for war or joining [another] company, has certainly returned with anger [upon him] from Allah , and his refuge is Hell – and wretched is the destination.
8:17 And you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muhammad], when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
8:18 That [is so], and [also] that Allah will weaken the plot of the disbelievers.
8:19 If you [disbelievers] seek the victory – the defeat has come to you. And if you desist [from hostilities], it is best for you; but if you return [to war], We will return, and never will you be availed by your [large] company at all, even if it should increase; and [that is] because Allah is with the believers.

When we read the verses before and after, we get a clear picture that this was a battle. The killing that is mentioned in Q. 8:12 is on the battlefield, which took place 1400 years ago. When we read Q. 8:17 it says, that it was not Muhammed (or the companions) who killed the enemy, but it was Him (God) who had done so. Furthermore, Q 8:19 offers peace to the enemy, if the enemy desist from hostilities against Muslims,

8:19 If you [disbelievers] seek the victory – the defeat has come to you. And if you desist [from hostilities], it is best for you; but if you return [to war], We will return, and never will you be availed by your [large] company at all, even if it should increase; and [that is] because Allah is with the believers.

When we get to read the verses in its context, does it promote killing of innocents? The answer is NO! Even when Muslims were being persecuted by the mighty army of Quraish, God Almighty encouraged Muslims to offer peace if they, the enemy stopped hostilities against them (Muslims

Quran 8:39 – ‘And fight With Them Until There Is No More Fitna (Persecution)’
by DISCOVER THE TRUTH • SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Quran 8:39 – “And fight with them until there is no more fitna and religion should be only for Allah”

Let’s read a better translation for Q. 8:39,

Pickthall Quran 8:39 And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is all for Allah. But if they cease, then lo! Allah is Seer of what they do.

The ‘fitna’ mentioned in the above verse (Q 8:39) means persecution, oppression, as shown by Pickthall’s Quran translation. When the verse says, “And fight with them until there is no more fitna”, it gave Muslims permission to fight until there is no more persecution (fitna), 1400 years ago. Critics elude to this passage claiming that the Arabic word ‘fitna’ used here does not really mean ‘persecution’ or ‘oppression’, according to these self-made scholars who have no formal education on Islam, to them the word ‘fitna’ means ‘unbelief’. When it is used in that sense, they’re trying to portray the verse to non-Muslims who don’t know the Arabic language that the passage sanctions Muslims to fight non-believers on account of them of being non-Muslim. However, when we consult Arabic-English dictionaries critics’ deception is exposed. In the following article which can be seen here, I have provided many Muslim and non-Muslim scholarly evidences that the Arabic word ‘fitna’ means, ‘persecution’, ‘oppression’.

Non-Muslim Quran Translations for 8:39

Arthur John Arberry Quran 8:39 Fight them, till there is no persecution and the religion is God’s entirely; then if they give over, surely God sees the things they do…

George Sale Quran 8:39 And fight them until there is no persecution and religion is wholly to God. But if they desist, then surely God is Watchful of what they do.

Qur’an Commentaries

Muhammad Asad:

“39 I.e., until man is free to worship God. Cf. the identical phrase in 2:193, and the corresponding note. Both these passages stress self-defence – in the widest sense of this word – as the only justification of war.” [1]

The Holy Qur’an Arabic Text With English Translation & Short Commentary – Malik Ghulam Farid:

“1120. Muslims were enjoined to fight till religious persecution had ceased and men were free to practice the religion of their choice. Islam undoubtedly is the greatest upholder of freedom of conscience (2:194).” [2]

The Holy Quran Arabic Text with English Translation, Commentary and comprehensive Introduction – Maulana Muhammad Ali:

“39a That is, desist from fighting and put an end to their mischief, God’s decree of punishment will not be executed. God sees what men do, and if they mend their ways, He will not punish them. The state of religious liberty which Islam aimed at is put tersely in the two opening statements – ‘there is no more persecution and all religions are for Allah’.
40a. If they return to fight, then Allah will protect the Muslim community, helping them against their enemy, as He is their Patron and Helper.”

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that's one verse

samted:
so you're trying to tell me that any moslem that has a social media account is not a good moslem?

and the going to church aspect, not all of us go to church when we feel like. some christians pray as much as some moslems do. Just as not all moslems pray five times a day.

i know moslems who are only moslems during ramadan. the rest of the year is to engage in debauchery and gross immorality.

im waiting for your explanation of those verses i put forward.

“As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help.” – Quran 3:56

This verse references God’s wrath on the people who disbelieved in Jesus. The passage does not endorse Muslims to commit violence. Here, read the entire passage in its context,

3:55 [Mention] when God said, “O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you [in submission to God alone] superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ.
3:56 And as for those who disbelieved, I will punish them with a severe punishment in this world and the Hereafter, and they will have no helpers.”
3:57 But as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards, and God does not like the wrongdoers.

Quran Commentary on 3:56

Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafhim al-Qur’an – The Meaning of the Qur’an

51 The word (mutawaffi) in the Arabic text is from (tawaffa) which literally means “to take and to receive” and “to seize the soul” is not its lexical but metaphorical meaning. Here it means “to recall from mission.” Allah recalled Jesus because the Israelites had rejected him in spite of the clear Signs he had brought. They had been disobeying God for centuries and, in spite of many a warning and admonition served to them, their national character was rapidly deteriorating. They had killed several Prophets, one after the other, and had grown so audacious as to demand the blood of any good man who ventured to invite them to the Right Way. In order to give them the last chance for turning to the Truth, God appointed among them two great Prophets, Jesus and John (God’s peace be upon them), at one and the same time. These Prophets came with such clear signs of their appointment from Allah that only such people dared reject them as were utterly perverted and prejudiced against the Truth and were averse to following the Right Way. Nevertheless the Israelites lost their last chance also as they not only rejected their invitation but also had the head of a great Prophet like John cut off openly at the request of a dancing girl. ‘And their Pharisees and Jurists conspired and sought to get Jesus punished with the death sentence by the Roman Government. Thus they had proved themselves to be so obdurate that it was useless to give the Israelites any further chance. So Allah recalled His Prophet Jesus and inflicted on them a life of disgrace up to the Day of Resurrection.

It will be useful here to bear in mind the fact that this whole discourse is meant to refute and correct the Christian belief in the God-head of Jesus. Three main things were responsible for the prevalence of this belief among the Christians:

(1) The miraculous birth of Jesus.

(2) His concrete and tangible miracles.

(3) His ascension to heaven about which their Scriptures were explicit.

The Qur’an confirmed the first thing and made it plain that the birth of Jesus without a father was only a manifestation of the infinite powers of Allah. He can create anybody in whatever manner He wills. His miraculous birth, therefore, is no reason why he should be made a god or a partner in Godhead.

The Qur’an also confirms the second thing and even recounts the miracles performed by Jesus, but makes it clear that all those miracles were performed by him, as a servant of Allah, by His leave and not as an independent authority. It is, therefore, wrong to infer that Jesus was a partner in Godhead.

Now let us consider the third thing. If the Christian belief in “Ascension” had been wholly baseless, it could have been refuted by pointing out that the object of their worship, the so-called “Son of God”, expired long ago and had become one with dust, and that they could see, for their full satisfaction, his grave at such and such a place. But the Qur’an does not declare this explicitly. On the other hand, it not only uses such words as give at least a vague suggestion of his “Ascension”, but also denies that Jesus was crucified at all. According to it the one who gave a loud cry at his last hour, saying, “Eli” Eli, lama sabachthani?” and the one whose picture they carry on the cross, was not Messiah at all, because God had recalled to Himself the real Messiah before the crucifixion took place.

It is thus clear that those people who try to prove the death of Jesus from these verses, really try to show that God is not able to express Himself clearly and unambiguously. (May God protect us from such a blasphemy!)

52″Those who rejected” him were the Jews who were invited by Jesus to accept the Truth.

“Those who follow” him are really the Muslims only but if it may be taken to imply all those who believe in him, then the sincere Christians may also be included. [1]

[quote author=samted post
now who's ignorant? not only comedy books are fun. I enjoy reading the Bible. Fun doesn't have to be partying or laughing hysterically. Because a book is 'holy' doesn't mean I shouldn't enjoy reading it...and if i dont enjoy something, it makes it not fun.

Dyu see ur ignorance back in ur face now? Now, as for the verses you claim that christians quote.

Quran (3:56) - "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help."

Quran (8:12) - "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them"

Quran (8:39) - "And fight with them until there is no more fitna and religion is all for


Quran (9:123) - "O you who believe! fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in you hardness."

Tabari 9:69 "Killing Unbelievers is a small matter to us" The words of Muhammad, prophet of Islam.

These are just, but a few... explain please, what they mean and point out the incorrect ones.[/quote]How will you enjoy what you don't want to understand and for your anwers coming shortly insA
You know we are not like you who don't do any worship to God unless when you feel like going to church to sing and shake yansh
We pray tonAlmighty 5 times daily and after that supperotory prayers and then tasbeehwe don't have much of time on social media that's not benefitting

samted:
why not just explain it to me. I'm not sure the quran is a fun book to read.

How can a holy book be fun?is it a comedy book? Just prove how ignorant u r only rely on what others are saying.
I mean there many verses that the Christian are quoting lying that it portrays violence quote one I will help u understand it insA

samted:
an answer for an answer. answer mine first. how is islam a religion of peace?

Read the whole Quran it will clear your doubt the reason why those verses were sent down or just quote a verse I will explain it to you

It's as simple as abc for those whom Allah guides
Why did Jews refused to accept the gospel?
Becoz thy temper with their scriptures for worldly benefit and refused to acknowledge the holy Injeel(gospel)
Why did the Cristian refused to accept the Holy Quran
Becoz they temper with the book and and delete and insert what they want
Why did the holy Quran accept them both?
It's show how real the holy Quran is and the religion of Abraham

Among the Jews are those who distort words from their [proper] usages and say, "We hear and disobey" and "Hear but be not heard" and "Ra'ina," twisting their tongues and defaming the religion. And if they had said [instead], "We hear and obey" and "Wait for us [to understand]," it would have been better for them and more suitable. But Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so they believe not, except for a few.[quran 4:46]

Among the Jews are those who distort words from their [proper] usages and say, "We hear and disobey" and "Hear but be not heard" and "Ra'ina," twisting their tongues and defaming the religion. And if they had said [instead], "We hear and obey" and "Wait for us [to understand]," it would have been better for them and more suitable. But Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so they believe not, except for a few.[quran 4:46]

And [mention, O Muhammad], when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture, [saying], "You must make it clear to the people and not conceal it." But they threw it away behind their backs and exchanged it for a small price. And wretched is that which they purchased. [Quran 3:187]

O People of the Scripture, there has come to you Our Messenger making clear to you much of what you used to conceal of the Scripture and overlooking much. There has come to you from Allah a light and a clear Book.[Quran 5:15]


Indeed, those who conceal what We sent down of clear proofs and guidance after We made it clear for the people in the Scripture - those are cursed by Allah and cursed by those who curse[Quran 2:159]
But the holy Quran Allah swt promised to preserve it
[Quran 15:9] Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it.
Is this not enough evidence for you?
Have you ever heard of any one who changed even one word in the Quran?
How many time Bible have been produced old and new version man made.
If u think Quran is not from God bring your own copy
The kaffirs before you counldnt not even you or any body
Allah almighty says

Noble Verse 17:88 "Say: 'If the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur'an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other

samted:
as far as your question is concerned, i accept only the psalms which is part of the Bible. And i accept it because it has more relevant backing than the other so-called religious books. the torah, the quran, the book of mormon and whatever else people use is not on my radar.

would you like to take a shot at answering mine now?

Torah is Old Testament so don't believe in it either?

samted:
but doesn't the quran instruct you to terrorize the infidels? the jews and christians? (maybe not in those exact words but basically the message).

doesn't it instruct you to engage in a 'jihad' in the guise of fighting for your god?

how is that a peaceful religion?

Tel me your main reason why u believe in the book of psalm,Torah etc why did u believe Moses ,Abraham etc are prophets

Annunaki:
Quoran can make any claims it likes to gain credibility that doesn't make it true. We know for a fact that a vile vermin like mohammed can never be a prophet of the true God and whatever rubbish he writes can never be accepted as divine.

Tel me why did u believe in the book of Moses,psalm and Torah?why did u accept them as prophets? Pls behave your self and stop the insult.

samted:
but doesn't the quran instruct you to terrorize the infidels? the jews and christians? (maybe not in those exact words but basically the message).

doesn't it instruct you to engage in a 'jihad' in the guise of fighting for your god?

how is that a peaceful religion?

Does this answer my question?

truthman2012:
Muhammad is the sole receiver of the quran, which is inconsistent with the earlier Scriptures before it. The quran has no confirmation by any other people, unlike the Bible in which God's words were testified to by different prophets. In fact Jesus Himself testified to the OT as God's words. How reasonable is it to believe the testimony of just one man?

Again, since Muhammad's death, allahh had withdrawn to his shell. No more words coming from him. Is he still alive?

Our own God keeps talking, He keeps doing wonders. We keep feeling His presence.

What did God tel u last?mumu.and even which of the gods? The father or the son or the holy sprit?
The scripture of Abraham: “…Then We had already given the family of Ibrahim (Abraham) the Book (Scripture) and Al-Hikmah (As-Sunnah – Divine Revelation to those Prophets not written in the form of a book), and conferred upon them a great kingdom.” Quran (4:54)
The Psalms of David: “And your Lord knows best all who are in the heavens and the earth. And indeed, We have preferred some of the Prophets above others, and to Dawud (David) We gave the Zabur (Psalms).” Quran (17:55)
The Torah: “Indeed, We gave the Book (Torah) to Musa (Moses)…” Quran (11:110)
The Gospel: “Then, We sent after them Our Messengers, and We sent ‘Îsa (Jesus) – son of Maryam (Mary), and gave him the Injeel (Gospel)…” Quran (57:27)
The Quran: “Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran in order that you may understand.” Quran (12:2)
Why did u accept the previous books ie psalm,gospel and Torah ?

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