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Christianity Etc › Re: Why Does God Allow Bad Things To Happen To Good People? by usisky(m): 12:28pm On Mar 12, 2011

@poster

One thing that should be clear enough to us is that; God created the physiscal world and placed man in it. Therefore, man is always subject to the physical laws of the this world , either u are a good or bad person. Just because you are 100% good in all your dealings in life does not mean you should cross the highway while looking the wrong way. If u so happened to get crushed by a truck, it does not mean u was bad thats why u got crushed. Its a physical law and u are bound by it too, good or bad. One thing we should all note is this- As far as God is concerned, this world is a temporary one and just an illusion . it was created to filter out the hardcore rebels from the true submitters to the creator- God almighty. If this world was perpetual, then your querry about God would have been perfectly valid, but its not.

P.S For the first time in history we have a scripture with built-in proof of divine authorship — superhuman mathematically composed scripture.

Verify the evidence, U have been granted eyes , ears and brain by your LORD, and u are responsible for using it.

visit:

www.miracleof19.com

www.submission.org

May GOD Help us all

Islam › Message To The Moderators by usisky(op): 12:45am On Feb 16, 2011

[b]Dear MODERATORS,

How have i ever offended u guyz? Please tell me so i can apologize.
I abide by all your rules, i have never been slanderous toward any person(s), i never uttered any derogatory statements against any person(s). Why then do u guyz resent me?
Every time i try to contribute on the technology section and the programming section, my NL account gets locked-up. Mukina seems to be the moderator there. Please i ask u this, why do you keep blocking my posts? Do u really hate me that much. What has the programming section got to do with religion. If u do not like my religious ideology, then keep to what u know to be true for you.
I have nothing against any person or group. In fact, i do what i do out of the love i have for humanity. If i didn’t care, i wouldn’t share with u what took me countless sleepless nights and hours upon hours of research and suffering my soul just because i wanted to uncover the truth .in fact such a knowledge would’ve been of little or no worth at all if i did not share. I dont hate any group, i only admonish, cos i know how difficult it is to embark on the quest for truth. Only the fearless, and those who truly contemplate about GOD go to where i have been. If one offers a contrary opinion to what u believe, the onus on you is to atleast investigate it rather than ridicule.
Please try to be fair, u are to mederate and not concentrate on a single individual. if the idea of NL forum was for every body to have the same opinion, i really don’t think it would be what it is today.
Try to be muslims that u say u are. Salaaam!!!
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Islam › Re: Egyptian Crisis Predicted? by usisky(m): 11:54pm On Feb 15, 2011

@tbaba

I think you should study the verses carefully once more. The prophet is commanded by God almighy to say he does not know the future, he cannot even tell what will become of him when he departs to the after-life, what are u saying then my dear friend. He only followed the revelations given to him, and the revelation is no other than the quran. While i am not a fan of debates, but if u insist that the hadith were utterances of the prophet, then i have no choice than to enlighten u more on the subject. Do u want me to prove to u that the hadiths have nothing to do with the prophet muhammad? Just request for the proves, and i will prove to you both from the great criteria(quran) and your hadiths, that indeed the hadiths have nothing to do with muhammad, and following such sources is akin to shirk(idolatry).

Islam › Re: Egyptian Crisis Predicted? by usisky(m): 6:08pm On Feb 15, 2011

@poster

the following are the most authentic ahadith about the prophet, they are narrated by GOD Himself. Either u accept the fabricated lies or the truth GOD gives to you. its your choice.

[6:50] Say, "I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of GOD. Nor do I know the future. Nor do I say to you that I am an angel. I simply follow what is revealed to me." Say, "Is the blind the same as the seer? Do you not reflect?"

[46:9] ]Say, "I am not different from other messengers. I have no idea what will happen to me or to you. I only follow what is revealed to me. I am no more than a profound warner."

i really do wish the muslims will listen to me for once. open your mind up, sharpen your senses , and really look deep into what islam has become. study the quran with sincere devotion, maybe GOD will show you its truth. sallaam

Programming › Embedded Systems Designs- The Way Forward by usisky(op): 7:32pm On Feb 04, 2011

[b]Hello to all the technologically inclined minds of NL. seasons greetings all. Smiley

Do u want to find out what embedded systems are? or are u already familiar with it?

As an embedded systems designer, i will be giving u all the necessary information to my best of knowledge regarding the subject of discussion. As a graduate of electrical/computer engineering, i have been designing electronic systems/projects for quite some time now.designed for my mates during school days and still doing so on request.

Embedded systems design is simply a fusion of many disciplines, e.g, hardware design(electronics), computer programming. i believe its a promising area to begin to look into. Embedded systems are the heart of virtually every smart system u can think of today.from the navigational system driving your airplane, to the microwave oven in your house,your automobile, washing machine and even the very mobile phones we use daily are classified as embedded systems. becoming an embedded systems designer open doors for u in variety of disciplines, such as, robotics(mechatronics) , Avionics, Automobile, consumer electronics and a lots more. i invite all curious minds to look into this promising area of technology. All that is required of u is, knowledge of electronics design, computer programming(assembly,high-level), and a knowledge of programming processors, microcontroller, DSPs and others.

if Niger was well equiped in this area of technology, the very DDC machine used for the voters registration would be manufactured here. but its a sad thing we still had to seek aid outside this great nation, blessed with abundant human resources.

below is a glimpse of the projects i have built with my colleague over the years. if u need help on a project u intend to embark on , or u want one built for u, then feel free to consult me. u are welcomed to share your ideas too.thanks

• Digital temperature logger.with logs saved on an SD card in stand alone mode or hosted by a PC
• Digital pressure logger. with logs saved on an SD card in stand alone mode or hosted by a PC
• Radio frequency identification(RFID)
• Fingerprint scanning for access control
• Precision programmable electronic fuses
• Programmable AC/DC overvoltage/undervoltage monitoring
• Intelligent Voltage stabilizer
• Mains frequency monitoring
• Phase angle/pwm controllers
• LED solid state lighting(replacement for florescent and incandescent lamps)
• Solar powered solid state lighting systems
• Smart DC/AC conveters(inveters) using MOSFETS or IGBTs
• DC-DC conveters (choppers) e.g for laptops
• AC/DC and AC/AC converter systems
• Automated lighting intensity control for bulbs used in utility conservation systems
• Automated fan speed controller, based on ambient temperature level. User programmable(manually or with IR control)
• FM infra red earphone for HI-FI audio
• High-tech subwoofer systems with acoustic deficiency cancellation
• Digital audio record/playback for voice messaging and announcements.
• Digital calendar/Reminder/Alarm system
• Digital portable notebook, using normal LCDs or GRAPHIC LCDs
• GSM monitoring and control, utilizing SMS or DTMF schemes.
• Automated LAN cable tester with cable type/speed and defect detection
• Digital IC(integrated circuit) tester
• Customizable matrix crosspoint swithching for audio or video
• Electronic teaching aid for kids or adult education
• Electronic student attendance marker, employing fingerprint or RFID
• Ultrasonic intrusion detection and monitoring
• Passive infra red(PIR) intrusion detection and monitoring. Employs black body radiation
• Vehicle(robotic) guidance. Wirelessly guided, upto 40km
• Robotic end-effector(manipulator), for precision pick-and-place applications
• Digital ammeter/Voltmeter, for AC/DC
• Oscilloscope input expander
• Electronic pasturization and preservation unit, for dairy products
• GSM/GPS car tracker
• Multi-digit matrix LED scrolling displays. With wireless message update or via pc-serial port
• Multi-drop wireless intercom system
• Short-range/Long-range FM transmitters, utilizing crystal or varactor diode modulation
• Instant messaging system utilizing dedicated hardware
• Multi-user based access control for Door Security system.with admin control over the pc.
• Keyboard Interfacing
• Digital thermometer
• Ultrasonic car collision avoidance system
• Solar Position(tracking) Control
• Fluid Temperature Control using PWM
• Prepaid Billing Mechanism for Energy Meters
• RF Based Wireless Data Transfer
• Appliance Control Using RF Communication
• RFID Attendance System.
• Implementing Process (Temperature) Control and monitoring system
• Design and Implementation of wireless Home security system.

i will give my email as soon as i get some xpression of interest from u folks. thanks [/b]

Christianity Etc › Re: Is It Obligatory For A Muslim Women And Or Girl To Wear The Head Scarf? by usisky(m): 2:42pm On Feb 04, 2011

vedaxcool:
"And We have sent down unto thee (also) the Message; that thou mayest explain clearly to men what is sent for them, and that they may give thought." [Qur’aan 16:44]

We are obligated to follow any ruling by Rasoolullaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) in any dispute:

"But no, by the Lord, they can have no (real) Faith, until they make thee judge in all disputes between them, and find in their souls no resistance against Thy decisions, but accept them with the fullest conviction." [Qur’aan 4:65]

Allah also mentioned that Rasoolullaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) was given the Qur’aan and Wisdom to teach people the regulations of their religion:

"Allah did confer a great favour on the believers when He sent among them an apostle from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error." [Qur’aan 3:164]

A very strong indicator of the obligation upon us to follow the Sunnah can be found in this aayah:

", And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam)) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it) , and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is severe in punishment." [Qur’aan 59:7] Allah has also made the obedience of Rasoolullaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) in conjunction with the obedience to Him:

"And obey Allah and the Messenger, that ye may obtain mercy." [Qur’aan 3:132]

Usisky feel free not to follow this Qur'anic injuctions

@vedaxcool

The poster wanted to understand the issue of veiling for the muslim woman. I have given what i believe to be the truth, u’ve not addressed the issue, rather u saying stuff i don’t get.i cant figure out what ur point really is. If u believe there is something u wanna share with me, then pls invite me to the muslim section and say what u have to say. u believe u have made a point i guess, well when u do invite me, maybe u’ll have a change of heart. I have only this to add, pls when u study the quran, learn to read btw the lines. The quran is so clear, so explicit yet ppl have a hard time getting its msg. I guess thats what happens when u have a preconditioned mind, tailored to only think narrowly without any logical backing what so ever. Thanks anywaz.

Christianity Etc › Re: What Are Differences Between Islam And Catholicism? by usisky(m): 6:49am On Feb 04, 2011

xgel:
What are differences between Islam and Catholicism?

@xgel

Gud greetings be upon u.

Again, some clarifications needs to made. to answer your question, one needs to understand what the word ISLAM truly means. contrary to the understanding most pple have, ISLAM is not the religion of the muslims. this is because islam is not a name, but islam is a description of a system and it is dictated by ones strict subservience to the system.

ISLAM means a total submission of ones self to the one true God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. As u can see, the system is quite simple, a complete surrender to that creator without associating anyone or anything else with Him. Anyone who adheres to this system is termed a muslim(submitter in English).
This system of total surrender is in fact the foremost commandment in virtually all religious scriptures i have studied so far.

Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is One God! Therefore you shall adore the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
[Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Luke 12:29-30, Quran 3:18]

let us meditate on God, His glorious attributes, who is the basis of everything in this universe as its Creator, who is fit to be worshiped as Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient and self existent concious being, who removes all ignorance and impurities from the mind and purifies and sharpens the intellect.
[Gayatri Mantra, Yajur Veda]

While every religion has been corrupted by innovations, traditions,and false, idolatrous doctrines, there may be "Submitters(muslims)" within every religion. There may be Submitters who are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist,Seeks, Bahai,zaraotriasm or anything else. These Submitters(muslims), collectively, constitute the only religion acceptable to God. As emphasized by the QURAN, all Submitters who are devoted to God ALONE, and do not set up any idols beside God, are redeemed into God's eternal kingdom (quran 2:62, quran 5:69). A criterion of the true submitters(muslims) is that they will find nothing objectionable in the Quran.

So my friend Xgel, by virtue of the above definitions , the TRUE ISLAM is Nothing compared to Catholicism. if u understand the tenet of the catholics ,then u should also understand that the differences are innumerable. i really can't expound better than that, i hope it helps in some way.

Thanks

Christianity Etc › Re: Is It Obligatory For A Muslim Women And Or Girl To Wear The Head Scarf? by usisky(m): 6:10am On Feb 04, 2011

xgel:
Is it obligatory for a Muslim women and or girl to wear the head scarf?

@xgel

best greetings .

this subject i have already expounded on @ the islamic section, so i will just give u the link to follow. u can just go through my replies.

www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-177405.64.html

www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-177405.96.html

NOTE: the other socalled muslims don't necessary agree with my take on the subject. but if u look closely, u would observe that my source is the quran, which is the criterion no matter what any muslim individual or group may think.

thanks

Programming › Re: Post Ur Vb 6.0 Questions Here by usisky(m): 4:06pm On Feb 02, 2011

@ranzjr

hi there. here is a much more elaborate and complete code.

this one for numeric only

Private Sub Text1_KeyPress(KeyAscii As Integer)
'****************************************************************************************
If (KeyAscii < Asc("0" Or KeyAscii > Asc("9") Then 'checks for 0 - 9
If (KeyAscii <> Asc("0" - 40) Then 'this line checks for backspace. without it backspace is discarded too.
KeyAscii = 0
End If
End If
'****************************************************************************************************************
End Sub

this one for Alpha only

Private Sub Text2_KeyPress(KeyAscii As Integer)
'********************************************************************************************************************************
If ((KeyAscii < Asc("A" Or KeyAscii > Asc("Z") And ((KeyAscii < Asc("a" Or KeyAscii > Asc("z"))) Then 'checks for A - Z and a- z.
If (KeyAscii <> Asc("A" - 57) Then 'this line checks for backspace. without it backspace is discarded too.
KeyAscii = 0
End If
End If
'*************************************************************************************************************
End Sub

Programming › Re: Post Ur Vb 6.0 Questions Here by usisky(m): 10:23pm On Jan 31, 2011

ranzjr:
please help me luckyCO how to make a code for these alphabet only input and numerical only input, not in the same text box, separately,

thx,

hi there. i don't quite get your question, but i think what u seem to want to achieve is an alphabet only input to your textbox and numeral only input in another textbox right?

depends on what u want, u can use the textbox event handler and then check for the ascii range of the alphabet only or numeral only. if u dnt get it then reply , i will post u a code snippet.

Islam › Re: Usisky : Please Lets Have A Live Debate by usisky(m): 9:50pm On Jan 31, 2011

uplawal:
Lagosboy &others,how come you dnt visit this section again?

uplawal, salaam.

nice observations there sister.

Islam › Re: Usisky : Please Lets Have A Live Debate by usisky(m): 9:46pm On Jan 31, 2011

zubeyr:
I hope Lagosboy don't mind helping usiky here
1- Asbabunuzul (reasons of revelations of the Koran) is an Arabic term meaning "occasions circumstances of revelations" s the secondary type of "Tafsir "(explanation) directed at establishing the context in which specific verses of Koran was revealed
2-Alnasikh wal mansukh (the abrogating and the abrogated) this technical concept refers to certain part of the Koran revelation which been abrogated by others the abrogated passage called Mansukh while the abrogating called Nasikh
3-Balagha (eloquence ) is the art of good style and communication rhetoric
4-Nahu (Arabic Grammar )In Arabic you have only three type of words
Ism :Noun
Fi'l :Verb
Harf :Article
5-Al adab (norm of conduct ) an Islamic concept that became a literary genre distinguished by its broad humanitarian concern it acquired a further connotation of good breeding courtesy and urbanity
Last I am worried what kind of Islam usiky follows when he stated that Islam has one Pillar when the Hadith says it has five Pillars
"Islam has been built upon five things on testifying that there is no God but Allah and that Mohamed is His Messenger on performing Salah
on giving Zakah on the Hajj to the House and on Fasting during Ramadan" Al Bukhari and Muslim

thaks professor zubeyr for tutoring me. really, i did not wanna comment on this, but just to clarify.

what makes u think i do not know what these islamic concepts are? i know them, maybe even more than u think u do. its just that i am telling u they are all fabrications. i bet u cannot defend any of those concepts can u?

Islam › Re: Usisky : Please Lets Have A Live Debate by usisky(m): 9:40pm On Jan 31, 2011

@Lagosboy

my greetings to you LB.

i just wanna confirm if u ever got the documents i sent to u via your email.

Lagosboynl@gmail.com, i suppose thats the email right? thanks.

and also, please can u tell me what u think about my refutations against the alleged quranic contradictions. are the refutations sound enough. i am not done yet, but by Gods' grace i will do that soon. here is the link www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-592561.0.htm. i need some motivation to get the rest done with.

Christianity Etc › Re: Quran Contradiction: Truth Or Fallacy by usisky(op): 4:28am On Jan 26, 2011

@babtunana

this is exactly the problem with "humans", i'll logic! u have not read a quarter of the post ,yet u believe i am a christian. if u read it at all b4 commenting, then u'll observe that its a refutation against the alleged contradictions in the quran. pls read it again, perhaps u'll understand.

Christianity Etc › Re: Quran Contradiction: Truth Or Fallacy by usisky(op): 7:34pm On Jan 25, 2011

2good:
Do you expect people to read all the trash you wrote up there? I assume you are a Christian so I'll tell you to go resolve all d contradiction issues in the bible before you start any religious criticism here.

@2good.

u draw conclusions wrongly. firstly, i am a muslim. secondly, u called it thrash even b4 taking a glimpse at even 1/10 of the post. yes, i expect ppl to read the thrash, but certainly not ppl like u with a preconditioned mentality. it is for those who care and wish to know. if ever read one bit of it, u'll realised it is a refutation to the alleged contradictions in the Quran. it is lengthy because the allegations themselves is plenty. i guess like your user name suggests, u are 2good for the subject, so pls just pass by it. appreciate your comment though, atleast, its a good start.

Islam › Re: Quran Contradiction: Truth Or Fallacy? by usisky(op): 6:13pm On Jan 25, 2011*

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Islam › Quran Contradiction: Truth Or Fallacy? by usisky(op): 6:11pm On Jan 25, 2011*

GOD BE GLORIFIED!!!

By the grace of God, the Impetus behind this thread is an attempt to refute allegations of contradiction in the Quran by some INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS on the Internet. Most of this alleged contradictions stems from poor understanding of the Quran and most often, the acquisition of very bad translations of the QURAN. I urge anybody who intends to pursue the truth of the Quran to do so with sincerity and verify all FACTS from the Qruan itself.

Here is a translation i highly recommend: [url=https://1cabb384-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/evidenceofgod/Quran.pdf?attachauth=ANoY7cqxefBGCU-DajQuUDmVVyKC1wSWXbaaLYj4Uls6pV5Uvjn2g7AoNmIUmCwJUFkmAYFfbGA4Datu1TQslXzJBTFKvS69XgQuFf2DwkYubPDfGyLU6_qvnxSTNVmCCFEfb_dTzQvNoNOjRyVw_HKKnuy6C0gqso8Zcb1g1d_QSEHvj6egCx_aSrMGZ36T7aDTaJ8JQhMOz3bueGL2mJ5TCd-4mi2h4A%3D%3D&attredirects=0]QUR'AN[/url]

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." [Bible, 1 Peter 3:15]

"You shall invite to the path of your Lord with wisdom and kind enlightenment, and debate with them in the best possible manner. Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path,and He knows best who are the guided ones."
[Quran 16:125]

[25:33]Whatever argument they come up with, we provide you with the truth, and a better understanding.

Claim1: And it just doesn't add up: Sura 4:11-12 and 4:176 state the Qur'anic inheritance law. When a man dies, and is leaving behind three daughters, his two parents and his wife, they will receive the respective shares of 2/3 for the 3 daughters together, 1/3 for the parents together [both according to verse 4:11] and 1/8 for the wife [4:12] which adds up to more than the available estate. A second example: A man leaves only his mother, his wife and two sisters, then they receive 1/3 [mother, 4:11], 1/4 [wife, 4:12] and 2/3 [the two sisters, 4:176], which again adds up to 15/12 of the available property.

Refutation1

This is a deliberate distortion of the meaning of the verses and mixing up of laws that apply under different circumstances. When understood, the numbers will add up perfectly .

Verse 4:11 gives 2/3 of the estate to the female inheritors of the man. These include the wife and the daughters. Here is 4:11

[4:11] (Khalifa's translation)GOD decrees a will for the benefit of your children; the male gets twice the share of the female. If the inheritors are only women, more than two, they get two-thirds of what is bequeathed,

Here is the false claim again :
<<When a man dies, and is leaving behind three daughters, his two parents and his wife, they will receive the respective shares of 2/3 for the 3 daughters together, 1/3 for the parents together [both according to verse 4:11] and 1/8 for the wife [4:12] which adds up to more than the available estate.>>

According to the Quran, 4:11, the wife and the daughters (who are the primary inheritor of a man) will get 2/3 of his estate and the parents will get 1/3 and this adds up to a perfect ONE.

4:12 details that the wife will get 1/8 of the estate but this is not a separate portion of the total of 2/3 that all the females will inherit from the man's estate in case a man dies leaving behind more than two female inheritors.
There is no contradiction here and the numbers do add PERFECTLY.

Here is the 2nd false claim :
<<A second example: A man leaves only his mother, his wife and two sisters, then they receive 1/3 [mother, 4:11], 1/4 [wife, 4:12] and 2/3 [the two sisters, 4:176], which again adds up to 15/12 of the available property. >>

Here again is a deliberate distortion of the laws in the verses. Each portion of the inheritance in the above example is taken from and applied to a different circumstance which is obviously wrong. God in 4:11 gives the mother of the deceased person 1/3 of the estate if there was no one else (including a wife) to inherit his estate. The mother would get 1/6 if he has siblings. The law described in this example above, for two sisters , in 4:176, is given in case the deceased has no mother, father or children and you cannot add a portion assigned to a mother to a portion assigned to sisters in case of a deceased mother. You cannot add a portion for the wife in this case either as the portion used for the mother is ONLY given if the deceased left no wife or sisters. The claimer is trying to fool the reader here. Adding what the wife gets to what the siblings get to what the mother gets (in this case) is a clear distortion and misrepresentation as the law gives the mother the wife and the siblings different portions under different circumstances. In all these cases and when the law is applied as indicated without mixing the laws they still all add up perfectly. In the example of the claimer, the wife will get 1/4 (verse 4:12), the mother will get 1/6 (4:11) and the two sisters each gets 1/6 (4:12). this adds up to 1/4 + 1/6+ 1/3 = 3/4 . In this case 1/4 of the estate is left out deliberately for the inheritors to split it as they see fit for their own circumstances and after fulfilling God's law and requirements.

Quran strongly recommends in 2:180 that a will shall be left to conform with the specific circumstances of the deceased. For example, if the son is rich and the daughter is poor, one may leave a will giving the daughter everything, or twice as much as the son.

Claim2: In 6:22-23 we read that on the day of judgment, infidels attempt to conceal some things from God while in chapter 4:42 the Qur'an contradicts that and indicates that they do not conceal anything from God.

Refutation2

6:22-23 does NOT say that the infidels are attempting to conceal anything.

This claim is based on poor understanding of 6:22-24..., these 2 verses say:

"On the day (Day of Judgment) when we summon them all, we will ask the idol worshipers, "Where are the idols you set up?" Their disastrous response will be, "By GOD our Lord, we never were idol worshipers." Note how they lied to themselves, and how the idols they had invented have abandoned them." 6:22-24.

The words "By GOD our Lord, we never were idol worshipers" and also the words "Note how they lied to themselves" are of great significance to the meaning of these verses. These words do not mean that the idol worshippers are hiding their sin from God! These words confirm that the idol worshippers, now and forever, will genuinely and vehemently deny that they are idol worshippers!!! They are entrapped in their sin to the extent that they cannot see that they have committed idol worship! They are not at all hiding anything, they are actually ignorant that they are committing any sin!

Having made this point, reading 4:42 does not present any contradiction.
"On that day, those who disbelieved and disobeyed the messenger will wish that they were level with the ground; not a single utterance will they be able to hide from GOD." 4:42

There is no doubt that the idol worshippers are not able to hide anything from God on Judgment Day, for everything they have done and every "single utterance" is recorded and written.

Claim3: In Surah 56 we read about those who are destined to enter paradise. It states in verses 13 and 14 that the majority will be from the nations who came before Muhammad and the minority will be from peoples who believed in Muhammad. But in the same chapter (verses 39 and 40), it is said that the majority will be from those people who came before Muhammad, and also many from those who came after Muhammad! This is a contradiction, in the same chapter. Verse 14 says, ", a few of those of later time", but in verse 40, the Qur'an says just the opposite, ", a multitude of those of later time."

Refutation3

these two sets of verses speak of two all together different groups of people.

To expose this false claim it is necessary first to state that the name of Muhammad is not mentioned in this Surah at all. How the inventors of this claim related the matter to times before and after Muhammad is unjustified.
These verses (from 7 to 56) state that on Judgment Day people will be stratified into three groups.

A- The Elite …. Who are many of the early generations, and few from the later generations, (verses 13-14).
This verse confirms that the early generations who are the contemporary followers and supporters of every messenger (not only Muhammad) have a special place reserved for them in heaven, that is because they are the ones who suffered persecution from the traditionalists and adherents of the corrupted religion.

B- Those of the right side ……, the rest of the believers who could be from any era, thus their distribution is evenly spread over all eras. In (verses 39-40) we are told that they are many of the early generations as well as of later generations.

C- Those of the left ……… disbelievers and idol worshippers who will dwell in hell.
The assumed contradiction between verses 13-14 and between 39-40 is non existent since these two pairs of verses speak of different groups of people.

Claim4: How many groups? According to Sura 56:7 there will be THREE distinct groups of people at the Last Judgment, but 90:18-19, 99:6-8, etc. mention only TWO groups.

Refutation4

verses 90:18-19 speaks of two of the 3 groups, it does not say that there are ONLY 2 groups……… where as 99:6-8 does not speak of any of the three groups.

to demonstrate this naive claim of the author, consider the following example:

Suppose we are given some information in two sentences:

1st Sentence : There are three cars in the garage, one on the right, one on the left and one in the front.

2nd Sentence: The one on the right is green, the one on the left is black.

Can we say that since the 2nd sentence speaks only of two cars , then there is only 2 cars in the garage? Can we say that there is a contradiction between the 2 sentences? Obviously not...

When we examine the verses in the Quran that are subject to this false claim, we read a similar example to that of the three cars. First we read 56:7-10 ,

7. You will be stratified into three kinds.
8. Those who deserved bliss will be in bliss (described in verse 27 as the ones on the right)
9. Those who deserved misery will be in misery (described in verse 41 as the ones on the left)
10. Then there is the elite of the elite.

Now when we read 90:17-19:

17. And being one of those who believe, and exhorting one another to be steadfast, and exhorting one another to be kind.
18. These have deserved bliss.
19. As for those who disbelieved in our revelations, they have incurred misery.
20. They will be confined in the Hellfire.

We note that verse 18 here speaks of the group described in 56:8. while verse 19 speaks of those described in 56:9
Nowhere do we read in this Surah that these two groups will be the only groups on the day.
Furthermore, when we read to the other verses that are referred to and are supposed to be in contradiction to 56:7 , and they are 99:7-8 , we see that they do not talk of any groups as such. These are the words:

7. Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it.
8. And whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it.

These words say on Judgment Day we will be accountable for everything that we have done, there is no mention of any groups of people here.

Claim5: Pharaoh's repentance in the face of death? According to Sura 10:90-92, Pharaoh repented "in the sight of death" and was saved. But Sura 4:18 says that such a thing can't happen.

Refutation5

Pharaoh's life was NOT saved.

Let us first read 4:18

"Not acceptable is the repentance of those who commit sins until death comes to them, then say, "Now I repent." 4:18

In other words, if one repents just because one feels that he/she is dying it will not be acceptable of them. We are given a whole life time to submit to God Almighty. Repentance at the time of death is nothing more than fear, for at death we are made to know instinctively that God ALONE is Lord. But by then it is too late!

Consequently, when Pharaoh was drowning and he repented, it was not accepted from him. The claim of the author that in verses 10:90-92 Pharaoh was forgiven is again based on very poor understanding of Arabic, or due to the acquisition of a poor translation. Let us read these verses:

"We delivered the Children of Israel across the sea. Pharaoh and his troops pursued them, aggressively and sinfully. When drowning became a reality for him, he said, "I believe that there is no god except the One in whom the Children of Israel have believed; I am a submitter." "What! Now ? For you have rebelled already, and chose to be a ransgressor.
"Today, we will preserve your body, to set you up as a lesson for future generations." Unfortunately, many people are totally oblivious to our signs."

Here God asserts that the body of Pharaoh (and not his life) was preserved to be set as an example for future generations. We do know that at that time, the Egyptians were endowed with the exclusive knowledge of mummification. Today, Pharaoh's mummified body is on display at the Cairo Museum.

Claim7: Will Christians enter Paradise or go to hell? Sura 2:62 and 5:69 say "Yes", Sura 5:72 (just 3 verses later) and 3:85 say "No".

Refutation7

There is clear distinction made in these verses between believing Christians from idol worshippers.

When we read 2:69 and also 5:69 we see that only the Christians who believe in God are saved. Here, it must be stressed that belief in God means very clearly belief in the ONE God who is not a third of a trinity and who is not Jesus Christ. Therefore, whoever believes that Jesus is God in the flesh does not really believe in the real God who created the heavens and the earth, and who incidentally created Jesus as well. Whoever believes that God is a Tri figure-head, as per the trinity, does not believe in the ONE God either. This is exactly what 5:72-73 states,

"Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah himself said, "O Children of Israel, you shall worship GOD; my Lord and your Lord." Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD, GOD has forbidden Paradise for him, and his destiny is Hell. The wicked have no helpers. Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is a third of a trinity. There is no god except the one god. Unless they refrain from saying this, those who disbelieve among them will incur a painful retribution."

According to the Quran God is ONE not three in one. Jesus is the messenger of God and not His son. Therefore those among the Christians who worship God ALONE and are certain that He ALONE is the true God will be in heaven.
We are asserted in the Bible, as well as the Quran that God Alone is the true God:

"And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the ONLY TRUE GOD, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." (John 17:3)

These words of Jesus make a very clear distinction between God, the ONLY TRUE GOD, and between himself, plus the fact that he was sent by God. We also read the words of Jesus that confirm that it is written that we should all worship God ALONE:

"You shall worship the Lord your God, and HIM ALONE you shall serve" Luke 4:8

Now let us read the second verse quoted by the author:

"Anyone who accepts other than ISLAM(Submission) as his religion, it will not be accepted from him, and in the Hereafter, he will be with the losers." 3:85

Submission(ISLAM) to Almighty God and obeying His Law is the teaching of all Scripture and not only the Quran. The Old Testament, New Testament, and the Quran all confirm this truth. Those who have reduced ISLAM(Submission) to be the religion of the Quran only have not grasped the message of truth from God Almighty.

claim8: Will Jesus burn in hell? Jesus is raised to Allah, [Sura 4:158], near stationed with him [Sura 3:45], worshiped by millions of Christians, yet Sura 21:98 says, that all that are worshiped by men besides Allah will burn in Hell together with those who worship them.

Refutation8
Had the author read 3 verses after 21:98 he would have realized that his claim is false.

We read in 21:98:

"You and the idols you worship besides GOD will be fuel for Hell; this is your inevitable destiny."

This has prompted the author, in haste, to claim that since Jesus is worshipped by millions of Christians, therefore according to the Quran all those millions, plus Jesus will burn in hell! What a miserable man this author is!! For had he read only three verses later he would have realized that his claim is hasty and false. Verse 101 reads:
"As for those who deserved our magnificent rewards, they will be protected from it (hell)."

In other words, all the good servants of God, who were worshipped against their wishes (like Jesus and Mary,Muhammad....etc), are protected from hell fire, for they have already earned God's magnificent reward and thus abide forever in heaven.

In essence, verse 98 speaks of the idols who misled the people into corrupt religion. To quote examples from every religion, we have the case of the Rabbis in the Jewish religion who set up a new man made law in the Mishna and Gemarah, in spite of God's clear commands to the people of Israel not to follow any law other than the law of God (see Leviticus 18:4).

In the Christian faith we have the case of idols like Paul who was the corrupter of the message of Jesus, for although Jesus stated that it is written that everyone should worship and serve God alone (see Luke 4:.8.), and that God alone is Lord (see John 17:3), yet we find Paul creating a new religion through his vision of Jesus as a divine figure who died to save humanity, consequently leading the millions to worship Jesus as their Lord and Saviour instead of God.

In the Muslim faith, there are the examples of those who collected a whole bunch of fabricated lies against the prophet 200 years after he died, which is known as hadith, and which 99% of Muslims follow today in spite of God's clear commands that they should follow the law of God in the Quran alone, since it is fully detailed (see Quran 6:114). The prophet himself commanded his followers not to write his hadith and only follow the Quran, (this is documented in Muslim and other hadith collections).

claim9: Does Allah forgive shirk (idol worship)? Shirk is considered the worst of all sins, but the author of the Qur'an seems unable to decide if Allah will ever forgive it or not. No [4:48, 116], Yes [4:153, 25:68-71]. Abraham committed this sin of polytheism as he takes moon, sun, stars to be his Lord [6:76-78], yet Muslims believe that all prophets are without any sin.

Refutation9
Idol worship is not forgiven if maintained till death, however, if a person repents and rejects all idolatry in his/her life time , they are forgiven.

The author of this claim again shows his very poor knowledge of the Quran. The Quran makes the point very clear that any sin can be forgiven, even idolatry, if one repents and becomes a believer during his/her life time. On the other hand, idolatry is not forgiven if maintained till death.

After death, or at the time of death repentance is too late and idolatry is not forgiven.

"Nor is it (repentance) acceptable from those who die as disbelievers." 4:18

The example of Abraham which was given by the author, is a good example to demonstrate this Quranic truth. We are told in 6:76 how Abraham, in search of God, first mistakenly thought that a planet, the moon and then the sun to be God, which is an act of idolatry, yet we are told in 6:79 that Abraham repented and submitted to the One God who created everything, and was thus forgiven and appointed a prophet of God.

"When the night fell, he saw a shining planet. "Maybe this is my Lord," he said. When it disappeared, he said, "I do not like (gods) that disappear."

When he saw the moon rising, he said, "Maybe this is my Lord!" When it disappeared, he said, "Unless my Lord guides me, I will be with the strayers."

When he saw the sun rising, he said, "This must be my Lord. This is the biggest." But when it set, he said, "O my people, I denounce your idolatry."

"I have devoted myself absolutely to the One who initiated the heavens and the earth; I will never be an idol worshiper." 6:76-79

On the other hand, those who die as idol worshipers, are not forgiven. The claimed contradiction is non existent.
Furthermore, the author makes the following claim:

"Muslims believe that all prophets are without any sin."

As made clear at the beginning, what Muslims think or do is not the subject of this work, they may be right or wrong. This is a reply to the claims of contradiction in the Quran, it is not a defence of Muslim non-Quranic beliefs. With this in mind, the Quran does not make any such claim (that all prophets are without sin). The Quran confirms that all messengers of God are human beings, who are able to do good or wrong. They are not infallible. We are given various examples of messengers who committed sins. The following are examples:

1- We are told that Moses committed a sin of murder

"Once he (Moses) entered the city unexpectedly, without being recognized by the people. He found two men fighting; one was (a Hebrew) from his people, and the other was (an Egyptian) from his enemies. The one from his people called on him for help against his enemy. Moses punched him, killing him. He said, "This is the work of the devil; he is a real enemy, and a profound misleader." 28:15

In verse 16 we are told that he then repented and implored God for forgiveness which was granted to him.

2- We are also told of the sin of Noah when he disobeyed God's command and then repented :

"And Zan-Noon (Jonah), abandoned his mission in protest, thinking that we could not control him. He ended up imploring from the darkness (of the big fish's belly): "There is no god other than You. Be You glorified I have committed a gross sin." 21:87

Once again, and because he implored God for forgiveness he was forgiven.

"We responded to him, and saved him from the crisis; we thus save the believers." 21:88

claim10: Marrying the wives of adopted sons? Muslims can marry the divorced wives of adopted sons [Sura 33:37], yet it is forbidden to adopt sons [Sura 33:5].

Refutation10

It is NOT forbidden to adopt sons.

The author claims that according to 33:5 it is forbidden to adopt sons, well let us read this verse:

"You shall give your adopted children names that preserve their relationship to their genetic fathers. This is more equitable in the sight of GOD. If you do not know their fathers, then, as your brethren in religion, you shall treat them as members of your family. You do not commit a sin if you make a mistake in this respect; you are responsible for your purposeful intentions. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful."

God is approving adoption in this verse and not prohibiting it. The words "You shall give your adopted children names that preserve their relationship to their genetic fathers" indicate God's approval of adoption !!!

The words "you shall treat them as members of your family" once again confirm God's approval, rather than prohibition of adoption. The verse stipulates that adopted children should be given their real fathers surname, but there is nothing in the verse to prohibit adoption.

claim11: "An old woman" and God's character. About the story of Lot: "So we delivered him and his family, - all except an old woman who lingered behind." [Sura 26:170-171] And again: "But we saved him and his family, except his wife: she was of those who lagged behind. [Sura 7:83]. Either this is a contradiction or if indeed Lot's wife is derogatorily called "an old woman" then this does not show much respect for her as a wife of a prophet.

Refutation11
Lot's wife was of old age, verse 26:171 confirms a fact rather than show disrespect!

We are told in 26:171 that Lot's wife (who was doomed because she was a disbeliever) was old in age. The author seems to have a problem with someone being described as old !! If the author is affected by the slang language of describing someone you don't like as "the old woman" then it is his problem. God uses the language in factual manner and not in slang. The wife of Lot was old, that was what the verse said. There is nothing disrespectful in being old. The reason Lot's wife was doomed was because she was a disbeliever and not because she was old !!!

claim12: Who brings the revelation from Allah to Muhammad? The ANGEL Gabriel [297], or the Holy Spirit [16:102]?

Refutation12

The Holy Spirit is Gabriel, and not one third of a Tri-god !!!

Unlike current Christian belief, the Quran teaches that the Holy Spirit is Gabriel, who is an angel, who is subordinate to God and who is not a third of the trinity! It is worth mentioning here that up to two centuries after the death of Jesus, the Holy Spirit was still understood to mean a superior angel, not of one substance with God. There is good evidence in the Bible to support this view, the following is one example:

"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit" (Mathew 1:18)

Now consider the following verse:

"Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man called Joseph of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary." (Luke 1:26-27)

From these verses we see that the Holy Spirit and Gabriel are used interchangeably.

claim13: Will all Muslims go to Hell? According to Sura 19:71 every Muslim will go to Hell (for at least some time)., while another passage states that those who die in Jihad will go to Paradise immediately.

Refutation13

The claimer does not understand the meaning of 19:71.

A- The words of 19:71 are as follows:

"Every single one of you must pass by it and see it; this is an irrevocable decision of your Lord."

This verse indeed confirms that all humans will pass by Hell and see it, yet we immediately note an important use of words between this verse and other verses that speak of the disbeliever's entry into Hell.

In 19:71 the Arabic word (Waredha) is used, which means (pass by and see). However, in the verses that speak about the disbelievers entry into Hell, we note the word (Dokhool) is used which means (entering), as opposed to passing by:

"Your Lord says, "Implore Me, and I will respond to you. Surely, those who are too arrogant to worship Me will enter Hell, forcibly." 40:60

In spite of the believers passage through Hell, yet they will be shielded from its suffering, this is confirmed in the words:

"On the Day of Resurrection you will see the faces of those who lied about GOD covered with misery. Is Hell not the right retribution for the arrogant ones?

And GOD will save those who have maintained righteousness; He will reward them. No harm will touch them, nor will they have any grief." 39:60-61

This could be compared to someone traveling through the blistering heat of the open desert in an air-conditioned car. Although he is in the middle of the desert yet he is shielded from its heat and enjoying the cool air-conditioned drive. Further confirmation of this meaning is indicated in the Quran in reference to the story of Abraham:

"They said, "Burn him and support your gods, if this is what you decide to do." We said, "O fire, be cool and safe for Abraham." 21:68-69

Here we are told that although Abraham was literally thrown into the fire by his idolatrous countrymen, yet he was not harmed by it. The wisdom to be attained from this event taking place on Judgment Day (the passage of the believers by Hell) is truly of great importance.

FIRST:
To the believers, upon their passing by Hell and seeing all the suffering within, they will indeed realise the great victory they have attained by avoiding Hell:

"Every person tastes death, then you receive your recompense on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever misses Hell, barely, and makes it to Paradise, has attained a great triumph." 3:185

SECOND:
Upon seeing Hell the believers are also assured that God's promise of Heaven and also of Hell were fulfilled. Again, this will make them praise Almighty God :

"They will say, "Praise be to GOD, who fulfilled His promise to us, and made us inherit the earth, enjoying Paradise as we please." What a beautiful recompense for the workers!" 39:73-74

claim14: Who takes the souls at death: THE Angel of Death [32:11], THE angels (plural) [47:27] but also "It is Allah that takes the souls (of men) at death." [39:42]

Refutation14

Whatever the angels do is in accordance with God's will.

In 32:11 we are told that for each individual there is an angel placed in charge of when the appointed death time comes.

"Say, 'You will be put to death by the angel in whose charge you are placed, then to your Lord you will be returned."

However, when we read 47:27, we note that it speaks about the disbelievers in plural. This is indicated by the word 'them' in the verse.

"How will it be for them when the angels put them to death? They will beat them on their faces and their rear ends."
Since verse 47:27 speaks of the disbelievers in plural, thus the word 'angels' is used in plural.

Finally, in 39:42, we are told that it is God who takes our souls.

"GOD puts the souls to death when the end of their life comes.... "

To demonstrate that the author is presenting pathetic arguments just to conjure up any contradiction, let us consider the following example of the following two statements:

>>In the beginning of the World War the German forces invaded Poland."
>>In the beginning of the World War Hitler invaded Poland."

Can we say that there is a contradiction between these two statements? Obviously not, for although it is obvious that Hitler did not go personally with a gun and invade Poland, it is understood that the German forces were acting upon Hitler's commands when invading Poland. Consequently, it is correct to say both sentences without having any contradictions. Similarly, and although it is the angels who are in charge of putting people to death, yet they are acting upon the commands of Almighty God, and in that sense our lives are terminated in accordance with God's will.

calim15: Will there be inquiry in Paradise? "neither will they question one another" [23:101] but nevertheless they will be "engaging in mutual inquiry" [52:25], "and they will , question one another" [37:27].

Refutation15
Besides misinterpreting the meaning of 23:101, these 3 verses speak about different groups of people , at different times and at different places.

To expose this false claim of contradiction, let us analyse the 3 verses.

1- "When the horn is blown, no relations among them will exist on that day (Day of judgment), and they will not ask about one another." 23:101

What this verse is saying is that when the horn is blown to signal Judgment Day, all blood relations of this world be will meaningless, the verse is also speaking about the disbelievers (see 23:99-100) and that their grave misfortune on that day will mean that the last thing on their minds will be to inquire about their relatives or their next of kin. The time spoken of in this verse is the time just after resurrection and prior to the delivery of Judgment.

2- "They will come to each other, questioning and blaming one another." 37:27

The timing spoken of in this verse is the same as the timing of the previous verse (23:101). It is the time just before the delivery of Judgment. This is confirmed by verse 20 of the same Sura :

"They will say, "Woe to us; this is the Day of Judgment."

Here, we are told that the disbelievers will go about blaming one another for the miserable misfortune they find themselves in on the Day of Judgment (see verses 27-33). This kind of questioning and blaming is quite different in meaning to the meaning of 23:101 where we are told that the disbelievers will be overwhelmed by the awesome impact of Judgment Day, and the grave misfortune that awaits them, that the last thing on their minds then will be to ask about their relatives.

3- "They will meet each other and reminisce among themselves." 52:25

The subject, the time and the place spoken of in this verse are quite different to the previous verses. While as the previous verses speak about the disbelievers (awaiting Judgment), this verse speaks about the believers who are already in heaven (see verses 17-18). They ask one another and reminisce about their life on earth. This in indicated by verses 26-28:

"They will say, "We used to be kind and humble among our people.
"GOD has blessed us, and has spared us the agony of ill winds.
"We used to implore Him; He is the Most Kind, Most Merciful."

The claim of contradiction is a result of a very superficial insight into the Quran, which is undoubtedly a result of the naive and biased mentality of the author.

calim16: Are the angels protectors? "NO protector besides Allah" [2:107, 29:22]. But in Sura 41:31 the angels themselves say: "We are your protectors in this life and the Hereafter." And also in other suras is their role described as guarding [13:11, 50:17-18] and protecting [82:10].

Refutation16
Same reply as to claim 14 (The angels execute God's commands).

Whether you read the Quran or the Bible, you will know that the angels are commissioned by God to execute various matters for mankind, they do nothing of their own, they only carry out God's commands. This petty claim is indeed quite futile! We are told repeatedly in the Quran that the angels are commissioned by God to assist and protect the believers. Whatever work they are doing for man, they are doing in accordance with God's will....
To question whether they are the protectors or God is thus quite futile.

claim17: Six or eight days of creation? 7:54, 10:3, 11:7, and 25:59 clearly state that God created "the heavens and the earth" in six days. But in 41:9-12 the detailed description of the creation procedure adds up to eight days.

Refutation17
The total in any of these verses is 6 (not .8.).

The confusion of the author stems from a wrong interpretation of 41:9-12 , these verses read:

"Say, "You disbelieve in the One who created the earth in two days, and you set up idols to rank with Him, though He is Lord of the universe." He placed on it stabilizers (mountains), made it productive, and He calculated its provisions in four days, to satisfy the needs of all its inhabitants.Then He turned to the sky, when it was still gas, and said to it, and to the earth, "Come into existence, willingly or unwillingly." They said, "We come willingly."
Thus, He completed the seven universes in two days, and set up the laws for every universe. And we adorned the lowest universe with lamps, and placed guards around it. Such is the design of the Almighty, the Omniscient." 41:9-12

What these verses are saying is that the physical universe (the word earth is used in the Quran either to mean the planet earth, or as in this case to represent the physical universe) was created in two days and that the setting up of all the provisions necessary for life was completed inside four days. To put it in different words, the physical universe was created and its provisions set up inside four days.

The error of the author is that he added 2 plus 4 , whereas the wording of the verse indicates that the four days include the two days of its creation. Then we are told that the completion of the creation of all seven universes (where our physical universe is the innermost) required two extra days, for a total of six days.
Moreover, it must be noted that the "days" of creation are only used as a yardstick, they do not mean 24 earthly hours.

claim18: Which was created first, Heavens or Earth? First earth and then heaven [2:29], heaven and after that earth [79:27-30].

Refutation18
2:29 does NOT say that the earth was created first.

"He is the One who created for you all that's inside earth (Matter), then turned to the sky and perfected seven universes therein,* and He is fully aware of all things." 2:29

Verse 2:29 is of remarkable scientific significance. More than one verse in the Quran confirm the theory of the Big B@ng. Verses 2:29 is one of those verses. This verse states that all physical matter was created before the creation of the universe (space).

The theory of the Big B@ng confirms that all matter that comprises the universe (and of which earth is formed) was once concentrated in a very small area. When this extremely dense concentration of mass exploded outwards it signalled the birth of time and space.

If we read 2:29 we note that it does not say that earth was created before the universe, but in accordance with the theory of the Big Bang, it confirms that all matter which the earth is made of (elements) was created before space..
The very accurate and indeed scientific wording of this glorious verse obviously went unnoticed by the evidently unscientifically minded author of this false claim.

The Arabic words (ma fee Al-Ard) literally mean 'what is INSIDE the earth'. Thus God is saying that He has created all matter (of which earth is made of) first then He created space. This is in total agreement with the theory of the Big B@ng which states that all matter was confined in an extremely dense singularity, and that space was created after the explosion of this infinitely dense singularity.

claim19: Calling together or ripping apart? In the process of creation heaven and earth were first apart and are called to come together [41:11], while 21:30 states that they were originally one piece and then ripped apart.

Refutation19
Once again and due to the inadequate scientific knowledge of the author, he made this false claim. These two verses speak of two very different events.

"Do the unbelievers not realize that the heavens (space) and the earth (matter) used to be one solid mass that we exploded into existence?" 21:30

"Then He turned to the sky (space), when it was still smoke, and said to it, and to the earth (matter), "Come willingly or unwillingly." They said, "We come willingly." 41:11

Immediately we are given various accurate scientific indications that these two verses speak of two completely different events. These indications are:

1- The word 'exploded' in 21:30 confirms the original moment of the Big B@ng when time, space and matter were all one unit of creation that exploded outwards.

2- The command from God to space and matter to 'come willingly (into existence)...', in 41:11 implies that space and matter were already in existence. This confirms that this verse speaks of an event subsequent to the initial moment of creation.

3- The word 'smoke' in 41:11 is very accurate in describing the hot gases that formed after the Big B@ng explosion, and which condense under their gravitational pull to form stars and galaxies. It becomes obvious thus that 21:30 speaks of the outward explosion of the Big B@ng , while 41:11 speaks of the subsequent inward condensation of clouds of gas and matter under their gravitational force, to form stars and galaxies.

claim20: Grammatical errors? In 91:5 we read about the creation of the universe, "wa al-samaa- wa maa ba-nahaa." (91:5)
The word 'Ma' in the Arabic language is used for the impersonal. But the subject of the above verse is God. So the word which should be used is the Arabic word 'mann' (meaning whom or who)

Refutation20
If God was a "Person" then only the personal words may be used.

Those who describe the Arabic impersonal word 'Ma' (what) in 91:5 a grammatical error because it is the impersonal , while God should be referred to in the personal , are most probably Christians who cannot get away from their image of God as a "person"!! , In truth God is not a PERSON , whatever God is, is a matter far beyond our understanding, whatever God is, God is not "A Person" !!!

What is for sure is that there is no word in Arabic, or in any language, will ever be accurate in referring to God. For that reason, both personal words such as 'Howa' (He), or impersonal words such as 'Ma' (what) are used in the Quran without preference in reference to God, since non of the two is more accurate than the other in reference to God.

claim21: Numerical discrepancies, does Allah's day equal to 1,000 human years (Sura 22:47, 32:5) or 50,000 human years (Sura 70:4)?

Refutation21
It may be too much to expect the author of the claim to understand that the Quran speaks of the theory of 'Time Dilation' which was to be confirmed by Einstein 13 centuries after the revelation of the Quran!

Apart from the fact that these verses speak of different events, the truly amazing observation here is that the Quran speaks of a scientific theory that was only to be known after Einstein put forward his theory of relativity in 1905.
First let us read the three verses refered to:

"... A day of your Lord is like a thousand of your years." 22:47

"All matters are controlled by Him from the heaven to the earth. To Him, the day is equivalent to one thousand of your years." 32:5

"The angels, with their reports, climb to Him in a day that equals fifty thousand years." 70:4

Note that only the first two of these verses speak of a day relative to God (1000 years of our count) , However, the third verse does not speak of a day relative to God, therefore before demonstrating the scientific significance of these verses, it must be said that there is no contradiction between the first two verses on one hand and the third verse on the other hand.

Scientific significance:

The theory of relativity states that since we live in a space-time universe there is no such thing as 'absolute time'. What relativity tells us is that time, measured in our frame of reference (our point of view), runs at a different speed from time in another frame of reference.
This phenomenon is called 'Time Dilation'. The equation which predicts this 'stretching' of time is:

T = t divided by the square root of [ 1 - (V x V)divided by (C x C) ]
t = length of a time interval for us
T = length of a time interval for another frame of reference.
V = velocity of other frame of reference
C = speed of light (approx. 300,000 km/second)

The mathematics of relativity says that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. If a body travels faster than the speed of light ( where V is greater than C ) we would get a negative value for the section marked between the [ , ], but since there is no square root for a negative value, the equation cannot accept speeds greater than the speed of light.

However, it has been discovered that some particles actually travel faster than light. These are called 'tachyons'. They cannot travel at the speed of light, only faster.

The amazing notation of these Quranic verses, besides confirming the theory of 'Time Dilation', is that they confirm the fact that if there is such frames of reference where one day is equal to a thousand years of our count, and even fifty thousand years of our count, they must be travelling at speeds many times faster than the speed of light.
These frames of reference cannot be physical, and that is because according to the relativity equations the speed of light is the limiting factor in our physical world.

claim22: How many plagues? In 17:101 we are told that they are 9 plagues, whereas in 7:133 they are only 5!!!

Refutation22
Who said that the Quran spoke of nine 'PLAGUES' ?

To clarify this false claim let us read 17:101

[17:101 ]"We supported Moses with nine profound 'Ayat' (miracles), ask the Children of Israel. When he went to them, Pharaoh said to him, "I think that you, Moses, are bewitched."

The Quran speaks of nine Miracles and NOT nine plagues. These nine are detailed as follows:
In 7:133 we are told of five of the nine:

1- The flood
2- The locusts
3- The lice
4- The frogs
5- The blood

In 7:107 and 108 we are told of :
6- The rod that turned into a snake.
7- His hand that turned into white (It is said he had leprous hand).

In 7:130 we are told of :
8- The drought.
9- The shortage of crops.
That makes them nine all together , nine miracles , not nine plagues.

claim23: People are accountable to their intentions or their deeds? In 2:284 Allah holds people accountable for their inner intentions, while in 2:286 people are accountable only to their deeds !!!

Refutation23
The subject of both verses (2:284 and 2:286) is deeds and not intentions.

To expose this false claim let us first review 2:286:

"God never burdens any soul beyond its means, to its credit is what it earns, and against it is what it commits."
Here we clearly see that the words "what it earns" and the words "what it commits" speak about one's deeds, hence God will hold every soul accountable to its own deeds.

Now let us read 2:284, starting from the last words of verse 283 :

"Anyone who withholds a testimony is sinful at heart. God is fully aware of everything you do. To God belongs everything in the heavens and the earth, Whether you declare your inner thoughts or conceal them, God holds you accountable for them."

By reading verses 283 and 284 together it becomes apparent that the subject of verse 284 is testimony and not one’s intentions. Declaring a testimony or concealing it is a matter that can have grave results when verdicts are given in courts of law. Concealing a testimony that is beneficial to a defendant can seriously damage his/her case. This is why the issue of concealing a testimony is considered an accountable deed. The assumed contradiction between the two verses is thus non-existent. Both verses are addressing one's deeds.

claim24: Will the messenger be punished by God or not ? According to 48:2 we are told that all the messenger's sins are forgiven, and thus he has nothing to fear, yet according to 6:15 he should have a lot to fear!

Refutation24
Erroneous deduction, due to inadequate understanding of the conditions of forgiveness.

To demonstrate the truth of these verses and their implications it is necessary first to examine in the light of the Quran what is forgiven by God, and which can be implied under 48:2, and what is never forgiven by God and thus must be feared according to 6:15. We are told in the Quran that God forgives all sins except idolatry:

"GOD does not forgive idolatry, but He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills. Anyone who sets up idols beside GOD, has forged a horrendous offense." 4:48

Now let us read 48:2

"We have bestowed upon you (O Messenger) a great victory, whereby GOD forgives your past sins, as well as future sins.., " 48:2

When we read both verses (4:48 and 48:2) we clearly understand that all the messenger's sins may be forgiven, as long as he does not commit idol worship.

The fact that the messenger, like all other believers, is not pardoned for any act of idol worship is confirmed in the following verse:

"It has been revealed to you (O messenger), and to those before you that if you ever commit idolatry, all your works will be nullified, and you will be with the losers." 39:65

Now let us read 6:15

"Say, ‘I fear, if I disobeyed my Lord, the retribution of an awesome day." 6:15

When we read the words that immediately precede this verse, we read:

"Say, "I am commanded to be the most devoted submitter, and, `Do not be an idol worshiper."6:14

If we put the two verses next to one another (verses 14 and 15 of Surah 6), it becomes obvious that the messenger is to say (I fear the retribution of an awesome day if I should disobey God and commit idolatry).

It follows from that to conclude that verse 48:2 which promises the messenger’s sins will be forgiven (past and future sins) is obviously connected to all other sins, except idol worship.
There is no contradiction between the two verses.

claim25: Scientific errors? In 51:49 we read "And of every thing We have created pairs" , yet there are many species of plants that are one sexed.

Refutation25
This verse is speaking about an arrangement far more comprehensive than the 'Reproduction System' (male/female) of plants.

Let us first read the words of the author of the claim. He says:

'I took the freedom to ask around on the biology newsgroups to find out more about this claim. Here is a list of some responses I got:

There are quite a few examples of organisms which are exclusively parthenogenetic (one sex). I might refer you to Graham Bell's "The Masterpiece of Nature", a weighty tome which has all you could care to know about the evolution of sexual reproduction.

The list is actually decently long : bacteria, fungi imperfecti, etc. All members of the Monera Kingdom reproduce asexually only. Yes, the Plantae and Protista Kingdoms do produce both ways, but almost never only asexually. As for the fungi, a certain group, the fungi imperfecti, are classified as such because no forms of sexual reproduction have been observed. Concerning your question about "higher" species, no members of the Kingdom Animalia produce only asexually (the scientific term is not non-sexual). There are some rare cases of lysogeny (sp?), but it is very rare. Hope this helps.

Could it be that God is wrong? And wrong in so many cases? Or could it be that the one who was wrong here was not God? Maybe Muhammad was a good observer of the world around him, but he was not omniscient. And it shows in the above and other contradictions collected here.'

In reply to this claim, we remind ourselves that the words of the verse said :

"And of everything We have created pairs"

The word 'everything' clearly indicates that God is speaking of everything in the universe and not just some species of plants. So what is this universal arrangement by which everything is created in pairs?

Here we explore the science of Quantum Mechanics.
When we study Quantum Particle Properties, we find that for every elementary particle in the universes there is a special partner called its anti-particle that has the same mass but the opposite electric charge. This is what is called Anti-Matter.

Basically, if a particle and its own anti-particle collide, they cancel one another out. They destroy one another and turn into a flash of pure energy which can manifest itself as light. For many years this theory remained a theoretical hypothesis, since no anti-matter was ever produced in a lab. However, very recently, a Swiss-based scientist confirmed that anti-matter has been manufactured in tiny amounts!

The scientists at the European Particle Physics Laboratory (CERN), on the Franco-Swiss border, have now set up the world's first anti-matter factory, one of them, Professor Frank Close, told the annual science festival in Wales:
" Nine atoms of anti-hydrogen were produced just over a year ago. Now, the new factory will produce them at a rate of more than 2,000 atoms per hour" Close said.

When matter meets anti-matter, they annihilate each other in a flash. The scientific consensus is that, when the universe was created, matter and anti-matter emerged equally from the Big B@ng.
For more details on that matter check :

[url]http://physics.bu.edu/ATLAS/guide/anti-matter.html [/url]
[url]http://www.rmplc.co.uk/eduweb/sites/mastaff/particle/antimatt.html [/url]
http://www.netlabs.net/hp/tremor/amatter.html

So once again we witness the Quran's amazing scientific content. The subject of 51:49 and which the author failed to interpret correctly, is in fact yet another very accurate piece of knowledge. This verse as seen address's the theory of Quantum Particle Properties, and not the type of 'Reproduction System' (male/female) of one species of plants or another.

claim26: What was man created from? A blood clot [96:1-2], water [21:30, 24:45, 25:54], "sounding" (i.e. burned) clay [15:26], dust [3:59, 30:20, 35:11], nothing [19:67] and this is then denied in 52:35, earth [11:61], a drop of thickened fluid [16:4, 75:37]

Refutation26
Claim based on poor translation and insufficient scientific knowledge.

First of all verses 96:1-2 do not say 'blood clot' !!! The correct translation of these two verses is:

"Read, in the name of your Lord, who created. He created man from a 'Alaq' (that which clings)." 96:1-2

The word 'Alaq' literally translates as (that which clings). This highly accurate scientific description, describes the fertilized egg as it clings to the wall of the mother's womb. Obviously, the author of the false claim has been reading an inaccurate translation of the Quran.

Now let us read the other contested verses:

[21:30]"Do the unbelievers not realize that the heaven and the earth used to be one solid mass that we exploded into existence? And from water we made all living things. Would they believe?"

Current scientific knowledge confirms the dual meaning of this verse:

1- The history of life on earth confirms that all life originated from water, then crept unto land, later birds were created then mammals and finally man. Therefore the phrase And from water we made all living things is accurate in that respect, and it confirms that all life originated from water.

2- When the chemical composition of any living organism (including the human body) is analysed it is found that it is formed mainly of water (at least 80% or more). This again confirms the accuracy of the phrase And from water we made all living things. In other words all living things are largely composed of water.

It is indeed interesting, and along the same lines, to note that it was found that all liquids in our bodies (tears, saliva, blood, urine, perspiration, etc) contain the same percentage of salt as is found in the oceans.
Next, we move on to the verses that state that man was created from clay, mud, or dust. Since dust and clay are the same thing (dust is dry mud) then they can be addressed together.

Once again, the history of life on earth confirms that at the early stages of the development of earth, and before life was formed, the earth was still very hot, too hot for water to exist in a liquid form. Gradually, and when the earth cooled sufficiently, the water that condensed and formed the seas and oceans mixed with the dirt to form mud. Out of the moulding mud was born the simplest living organisms, in the shape of bacteria and single cell organisms. From these early forms of living organisms originated higher and more complex forms culminating in the creation of man from the same origin, which is mud.

This scientific theory is confirmed in the Quran:
"We created the human being from aged mud, like the potter's clay." 15:26

Also 3:59, 30:20, 35:11

But this is not all, in another verse an amazing scientific information is given that was only to be revealed at least a thousand years after the revelation of the Quran. This is found in the following verse;

"We have created man from a 'Sulalah' (quintessence) of clay" 23:12

The word 'quintessence' means a sample that is a representation of the whole.

Today, when human tissue is analysed, it is found to contain exactly the same eighteen most abundant elements in the earth's crust. These are:

Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Hydrogen, Chlorofine, Iodine, Manganese, Phosphorous, Lead, copper, silver, Carbon, and Zinc.

For that, the human being is indeed created from earth, Next we move to 19:67 which says:

"Did the human being forget that we created him already, and he was nothing?"

On closer inspection we note that this verse does not say that we were created from nothing (as the author of the claim would interpret), the verse says that before we were created we were nothing. There is a big difference between saying:

>>'we were created from nothing'

and between

>>' before we were created , we were nothing'

Finally, we are told in the Quran that the human being is created from a drop of fluid [16:4, 75:37]

"He created the human from a tiny drop, " 16:4

"Does the human being think that he will go to nothing? Was he not a drop of ejected semen? Then He (God) created an embryo out of it! He made it into male or female! Is He then unable to revive the dead?" 75:36-40

These verses describe the initial stage of the formation of the embryo, and the fertilization of the female egg by the male sperm. Once again, this is in line with scientific knowledge.

claim27: Are Muslims allowed to enter uninhabited homes? No (24:27-28), Yes (24:29)!

Refutation27
Conditions given in the two verses are clearly different.

The two verses contested are :

"O you who believe, do not enter homes other than yours without permission from their inhabitants, and without greeting them. This is better for you, that you may take heed. If you find no one in them, do not enter them until you obtain permission." 24:27-28

"You commit no error by entering uninhabited homes wherein there is something that belongs to you. GOD knows everything you reveal, and everything you conceal." 24:29

Once again, we note that the two verses speak of two different types of homes.
In verse 27 the words "from their inhabitants", confirm that the verse speaks of homes that are inhabited. The words "without greeting them" confirm that there are inhabitants in those homes. However, the words "uninhabited homes" in verse 29 confirm that God is speaking of homes that are not inhabited.

In essence, 24:29 says that the believers may enter uninhabited homes, where there are things that belong to them in order to get their belongings. There is no contradiction between the two verses.

claim28: Will those who slander chaste women be forgiven by Allah? Yes [24:5], No [24:23] !

Refutation28

Key words in 24:5 ignored by the author.

We read in 21:98:
The words of 24:23 read:

"Surely, those who falsely accuse married women who are pious believers have incurred condemnation in this life and in the Hereafter; they have incurred a horrendous retribution."

Now when we read 24:5, we read the words:

"If they repent afterwards and reform, then GOD is Forgiver, Merciful."

The words "afterwards" means after they have received the punishment which is detailed in 24:4. Moreover, because God is the Most Merciful, He will forgive those who commit such a sin only if they "repent and reform".
To conclude, those who commit the sin of falsely accusing married women will be severely punished by God, except those of them who repent and reform after committing such a sin.
Once again the contradiction is due to poor understanding of the Quran.

claim29: Numerical discrepancies: How many gardens are there in paradise? ONE [as stated in 39:73, 41:30, 57:21, 79:41] or MANY [18:31, 22:23, 35:33, 78:32]?

Refutation29
Verses [ 39:73, 41:30, 57:21, 79:41 ] do not speak about gardens in paradise, they speak of paradise itself.

The reply to this trivial claim is two-fold. First, and by reading verses [39:73, 41:30, 57:21, 79:41] we see that they speak of paradise in general. They do not speak of how many gardens there are in paradise. In that respect they do not contradict verses [18:31, 22:23, 35:33, 78:32] that speak of many gardens in paradise.

Second, and more importantly, all descriptions of Heaven and Hell throughout the Quran are allegorical. The Quran tells us that these descriptions are allegorical, whenever such descriptions occur as independent statements, not within a general subject. See 2:24-26, 13:35, and 47:15.

The word "Mathal" (allegory) is used in these verses. Linguistically, the word "Mathal" in these verses can be removed, and we still have perfect sentences. But it is there because the descriptions of Heaven and Hell are allegorical.

What Heaven and Hell are really like is far beyond our comprehension. Hence the need for allegory. How can one describe, for example, the taste of chocolate to a person who never tasted chocolate? Allegory will have to be used. The person has to wait to actually taste chocolate in order to know what chocolate tastes like. Whatever allegory we use to describe the taste of chocolate can never approximate the real thing.

claim30: More contradictions! The new revelation confirms the old [2:97] or substitutes it [16:101]?

Refutation30
The Quran confirms the source of the previous Scripture and substitutes some of its laws.

[2:97]"Say, "Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (Quran) into your heart, in accordance with GOD's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers."

[16:101]"When we substitute one revelation in place of another, and GOD is fully aware of what He reveals, they say, "You made this up!" Indeed, most of them do not know."

By reading these two verses it becomes difficult to see any contradiction. The revelation of the Quran indeed confirmed that previous scripture were also sent by God (Torah, Injil .....etc).

However, some of the laws prescribed in these older Scripture were substituted with new laws in the Quran.
An example of that is the fact that sexual intercourse between married couples was prohibited at all times during fasting. However, in the Quran it was made permissible between sunset and sunrise.

claim31: The Quran is PURE Arabic? [16:103] but there are numerous foreign, non-Arabic words in it.

Refutation31
Wrong translation, plus wrong understanding of the meaning of perfect language.

[16:103]"We are fully aware that they say, "A human being is teaching him!" The tongue of the source they hint at is non-Arabic, and this is a perfect Arabic tongue."

First, the word used in the verse to describe the Arabic of the Quran is 'Mubeen' which translates as Perfect or Clear. The word used by the author, which is "Pure" is not accurate.

Second, any language in the world has in it many words from other languages. That does not make it imperfect. If we look at the English language as an example, we find hundreds of words that derive from other languages. The word 'kiosk' is originally Polish, while the phrase tete-a-tete is originally French ....... etc.

These words, and hundreds others, although of foreign origin, have become part of the English vocabulary.
Since these originally foreign words have found their way into the English vocabulary, their use is well within the use of 'Perfect English'. 'Perfect English' is thus a question of a script that is written in correct grammar.
The same applies to Arabic or any other language.

claim32: Did Jesus die already? Surah 3:144 states that all messengers died before Muhammad. But 4:158 claims that Jesus was raised to God (alive?).

Refutation32
Incorrect interpretation of 3:144 plus poor understanding of what takes place when the righteous depart this world.

First, we read 3:144:

"Muhammad was no more than a messenger like the messengers before him. Should he die or get killed, would you turn back on your heels? Anyone who turns back on his heels, does not hurt GOD in the least. GOD rewards those who are appreciative."

It is clear that there is nothing in this verse about the death of all messengers before Muhammad.
It is a good thing to pause here and present a brief outline of the concept of the death of the righteous according to the Quran, and also the Quranic explanation of the death of Jesus.

The Righteous Do Not Really Die, they Go Straight to Heaven

"Do not think that those who are killed in the cause of God are dead; they are alive at their Lord, being provided for." (3:169)

"Do NOT say about those who are killed in the cause of God, "They are dead." For they are alive, but you do not perceive." (2:154)

These verses and other similar ones, tell us that although the righteous depart this world, and to the people around they look like they have died; in reality THE RIGHTEOUS DO NOT DIE. When their lives on earth come to the predetermined end, the angel of death simply invites them to leave their earthly bodies and move on to Heaven.
We learn from 89:27-30 that God invites the believers' souls to: "Enter My Paradise."

As far as people on earth are concerned, the righteous appear to "die." People do not realize that the righteous simply leave their bodies, and move on to Paradise. The verses shown above are self explanatory. In 36:26-27, we see the best evidence that the righteous go to Paradise, while their friends and relatives are still living on earth. Just like a group of people going on holiday to Hawaii and waiting for their friends to join them. See also 16:32 & 6:60-62.

Jesus' Death
The Quran tells us that the soul of Jesus was raised before the arrest and crucifixion of his physical body. Thus, his persecutors arrested, tortured, and crucified an empty body - Jesus was already gone to the world of souls (3:55, 4:157).

Interestingly enough, the fact that God saved Jesus from the torture of crucifixion by raising his soul before his arrest, is confirmed by a number of Biblical verses.
Let us first read the Quranic reference to this issue and then the Biblical verses.
"They plotted and schemed, but so did God, and God is the best schemer. Thus, God said, "O Jesus, I am putting you to death, and raising you to Me; I will save you from the disbelievers." 3:54-55

"They claimed that they killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of God! In fact, they never killed him; they never crucified him; they were led to believe that they did." 4:157

These verses confirm the following matters:
1- That God raised the soul of Jesus prior to his prosecution and crucifixion.
2- That the enemies of Jesus did not triumph over him.

Now let us read the Biblical version:
1- "In the days of his earthly life, he offered up prayers, with loud cries and tears to God who was able to save him from death and he was favorably heard for his godly fear" Hebrews 5:7
This very significant verse indicates that upon hearing the prayers of Jesus, God has saved him from death. In other words Jesus did not die on the cross.

The words God who was able to save him from death correspond to the Quranic words "save you from the disbelievers" in 3:55

The verse tells us that Jesus "offered up prayers" and that his prayers were "favorably heard", which confirms that God saved Jesus from dying by the hands of his enemy.

The Church may argue that the prayers of Jesus took place when he was in the grave and before being resurrected. However, this is in contradiction to the words of the verse: "In the days of his earthly life". The words "earthly life" state that Jesus "offered up prayers" while he was alive on earth, and not dead in the grave.

2- The same conclusion can be reached from the famous prophecy in Psalms:
"My God, my God, why have thou forsaken me? I was cast upon you from birth from my mother's womb. You have been my God, be not far from me for trouble is near, for there is no one to help. For dogs have surrounded me. The Assembly of the wicked have enclosed me but you, O Lord, do not be far from me................ you have answered me." Psalms 22
The words "you have answered me" again indicate that God saved Jesus from death.

3- This is also confirmed by the following verse:
"But you, O Lord be merciful to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them ……..my enemy does not triumph over me." Psalms 41:10-11

The words "raise me up" so that "my enemy does not triumph over me" also support the theory of the raising of the soul of Jesus before his enemy triumphs over him (before being crucified).
Once again these words correspond perfectly with the Quranic words raising you to Me; I will save you from the disbelievers.

4- Other verses indicate that God had raised the soul of Jesus sometime before the crucifixion and that the one that was crucified by the Romans was no more than a moving but soulless body, similar to the body of one who goes into a coma, with his body functions still in operation, yet clinically dead. One in that state would thus offer no response :
"Herod was extremely pleased to see Jesus. From the reports about him he had wanted for a long time to see him, and he was hoping to see him work some miracles. He questioned Jesus at considerable length, but Jesus made no response. The chief priests and scribes were at hand to accuse him vehemently. Herod and his guards then treated him with contempt and insult." [ Luke 23:8-11 ]

claim33: From among all nations or from Abraham's seed? Surah 29:27 states that all prophets came from Abraham's seed. But 16:36 claims that Allah raised messengers from among every people.

Refutation33
29:27 does not say that all messengers came from Abraham's seed

A- The words of 19:71 are as follows:
To expose this blatant error, let us read 29:27:

"We granted him (Abraham) Isaac and Jacob, we assigned to his descendants prophethood and the scriptures, we endowed him with his due recompense in this life, and in the Hereafter he will surely be with the righteous."

The verse clearly says that God assigned to the descendants of Abraham prophethood and the Scripture. The verse does NOT say that all prophets/messengers came from Abraham's seed.
The reader can read for himself and expose the errors of the author.

claim34: Astronomical errors? The stars and the moon. The Qur'an teaches that there are seven heavens one above the other [67:3, 71:15], and that the stars are in the lower heaven [67:5, 37:6, 41:12], but the moon is depicted as being in/inside the seven heavens [71:16], even though in reality the stars are much further away from the earth than the moon.

Refutation34

The seven universes are one inside the other.
The 7th universe, which is the smallest of the seven universes, and which is the innermost, and which we live in, is surrounded by the 6th universe. The 5th universe surrounds the 6th ...and so on, till we get to the 1st universe, which is the greatest and outermost universe.

In that respect, anything that lies inside the 7th universe is also inside the 6th, 5th...... up to the 1st universe, since the 7th universe lies at the centre of all universes.

The moon, sun, stars plus all the galaxies and the farthest heavily bodies (quasars) all lie inside the 7th and smallest universe. That is the universe in which we live. The moon, all the stars we see in the sky, plus all the galaxies we see are all part of the innermost 7th universes. With this in mind, we can read all the verses quoted by the author and see no contradiction.

Claim35: The Change of hierarchy of the prophets!! Some verses say they are equal (suras 3:84;2:285;2:136) but then some prophets are elevated above the others, sura 2;253

Refutation35

Wrong interpretation.
If we read the verses (2:136, 2:285 and 3:84) we see that God commands all believers not to make any distinction between any of His messengers:

[3:84]"Say, "We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them. To Him alone we are submitters."

However, in 2:253 we are told that God Himself elevated some messengers above others.

[2:253]"These messengers; we blessed some of them more than others. For example, GOD spoke to one, and we raised some of them to higher ranks. And we gave Jesus, son of Mary, profound miracles and supported him with the Holy Spirit."

God is free to distinguish some messengers over others, after all it is God who created us all. However, the command to the believers is simple and clear, and that is the human being is not to make any distinction among God's messengers.

claim36: Is the messenger allowed to seek forgiveness for his people or not? In 4:64 he is allowed, while in 9:80 he is not!

Refutation36

The author has not researched the two verses properly.

When we read these verses we can see that they speak of two completely different types of people.

"Had they, when they wronged their souls, come to you and prayed to GOD for forgiveness, and the messenger prayed for their forgiveness, they would have found GOD Redeemer, Most Merciful." 4:64

"Whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them - even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy times - GOD will not forgive them. This is because they disbelieve in GOD and His messenger. GOD does not guide the wicked people." 9:80

In 4:64 God is speaking about those who have wronged their souls but have turned back to God and asked for His forgiveness. The fact that they asked forgiveness from God denotes that they believe in God, and for that we are told that "they would have found GOD Redeemer, Most Merciful."

On the other hand, those spoken of in 9:80 are described by the words: "they disbelieve in GOD and His messenger" ...and because they are disbelievers, we are told that "GOD will not forgive them"

From these two verses we learn that forgiveness can be asked for any believer who repents and reforms, but may never be asked for disbelievers. No contradiction exists between the two verses.

claim37: Is the messenger allowed to excuse some from taking part in battle or not? In 9:43 he is reprimanded by Allah for doing so, yet in 24:62 he is told he may give permission to whoever he pleases!

Refutation37
Once again the subject is categorically different in the two verses.

"GOD has pardoned you: why did you give them permission (to stay behind), before you could distinguish those who are truthful from the liars?" 9:43

"The true believers are those who believe in GOD and His messenger, and when they are with him in a community meeting, they do not leave him without permission. Those who ask permission are the ones who do believe in GOD and His messenger. If they ask your permission, in order to tend to some of their affairs, you may grant permission to whoever you wish, and ask GOD to forgive them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful." 24:62

If we read the two or three verses before 9:43 we clearly see that verse 43 speaks specifically about going out for battle while 24:62 is talking about leaving a community meeting to attend to some personal matters!
Just as is the case in any modern day country, no one is allowed to dodge military service except with a legitimate excuse, however any one wishing to be pardoned from a social or religious meeting does not need an urgent excuse.

This is exactly what these verses are saying. In the case of war, the prophet was commanded not to give permission to those wishing to stay behind unless he verifies their excuse and sort the genuine from the others.
Verse 24:62 speaks of a community meeting, and thus there is no need for people to produce excuses to be pardoned.

claim38: Can man really control the sun and moon? In 16:12 we are told that the sun and moon are controlled (subject to) by man!!! can we turn off the sun ? or alter the orbit of the moon ? !!!

Refutation38
incorrect translation of key words.

[16:12]"He has ordained, in your service, the Night and the Day, as well as the Sun and the Moon. Also the Stars are ordained by His Command. These are (sufficient) proofs for people who understand."

The verse does not say that the sun, moon and stars are subject to our commands, but ordained by God for our service.

The Arabic word used is 'Sakhar' which means (ordained).
The words "ordained by His Command" confirm that these heavenly bodies are controlled, and ordained by God. Where did the author get the idea that they are controlled by man is indeed a mystery!
Indeed the sun, moon and the earth have been ordained to very precise specifications for the service of mankind . The following are some examples:

1- If the sun was closer to the earth, present distance being 93 million miles, the temperature on earth would rise sharply causing the evaporation of oceans and rivers and the extermination of all life. If the sun was much further away the earth would freeze to death.

2- If the size of the earth was somewhat less than it's present size, say the size of the moon, it's gravity would have been much weaker. That would result in the failure of the earth to retain it's atmosphere or water vapour, and thus no life would have been possible. If the size of the earth, on the other hand, was larger than it's present size, say the size of Saturn or Jupiter, the gravity would have been too strong. That would cause the atmosphere to be compressed to much lower heights resulting in much higher air pressure. That would also abolish life on earth.

3- If the moon was closer to the earth, the tides would rise causing gigantic waves that would destroy life on islands and coastal areas. If the moon was further away from the earth the tides would come to a standstill leading to the stagnation of seas , the result of which would be grave damage to marine life. These very precise measurements of such variables as distance, mass, speed………..etc. are referred to in the following verses:

"The sun and the moon precisely computed..." 55:5

4- The earth spins on it's axis once every 24 hours. If it didn't spin, the oceans would empty all their waters and if it spun much faster it would disperse into empty space.
The spinning movement is also responsible for the night and day, without which one half of the earth would be under continuous sunlight and heat up excessively while the other half would be submerged in total darkness and freeze to death.

The Quran speaks of the spinning of the Earth by saying:

"He (God) coils the night onto the day and coils the day onto the night" 39:5

The word "coils" is quite accurate in describing the spinning movement.

5- The earth rotates round the sun once every 365.25 days. Whilst doing so it is tilted on it's axis at an angle of 33 degrees. As a result , the seasons occur making it possible for the habitation of the planet. If the earth was not tilted on its axis the poles would have been submerged in continuous cold darkness preventing the seasonal thaw of the polar ice. The accumulating ice would eventually result in unshifting frozen poles and little water elsewhere.

6- If the earth's crust had been thicker than it's present thickness all the oxygen would have been absorbed into the earth. Without oxygen no life would be possible. Similarly, if the oceans were much deeper, all the oxygen and carbon dioxide would have been absorbed into the oceans with similar results.All these precise specifications were referred to in the following verse:

"It is He who created the heavens and the earth in true proportions." 6:73

In that respect, it is evident how the sun, earth and the moon are ordained by God to very precise attributes in service of mankind.

claim39: In 2:184 a rich man is allowed to buy himself out of the fast by feeding an indigent. The following verse (2:185) allows no compensation.

Refutation39

No mention of the imaginary 'rich man' anywhere in 2:184

[2:184]"Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or travelling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.

[2:185]"Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or travelling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify GOD for guiding you, and to express your appreciation."

Nowhere in verse 184 do we read about any privileges granted to the rich to dodge the fasting! This claim by the author is purely a creation of his imagination! The choice of feeding a poor person (in place of fasting) is granted to those who can fast "but with great difficulty" and not to those who are rich !!! The word rich (or any synonym of rich) does not appear in either verses.

Hence, the law of fasting is as follows:
1- All those who are in good health are required to fast the month of Ramadan (regardless of their bank balance!!).
2- Those who are travelling on long journeys, or who are ill, may "substitute the same number of other days" at a later date.
3- Those who cannot fast without experiencing great difficulty (e.g. diabetic, or other serious illness sufferers) may "substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast".
4- It is made clear in these verses that God does not require to place any hardship on the believers for observing their fasting........"GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship" and thus the concessions given for those with genuine excuses.

claim40: How long before widows may re-marry? In 2:234 they are to wait 4 months and 10 days after their husband's death, which is changed to one year in 2:240.

Refutation40
the subject of the two verses is completely different.

[2:234]"Those who die and leave wives, their widows shall wait four months and ten days (before they remarry)."

This verse indeed speaks about the time a widowed wife should wait after her husband's death before re-marrying. The reason for that wait is to make sure she is not carrying the child of the dead husband. So that in the case that she finds herself pregnant the child should be named after his dead father and not the new husband

Now by reading 2:240, we clearly see that the subject is completely different:

[2:240]"Those who die and leave wives, a will shall provide their wives with support (alimony) for a year, provided they stay within the same household. If they leave, you commit no sin by letting them do whatever they wish, so long as righteousness is maintained. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise."

Immediately we see that the subject here is providing an alimony for the widowed wife for a complete year. The verse also says that if she leaves, after the prescribed 4 months and 10 days, to get married, then the alimony is discontinued (since she will have a husband to support her).

Also note that the words "If they leave" are linked with the words "so long as righteousness is maintained" or in other words, if they leave to re-marry after the prescribed period of 4 months and 10 days has elapsed, then they are acting within their rights.

Therefore the subject of 2:234 is the time a widowed wife should wait before re-marrying, while the subject of 2:240 is the period a widowed wife is entitled for alimony from the dead husband's will, that being one year. The alimony is discontinued if the widowed wife re-marries before the year is over.

claim41: Fairy tales or fiction? Allah keeps those who trust in him, including a dog, without food or water for as long as he likes, as they sleep for 309 years with their eyes open and their ears closed in a cave (18:9-25) !!

Refutation41

Archeological finds verify the incident of the sleepers of the cave.

Before dealing with this claim, it must be pointed out that there is nothing in these verses to say that while the sleepers of the cave had been sleeping they had their eyes open. This is, as is the habit of the author, a clear addition to the words of the Quran.

In these verses we are told about the miracle of the seven sleepers of Ephesus.
In 1928, Franz Miltner, an Austrian archeologist discovered the tomb of the seven sleepers of Ephesus. Their history is well documented in several encyclopedias.

Ephesus is located about 200 miles south of ancient Nicene, and 30 miles south of today's Izmir in Turkey. The dwellers of the cave were young Christians who wanted to follow the teachings of Jesus, and worship God alone. They were fleeing the persecution of neo-christians who proclaimed a corrupted Christianity three centuries after Jesus, following the Nicene Conferences, when the Trinity doctrine was announced.

For more information search one of search engines for Franz Miltner, also some information is given in a translated midieval book found at the following URL ....
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/7sleepers.html

claim42: Incorrect astronomical facts! 25:45-46 maintains that it is the sun which moves to create shadows. Yet, I have always been taught that it was the rotation of the earth which caused shadows to move, while the sun remained quite still!

Refutation42
Incorrect translation of 25:45-46

There is nothing in these two verses that says that the sun moves to create shadows! Let us read the two verses:

[25:45-46]"Have you not seen how your Lord designed the shadow? If He willed, He could have made it fixed. We then designed the sun as its pointer (indicator). Then We withdraw it (the shadow) unto Us a gradual withdrawal."

By reading these verses we note the following:
1- The position of the sun in the sky acts as an indicator to the length of the shadow.
2- No words in these verses speak of the movement of the sun to create shadows.
3- The Arabic word 'Qabadnah' (withdraw it) in verse 46, is in the masculine form, thus it refers to the shadow and not to the sun. The word 'Zil' (shadow) is a masculine Arabic word. If the reference was made to the sun (Shams), which is a feminine Arabic word, the word used would have been 'Qabadnaha' ...........

Thus the movement, spoken of in verse 46, and which the author incorrectly ascribed to the sun, is in fact the movement or change in the length of the shadow on the ground.

claim43: Can Muslims ask for mercy for their parents? In 17:24 we are told that the believers should ask for mercy for their parents, yet this is cancelled in 9:113!

Refutation43

Key words ignored by the author.

"Your Lord has decreed that you shall not worship except Him, and your parents shall be honored. As long as one or both of them live, you shall never say to them, "Uff" (the slightest gesture of annoyance), nor shall you shout at them; you shall treat them amicably. And lower for them the wings of humility, and kindness, and say, "My Lord, have mercy on them, for they have raised me from infancy." 17:23-24

"Neither the prophet, nor those who believe shall ask forgiveness for the idol worshipers, even if they were their nearest of kin, once they realize that they are destined for Hell." 9:113

The claim is that the bold words in 17:23-24 contradict the bold words in 9:113.

Once again, there is no contradiction between the two verses.

To clarify that, we must study these two verses together. By doing so, we can deduce the following:

1- In 17:23-24, we read "As long as one or both of them live" and the words "you shall treat them amicably."

These words indicate that the subject of the verse is the parents who are still alive. We may ask God to show mercy for our living parents. Once they are dead, the Quran confirms, in no uncertain manner, that all intercesssion will be useless. Once we die, our records are sealed and the Judgement rests in God's hand alone.

2- Furthermore the words "once they realize that they are destined for Hell" (9:113) confirm that it is prohibited to ask forgiveness for the idol worshippers, whether they are dead or still alive, even if they were ones own parents.
God does not accept a plea of forgiveness for the idol worshippers. The story of Abraham's plea for forgiveness for his father, and how it was rejected by God is a good example (9:114).

To conclude, a plea for God's mercy for our loved ones who are alive is permitted, provided they are not idol worshippers. Moreover, no plea for God's mercy is accepted for the idol worshippers, even if they are our own parents, and whether they are alive or dead.

claim44: How merciful is Allah's mercy? He has prescribed mercy for himself [6:12], yet he does not guide some, even though he could [6:35, 14:4].

Refutation44

It is not God who chooses not to guide some, it is the evil ones who insist on not accepting the guidance.

"Say, 'To whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth?' Say, 'To GOD.' He has decreed that
mercy is His attribute." 6:12

"If their rejection gets to be too much for you, you should know that even if you dug a tunnel through the earth, or climbed a ladder into the sky, and produced a miracle for them (they still would not believe). Had GOD willed, He could have imposed guidance on them all. Therefore, do not behave like the ignorant ones." 6:35

What the author wants to say in reality is how can God 'decree that mercy is His attribute' , yet refrain from guiding some even though He is able to guide all?

The answer to this question, which in fairness is one of the very few sensible questions posed by the author, reference must be made to the following key words:

1- "you should know that even if you dug a tunnel through the earth, or climbed a ladder into the sky, and produced a miracle for them (they still would not believe)" ......... these words indicate that it is not God who willed that these people go astray. God sends the guidance for everybody, but the evil ones will never believe even if they are shown the greatest of miracles!

For that, it is they who choose to be disbelievers, in spite of the guidance that was sent to all mankind (them included).

2- The Arabic words 'Lauw sha Allah, lagamaahum ala al hoda' which translates Had GOD willed, He could have imposed guidance on them all indicate that God is able to impose belief on any human, but what is the merit of belief if it is imposed?

When Jesus came to give the guidance to the world, God was able to force the people at the time of Jesus to be believers, why did God not do that then? The answer to this question is the same, whether at the time of Jesus, or at the time of the revelation of the Quran. The answer will be the same till the end of time. Man has to earn faith, and not to have it imposed on him.

It follows to say that God does not prevent anyone from becoming a believer. God sends guidance through the messengers and the Scripture. This guidance is sent to all humanity. However, it is the pure in heart who accept the truth of the Scripture and chose to worship God.

Now we come to the third verse:

"We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. He is the Almighty, the Most Wise." 14:4

The bold words in this verse "GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills" once again confirm that the ones who are sent astray, are only reaping the result of their wickedness. God does not lead astray those who are good in heart, but He allows the wicked to be led astray due to their wickedness.

It is important here to read the following verse which confirms this meaning:

"Had GOD known of any good in them (the wicked ones), He would have made them able to hear and receive (the guidance). Even if He made them hear, they still would turn away in aversion." 8:23

This verse once again confirms that God is fully aware that these wicked ones will NEVER believe no matter what guidance is given to them. Because of that, the fact that they are led astray (with God's knowledge) is their own doing and not out of God's own preference.

Christianity Etc › Re: Quran Contradiction: Truth Or Fallacy by usisky(op): 6:00pm On Jan 25, 2011*

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Computers › Re: Electronic Circuit Projects by usisky(m): 4:11pm On Jan 25, 2011

for ur electronic chips and other comonents u can visit www.microscale-embedded.com. they are based in Kaduna, i've visited their office in kaduna recently, and they are doing a good job.

Computers › Re: Electronic Circuit Projects by usisky(m): 3:41pm On Jan 25, 2011

wise3g:
a little complex.
http://www.wise3g.com

it is not as complex as u think. actually its quite easy.

firstly, if u design using intelligent devices like microprocessors, microcontrollers or ASCIS,PLC or FPGA or DSPs. then the task is just as easy as any other design u may think of.

1. u need a gps receiver
2. u need a gsm modem or a mobile phone whose interface is easy to use.

3. u need to understand the AT-command set
4.know the bus interface u are using,NOKIA(M-bus or F-bus) most other phones RS-232.

start reading and researching, !

Computers › Re: Electronic Circuit Projects by usisky(m): 3:26pm On Jan 25, 2011

FesDan:
Hello Guys, I am what you call "that NEW guy on the forum" nice things are happening here, keep it up.

yes, I need a good circuit that can double it input voltage and be able to handle a load current of about 2 to 5amps. let say the input is 12v30amps, the output should be 24v(2 to 5amps), can anyone HELP? Need it for a project.

you can send it to my box :festusdaniel@rocketmail.com

Thanks

FesDan

@fesdan

It depends on the kind of load u are considering. Is it an ac or dc driven load. If it is a dc load, then a simple DC-DC converter will do. Either the flyback configuration using half-bridge or full-bridge mode or even the mondane boost converter.these are high frequency switching techiques that require very light transformer or inductor as the case may be. They are called swithc mode power supplies(SMPS). If the load is an ac load, then u need to desing a small ac-inverter to the the job. Some little calculations are needed to get the design right. I will design u a cct. And send it to via ut maila fter u tell me the kind of load. thanks

Computers › Re: Electronic Circuit Projects by usisky(m): 3:12pm On Jan 25, 2011

iukpe:
I have started work on constructing an 8 camera DVR sequencer. My need for this system is to allow my 4 channel DVR periodically record activity from 8 cameras. It should switch between 8 cameras at a predetermined sequence which of course will give priority to major camersa and just do reference recordings to some of the cameras. My schematic is schetchy but i will post it here eventually. the heart of the design is simple using a simple 555 timer and a 4017 decade counter. My switching will be achieved via 4 miniature relays.

@iukpe

hi, am an embedded systems designer. what u seem to want to achieve, is a video router i rekon. your realisation is a little outdated. to keep with the trend of state of the art design,just like the white man will do it, all u need is to get a video matrix cross-point switch and that will do the job. thanks.

Science/Technology › Embedded Systems- The Way Forward by usisky(op): 12:18pm On Jan 06, 2011*

Do u want to find out what embedded systems are? or are u already familiar with it?

As an embedded systems designer, i will be giving u all the necessary information to my best of knowledge regarding the subject of discussion. As a graduate of electrical/computer engineering, i have been designing electronic systems/projects for my mates during school days and still doing so on request.

Embedded systems design is simply a fusion of many disciplines, e.g, hardware design(electronics), computer programming. i believe its a promising area to begin to look into. Embedded systems are the heart of virtually every system u can think of today.from the navigational system driving your airplane, to the microwave oven in your house.even the very mobile phones we use daily are classified as embedded systems. becoming an embedded systems designer opens door for u in a variety of disciplines, such as, robotics(mechatronics) , Avionics, Automobile and a lot more. i invite all curious minds to look into this promising area of technology. All that is required of u is, knowledge of electronics design, computer programming(assembly,high-level), and a knowledge of programming processors, microcontroller, DSPs and others.

below is a glimpse of the projects i have built with my colleague over the years. if u need help on a project u intend to embark on , or u want one built for u, then feel free to consult me. u are welcome to share ur ideas too.thanks

• Digital temperature logger.with logs saved on an SD card in stand alone mode or hosted by a PC
• Digital pressure logger. with logs saved on an SD card in stand alone mode or hosted by a PC
• Radio frequency identification(RFID)
• Fingerprint scanning for access control
• Precision programmable electronic fuses
• Programmable AC/DC overvoltage/undervoltage monitoring
• Intelligent Voltage stabilizer
• Mains frequency monitoring
• Phase angle/pwm controllers
• LED solid state lighting(replacement for florescent and incandescent lamps)
• Solar powered solid state lighting systems
• Smart DC/AC conveters(inveters) using MOSFETS or IGBTs
• DC-DC conveters (choppers) e.g for laptops
• AC/DC and AC/AC converter systems
• Automated lighting intensity control for bulbs used in utility conservation systems
• Automated fan speed controller, based on ambient temperature level. User programmable(manually or with IR control)
• FM infra red earphone for HI-FI audio
• High-tech subwoofer systems with acoustic deficiency cancellation
• Digital audio record/playback for voice messaging and announcements.
• Digital calendar/Reminder/Alarm system
• Digital portable notebook, using normal LCDs or GRAPHIC LCDs
• GSM monitoring and control, utilizing SMS or DTMF schemes.
• Automated LAN cable tester with cable type/speed and defect detection
• Digital IC(integrated circuit) tester
• Customizable matrix crosspoint swithching for audio or video
• Electronic teaching aid for kids or adult education
• Electronic student attendance marker, employing fingerprint or RFID
• Ultrasonic intrusion detection and monitoring
• Passive infra red(PIR) intrusion detection and monitoring. Employs black body radiation
• Vehicle(robotic) guidance. Wirelessly guided, upto 40km
• Robotic end-effector(manipulator), for precision pick-and-place applications
• Digital ammeter/Voltmeter, for AC/DC
• Oscilloscope input expander
• Electronic pasturization and preservation unit, for dairy products
• GSM/GPS car tracker
• Multi-digit matrix LED scrolling displays. With wireless message update or via pc-serial port
• Multi-drop wireless intercom system
• Short-range/Long-range FM transmitters, utilizing crystal or varactor diode modulation
• Instant messaging system utilizing dedicated hardware
• Multi-user based access control for Door Security system.with admin control over the pc.
• Keyboard Interfacing
• Digital thermometer
• Ultrasonic car collision avoidance system
• Solar Position(tracking) Control
• Fluid Temperature Control using PWM
• Prepaid Billing Mechanism for Energy Meters
• RF Based Wireless Data Transfer
• Appliance Control Using RF Communication
• RFID Attendance System.
• Implementing Process (Temperature) Control and monitoring system
• Design and Implementation of wireless Home security system.

Science/Technology › Embedded Systems- The Way Forward by usisky(op): 1:36pm On Dec 27, 2010*

HI there the young and vibrant minds of the future!

Are u into electronics designs; are u into the use of microprocessors,microcontrollers, DSPs, PLCs? then! u could well be on your way to becoming an embedded systems designer/developer.

As graduates of electrical/computer engineering, i and a friend/colleague, have an extensive insight into the word of embedded systems development. We have been designing product oriented projects for students since our days in school and still doing so today. Building projects for students have really improved our knowledge over time.

I welcome anybody who is interested in inquiring what this great future is all about. u can also ask question as regards embedded systems in general.

what does it take to become an embedded systems designer/developer? well! some background in electronics, programing(assembly, C , VB, or other).

i know u will like to know more about what embedded systems are. but i will reserve that till when asked from the audience. but know this; embedded systems are everywhere around u, from your pesky looking microwave , to washing machine , your mobile phones , airplanes , robotic systems and a host of others.

below is just some of the lists of projects we have embarked on earlier.

• Digital temperature logger
• Digital pressure logger
• Radio frequency identification(RFID)
• Fingerprint scanning for access control
• Precision programmable electronic fuses
• Programmable AC/DC overvoltage/undervoltage monitoring
• Intelligent Voltage stabilizer
• Mains frequency monitoring
• Phase angle/pwm controllers
• LED solid state lighting(replacement for florescent and incandescent lamps)
• Solar powered solid state lighting systems
• Smart DC/AC conveters(inveters) using MOSFETS or IGBTs
• DC-DC conveters (choppers) e.g for laptops
• AC/DC and AC/AC converter systems
• Automated lighting intensity control for bulbs used in utility conservation systems
• Automated fan speed controller, based on ambient temperature level. User programmable(manually or with IR control)
• FM infra red earphone for HI-FI audio
• High-tech subwoofer systems with acoustic deficiency cancellation
• Digital audio record/playback for voice messaging and announcements.
• Digital calendar/Reminder/Alarm system
• Digital portable notebook, using normal LCDs or GRAPHIC LCDs
• GSM monitoring and control, utilizing SMS or DTMF schemes.
• Automated LAN cable tester with cable type/speed and defect detection
• Digital IC(integrated circuit) tester
• Customizable matrix crosspoint swithching for audio or video
• Electronic teaching aid for kids or adult education
• Electronic student attendance marker, employing fingerprint or RFID
• Ultrasonic intrusion detection and monitoring
• Passive infra red(PIR) intrusion detection and monitoring. Employs black body radiation
• Vehicle(robotic) guidance. Wirelessly guided, upto 40km
• Robotic end-effector(manipulator), for precision pick-and-place applications
• Digital ammeter/Voltmeter, for AC/DC
• Oscilloscope input expander
• Electronic pasturization and preservation unit, for dairy products
• GSM/GPS car tracker
• Multi-digit matrix LED scrolling displays
• Multi-drop wireless intercom system
• Short-range/Long-range FM transmitters, utilizing crystal or varactor diode modulation
• Instant messaging system utilizing dedicated hardware
• Password based Door Security system
• Digital Visitor Counter
• Ring Tone generator
• Keyboard Interfacing
• Digital thermometer
• Service Sector Drive Smartcard System
• Ultrasonic car collision avoidance system
• Intelligent Electronic Voting Machine
• Solar Position(tracking) Control
• Data Transfer Between Two Microcontrollers using IR Communication
• Automatic Cooling Mechanism for Domestic Applications
• Fluid Temperature Control using PWM
• Prepaid Billing Mechanism for Energy Meters
• RF Based Wireless Data Transfer
• Appliance Control Using RF Communication
• RFID Attendance System.
• Interactive Voice Response System for college Automation
• Implementing Process (Temperature) Control and monitoring system.
• Implementing Wireless PC to PC Communication using RF
• Design and Implementation of wireless Home security system.

New ideas are welcomed.

EMAIL: usisky1@gmail.com

Islam › Re: Usisky : Please Lets Have A Live Debate by usisky(m): 8:44am On Dec 04, 2010

@Lagosboy

Yes lagosboy , its been a year since u last summoned me to a debate. But since u and your allies (moderators) decided to boot me outta NL, maybe i had no other choice than to stay away.

I will answer your questions, but i will comment on your post b4 that.

Your quote from above:

“Please you want to use the quran strictly but before i can accept this i will like to know if you understand the arabic language. The quran wasnt revealed in english and we can never suceed in a debate using the quran in english language.”

Again, u have displayed your lack of understanding of the quran,and the nature of GOD. I wonder, do u ponder on what u put down here on NL? Cos if u understood the quran yourself , u won’t put down such a statement. Have u ever asked yourself why the quran was revealed in arabic. So u believe an understanding of arabic, gives a better understanding of quran? How about those who do not understand arabic, are u saying their understanding of the quran is vague. U see why u do not understand the nature of GOD. If ask u and any other muslim for that matter, that, who is the quran meant for? U’ll all say all of mankind, just as stated in the quran. Then why do u insist that an understanding of arabic is required? Are u saying GOD is not aware of this? Is it possible for the whole world to know arabic? If not, then the quran is only for those little percentage who can speak arabic. The omnipotent, omniscient GOD who revealed the quran knows better than u do, and thats why arabic is not a criteria for understanding the quran. Let me prove to u from the ultimate yardstick (Quran) once again.

Point number one: (Reason for reavealing the quran in arabic)

Firstly, the only reason the quran was revealed in arabic, is because the conveyor of the messenge(prophet) was an arabian. If the quran was in another language, how would he have been able to convey the message to his people? Imagine given an arabic speaking prophet a scripture recited in English. GOD is wiser than u think.

[12:2] We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, that you may understand.
[12:3] We narrate to you the most accurate history through the revelation of this Quran. Before this, you were totally unaware.

There u have the proof, accept or decline. Your choice.

Point number two: (Arabic, not a criteria for understanding the quran for true believers)

Language is Irrelevant

[41:44] If we made it a non-Arabic Quran they would have said, "Why did it come down in that language?" Whether it is Arabic or non-Arabic, say, "For those who believe, it is a guide and healing. As for those who disbelieve, they will be[b] deaf and blind to it, as if they are being addressed from faraway[/b]."

Another proof. So according to the above verse, either u know arabic or not is immaterial, as long as u are true believer(those who do not doubt Quran) . the second half points out something important worth commenting on. According to the second half, whether u have PHD in arabic language, or a professor of the arabic languate, u can't ever understand the Quran, so long as u are a disbeliever(those who GOD, and Quran is not enough for).

The truth is, GOD knows the quran will be translated. It is part of HIS grand scheme, cos the whole world could possobly not know arabic.

So there u have it, Arabic GURU!!!

You also said:

“Also before i can accept to use the quran alone [/b]do you know anything of the following subject on the quran:”

[b]My response:

[17:46] We place shields around their minds, to prevent them from understanding it, and deafness in their ears. And when you preach your Lord, using the[b] Quran alone[/b], they run away in aversion.

U can’t stand the quran Alone, why? As a true believer, how do u prove to a disbeliever that the quran is GODs word, when u yourself do not believe it ALONE suffices.

Let me illustrate one point to you ,so u may fully grasp why arabic is not a criteria. Some verses of the quran are so explicit, and do not require some great degree of arabic knowledge. But yet the muslims do not observe them. So how does that have to do with knowing the arabic language, when in fact u still will not follow it even if u can read it. Understanding is different from reading or knowing.

[72:18] The places of worship(waAnnal masaajida) belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside GOD.

Is the verse above difficult to understand? Does it require extensive arabic knowledge? But how come u and other muslims like u don’t observe it. U still call on the prophets name when in the masjid, even in your “ tashhahud’ you honor the prophet. This is flagrant idolatary.

Another example:
[17:110], , " You shall not utter your Contact Prayers (Salat) too loudly, nor secretly; use a moderate tone.

What part of this verse don’t you and other muslims understand. How come u say some of your salat silently? Oh! I forgot, u have a degree in arabic language.

Truly, u have deserted the quran like it prophesies. I know it isn’t out of you own volition, u were brought-up that way, but now my friend, u are grown and have a mind of your own. Use it.

no wonder the messenger will say on the day of judgment:

[25:30] , "My Lord, my people have deserted this Quran."
[25:31] We also set up against every prophet enemies from among the guilty. Your Lord suffices as a guide, a master.

Finally:

Yes, i do know some arabic, probably not as much u do. Cos with your Naskh wa mansukh,
Asbab nuzul,Balagha (arabic),Nahw (arabic),Adab i doubt if i can compete arabic with u.

LASTLY: u said

“If you also accept you are a muslim , how many pillars are there in islam?”

Yes, i am a muslim(submitter) in the true sense of it, and islam(submission) has got only one PILLAR, and that is – ISLAM(submission).

As u know, islam(submission) , means total submission or surrender of oneself to sovereignty of the one true GOD, the LORD of the heavens and the earth. Without that, all else is useless.

Are u really sure u wanna debate me?

Usisky come for a live debate!!!
Usisky come for a live debate!!!
Usisky come for a live debate!!!

OK!!
OK!!
OK!!

But u have not given me your debating terms neither have u given me the theme or subjects we are to debate on. All u want is to debate me. How do u debate without any debating subject?

I will give u some of the topics to debate, and let see what u make of it.

PEACE!!

@ymozay
How do u do. I will be visiting u guys today. Hope u’ll be home.

@zayhal
Well! Keep waiting. Or you might as well join-in in the debate.

Islam › Re: Is It Mandatory For Women To Wear Hijab by usisky(m): 12:45am On Dec 04, 2010

@chakula

Dear Chakula,
I understand how u feel, ,believe me, i do. I knw how difficult it is for u to abondon the traditions of your fathers, but that does not negate the truth.
Quraniyyun or Quranite or Nineteeners or Rashadite , which ever u decide to pronounce me as, i don’t mind.
Lets look at the word u have coined. Quraniyyun: meaning the followers of the Quran. Praise be to GOD, what a marvelous name there.
Ask yourself this,- what is the Quran? Answer = GODs word.
I didn’t realize sticking to GODs word ALONE was a crime or until u, and the likes.

ADVICE:
U may keep adhering to your sunna. However , u should know that u are not following prophet muhammad, cos the only sunna he ever followed was that of GOD,that is,QUR’AN.
If u think following the prophet as an example is in the way he lead his personal life, like eating, dressing, sleeping ,talking ,walking then u have belittled GOD. For GOD does not think like u do.
Following the prophet as an example is in his way of observing GOD, in his submission(islam) to GOD, which is in the Quran.

@azharuddin
(3:103) , very true.
But one question any intellingent person should be asking is: how come the division amongst the muslims?. This division started not too long after the death of the prophet.what is sunni and what is shi’i ?. What is hanbali, maliki, shafi’i ? is this the islam Muhammad left behind? Certainly not.
If islam had always been the way the prophet left it, this divisions would not exist. The arabs have long corrupted the religion before it ever got to u and i. This is in accordance with a Quranic prophecy.

[9:97] The Arabs are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and the most likely to ignore the laws that GOD has revealed to His messenger. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.

They have long ignored the laws of GOD in the quran. So us following what they taught us blindly, equals ignorance. If anybody continues such blind belief, then the messenger will have this to say to GOD on the day of recompense.

[25:30] The messenger will say, "My Lord, my people have deserted this Quran."

Observe if u will, that the messenger would not complain regarding his so-called hadith or sunna, but rather the Quran. How ironic. He never ever uttered such lies and transgression against the nature of GOD.

This is a prophesy that must come to pass.

@zayhal
Good! Keep to the straight path.
I hope by the teachings of Muhammad, u don’t mean :

1- Teaching that advocates stonning adultrer to death. When in fact u call islam tolerant and peaceful religion. How contradictory can one get.

2- Teaching that encourages putting to death of what they regard as apostates. When GOD in the Quran says- No compulsion in religion and Also who ever refuses your way,say to them- “to u is your way and to me is my way”. What a calamity.

3- The teaching that says majority of women are going to hell. When even in the quran it says even the prophet does not have an idea of his fate.

4- And hundreds upon hundreds of insult and blasphemies against GOD and the prophet that it will take a whole book to expose. Yet u call them teachings of this great prophet of GOD.

People really have abandoned the quran for man-made innovations(hadith and sunna). You have let the enemies of the prophet to have the upper hand.

[6:112] We have permitted the enemies [/b]of every prophet - human and jinn devils -[b] to inspire in each other fancy words, in order to deceive. Had your Lord willed, they would not have done it. You shall disregard them and their fabrications.

[6:113] This is to let the minds of those who do not believe in the Hereafter listen to such fabrications, and accept them, and thus expose their real convictions.

It therefore means, if u truly believe u would meet your LORD, u’ll ignore such fabrications.
I know it is not easy to abandon your old ways, because your mind has being preconditioned. Imagine, abandoning what u know to be the true since childhood to the age which u are now. Do u see now why the christian can’t understand what u preach to them, neither can u understand what he preaches to u. Thats cos your belief systems has been tampered with.

Firstly , to find the truth, u must believe GOD in HIS assertions that the Quran is all u need. If u harbor any doubt about the quran, then the truth is not for you.thats cos GOD puts an invisible shield btw u and the quran so u may not undrestand it.

Nothing is left-out of the Quran. The true believers know this.

[6:38] All the creatures on earth, and all the birds that fly with wings, are communities like you. We did not leave anything out of this book. To their Lord, all these creatures will be summoned.

The question is, do u believe GOD when HE says nothing is left out of the Quran?

SALAAAM!!

@zubeyr

Sallaam. I think u misconstrued lagosboy. From his post, u should automatically know it was directed @ me(usisky).
Salaam.

@Toba

thanks, your acknowledgment is duly observed.

@LAGOSBOY!!!!!!!

ssaalam,

Firstly, i think u don’t even read my posts. U just skim through and neglect it. I doubt if u actually corroborate my proofs with your understanding of the quran or u just keep adhering to your old ways.let me just give a little refutation to your allegations regarding the hijaab idea.

Point number one:

“All the major scholars of islaam right from the beginning up until now have the unanimous opinion that the covering of the head and bosoms of a woman is compulsory in islaam.”

It is a shame that u choose the words of scholars far above that of GOD. Just like the christians and the jews did in the following verse.

[9:31] They have set up their religious leaders and scholars as lords, instead of GOD. Others deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all commanded to worship only one god. There is no god except He. Be He glorified, high above having any partners.

Point number two:

“True hijab does not literally means head cover but in the contaxt of today when hijab is mentioned it is meant a head cover.”

In the context of today, huh

but quran was not revealed today, it was revealed yesterday(more than a millenium ago). So why use the connotation some word has gained today to define the quran of yesterday? Hijaab( veil, barrier, sheild) , but certainly not cover(khimar).

Point number three:

“Khimar: is from the root word Kh Ma Ra and it literarily means to cover, but in practical definition it means a head cover. According to dictionaries it is defined as head cover as well.”

If the word khimar literarily means cover, then what practicality do u need to apply to it to become head-cover. What is wrong with your arabic and your logic? How does cover become head-cover? People, do u sense corruption here?

Lets assume it means head-cover. Now substiute that in 24:31, it then reads

“they shall head-cover their chests(bossom)” . does that make sense to u?.

I observed u translated based on yusuf Ali, so u used the words “draw” and “over”. Therefore your final translation, based on your logic is:

". . . .draw their head cover over their juyubihinna "

In this simple translation, u have made-up the word[b] draw[/b], over and head.all these are not there in the arabic sentence.yet u say i am misleading those who do not understand arabic. What great corruption!!!!

Point number four:

“the word translated as veil is actually wrong and that is where some confusion lies to non arabic speakers.”

I am glad that u agree that the translation most of u use is wrong. Most ppl prefer yusuf Ali like u, in much the same way the christians prefer King james version of the bible. It gives them what they want.

@ those who seeketh the truth

[39:45] When GOD ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied.

Are u contented with GOD Alone in your life, else, read the verse again and review your islam(submission).

Quran: The ONLY Source

[17:46] We place shields around their minds, to prevent them from understanding it, and deafness in their ears. And when you preach your Lord, using the Quran alone, they run away in aversion.

Divine Intervention

[18:57] Who are more evil than those who are reminded of their Lord's proofs, then disregard them, without realizing what they are doing. Consequently, we place shields on their hearts to prevent [/b]them from [b]understanding it (the Quran), and deafness in their ears. Thus, no matter what you do to guide them, they can never ever be guided.

A profound Question:

[68:35] Shall we treat the muslims(afaja’alul muslimina) like the criminals?
[68:36] What is wrong with your logic?
[68:37] Do you have another book to uphold?
[68:38] In it, do you find anything you want?

What befits this description of another book apart from the quran , where u may find all that u want? This hints at your man-made hadith and sunna. In them u can find all that u want. How to sleep, what to do to adulterers, to apostates, etc. Since your LORDs word is not enough for u.

Don't be blind, save yourself.

GOD guides those who choose to be guide.

Islam › Re: Is It Mandatory For Women To Wear Hijab by usisky(m): 11:29am On Dec 02, 2010

SALLAAM TO ALL

Let me give a conclusion on this topic. As i said earlier in my post, the ultimate source of law is the quran.therefore,lets look carefully and see what GOD has to say about the idea of woman being reduced to such demeaning status. All the forms of the word hijaab used in the quran has nothing to do with the socalled dress code by the muslims. the use of veil more of tradition than religious. The idea of veiling like many other things the muslims are holding fast to , is just an innovation by the scholars and has nothing to do with the religion prophet muahammad practiced.

logical reasoning:

is GOD illogical? NO. have u ever imagined a situation where the whole women in the world deciding to wear veils.
maybe the whole muslim women in Nigeria. i tell u, that would not be a pleasant scenario. imagine GOD forcing other ppls traditions on others. GOD deliberately created us with various cultures for a reason.therefore arabian culture is differerent from others. if the arabs love veils,then that's there kpalava, however,the quran explains all that needs to be understood regarding all subjects and this one is not excluded.

God Almighty reminds in the Quran that He has placed no hardship on us, men and women both, in practicing our religion:

"You shall strive for the cause of God as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion - the religion of your father Abraham, " (22:78)

The Quran gives us a clue that women, during the Prophet's time, were not placed in hardship and were not veiled (hijab):

"Beyond the categories described to you, you are enjoined from marrying any other women, nor can you substitute a new wife (from the prohibited categories), no matter how much you admire their beauty. You must be content with those already made lawful to you. God is watchful over all things." (33:52)

Clearly, you cannot admire their beauty if they were veiled. Is it not a historical fact that the prophet's wife Ayesha took command of the army against Caliph Ali!? How could she perform that job if she was in veil!?

According to the Quran, the best garment is the "garment of righteousness" and not the "veil" (hijab) as we understand from the following verse:

"O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of God's signs, that they may take heed." (7:26)

Obviously, the “Islamic scholars” do not take heed from the Quran. They consider "hijab" as the best garment even though we'll see , God willing, at the end of this, that the word "hijab" has nothing to do with the dress code for women.

Women shall cover their chest (bosom) and not the face or hair based on verse 24:31 in the Quran:

[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 (khimar in Arabic) 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 details of their bodies. All of you shall repent to God, O you believers, that you may succeed."

The Arabic word "Khimar" (not Hijab) in the above verse 24:31 means any “cover.” Most of the traditional translations are obviously influenced by so called hadith attributed to the prophet and take the word "Khimar" as "Hijab" (veil)! One of the popular English translations of the Quran used by the traditional Muslims is by A. Yusuf Ali, Mr. Yusuf Ali translated the above verse of 24:31 as ", they should draw their "veils" over their bosoms, ". The distortion is obvious; the Arabic word for veil" is hijab" and not "khimar"!

According to the Quran, women shall lengthen their garments:

"O prophet, tell your wives, your daughters, and the wives of the believers that they shall lengthen their garments. Thus, they will be recognized and avoid being insulted. God is Forgiver, Most Merciful." (33:59)

A woman may relax her dress code in the following situations:

"The women may relax (their dress code) around their fathers, their sons, their brothers, the sons of their brothers, the sons of their sisters, the other women, and their servants. They shall reverence God. God witnesses all things." (33:55)

Please note that in case of a male servant we need to refer to the Quran 24:31 mentioned earlier. Elderly women may also relax their dress code under certain conditions (24:60).

It is clear from the above verses that the dress code for the Muslim women according to the Quran is righteousness and modesty and not the veil (hijab)!

The Arabic word "hijab" in the following seven verses of the Quran refers to something other than the dress code for women:

"A barrier separates them (Wa bayna-humaa hijaab), while the Purgatory is occupied by people who recognize each side by their looks. They will call dwellers of paradise:"Peace be upon you." They did not enter (paradise) through wishful thinking." (7:46)

"When you read the Quran, we place between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter an invisible barrier (hijaabam-mastuu-raa)." (17:45)

"While a barrier separated her from them (Fattakhazat min duunihim hijaabaa), we sent to her our Spirit. He went to her in the form of a human being." (19:17)

[33:53] "O you who believe, do not enter the prophet's homes unless you are given permission to eat, nor shall you force such an invitation in any manner. If you are invited, you may enter. When you finish eating, you shall leave; do not engage him in lengthy conversations. This used to hurt the prophet, and he was too shy to tell you. But God does not shy away from the truth. If you have to ask his wives for something, ask them from behind a barrier (Wa izaa saaltumuu-hunna mataa-an fasaluuhunna minw-waraaa-i hijaab). This is purer for your hearts and their hearts. You are not to hurt the messenger of God. You shall not marry his wives after him, for this would be a gross offense in the sight of God

"He then said, "I enjoyed the material things more than I enjoyed worshiping my Lord, until the sun was gone (hatta tawaarat bilhijaab)." (38:32)

"They said, "Our minds are made up, our ears are deaf to your message, and a barrier separates us from you (wa baynika hijaabun-fa-mal innanaa aamiluun). Do what you want, and so will we." (41:5)

"No human being can communicate with God except through inspiration, or from behind a barrier (aw minw-waraaai hijaabin), or by sending a messenger through whom He reveals what He wills. He is the Most High, Most Wise." (42:51)

The Quran imposes the responsibility on both men and women to subdue their eyes, and definitely, not to veil the woman (hijab) as we understand from the following verse:

"Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes, and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them. God is fully Cognizant of everything they do. And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity, " (24:30-31)

In conclusion, the veiling of women in some Islamic countries is a tradition-based religious innovation to oppress women. It has nothing to do with God’s laws in the Quran. So those who adhere to these man-made traditions are in defiance of GODs commandments,consequently are astray.

GOD guides who choose to be guided.

Islam › Re: Is It Mandatory For Women To Wear Hijab by usisky(m): 10:38am On Dec 02, 2010

zayhal:
usisky is back again. where have you been? I hope you'll make matters clear now and not throw people into confusion.

Yes zayhal, am back again.

where have i been? well u know most of it. some time ago the moderators here decided they didn't particularly concede to the subjects i raised about islam, so they decided it be a good idea to send me off to Alaska for some time-off(i.e they shut my NL acct.). Oh well! am glad they let me on again.

will i make things clear now or throw ppl into confusion? U knw wat? "the truth is always veiled". i never knew u got confused by my exegesis. well, GOD willing i will make things clearer for those who wish to know. U may ask any question u need clarity on. perhaps , on my way of islam. GOD willing , u'll get my take on it.

thanks for the acknowledgment anyways.

Islam › Re: The Difference Between Quran-based Islam And Hadith-based Practice by usisky(m): 1:54pm On Dec 01, 2010*

@CHYZ

"The truth that set man free, is for the most part , the truth man prefers not to hear"

firstly i wanna say congratulations. for what? well it is not exactly easy to abandon the traditions of your fathers after questing for the truth of whatever subject at hand. Believe me, u are on the right path.

Very soon, the moderators will kick u out of this forum. believe me,that's the retribution i faced for uttering what i believe to be my own truth. some time ago,just like u, i thot it be a good thing to enlighten my fellow humans regarding the truth abt islam and religion as a whole- believe me, it did not make me popular one bit. What u believe in is exactly what i do, except that i saw in one of your posts, u put down something regarding three salaats. i am not particularly convinced , as i can show u from the quran all the various sallat times. they all equal 5 different sallat times.

i argue mostly based on logic and reason.therefore,any matter that cannot have a logical premise or deductions, have no certainty in conclusion.

Let me cite and example for u. If the socalled hadith and or sunna was ever from the prophet, how come GOD in the quran fail to mention anything relating to it not even once anywhere? in fact, GOD did not fail to mention,except for the fact that it is a non-existing assertions by the fabricators of such lies against GOD and his prophet. if u confront the adherents to such fabrications with this question, they'll quote to u verses like "Obey GOD and the messenger" ,that this is what indicates the existence of a second source besides quran. i ask a simple question, how does this mean what they say. firstly the statement is not even implied ,let alone conclusive. u see what i mean. they never ask themselves why GOD doesn't use the statement "Obey GOD and Muhammad", instead "GOD and the messenger". they fail to realize that, muhammad as a man is not different than any other man, therefore is subject to the same mistakes any man can. this not me saying but GOD. u have two verses in the entire quran that lets us know that muhammad is no more than like all of us. But how ironic, that the muslims elevate and extol the prophet to the point of divinity. it is not a coincidence that GOD forbade idolatry at the end of these two verses. the muslims have fallen victims of idol worship, without realizing it.

[18:110] Say, "I am no more than a human like you, being inspired that your god is one god. Those who hope to meet their Lord shall work righteousness, and never worship any other god beside his Lord."

[41:6] Say, "I am no more than a human being like you, who has been inspired that your god is one god. You shall be devoted to Him, and ask His forgiveness. Woe to the idol worshipers.

why does GOD use "GOD and the messenger"? well! as the messenger, the prophet cannot make mistakes, as he only relates the message that he has received from his LORD. therefore ,the messenger is representing GOD,as GOD HIMSELF did not convey the message to the people.hence,obeying the messenger(in the message) u are indirectly obeying GOD.cos GOD and the message(QURAN) are inseperable. that's why GOD uses "GOD and the messenger" instead of "GOD and muhammad".

the muslims have been duped to believe that muahmmad left them with a source apart from the quran. ironically, even the hadiths states that the prophet forbade the writing of any of his personal sayings.

popular questions by the adherents of hadith

*without hadith we can not understand the quran
*if u say the quran alone suffices,then show me how to observe sallat from quran.

what a pitty, how blasphemous can people Get. To say that the almighty,the cognizant,the supreme,the omnipotent,the omniscient GOD sent u an incomplete Scripture is a sad reflection of our understanding of GOD.Not when even GOD says it over and over in the QURAN, that it is all we need for our salvation,and consequently following other sources constitutes a disbelief in GOD and his messenger.

the jews did the same after the death of moses. they fabricated the "mishnah and gemmarah" the equivalent of what the muslims call "hadith and sunna". likewise the christians.

i have endless things to say, but i will reserve them until it is called for.

sallaam.

Islam › Re: Is It Mandatory For Women To Wear Hijab by usisky(m): 12:30pm On Dec 01, 2010

SALAAM to ALL.

@poster and others

firstly, i believe if we must discuss such matter, we need to consult the highest authority or legislator. what higher legislation can one look to other than that authorized by GOD HIMSELF, i.e the QUR'AN.

Did the QUR'AN ever mention anything that resembles what we or majority of muslims call "hijaab" as a form of covering for the muslim woman? NO. i have seen ppl. post here that it is GOD who ordered the veiling for muslim women, however that isn't true. i need sombody to show me were in the quran GOD mentions the hijaab as been any form of clothing or covering for the women.

i will render my comment as soon as i get a rply!!!

PEACE.

Islam › @muhsin by usisky(op): 10:26pm On Jun 25, 2010

@muhsin

Salaam muhsin, hope u still remember me? yes its me, your good old pal,usisky. some time ago i was suspended from contributing to the forum by the moderators of the muslim section for no apparent reason. my guess is, the moderators did not like my own take on islam which aired-out. i just decided to give my account a try and voila, its back on again. The only thing i got to say as i final word is this, God does not lead anybody to the truth of any matter, unless they themselves take a step toward that. the least i can do now muhsin is to share my email with u, this is so i can get some materials across to u, perhaps that will help in a way. i just don't understand why the muslims do not read the quran between the lines, how do they fail to see the quran warning that it will come to a time when ppl will abandon the teachings in the quran for man-made fabrications and conjectures. all u have to do to check yourself is look at what u practice against what the the quran commands, then see for yourself if u actually conform to it. the truth is, the muslims have long abandoned the quran for man-made fabrications called ahadith and or sunna. not more than some two centuries after the death of the prophet did such fabrications surface and then where attributed to the prophet. the arabs have long corrupted the religion before it came to us, and this fact is precisely prophesied in the infallible quran. i will just give u a few verses to ponder on using ur intellect.

[17:36] You shall not accept any information, unless you verify it for yourself. I have given you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brain, and you are responsible for using them.

" , therefore congratulate my servants .They are the ones who examine all words, then follow the best. These are the ones whom GOD has guided; these are the ones who possess intelligence."[39: 17-18]

[9:97] The Arabs are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and the most likely to ignore the laws that GOD has revealed to His messenger. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.

[25:30] (On the day of judgment) The messenger will say, "My Lord, my people have abandoned this Quran."

"Shall we treat the muslims like criminals? what is wrong with your logic? How do you judge? Do you have another book that you apply? One that gives you anything you want?[68:35-38]

[6:112] We have permitted the enemies of every prophet - human and jinn devils - to inspire in each other fancy words, in order to deceive. Had your Lord willed, they would not have done it. You shall disregard them and their fabrications.

why would God allow ppl to fabricate lies attributed to every prophet when after they have delivered their message? the jews follow the conjecture called "mishnah and gemmarah" besides the torah revealed by God to mosses. the christians follow conjectures called gospels, which always starts with "according to", that is the third person perspective, meaning someone narrating supposedly what jesus said and did. it is only in the gospels that u find the authors with just their first names and nothing more. where in the world is a book accepted with only the first names of the authors, no where except in the bible. it was these same ppl that first mentionen jesus to be devine, where u have jesus continually saying he was a servant from God, and that all their acts of worship should be dedicated to God alone.this is even evident from the lords prayer that they sing all the time. but tell me, how many christians do u see keeping to jesus s' own words? non. how about the muslims? well they say we follow quran ,hadith and sunna, but in truth ,they do not even follow the quran.they follow the conjecture "hadith and sunna. this is evident from the many dilemma muslims find themselves in all the time.

God then gives the reason for the verse mentioned above,

[6:113] This is to let the minds of those who do not believe in the Hereafter listen to such fabrications, and accept them, and thus expose their real convictions.

[50:45] We are fully aware of everything they utter, while you have no power over them. Therefore, remind with this Quran, those who reverence My warnings.

In truth, all the religions have fallen victims of satans schemes. he has made all to commit to idolatry without even perceiving it at all.all of this people ,muslims, the christians the jews, all have one thing in common, they all say they believe in God alone.but they really do not do so without idolatry, and as a consequence are all destined for hell. the quran says it the bible says it.

[12:106] “The majority of those who believe in GOD do not do so without committing idol worship.”

so according to the above verse majority of believers in God are destined for hell, since according to quran, idolatry is the only unforgivable sin if maintained till death.

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away
from me, you evildoers!'[matthew 7:21-23]

the above needs no comment. they have made jesus the source of worship instead of God. he strongly warns them against doing so, but do they listen?

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.[matthew 7:13-14]

the metaphor above is quite clear, even though christians revere jesus so much and believe they have automatic salvation for believing in him, he still tells them that majority are going to hell.

all of these ppl. muslims, christians and jews will deny that they not committing idolatry, they deny in this life and will still deny it on the day of judgment. see quranic verses below,

[6:22] “On the day when we summon them all, we will ask the idol worshipers, “Where are the idols you set up?”
[6:23] Their disastrous response will be, “By GOD our Lord, we never were idol worshipers.”
[6:24] “Note how they lied to themselves, and how the idols they had invented have abandoned them.”

the christian idolization of prophet jesus is much more obvious and pronounced than the muslims idolization of prophet muhammad. i will demonstrate that of muslims.

out of muhammads mouth came the commandment of shahadaat(testimony of faith) approved by God, with only God mentioned in it, but the muslims decided muhammads named must be added.see verse below

[3:18] GOD bears witness that there is no god except He(La ellaha ella allah), and so do the angels and those who possess knowledge. Truthfully and equitably, He is the absolute god; there is no god but He, the Almighty, Most Wise.

if God says this is his shahadaat, and even what the agels say, and u feel muhammad must be added, then u are not among the knowledgable(ullul ilm).

God says to us via muhammad, that ,the places of worship is for God alone so do not call on anyone besides God. do the muslims follow? NO. they call muhammad in azaan(call to prayer) , in tashahuud(sitting positions). this is idolatry without knowing it. most importantly, these commandments came out of muhammads mouth, meaning that is exactly what he adhered to.

[72:18] The places of worship(masjid) belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside GOD.

[25:30] (On the day of judgment) The messenger will say, "My Lord, my people have abandoned this Quran."

there are countless of examples which i have stated here on this same forum, but it never mattered to most people,cos they are not really God fearing. the reason ppl have fallen satans victims , is simply cos they believe in following ancestors and tradition. this is clearly stated in quran. this is the complaint most ppl will give on that day.

[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?”

people can't bear to hear God alone advocated, they must add their idol besides God before they become satisfied.unfortunately, this people they are idolizing beside God are not even aware that this is the case. little wonder God gave the following quranic verse as a reminder and a criterion to check ourselves.

[39:45] When GOD ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied.

[2:165] “Yet, some people set up idols to rival GOD, and love them as if they are GOD. Those who believe love GOD the most. If only the transgressors could see themselves when they see the retribution! They will realize then that all power belongs to GOD alone, and that GOD’s retribution is awesome.”

[matthew 22:37 ,mark 12: 29-30 ]29"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God,the Lord is one.Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'

FINALLY: MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION
In your mind, can God survive ALONE huh

Or, does God need Muhammad, in your mind, in order to be commemorated and worshiped huh

In your mind, can GOD ALONE survive?
Or, does God need a partner, in your mind, such as Muhammad, Jesus, Mary, or some saint(s) huh

Would you be perfectly happy and content if you knew about GOD ALONE, without Muhammad, Jesus, Mary, or any saint, or anyone, or anything?
Are you annoyed by talking about GOD ALONE?
When I keep talking about GOD ALONE, does this annoy you? Do you have to hear other names along with God? Can GOD ALONE survive in your mind?
When I repeat, and repeat, my talk about GOD ALONE, do you feel any repulsion? Or, are you happy and content with the talk about GOD ALONE huh

Based on the Great Quranic criterion, as stated in 39:45, your answers to these questions provide the key to knowing yourself, and your destiny.

may God guide those who wish to be guided.

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