Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:27 PM · Make Haste to Prayer . Make Haste to Success. Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:27 PM · This scripture is infallible; a beacon for the righteous who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers and from our provisions to them they give to charity. And they believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you, and with regard to the Hereafter, they are absolutely certain. These are guided by their Lord; these are the winners. (2:2-5) The prize for the winners is that God rewards them with Paradise. (76:12) They relax therein on luxurious furnishings. They suffer neither the heat of the sun, nor any cold. The shade covers them therein and fruits are brought within reach. They are served drinks in silver containers and cups that are translucent. Translucent cups, though made of silver; they rightly deserve all this. They en-joy drinks of delicious flavors from a spring therein known as Salsabeel. (76:13-18) Serving them will be immortal servants. When you see them, they will look like scattered pearls. Wherever you look, you will see bliss and a wonderful dominion. On them will be clothes of green velvet, satin and silver ornaments. Their Lord will provide them with pure drinks. This is the reward that awaits you, for your efforts have been appreciated. (76:19-22) We have revealed to you this Quran; a special revelation from us. (76:23). Absolutely, God’s allies will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. (10:62) God’s blessings are limitless. The Quran is just one of those merciful blessings that has been bestowed upon us by our Lord, but rarely is the human being appreciative. Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:25 PM · The Quran is our weapon to help us in the continuous struggle against Satan the rejected. It is the guiding light in the darkness of ignorance; our port in a dark and turbulent sea. With it we can climb to great heights of deliver-ance, without it we sink into the depths of despair and rejection. The glory of God’s light shines through the beauty and wisdom of His words. We must thank God for the great blessing that He has sent down to us out of His infinite mercy. We have in... See More 1 Share Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:24 PM · The Quran gives us warnings of the consequences of disbelieving in God and His proven word. It details past disbelieving communi-ties and the consequences that befell them for rejecting God’s words. The disbelievers can never succeed. It offers us hope, knowing that we all can sin, but God is the Most Merciful and even Moses was ac-cepted as a prophet after killing a person. It gives us good news of an eternal Paradise that gives us everything that we desire (43:71) and even more if we follow the guidance of the Almighty Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:23 PM · The treasure that is the Quran O people, enlightenment has come to you herein from your Lord and healing for anything that troubles your hearts, and guidance, and mercy for the believers. (10:57)... See More Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:18 PM · They will RUN TO HELL from GOD presence . Man Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:17 PM · Worship God Alone, Avoid All forms of Idolatry The Quran is full of verses that advocate the Worship of God Alone. Our prayers, worship practices, life, and death should be all devoted to God alone, Lord of the universe. Those who set up other gods besides God, will not develop their souls to withstand God's presence on the Day of Resurrection. Hence they will have to flee to hell (exile from God) on their own volition. Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:11 PM · What is Monotheism? Webster's collegiate dictionary defines monotheism as the doctrine or belief that there is but one God. The belief in the Oneness of God, and the worship of God Alone is central to Submission. In many places in fact, we see the religion of submission being referred to synonymously as the religion of monotheism Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:09 PM · The Original Sin Contrary to common belief, the "Original Sin" was not Adam's violation of God's law when he ate from the forbidden tree. The original sin was our failure to uphold God's absolute authority during the Great Feud. If the human person convinces his or her jinn companion to denounce that original sin, and uphold God's absolute authority, both creatures are redeemed to God's eternal kingdom on the Day of Judgment. But if the jinn companion convinces the human being to uphold Satan's idolatrous views, then both creatures are exiled forever from God's kingdom. To promote his point of view, Satan and his representatives advocate the idolization of such powerless creatures as Muhammad, Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Since we are here due to our polytheistic tendencies, most of us are easy prey for Satan. Satan's incompetence as a "god" has already been proven by the prevalence of chaos, disease, accidents, misery, and war throughout his dominion (36:66). On the other hand, the human beings who denounce Satan, uphold God's absolute authority, and refrain from idolizing powerless and dead creatures like Jesus and Muhammad, are restored to God's protection - they enjoy a perfect life here in this world and forever. Because our life in this world is a series of tests designed to expose our polytheistic ideas, idol worship is the only unforgivable offense (4:48, 116). The world is divinely designed to manifest our decision to uphold either God's absolute authority, or Satan's idolatrous views (67:1-2). The day and the night change constantly to test our willingness to uphold God's laws by observing the Dawn Prayer and fasting during the hottest and longest days. Only those who are totally certain about God's absolute authority are redeemed (26:89). Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:05 PM · The angels expected God to banish the creatures who did not uphold His absolute authority (2:30). But God is Most Merciful; He decided to give us a chance to denounce our mistake, and informed the angels that He knew what they did not know (2:30). God knew that some creatures deserved a chance to be redeemed. If you claim the ability to fly a plane, the best way to test your claim is to give you a plane and ask you to fly it. This is precisely what God decided to do in respon... Continue Reading Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:03 PM · Why Were We Created ? We are in this world because we committed a horrendous crime, and this life is our chance to redeem ourselves, denounce our crime, and rejoin God's kingdom. It all began a few billion years ago when "a feud arose in the Heavenly Society" (38:69). One of the high-ranking creatures, Satan, entertained supercilious thoughts that his God-given powers qualified him to be a god besides God. He thus challenged God's absolute authority. Not only was Satan's idea... See More Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:02 PM · 6. First Utterance: Make it a habit to say: "In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. There is no other god besides God," the moment you wake up every morning. If you establish this good habit, this is what you will utter when you are resurrected. Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:01 PM · 5. Glorify God day and night: When we eat anything, we shouldn't be like animals; we must reflect on God's creation of the food we are eating - the flavor, our enjoyment due to the senses God has given us, the perfect packaging of the banana or the orange, the varieties of sea foods created by God, etc. - and glorify Him as we enjoy His provisions. When we see a beautiful flower, or animal, or sunsets, we must glorify God. We must seize every possible opportunity to remember and glorify God, so that God may be our God. Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:01 PM · 4. God's Gift (MAA SHAA ALLAH): To invoke God's protection for our beloved objects - our children, our cars, our homes, etc. - we are enjoined in 18:39 to say "MAA SHAA ALLAH" (This is God's gift). Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM · 3. God Willing (IN SHAA ALLAH): "You shall not say, `I will do this or that tomorrow,' without saying, `God willing' (IN SHAA ALLAH). If you forget to do this, then apologize and say, `May my Lord guide me to do better next time.'" [18:24]. This is a direct commandment that we must carry out, no matter who we are talking with. Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 7:59 PM · 2. Commemorate God before eating: Verse 6:121 enjoins us to mention God's name before we eat: "You shall not eat from that upon which God's name has not been mentioned." Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 7:59 PM · 1. The Contact Prayers (Salat): those who observe the 5 daily prayers come a long way towards commemorating God a significant proportion of their waking hours. Salat helps us remember God not only during the few minutes of prayer, but also throughout the times of anticipation. At 11:00 AM, one may look at his or her watch to see if the noon prayer is due yet. This act causes one to think about God, and one is credited accordingly (20:14). Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 7:58 PM · To put this commandment into practice, we must establish certain habits whereby we guarantee that God occupies our minds more than anything else. The Quran helps us establish such soul saving habits: Share 3 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 21, 2015 at 7:57 PM · Your god is whoever or whatever occupies your mind most of the time.