SURA 25 The Statute Book
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Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:04 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:33 PM The circumstance which prevents you and those in your state from achieving your goal after . . . long hours of study and protracted meditation in collating your knowledge and increasing its scope, is your inclination towards indirect sophistical interpretation and your predilection for worldly standards of which you yourself are unaware. Now there are many types of those devoted to indirect interpretation.� There is the type who is aware of his own failings and recognizes his hidden fallibilities, but nonetheless continues to interpret indirectly; [such a person relies] on fallible knowledge and from time to time forgets the inherent weakness in his method of deducing knowledge. There is also the type that favors indirect interpretation with the objective of clear and proven truth in his deduction. But in this process he cannot escape his own unwitting prejudice, which must influence him in his aim. As a result, he has an overweening trust in the conclusions which he achieves and relies on them exclusively . . . [Such] people are they who have based their guidance on the exposition of men whose counsel though sincere is wanting, men whose fate it is not to light on the ultimate truth which they seek.
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:04 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:29 PM And [God] taught ('allama) Adam all of the names. Then He placed [Adam and Eve] before the angels and said, "Make known to me the names of these if you indeed uphold the truth (in kuntum sadiqin)." [The angels] said, "All glory is yours!� We have no knowledge (la 'ilma lana) except that which you have taught us (illa ma 'allamtana).� Verily you are the Knowledgeable (al-'Alim), the Wise (al-Hakim). [God] said, "Oh Adam! � Make known to them their names." � And when [Adam] had made known to them their names [God] said, "Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of the heavens and the earth (ghayb al-samawati wa al-ard), and that I know what you reveal and what you conceal (2:31-33)?"
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:04 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:28 PM Before attaining this type of knowledge, the breast of the believer must first be "opened to Islam" (39:22).� Once the breast is opened, the heart assimilates God's teaching as a divine "light" or illumination (39:22).� With the Eye of Certainty, what leads a person to knowledge of God are not arguments that are to be understood by the rational mind, but rather theophanic "appearances" (bayyinat) that strip away the veil of worldly phenomena to reveal the divine Truth. These theophanies constitute a self-evident argument for anyone with understanding.� The importance of such self-evident arguments to the acquisition of religious knowledge is reflected in the fact that Sura 98 of the Qur'an is entitled al-Bayyina.
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:03 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:15 PM Such is Allah, your lord.� There is no god but He, Creator of All Things. So worship him, for He is the Agent (Wakil) of All Things. Vision does not comprehend him, but he comprehends all vision. He is the Caring (al-Latif), the Fully Informed (al-Khabir).
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:03 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:12 PM A subsequent generation succeeded them and inherited the Book. They take whatever they find in this lower world and say, "It will be forgiven us."� If something similar came to them, they would take it again. Have they not accepted the Covenant of the Book, such that they should say naught about God but the truth? And they even studied (darasu) what is in [the Book]!� The Abode of the Hereafter is better for the God-fearing. Do you not remember? (7:16
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:03 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:11 PM The prophet Abraham read the signs of God in the stars, the moon, and the sun, and understood God to be the creator of the universe (6:75-79). � Likewise, the prophet Solomon was inspired by God to learn the "discourse of the birds" (27:16).
· Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM Those who actively listen to God's teachings and obey his commands prosper and are saved (24:51); 4x5=20-2=18+1=19 the hypocrites who say, "we hear" but do not listen (8:26) do not respond to the call and are lost. Muslims are encouraged to "listen to God's verses when they are recited," and should not "become arrogant, as if [one] had not heard them" (45:8).
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2016 at 8:02 AM · Johnnie Ellington II June 10, 2013 at 8:04 PM Wisdom is deemed as one of the greatest gifts humankind can enjoy. The Quran states : "He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good. And none will remember except those of understanding." —Qur'an, sura 2
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:54 PM · The First Pillar of Islam (Submission): "Laa Elaaha Ellaa Allah" (No god except God) Verse 3:18 states the First Pillar of Islam (Submission): "God bears witness that there is no other god besides Him, and so do the angels and those who possess knowledge."
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:44 PM · In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe. Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship. You alone we ask for help. Guide us in the right path; the path of those whom You blessed; not of those who have deserved wrath, nor of the strayers.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:41 PM · Although we are part of the larger submitter community, we are not all alike in terms of our faith in God and how we go about putting what we believe into practice. The disagreements or the differences we might have in understanding certain matters should not distract us from the path of worshipping God alone. When the disagreements happen, we should try to listen to each other, rather than fight. We should also know when it is time to say “peace” when the discussions are exhausted. We should remember not to fall into Satan’s trap of wronging our souls. We all know that unfair accusations and suspicions towards other submitters are gross sins (49:12). None of us wants our souls subject to such sins to satisfy our egos. Ultimately everyone is responsible to God for his or her own neck (5:105). Furthermore, unless God has mercy on us and protects us, there is no guarantee that we may not be following our own opinions, or the opinions of the scholars, thus falling into the very idol worship we despise in others, without perceiving (18:103-104).
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:40 PM · There is no doubt that there will be people who will fall into idol worship one way or another, through idolization of the messengers and saintly people, through idolization of their opinion, or through worshiping their ego. The community has to deal with them if God exposes their case. However, we have to be very careful not jumping to conclusions, calling names or making generalized and all-inclusive statements to put down others. Often people are sincere and may take corrective actions when reminded amicably of their wrong. God tells us to remind each other, perhaps the reminder will benefit (87:9).
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:39 PM · Idol Worship We learn from the Quran that idol worship is an unforgivable sin if it is maintained until death (4:48). Idol worship is a gross injustice to the Almighty (31:13). We also learn that idol worship is not limited only to the worship of idols or statues. It may come in different forms, and can be very subtle. There are many examples in the Quran. We could easily idolize money, business, family, children, or any other loved ones. Our ego may become an idol. If we give priority to anything over God, and we feel that anything or anybody beside God can benefit or harm us, we fall into idol worship. So idol worship is not something to be taken lightly (30:31). It is a very serious offense. It is one of the ways Satan derails us from the straight path of God.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:38 PM · So God is the only one who guides people. No one can do any guiding unless it is in accordance with God’s will. Yet God has a system for guiding people. He sends His messengers and prophets as guiding teachers with inspirations from Him to deliver His message: to teach people the rites of the religion, to establish the truth, and to get rid of the falsehood. Those who follow the truth from their Lord are the guided ones. Unfortunately, those who scorn God’s revelations, and are consequently sent astray by God, can never find a guiding teacher (18:17).
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:37 PM · Since God is the teacher of the Quran, He can guide a sincere person to the truth with or without a translation; with a good translation or a lousy translation. It does not matter. God has His own ways to guide people. On the other hand, if a person is not sincere, God will put an invisible barrier around him so that he will not be able to understand a word of the Quran even if he is a master of the Arabic language (17:45). That is God’s system. God Almighty knows our innermost thoughts and what kind of decision we made in submitting to Him. This is something we, ourselves, may not even be aware of. Therefore, He guides us or sends us astray in accordance with this knowledge.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:37 PM · God is the Teacher of the Quran God’s own words in the Quran are in Arabic. It is the truth from God. People who do not understand Arabic rely on the translation of the Quran to understand its meaning. But ultimately it is God who teaches us the Quran (55:2). Whether we are experts in Arabic language, or we have the clearest translation in front us, we will not be able to get the true meaning of the verses unless we are sincere (56:79). God controls our hearts and minds; He knows our innermost thoughts, and whether we are sincere or not. If we are sincere, He leads us to find the whether we are sincere or not. If we are sincere, He leads us to find the truth regardless of our circumstances.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:35 PM · Quran: Fully Detailed God revealed the Quran to all humanity through Muhammad in Arabic, the language of the prophet. The Quran has 114 suras (chapters) and 6346 verses including the un-numbered Basmalahs. God said that He revealed the Quran fully detailed, and did not leave anything out of it (6:38). He send down in the Quran healing and mercy for the believers. At the same time, it only increases the wickedness of the transgressors (17:82). Questions God also tells us the fact that if the Quran was revealed to people who do not know Arabic, they could not possibly believe in it (26:198-199). They would not know what was in it, and what to do with it. Therefore, the Quran must be translated to the language of people so that they can understand God’s message.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:33 PM · We learn from the Quran that all messengers came with the same general message: La elahe ella Allah meaning “There is no god except the one God.” They are sent to the communities that have been corrupted and need reformation. The sole duty of the messengers is to deliver the message given to them and to warn the people of the consequences for their evil works and idol worship. Their objective is to purify the religion and restore the corrupted practices into what God intends us to do. The messengers are sent with the guidance to these communities as a blessing from God. (2:151) They do not ask any money from people, nor do they seek exaltation or personal attention. Yet, any time that God sends a messenger to a community, the people of that community reject him, ridicule him or even kill him. This is not because they do not like the messenger personally, but because they just cannot stand the message of the messenger. (6:33) The messengers are commanded to follow what God has appointed them to do. They are not infallible. They are human beings like every one else with worldly mistakes and weaknesses. They are also worried about their own necks. (21:28)
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:31 PM · 4:35] GOD is the light of the heavens and the earth. The allegory of His light is that of a concave mirror behind a lamp that is placed inside a glass container. The glass container is like a bright, pearl-like star. The fuel thereof is supplied from a blessed oil-producing tree, that is neither eastern, nor western. Its oil is almost self-radiating; needs no fire to ignite it. Light upon light. GOD guides to His light whoever wills (to be guided). GOD thus cites the parables for the people. GOD is fully aware of all things.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM · 6:59] With Him are the keys to all secrets; none knows them except He. He knows everything on land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls without His knowledge. Nor is there a grain in the depths of the soil. Nor is there anything wet or dry, that is not recorded in a profound record.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:29 PM · [13:12] He is the One who shows you the lightning as a source of fear, as well as hope, and He initiates the loaded clouds. Although the overall odds of being struck by lightning in the United States are estimated at one in 615,000, the likelihood increases depending on where you are during the storm.“Half the casualties of lightning occur during activities in open fields, such as soccer and baseball,” warns Conrad Lautenbacher, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “Parents and coaches have to know: If you hear thunder, get your children inside a substantial building.A vehicle with a metal roof and sides is a good second choice.” [67:17] Have you guaranteed that the One in heaven will not send upon you a violent storm? Will you then appreciate the value of My warning? [6:73] He is the One who created the heavens and the earth, truthfully. Whenever He says, “Be,” it is. His word is the absolute truth. All sovereignty belongs to Him the day the horn is blown. Knower of all secrets and declarations, He is the Most Wise, the Cognizant. Cloud-to-ground lightning bolts are the most familiar and most dangerous. Most cloud-to-ground lightning strikes come from the negatively charged bottom of the cloud to the positively charged ground below. Often, cloud-to-ground lightning bolts strike the highest object, like the top of a building or the highest limb on a tree. The lightning strikes can cause fire and property damage. If a human being is the highest object in the lightning bolt’s path, the strike can cause severe injury or death. Although cloud-to-ground lightning is the most dangerous, it is also the most understood because it leaves so much evidence behind. Most cloud-to-ground lightning strikes bring negative energy down to the ground, but some strikes deliver positive charge to the ground. Positive strikes are less common and emerge from the higher regions of the thundercloud. Some meteorologists believe that positive lightning strikes indicate storms that are more likely to spin out tornadoes.
4 years ago Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:28 PM · The thunder praises the glory of God (13:13) Lightning is the most underrated weather hazard. It makes every single thunderstorm a potential killer, whether the storm produces one single bolt or ten bolts. In the United States, lightning routinely kills more people each year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Tornadoes, hail and wind gusts get the most attention, but only lightning can strike outside the storm itself. Lightning is the first thunderstorm hazard to arrive and the last to leave. [13:13] The thunder praises His glory, and so do the angels, out of reverence for Him. He sends the lightning bolts, which strike in accordance with His will. Yet, they argue about GOD, though His power is awesome. [2:19] Another example: a rainstorm from the sky in which there is darkness, thunder, and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears, to evade death. GOD is fully aware of the disbelievers. [2:20] The lightning almost snatches away their eyesight. When it lights for them, they move forward, and when it turns dark, they stand still. If GOD wills, He can take away their hearing and their eyesight. GOD is Omnipotent. A bolt of lightning can force an enormous amount of electricity through our body. A 120 volts of electric shock in our home can cause severe injury. Compare that to the 15 million volts from a lightning bolt!Lightning is one of the most capricious and unpredictable characteristics of a thunderstorm. Because of this, no one can guarantee an absolute protection from lightning!
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:26 PM · God is the One who committed the sea in your service, so that the ships can roam it in accordance with His laws. You thus seek His provisions, that you may be appreciative He committed in your service everything in the heavens and the earth; all from Him. These are proofs for people who reflect. (45:12-13) The Supreme Maker of the whole universe , the Creator of everything is Allah (God). Because He is so great and different from the other beings, man can know Him only by reflection and through meditation. He exists at all times, and His great power is in action everywhere in the world. Man has to believe in His existence because everything in the world proves that He exists. Belief in God and His infinite power alone can provide mankind with the best possible explanation of the many mysterious things in life. This is the safest way to true knowledge and spiritual insight, the right path to good behavior and sound morals, the surest guide to happiness and prosperity.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:25 PM · God is the One who designed the night so you can rest in it, and the day lighted. God bestows many blessings upon the people, but most people are not thankful. Such is God your Lord, the Creator of all things. There is no god except He. How could you deviate? Deviating are those who disregard God's revelations. God is the One who rendered the earth habitable for you, and the sky a formidable structure, and He designed you, and designed you well. He is the One who provides you with good provisions. Such is God your Lord; Most Exalted is God, Lord of the universe. He is the Living; there is no god except He. You shall worship Him alone, devoting your religion absolutely to Him alone. Praise be to God, Lord of the universe.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:24 PM · He is neither an idol nor is He a statue of any kind because none of these things can make themselves or create anything else. He is not a machine. He is neither the sun nor is He the moon or any other star, because these are controlled by a great system, and are themselves made by someone else. He is different from all these things, because He is the Maker and Keeper of them all. The maker of anything must be different from and greater than the thing which he makes. We also know that nothing can come to life on its own, and that the marvelous world did not create itself or come into existence by accident. The continuous changes in the world prove that it is made, and everything which is made must have a maker of some sort. The Maker and Sustainer of the world, the Creator of and Provider for man, the Active Force and Effective Power in nature are all one and the same, and that is known to be Allah or God. This is the Secret of all secrets and the Most Supreme of all beings...
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:22 PM · Yet, man represents only a very small portion of the great universe. And if he can make plans and appreciate the merits of planning, then his own existence and the survival of the universe must also be based on a planned policy. This means that there is a Designing Will behind our material existence, and that there is a Unique Mind in the world to bring things into being and keep them moving in order. The marvelous wonders of our world and the secrets of life are too great to be the product of random accident or mere chance. In the world, then, there must be a Great Force in action to keep everything in order. In the beautiful nature there must be a Great Artist who creates the most charming pieces of art and produces everything for a special purpose in life. This Force is the strongest of all the forces, and this Artist is the greatest of all artists. The true believers and deeply enlightened people recognize this Artist and call Him Allah or God. They call Him God because He is the Creator and the Chief Architect of the world, the Originator of life and the Provider of all things in existence. He is not a man because no man can create or make another man. He is not an animal, nor is He a plant.
1- Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:21 PM · Or can we attribute the existence of man and the whole world to mere chance? If man were to come into being by accident or by sheer chance, his entire life would be based on chance, and his whole existence would be meaningless. But no sensible man can conceive of his life as meaningless, and no rational being would leave his existence at the mercy of fluctuating chance. Every reasonable human being tries to make his life as meaningful as possible and sets for himself a model of conduct according to some design. Individuals, groups and nations do plan their course of action, and every careful plan produces some desired effects. The fact of the matter is that man does engage in planning of one sort or another, and can appreciate the merits of good planning.
GOD The Creator of All Things Among His proofs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the creatures He spreads in them. (42:29) 4x2=8+9=17+2=19
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:19 PM · GOD The Creator of All Things Among His proofs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the creatures He spreads in them. (42:29) As we look around in our environments, we see that every family has a head; every school has a principal; every city or town has a mayor; every province/state has a premier or governor; and every nation has a head of state. Moreover, we know beyond doubt that every product is the work of a certain producer, and that every beautiful art is the creation of some great artist. All this is obvious, yet it does not satisfy the hunger for knowledge and the curiosity of man about the great things in the world. One often wonders at the beauties of nature with its scenic charms and marvels; the almost endless horizons in the sky and their far reaching expansions; the ceaseless succession of day and night in the most orderly manner; the course of the sun, the moon,...
Allah Teach me the SECRETS to the HEAVEN AND EARTH only as the ONLY one who CREATED CAN!!
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:15 PM · Greatness of God We learn from Verse 39:67 that God's greatness is far beyond human comprehension - the verse states that all seven universes are "folded within God's hand." Supported by the Quran's formidable mathematical code, we are taught that our universe is the smallest and innermost of seven universes (41:12, 55:33, 67:5, & 72:8-12). Meanwhile, our scientific advances have shown us that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is 100,000 light years across, and that our universe con tains a billion such galaxies and a billion trillion stars, plus countless decillions of heavenly bodies. Our universe is estimated to span distances in excess of 20,000,000,000 light years. Count the Stars! If we take only a quintillion [1,000,000,000,000,000,000] of the stars and simply count them [from 0 to quintillion] one count per second, day and night, this will take 32 billion years (more than the ...
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:15 PM · Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:11 PM · They Ridiculed the Believers [23:109] "A group of My servants used to say, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and shower us with mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful.' [23:110] "But you mocked and ridiculed them, to the extent that you forgot Me. You used to laugh at them. [23:111] "I have rewarded them today, in return for their steadfastness, by making them the winners." [23:112] He said, "How long have you lasted on earth? How many years?" [23:113] They said, "We lasted a day or part of a day. Ask those who counted." [23:114] He said, "In fact, you stayed but a brief interim, if you only knew. [23:115] "Did you think that we created you in vain; that you were not to be returned to us?" [23:116] Most exalted is GOD, the true Sovereign. There is no other god beside Him; the Most Honorable Lord, possessor of all authority. [23:117] Anyone who idolizes beside GOD any other god, and without any kind of proof, his reckoning rests with his Lord. The disbelievers never succeed. [23:118] Say, "My Lord, shower us with forgiveness and mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful."
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:08 PM · The Dead Never Come Back Until the Day of Resurrection [23:99] When death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back. [23:100] "I will then work righteousness in everything I left." Not true. This is a false claim that he makes. A barrier will separate his soul from this world until resurrection. [23:101] When the horn is blown, no relations among them will exist on that day, nor will they care about one another. [23:102] As for those whose weights are heavy, they will be the winners. [23:103] Those whose weights are light are the ones who lost their souls; they abide in Hell forever. [23:104] Fire will overwhelm their faces, and they last miserably therein. [23:105] Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them? [23:106] They will say, "Our Lord, our wickedness overwhelmed us, and we were people gone astray. [23:107] "Our Lord, take us out of this; if we return (to our old behavior), then we are really wicked." [23:108] He will say, "Abide therein, humiliated, and do not speak to Me.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:06 PM · Most Believers are Destined for Hell* [23:84] Say, "To whom belongs the earth and everyone on it, if you know?" Footnote [23:85] They will say, "To GOD." Say, "Why then do you not take heed?" [23:86] Say, "Who is the Lord of the seven universes; the Lord of the great dominion?" [23:87] They will say, "GOD." Say, "Why then do you not turn righteous?" [23:88] Say, "In whose hand is all sovereignty over all things, and He is the only one who can provide help, but needs no help, if you know?" [23:89] They will say, "GOD." Say, "Where did you go wrong?" [23:90] We have given them the truth, while they are liars. [23:91] GOD has never begotten a son. Nor was there ever any other god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have declared independence with his creations, and they would have competed with each other for dominance. GOD be glorified; far above their claims. [23:92] The Knower of all secrets and declarations; be He exalted, far above having a partner. [23:93] Say, "My Lord, whether You show me (the retribution) they have incurred, [23:94] "My Lord, let me not be one of the transgressing people." [23:95] To show you (the retribution) we have reserved for them is something we can easily do. [23:96] Therefore, counter their evil works with goodness; we are fully aware of their claims.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:04 PM · 23:72] Are you asking them for a wage? Your Lord's wage is far better. He is the best Provider. [23:73] Most assuredly, you are inviting them to a straight path. [23:74] Those who disbelieve in the Hereafter will surely deviate from the right path. [23:75] Even when we showered them with mercy, and relieved their problems, they plunged deeper into transgression, and continued to blunder. [23:76] Even when we afflicted them with retribution, they never turned to their Lord imploring. [23:77] Subsequently, when we requited them with the severe retribution they had incurred, they were shocked. [23:78] He is the One who granted you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brains. Rarely are you appreciative. [23:79] He is the One who established you on earth, and before Him you will be summoned. [23:80] He is the One who controls life and death, and He is the One who alternates the night and day. Do you not understand? [23:81] They said what their ancestors said. [23:82] They said, "After we die and become dust and bones, we get resurrected? [23:83] "Such promises were given to us and to our parents in the past. These are no more than tales from the past."
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:02 PM · Why do they not reflect upon this scripture? Do they not realize that they have received something never attained by their ancestors?
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:04 PM · Indeed, he has brought the truth to them, but most of them hate the truth.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 7:01 PM · The Disbelievers Unappreciative [23:62] We never burden any soul beyond its means, and we keep a record that utters the truth. No one will suffer injustice. [23:63] Because their minds are oblivious to this, they commit works that do not conform with this; their works are evil. [23:64] Then, when we requite their leaders with retribution, they complain. [23:65] Do not complain now; you have given up all help from us. [23:66] My proofs have been presented to you, but you turned back on your heels. [23:67] You were too arrogant to accept them, and you defiantly disregarded them. [23:68] Why do they not reflect upon this scripture? Do they not realize that they have received something never attained by their ancestors? [23:69] Have they failed to recognize their messenger? Is this why they are disregarding him? [23:70] Have they decided that he is crazy? Indeed, he has brought the truth to them, but most of them hate the truth. [23:71] Indeed, if the truth conformed to their wishes, there would be chaos in the heavens and the earth; everything in them would be corrupted. We have given them their proof, but they are disregarding their proof.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:59 PM · [23:32] We sent to them a messenger from among them, saying, "You shall worship GOD. You have no other god beside Him. Would you not be righteous?" [23:33] The leaders among his people who disbelieved and rejected the idea of the Hereafter—although we provided for them generously in this life—said, "This is no more than a human being like you. He eats from what you eat, and drinks as you drink. [23:34] "If you obey a human being like you, then you are really losers. [23:35] "Does he promise you that, after you die and turn into dust and bones, you will come out again? [23:36] "Impossible, impossible indeed is what is promised to you. [23:37] "We only live this life—we live and die—and we will never be resurrected. [23:38] "He is just a man who fabricated lies and attributed them to GOD. We will never believe him." [23:39] He said, "My Lord, grant me victory, for they have disbelieved me." [23:40] He said, "Soon they will be sorry." [23:41] The retribution struck them, equitably, and thus, we turned them into ruins. The wicked people perished. [23:42] Subsequently, we established other generations after them. [23:43] No community can advance its predetermined fate, nor delay it. [23:44] Then we sent our messengers in succession. Every time a messenger went to his community, they disbelieved him. Consequently, we annihilated them, one after the other, and made them history. The people who disbelieved have perished.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:58 PM · Noah [23:23] We sent Noah to his people, saying, "O my people, worship GOD. You have no other god beside Him. Would you not be righteous?" [23:24] The leaders who disbelieved among his people said, "This is no more than a human like you, who wants to gain prominence among you. Had GOD willed, He could have sent down angels. We never heard of anything like this from our ancestors. [23:25] "He is simply a man gone crazy. Just ignore him for awhile." [23:26] He said, "My Lord, grant me victory, for they have disbelieved me." [23:27] We then inspired him: "Make the watercraft* under our watchful eyes, and in accordance with our inspiration. When our command comes, and the atmosphere boils up, put on it a pair of every kind (of your domesticated animals), and your family, except those condemned to be doomed. Do not speak to Me on behalf of those who transgressed; they will be drowned. Footnote [23:28] "Once you are settled, together with those who are with you, on the watercraft, you shall say, 'Praise GOD for saving us from the evil people.' [23:29] "And say, 'My Lord, let me disembark onto a blessed location; You are the best deliverer.'" [23:30] These should provide sufficient proofs for you. We will certainly put you to the test. [23:31] Subsequently, we established another generation after them.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:57 PM · Innumerable Blessings From God [23:18] We send down from the sky water, in exact measure, then we store it in the ground. Certainly, we can let it escape. [23:19] With it, we produce for you orchards of date palms, grapes, all kinds of fruits, and various foods. [23:20] Also, a tree native to Sinai produces oil, as well as relish for the eaters. [23:21] And the livestock should provide you with a lesson. We let you drink (milk) from their bellies, you derive other benefits from them, and some of them you use for food. [23:22] On them, and on the ships, you ride.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:54 PM · [23:0] In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [23:1] Successful indeed are the believers; [23:2] who are reverent during their Contact Prayers (Salat). [23:3] And they avoid vain talk. [23:4] And they give their obligatory charity (Zakat). [23:5] And they maintain their chastity. [23:6] Only with their spouses, or those who are rightfully theirs, do they have sexual relations; they are not to be blamed. [23:7] Those who transgress these limits are the transgressors. [23:8] When it comes to deposits entrusted to them, as well as any agreements they make, they are trustworthy. [23:9] And they observe their Contact Prayers (Salat) regularly. [23:10] Such are the inheritors. [23:11] They will inherit Paradise, wherein they abide forever.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:55 PM · Accurate Embryology [23:12] We created the human being from a certain kind of mud. [23:13] Subsequently, we reproduced him from a tiny drop, that is placed into a well protected repository. [23:14] Then we developed the drop into a hanging (embryo), then developed the hanging (embryo) into a bite-size (fetus), then created the bite-size (fetus) into bones, then covered the bones with flesh. We thus produce a new creature. Most blessed is GOD, the best Creator. [23:15] Then, later on, you die. [23:16] Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:13 PM · God's Usage of the Plural Tense In the English speaking world, where the trinity doctrine is prevalent, some people are intrigued by God's usage of the plural tense in the Quran. The overwhelming message of the Quran, where there is absolutely no compromise is that "GOD IS ONE" (2:133, 163; 4:171; 5:73; 6:19; 9:31; 12:39; 13:16; 14:48, 52; 16:22, 51; 18:110; 21:108; 22:34; 37:4; 38:65; 39:4; 40:16; 41:6; 112:1). Whenever the first person plural form is used by the Almighty, it invariably indicates participation of other entities, such as the angels. For example, the revelation of this Quran involved participation of the angel Gabriel and the prophet Muhammad. Hence the use of the plural form in 15:9: "We revealed this scripture, and we will preserve it." The plural form here simply reflects the fact that the angel Gabriel and the prophet Muhammad participated in the process of delivering the Quran. Another example has to do with blowing the breath of life into Adam and Jesus. The creation of Adam took place in heaven and God directly blew into him the breath of life. Thus, the first person singular form is consistently used: "I blew into Adam from My spirit" (15:29, 38:72). The creation of Jesus, on the other hand, took place on earth, and Gabriel carried God's "word" to Mary. The plural form is consistently used when referring to the creation of Jesus (21:91, 66:12). When God spoke to Moses directly, without the mediation of angels, we see that God is speaking exclusively in the singular tense: "I am God. There is no other god besides Me. You shall worship Me alone, and observe the regular contact prayers (Salat) to commemorate Me." (20:12-14). Whenever the worship of God is mentioned, the singular tense is used (51:56).
Whenever the first person plural form is used by the Almighty, it invariably indicates participation of other entities, such as the angels. For example, the revelation of this Quran involved participation of the angel Gabriel and the prophet Muhammad. Hence the use of the plural form in 15:9: "We revealed this scripture, and we will preserve it." The plural form here simply reflects the fact that the angel Gabriel and the prophet Muhammad participated in the process of delivering the Quran. Another example has to do with blowing the breath of life into Adam and Jesus. The creation of Adam took place in heaven and God directly blew into him the breath of life. Thus, the first person singular form is consistently used: "I blew into Adam from My spirit" (15:29, 38:72). The creation of Jesus, on the other hand, took place on earth, and Gabriel carried God's "word" to Mary. The plural form is consistently used when referring to the creation of Jesus (21:91, 66:12).
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:12 PM · Zachariah and John [21:89] And Zachariah implored his Lord: "My Lord, do not keep me without an heir, though You are the best inheritor." [21:90] We* responded to him and granted him John; we fixed his wife for him. That is because they used to hasten to work righteousness, and implored us in situations of joy, as well as fear. To us, they were reverent.
2x9=18+0=18+1=19,09-12 [21:90] We* responded to him and granted him John; we fixed his wife for him. That is because they used to hasten to work righteousness, and implored us in situations of joy, as well as fear. To us, they were reverent.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:11 PM · Jonah [21:87] And Zan-Noon (Jonah, "the one with an 'N' in his name"), 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." [21:88] We responded to him, and saved him from the crisis; we thus save the believers.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:11 PM · Job [21:83] And Job implored his Lord: "Adversity has befallen me, and, of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful." [21:84] We responded to him, relieved his adversity, and restored his family for him, even twice as much. That was a mercy from us, and a reminder for the worshipers. [21:85] Also, Ismail, Idrîs, Zal-Kifl; all were steadfast, patient. [21:86] We admitted them into our mercy, for they were righteous.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:09 PM · David and Solomon [21:78] And David and Solomon, when they once ruled with regard to someone's crop that was destroyed by another's sheep. We witnessed their judgment. [21:79] We granted Solomon the correct understanding, though we endowed both of them with wisdom and knowledge. We committed the mountains to serve David in glorifying (God), as well as the birds. This is what we did. [21:80] And we taught him the skill of making shields to protect you in war. Are you then thankful? [21:81] For Solomon, we committed the wind gusting and blowing at his disposal. He could direct it as he wished, to whatever land he chose, and we blessed such land for him. We are fully aware of all things. [21:82] And of the devils there were those who would dive for him (to harvest the sea), or do whatever else he commanded them to do. We committed them in his service.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:06 PM · Abraham: Delivered All Religious Duties of Islam [21:73] We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat).* To us, they were devoted worshipers.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:05 PM · Profound Miracle [21:68] They said, "Burn him and support your gods, if this is what you decide to do." [21:69] We said, "O fire, be cool and safe for Abraham."* Footnote [21:70] Thus, they schemed against him, but we made them the losers. [21:71] We saved him, and we saved Lot, to the land that we blessed for all the people. [21:72] And we granted him Isaac and Jacob as a gift, and we made them both righteous.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:05 PM · Abraham Proves His Point [21:63] He said, "It is that big one who did it. Go ask them, if they can speak." [21:64] They were taken aback, and said to themselves, "Indeed, you are the ones who have been transgressing." [21:65] Yet, they reverted to their old ideas: "You know full well that these cannot speak." [21:66] He said, "Do you then worship besides GOD what possesses no power to benefit you or harm you? [21:67] "You have incurred shame by worshiping idols beside GOD. Do you not understand?"
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:02 PM · You, Lucifer, said in your heart: "I will scale the heavens. Above the stars of God. I will set up my throne. I will take my seat. on the Mount of Congregation, in the recesses of the North. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will be like the Most High!" [Isaiah 14:13-15]
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Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:03 PM · The devil then took Jesus up a very high mountain and displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, promising: "All these will I bestow on you if you prostrate yourself in homage before me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! Scripture has it: `You shall worship the Lord your God; Him ALONE shall you adore.'" [Matthew 4:8-10] & [Luke 4:5-8]
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 6:02 PM · You, Lucifer, said in your heart: "I will scale the heavens. Above the stars of God. I will set up my throne. I will take my seat. on the Mount of Congregation, in the recesses of the North. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will be like the Most High!" [Isaiah 14:13-15]
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:58 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).
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:57 PM · God's plan called for creating death (67:1-2), then bringing the humans and jinns into this world. Thus, they start over without any biases, and exercise full freedom to uphold God's absolute authority or Satan's polytheistic theory. To make this crucial decision, every human being receives a message from God advocating His absolute authority, as well as a message from Satan pushing his polytheistic principles. To give us a headstart, the Most Merciful gathered all the human beings before Him, prior to sending us to this world, and we bore witness that He alone is our Lord and Master (7:172). Thus, upholding God's absolute authority is a natural instinct that is an integral part of every human being. After putting the rebels to death, the souls of humans and jinns were placed in a special depository. God then created the appropriate bodies to house the souls of jinns and humans during the test period. The first jinn body was made from fire, and Satan was assigned to that body (15:27). The first human body was created from earthly material, clay (15:26), and God assigned the first human soul to that body. The divine plan called for the angels to serve the humans on earth - guard them, drive the wind and rain for them, distribute provisions, etc. This fact is stated in the Quran allegorically: "Your Lord said to the angels, `Fall prostrate before Adam.'" Satan of course refused to have anything to do with serving the human race (2:34, 7:11, 17:61, 18:50, 20:116). While Adam's body remained on earth, the real person, the soul, was admitted into Heaven in the outermost universe. God gave Adam certain commandments, represented by the forbidden tree, and Satan was appointed as Adam's companion to deliver to Adam his satanic message. The rest is history. Every time a human being is born, a human person is assigned to the new baby from the depository of souls. God assigns the souls in accordance with His knowledge (28:68). Every soul deserves to be assigned to a certain body, and live under certain circumstances. God alone knows which souls are good and which souls are evil. Our children are assigned to our homes in accordance with God's plan. An independent jinn soul is also assigned to the new human being to represent Satan's point of view. While the physical body of any jinn is reproduced from the parent jinns, the jinn soul is that of an independent individual. Jinns are descendants of Satan (7:27, 18:50). The assigned jinn remains with the human being from birth to death, and serves as the main witness on the Day of Judgment (50:23). A continuous debate takes place in our heads between the human soul and the jinn soul until both of them are convinced of one point of view.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:56 PM · The Most Merciful 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 response to Satan's claim. God created seven vast universes, then informed the angels that He was appointing Satan as a god on the tiny mote called "Earth" (2:30). The Quranic accounts related to appointing Satan as a temporary "god" (36:60) confirm the previous scripture.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:55 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 blasphemous, it was wrong - only God, and no one else, possesses the qualifications and ability to be a god. Consequent to Satan's blasphemy, a division occurred in the Heavenly Society, and all constituents of God's kingdom became classified into four categories: Angels: Creatures who upheld God's absolute authority. Animals: Creatures who rebelled but then accepted God's invitation to repent. [From Introduction.] Jinns: Creatures who agreed with Satan; that he is capable of being a "god." Humans: Creatures who did not make up their minds; they failed to make a firm stand with God's absolute authority.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:53 PM · Abraham [21:51] Before that, we granted Abraham his guidance and understanding, for we were fully aware of him.* Footnote [21:52] He said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoting yourselves?" [21:53] They said, "We found our parents worshiping them." [21:54] He said, "Indeed, you and your parents have gone totally astray." [21:55] They said, "Are you telling us the truth, or are you playing?" [21:56] He said, "Your only Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, who created them. This is the testimony to which I bear witness. [21:57] "I swear by GOD, I have a plan to deal with your statues, as soon as you leave." [21:58] He broke them into pieces, except for a big one, that they may refer to it. [21:59] They said, "Whoever did this to our gods is really a transgressor." [21:60] They said, "We heard a youth threaten them; he is called Abraham." [21:61] They said, "Bring him before the eyes of all the people, that they may bear witness." [21:62] They said, "Did you do this to our gods, O Abraham?"
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:53 PM · Prophets Moses and Aaron [21:48] We gave Moses and Aaron the Statute Book, a beacon, and a reminder for the righteous. [21:49] The ones who reverence their Lord, even when alone in their privacy, and they worry about the Hour. [21:50] This too is a blessed reminder that we sent down. Are you denying it?
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:51 PM · Priorities Confused [21:42] Say, "Who can protect you from the Most Gracious during the night or during the day?" Indeed, they are totally oblivious to the message of their Lord. [21:43] Do they have gods who can protect them from us? They cannot even help themselves. Nor can they accompany one another when they are summoned to face us. [21:44] We have provided for these people and their ancestors, up until an old age. Do they not see that every day on earth brings them closer to the end? Can they reverse this process? [21:45] Say, "I am warning you in accordance with divine inspiration." However, the deaf cannot hear the call, when they are warned. [21:46] When a sample of your Lord's retribution afflicts them, they readily say, "We were indeed wicked." [21:47] We will establish the scales of justice on the Day of Resurrection. No soul will suffer the least injustice. Even the equivalent of a mustard seed will be accounted for. We are the most efficient reckoners.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:50 PM · All Messengers Ridiculed [21:36] When those who disbelieve see you, they ridicule you: "Is this the one who challenges your gods?" Meanwhile, they remain totally heedless of the message from the Most Gracious. [21:37] The human being is impatient by nature. I will inevitably show you My signs; do not be in such a hurry. [21:38] They challenge: "Where is that (retribution), if you are truthful?" [21:39] If only those who disbelieve could envision themselves when they try to ward off the fire; off their faces and their backs! No one will help them then. [21:40] Indeed, it will come to them suddenly, and they will be utterly stunned. They can neither avoid it, nor can they receive any respite. [21:41] Messengers before you have been ridiculed, and, consequently, those who ridiculed them incurred the retribution for their ridiculing.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:48 PM · The Big Bang Theory Confirmed* [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? Footnote [21:31] And we placed on earth stabilizers, lest it tumbles with them, and we placed straight roads therein, that they may be guided. [21:32] And we rendered the sky a guarded ceiling. Yet, they are totally oblivious to all the portents therein. [21:33] And He is the One who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon; each floating in its own orbit. [21:34] We never decreed immortality for anyone before you; should you die, are they immortal? [21:35] Every soul will taste death, after we put you to the test through adversity and prosperity, then to us you ultimately return.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:46 PM · The Myth of Intercession To believe that anyone, other than God, can intercede on our behalf to have our sins forgiven or our wishes fulfilled, is to set up partners with God. This is idolatry. The Quran proclaims that "All intercession belongs to God" (39:44), and that there will be "no intercession on the Day of Judgment" (2:254). The myth of intercession is one of Satan's most effective tricks to dupe millions of people into idol worship. Millions of Christians believe that Jesus will intercede for them at God, and millions of Muslims believe that Muhammad will intercede on their behalf. Consequently, these people idolize Jesus and Muhammad. The concept of intercession is utterly illogical. Those who believe in Muhammad's intercession, for example, claim that he will ask God to forgive them and admit them into Paradise. They imagine Muhammad on the Day of Judgment choosing the candidates for his intercession. If you ask those who believe in intercession: "How will Muhammad recognize those who deserve his intercession?" they tell you, "God will tell him!" According to this concept, a person will go to Muhammad and request his intercession. Muhammad will then ask God whether this person deserves his intercession or not. God will inform Muhammad that the person deserves to go to Paradise. Muhammad will then turn around and tell God that the person deserves to go to Paradise! The blasphemy is obvious; those who believe in intercession make God a secretary of their idol Muhammad. God be glorified. Since the Quran is the most accurate book, it acknowledges that everyone in Paradise will intercede on behalf of his or her loved ones: "Please God, admit my mother into Paradise." This intercession will work if the person's mother deserves to go to Paradise (2:255, 20:109, 21:28). Thus, intercession, though it will take place in this manner, is utterly useless. We learn from the Quran that Abraham, God's beloved servant, could not intercede on behalf of his father (9:114). Noah could not intercede on behalf of his son (11:46). Muhammad could not intercede on behalf of his uncle (111:1-3) or relatives (9:80). What makes anyone think that a prophet or a saint will intercede on behalf of a perfect stranger?! See 2:48, 123; 6:51, 70, 94; 7:53; 10:3; 19:87; 26:100; 30:13; 32:4; 36:23; 39:44; 40:18; 43:86; 53:26 & 74:48. Muhammad's intercession is in 25:30.
ie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:45 PM · The Myth of Intercession [21:28] He knows their future and their past. They do not intercede, except for those already accepted by Him, and they are worried about their own necks.* Footnote [21:29] If any of them claims to be a god beside Him, we requite him with Hell; we thus requite the wicked.
ohnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:43 PM · One God/ One Message/ One Religion [21:25] We did not send any messenger before you except with the inspiration: "There is no god except Me; you shall worship Me alone." [21:26] Yet, they said, "The Most Gracious has begotten a son!" Glory be to Him. All (messengers) are (His) honored servants. [21:27] They never speak on their own, and they strictly follow His commands.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:43 PM · Never Question God's Wisdom [21:23] He is never to be asked about anything He does, while all others are questioned. [21:24] Have they found other gods beside Him? Say, "Show me your proof. This is the message to my generation, consummating all previous messages." Indeed, most of them do not recognize the truth; this is why they are so hostile.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:42 PM · One God [21:21] Have they found gods on earth who can create? [21:22] If there were in them (the heavens and the earth) other gods beside GOD, there would have been chaos. Glory be to GOD; the Lord with absolute authority. He is high above their claims.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:41 PM · [21:12] When our requital came to pass, they started to run. [21:13] Do not run, and come back to your luxuries and your mansions, for you must be held accountable. [21:14] They said, "Woe to us. We were really wicked." [21:15] This continued to be their proclamation, until we completely wiped them out. [21:16] We did not create the heavens and the earth, and everything between them just for amusement. [21:17] If we needed amusement, we could have initiated it without any of this, if that is what we wanted to do. [21:18] Instead, it is our plan to support the truth against falsehood, in order to defeat it. Woe to you for the utterances you utter. [21:19] To Him belongs everyone in the heavens and the earth, and those at Him are never too arrogant to worship Him, nor do they ever waver. [21:20] They glorify night and day, without ever tiring.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:39 PM · [21:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [21:1] Fast approaching is the reckoning for the people, but they are oblivious, averse. Opposition to the New Evidence [21:2] When a proof comes to them from their Lord, that is new, they listen to it heedlessly. [21:3] Their minds are heedless. And the transgressors confer secretly: "Is he not just a human being like you? Would you accept the magic that is presented to you?"* Footnote [21:4] He said, "My Lord knows every thought in the heaven and the earth. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient." [21:5] They even said, "Hallucinations," "He made it up," and, "He is a poet. Let him show us a miracle like those of the previous messengers." [21:6] We never annihilated a believing community in the past. Are these people believers? [21:7] We did not send before you except men whom we inspired. Ask those who know the scripture, if you do not know. [21:8] We did not give them bodies that did not eat, nor were they immortal. [21:9] We fulfilled our promise to them; we saved them together with whomever we willed, and annihilated the transgressors. [21:10] We have sent down to you a scripture containing your message. Do you not understand? [21:11] Many a community we terminated because of their transgression, and we substituted other people in their place.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:38 PM · Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:37 PM · In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.* Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe. Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help. Guide us in the right path; the path of those whom You blessed; not of those who have deserved wrath, nor of the strayers.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2013 at 8:18 AM · I've had like 3 people in the last month since i've share my most belove religion as most seem to do without pause. It seems so awesome to some. They told me they waited till i get off cause there so fearful of the effect it cause them, So they deleted me i didn't notice put then they ask me to re accept them back. Lol. OK.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM · [6:125] Whomever GOD wills to guide, He renders his chest wide open to Submission. And whomever He wills to send astray, He renders his chest intolerant and straitened, like one who climbs towards the sky.* GOD thus places a curse upon those who refuse to believe.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2013 at 8:02 AM · [6:93] Who is more evil than one who fabricates lies and attributes them to GOD, or says, "I have received divine inspiration," when no such inspiration was given to him, or says, "I can write the same as GOD's revelations"? If only you could see the transgressors at the time of death! The angels extend their hands to them, saying, "Let go of your souls. Today, you have incurred a shameful retribution for saying about GOD other than the truth, and for being too arrogant to accept His revelations.
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2013 at 8:01 AM · [6:92] This too is a blessed scripture that we have revealed, confirming the previous scriptures, that you may warn the most important community* and all those around it. Those who believe in the Hereafter will believe in this (scripture), and will observe the Contact Prayers (Salat).
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM · Johnnie Ellington II July 23, 2012 at 6:55 AM "Acquire knowledge, it enables its professor to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to heaven. It is our friend in the desert, our company in solitude and companion when friendless. It guides us to happiness, it sustains us in misery, it is an ornament amongst friends and an armor against enemies.
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2012 at 5:11 PM · Johnnie Ellington II August 10, 2012 at 5:41 PM ‘The Ten Cannots’ 1. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. 2. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. 3. You cannot help little men by tearing down big men. 4. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. 5. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. 6. You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. 7. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. 8. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. 9. You cannot build character and courage by destroying men’s initiative and independence. 10. And you cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves.
Johnnie Ellington II shared a post. August 13, 2012 at 5:11 PM · Johnnie Ellington II August 9, 2012 at 3:52 PM "First, love God your Creator more than anything else. Then, love all other people the same as you love yourself." (Based on Matthew 22:35-40, restated in Mark 12:28-31 and Luke 10:25-28. The idea of all people as neighbors is explained in Luke 10:29-37) "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment." (Matthew 22:37-38 KJV) "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. (Matthew 22:39-40 KJV)
Johnnie Ellington II August 11, 2012 at 6:10 PM Religion Philosophy Emphasis Christianity Love and Sacrifice Islam Universal Brotherhood and Equality Judaism Spiritual Wisdom and Tradition Buddhism Mindfulness and Compassion Native American Reverence for the Earth and the Natural World we live in Vedanta or Hindu Oneness with Existence and the Need for Enlightenment
Johnnie Ellington II August 13, 2014 at 5:58 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)
Johnnie Ellington II April 4, 2017 · Susan Rice served as the 24th US National Security Adviser from 2013 to 2017. However, she was previously the ambassador to the United Nations. She also served on the staff of the National Security Council and was Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during President Bill Clinton’s second term. She was even considered to be Secretary of State upon Hillary leaving. In has been going around behind the curtain for the past couple of days that Rice was the person who unmasked the Trump names. Rice requested the identities of U.S. persons in raw intelligence reports on dozens of occasions that connect to the Donald Trump transition and campaign. This story is just getting started. Rice reported those findings to Jarrett based upon standard protocol.
Johnnie Ellington II April 4, 2017 · As evidence exposes the Obama White House was spying on Trump, mainstream media is desperate to cover this up, but most importantly, this is feeding into the forecast of our model that we are looking and the decline and fall. Government is simply not trustworthy and as we see this affair will prove legally to be no different from Watergate and the Nixon scandal except this one goes all the way to the TOP, we are one step closer to undermining the system.
Johnnie Ellington II March 9, 2017 · The hot topic in Washington is that Jarrett has been behind the attempt to (1) investigate Trump under the pretense of National Security and (2) has been the one also orchestrating the insurgency protests to overthrow Trump. Jarrett even lived in the White House and dined with the Obamas. She has now also moved into Obama’s nerve center behind his OFA designed to overthrow Trump. We do know for a fact that she has been living with the Obamas, which is very strange. One would think you would cherish your privacy.
Johnnie Ellington II March 7, 2017 · NSA Director Michael Rogers participated in the sessions at Intelligence and National Security Summit in Washington. It turns out that Obama officially blamed Puttin on October 8th, 2016. Then on Thursday November 17th, 2016, Rogers traveled to New York and met with President-Elect Donald Trump after the election without informing others. Then the next day, the Washington Post reported on a recommendation in “October” that Mike Rogers be removed from his NSA position. This was a recommendation from the Pentagon and the NSA to President Obama that Rogers must be removed. This was delivered to Obama by Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper Jr. Reuters reported on November 19th, that Carter and Clapper demanded to fire Rogers. Rogers didn’t want to participate in the Obama spying scheme led by Clapper. All the information I was getting from behind the curtain warned that there was indeed a soft-coup against Trump that was organized by Obama and that Clapper was deeply involved. I warned this was being called the “Gang of Four” behind the curtain – absolutely unprecedented. Everyone knows I am very cautious not to get involved in conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, hackers are blackmailing Democrats to release other emails of their covert and illegal actions to overthrow Trump. Reports are surfacing that at least a dozen Democratic groups have been hacked demanding now a ransom and samples of sensitive data in the hackers’ possession have been leaked. One such leak involves a non-profit group using grant money to cover costs for anti-Trump protesters. If that proves correct, there is one non-profit that just committed tax fraud and that will justify 5 years in prison for all involved in that one. There appears to have been an all out effort by Democrats to undermine the government to
Mission -NEVER LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN!The entire regulation is based upon Russians and it claims they are deliberately spreading disinformation.
Senate Democrats are circulating a proposal based upon their claim of Russian hacking that will completely takeover the internet and social media which has been leaked . They are adopting the EU approach to silence political criticism. They claim it is necessary, just as the EU argued, that they must act to prevent Russian hackers and “restore” the people’s trust in our institutions, democracy, and the free press. They are proposing comprehensive GDPR-like data protection legislation following the EU. They are calling it a proposal for “Regulation of Social Media and Technology Firms,” and the draft was created by Sen. Mark Warner. To justify this act, they also point back to the old Soviet Union stating they attempted to spread “fake news” denigrating Martin Luther King. Despite the Democrats and their campaign to start World War III over Hillary’s emails, of which nobody denied were fake just hacked, their proposal is effectively to shut down anything they can call “ha...
