As-Salaam Alaikum.
“Soon shall We send down to you a weighty message.” Qur’an 73:5.
Ramadan is the month the Qur’an was revealed and this is the month to spend extra time in reading the Qur’an. We should try as much as we can to read the entire book by reading one thirtieth each night (day).
The Qur’an is not to follow us but we are to follow it. We should not have our own thinking and then refer to the Qur’an but we should read the Qur’an then have our thinking come from it. The Qur’an is our Imam so keep it in front of us.
When reading the Qur’an, accept it on the heart first. That is, believe everything in it, have no doubts about it and know that it is guidance with no doubt in it. It is a pure book with no flaws so accept it on the heart even if you don’t understand.
The Qur’an was revealed on the heart of Muhammed The Prophet, not the intellect. The intellect will question because it wants to know, it wants to understand, it wants to see and comprehend the logic. Consequently, it has the tendency to reject what it doesn’t know. However, the heart will accept it in its purity. The message in the Qur’an is too heavy for the intellect. You can’t understand the message right away, it would crush the intellect. Metaphorically, if this Qur’an had been revealed upon a mountain surely it would have crushed it.
After it is placed on the heart then read what’s on the heart and the understanding will come gradually, if Allah pleases.
Thank you for taking time to read this note.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Guidance
As-Salaam Alaikum,
“Guide us to the straight way.”
In the previous verses we honored, praised, thanked, and exalted Allah. Now we come to the dua proper. When the higher is addressing the lower it is called a command. But, when the lower is addressing the higher it is called a dua. This verse is the only verse in Al-Fatihah that we implore Allah, and the supplication is for guidance.
Guidance doesn’t include detailed evidence of the reality but it is an indication or sign that is sufficient enough to lead you to towards what is hidden. It’s pictured from the lion’s mane that flops when seeing the lion running towards you from a distance. The flopping mane is a sign or enough evidence to guide to that which is not seen to determine the complete object. Similarly, facial expressions are signals that direct us to that which is on the mind. Thus, we beseech Allah for guidance mentally, social, intellectually, spiritually, in every aspect of life. It is Allah that created us and it is Allah that guides us.
Every creature is given guidance within its own original created form that it may fulfill its destiny. Allah has provided every creature with the intelligence to read its own nature and adhere to its decree. However, the human creature is given a higher form of intelligence an inspired intellect thereby giving it a higher form of guidance preserved in the scriptures – The Qur’an.
Dear Believers, the Qur’an is a guide not a detailed exposition of judicial or social injunctions that can be applied to every circumstance in life for every culture or people. Respectively, within the signs or “ayats” of the Qur’an, no stone has been left unturned. Allah has addressed every significant or important matter known for advancing man’s individual and community life.
If we follow the best of our own intelligence, the best of our own nature that Allah has given us then it is a double mercy that Allah will reward by increasing the guidance. It is out of His mercy that he will guide us to the ways and usages of the systems of knowledge. Likewise, it is out of His mercy that he will guide us to the way of moral, intellectual and spiritual uprightness. What benefit is it to man that he profits the great treasures that all the systems of knowledge produces and offers, but lose his soul? Therefore, our supplication is to beseech Allah and Allah only to guide us to the way that is upright and that we remain “homo erectus.” Muhammed the Prophet has said, “Say, I have accepted faith, then be upright.”
It is only Allah that can guide to this path. No matter how much we are able to hit the center of the target and then attempt to teach others from morally sloping, we cannot guide them, only Allah can guide to the way of moral decency with integrity. Consequently, whatever degree of deviation we wander from the focus or attentive obedience it is considered straying. And some have strayed far, far from the path. Again, it is out of the double mercy of the One Who created us the first time and gave us the guidance, that He will guide us again upon our repentance.
We seek that Allah favor us along this path as he has favored the Jews, Christians, and Muslims that have come before us. And we plead that Allah keep us on the path that is straight. Amin.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
muslimamericanlogic.com
“Guide us to the straight way.”
In the previous verses we honored, praised, thanked, and exalted Allah. Now we come to the dua proper. When the higher is addressing the lower it is called a command. But, when the lower is addressing the higher it is called a dua. This verse is the only verse in Al-Fatihah that we implore Allah, and the supplication is for guidance.
Guidance doesn’t include detailed evidence of the reality but it is an indication or sign that is sufficient enough to lead you to towards what is hidden. It’s pictured from the lion’s mane that flops when seeing the lion running towards you from a distance. The flopping mane is a sign or enough evidence to guide to that which is not seen to determine the complete object. Similarly, facial expressions are signals that direct us to that which is on the mind. Thus, we beseech Allah for guidance mentally, social, intellectually, spiritually, in every aspect of life. It is Allah that created us and it is Allah that guides us.
Every creature is given guidance within its own original created form that it may fulfill its destiny. Allah has provided every creature with the intelligence to read its own nature and adhere to its decree. However, the human creature is given a higher form of intelligence an inspired intellect thereby giving it a higher form of guidance preserved in the scriptures – The Qur’an.
Dear Believers, the Qur’an is a guide not a detailed exposition of judicial or social injunctions that can be applied to every circumstance in life for every culture or people. Respectively, within the signs or “ayats” of the Qur’an, no stone has been left unturned. Allah has addressed every significant or important matter known for advancing man’s individual and community life.
If we follow the best of our own intelligence, the best of our own nature that Allah has given us then it is a double mercy that Allah will reward by increasing the guidance. It is out of His mercy that he will guide us to the ways and usages of the systems of knowledge. Likewise, it is out of His mercy that he will guide us to the way of moral, intellectual and spiritual uprightness. What benefit is it to man that he profits the great treasures that all the systems of knowledge produces and offers, but lose his soul? Therefore, our supplication is to beseech Allah and Allah only to guide us to the way that is upright and that we remain “homo erectus.” Muhammed the Prophet has said, “Say, I have accepted faith, then be upright.”
It is only Allah that can guide to this path. No matter how much we are able to hit the center of the target and then attempt to teach others from morally sloping, we cannot guide them, only Allah can guide to the way of moral decency with integrity. Consequently, whatever degree of deviation we wander from the focus or attentive obedience it is considered straying. And some have strayed far, far from the path. Again, it is out of the double mercy of the One Who created us the first time and gave us the guidance, that He will guide us again upon our repentance.
We seek that Allah favor us along this path as he has favored the Jews, Christians, and Muslims that have come before us. And we plead that Allah keep us on the path that is straight. Amin.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
muslimamericanlogic.com
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Servants of Allah
As-Salaam Alaikum,
“You alone do we serve and You alone do we seek help.”
We continue with Al-Fatiha with the theme of Allah’s double mercy in giving and rewarding as the Lord of all systems of knowledge.
How can man serve Allah if we can’t be of service to each other? The word that we are translating as ‘serve’ also means slave and worship. Because of the corruption of man’s thinking of himself as Lord and provider has brought about perhaps the most inhumane tragedy experienced by humanity. Consequently, it has caused an adverse affect on man’s nature when the ex-slave attempts to render a service to his fellow man. For it is clocked into man’s nature that success is not based upon how much wealth you accumulate, but by the contribution you are able to give as a benefit to humanity. Allah is the Lord of ‘all systems of knowledge.’
Not only did slavery within itself cause problems for man, but the method of emancipation also left unhealed psychological damage. To issue a piece of paper or document without adequate forewarning that informs a people of their freedom, who for generations have known nothing except slavery, created a devastating traumatic experience for generations to come. Not that the whole of our social and psychological predicaments stem from slavery, but much have gone unresolved. Whereas, the worst form of mental mutilation that has occurred as a result of slavery is to, ‘tell a man he is free but take away the only tool that he has to exercise his freedom with.’
There is no Qur’anic verse that explicitly emancipates the idea of slavery – a form of forced labor which people are considered to be, or treated as, property of others. The process was gradual that is left no scars. If a person were to contract himself into indentured servitude, the employer must feed, clothe, house, etc., the servant the same as he eats, sleeps, etc., and he must educate the servant the same as he would educate his own son. Whereas, the only difference between the servant and the family member is that the servant does not inherit.
The American experience of forced labor and persecution became so unbearable and insufferable that the slave, in many cases a former Muslim, would cry out, “When will come the help of Allah.” Another sad tragedy placed on the soul of the former slave is that Allah has sent His help -- “The Opening” -- physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually to the supplicant, and it appears as though the African American has forgotten its Lord.
This verse of Al-Fatiha should be the most precious verse read by the African American. This verse should bring tears to the eyes, more so, than its rhythmic pronunciations.
Whatever we do as an employer or employee, businessman, industrialist, technologist, etc…, whatever man does on this earth as an occupation or vocation he is rendering a service to another man. The more excellent you are as a servant to Allah, the greater advantage it gives in rendering a service in any endeavor. Whatever purposeful, industrious, or conscientious activity you pursue, engage it with excellence, and seek Allah’s help and guidance.
To be continued.
Thank you for your time in reading this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
muslimamericanlogic.com
“You alone do we serve and You alone do we seek help.”
We continue with Al-Fatiha with the theme of Allah’s double mercy in giving and rewarding as the Lord of all systems of knowledge.
How can man serve Allah if we can’t be of service to each other? The word that we are translating as ‘serve’ also means slave and worship. Because of the corruption of man’s thinking of himself as Lord and provider has brought about perhaps the most inhumane tragedy experienced by humanity. Consequently, it has caused an adverse affect on man’s nature when the ex-slave attempts to render a service to his fellow man. For it is clocked into man’s nature that success is not based upon how much wealth you accumulate, but by the contribution you are able to give as a benefit to humanity. Allah is the Lord of ‘all systems of knowledge.’
Not only did slavery within itself cause problems for man, but the method of emancipation also left unhealed psychological damage. To issue a piece of paper or document without adequate forewarning that informs a people of their freedom, who for generations have known nothing except slavery, created a devastating traumatic experience for generations to come. Not that the whole of our social and psychological predicaments stem from slavery, but much have gone unresolved. Whereas, the worst form of mental mutilation that has occurred as a result of slavery is to, ‘tell a man he is free but take away the only tool that he has to exercise his freedom with.’
There is no Qur’anic verse that explicitly emancipates the idea of slavery – a form of forced labor which people are considered to be, or treated as, property of others. The process was gradual that is left no scars. If a person were to contract himself into indentured servitude, the employer must feed, clothe, house, etc., the servant the same as he eats, sleeps, etc., and he must educate the servant the same as he would educate his own son. Whereas, the only difference between the servant and the family member is that the servant does not inherit.
The American experience of forced labor and persecution became so unbearable and insufferable that the slave, in many cases a former Muslim, would cry out, “When will come the help of Allah.” Another sad tragedy placed on the soul of the former slave is that Allah has sent His help -- “The Opening” -- physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually to the supplicant, and it appears as though the African American has forgotten its Lord.
This verse of Al-Fatiha should be the most precious verse read by the African American. This verse should bring tears to the eyes, more so, than its rhythmic pronunciations.
Whatever we do as an employer or employee, businessman, industrialist, technologist, etc…, whatever man does on this earth as an occupation or vocation he is rendering a service to another man. The more excellent you are as a servant to Allah, the greater advantage it gives in rendering a service in any endeavor. Whatever purposeful, industrious, or conscientious activity you pursue, engage it with excellence, and seek Allah’s help and guidance.
To be continued.
Thank you for your time in reading this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
muslimamericanlogic.com
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Day of Religion, Al-Fatihah part 2
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Owner of the Day of Religion
And what is the Day of Religion? The Day of Religion is when no soul will own another soul under any form or structure. On that Day all matters will be determined by Allah. (Qur’an). This verse in Al-Fatihah is not addressing the next life, the other side. It is addressing this side of the life, the life that we are in now. With all that Allah has given we are to seek the latter life but we are not to forget our share in this life.
Every human being is to pursue its share of this life, the material, moral, spiritual, its total subsistence. In its pursuits and acquisitions it is presupposed that every soul in its essence is enriched with the natural inclination and posses the capacity, capability and faculties to obey Allah. Knowledge is the lost property of the trustworthy-believer and wherever he or she finds it, they have a right to it, even if it means traveling to the furthest distance on the globe.
Therefore, it is not necessary for one man to be the owner or possessor of another, likewise it is predetermined and forbidden that a man inherit another. No man can inherit a woman as his wife which says that no man can inherit a community as its leader. We all belong to Allah as His property and we are all returning to Him as His property.
Nevertheless, in our gains of the material, intellectual and spiritual properties it is incumbent and a moral responsibility that man communicates and share with one another. If you do not share what you have with someone, it is as though you never had it. While you are in pursuit for your own usage and enjoyment the goods of this life, you should be improving the productive life of another.
In addition, it is etched into man’s social nature that he does not transgress the bounds of another, thereby having an essential duty to conduct a form of mutual consultation “shuraa.” That is why many of the social scientist proclaims that man is political by nature. This may be coupled with the fact that man is indebted to his Benefactor consequently he must act accordingly; he must have taqwa, a special consciousness to do what Allah wants in him.
When we study the life of Muhammed The Prophet, the prayers and the peace be upon him, and when we study the life and leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed we can conclude that the Imam followed the life example of the Prophet in leading their respective communities to the Day of Religion.
To be continued
Thank you for taking time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim Amerian Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Owner of the Day of Religion
And what is the Day of Religion? The Day of Religion is when no soul will own another soul under any form or structure. On that Day all matters will be determined by Allah. (Qur’an). This verse in Al-Fatihah is not addressing the next life, the other side. It is addressing this side of the life, the life that we are in now. With all that Allah has given we are to seek the latter life but we are not to forget our share in this life.
Every human being is to pursue its share of this life, the material, moral, spiritual, its total subsistence. In its pursuits and acquisitions it is presupposed that every soul in its essence is enriched with the natural inclination and posses the capacity, capability and faculties to obey Allah. Knowledge is the lost property of the trustworthy-believer and wherever he or she finds it, they have a right to it, even if it means traveling to the furthest distance on the globe.
Therefore, it is not necessary for one man to be the owner or possessor of another, likewise it is predetermined and forbidden that a man inherit another. No man can inherit a woman as his wife which says that no man can inherit a community as its leader. We all belong to Allah as His property and we are all returning to Him as His property.
Nevertheless, in our gains of the material, intellectual and spiritual properties it is incumbent and a moral responsibility that man communicates and share with one another. If you do not share what you have with someone, it is as though you never had it. While you are in pursuit for your own usage and enjoyment the goods of this life, you should be improving the productive life of another.
In addition, it is etched into man’s social nature that he does not transgress the bounds of another, thereby having an essential duty to conduct a form of mutual consultation “shuraa.” That is why many of the social scientist proclaims that man is political by nature. This may be coupled with the fact that man is indebted to his Benefactor consequently he must act accordingly; he must have taqwa, a special consciousness to do what Allah wants in him.
When we study the life of Muhammed The Prophet, the prayers and the peace be upon him, and when we study the life and leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed we can conclude that the Imam followed the life example of the Prophet in leading their respective communities to the Day of Religion.
To be continued
Thank you for taking time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim Amerian Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Comments on Al-Fatiha
With Allah’s Name The Merciful Benefactor The Merciful Redeemer.
Al-Fatiha means “The Opener” or “The Opening.” Some reasons given for its name is that it opens the reading of the Qur’an, the first chapter of the Qur’an. It is also used as a prayer or invocation for opening important events and ceremonies. This chapter of the Qur’an is also referred to as the key that unlocks previous scriptures that were sealed.
We began with Allah’s name. Whenever we start with an act or intention we preface it by saying, “…With Allah’s Name…” Allah is the Merciful Benefactor in that He extends His gifts immeasurably to all of His creatures including human beings. He gives to his creature far beyond his personal needs and in many cases more that he can make use of. Categorically, the return on the cultivation, development, nurturing, fostering or encouragement of His benefits is many times over the initial contribution. For example, if we cultivate just one grain, the return would be seven ears and on each ear one hundred grain. Appreciatively with gratitude, we say that Allah is the Merciful Redeemer. In addition, He offers for His servant is a special portion of His mercy.
“The Praise, Thanks belongs to Allah the Guardian Lord of the worlds -- systems of knowledge.”
The highest praise or thanks given to Allah is “Al-Hamdu lillah,” (Praise be to Allah). This expression of gratitude must be spoken with the tongue, soul, mind and intellect – with every aspect of the total being. This act of praise and thanks may even supersede prayer, fasting, charity, sacrificing of an animal, circumambulation of the Ka’bah as a display of graciousness and appreciation.
The Lord is one who cherishes, nourishes, evolves, and sustains everything and everyone from its inception to its maturity. After we reach maturity we still depend on Allah, our Lord. In this case He is the Lord of all worlds, all systems of knowledge. A world of knowledge is formed from symbols that are collected and combined as interrelated independent elements and then categorized as an entity that produces volumes which define a system. We have the world of biology, chemistry, mathematics, zoology, etc., -- many worlds. In each world there are paths. In the world of anatomy the study of the eye offers volumes and volumes of a systemized curriculum. And so it is for the nervous system, repertory system, etc. It is Allah as Lord that has evolved the sciences or paths out of His mercy.
Every sane person is commissioned to travel one of the many paths. It is the true religious life that keeps us on these paths that we give a reformed thinking to the expression “Fee Sabeel lillah” (go in the path of Allah). We will find the gifts and rewards so beneficial, numerous and profitable that it becomes a sin to obtain knowledge that is not useful. Therefore, it is imperative without reservation that we declare Allah is the Merciful Benefactor, Merciful Redeemer, Lord of all systems of knowledge.
To be continued.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Al-Fatiha means “The Opener” or “The Opening.” Some reasons given for its name is that it opens the reading of the Qur’an, the first chapter of the Qur’an. It is also used as a prayer or invocation for opening important events and ceremonies. This chapter of the Qur’an is also referred to as the key that unlocks previous scriptures that were sealed.
We began with Allah’s name. Whenever we start with an act or intention we preface it by saying, “…With Allah’s Name…” Allah is the Merciful Benefactor in that He extends His gifts immeasurably to all of His creatures including human beings. He gives to his creature far beyond his personal needs and in many cases more that he can make use of. Categorically, the return on the cultivation, development, nurturing, fostering or encouragement of His benefits is many times over the initial contribution. For example, if we cultivate just one grain, the return would be seven ears and on each ear one hundred grain. Appreciatively with gratitude, we say that Allah is the Merciful Redeemer. In addition, He offers for His servant is a special portion of His mercy.
“The Praise, Thanks belongs to Allah the Guardian Lord of the worlds -- systems of knowledge.”
The highest praise or thanks given to Allah is “Al-Hamdu lillah,” (Praise be to Allah). This expression of gratitude must be spoken with the tongue, soul, mind and intellect – with every aspect of the total being. This act of praise and thanks may even supersede prayer, fasting, charity, sacrificing of an animal, circumambulation of the Ka’bah as a display of graciousness and appreciation.
The Lord is one who cherishes, nourishes, evolves, and sustains everything and everyone from its inception to its maturity. After we reach maturity we still depend on Allah, our Lord. In this case He is the Lord of all worlds, all systems of knowledge. A world of knowledge is formed from symbols that are collected and combined as interrelated independent elements and then categorized as an entity that produces volumes which define a system. We have the world of biology, chemistry, mathematics, zoology, etc., -- many worlds. In each world there are paths. In the world of anatomy the study of the eye offers volumes and volumes of a systemized curriculum. And so it is for the nervous system, repertory system, etc. It is Allah as Lord that has evolved the sciences or paths out of His mercy.
Every sane person is commissioned to travel one of the many paths. It is the true religious life that keeps us on these paths that we give a reformed thinking to the expression “Fee Sabeel lillah” (go in the path of Allah). We will find the gifts and rewards so beneficial, numerous and profitable that it becomes a sin to obtain knowledge that is not useful. Therefore, it is imperative without reservation that we declare Allah is the Merciful Benefactor, Merciful Redeemer, Lord of all systems of knowledge.
To be continued.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I. (Muslim American Logic Institute)
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Matter and its Prototype
As-Salaam Alaikum,
It is that which created seven heavens as layers (one above the other), what do you see in the creation of The Merciful from perishables? Then return the vision, do you see from an original prototype. Qur’an 67:3.
Man in his original nature has the potential to ascend to the highest heaven. The motif of the ascension starting with the primary life is in morals and ethics, intuition, empirical studies, cultural expression, government, with the highest spiritual upward mobility being universals truths. These seven stages respectively prepare the human being for establishing the best community life.
When we first observe created matter we find it in the guise of perishable items. Everything over a period of time diminishes and will eventually pass away. There are species of plants and animals that once had a life on this earth that exist no more. Some mountains have expired their period of establishment. Some things have a short life span while others seem to be forever. However, they all are evolved from common inherent laws, principles, and regulations including the smallest particles of molecules and atoms that are shared in transient matter.
Allah encourages the believer to engage the material world. Investigate beyond its ecstatic appearances and return the vision as a scientist, philosopher, seer, or visionary. Observe the nature of things. Have a curiosity that leads to a rational investigation of questions about existence. Those things that appear so simple on the surface may hold within it a complex system of knowledge that a given prototype can be interchangeable within a specified time and space.
For example, you have a nice dress on and you tear or spill something on it and ruin it. It is the one who made the dress that will say, “don’t worry I have the original pattern I can make another one.” The second dress may look nothing like the previous though it is cut from the same original pattern.
Likewise it is with communities. The ancient Egyptians, builders of the great Pyramids were of communities that have passed away. They have left remnants of their great works that are marveled at but not reproduced. However, modern communities of man have made their contributions in knowledge and science. Though both communities do not resemble each other in their great contributions they are cut from the same original pattern.
With Al-Islam being the religion of nature, with returning the observations with hypothesis and testing, the eyes may come back wearied that it may find knowledge of things that are outside of known science and physics that carry no flaws. Though it may advance philosophical, metaphysical, or religious thought, all the same we would have to declare, “Praise be to Allah who has guided us to this.”
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I., Muslim American Logic Institute
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
It is that which created seven heavens as layers (one above the other), what do you see in the creation of The Merciful from perishables? Then return the vision, do you see from an original prototype. Qur’an 67:3.
Man in his original nature has the potential to ascend to the highest heaven. The motif of the ascension starting with the primary life is in morals and ethics, intuition, empirical studies, cultural expression, government, with the highest spiritual upward mobility being universals truths. These seven stages respectively prepare the human being for establishing the best community life.
When we first observe created matter we find it in the guise of perishable items. Everything over a period of time diminishes and will eventually pass away. There are species of plants and animals that once had a life on this earth that exist no more. Some mountains have expired their period of establishment. Some things have a short life span while others seem to be forever. However, they all are evolved from common inherent laws, principles, and regulations including the smallest particles of molecules and atoms that are shared in transient matter.
Allah encourages the believer to engage the material world. Investigate beyond its ecstatic appearances and return the vision as a scientist, philosopher, seer, or visionary. Observe the nature of things. Have a curiosity that leads to a rational investigation of questions about existence. Those things that appear so simple on the surface may hold within it a complex system of knowledge that a given prototype can be interchangeable within a specified time and space.
For example, you have a nice dress on and you tear or spill something on it and ruin it. It is the one who made the dress that will say, “don’t worry I have the original pattern I can make another one.” The second dress may look nothing like the previous though it is cut from the same original pattern.
Likewise it is with communities. The ancient Egyptians, builders of the great Pyramids were of communities that have passed away. They have left remnants of their great works that are marveled at but not reproduced. However, modern communities of man have made their contributions in knowledge and science. Though both communities do not resemble each other in their great contributions they are cut from the same original pattern.
With Al-Islam being the religion of nature, with returning the observations with hypothesis and testing, the eyes may come back wearied that it may find knowledge of things that are outside of known science and physics that carry no flaws. Though it may advance philosophical, metaphysical, or religious thought, all the same we would have to declare, “Praise be to Allah who has guided us to this.”
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
Salim MuMin, Director
M.A.L.I., Muslim American Logic Institute
muslimamericanlogic.com
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Best Community
As-Salaam Alaikum,
You are the best of any community extracted from the total humanity, commanding the known (to be good) and prohibiting the despicable, and believing in Allah; if the people of the Book believed then it was be good for them, there are believers amongst them but most of them are no good. Qur’an 3:8.
Allah is informing the true trust-believing people that they have reached the pinnacle of potential for establishing community life. The potential that was placed in the first community of Adam, you have now been extracted out of the humanity to be an example for all other communities and Muhammed The Prophet, Pbuh, is an example for you.
This community life is a group of trustworthy-believers of common thought, ideologies, philosophies, common interests, goals, and common ownership that they share within a common geographical space – a “Shared Freedom Space.” This verse also speaks of the common good, the material goods products, housing, roads, buildings, etc. which helps define community existence. Likewise it speaks of the spiritual good – morals, ethics, character, behavior, etc.
Contrarily, prohibitions are placed on despicable conduct and presentation – lewdness of dressing, vulgarity in speech, spousal abuse, run down homes and neighborhoods. To take satisfaction in such predicaments, whether you are the primary cause of it or not, is outlawed by the Trustworthy-Believer.
This excellent public and private life is extended to any that believes in Allah. Jewish, Christian, Muslim, whoever believes and trust in Allah and rehearse the Scriptures revealed by His Servants, are given an open invitation to realize the inherent paramount possibilities for group existence. However, you will find that the majority of people amongst the “People of the Book,” (including Muslims) are burdened souls for not accepting what Allah has prescribed and approved for all of us.
Thank You for taking time to read this article.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I.
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
You are the best of any community extracted from the total humanity, commanding the known (to be good) and prohibiting the despicable, and believing in Allah; if the people of the Book believed then it was be good for them, there are believers amongst them but most of them are no good. Qur’an 3:8.
Allah is informing the true trust-believing people that they have reached the pinnacle of potential for establishing community life. The potential that was placed in the first community of Adam, you have now been extracted out of the humanity to be an example for all other communities and Muhammed The Prophet, Pbuh, is an example for you.
This community life is a group of trustworthy-believers of common thought, ideologies, philosophies, common interests, goals, and common ownership that they share within a common geographical space – a “Shared Freedom Space.” This verse also speaks of the common good, the material goods products, housing, roads, buildings, etc. which helps define community existence. Likewise it speaks of the spiritual good – morals, ethics, character, behavior, etc.
Contrarily, prohibitions are placed on despicable conduct and presentation – lewdness of dressing, vulgarity in speech, spousal abuse, run down homes and neighborhoods. To take satisfaction in such predicaments, whether you are the primary cause of it or not, is outlawed by the Trustworthy-Believer.
This excellent public and private life is extended to any that believes in Allah. Jewish, Christian, Muslim, whoever believes and trust in Allah and rehearse the Scriptures revealed by His Servants, are given an open invitation to realize the inherent paramount possibilities for group existence. However, you will find that the majority of people amongst the “People of the Book,” (including Muslims) are burdened souls for not accepting what Allah has prescribed and approved for all of us.
Thank You for taking time to read this article.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I.
muslimamericanlogic.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Cautions Against Taking Disbelievers as Guardians In Religion
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Let not the Trustworthy-Believers take the disbelievers as guardian protectors more so than the Trustworthy-Believers; whoever does that, in no way is any of it from Allah; except that you be exceptionally conscious of them, and Allah cautions you Himself, and the place (that you turn out to be) belongs to Allah. 3:28.
This verse begins in the reflexive voice, that is the action of taking or accepting occurs from within. It is addressing the inner or abstract form of the person more so than the external or physical form. Not that we are not to befriend or become acquaintances with religious disbelievers, on the contrary we do not give them the trust of concerns that are close, dear or intimate to our vital development and preservation of the true human character. The precious religious concepts, ideas, philosophy, logic that we depend on for our Muslim existence are to be supported by the Trustworthy-Believers. I hear some people saying you can get knowledge and wisdom from anyone, yes you can, but we are not to put our hope, conviction, or expectation in anyone. Don’t go to them when you don’t understand what G-d wills in you from the Qur’an. Pursue those that hold the same cherished values of life that you hold.
The analogy of the guardian amongst the Trustworthy-Believer is based upon the Qur’anic Arabic word that connotes first (rights), guardian, and family. We know that it is Allah that has the first rights. It is Allah that brings us into existence, provides, nourishes, sustains, and evolves us to a mature state. After that it is Allah that we continue to depend on. So it is only logical that He has the first rights in respect and honor of the safeguards. Muhammed The Prophet (Pbhh) is closer to the Trustworthy-Believer than their own selves. Subsequently, the blood relatives are closer for the perpetuation and conservation of the total human life; categorically the mother is nearest of them. Allah tells us that it is the possessor of the womb that is closer than the Trustworthy-Believer are to each other. This is the sign of the religious life that Allah wants in terms of the protection, guardianship, and friendship that the Trustworthy-Believers are to emulate in their communities.
When we are in the presence of the disbelievers we are to be acutely aware and mindful of the unhelpful influences. Our interactions may be through personal, media, workplace, etc., however, we are to have the special consciousness for the destructive public encouragements that doesn’t agree with the life that Allah prescribes for us. In all affairs, activities and endeavors we are to be extremely aware or our relationships outside of trustful family members as well as outside of the community of righteous trustworthy believers.
Allah has placed special emphasis on the fact that he cautions you Himself. Allah is not a person like we are a person. Allah does not have a self similar to the self that we have. Allah does not have a soul as we have a soul. This is an important concern for the theologian. Those who study the concept and the relationship that we are to have with Allah know that Allah can’t be put into an anthropomorphic figure though the Qur’an speaks of Allah as a self having hands, hearing, seeing, speaking, etc. So this language is suggesting that the punishment we be so severe if we ignore the decree of Allah. That it will be as though Allah himself will execute the retribution with his own hands. So let’s arrive at the place that Allah wants for us.
Thank you for reading this article.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I., Director
Muslimamericanlogic.com
Let not the Trustworthy-Believers take the disbelievers as guardian protectors more so than the Trustworthy-Believers; whoever does that, in no way is any of it from Allah; except that you be exceptionally conscious of them, and Allah cautions you Himself, and the place (that you turn out to be) belongs to Allah. 3:28.
This verse begins in the reflexive voice, that is the action of taking or accepting occurs from within. It is addressing the inner or abstract form of the person more so than the external or physical form. Not that we are not to befriend or become acquaintances with religious disbelievers, on the contrary we do not give them the trust of concerns that are close, dear or intimate to our vital development and preservation of the true human character. The precious religious concepts, ideas, philosophy, logic that we depend on for our Muslim existence are to be supported by the Trustworthy-Believers. I hear some people saying you can get knowledge and wisdom from anyone, yes you can, but we are not to put our hope, conviction, or expectation in anyone. Don’t go to them when you don’t understand what G-d wills in you from the Qur’an. Pursue those that hold the same cherished values of life that you hold.
The analogy of the guardian amongst the Trustworthy-Believer is based upon the Qur’anic Arabic word that connotes first (rights), guardian, and family. We know that it is Allah that has the first rights. It is Allah that brings us into existence, provides, nourishes, sustains, and evolves us to a mature state. After that it is Allah that we continue to depend on. So it is only logical that He has the first rights in respect and honor of the safeguards. Muhammed The Prophet (Pbhh) is closer to the Trustworthy-Believer than their own selves. Subsequently, the blood relatives are closer for the perpetuation and conservation of the total human life; categorically the mother is nearest of them. Allah tells us that it is the possessor of the womb that is closer than the Trustworthy-Believer are to each other. This is the sign of the religious life that Allah wants in terms of the protection, guardianship, and friendship that the Trustworthy-Believers are to emulate in their communities.
When we are in the presence of the disbelievers we are to be acutely aware and mindful of the unhelpful influences. Our interactions may be through personal, media, workplace, etc., however, we are to have the special consciousness for the destructive public encouragements that doesn’t agree with the life that Allah prescribes for us. In all affairs, activities and endeavors we are to be extremely aware or our relationships outside of trustful family members as well as outside of the community of righteous trustworthy believers.
Allah has placed special emphasis on the fact that he cautions you Himself. Allah is not a person like we are a person. Allah does not have a self similar to the self that we have. Allah does not have a soul as we have a soul. This is an important concern for the theologian. Those who study the concept and the relationship that we are to have with Allah know that Allah can’t be put into an anthropomorphic figure though the Qur’an speaks of Allah as a self having hands, hearing, seeing, speaking, etc. So this language is suggesting that the punishment we be so severe if we ignore the decree of Allah. That it will be as though Allah himself will execute the retribution with his own hands. So let’s arrive at the place that Allah wants for us.
Thank you for reading this article.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I., Director
Muslimamericanlogic.com
Monday, August 3, 2009
Learning Qur'anic Arabic
As-Salaam Alaikum,
“And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variations in your languages and your colours: verily in that are Signs for those who know.” (Qur'an).
All of the languages and colors belong to Allah. We often hear that Arabic is the Language of Allah but it is Allah that has made all languages possible through his creation.
In reading an interesting article about babies who become bilingual, it is reported that the baby is born being able to distinguish all of the sounds from all of the languages. “Each language uses a unique set of sounds,” the researcher says. “Scientist now know babies are born with the ability to distinguish all of them, but that ability starts to weakening even before they start talking, by the first birthday.”
“Mastering your dominant language gets in the way of learning a second, less familiar one.” “The brain tunes out the sounds that don’t fit.”
We could say intuitively the other sounds that form languages still exist even as we become adults. However, to extract them in their logical patterns for communication may be quite a task. Perhaps, through a different method of learning from the toddler we have the ability to learn other languages.
We also may conclude or postulate that Arabic may not be the best spoken language to choose for universal communication, but it is the best language for reading, understanding and preserving religious scriptures.
We have the ability to learn and understand the Qur’an from it’s original Qur’anic Arabic text that will give us a better understanding of its message.
M.A.L.I. invites you to come and learn through online studies. Free of charge.
Contact us at: mali@muslimamericanlogic.com.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I., Director
muslimamericanlogic.com
“And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variations in your languages and your colours: verily in that are Signs for those who know.” (Qur'an).
All of the languages and colors belong to Allah. We often hear that Arabic is the Language of Allah but it is Allah that has made all languages possible through his creation.
In reading an interesting article about babies who become bilingual, it is reported that the baby is born being able to distinguish all of the sounds from all of the languages. “Each language uses a unique set of sounds,” the researcher says. “Scientist now know babies are born with the ability to distinguish all of them, but that ability starts to weakening even before they start talking, by the first birthday.”
“Mastering your dominant language gets in the way of learning a second, less familiar one.” “The brain tunes out the sounds that don’t fit.”
We could say intuitively the other sounds that form languages still exist even as we become adults. However, to extract them in their logical patterns for communication may be quite a task. Perhaps, through a different method of learning from the toddler we have the ability to learn other languages.
We also may conclude or postulate that Arabic may not be the best spoken language to choose for universal communication, but it is the best language for reading, understanding and preserving religious scriptures.
We have the ability to learn and understand the Qur’an from it’s original Qur’anic Arabic text that will give us a better understanding of its message.
M.A.L.I. invites you to come and learn through online studies. Free of charge.
Contact us at: mali@muslimamericanlogic.com.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I., Director
muslimamericanlogic.com
Longevity of The Masjid
As Salaam Alaikum,
"The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish regular prayers, and practice regular charity, and fear none (at all) except Allah. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance." Qur’an 9:18.
The above verse has been translated as “Visited and Maintained,” however the word that is being translated has come to mean “life with long age.” We may also translate it as “longevity.” That is the believers are to give longevity to the Masjid.
The believers are considered residents and visitors in our language. Those who frequent a particular Masjid are called its residents. Those who may be traveling or attending a Masjid once in a while are called its visitors. Contrary to what some Muslims contend, disbelievers, Christian, Jews, etc…, may also visit the Masjid. However, this group is not to attend the Masjid so frequently that they exceed the number of believers and thus become residents and custodians.
We may find in some of the Catholic schools the attendees are not Catholic and in some cases the non-Catholics may outnumber the Catholics. G-d is informing us as to not let this happen with the Masajid.
The residents (believers) are the custodians of the Masjid. The visitors are not the custodians. For example, we all are members of the first House. It is a House built for all of humanity. Some of us visit the House, and others are called its custodians. The custodians have the responsibility of the upkeep of the House. We are to follow the rules of hospitality established by the custodians. As visitors we do not come into a Masjid and demand rights of a custodian. The same applies for our individual homes, the man of the house is the Imam and him, his wife and family members are its custodians. You cannot come into another man’s house and demand the rights of the custodians of the house even if you are the Imam in the Community.
When a visitor comes to the house we have a beautiful greeting, “Ahlan wa Sahlan.” That is be as my family and I am going to do as much as I can to make the way easy for you. In our excellent southern hospitality we say, “Come in take your shoes off and make yourself at home.” However, whatever you see while visiting my house does not concern you, so don’t go out of my house and tell others what you have seen. I just want to make it easy for you while you are here.
When we are travelers or visitors of a Masjid, we do not have the right to be the Imam if a resident Imam is present. A resident Imam is one who frequents that particular Masjid and is known for leading the prayers in that Masjid. Even if the visitors exceed the number of residents, the resident Imam is to lead the prayers and the visitors are to follow him in the prayer. In this case the prayer is not shorten for the visitors. If a visiting Imam leads the prayer of those that are visiting then the prayer may be shortened. In the process of traveling the thuhr and asr prayers may be combined and the magrib and isha prayers may be combined. However, once you have reached your destination the prayers should be offered in their appointed times, respectively.
It is not the bricks and mortar that gives a place its life, but those who frequent it. Thereby let the believers frequent the Houses of worship thus giving it its longevity. Let us do more to build Houses based on the principle of the first House, for the worship of G-d, G-d alone.
Thank you for taking the time to read this note.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I., Director
muslimamericanlogic.com
"The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish regular prayers, and practice regular charity, and fear none (at all) except Allah. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance." Qur’an 9:18.
The above verse has been translated as “Visited and Maintained,” however the word that is being translated has come to mean “life with long age.” We may also translate it as “longevity.” That is the believers are to give longevity to the Masjid.
The believers are considered residents and visitors in our language. Those who frequent a particular Masjid are called its residents. Those who may be traveling or attending a Masjid once in a while are called its visitors. Contrary to what some Muslims contend, disbelievers, Christian, Jews, etc…, may also visit the Masjid. However, this group is not to attend the Masjid so frequently that they exceed the number of believers and thus become residents and custodians.
We may find in some of the Catholic schools the attendees are not Catholic and in some cases the non-Catholics may outnumber the Catholics. G-d is informing us as to not let this happen with the Masajid.
The residents (believers) are the custodians of the Masjid. The visitors are not the custodians. For example, we all are members of the first House. It is a House built for all of humanity. Some of us visit the House, and others are called its custodians. The custodians have the responsibility of the upkeep of the House. We are to follow the rules of hospitality established by the custodians. As visitors we do not come into a Masjid and demand rights of a custodian. The same applies for our individual homes, the man of the house is the Imam and him, his wife and family members are its custodians. You cannot come into another man’s house and demand the rights of the custodians of the house even if you are the Imam in the Community.
When a visitor comes to the house we have a beautiful greeting, “Ahlan wa Sahlan.” That is be as my family and I am going to do as much as I can to make the way easy for you. In our excellent southern hospitality we say, “Come in take your shoes off and make yourself at home.” However, whatever you see while visiting my house does not concern you, so don’t go out of my house and tell others what you have seen. I just want to make it easy for you while you are here.
When we are travelers or visitors of a Masjid, we do not have the right to be the Imam if a resident Imam is present. A resident Imam is one who frequents that particular Masjid and is known for leading the prayers in that Masjid. Even if the visitors exceed the number of residents, the resident Imam is to lead the prayers and the visitors are to follow him in the prayer. In this case the prayer is not shorten for the visitors. If a visiting Imam leads the prayer of those that are visiting then the prayer may be shortened. In the process of traveling the thuhr and asr prayers may be combined and the magrib and isha prayers may be combined. However, once you have reached your destination the prayers should be offered in their appointed times, respectively.
It is not the bricks and mortar that gives a place its life, but those who frequent it. Thereby let the believers frequent the Houses of worship thus giving it its longevity. Let us do more to build Houses based on the principle of the first House, for the worship of G-d, G-d alone.
Thank you for taking the time to read this note.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I., Director
muslimamericanlogic.com
Reconciling Scientific, Naked Eye Sightings, and Ritual
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Today with the advancement of science we are able to reconcile the differences between sighting the new crescent with the naked eye and relying upon science, i.e., scientific calculations.
We can now scientifically calculate within a certain threshold the visibility of the new crescent in the United States. Not all of the states will be able to see the new crescent on the same day; however we use the borders of the United States as our mark of local demarcation. That is, if the new crescent is sighted in any part of the United States we will begin the fast that night.
To verify by giving consistency and compatibility to both methods we can go outside and actually see the new crescent with the naked eye in those States where it’s possible.
The other aspect of the Ramadan fast is that of a religious ritual. Let us know that ritual and science may not always agree. Whereas it is not the reality of science that we are always seeking in the ritual but the symbolic messages in the ritual will lead us to the reality. The custom of keeping the ritual as part of the social life helps preserve the knowledge of truths which escape us. For example, when we perform wudu it is not an actual scientific cleansing or purification of filth and germs from the body. However, it is a symbolic act that addresses a higher form of cleansing; a moral cleansing that brings about enlightenment.
So, what I have introduced without compromising the Qur’an, The saying of the Prophet (pbuh), the teaching of Imam W. Deen Mohammed, and science is that we accept the iddat (prescribed period) of fasting to be counted as 30 nights. When performing the ritual, and making the analogy of its implication on a higher level, we will maintain the knowledge and consistency that will translate into a higher social unity than that of bodily intermingling.
Whereas in the first rebirth, resurrection or return to the original nature, the symbolic message is that this birth occurs in the 9th month. Also 30 would represent the 3 veils of darkness that we must come through to realize this birth. See how the month is divided into 3 sets of 10 nights and how Allah divides the process in the development of the womb into 3 periods of 3 months each.
And the second 10 nights spoken of is the return or second resurrection of coming into a greater light (Adha) of creation or becoming conscious, an intellectual awareness of applying what G-d wants in us. Whereas 10 being the symbol of consciousness.
40 nights completes the development, a sign of man’s maturity where he is now guided by the revelation of G-d, not by nature.
Therefore, we began the fast on the night of August 21st. The first day of fasting will be August 22nd. And the Eid will be September 20th.
Thank you for reading this article.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I. Director
muslimamericanlogic.com
Today with the advancement of science we are able to reconcile the differences between sighting the new crescent with the naked eye and relying upon science, i.e., scientific calculations.
We can now scientifically calculate within a certain threshold the visibility of the new crescent in the United States. Not all of the states will be able to see the new crescent on the same day; however we use the borders of the United States as our mark of local demarcation. That is, if the new crescent is sighted in any part of the United States we will begin the fast that night.
To verify by giving consistency and compatibility to both methods we can go outside and actually see the new crescent with the naked eye in those States where it’s possible.
The other aspect of the Ramadan fast is that of a religious ritual. Let us know that ritual and science may not always agree. Whereas it is not the reality of science that we are always seeking in the ritual but the symbolic messages in the ritual will lead us to the reality. The custom of keeping the ritual as part of the social life helps preserve the knowledge of truths which escape us. For example, when we perform wudu it is not an actual scientific cleansing or purification of filth and germs from the body. However, it is a symbolic act that addresses a higher form of cleansing; a moral cleansing that brings about enlightenment.
So, what I have introduced without compromising the Qur’an, The saying of the Prophet (pbuh), the teaching of Imam W. Deen Mohammed, and science is that we accept the iddat (prescribed period) of fasting to be counted as 30 nights. When performing the ritual, and making the analogy of its implication on a higher level, we will maintain the knowledge and consistency that will translate into a higher social unity than that of bodily intermingling.
Whereas in the first rebirth, resurrection or return to the original nature, the symbolic message is that this birth occurs in the 9th month. Also 30 would represent the 3 veils of darkness that we must come through to realize this birth. See how the month is divided into 3 sets of 10 nights and how Allah divides the process in the development of the womb into 3 periods of 3 months each.
And the second 10 nights spoken of is the return or second resurrection of coming into a greater light (Adha) of creation or becoming conscious, an intellectual awareness of applying what G-d wants in us. Whereas 10 being the symbol of consciousness.
40 nights completes the development, a sign of man’s maturity where he is now guided by the revelation of G-d, not by nature.
Therefore, we began the fast on the night of August 21st. The first day of fasting will be August 22nd. And the Eid will be September 20th.
Thank you for reading this article.
Salim MuMin
M.A.L.I. Director
muslimamericanlogic.com
Ramadan 2009
M.A.L.I.
Muslim American Logic Institute
Statement on Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
As-Salaam Alaikum,
On Thursday August 20, 2009 the new Moon will be born at approximately 5:00 a.m. EST. On that day the Sun sets at approximately 8:15 p.m. EST. On the same day the Moon will set at approximately 8:25 p.m. EST. At the time of sunset the age of the New Moon will be 15 hours and 15 minutes.
At this time the Moon will be setting closely with the Sun, so The New Crescent of Ramadan cannot be sighted in the United States. In the Southern Hemisphere it may be possible to see but not in the Northern Hemisphere, in the United States.
On Friday, August 21, 2009 the New Moon will be 39 hours and 15 minutes in age and the altitude will be 6 degrees above the horizon. The angle of separation, degrees between the Sun and the Moon, will be 21 degrees. This makes it possible to see the New Crescent on this date marking the first night of Ramadan.
M.A.L.I. is offering a system for starting the Month of Ramadan and determining the Eid Al-Fitr that will help solve some problems that we have been having. It is practically not possible to sight the New Crescent on the evening before the Eid and be prepared for the Eid. Children have to be taken out of school, employees and employers have to be notified, the place and food for the Eid has to be prepared, along with other logistics of preparing for the Eid. Therefore, we take another look at the reading of the Qur’an to help solve these issues without deviating from the obedience of Allah.
In the Qur’an it reads: “O you (soul) as one wrapped up in garments. Stand the night (for prayer) except a little of it; half of it or a little less. Or increase it a little more and read the Qur’an in slowly and correctly (as to realize its meanings). Soon we will cause you to meet with a heavy word. Surely the rising of the night is stronger in terms of preparation and establishing the soul.”
The Qur’an also reads: “We appointed for Moses thirty nights, and completed (the period) with ten (more): thus was completed the term with his Lord, forty nights…”
From the above verses we are concluding that the possibility of the sighting of the New Crescent can be sighted on August 21, 2009. This time of the setting of the Sun (Magrib) begins the counting of the first night. And it is in the night that we stand in the reading of the Qur’an the prayers in preparation of the soul. We are to count and stand for thirty (30) nights, whereas at the end of the thirty we have the Eid Al-Fitr to complete the month of Ramadan. Thereby, the Eid Al-Fitr will be on September 20, 2009.
Symbolically, this ritual of fasting and preparation will bring us to a return to, or a new birth, return to the original nature that G-d placed in our first Father. Adam – Eid Al-Fitr.
Then, we have ten more nights of Thul-Hijjah, whereas at the completion of those nights we have the Eid Al-Adha. That is symbolically speaking the “Return of the Greater Light,” the consciousness or enlightenment of the “Original Nature” that G-d has placed in all of us. This is referenced to the enlightenment that G-d placed in our second Father, Abraham.
New Crescent Sighted: August 21st
First Day of Fasting: August 22nd
Eid Al-Adha: September 20th
Following this Logic will help solve our problems.
Thank you for taking the time to read this presentation.
Salim MuMin
Director of M.A.L.I.
mali@muslimamericanlogic.com
Muslim American Logic Institute
Statement on Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
As-Salaam Alaikum,
On Thursday August 20, 2009 the new Moon will be born at approximately 5:00 a.m. EST. On that day the Sun sets at approximately 8:15 p.m. EST. On the same day the Moon will set at approximately 8:25 p.m. EST. At the time of sunset the age of the New Moon will be 15 hours and 15 minutes.
At this time the Moon will be setting closely with the Sun, so The New Crescent of Ramadan cannot be sighted in the United States. In the Southern Hemisphere it may be possible to see but not in the Northern Hemisphere, in the United States.
On Friday, August 21, 2009 the New Moon will be 39 hours and 15 minutes in age and the altitude will be 6 degrees above the horizon. The angle of separation, degrees between the Sun and the Moon, will be 21 degrees. This makes it possible to see the New Crescent on this date marking the first night of Ramadan.
M.A.L.I. is offering a system for starting the Month of Ramadan and determining the Eid Al-Fitr that will help solve some problems that we have been having. It is practically not possible to sight the New Crescent on the evening before the Eid and be prepared for the Eid. Children have to be taken out of school, employees and employers have to be notified, the place and food for the Eid has to be prepared, along with other logistics of preparing for the Eid. Therefore, we take another look at the reading of the Qur’an to help solve these issues without deviating from the obedience of Allah.
In the Qur’an it reads: “O you (soul) as one wrapped up in garments. Stand the night (for prayer) except a little of it; half of it or a little less. Or increase it a little more and read the Qur’an in slowly and correctly (as to realize its meanings). Soon we will cause you to meet with a heavy word. Surely the rising of the night is stronger in terms of preparation and establishing the soul.”
The Qur’an also reads: “We appointed for Moses thirty nights, and completed (the period) with ten (more): thus was completed the term with his Lord, forty nights…”
From the above verses we are concluding that the possibility of the sighting of the New Crescent can be sighted on August 21, 2009. This time of the setting of the Sun (Magrib) begins the counting of the first night. And it is in the night that we stand in the reading of the Qur’an the prayers in preparation of the soul. We are to count and stand for thirty (30) nights, whereas at the end of the thirty we have the Eid Al-Fitr to complete the month of Ramadan. Thereby, the Eid Al-Fitr will be on September 20, 2009.
Symbolically, this ritual of fasting and preparation will bring us to a return to, or a new birth, return to the original nature that G-d placed in our first Father. Adam – Eid Al-Fitr.
Then, we have ten more nights of Thul-Hijjah, whereas at the completion of those nights we have the Eid Al-Adha. That is symbolically speaking the “Return of the Greater Light,” the consciousness or enlightenment of the “Original Nature” that G-d has placed in all of us. This is referenced to the enlightenment that G-d placed in our second Father, Abraham.
New Crescent Sighted: August 21st
First Day of Fasting: August 22nd
Eid Al-Adha: September 20th
Following this Logic will help solve our problems.
Thank you for taking the time to read this presentation.
Salim MuMin
Director of M.A.L.I.
mali@muslimamericanlogic.com
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