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25-09-2006 2:51amHey all,
It started out as just a few questions...but the list just kept growing.I apologise in advance for (i) any offence that this could possibly cause. This is all done in a spirit of innocence to quench my insatiable thirst for knowledge! (ii) any difficulty you have understanding; probably not the most succint questions I've ever asked but I just typed them as they occured to me! (iii) spelling and grammar errors. You never can be too careful.
1. I've read the Saudi flag contains verses from the Quran; what does it say?
2. The sticky link to the Quran is broken; can someone link me to another version? The version linked to in the charter just seems to be a transliteration. I'd prefer readability to a literal translation if that makes any difference.
3. Shia/Sunni: I've read something of the historical origins of these groups, I think I'd be a theoretical Sunni although that's possibly because I even have a hard time accepting that god is 'better' than I am. However are there any other main groups?
4. Interpretation: Is the Quran interpreted literally or purposively?
5. Afterlife: What can possibly happen to you when you die? By that I mean heaven, hell, etc.
6. Irish Muslims: What is the current number of Muslims living in Ireland?
7. The future: Christians believe that Jesus will return someday; does Islam have any similar 'end of the world' prediction? Did God say that he would communicate with anyone else in future; indeed, has he spoken directly with man since then?
8. Ireland/Irish: People who are born in Ireland are Irish, people who believe in Christ are Christians. However people who practice Islam are Muslim. Why are these two words so different? Is this just how Arabic grammar works in creating (adjectives? sry, can't think of the word), or are they separate words with distinct meanings?
9. 'Internal Controversy': Within Christianity a debate that's really started to hit the news is that of creationism v evolution. Does Islam have any similar big internal theological debate that those of us in the non-Muslim world might not be aware of?
Anyway, that's me for now. Thanking you in advance for any help you can give!
-Far0
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Hi Farcear! Welcome to the forum!
Sorry for the delay.Farcear wrote:1. I've read the Saudi flag contains verses from the Quran; what does it say?Farcear wrote:2. The sticky link to the Quran is broken; can someone link me to another version? The version linked to in the charter just seems to be a transliteration. I'd prefer readability to a literal translation if that makes any difference.
Also, this one:
http://www.islamicity.com/QuranSearch/Farcear wrote:3. Shia/Sunni: I've read something of the historical origins of these groups, I think I'd be a theoretical Sunni although that's possibly because I even have a hard time accepting that god is 'better' than I am. However are there any other main groups?Farcear wrote:4. Interpretation: Is the Quran interpreted literally or purposively?Farcear wrote:5. Afterlife: What can possibly happen to you when you die? By that I mean heaven, hell, etc.Farcear wrote:6. Irish Muslims: What is the current number of Muslims living in Ireland?Farcear wrote:7. The future: Christians believe that Jesus will return someday; does Islam have any similar 'end of the world' prediction? Did God say that he would communicate with anyone else in future; indeed, has he spoken directly with man since then?
Here's a link.
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/signsofthelasthour.html
The last time any human being received revelation was the Prophet Mohamed (peace be upon him) around 1400 years ago. Nobody else will receive revelation before Jesus (peace be upon him).Farcear wrote:8. Ireland/Irish: People who are born in Ireland are Irish, people who believe in Christ are Christians. However people who practice Islam are Muslim. Why are these two words so different? Is this just how Arabic grammar works in creating (adjectives? sry, can't think of the word), or are they separate words with distinct meanings?Farcear wrote:9. 'Internal Controversy': Within Christianity a debate that's really started to hit the news is that of creationism v evolution. Does Islam have any similar big internal theological debate that those of us in the non-Muslim world might not be aware of?
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=52090294&postcount=22Farcear wrote:Anyway, that's me for now. Thanking you in advance for any help you can give!I hope these answers were satisfactory.
Here's a link for info about Islam.
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam/DIEZone0
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