Know Thine Enemy 9
Know Thine Enemy
Sunday, May 27, 2007 12:14 AM
Know Thine Enemy
[Ninth in a series.]
Absolutism & Abrogation
The Qur’an is not silent concerning itself.
- 44:2. By the manifest Book (this Qur’ân) that makes things clear,
44:3. We sent it (this Qur’ân) down on a blessed night [(i.e. night of Qadr, Sûrah No: 97) in the month of Ramadân,, the 9th month of the Islâmic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship].
44:4. Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments .
44:5. Amran (i.e. a Command or this Qur’an or the Decree of every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messengers),
- 56:77. That (this) is indeed an honourable recital (the Noble Qur’ân).
56:78. In a Book well-guarded (with Allâh in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).
56:79. Which (that Book with Allâh) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).
56:80. A Revelation (this Qur’ân) from the Lord of the ‘Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
56:81. Is it such a talk (this Qur’an) that you (disbelievers) deny?
- 2:185. The month of Ramadân in which was revealed the Qur’ân, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). …
- 3:7. It is He Who has sent down to you (Muhammad) the Book (this Qur’ân). In it are Verses that are entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book [and those are the Verses of Al-Ahkâm (commandments, etc.), Al-Farâ’id (obligatory duties) and Al-Hudud (legal laws for the punishment of thieves, adulterers, etc.)]; and others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a deviation (from the truth) they follow that which is not entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah (polytheism and trials, etc.), and seeking for its hidden meanings, but none knows its hidden meanings save Allâh. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: “We believe in it; the whole of it (clear and unclear Verses) are from our Lord.” And none receive admonition except men of understanding. (Tafsir At-Tabarî).
- 12:1. Alif-Lâm-Râ. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’an, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings].
These are the Verses of the Clear Book (the Qur’ân that makes clear the legal and illegal things, legal laws, a guidance and a blessing).
12:2. Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’ân in order that you may understand.
12:3. We relate unto you (Muhammad) the best of stories through Our Revelations unto you, of this Qur’ân. And before this (i.e. before the coming of Divine Inspiration to you), you were among those who knew nothing about it (the Qur’ân).
- 22:16. Thus have We sent it (this Qur’ân) down (to Muhammad) as clear signs, evidences and proofs, and surely, Allâh guides whom He wills.
- 22:72. And when Our Clear Verses are recited to them, you will notice a denial on the faces of the disbelievers! They are nearly ready to attack with violence those who recite Our Verses to them. Say: “Shall I tell you of something worse than that? The Fire (of Hell) which Allâh has promised to those who disbelieve, and worst indeed is that destination!”
- 24:46. We have indeed sent down (in this Qur’ân) manifest Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, lawful and unlawful things, and the set boundries of Islâmic religion, etc. that make things clear showing the Right Path of Allâh). And Allâh guides whom He wills to a Straight Path (i.e. to Allâh’s religion of Islâmic Monotheism).
- 24:54. Say: “Obey Allâh and obey the Messenger, but if you turn away, he (Messenger Muhammad) is only responsible for the duty placed on him (i.e. to convey Allâh’s Message) and you for that placed on you. If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance. The Messenger’s duty is only to convey (the message) in a clear way (i.e. to preach in a plain way).”
The Qur’an tells us that it is Allah’s word; it is clear and definitive; a clear guide to obedience. It tells us that its commands are clear. Take a good long look at 3:7. The foundations of the book are clear commandments.
I have now shown you clear evidence of Qur’anic absolutism. It is Allah’s word; his law which must be obeyed. His Apostle’s exemplary obedience to it is to be emulated. So, what is a Muslim to do when the Qur’an contradicts itself?
- 2:256. There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Tâghût and believes in Allâh, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Knower.
- 8:38. Say to those who have disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief) their past will be forgiven. But if they return (thereto), then the examples of those (punished) before them have already preceded (as a warning).
8:39. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e. worshipping others besides Allâh) and the religion (worship) will all be for Allâh Alone [in the whole of the world ]. But if they cease (worshipping others besides Allâh), then certainly, Allâh is All-Seer of what they do.
What the Hell? Naskh, thats what! The ’science’ of abrogation.
- 2:106. Whatever a Verse (revelation) do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten, We bring a better one or similar to it. Know you not that Allâh is able to do all things?
- 16:101. And when We change a Verse [of the Qur’ân, i.e. cancel (abrogate) its order] in place of another, and Allâh knows the best of what He sends down, they (the disbelievers) say: “You (O Muhammad) are but a Muftari! (forger, liar).” Nay, but most of them know not.
Surah 2 was the 87th to be revealed; 8 was 88th, next to last. Thus 2:256 is abrogated by 8:39. Here is a chart depicting the sequence of revelation. (Surah 9 was #113, next to last, so 9:29 also trumps 2:256.)
The bottom line: the Qur’an is Allah’s perfect, final & immutable word, which must be obeyed. Allah said fight them: they must fight us!
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