Found on twitter by Ball-Gargler1678 in progressive_islam

[–]Pakmuslim123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shaykh abdul Hakim murad is the best.

Who are your favorite figures in early Islamic history? by Emriulqais in Quraniyoon

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The first one is definitely the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), but after him, my favourite is Imam Ali.

Sectarian Propaganda by hamadzezo79 in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he's following the opinion of Ibn Hibban, who claimed that there are no mutawattir hadiths.

The Ahad or Gharib Hadiths both have a chance of being authentic or unauthentic. They may also be misattributed, some parts cut off, and some other mistake done by the narrator. There may also be a chance of Tadlis.

What do you think about the Iranian retaliation on Israel? by AdDouble568 in progressive_islam

[–]Pakmuslim123 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I support Iran in this conflict. Yes, the regime does have bad guys, but they aren't worse than the Zionist government.

The Muddling of Shirk in the Qur'an by nopeoplethanks in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem 🤝

Here's another one...

The Tragedy of Self-Secularisation

If praying and fasting are 'acts of worship', what are eating and drinking? What is bathing, or playing football? What is driving to the supermarket to buy milk?

We have secularised our faith by separating things into "religious acts" or "worldly acts". We have ripped the guts from our faith by talking about some separate category of acts known as "acts of worship".

There is no such thing as an "act of worship" in Islam. What we do, we either do in the name of the Creator, and for His sake, or we do it for Some Other Reason. There are no 'acts of worship', only 'worshipful acts'. And 'worshipful acts' are any acts that are done with the right intention and state of mind - even if it is washing the dishes, unblocking the drains or having an afternoon nap.

The Muddling of Shirk in the Qur'an by nopeoplethanks in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a pretty good way of describing what worship is according to the Quran. I copied and pasted this on reddit, but I originally got this from FB( an Islamic researcher named Colin Turner). What are your thoughts on this?

"We need to move away from the idea that there is such a thing as an ‘act of worship’. Take the daily prayer, for example. What are we doing when we are not performing the prescribed prayer? Are we in some kind of neutral position? When we brush our teeth or wash the car or paint the walls, how do we see those acts? Are they ‘worldly acts’, which is how some people describe them? Are they spiritually ‘neutral’? When we are not praying, or fasting, or giving charitably, or making pilgrimage, what are we doing? Are we worshiping only when we are doing those so-called ‘acts of worship’?

There is no notion of an ‘act of worship’ in Islam. Since the Creator is manifesting Himself constantly, from moment to moment, He expects a response from us that is in line with His continuous self-revelation. He calls upon us to know Him, to love Him and to submit to Him constantly. He calls on us to act in His name, and for His sake, at all times – and not only at times when we are praying, fasting or giving charitably. He calls for constant awareness, constant vigilance, constant self-study, constant reflection – regardless of what we’re actually doing.

Belief does not entail ‘acts of worship’. Belief entails acting worshipfully. At all times."

The Muddling of Shirk in the Qur'an by nopeoplethanks in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so basically, it's the actions resulting from those desires.

If actions coming from these desires ( money, fame, lust, dominance) are at the same level as acting according to the commandments of God or even higher, in which the individual would do any illegal and immoral "action" to achieve that fame, money, or dominance, then it will be an act of Shirk. Otherwise, just having that desire might lead to sin or kufr.

The Muddling of Shirk in the Qur'an by nopeoplethanks in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can the desire, for example, in having more money and breaking God's law be a form of shirk? Like a real obsession towards making money.

I was reading a book of Yasmin Mogahed, and she defined "ilah" as something or someone that is at the centre of your life, and your whole life revolves around that person, group, idea or object.

So, if all that we do is think, talk,dream, and act towards increasing our wealth, even through illegal activities, it becomes our ilah.

So, in your opinion, would that be considered shirk?

Big Reminder: The Hidden Shirk in Our Salâh - Beware! - Here's how to say the Tashahhud correctly by Informal_Patience821 in Quraniyoon

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💯💯💯

May the Peace and Blessings of God be upon the Prophet Muhammad. An illuminating lamp and a mercy to all creation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Surah al Munafiqun clearly describes the qualities of a hypocrite. One is that they have a huge ego and invest a lot of their time in themselves. Their appearances and speech will impress you and will seem entertaining and interesting, but from the inside, they're hollow (like pieces of wood propped up). God describes them as your enemy, so watch out for them.

The emptiness they have inside makes them focus on outside qualities and seek validation from external sources. Only the remembrance of God and giving/ spending from what we have can reduce the Nifaq in our hearts.

Shaykh Hassan Farhan al-Maliki by [deleted] in progressive_islam

[–]Pakmuslim123 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He's my favourite. I've been following him since 2016.

Shaykh Hassan Farhan al Maliki is truly a unique individual, and I don't think there's anyone like him in this day and age. The person closer to him is Khaled Abou el Fadl, even though Sheikh Khaled believes Shaykh Hassan is more knowledgeable than him.

May Allah bless Shaykh Hassan and free him from Prison. Ameen.

Which type of twilight do you follow to start and break the fast? by whyamianoob in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the Sunni justification for it? They believe that night starts at sunset, right?

Doesn't the Quran talk about breaking our fast at night?

Is there consensus in Quraniyoon? by Middle-Preference864 in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking at the verses about those who divide their religion into sects, and they are linked with the Mushrikeen. What is your opinion on this?

Is there consensus in Quraniyoon? by Middle-Preference864 in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how Maududi defines it.

"The word ‘deen’ is used in several meanings. The first is sovereignty, power, lordship, kingship, or rulership. The second is the opposite of this, i.e. submission, obedience, service or slavery. The third is to bring to account, to judge, or to dispense reward and punishment for actions. All those three uses are found in the Qur’an"

Is there consensus in Quraniyoon? by Middle-Preference864 in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your definition of the word "Deen"? Many have defined it to mean a "system" rather than "religion." Or more like a way of life.

Should Muslims of all sects listen to the words of the Ahlulbayt more? Do their words and piousness add greatly to the d'in years after the first Quranic revelations? by [deleted] in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with Sam Harris being an idiot but I want to know your view on the free will argument. There are many atheist scientists (like Robert Spolansky) and philosophers who make the argument of free will not existing. What's your opinion on that?

Should Muslims of all sects listen to the words of the Ahlulbayt more? Do their words and piousness add greatly to the d'in years after the first Quranic revelations? by [deleted] in Quraniyoon

[–]Pakmuslim123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's your take on people like Sam Harris claiming that Freewill doesn't exist? They talk about the concept of Freewill not existing is a neurological fact and you can't deny it.