1. JINNS. "I think from a collation and study of the Qur'anic passages, that the meaning is simply a aspirit, or an invisible or hidden being." A. Yousaf Ali. Obtain his text, translation and commentary from the IPCI. In his INDEX under Jinns he gives five Qura'nic references and as many annotation of the subjec.
2. The proof of the Qur'an is in its own beauty and nature, and the circumstances in which it was promulgated. The doubters of the world are challenged to produce a Book like it and has produced none. It is the only revealed Book whose text stands pure and uncrupted to-day after 1400 years!
3. Bone fides his authenticity, his genuineness.
4. What was the outcome of the "only sign that Jesus (pbuh) was prepared to give? Obtain your Free copy of the Book - What was the Sign of Jonah?" from the IPCI which furnishes a detailed exposition.
5. MUSHRIK pagans, idol worshippers, polytheists.
6. "Signs" The Arabic word used is "Aayaah" which means signs, and which is really more to the point. The Holy Qur'an does not mention the word "Mu'jazah" (miracle).
7. The Arabic word is Qur'an, it stats with a
and not a.
8. Aayaah in the Holy Qur'an stands for a sign as well for "a verse". There are over six thousands Aayaahs or verses in the Book of God and every verse is a sign of God.
9. WE is a plural of respect and honour and not of numbers. In every Estern language, including Hebrew, this is their method of grammar. In the English Language it is called the "Royal Plural."
10. Memorize the verse with its meaning while the Book is still in your hands.
11. Get into the habit of learning off by heart the verse with their meanings as they occur in this book.
12. TORAT/ZABUR/INJEEL: These are the Arabic terms of the original revelations God granted Moses. David and Jesus (peace be upon them all) respectively.
13. The Bible was not translated into Arabic until the tenth Century of the Christian Era, so no Arab living before the year 1000 would have had the opportunity to examine the written text of the Bible in his own language.
14. If you cannot muster enough enthusiasm to learn the verses with their meanings, why not hand over the Book to someone who will make better use of it?
15. KNOWLEDGE (ILM) means both power of judgement in discerning the value of truth and acquaintance with previous revelations. It implies both literary and spiritual insight. To men so endowed, God's revelations and Signs are self-evident. They commend themselves to their hearts, minds, and understandings, which are typified in Arabic by the word SADR "breast".
16. Now the argument is carried a stage father. Such rejection is also a mark of injustice, a deliberate perversity in going against obvious Signs, which should convince all honest men.
17. There is no such thing as "Mohammedanism" and no such thing as a "Mohammedan". The name of the Religion is Islam and its followers are Muslims
18. Coming from a Christian critic of Islam, we will not take exception to his placing the Qur'an in the second place.
19. Yaa-Seen: is the 36th chapter of the Holy Qur'an. It is said to be the "heart" of the Qur'an. The verses here are laid out for you to memorize in a very easy form, together with their meanings. Take advantage of it!
20. Light is said to travel at a speed of a hundred and eighty six thousand miles per second (7.5 times around the world in one second!)
21. Ummi means unlettered, unlearned.
22. From "Hero and Her Worship" by Thomas Carlyle.
23. Protoplasm is the basis of all living matter, and "the vital power of protoplasm seems to depend on the constant presence of water." (Lawson's Text-Book of Botany, London 1922). Text books on Zoology are also clear on this point. For further explanation see Yusuf Ali's translation and commentary, available from the IPCI.
24. Protoplasm is the basis of all living matter and "the vital power of protoplasm seems to depend on the constant presence of water." (Lawson's Text-book of Batony, London 1922). Text books on Zoology ar also clear on this point. For further explanation see Ysuf Ali's translation and commentary, available from the IPCI.
25. Here is another verse from Yaa-Seen. Further to footnote No.1 on Web Page, a special plea is made to Muslim readers who already know the Sura in Arabic, to now master its English meaning as well. Equip yourself for all good work!
26. Obtain your volume of Yusuf Ali's translation with over 6000 such explanatory notes at a subsidised price from the IPCI.
27(a). A video tape on the topic - Da'wah or Destruction?" is available from the IPCI
(b) Write for your FREE video catalogue. (c) Memorize the verse together with its meaning. If you are rightly programmed., your will have the right responses in every challenging situation. Insha-Alla
28. The first verse of the Bible speaks about "the heaven and the earth" in the singular. In the Holy Qur'an the word earth is always singular whereas the word heavens is in the plural. Some thing to ponder upon!
29. The Word "Genesis" itself means the beginning, this is, after all how every human tale ought to start. It should begin with the "beginning!"
30. In the original Greek manuscripts of the new Testament there is no such thing as a capital letter . The Christian theologians have contrived capitals according to their religious prejudices into their translations of the Bible i.e. God and god.
31. The editors of the RSV (the Revised Standard Version) of the Bible; supported by 32 scholars of the highest eminence; backed by 52 co-operating denomiations, concluded their verdict regarding its authorship - NOT God but "Possibly Samuel".
32. Their verdict again - "Not definitely known, perhaps Samuel" Most definietly NOT God!
33. Amazingly, the inspired editors of the RSV say about the authorship of the Book of Judges - "Possibly Samuel," and for the Book of Ruth - "Perhaps Samuel," but when they come to the Book of Samuel (?) himself they declare - Author - "Unknown"!
34. The same (editors' verdict) - Author - "Unknown"!
35. Again they unashamedly confess - Author - "Probably written or edited by Ezra"! Note their guarded semantics - "Possible, perhaps, probably, etc." Get my book "Is the Bible God's Word?" from the IPCI for a fuller insight.
36. Because they represent childish redundancies ("ONCE UPON A TIME"), which ill-befits the word of God even according to their own standards.
37. Blue: as from nowhere!
38. "By the Star:" an oath, an adjuration.
39. Meaning Muhummed (pbuh) the Messenger of God
40. Inpiration: Our concept of the revelation to Muhummed (pbuh) is a verbal inspiration. The words of the Holy qur'an were so to say "Put into his mouth" (Deut. 18:18)
41. This is referred to by the Commentators to the archange! Gabriel through whom the revelation came.
42. Under the "Apartheid" system, the four group live in separate areas.
43. "Mushriks": the pages, the idolators of Makkah.
44. "Munaafiq": the hypocrites,running with the hare and hunting with the hounds:
45. I urge my Muslim brethren to memorise the Qura'nic text with its meaning.
46. Actually, these are not the words of Muhummed (pbuh) but the veritable Words of God as dictated to the Prophet. We say, "Muhummed contineus." because this is what the unbeliever is thinking. Then let him give full credit of God's human mouth piece.
47. The mightiest Christian nation on earth is the USA because it boasts a Christian population of over 200 million. The USA is also the largest Jewish nation becuase there are more Jews in America than in Israel or in any other country
48. Sizzlemanship: The art of American high-pressure salesmanship
49. "NOW!" Here we start again - the "Once upon a time" story Give another glance to all the other examples on the preceding pages 30 to 32.
50. "SAY!" That is Muhummed (pbuh) is commanded to answer: "Tel them!" O Muhummed! "Proclaim,express it in words,utter aloud,pronounce,speak out!"
51. The same command with the same import.
52. I cannot urge too strongly upon my Muslim brethern to memorize the verse with its meaning and share it with all who will give you a hearing.
53. It is the brewing or fermenting that invites the curse. Otherwise, the planting of fruit trees for the purpose of eating or selling their fruits is an act of virtue for which Allah rewards us.
54. "Hard liquor is for sick men at the brink of death and wine for those in deep depression." Is the alternative rendering of the verse in the "living bible," not a sure death to the dying?
55. The comment on the verse is by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Obtain his monumental translation and commentary from the IPCI at a highly subsidised price. A veritable encyclopaedia of over 1800 pages with over 6000 footnotes.
56. You will do yourself and your Muslim and non-Muslim friends a great favour by making this translation available to them.
57. This is not Muhummed's list. The Qur'an is not his handiwork. I am using these terms in a manner of speaking to the unbeliever.
58. A book under the same title: "What is His Name?" is available from the IPCI absolutely FREE of charge.
59. Catechism: A short book giving, in question-and-answer form, a brief summary of the basic principles of a religion, especially Christianity.
60. 'Iddat': period of waitng after divorce or after bereavement.
61. Holy Qur'an 53:4
62. Plagiarise: To steal and use (the ideas or writings of another) as one's own
63. The Formula - "In the name of God Most Gracious, Most Merciful," with which each chapter of the Holy Qur'an begins.
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