Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Sincerity

I think it is time I organise my learning and be a bit more systematic.  Today I am learning Surah Al-Ikhlas (The Sincerity).  It is the 112th Surah (chapter) of the 114 Surahs of the Qur'an.  It has four verses.

Say, "He is God, One".
"God, the Eternal, Absolute".
"He begets not, nor is He begotten".
"And there is none like Him".

I learned that the term "as-samad" (the eternal, absolute) occurs only once in the Qur'an and is applied to God alone.

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15 comments:

  1. TheFusionTeaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Pure heart speaks true wisdom. We thank you for drinking The Fusion Tea. Wish you a Happy Maulidur Rasul, may you have fresh and joyous moments always.

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  2. Wan SharifFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Al hamdulillah one can always learn anew.. with you..

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  3. JohnFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Having only done a little reading on the "Prophet" I look forward to following your posts and I have really enjoyed this one.

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  4. Mama MiaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Hi Aishah! I admit that I do not know a thing about the Qur'an. But via your blog, I am learning slowly but surely. Thank you! Godspeed!

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  5. AishahFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Dear Fusion Tea, thank you for your cheer and joy that you bring along with your every visit and also with every sip.

    Dear Wan Sharif, I am really hoping we learn from each other.

    Dear John, thank you. I look forward to visit you on Canary Island too.

    Dearest Mama Mia, I am glad I bumped into you because you have in your warm cheerful way, kept me company.

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  6. Bangchik and KakdahFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Look at the animal, the big ears, ever sensitive to its surroundings... the sharp eyes. Animals are always alert, every second. I bet, they understand the verse too...... and some end up as daging korban. Is that a deer or kijang or something?

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  7. Geoff MaritzFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Hey Aishah, Popped in to visit and to my surprise discovered that you are a Muslim. How about that! As you must know by now I'm a Christian and take all my spiritual guidance from the Bible, have done so for many years. The verse you have Quoted above is obviously quoted in the Bible too but possibly worded somewhat differently. Yes there is only one God and no matter what anyone thinks about Him it really is all about having a relationship with the living God because He loves us. God bless you girl.

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  8. AishahFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Dear Bangchik, it must be a deer because it was at the Deerland, Kuala Gandah, next to the Elephant Sanctuary.

    Hello Geoff Maritz, thank you for returning my visit, I appreciate it. I look forward to reading your farm and other stories on your wonderful blog.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hello Aishah, thank you for paying a visit to my little home on the internet, my door is always open so visit anytime. Your journey of mind and spirit will surely be most rewarding to you.

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  10. p3chandanFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Salam Aishah, its always refreshing to learn Qur'an in another language besides Arabic.

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  11. R.A.SFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Kak Aishah,
    Always waiting for your posts..! They are nothing less than enlightening.

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  12. AishahFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Hello Theanne, it is so nice to see you, and thank you for your kind words.

    Waalaikumsalam p3chandan, I hope to visit your garden blog too.

    Yaa Dik Rosfida, I enjoyed your posts too.

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  13. i amsterdamFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Salam Aishah,

    I learn something today.. the term "Allah hus-samad" :D

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  14. A Cuban In LondonFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Well, I don't know whether you've ever been a teacher, but through your blog I'm getting acquainted more and more with the Qu'ran. Even if I don't agree with the central idea behind it, it's making me be more accepting and understanding of Muslim culture. Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  15. AishahFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Waalaikumussalam i amsterdam, I was amazed too when I learned that particular term.

    Hola Cuban, I've never been a teacher but I am a student.

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