Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Miraculous or Miracle?

So you heard that the Qur'an is a miracle a thousand times already. And I am pretty sure you heard enough already about the scientific facts became known to us with in a century or so were mentioned in the Qur'an like fourteen hundreds years ago which implies that it is indeed a work of the creator. But does it mean that the Qur'an got its true miraculous status like a century ago? NO, it was always a wonder among the people from the very beginning and did you ever wonder why? Let us not fall into that pitfall of science with Qur'an. Science comes and goes. I mean today eggs are good and the next day they are the main cause of whatever and the day after they are all good again! You got the point? So, let's not fall into that trap as Qur'an is far much bigger than that. Let me explain a bit. Now a days we can recline on a revolving chair and say "you know what? It doesn't impress me that much. I mean I can get more excited or moved by John Lennon or Lalon fakr than this book of yours". But do you really believe your opinion should count? Don't through me away now, just hang out here for a few more second please.

So who do you think should have the proper rights to deny the Qur'an if indeed it wasn't that moving? You got that right, the people were around the time it was revealed and the people who knew that language and the people knew the ongoing circumstances. The tribe of Quraysh. But the quraysh did denied it you say? Well so what did they actually said about it? They said that it was a work of a magician or that the messenger was possessed by a jinni (actually most of them said we know it is true but we won't believe it anyway) . Ever wonder why they were thinking like that? What made the Qur'an "magical" or a work out of this world? Do you ever wonder at all? Sorry for trying to act like a wise guy here but all I am trying to say is before you try to act like a wise guy, please do dig just a little bit deeper. You owe that much of dignity to you self don't you think?

Don't just read the translations. They are all good but if you really really, really want to feel the Qur'an then learn Arabic. But if you are an unfortunate like me, find a good Tafsir of Quran in the language you understand. You don't have to be all over it at once. Just pick one sura and stick with it till you see the unseen(the unseen make you see). And you know what? I pretty sure you don't have to hang on that long for it to come to you. Yes its indeed a miracle and mercy from Allah. Atleast try it for once?

Footnote: here is a tafseer of sura Al Maun I found that you might find interesting too.You can download it or tafseers of other suras from here.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Do you intend to question the Messenger by Nouman Ali Khan



The only word came into my mind after watching this is "MashAllah". By the blessing and mercy of Allah, so many talented people are putting their affords spreading the truth these days.May Allah bless and preserve Nouman Ali Khan.

Here is his youtube channel.

The biography of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)



Link to the play list.

A great biography presented in a very nice and addictive way. Must go though all the 76 episodes.

Dead Man Walking by Amir Sulaiman



".. But my balance is off
My talent is lost
I’ve married my art, but
She’s barren of course
And I hear in her voice that
We’re headin’ divorse
So before court
I may have to kill my dreams and
Bury the corpse
I shed a tear for the loss.."


Very very, very deep. God bless Amir Sulaiman.
Here is the full lyric.

Signs - by Boonaa Mohammed



An outstanding def jam poetry by Boonaa Mohammed.
If you like this, you definitely should visit his youtube channel for more.