Society & Culture - 2 December 2006

Who was his mother?

His mother was The Virgin Mariam (Mary) the daughter of Imran (father) and Hinnah (mother). When Hinnah carried Mariam in her womb she vowed to offer Mariam to God by letting her serve Him in one of His houses of worship. When Mariam was born her mother wrapped her in a piece of cloth, and took her to Al-Aqsa Mosque where she was handed over to the priests.

When the priests looked at her, and found out that she was the daughter of their lord and leader Imran they all wanted to take care of her. Although Zachariah the prophet (P.B.U.H.) was the person in charge of sacrificial offerings he was not allowed to take charge of Mariam’s matter this time. After a long quarrel over her, they all decided that the person who wins the lottery is the one that takes her in.

Zachariah won, and sponsored Mariam. He gave her a place to live, assigned her a female caretaker and personally watched over her until she was old enough to take care of herself and didn’t need the caretaker anymore.

When Zachariah came to Mariam in her place of worship he used to find fruits that would normally grow in other seasons. When he asked her where she acquired these fruits from, she would say that it was from God Almighty. The following verse relates the story of Mariam after she was born and offered by her mother to God:

"So her Lord accepted her with gracious acceptance and caused her to grow an excellent growth and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah visited her in the chamber, he found with her provisions. He said, ‘O Mary whence hast thou this?’ She replied, ‘It is from ALLAH.’ Surely ALLAH gives to whomsoever HE pleases without measure." (CH 3: Vr 37)

Angels used to always come to Mariam and tell her of her purity, and chastity. They also used tell her that God has chosen her above the women of the world, and that He has protected her from all types of corruption. She was constantly inspired to work harder and apply herself more in worship, supplication, and prostration for God. The Quran says, "And remember when the angels said, ‘ALLAH has chosen thee and purified thee and chosen thee above all women of the time. `O Mary, be obedient to thy Lord and prostrate thyself and worship the one God with those who worship HIM.’" (Ch 3: Vr 42-43)

How was Jesus born?

The following verses from the Chapter 19 (Mariam) narrate the story of the birth of Jesus Christ the prophet who was born without a father:

And relate the story of Mary as mentioned in the Book, when she withdrew from her people to an eastern place; [16] And screened herself off from them. Then WE sent OUR angel to her and he appeared to her in the form of a well proportioned man. [17] She said, "I seek refuge with the Gracious God from thee if indeed thou dost fear HIM." [18] The angel said, "I am only a messenger of thy Lord, that I may give thee glad tidings of a righteous son." [19] She said, "How can I have a son when no man has touched me, neither have I been unchaste?" [20] The angel said, "Thus it shall be." But says thy Lord, "It is easy for ME; and WE shall do so that WE may make him a Sign unto men, and a mercy from US, and it is a thing decreed." [21]

So she conceived him, and withdrew with him to a remote place. [22] And the pains of child-birth drove her unto the trunk of a palm-tree. She said, "O, would that I had died before this and had become a thing quite forgotten!" [23] Then the angel called her from beneath her, saying, "Grieve not. Thy Lord has placed a rivulet below thee; [24] "And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree; it will drop upon thee fresh ripe dates; [25] "So, eat and drink and cool thine eye. And if thou seest any man, say, ‘I have vowed a fast to the Gracious God; I will, therefore, not speak this day to any human being.’" [26]

Then she brought him to her people, mounted. They said, "O Mary, surely, thou hast committed a monstrous thing! [27] "O sister of Aaron, thy father was not a wicked man, nor was thy mother an unchaste woman!" [28] Thereupon she pointed to him. They said, "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?" [29] Jesus said, "I am a servant of ALLAH. HE has given me the Book, and has made me a Prophet; [30] And HE has made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and has enjoined upon me Prayer and almsgiving so long as I live; [31] And HE has made me dutiful towards my mother, and has not made me arrogant and graceless; [32] And peace was on me the day I was born, and peace will be on me the day I shall die, and the day I shall be raised up to life again." [33] That was Jesus, son of Mary. This is a statement of the truth concerning which they entertain doubt. [34]

This was the story behind Jesus’ birth. Two of the most magnificent miracles were connected to his birth: the first was the birth to a chaste mother, and without the need for a father. This miracle shows that God has the ability to do anything He wishes. God says after the above verse, "It does not befit the Majesty of ALLAH to take unto Himself a son. Holy is HE. When HE decrees a thing, HE says to it, ‘Be,’ and it comes into being.’" (Ch 19, Vr 35). The idea of Sonship is ambiguous. What does it mean for God to have a son when everything in this world is His creation, and a mere command of His?

The other miracle was that Jesus spoke when he was in the cradle. God gave him the ability to talk to people to fend off any accusations made to his virtuous mother, and to notify the world that he was a prophet of God. That was Jesus. He was sent to tell people about the true God. The One and only One God of this universe. It was people who then changed this idea, and took Jesus as the Son of God. The Quran relates, "said Jesus, ‘Surely, ALLAH is my Lord and your Lord, so worship HIM alone, this is the right path.’" (Ch 19: Vr 36).

Who was Jesus sent to?

Jesus was sent to the entire world. It is known that the total number of prophets that God sent were 124,000. Five of these prophets were considered to be the best, and they were called o-loo Al-Azm. These prophets were Nooh (Noah) Ibraheem (Abraham), Mousa (Moses), Ee-saa (Jesus), and Muhammad (Peace be upon them all, and Muhammad’s progeny). Being one of the five o-loo Al-Azm prophets meant that Jesus was sent to the entire world of mankind and Jin (other beings living amongst us that can see us without us seeing them).

Did Jesus have a heavenly book?

Yes. God sent down to Jesus the In-jeel (the gospel). The book is non-existent today, and the Bible that we have today is authored by people who came after Jesus (P.B.U.H.). The proof is simple: none of the books in the Bible is named after Jesus (the book of Luke, John, and so forth). All the books were written by people other than Jesus the prophet of God. It is a known fact amongst scholars that not a single word in the Bible was instructed to be written or written by Jesus himself during his time on earth. The Bible was written after Jesus was risen.

What were Jesus’ miracles?

Jesus (P.B.U.H.) had many miracles. They are mentioned in the Holy Quran, and I have already mentioned two of them: the first being his birth without a father, and the other being his speech while he was in the cradle. God says in the Holy Quran, "And will send him as a Messenger to the Children of Israel with the Message, ‘I come to you with a Sign from your Lord, which is, that I will fashion out for you a creation out of clay after the manner of a bird; then I will breathe into it a new spirit and it will become a soaring being by the command of ALLAH; and I will heal the night blind and the leprous, and I will quicken the dead by the command of ALLAH; and I will announce to you what you will eat and what you will store up in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you, if you are believers.’" (Ch 3: Vr 49).

He was able to make birds out of clay, and breathe life into them.
He was able to bring back the dead to life.
He was able to predict what people stored of food.
He was able to heal the blind, and the leprous.
He was able to do all this by God’s permission and will.
Was Jesus crucified?

No. Jesus (P.B.U.H.) was raised to God.

On the night that Jesus was supposed to be taken up by God he called the 12 apostles for a meeting. He advised them, and told them of what he wanted from them. Then he asked if one of them would volunteer to take his place (form) after he left. God would then make that person look like Jesus. That apostle would have to endure killing, and crucifixion by the Jews, and in return he would be in the same level in paradise as Jesus.

One of the apostles agreed to sacrifice himself, and Jesus was taken up from one of the corners of the house while the apostles were watching. When the Jews came looking for Jesus, God made the volunteer look like him, the Jews took him, and crucified him.

Is Jesus coming back again?

Yes. Jesus will have a second coming. Jews and Christians together will follow him and become Muslims.

The discussion of this topic is long. Therefore, I will leave it up to you to find out more about Jesus’ second coming and the events associated with his arrival

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2006-12-02 14:00:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

My friend took me to her church (why, because I attract people to me that are the recruiting kind) and on one of the white boards in the classrooms they had written something about redemption and the whole revelation thing- under that they had written December 12, 2012. I know that's the date the Mayans predicted incredible change in the world. But why would something like this be taught in a church? Isn't that against the whole point of Chrisianity in the first place? Or something? I wanted to kick these people in the face for how ignorant they are. (Or were until I gave them an earful about it.)

2006-12-02 13:59:24 · 18 answers · asked by Dmitri 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Now now, let's not start any hate! What's your opinion?

Please, I don't want any answers that say "whatever you feel comfortable with"

peace people!=)

2006-12-02 13:57:16 · 21 answers · asked by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 in Religion & Spirituality

no doubt he was dead in the first place? And dont give me that guff about his need to suffer for our sins, it usually took a week or more for a man to die from Crucifixion, Jesus got off lightly!!

2006-12-02 13:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i mean, some ppl swear up and down that they hate adventists and christians, but how do they even know we excist if they hadnt even looked in the bible once. why cant ppl like that just lay off, and al least try to be a lil nice. i mean, some ppl are calling me stupid becuase this pastor one time, handed out sighned addoption forms, saying that we are children of god, and i was like, finally, i ahve a dad thata cually cares, amnd my friends were like, ur so weird. why does it hurt to beleive so much? dont get me wrong, i love my heavnely father and brother, and will stick up for them til my last breath, but why do ppl ahve to be so harch about it?

2006-12-02 13:56:39 · 13 answers · asked by sesso*E 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I read the response to many questions asking where is the love in that attitude.

Why is it that everyone always assumes that love is not demanding? When they know that it can be and usually is.

I love my children but that doesn't mean that I will not punish them for acting up or doing something I told them not to do and disrespecting me.

I love my spouse but that doesn't mean I would let her cheat me and take advantage of me continually without consequence.

Why is it that people think that love doesn't require some sacrifice as well. So, just because God loves you doesn't mean that you can get away with anything. It simply means that he is predisposed to forgive you when you ask, and suggests that God grants greater reward and praise to the more faithful who demonstrate their love for him.

Response...

2006-12-02 13:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have struggled with this because something an 80 year old woman would like would be totally different than say something a 16 year old boy would want...please help! Oh yeah, one last condition - no gift cards. Any suggestions? And YES, I've walked around Wal-Mart to just look.

2006-12-02 13:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

Christians say that the Old Testament is pretty much garbage after the Coming of Jesus. Then why christians, do you pick and choose what you want out of it to use against other people, or to preach, and then- when someone tries to ask you a question regarding the horrors which are in it- you become all huffy?
What exactly do you think of the Old Testament?
Did God change his mind about what he told you with the coming Of Jesus?
Help me to understand, after all the hate mail I have recieved I would really like to know what your thoughts are on the Old Testament.

2006-12-02 13:55:22 · 16 answers · asked by liberty_brooks 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have and several of my brothers and sisters have too so I am just wondering if this is something that alot of people can relate to. I cannot fathom having nails driven into my feet.

2006-12-02 13:55:14 · 22 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

is it inappropriate to use the blessing (pbuh/swt) when referring to someone who was not a prophet?

2006-12-02 13:54:40 · 2 answers · asked by Celestian Vega 6 in Religion & Spirituality

As a man do you struggle with showing your emotions?? and if so why?

2006-12-02 13:54:38 · 13 answers · asked by sicilyuk 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

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I usually found English-Japanese(Kanji, Katanaka or Hiragana) but none Romaji. Anyone who could help me?

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I Do!!!

2006-12-02 13:52:42 · 18 answers · asked by AmberG 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I hate when people argue with me and even though I know I am not wrong. Why do people always have to be like that?

2006-12-02 13:52:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

back in the bible when the world was in sodom and gamorra condition, God destroyed them with fire, it is prophysied that he will do it again, and the world is in that condition now, I was wondering if anybody knows how much time they got left,,

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2006-12-02 13:49:05 · 24 answers · asked by ulooklikecheese 1 in Religion & Spirituality

He was breaking the law of the time by stirring up the Jews in Palestine who were resisting the Roman occupation. (Whether it was intentional or not doesn't matter. At least as far as Roman law was concerned.)
For those of you who say no, does that mean you support someone in Iraq who preaches about god and stirs up the Iraqis against the yankee invaders?

2006-12-02 13:47:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Because really all Christmas is a day that was made to celebrate Christ's Birthday. After all you can't spell Christrmas without the word Christ.

2006-12-02 13:45:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

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Asians or Persians?I've heard people say that persians are quite intelligent.

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Is it bad manners to touch the opposite sex in this situation.?

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