A Star is Born

"Peace be upon me the day I was born, and the day I will die, and the day I am raised alive." Jesus. The Quran 19:29-37 & 4:157-159

Celebrating Christmas i.e the birth of Jesus in Palestine can be a divided affair.

Most will stop at the culture and customs of Carol singing, traditions and rituals of Christmas passed down generations. Legends of the former peoples with a twist of paganism, fathers ways and fables of Santa. Commercialized the World over, toys in ev'ry store.

Some Muslims will partake in a few of these cultural social practices - without all the trimmings.? Home alone over the Christmas Holidays watching Christmas movies, Christmas lights and trees, presents and best of all Mince Pies. Halal turkeys and some mistletoe to make the season bright.? Dashing through the snow. Vixen and Blitzen. Venison.

Goose is on the table and the pudding made of pig. Religiously Muslims are forbidden from eating non-halal foods so Christmas dinners are off the table. Pigs with or without blankets.

Festive Spirits. It’s the season to be jolly. Getting merry with alcohol, intoxicants are also prohibited for Muslims of the Abrahamic faith, so that's Christmas Dinners & Parties pretty much crossed off. Marshmallows too. Rocking around the Christmas tree. Faithful friends who are dear to us to gather near to us once more.

Few Muslims will unwrap and unpack the Celebrations of Christmas to actually rediscover The Quran. With more than 78 verses relating to Jesus the son of Mary. It is after all a magical time of the year.

Quranic Verses about Jesus: 2:87, 136, 253 |? 3:42-59, 64-67, 84 | 4:157-159, 163,171,172? | 5:17, 46, 47, 72-78, 110-118? | 6:85 | 9:30, 31 | 19:29-37 | 21:91 |? 23:50-53 | 33:7 | 42:13 | 43:57-64 | 57:27 | 61:6,14.

A big metal tin of Quality Street.? The Quran also serves up a generous offering of many more verses related to Mary the mother of Jesus, further to Chapter 19 of The Quran her namesake Mary.

(Key verses about Mary 3:35-37,42-47 | 5:75 | 19:17-21,28 | 21:91 | 23:50 | 66:12

Verses re Jesus son of Mary': 5:114-120 9:31 19:29, 19:34, 33:7 43:57, 43:61, 57:27, 61:6, 61:14)

■ Away in a Manger

From The Quran we learn about the birth of Jesus the son of Mary. God provides great detail about the Immaculate Conception of Jesus - Miraculous.? No doubt about it.? Mary was a virgin and remained chaste, praised and respected for guarding her chastity. She was devoted to God in worship and earnest in supplication. We also learn about the mother of Mary, and how Mary like Jesus too was consecrated for the service of God (3:35-37).

"O Mary, God has chosen you and purified you and honored you above & beyond the women of the worlds"? Quran 3:42

Mary conceived Jesus and gave birth to him secluded alone in Palestine. Under a palm tree by a river in (Quran 19:16-34). No crib for a bed. The star over Bethlehem in Palestine, right over the place where Jesus lay.

A child, a child shivers in the cold. From oft-repeated verses - which serve to support and confirm each other we come to learn that Jesus the son of Mary, spoke as a newborn in the cradle 3:46, 5:110, 19:29-35. He will bring us goodness and light.

■ Jesus is a Mercy for mankind

Directly from The Quran we learn Jesus the son of Mary was a mercy for mankind.

The Angel said "Thus it will be; your Lord God says, 'It is easy for Me, I will make Jesus a sign as a Mercy for mankind. And it is a matter already decreed.' " Quran 19:21

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. Jesus was a Mercy for mankind because he brought the message of God i.e The Qur'an to mankind, of Peace and Goodwill.

Jesus duly reminded mankind about their purpose to worship God? (51:56) and not to take idols or saints or prophets or associate any(thing)one in the worship of God, to be God-cognizant and Moral.? Jesus preached this Gospel and lived by it. Teaching mankind particularly the Jews not to dabble in usury and gambling, profiteering and capitalism. Drawing straws and pulling Crackers. Ludo.

Truly he taught us to love one another. His law is love and his Gospel is Peace. Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother, and in his name all oppression shall cease.

Just like his forerunner Jesus (61:6), Muhammad too was a mercy for mankind. (21:107 28:46)

Greater still The Quran (7:52 7:203 10:57) is a Mercy for mankind and The Worlds. Repeated, reinforced and supported by a plethora of verses including: 4:113 6:154,155,157 7:52, 203-206 10:15,16,57 12:111 16:64,89 17:81-87 18:97,98 20:2 21:2, 106,107 25:30 27:77,84 28:46,87 29:51 31:1-3 36:69 43:1-5 45:20 77:50 86:13,14 92:12. God reassures mankind that the Quran is The Greatest Mercy for mankind – Ever. How it could've been done away with and if God willed it would've never been conveyed (10:16, 17:86,87) some 1,400 years ago.? Incumbent upon God was Guidance for mankind (2:38, 6:157, 20:123, 92:12).

With all due praise, respect and appreciation to the Mercy of God - Everywhere on earth (22:65, 35:41)? Life, nature, provisions by the Grace of God. It would be ungodly and cruel for Guidance to be revealed unto mankind which is too complicated and beyond the intellectual scope of humans to understand.? To speculate the Guidance of The Quran is irrelevant for muslims and mankind alike. To assume it is outdated or incomplete.

Lest They Say... (4:97-100, 165 5:3,19,172-174, 6:48,128,130,131,155-157, 6:157, 7:35-40,52,53, 8:48, 14:22, 50:27, 59:16, 14:44,45, 16:27-29,84,86, 17:86,87 20:134 23:65:69,99,100,104-109, 25:17,18 27:83,84 28:47,62-65,74,75 29:12,13 32:20,66-68 34:31-33 35:37 39:41,55-59,71, 40:47-50 41:44 42:44 64:5 67:8-10 71:5-7 71:21 72:25-28). And incumbent upon God worshippers (30:47).

White elephant

The Quran was not bestowed upon mankind so that you become distressed (20:2) or grief-stricken. Sadly Prophet Muhammad expresses his grievances of The Quran (Mercy to Mankind) being abandoned by mankind & muslims alike (25:30). Tragically today 9.999/10 '(born)muslims' are oblivious to its 6,200 verses except for the 7 oft repeated verses from Chapter 1? (1:1-7, 15:87). If only they would pause to understand and paraphrase these 7 simple oft-repeated verses = GAME CHANGER; to Worship only God - The Merciful, All praise is due to only God - The Forgiving, Sovereign of Judgement Day, Do not invoke any(one)thing some(thing)one in worship to God, rather invoke God directly, Guide us Alright to the straight path of The Quran, leave us not astray. Recited in a language they understand not, umpteen times a day during supplication in prayer.

The reader and muslims are assured by God the Quran is Divine. its Unaltered and protected from ever becoming changed (6:34, 115, 10:15,37,64,? 15:9, 18:27, 41:42, 56:78, 69:43-48 85:22). Everlasting (13:17).? A Clarification of All Things (16:89) (‘bayinah’), A Detailed Explanation of All Things (12:111 along with 6:55,97,114,119,126,154, 7:32,52,145,174, 10:5,24,37 9:11, 11:1, 12:111, 13:2, 17:2,12, 20:113, 25:33, 30:28, 41:3,44) – The Best Explanation (‘tafsir’). A completed and perfected scripture revealed as Guidance for mankind. It’s all you'll ever need for Guidance.? Assuredly the Guidance of God - The Quran - is the only Guidance (6:71).

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The One Wise Book.

The Quran is the Mother of Books (13:39, 43:4) which teaches mankind Wisdom.

Not only do we learn from The Quran that Wealth is predetermined, God extends & restricts provisions for whomsoever God wills? (13:26 +/- 17:20-30? +/- 28:82? +/- 30:37? +/- 34:36,39? +/- 39:52 +/- 42:12,19? +/- 89:15-20). God humbles whomever God wills & grants sovereignty (2:247, 3:26, 20:114).? We also learn God gives Wisdom to whom God wills 2:269 & 17:36-39. Verily the best inheritance is The Quran (35:32) – The Best Gift Ever.

The Quran is Wisdom (2:129,151,231, 3:58,164, 4:113, 10:1. 31:2, 33:34, 36:2,3, 43:4. 54:5, 62:2) which purifies mankind and teaches Wisdom.

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Evidently, Wisdom can be categorised as Pre-Quran & Post-Quran/ Muhammad.

Pre-Quran Wisdom was transmitted unto mankind via Messenger Prophets including but not limited to; 3:79,81,164, 17:39, Muhammad (62:2), Jesus (3:48, 5:110 43:63), Moses (26:21, 28:14), John (19:12), Joseph (12:22), David (2:251, 38:20), Abraham (4:54, 6:83, 26:83), Lot (21:74) and AlKidr (18:65-82) and Luqman (31:12). Along with previous scriptures of Bible (3:3), Book of Psalms (4:163,17:55, 21:105), Torah (3:65, 5:46), Abraham Scrolls (87:19), Tablets of 10 Commandments (7:142,145,154) (2:129,151, 4:113)? All of which became changed or misplaced as proven the World over and back again. Superseded by The Quran, Invite them to Wisdom 16:125 - The Quran.

Post-Quran - Wisdom bestowed upon Mankind via The Quran conveyed by Muhammad.

Blessed Prophet Muhammad was bestowed Wisdom via The Quran (2:231, 4:113, 16:135, 17:39, 33:34, 54:4,5) i.e The Quran.? But he's dead - physically and biologically. In his absence we still have The Quran which taught him wisdom. Preserved for you and i, 1,400 years later to embrace and acquire Wisdom too. Or would you prefer to invoke his Spirit for Wisdom or Guidance in a Holistic manner i.e Sufism, to carve up sects, factions, schisms and 'isms'. Mysticism, also known as 'Taswawwuf'.

If God willed they would not have been divided (42:8, 18:54, 11:118) mankind will never cease to differ. God is The Wise (2:129, 4:130, 6:18,114, 7:87, 11:45, 31:27, 46:2, 57:1, 59:24, 66:2, 95:8). God gives Wisdom (Quran) to whomsoever God wills (2:269).

Lend thy light.

God explains throughout The Qur'an that The Quran is The Only Guidance (6;88 18:57 22:16 24:46 39:23,41) By which God guides those who help themselves to The Quran or leaves astray whomsoever goes astray from it.? The Quran is Enlightenment (6:104, 42:52,53, 45:20) which brings mankind out of darkness’s (4:174,5:15, 14:1, 24:35,39,40, 39:22, 42:52, 51:9, 57:9, 65:11) into the Light.

Help yourselves. Rest assured, if God willed each & every soul could've been pre-programmed with Guidance (6:149, 13:31, 32:13) further to its Natural Disposition ‘fitrah’ (30,30 90:10,, 91:8) to worship God.? Easier still forced mankind into submission (10:99, 11:28, 26:4, 3:83). RESET. Replaced mankind, or just wiped out generation after generation (6:133, 10:11, 14:19,20, 35:15-17,44,45, 36:66,67 ?43:60, 47:38). After all God is Free of Need (2:263,267, 3:97, 4:131-133, 6:133, 10:68, 14:8,19 22:24, 27:40, 29:6, 31:12,26, 35:15,16, 39:7, 47:38, 57:24, 60:6, 64:6).

Guidance can be divided as Pre-Quran /Muhammad & Post-Quran /Muhammad.

Most ‘(born)muslims’ today are seeking a Guide to Guide them. Resting their laurels upon a few verses pertaining to Moses (26:62) and Abraham (6:77, 26:78, 37:99) and Prophets who were Guided by God – Pre-Muhammad and Pre-Quran. Despite having The Guidance of The Quran at arm’s length – which would Guide them, you too. The Quran is The Best ‘Hadith’ (39:23) - Forever.

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Jesus was sent as a Mercy to guide mankind and correct what the Jews had done with the Torah (2:85, 101, 3:187). The previous scripture(s) was redrafted and changed, withholding verses and spinning it off into the Talmud. Instead of embracing Jesus and The Gospel they reacted by plotting to kill Jesus or obstruct Guidance. Reprimanded for Usury ie RIBA%, gambling and injustices, profiteering, capitalism, oppression and transgressions. Scheming against him for bringing the Gospel. Similarly the Bible became changed too. The Quran supersedes, confirms and corrects the Torah and Gospel (3:3) strictly prohibiting any form of interest (RIBA) regardless of excuse or justification.

Pound of Flesh.

It’s no secret Jewish wealth is derived purely from Usury %RIBA Interest - moneylending, gambling Stocks & Shares etcetera. Therefore we don’t need Shylock to explain perhaps Muslims were never supposed to be wealthy.? As any form of Finance and debt is prohibited, which is the principal means of becoming wealthy, or appearing so.? We also learn from The Quran how Jews mocked God in saying God is Poor and Jews are Rich (3:181, 5:64), God's hand is tied they blasphemed by disregarding Divine Guidance and setting themselves new parameters and schools of thought.

The Guiding Star

Prophet Muhammad himself was unguided until The Quran was revealed unto him by God via Angel Gabriel (42:52). It was The Quran which guided Muhammad (34:50, 93:7) and nurtured his faith, and Keeping him firm in faith to develop God-cognizance.? Muhammad lived and breathed The Quran – The Guidance (1:6 2:2,38,97,159 3:138 6:71,6:88,185 7:203 10:57 12:111 16:64,89,102 25:30 27:2,76,77 31:3 34:6 39:23,27 41:44 45:11,20 47:17 51:6 72:2,13 92:12)

Only God guides by The Quran (2:272, 6:88,104,107 10:108, 28:56, 39:41, 42:6) & God leaves astray whomsoever God wills. Whomsoever God guides (by The Quran) to the straight path - No(one)thing can mislead. Whomsoever God leaves astray (from The Quran) No(thing)one can guide ( 2:272, 6:104,107 10:99,108 28:56 39:41 42:6, 43:36). Not even if they had 1,000 years of life (2:96), Not even if angels were sent to them (6:111 ) or the dead was made to speak,? Not even if they had all the wealth houses and stairways and ceilings of silver and gold (6:35, 17:90-93 43:34,35). Not even if The Quran was sent in their own language and mother tongue (41:44).

To go on a wild goose chase.

Mankind cannot be trusted with matters of Guidance.? Humans are proven to be a forgetful species, in Arabic the root of the word ‘Insan’ translated as Human is 'nasiya' meaning 'forgetful'. God refers to humans as The forgetful species (6:68, 9:67, 12:42, 18:24, 18:63, 20:115, 39:8, 58:19, 59:19) . Ego-ridden Sellouts, susceptible to Magic & Witchcraft, Djinns (55:56, 74) and Peers.

God guides or leaves astray whomever: 2:26,70,142,198, 213,272 4:137,143,168,175 5:16,41,51,67,108 6:39,88,112,125,149,179 7:178,186 10:25,96-97 11:34 13:27,31 14:4,27 16:9,93 17:97 18:29 24:35 24:46 26:69 28:56 35:8 39:3,23,36-37 42:13 47:17 74:31) Deluded away from The Qur'an are the deluded (51:9)

■ By permission of God. Divine command.

From The Quran we learn about many Miracles of Jesus, some of which are developed and stretched out in the Bible.? Many others contained in the Bible that have not been mentioned in the Quran - for whatever reason (4:163-165, 40:78).? Which the readers of the Quran needn't be too concerned with or overwhelmed by. If the seas were ink and trees used as pens (18:109, 31:27).

Similarly no mention is made in The Quran about the mode of transportation used by Muhammad 1,400 years ago.? When he was transported over night from The House of Abraham in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Palestine (17:1). Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history!

Parables about Jesus the son of Mary presented throughout The Quran by which God makes firm your heart (11:120) and develops your? understanding to strengthen your faith. From which we can draw much wisdom and inspiration, therapy and healing (10:57, 17:82, 41:44). The Quran which superseded the Bible, represents and corrects and confirms much contained in the Bible. ?To emphasize the 'by permission of God' aspect in each miracle - Divine command.

The Quran also presents verses and parables offering a contrast to ensure mankind is not misunderstood or mistaken that God is One. Nothing compares to the divinity of God, and no(thing)one must be likened to God.? Which help mankind & Muslims alike to understand the crux of the Abrahamic faiths of Islam, Judaism and Christianity - Monotheism.

Its proven Jesus demonstrated miracles above & beyond the capacity and capability of mankind, E.T and A.I too. As divine signs for mankind & muslims alike to take note and be reminded of God:-

[?] Jesus cured the blind and leper (3:49 5:110 )? by permission of God. (NB Jacob's blindness cured (12:93), JOB was cured (21:83,84, 38:41-44), Jonah cured (21:88, 37:139-148, 68:48-50), Abraham (26:80) is cured and saved from fire (21:68-70, 29:24, 37,97-98), also plagues of Egypt (7:134) - All by Gods Divine Decree.

[?] Jesus turned clay into a living bird (3:49, 5:110). (NB The parable of Abraham & the Four Calling Birds - by Decree of God 2:260.)

[?] Jesus brought dead back to life (3:49 5:110) - by permission of God. (NB. Parable of Moses bringing dead back to life by striking with part of cow (2:73) by divine command.? Also man with donkey parable brought back to life after 100 years (2:259) & People of cave brought back to life after 309 years (18:25))

Which begs the question, how on earth can mankind crucify, maim or kill Superman Jesus the son of Mary. Biblically, Jesus is proven to cure the blind, heal the leper, give life to stone and bring the dead back to life.

Other prophets too were bestowed with superhuman miracles i.e Solomon controlling Djinns and communicating with birds and ants, seas parting into 2 for Moses, to mention a few more which spring to mind.

In any case Jesus was a tough act to follow. Muhammad did not perform anything superhuman, so mankind & muslims alike dismissed him as being a madman or poet for preaching the Gospel of The Quran. . Muhammad was not a wealthy king from 2 cities (43:31), he was unlearned (7:157, 158, 62:2), an orphan (43:31, 93:6). Without proof of divinity, which previous generations undermined. Some prophets exceeded others in other ways Quran 17:55

■ Goodwill, Charity & Peace

From The Bible and The Quran we learn Charity is incumbent upon mankind, particularly for the 3 Abrahamic faiths of Islam and Christianity and Judaism. God entrusted wealth upon mankind for one purpose only – Almsgiving. Not to hoard wealth or become greedy, not to be flamboyant and spend excessively or waste by way of extravagance. An unconditional obligation – no mention is made in any of the scriptures about sins being expunged by Charity (Zakah). For it was never yours to begin with!!

In the fine example of Jesus the son of Mary;

“God has made me blessed wherever I am and has made obligatory upon me prayer & Charity, as long as I remain alive in Wordly Life”. Quran 19:31.

Throughout the Bible too, Jesus is amplified for his charitable example to mankind. To help others as you would help yourself, generosity and giving.? Setting an example to be kind and neighborly, caring and compassionate towards parents (19:32). Peace on earth, Goodwill to mankind, generosity and kindness - The Christmas Spirit.

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Ebenezer Scrooge.

Drawing parallels from the biblical verse of The New Testament “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of the needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” Luke 18:25, Matthew 18:24. Complemented and superseded by the Quran 7:40 ‘Those who are deny verses of The Quran or are arrogant towards them – the Gates of Heaven will not be opened for them, nor will they enter Paradise until a camel passes the eye of a needle’.? The Quran contains more than fifty verses pertaining to Charity. (2:3,10,43,110,177,195,196,215,245,254, 270,272,274,277 3:17 4:77,92,162 5:12,45,55 6:141 7:156 8:3 9:5,11,18,60,71103 12:88 19:31,55 21:73 22:35,41,78, 23:4 24:37,56 27:3 31:4 32:16 33:33,35 34:39 41:7 57:7 58:12,13 73:20 98:5 Not exhaustive 3:14,75,180 4:37 9:34,35 10:58 28:76 70:18 - 2:254,264,267,270,271,274 4:38 9 54 13:22 14:31 16:75 35:29 - 2:245 30:39 57:11,18 64:17 73:20 - 2:220 4:1-10,36,127 6:152 17:34,35 18:77,82 33:37 93:1-11 107:1-7)? All of which amplify the teachings of Jesus (Peace and blessings upon him). Like Christians, Muslims too are encouraged to give MAX charity. Not to redefine your purpose like the Jews who re-wrote scriptures to minimize or nullify charity, aforementioned.

Jingle all the way

God sets a MAX setting of charity in many verses throughout the Quran. To live a simple, basic life & to give as much as possible towards Charity – In the example of Jesus the son of Mary. To live within your means, be contented and place your trust in God. Not to confer favor to acquire more i.e debt, riba, credit and finance etc rather for your Lord be patient. What better way to become God-cognizant than by being poor in the examples of Jesus and Muhammad.? If you're wealthy, and God counsels you to keep on giving MAX charity and live simple, self-fulfilling prophecy. Do not get consumed with Usury (2:275) - Better off being God-cognizant (3:130). To be contented with your lot in life. Can't be both its one or t'other.

Snowball effect

Muslims however have seemingly become better informed than God and prefer a different balance of 97.5% for them and 2.5% for God. Recalibrated a 2.5% setting in their better judgement, increasingly enshrined into religion. Some even reaching for 10% thereby achieving recognition, praised in the community. 2.5% - 10% is neither just, fair or reasonable considering 100% of your wealth was predetermined and entrusted upon you. Monopoly.

Oh, I got red lights all around

The Quran set aside, shrouded in a green cloth and shelved upon a high shelf to preserve its honor. Divine verses laid to rest. Used as a spiritual mascot to ward off evil in a holistic manner i.e Sufism. Which has been incorporated into every schism at one level or another and enshrined into the Religion of Islam. With Hadiths championed in mosques and schools across the world.? Which offer greater flex of MIN 2.5% and SIN/ SELF-CLEANSE & REPEAT to appease their consciences. The Qur'an is the green light of Salvation.

The Quran teaches: NEED(S) – WANT(S) = CHARITY.

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Christmas comes but once a year.

A 54 convertible too, light blue. A yacht and really that's not a lot. The deed to a platinum mine, duplex and checks sign your 'x' on the line. With some decorations bought at Tiffany. They know Santa's on his way, he's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.

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In the lap of luxury

A basic car which transports you from A to B is a NEED providing that’s your only means of transportation.? Anything more is a WANT to keep up with the Jones’s or Ego-Driven. Wanting designer garb as a need for clothing. Five golden rings. A basic meal a day is a NEED to fulfill hunger and provide energy and nutrition – anything more is a WANT ie junk foods, take-aways, restaurants and indulgences.? Basic accommodation is a NEED – anything more than is a WANT, regardless of whichever which way you justify it or pivot.

The proof is in the pudding.

‘The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of God as Charity, is like a seed of grain. Which grows 7 stems; within each stem is 100 grains’ Quran 2:261. That’s a 700% ROI. Great investment.

■ Be & It is

Kun Fayakun 3:47,59,? 19:35.

The Quran confirms previous scriptures of The Bible and Torah and we come to learn Jesus was celibate. Jesus abstained from Women, remaining devoted to the worship of God. No strings attached. Without distraction. Being married is a huge responsibility to bear, a burden which dramatically alters the course of your life, faith too.? Conflicting priorities and differing motivations, monster-in-laws and allegiances, groupthink, peer pressure, puppets-on-strings, charting off-course. To redefine and re-purpose your life. Companionship and Guardianship. Busy as an elf.

After all the human species is flawed; ego-ridden, forgetful and susceptible to Magic and Witchcraft ((2:102, 113, 114) Pharaohs Magicians verses) and Djinn. God explains in The Quran that the women of Paradise will be purified from Djinn (55:56, 74).

Two turtle doves.

From many oft-repeated verses laid bare throughout The Quran, we are reminded that children, marriages, family ties, wealth and health are a 'Fitnah' Test of Faith (63:9) and spouses are a distraction (64:14). Which are proven capable to distract you from the remembrance of God (9:55, 85, 34:35) Not easy to reconcile, God created you with a reproductive system and gives Life, but tells you that your children are a means of Fitnah (17:64, 64:14). Or did you think you created yourselves (52:35).

'Fitnah'?has become a dirty word for muslims, its been hadithified by schools of thoughts and scholars and ustads and muftis and sheikhs and peers etc. Reinterpreted as civil strife and/or sedition and/or persecution and/or temptation and/or evil associated with fables of dajjal. ?Just don’t try Googling the word 'fitna(h)'.. its Never-ending.?You'd think God knows better right?

Fitnah verses: 2:49,102,124,143,155,156,191,193,214,217,249 3:7,140,142,152,154,166,168,186 4:91,101 5:41,48,71,49,94 6:23,53,65,165 7:27,141,155,163,168 8:17,25,28,39,73 9:15,42,46,47,48,55,69,85,125 10:30,83,85,86 11:7 12 14:6 16:92,110 17:60,73,83 18:7 20:40,85,90,131 21:35,83,105-112 22:11,12,52,53 23:26-30 24:63 25:20 27:38-40 27:47 29:2,3,10,11 30:33,36 33:9-11 33:14,21 37:62,63,102-107,162 38:24,30-38, 41-44 39:49 42:30 44:17,33 47:3,4,31 49:3 51:13,14 54:27 57:14,15 57:26 60:5 63:9 64:14,15 67:2 68:7,17-27 72:17,18 74:26-31 76:2 85:10 86:9 89:15-20 90:4

Don't get your tinsel in a tangle

God encourages mankind to adopt orphans in the example of Muhammad, an orphan himself. Mankind prefers a different rhetoric in that anyone with many children is deemed 'blesseth are we'; whilst those barren or parents to estranged or disabled children are branded as 'cursed' or 'doomed' or 'punished'. The elites of society, the Ten Lords a-leaping have rewritten the rule book. John the son of Zachariah remained celibate too (3:39) abstaining from Women. Mary conceiving Jesus is a powerful message of celibacy for women too.

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

If God willed, as we learn Abraham - conceived despite old and barren, Zachariah too and Adam creation. Humans are designed to do so much more, biological, to reflect upon Quran and develop wisdom. Could have adopted at least 1 of the 150 million orphans. God does not NEED mankind to procreate - Kun Fayakun. That for God is too easy, The Heavens & Earth are far greater than mankind (40:57).

Six geese a-laying

Children are a fitnah and cannot help or be helped on Judgement Day as demonstrated by Noah unable to save his son, 70:10-14, 80:33-37. Our one and only purpose in life is to worship God (51:56) until there comes certainty death (15:99)- not to reproduce per se. We come to understand from the examples of Jesus, from Adam, John the son of Zachariyah abstained and from Abraham having a son Ishmael in old age by a barren wife - we learn God creates mankind, Kun Fayakun. God does not need mankind to make babies. God is proven capable to form children with or without wombs, create forests without planting seeds (67:23+/-).? The 7 Heavenly Skies created in 6 Days (7:54 10:3 11:7 25:59 32:4 41:9-12 50:38 57:4).

The expression of ‘Be & It is’ is used in only 8 verses amidst the >6,000 verses of The Quran (2:117, 3:47,59 6:73, 16:40, 19:35, 36:82, 40:68). Seven swans a-swimming.

■ Honored

The Bible teaches much good about Jesus and his character, negative too. Of Jesus cursing etc? (New Testaments of Mark 7:27, Mark 11, Matthew 15:21-28, Luke 14:26, Matthew 18:8-9 to cite a few examples from The Bible). Along with prophets allegedly getting drunk, debauchery and shenanigans.

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In a similar manner Muslims have published volumes and volumes of Hadiths written by disciple like scholars to supplement The Quran, because they deemed humans incapable to be satisfied with snippets of information provided by God in The Quran. You'd think God knows better?

By contrast The Quran however God makes no mention of such. God praises Jesus and encourages mankind and muslims alike to respect and honor all Messenger Prophets.? Make no distinction between Jesus & other prophets (2:136 and 3:84) and Peace & Blessings upon all Prophets (37:181) and Muhammad (33:56) too.

In fact, compared to some other prophets of Jonah (21:87,88, 37:139-148, 68:48,49) and Noah (11:46) and Muhammad (80:1-11) even whom were all counselled by God and forgiven - Blessed nevertheless. Jesus was not rebuked. Interestingly Jesus was highly honored by God in The Quran - both in Worldly Life & The Hereafter. Seeing Jesus in a positive light compared to the bible.

Mention when the Angels said, "O Mary, God gives you good tidings of a divine word, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary - Distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near to God". The Quran 3:45.

A piece of cake

With all due respect The 2nd Half of the Bible namely The New Testament was composed and incorporated into the Bible by adding onto the Old Testament. Most of which conflicts with The Old Testament which was changed by the Jews. Missing books and rejected Gospels. Today there are Bible(s) with different number of books. The protestant Bible has 66 Books, the Coptic version of the Bible has 75 Books, Roman Catholic versions of The Bible has 73 Books, the Ethiopian version of the bible has 81 Books. The orthodox version of the same Bible has 86 Books.

The Bible containing 700,000 words offers much greater detail, depth and focus about Jesus which Muslims don't need to contend with, as decided by God. Compared to The Quran which is one tenth in size with 70,000.? Easy read. Peerless.

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Skating on thin ice

Unlike the Jews who've grinched Christmas, mocking Jesus and renouncing him as 'the most damaging false prophet.' Criticizing Jesus, insulting him and berate him, refusing to accept Jesus as a Messenger Prophet. The Talmudic stories make fun of the birth of Jesus the son of virgin Mary despite Jesus being confirmed by The Old Testament.? Branded as a traitor the Jews maintain Jesus was rightfully executed as a blasphemer and idolater.? In fact the Jewish Scripture has condemned Jesus to Hell as being 'boiled in hot excrement' The Talmud Gittin 56b-57a.

Reindeer droppings.

Slandering his mother Mary in denial and rejecting divine decreed by drawing straws after she returned with Jesus whilst being unmarried (3:44, 19:27)? Muslims however are taught to respect and honor Jesus the son of Mary. Peace & blessings upon all Messenger prophets (37:181).

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The Quran teaches Jesus did not fail God or Mankind, rather mankind failed (5:117). Jesus never proclaimed to be the son of God or divine, he merely preached about God to mankind. It was mankind whom decided in their not so better judgement that he was Divine. Failing to interpret his miracles correctly being by permission of God.

Messengers Assemble.

On Judgement Day, the Messenger Prophets will assemble and Jesus will bear witness against Christians 4:159, 5:78, 117,118 Just like Muhammad will bear witness against Muslims (2:134,143 4:41 16:89) From The Quran we learn about Judgement Day when all prophets and messengers will be assembled as witnesses over their peoples (5:109, 7:6, 10:47, 16:84, 28:75, 39:69, 40:51,52, 66:8, 72:28, 77:11 ). To confirm that they fulfilled their duty of notification and verily conveyed Gods message to mankind - to worship only one God (4:171, 5:73). God assures us that Jesus is absolved from any wrongdoings on part of anyone.? Jesus only ever said "be God-cognizant" & "Worship God" - 3:50, 5:72,112 23:52, 43:63.

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■ Glory to God

In the highest glory.

A running theme throughout The Bible is to “ Worship God” and “Only God you serve”.? Confirmed and reinforced by The Quran. From The Quran we learn Jesus only ever said "be God-cognizant" & "Worship God, my Lord and your Lord" - 3:50, 5:72,112, 116-118, 23:52, 43:63.

Whatever is in the heavens & earth exalts God and Glorifies God (42:4, 57:1, 59:1,24, 61:1, 62:1, 64:1). Thunder exalts God (13:13) Birds with wings spread out in flight (24:41), not forgetting the Partridge in the Pear Tree.

What would your God care for your existence except for your supplication? (25:77). By worshipping God and embracing The Only Guidance of The Quran we become God-cognizant from reflecting upon verses. This in turn develops and improves a better level of Morality, protection too in state of xzikkr.

Do they not know that God knows what they know? What you do. What you say. What you think and feel. Where you go. What they plot and conspire and lie. Assuredly God is All-Knowing. Even the hypothetical (6:27-31, 23:99,100) . God is All-Seeing.? God is All-Hearing. God is All-Acquainted with everything. God knows what’s in the Souls and hearts. Roasted Chestnuts. Even the Unseen. Far too many verses to reference as oft-repeated on every other page of The Quran. All of which humble the reader to develop God-cognizance and thereby Wisdom and Morality,

Your God is Our God (2:139, 6:106-108, 19:36, 29:46, 42:15, 109:1-6). Muslims are encouraged not to dispute with other religions, nor to insult them or war with them. Rather to live and let live. Each to their own. After all, only God guides or leaves astray whomsoever God wills by The Quran. So let them be satisfied with their disbelief and that which they do. Jesus also said ‘Unto my God and your God" Matthew 27:46. Along with all prophets who conveyed the same message to mankind. To become God-cognizant = Morality.

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It's the thought that counts

From many verses in The Quran we learn much about being God-cognizant. ???? To become conscious of God, mindful of God ??????????? ??????? = Paradise ready. In Arabic ???? the word 'taqwa' is used, in the plural 'mutaqeen' ????????????? or variations thereof. It’s demonstrated from examples, illustrations, commandments and counsel to mankind and prophets who passed before which we come to learn about throughout The Quran.

‘God-cognizance’ can’t be bought or sold, transferred, or inherited; it can’t be turned ON/ OFF. It’s a state of mind which can only be learned and developed from understanding and reflecting upon the verses of The Quran and contemplating as much as possible, to counterbalance forgetfulness and distractions of Worldly Life.

Scrabble.

From more than 80 verses in The Quran we learn about ‘taqwa’ – God-cognizance. Widely misunderstood and increasingly redefined as? Fear ‘kauf’ of God (24:52, 31:33) or Piety ‘al-birr’ (5:2) or Righteousness ‘saliheen’ and everything else under the stars. All is calm all is bright.

What is God-cognizant?

Learned and developed directly from The Quran it is a state of mental and emotional and psychological and spiritual purity. An unshakable conviction that God is One, The Quran is The only Guidance, and to be aware of God everywhere and all the time in everything. Each & Every blade of grass didn't just happen to be there, A 110% belief that a leaf falls and God knows, every seed on earth and every thread from a date seed, each & every rain drop, that Each & Every heartbeat didn't just happen - it was allowed to happen. A state of Grace and humbleness, ego-free. Everything is as God intended it to be - No matter What, Divine Decree. Being conscious without 0.00001% doubt that every thought/feeling you ever had - God is privy to. Along with your every word and action and (mis)deed - Obviously. Nevermind their plots and plans and white lies included, and BLINK. Recorded for eternity but forgotten by humans in a few days’ time. A complete state of submission, unphased and unconcerned by the drama and delusions of Worldly Life.

The icing on the cake

'Taqwa' - state of being conscious of God can only be learned from The Quran. It doesn't fall off a tree. Nor is it a token which can be collected by visiting Saudi to undertake the pilgrimage of Hajj or to any other place. It cannot be earned from fasting a month of Ramadan. Not from 5-A-DAY or 500-A-Day for that matter. It can't be got by Box-ticking 5-PILLARS. It can't be injected or got from attending mosques or Islamic centers/ schools, subscribing to sects and schisms, or rubbing shoulders with pious sheikhs and peers. Cannot be absorbed from visiting or sleeping at tombs. Isn't imprinted onto you by wearing Islamic dress, hijab, veils or mosque caps. It's not a Friday Feeling thing either. It can't be got by growing fistful beards and trimming thy moustache. It’s not a breadcrumb trail left 1,400 years ago of hearsay & hadiths. And to believe its genetic so inherited and born into, or married into would be akin to believing pigs fly. It’s free for all.

What are you waiting for? Christmas. (3:15, 133, 198 7:35 9:4,7 13:35 15:45 16:30 19:63 25:15,74 26:86? 28:83 38:49 39:61,73 43:35,67 44:51 45:19 50:31 51:15 52:17 54:54 77:41 78:31 tbc the righteous 2:25 3:136,198 4:57,69,122 7:42,128,170 13:24 16:97,122 18:107 19:96 21:72,75,105 22:14,24 26:83 27:19 28:27 29:9,27,58 30:15 31:8 37:112 40:40 46:15 51:16 66:4 68:34,50 76:5,6 82:13 83:18,22 92:17

Verses 2:2,24,41,4l,48,66,103,123,189,194, 196,197,203, 206, 212, 223, 224, 281, 282, 283 | 3:102, 130, 133,138,172,186,200 4:76, 131 5:8,11,96,100 6:69,72 7:63 16:28 22:1 23:32, 52, 87 | 24:34, 52 | 26:106, 108, 110, 124, 131, 142, 177, 184 | 31:31, 33 | 33:32, 35, 70 | 36:45 | 37:24 | 39:10, 16, 73 | 41:18 | 43:35, 63 | 45:19 | 47:17,36 | 49:1, 10, 12 | 50:31 | 53:32 | 57:28 | 58:9 | 59:2, 7, 18 | 70:27, 28 | 71:3 | 92:5). Jigsaw piece like verses trumps any Jigsaw, to keep you occupied for decades to come.

Saved by the bell.

Glory, glory, glory

■ The Last Supper

From the parable of Jesus and the Last Supper (5:112-115) we learn to appreciate the Grace of God. Jesus the son of Mary prayed for a table spread with food as a feast, at the behest of the disciples to assure their wavering support in Jesus and God (3:52,53, 5:111,112, 61:14). The disciples were human after all, Paul too.? Assuredly God is the best of Providers. Brussel sprouts.

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Break bread

Three French Hens seasoned with basil and rosemary. Quails. Herbs, cucumbers, wheat, garlic, lentils and grains, onions. Corn. Ginger. Pumpkin, Gourd. Mint and foliage. With eight maids-a-milking (16:66). Every meat with Cranberry sauce, fowl, and Fish (18:61)

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Dates (19:23), figs (95:1) and olives (16:11, 24:35, 23:20), grapes and banana (56:29), pomegranate (6:99)(55:68). Clementines and every kind of fruit (16:11) Honey (16:69).

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The table is prepared you.

Feed the needy and poor (2:83,177,184, 273, 4:8, 5:89, 9:60, 22:8,28,36, 74:44, 76:8, 58:4, 69:34, 89:18, by no means exhaustive,)? To sacrifice something in the examples of Jesus, Abraham a devout Muslim (2:128,132,3:67) and his readiness to sacrifice his son (37:102,103). The more the merrier.? Whether or not a ram or ewe was served up with all the trimmings, we know not from The Quran.

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Eat, drink and be merry.

We do know about the Harvest of the Hereafter (42:20): Fresh rivers of milk, flowing rivers of purified honey, water and pressed grape (47:150) delicious to drink (47:15), Springs and Fountains named Salsabil? (76:5-22, 88:8-16). In Four Gardens of Paradise each as wide as the heavens and earth (3:133, 57:21, 55:55,56).? With every fruit just ripe, succulent, low-hanging and ready for the picking at an arm’s length, not restricted to season or quantity. (69:24, 76:14, 77:41-44, 83:22-28) Watermelon. Fruits and every meat desired (52:22)

Rejoice - (2:25 37:41,42,45-47 43:71,73 44:52-55, 47:15, 55:50,52,54,66,68, 56:19-21,29-33, 69:24, 76:14,17,18, 77:41-44, 83:22-28, 88:12,14 not exhaustive.)

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■ The Holy Spirit

From The Quran we learn that God supported Jesus with The Holy Spirit ('Ruh-al-Qudus') 2:87, 253 5:110. Also, God blew the Holy Spirit into his mother Mary through an Angel (4:171, 19:17, 21:91).

Angels from the realms of Glory.

Angels with 2 wings, 3 wings and 4 wings (35:1)

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven came. (2:97, 98 (Angel Michael). 53:1-18. 66:4. 81:18-24)

The Quran was also transmitted by The Holy Spirit (16:102, 26:193, 42:52) – For Today, Tomorrow and Forever.? The Holy Spirit is inspired upon worshippers too (40:15) by Divine Command (16:2).? Furthermore God created Adam by the Holy Spirit (32:9, 38:72)

Hark the herald Angels sing.

From The Quran we also learn about their nature, a beautiful selfless creation exalting God (37:144-166). Praying for the forgiveness of the believers (40:7-9) and everyone on earth (42:5). Whilst the heavens and mountains crumble at the blasphemy of mankind (19:88-95) held up by the Mercy of God.

There’s much to learn about Angels from The Quran, after all God created them. So you’d think God knows best about them visiting the sick, or how many attend congregational prayers, their ascension (70:4) and descension (19:64, 41:30, 97:4).? Intercession or Not (53:26,27)(3:80, 4:172, 34:40,41)

We do know is The Quran mentions Angels in specific quantities of 1, 8, 19, 1,000, 3,000, 5,000:

1 Angel (), 8 Angels (39:75, 40:7-9, 69:16,17), 19 Angels of Hell (66:6, 74:30,31) . Done (6:8,9, 15:7,8), 1,000 Angels (8,9), 3,000 Angels (3:124) and 5,000 Angels (3:125). ?Five Angels are mentioned by name in The Quran; Gabriel, Michael, Harut & Marut (2:102), The Angel of Death (32:11, 43:77). The Angels do not know the Unseen (2:32, 3:47), neither Djinn (34:14).

You’d think God knows better… Right?

Verses: 2:30-34,97,98,102,161,177,210,248,285 3:18,39,40,42,45,47,80,87,123-126 4:97,136,166,172 6:8,9,50,61,93,111,158 7:11,20,37 8:9,12,50 9:25,26,40 ?10:21 11:12,31,70,76,77 12:31 13:11,13,23,24 15:7,8,28,53,130 16:2,28,32,33,49 17:40,90,95 18:50 19:17,64 20:116 21:19,103 22:75 23:24 25:7,21,22,25 32:11 33:9? 43:56 34:40,41 35:1 37:1-4,8,22,150,164 38:69,71,73 39:75 40:7 41:14,30,32,33 42:5 43:19,53,60 45:8 47:27 48:77 50:16-19,21,23 51:26,27,41,53 66:4,6 69:16,17 70:1-5 74:31,32 77:5 78:38 82:10,11,12 89:21,22 96:18 97:4

■ Salvation: or Not.

The concept of salvation, intercession based or not is fundamentally unsound. Which comes undone by all 3 Monotheistic Abrahamic faiths of Islam, Christianity, Judaism. Nevermind the Atheists or polytheist faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism etc. All of which have some element of Salvation incorporated into their religions either by dipping into the River Ganges India to wash away your sins. Otherwise off-setting sins by the Samsara (cycle of rebirth) perpetuated by passions and delusions and its resulting karma – Cancelled.

Definition: Salvation (from Latin: salvation, from salva, safe, saved’) is a state of being saved or protected from harm or a dire situation. In religion and theology, salvation generally refers to the deliverance of the soul from sin and its consequences. The academic study of Salvation is called soteriology.

For Christians, Salvation is only possible through Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus’s death on the cross was the once-for-all sacrifice that atoned the sin of humanity. Enshrined into religion and celebrated by the festival of Christmas.

For Jews, Salvation has been primarily conceived in terms of the destiny of Israel as the elect people of Yahweh (often referred to as ‘the Lord’), the God of Israel. The Salvation of the individual Jew was connected to the salvation of the entire people. The concept of Salvation tied to the restoration of Israel.? Explaining the reason why Jews desire a grave in Israel is deeply religious. Believing that the soil in Israel absolves sin. Worst case Jews interred outside of Israel are buried with a sprinkling of Israeli dirt. Salvation Exported.

Dead lands – in every sense of the word.? At the cost of Global Peace. Offering barely any Natural Resources, nor Ivory. With due respect that The Jews have all the wealth in the World via American superpower, so it can/ could have set up/ located an ‘Israel for Jews Only’ - their ‘Homeland’ bigger & better than Dubai. With the World as their oyster, a Nature Reserve for Elephants too.

Recently Elon Musk single handedly slays the elephant in the room. Which the Geniuses of The World, The Brains of Britain and the Muslim Leaders have been cowed by. In saying “… for every Hamas member you kill – you create 100 more. And if you create more than you kill – you’ve not succeeded. If you kill someone’s child in Gaza you’ve made atleast a few Hamas members – who will die just to kill Israelis – that’s the situation.” Elon Musk Interview with Lex Fridman 9 Nov 2023.

For Palestinian & Muslims it's a religious obligation enshrined into the religion of Islam by The Quran Chapter 17 :1 for generation after generation after generation, until the end of time. The Palestinian cause can only be wished away by eliminating or editing each & every single Quran on planet earth in any format. Along with the 14 Million Palestinians of which 6 Million live in the global diaspora. Along with 1.8 Billion Muslims - 24.1% of the World’s population. Nigh impossible. Mossad that..!

Since 7 Oct 2023, Israel’s continued Siege on Gaza has Martyred at least 20,000 Palestinians including 8,000 children, injuring more than 53,000 Palestinians, displaced millions and destroyed residential buildings and hospitals lay in ruins. Gaza is a Graveyard of Martyred.

Exclusively.

Salvation at the cost of Global Peace by destabilizing the region of Middle East. Fueling and exporting terrorism and instability across the world, exasperated schisms and proxy wars and injustice. In essence the Jews are expelling and exterminating Palestinians – both Muslims and Christians only so that Jews can secure Paradise for themselves. Exclusively as ‘The Chosen Ones’ (Quran 62:6) at the peril of Christians & Non-Jews. Aided & abetted by Christians and Hindus and anyone who is Anti-Islam otherwise opportunists. All of whom are either devoid or defunct of Morality - at best acting as accomplice and worst case complicit. In the murdering, transgressing, oppressing of another humans in utter contempt to their own Religions and moral codes. Thereby destined for Hellfire according to their very own Religions - save for man-made salvation which serves to suppress the guilty consciences.? Purgatory.

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Great things come in small packages.

For Muslims, Salvation according to God is quite simply holding firm in faith to The Quran and living by it. An easier read than the Bible comprising of 700,000 words. Understandably most Christians have never read it cover to cover. The Quran is 70,000 word count. Which is equivalent to reading Dickens A The Christmas Carol & The Nutcracker - Once. Understanding and embracing verses of The Quran and reflecting upon the Wisdom and Guidance bestowed upon Mankind. Thereby becoming God-cognizant = Morality2.

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Christmas came early this year.

The Quran is The Savior.

Directly from The Quran God makes is explicitly clear the only Salvation for mankind & Muslims alike is Quran dependent. Only God can save you by The Quran.

Wishing on a Star

God makes is expressly clear throughout The Quran that Paradise is guaranteed only for the God-cognizant. By the Grace of God – Or do you fancy your chances off your own back? To attain Paradise based upon your merit(s), deed(s) and quantity of Worship. When in fact it’s impossible to Break-even, nevermind trying in vain to Thank God for each & every favor bestowed upon you i.e the very least your each & every hearbeat (14:34) and BLINK.? They deny the Grace of God and blessings which they recognize (16:83).

There are a multitude of examples and parables to demonstrate Only God can guarantee Salvation. Salvation is by The Grace of God.? (God saved/ saves; Pre-Quran by The Grace of God;- 2:49,50, 3:103, 5:32, 6:63,64, 7:64,72,83,89,141,165, 8:43, 10:22,23,73,86,92,103, 11:58 (God saved Eber & Co) 11:66 (God saved Salih) 11:94 (God saved Jethro) 11:116, 12:110, 14:6, 15:59, 19:72, 20:40, 21:9,74,78,88, 23:28, 26:65,118,119,169,170, 27:53,57, 28:21, 29:15,32,33,34, 36:23,43, 37:76,115,134, 39:19,61, 41:18, 44:30, 54:34, 61:10, 66:11, 70:14, God saved Lot except for his wife verse repeated, By the Grace of God (via Quran (= Guidance, Wisdom) = God-cognizant = Morality) 2:64, 4:113, 24:10,21, 35:32,35, 37:57, 44:57, 49:8, 49:17, 55:27. God saved the body of pharaoh (10:92).

All your Christmases have come at one

We also learn Salvation can be categorized Pre-Quran and Post-Quran.

Pre-Quran God presents many examples of how previous Prophets/ Messengers were saved by way of Salvation to Enter Paradise by permission of God. How God saved Moses from Pharaoh, Lot and his family were saved by God except for his wife, how God saved Eber from the transgressors, pharaoh’s wife from Pharaoh. To God saving non-prophets and Joe Bloggs travelling on a ship (10:22, 29:65, 17:67).

Post Quran – Salvation can only be assured via The Quran. Assuredly God will save the God-cognizant (19:72).? God-cognizance can only be developed by The Quran. A Book for the God-cognizant (2:2, 3:138). To understand its verses, to embrace the Guidance and reflect upon the verses to develop wisdom.

The Quran is a reminder 'xzikkr' (20:2,3, 29:45, 38:29, 38:49) for the forgetful mankind. God has certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember? (54:17,22,32,40.)

Similarly, Muslims in their better judgement increasingly believe Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessings upon him 33:56) will become their Salvation otherwise they can make-believe Salvation by undertaking 5-A-DAY prayers or 5-PILLARS, SIN/SELF-CLEANSE/REPEAT and Sufism. 9.999/10 '(born)muslims' chooses to be unlearned to Quran. Otherwise hoping for salvation from peers and saints and kin and anybody and everybody. Contrary to the core teaching of The Quran – REPENT (ASAP)/ REFORM/ REFRAIN. Once was an error or mistake or regret – twice is a choice.

Like turkeys voting for Christmas

Why on earth would you not put your time, resources, effort and Faculties of Hearing, Vision and Intellect, Hearts (23:78, 32:9, 67:23 – 7:17, 10:60) to good & proper use and embrace The Quran. Each and every verse to develop understanding and wisdom, get to know and love God and become God-cognizant. Protected and Purified. Instead of relying on next man, or the one after to paraphrase it for you?

On the naughty list.

Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, nine ladies dancing. Mankind & muslims alike are proven competent to socialize, work and earn wealth. Manage households and do chores, have capacity to get qualifications and promotions.? With the capability to make babies, keep up with the Joneses. Arrange travel and undertake pilgrimages, to bow and prostrate in supplication - but unable to study The Quran? ?Snowed Under.

After all The Quran is available in every corner of the earth. Widely accessible online. Translated into every language and format: audio and braille too. Thereby become God-cognizant = Morality = A Better World. To take responsibility for your each & every (mis)deeds, thoughts and feelings.

Instead of hedging your bets on man-made intervention, reinventing your purpose, old wives tales of intercession and folklore, fables, legends of the former peoples and hearsay, Holy Water or Holy Land(s). To pass the buck and absolve yourselves and suppress your innate disposition and tamper with your moral compass. Mankind & muslims alike are assured by God throughout The Quran that Paradise is not attained by Wishful thinking (4:123) on part of the Muslims, Jews and Christians. The Quran does not demonstrate bias towards ‘Muslims’ – as Non-Muslims and ‘(Born)Muslim(s)’ too are condemned for being ‘Pretenders’ ie Don’t say you've 'believed' rather say you’ve 'submitted' and faith has yet to enter your hearts (2:8, 5:41, 29:2, 49:14). To be seen of praying (4:142,143, 107:4,5)

Intercession: Or Not.

The right of intercession belongs entirely to God. (2:107,? 5:55,? 6:51,70 10:3 13:11 19:87 20:109 21:28 29:22 32:4 34:23 39:44 41:31 43:86 53:26 82:19) Not to Prophets (2:119,134,272 6:50,52,104,107 7:188 9:80 10:41,99,100,108 26:216 28:56 39:41 41:6 42:6 46:9, 72:20-23, 88:22), or Saints or Angels or Kin (3:118-120 9:23,24 11:113, 23:101, 31:33 44:41, 47:29,30 70:10-14, 80:34-37) or Households or Scholars or Anyone and Everyone. 53 verses of which 36 state explicitly there is No intercession, 17 verses which state Except by Gods permission. 2 verses about the possibility of intercession by Angels – by permission of God. A true believer will accept all 54 verses and finds the just & fair balance. Not to pick and choose a verse which suits their lifestyle best. Reinforced by Abraham couldn't save his father, Noah couldn't save his son nor wife, Lot couldn't save his wife, Pharaohs wife couldn't save Pharaoh (25:27-29 37:51-57 43:36-38 50:24-28).

■ Risen

Muslims believe that Jesus was raised alive and honored. Jesus could not be killed or crucified by mortals nevermind the Jews.? Soufflé

Before your very eye

This is explicitly made clear in Verse 157 of Chapter 4 of The Quran. That ‘they did not crucify Jesus, but it was made to appear so’. Further reaffirmed that ‘They did not kill Jesus for certain’.? Proceeded with explanation in verse 158 that ‘God raised Jesus alive’. Followed up by verse 159 that Jesus will be embraced by the Christians before their death.

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Turning a blind eye

Simply put, Jesus was Superhuman. Consensus is Jesus cured the blind, healed the sick and leper, and brought the dead back to life.? Jesus was above and beyond death and could not be killed (4:158, 19:33). QYESTION: How on earth can you kill someone who can bring the dead back to life?

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More than meets the eye

From The Quran we learn that God is All-Seeing and controls all vision. BLINK (3:13, 8:44,48, 59:2). Divine parables that they saw armies which appeared to be twice their number (3:13), their eyesight deceived them by armies which appeared as few in their eyes (8:44), when the two armies sighted each other (8:48). So take warning O people of vision (59:2). All of which explain the Crucifixion of Jesus which appeared to crucify Jesus and appeared to kill Jesus.

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Christmas Eye

Whilst we also learn directly from The Quran that each and every Messenger Prophet was under Gods watch, In Gods Eye. From Muhammad (52:48,49), Moses (20:39), Noah (11:37, 54:14) and Jesus too.

When is the Hour?

Perhaps the End Hour is near. (33:63, 42:17). Jesus did not know of The Day of Judgement (61:6) Only God is All-Knowing of The Unseen (3:44, 6:50, 7:187.188, 11:48, 12:102, 28:44-46, 38:67-69) - not Jesus, not Muhammad, not Moses, not David, not Prophets, not Angels, not mankind.? BIBLE the Book of Matthew verses 24:36 and 25:13 : Of that day, of that Hour knows no man, not the son, not angels, only God (the father) knows. (7:187, 10:48-50, 20:15, 27:71, 31:34, 32:28-30, 33:63, 34:29,30, 36:48, 41:47, 42:17, 43:85, 51:12, 67:25,26, 79:42-46, 46:35)

When the Angels call like

Soldier Angels descend on the command of God (3:123-126 8:9 9:25,26,40 33:9). Assuredly they planned, plotted and schemed against Jesus but God is The Best of Planners. Similarly, like Jesus, John was raised alive (19:15) not killed. Therefore they remain alive not dead. Alongside Martyrs of Palestine whom are alive not dead (2:154 and 3:169).

It's a wrap.

AMEN

Merry Christmas to All.

Have a Happy Holiday

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Happy New Year

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Disclaimer; Any/ All references made above contained in brackets are to The Quran in numerical format of (Chapter : Verse). In some places references provided are not exhaustive and further references to all/ any of the above available upon request. ??

This article does not intend to offend or disrespect anyone or anything whatsoever and contains many idioms and wordplay and examples to illustrate points and develop understanding. Simply reflecting upon The Quran. Quranic references contained are comparable to a sprinkling of snow. Bauble.

If you do have a problem or do take issue or offence with any of the content than kindly take it up with God directly – its Gods Book and references to verses have been provided to assist with your complaint. Being non-denomination muslim, free from biases, I do not identify with particular sect or subscribe to schisms and stereotypes or cults and do not prefer or lean towards one over another, iNeutral – Each to their own.