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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;
"He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." — Martin Luther King
apostasy has a great punishment in monotheistic religions.
could Jesus and Moses eradicate slavery ?
have not you heard those who are enslaved from poor countries for work or sexual slavery in the forwarded countries !?
never say that you were a muslim. you were not. you were not aware of truth and you were in doubt.
Date
2nd century hijra or 8th century CE.
Shebunin dated this manuscript to the early second century hijra.[1] On the basis of the orthography as observed in the 1905 facsimile edition prepared by S. I. Pisarev,[2] Jeffery dated it to the early ninth century.[3] More recently, Déroche had assigned a date to the second half of the eight century.[4] The carbon-dating of a folio from this manuscript was carried out at Oxford. The result showed a 68% probability of a date between 640 CE and 765 CE, and a 95% probability of a date between 595 CE and 855 CE.[5] Commenting on this result, Rezvan noted that the paleographic dating of this manuscript also indicated a date at the turn of the eight / ninth century CE.[6]
Although the dates generated by the radiocarbon dating at either confidence level do not rule out the possibility that this manuscript was produced in ʿUthmān's time, palaeographic studies suggest an 8th century (2nd century hijra) date.
Islamic-Awareness, Samarqand
Salahuddin Al-Munajjid, who has written an authoritative book on the history of the Arabic script, on the other hand, opines that the Tashkent copy is not one of copies prepared at the instance of Caliph Uthman, but it is likely that it was copied from one of the codices prepared during his caliphate. 19 Dr Tayyar Altikulac, an eminent expert on early Quran manuscripts and former President of Religious Affairs, Turkey, concurs with the opinion of Al-Munajjid and offers the following arguments in support of his view.
First, there are some mistakes of omission in the manuscript. For example, in Surat Al Imran (3:37), the words “innal-Allah” have been left out. In the same Surah (3: 51), the word “hadha” has been left out. Furthermore, in verse 78 of the same Surah, the words “wama hua min indil-Allah” have been left out. Second, there are spelling errors and discrepancies in the copy as well as lack of uniformity in the spellings, which suggest that this copy was neither scrutinized after being copied nor checked and verified by a competent recite (qari), which was the traditional practice. Third, though the copy does not contain vowel signs, the verse endings are marked by small panels of diagonal lines. Furthermore, every tenth verse is marked with a square medallion illuminated in blue, green and red colours with a stellar design. These signs were not used in the early manuscripts of the Quran prepared at Caliph Uthman’s instance. Dr Altikulac therefore concludes that the Tashkent Mushaf is neither the copy that Caliph Uthman was reading when he was assassinated nor one of the copies that were commissioned by him. However, it might have been copied from the Uthman Mushaf sent to Kufa or from a copy of the latter. 20
The IOS Minaret, an online Islamic magazine
Originally posted by dragonridr
reply to post by maes2
Oh owning slaves well thats ok but if you screw up you have to let them go. And worse it tells how many you have to set free,So god is ok with people being sold in to bondage? So he has no problem according to the Koran of someone owning someone else? And worse yet you dont seem to have a problem with that??????? See now you struck a nerve with me No HUMAN SHOULD EVER OWN ANOTHER!!!! And any religion that would condone this is EVIL!!!! And its time for a quote:
Originally posted by maes2
Originally posted by dragonridr
reply to post by maes2
Oh owning slaves well thats ok but if you screw up you have to let them go. And worse it tells how many you have to set free,So god is ok with people being sold in to bondage? So he has no problem according to the Koran of someone owning someone else? And worse yet you dont seem to have a problem with that??????? See now you struck a nerve with me No HUMAN SHOULD EVER OWN ANOTHER!!!! And any religion that would condone this is EVIL!!!! And its time for a quote:
some words have the same appearance but different meanings. what you mean by slavery is because of racism. racism is condemned in monotheistic religions. the slavery you are pointing to was because of racism.
thousand years ago people would enslave their enemies in the wars. and they used to sell their slaves.
so not only Islam does not encourage enslaving people but it insists on releasing them. so that releasing slaves became a manner. at least they were behaved like members of families.
no racism.
"Accepting the fact of slavery in early Islam, was the imposition of a specific time period that slavery was the root of all human societies were common in those days. Hence Islam rather suddenly confronted with an unjust system that was ingrained in human history, it gradually solved the challenge by the rules and dictates of wisdom, and it's attempt was to defend the rights of slaves "
edit on 6-9-2013 by maes2 because: (no reason given)
Muhammad says that he is the last and final prophet. He says that Islam is perfect and complete,... fit for all of time and all of mankind.
therefore, when you meet the unbelievers smite their necks, then, when you have killed many of them, tie the bonds. then, either free them by grace or ransom until war shall lay down its loads -Koran 4:47
But Islam NEVER abolished slavery or made it a sin. However, Islam was sure to take a tougher stand against alcohol
and the fruits of the palm and of the vine, from which you derive intoxicants and wholesome provisions. surely, in this there is a sign for nation who understand. -Koran:16-67
believers, do not come close to prayer when you are drunk, until you know what you are saying, nor when you are in a state of impurity, unless you are crossing through the way (prayer area) until you have bathed yourselves. -Koran 4:43
they ask you about intoxicating drink and gambling. say: 'there is great sin in both, although they have some benefit for people; but their sin is far greater than their benefit. -Koran 2:219
believers, wine and gambling, idols and divining arrows are abominations from the work of satan. avoid them, in order that you prosper. -Koran 5:90
You do not know me. You do not know my thoughts or heart. You are being extremely presumptuous.
I sure did believe in Islam with all of my heart. Just because I left Islam and openly speak against it does NOT mean that I was ignorant or doubtful as a follower of Islam. Presumptuous......
"He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." — Martin Luther King
No it didnt solve it at all it allows it to continue. In fact there are still people today that own slaves because they think the Koran tells them its ok. Like Chad for example.
There will come a time for my people when there will remain nothing of the Qur'an except its outward form and nothing of Islam except its name and they will call themselves by this name even though they are the people furthest from it.(Ibn Babuya, Thawab ul-A'mal)"
Originally posted by maes2
reply to post by dragonridr
No it didnt solve it at all it allows it to continue. In fact there are still people today that own slaves because they think the Koran tells them its ok. Like Chad for example.
there are still people today that they are eager to cut my head and put it on my chest because they think Koran tells them its ok. Like followers of Al-Qaeda and their masters.
prophet of Islam said:
There will come a time for my people when there will remain nothing of the Qur'an except its outward form and nothing of Islam except its name and they will call themselves by this name even though they are the people furthest from it.(Ibn Babuya, Thawab ul-A'mal)"
edit on 6-9-2013 by maes2 because: (no reason given)
God Almighty forgives each fault, but the denial of paying dowry to your wives, or the denial of paying to your workers, or selling a free human
The worst of people are those who trade human
it is not expedient that people set out to free many slaves by a special law. Because it disrupts the order of society as economic, social and political disadvantages.
Thus freeing the slaves, should be gradual and accompanied by necessary and appropriate culturalizing.
You did it again!!! You make a statement,... I reply with a rebuttal that wins the point,... you ignore it and then quickly bring up another point.
even if they became slaves they should have been behaved like members of families.
so this kind of enslaving (which was always the last choice) can be considered a punishment better than imprisoning.
despite these Koran says :
therefore, when you meet the unbelievers smite their necks, then, when you have killed many of them, tie the bonds. then, either free them by grace or ransom until war shall lay down its loads -Koran 4:47
it is not slavery it is a punishment. a temporary punishment.
Islam was always against racism.
it is not slavery it is a punishment. a temporary punishment.
Islam was always against racism.
Islam does not make sense. It is barbaric, inherently oppressive, and malicious. My opinion.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Originally posted by babloyi
.It seems you don't know at all about Islam or the Quran,
I know it's not from God .. but from men. (like the bible)
I know a large chunk is poorly 'borrowed' from the jews, christians, pagans and Zoroastrians.
I know there are tons of historical errors and scientific errors, as well as contradictions.
I know the Qu'ran is full of misogyny. It celebrates slavery.
I know enough.
Like I said .. even if you could find 20 people who memorized 'the original' ... so what?
It's still not from God. What they memorized is just a man made mess.
Originally posted by Sahabi
reply to post by babloyi
First and foremost, the entire point of discussing the Kufic Script is in direct correlation with the many falsely attributed Qur'ans of Uthman. There are many manuscripts falsely claimed to be the Qur'an of Uthman, as mentioned in this post of the op.
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P.S.
I do not deny the Kufic script's older usage. This is not and was not the debate. The debate is regarding the age of the Kufic manuscripts falsely called "Qur'an of Uthman".
Additionally, I did mention the script of Mecca and the script-style of Medina in the op as Kufic, Ma'il, and Mashq
Originally posted by wildtimes
Islam does not make sense. It is barbaric, inherently oppressive, and malicious.
Originally posted by logical7
nice to know your opinion based on ignorance.
IMO you believe a philosophy where people should live and let live and when a group starts killing another and they resist, then call them barbaric and anti-peace.
Originally posted by wildtimes
You really piss me off, logical7. Yeah, we're on the BRINK of WORLD WAR 3, because of YOUR RELIGION and the nutjobs who live it every day - smiting people's necks, killing the unbelievers, and their own countrymen!