Many south asian muslims from back home tie black string with knots around their necks or their wrists thinking that the sting has power to protect them from illness etc…but as a matter of fact..itz against Islam…considered shirk
Al-Falaq
In the Name of Allâh, the Most
Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh) the Lord of the daybreak,
"From the evil of what He has created;
"And from the evil of the darkening (night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away).
"And from the evil of the witchcrafts when they blow in the knots,
“And from the evil of the envier when he envies.”
the blowing of the knots symbolizes the blowing of air onto the string after a surah or dua has been recited and then a knot is tied.
Its extremely good I get to talk to you as a very first reply. Dear Hinna, a major portion of the people whom you have to deal with in Islam, thinks that Koran only means what has been written in the books of the old. They are strongly of opinion that there is no new meaning to it, nor do they encourage anyone to claim so.
In the community which I belong to, the knowledge of a person has often been linked to how much new points he has comprehended from the Koran which did not exist in the books of the old. The point that you gave was a very new one indeed, but is extremely well-comprehended. I am impressed!
Before today, I had been of opinion from some earlier tafseers that Blowing in the Knots was for misguide people in personal relationships. Some said it was about whispering false propaganda against the Promissed Messiah in Islam, to misguide people away from him. I might add you meaning to my vocabulary.
.....So they turned away from him and said, '' A man tutored, possessed! '' |/
Paagal Insaan!
Dear Hinna,
After some positive dreams I experiened in this regard, I have promissed God and myself to complete a translatory and explanatory project on the Koran, if my life allows me to. It certainly is a job of a life-time. It is destined to be in English and is probably one of the first detailed commentries on the Koran of its type, in English. The translation has been split into a word to word dictionary translation, and a proverbial translation with validatory notes.
People like you certainly do make me realize I'm not the only person who thinks like I do! I'd rather ask for more help from you.
.....So they turned away from him and said, '' A man tutored, possessed! '' |/
Paagal Insaan!
Yup its not pemitted in islam! Ignorent people they go to peers for translation of quran and than peers beign total chuuhdoos they tell the wrong meaning and than people starting doing stupid things!!!
Most of the tafseers I studied were when I used to be an atheist. Nowadays I usually keep reading the Koran itself, over and over again. It helps that way too.
.....So they turned away from him and said, '' A man tutored, possessed! '' |/
Paagal Insaan!
It does not need a scholar to define for us the purpose of the revelation of the Qur'an. Anyone who knows anything about Islam will tell you that the Qur'an is a book which provides guidance for mankind so that they may follow Allah's instructions and build a happy human life. It is implicit in this definition that the Qur'an is meant for
implementation. Allah has not sent down the Archangel Gabriel with His message, the Qur'an, so that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), His last messenger, should convey it or recite it in melodious voice to enchant his audience, or to make of it a charm to wear in the hope of accomplishing a particular purpose. If we use Qur'anic
verses in such a way, we are guilty of degrading Allah's words. The thought behind using Qur'anic verses in charms for the purpose to which the question has referred to comes simply from the fact that people do believe that verses are Allah's words. Since Allah is able to accomplish any purpose He likes, then His words, - as people mistakenly
think - must have a secret power of their own. That is a twisted argument. It is not the word used in a verse, or the verse itself, which has a secret of its own. The Qur'an consists of words which we use everyday in our own language.
The fact that these words occur in the Qur'an does not impart to them any special secret or power. The Qur'an brings out its power and its goodness when it is implemented in practical life. It is then and only then that people realize how much happier they become as a result of implementation of Allah's law. The words themselves and the ink with which
they are written are not different from any other words or ink. The Qur'an provides for us a code of practice. If we follow that code and implement it, we lead a happy life because that is the purpose of Allah's code. Moreover, we earn reward from Allah for carrying out His orders. If we turn away from such an implementation, reducing the Qur'an to a mere book through which we seek to have some blessings or the accomplishment of particular purposes, then we displease Allah and achieve nothing. I can tell my readers in the clearest of ways that wearing a charm does not achieve the purpose for which it is worn. It does not matter what is written in it; wearing it is a sin for which the wearer
must repent and seek Allah's forgiveness. Moreover, it is sure that the purpose for which it is worn will not be achieved. That is due to the fact that the Prophet has made a supplication to that effect. He says:
"May Allah not accomplish the purpose of a person who wears a charm." (Related by Ahmad). The Prophet is also quoted as saying:
"He who wears a charm is guilty of associating partners with Allah."
We know for certain that Allah answers every
prayer or supplication that the Prophet has made in the clearest and widest of fashion. Hence, the surest way of not getting what one aims for is to wear a charm for its accomplishment. In some charms and amulets, Qur'anic verses are written. Some of those who write such amulets and charms ask the people to whom they give one to soak it in
water until the ink (or saffron) has dissolved and then to drink it. That does not give him any blessing. It may give him a
stomachache. The Qur'an may be used in order to bring about a good effect. Allah describes the Qur'an as "a cure for that which is in people's breasts." It is permissible to read the Qur'an and then make a supplication to Allah for any good purpose, whether it relates to the hereafter or to this life. Allah answers prayers at all times, but a prayer said after an act of worship, such as the recitation of the Qur'an, is more likely to be answered. Why should one need to
use a charm when he can use Allah's power and the Qur'an, His words, in the manner approved by Him.