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Not quite.. There are a diversity of opinions when it comes to hadith .. which are considered authentic .. which are considered weak etc. Of course, the Qur'an forms the core of belief, with hadith expanding on the belief. People are of varying education .. and belong to different schools of...

"He, the first origin of this creation, whether he formed it all or did not form it, Whose eye controls this world in highest heaven, he verily knows it, or perhaps he knows not." ..perhaps .. and perhaps not. :) ..so not that different .. more a case of uncertainty.

Yep .. just add few drops of Worcestershire sauce. :)

..sounds more like being a poet, to me..

..nor do I.. I wasn't quoting a 'rule' .. I'm not saying I think it is forbidden to pray for worldly wealth. ..but the greatest wealth is religious knowledge, and a strong faith.

..but what is meant by "wants" ? One could say that in Islam, G-d "wants" us to worship Him 5 times a day. G-d "wants" us to be successful, and repel evil. Yet from my understanding, G-d is not in need of our worship .. it is mankind that are in need. ..within reason .. it is not okay to pray...

Guilty as charged :)

Yes, several. I used to have to attend 3 services on a Sunday, when I was a choir boy. :) 2 in the morning, with a breakfast in between .. and 1 in the evening.

It's political..

Don't you think that that is rather rude, on an interfaith forum? ..and of course, I'm sure you are aware that pride/arrogance comes before a fall. Haven't you learnt anything through your years on this forum?

Ah, the thread has been moved out of Bahai forums.. That article that you cited is contradictory. It states that we have free choice of what we decide to do, and then states that Allah SWT chooses what He will allow us to do. I don't agree with that. I meet many Muslims who are apparently...

Sorry @Aupmanyav. I edited your post in error, and do not have the permissions to revert it back. Anyhow, this is in the Bahai forums .. and I've been recommended to quit this conversation with you .. so bye for now. :)

Maybe you misunderstand the attribute of omniscience.. I imagine this would be because you see the nature of time as absolute. i.e. set-in-stone Our perception of 'time' is just that .. a perception. We see it as passing from 'the past' to 'the future'. ..so you are in effect suggesting, that...

For the same reason that He allows mankind to "continue the mayhem" .. ..but not all of us are guilty .. it's a case of separating the wheat from the chaff.

..but what does that actually mean? praying to 'a god' ? I think it depends on the intention .. the sincerity behind it. Some people might be praying to impress others, for example. No .. you might see it like that .. being in a polytheistic culture.. ..but being in a monotheistic culture, I...

There's not enough space on the server .. if you want evidence, then have a look at this and that for starters.. :)

It's only your belief that the history of Abrahamic religion is concocted or deluded.

In my understanding, the "only" path to salvation is belief in monotheism .. the authority of G-d. Different groups/creeds might claim that their way is the only way, but this relies on their interpretation.

Yes .. that is the Orthodox views .. they both interpret their Scriptures in this manner. ..but then, Judaism does not recognize either of them. ..and atheism rejects the lot!

Well, we have to live in any system that we find ourselves a part of. :) I, for one, do not endorse slavery. Nevertheless, I do not think my faith forbids taking prisoners in exceptional circumstances .. but they need to be fed properly, and kept in suitable shelter.. ..and there are many in...