The interpretation of the verses of the Qur'an is normally made with reference to the historical, grammatical and theme aspects of the verses. Some of the Qur'anic verses were revealed addressing issues current to that time of history, while others were revealed addressing general principle or matter applicable to every time and place. All verses serve as guidance for Muslims. The substance addressed to a specific location with specific people may or may not apply to subjects outside the scope of the verses. Unless the addressees are elucidated, the Qur'anic verses would not be interpreted correctly.
Misinterpretation of the verses of the Qur'an occurs when the historical, grammatical and theme contextual aspects are not taken into consideration. Unfortunately, some people wrongly accuse Islam of teaching violence based on an improper understanding of a few verses of the Qur'an that were actually addressed to a specific group of people, with a specific historical background. We will explore these verses in the light of their historical framework and of the subject matter in order to bring about their correct meaning and purpose.
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"Seek not mischief in the land, God does not love mischief makers." Qur'an, 28:77.
"God commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion." Qur'an, 16:90.
"You who believe! Enter absolutely into peace (islam). Do not follow the footsteps of Satan. He is an outright enemy of you." Qur'an, 2:208.
"O humankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know and deal with each other in kindness (not that you may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God (is he who is) the most righteous of you, and God is Knower, Aware." Qur'an, 49:13.
[B]"And when you judge between people that you judge with justice." Qur'an 4:58.[/B]
fresco wrote:dalahow2,
Here's an idea !
If you are doing nothing on Sunday afternoons why not go and visit my 90 year old mother. She is also prone to repetition and comprehension problems but she is usually more entertaining. You two could have fun talking past each other for an hour or two !
You may have just invented the perpetual motion machine.
