[Ahl al-Dhikr]

Hi! I found this message board via Google, and hopefully I'll be able to learn a lot from you all.

I'm an American Jew who practices according to the "Maimonidean" traditions (most American and European Jews do not practice this way). I am aware of the vast and far-reaching impact Islam and Judaism have had on each other culturally and religiously; and as part of my own religious studies I regularly study the Qur'an (Bakhtiar translation) and the writings of Indries Shah, as well as the works of Arab-Jewish spiritualists.

I am conversant in Hebrew (which, btw, when pronounced correctly sounds very close to Arabic) and am trying to learn Arabic. I spoke with an individual at a local mosque who said that he may be able to put together a program for my girlfriend and me, but we'll see if that pans out.

As far as the whole situation in Israel is concerned, let me put my perspective simply: The land is God's. If Muslims wish to live on the land, then they must do so in accordance with the laws God has given them. If Jews wish to live on the land, then they must do so in accordance with the laws God has given them. A secular state that does not cherish or even respect the rights of its citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike, has no real legitimacy - it is only the threat of force and might that is behind its laws. This, from what I understand of Judaism, is anathema to the society envisioned and prescribed in the Tora.

If you have any questions about Judaism, please feel free to ask - I'm not easily offended at all, and I've been blessed with much time to pursue my rabbinic studies.

With much love,

- Ahl al-Dhikr

 

[Nájlá]

hi
welcome Ahl al-Dhikr

inshallah u will learn alot about islam.

i hope u enjoy urself here.


peace

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

Thank you!

 

[Pk_#2]

Hello,

I don't think we have any Jewish members, lots of Christian and Atheist members,

Welcome,

Are you on J forum? Or any Jewish forums?

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

Hello,
I don't think we have any Jewish members, lots of Christian and Atheist members,
Welcome,
Are you on J forum? Or any Jewish forums?

Thanks! I'm not currently on any Jewish forums, but maybe I'll look for some.

May I ask what Da'watul-Allaah means?

 

[Ali.]

:welcome: to the forum!

I wish you an enjoyable and beneficial stay, and may I also add that if you have any questions at all regarding Islam, please don't hesitate to ask!

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

:welcome: to the forum!

I wish you an enjoyable and beneficial stay, and may I also add that if you have any questions at all regarding Islam, please don't hesitate to ask!

Thank you! Should I post my questions here, or in another forum?

 

[Re.TiReD]

Thank you! Should I post my questions here, or in another forum?

In general if its a general question, in advice and support if you need advice, in comparative religion if u wanna talk about Judaism and Islam...And so on and so forth

 

[Güven]

Welcome Ahl al-Dhikr
I hope you have an Awesome and a beneficial Time in here
Dont Hesitate if you have any questions

 

[Güven]

Comparative Religion is Temporarily Closed Because of Ramadan
Just In case if you have questions there

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

Thank you all very much. I posted my first question (!) in the Qur'an forum...as I formulate more, I'll be sure to post 'em!



...actually, I do have another question: What do these two phrases mean?



and

 

[Güven]

The first One means Wa Aleykum Salam ( Peace be upon you too)

The second one means Assalamu Aleykum ( Peace be upon you )

Someone Please correct me if its wrong

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

The first One means Wa Aleykum Salam ( Peace be upon you too)

The second one means Assalamu Aleykum ( Peace be upon you )

Someone Please correct me if its wrong

Thank you! "Assalamu aleykum" - is this phrased in the plural?

 

['Abd al-Baari]

Hey,

Welcome to the forums!
Hope you enjoy your stay here, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

eace:

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

Hey,

Welcome to the forums!
Hope you enjoy your stay here, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

eace:

Thanks! And thanks for moving my other thread to the right forum - my apologies!

 

[Güven]

Thank you! "Assalamu aleykum" - is this phrased in the plural?

edit

 

[Güven]

The Full Form is like : As Salamu Aleikum Wa Rahmatul lahi Wa Barakatuh means peace, mercy and blessings from Allah be upon you

 

[Ahl al-Dhikr]

The Full Form is like : As Salamu Aleikum Wa Rahmatul lahi Wa Barakatuh means peace, mercy and blessings from Allah be upon you

Ahhh very interesting. In Hebrew, we have the phrase:
"Shalom wu-berakhoth 'aleikhem," which means "peace and blessings [be] upon you." I wonder if it was shortened from a similar phrase?

 

[Ali.]

Thank you all very much. I posted my first question (!) in the Qur'an forum...as I formulate more, I'll be sure to post 'em!



...actually, I do have another question: What do these two phrases mean?



and

: And may peace be upon you (used usually to say bye).

: May peace be upon you - usually used to greet someone.

Thank you! "Assalamu aleykum" - is this phrased in the plural?

No, it originated for old Arabic and this would be used to greet somebody important, or to show high respect (would be used with everyone, not just Kings etc.). Modern Arabic it would be seen as plural, but dating back to old Arabic it's singular, so we use it as singular.

Also, Guven, this is used to say and may peace be upon you too (used to greet someone back if they say ):

و عليكم السلام

Ahhh very interesting. In Hebrew, we have the phrase:
"Shalom wu-berakhoth 'aleikhem," which means "peace and blessings [be] upon you." I wonder if it was shortened from a similar phrase?

I don't think so, Arabic and Hebrew are I'm sure two very different languages. Maybe someone who knows for sure can answer you on that one .

 

[Ali.]

Double post - could mod's please delete .