Jed Yoong

Together Gather

Posted in events by jedyoong on March 28th, 2008

EveriBodi Lafu Rojaks and his gang are organising Together Gather 2. It’s a social event open to all bloggers. For pix on last year’s event, click here and here.

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  1. Najwa Aiman said, on March 29th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Jed, please note that I am not a scholar in Quranic interpretation (ahli tafsir). I’m a layman who understands Quran based on my basic understanding. It is true what surah 8 verse 60 says. However, there are 59 more numbers before 60. In order to understand verse 60, one must read the verses before them (this is merely logical for a common Muslim like me - to read the WHOLE context and not only part of them). It is true that Allah commands as such, but for certain specific conditions/reasons. The basic teaching of Islam is that no blood can be spilled except for reasons ordained by Allah. Surah 8 verse 60 is about preparing Muslim with the necessary strength if attacked by the enemies. You have to read from at least verse 55 of the same surah to get the correct (basic) understanding.

    For further info, I sincerely advice you to seek the opinion from scholars like Datuk Harun Din. Wallaahu a’lam.

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