12-02-2004, 07:34 AM
Bismillah
as salam alykom Laian
I just would like to add on two points to make them clear here. Muslims dont prefer to use the Name Allah because it is the Arabic meaning of God. Matter of fact the arabic word for God would be Ilah إله
However we use the Name Allah as in some cases we use ARRahman Arraheem, AlMalek .. Dhulla`rash, Rafe`eudarajat... and many other Names and Attributes of which we only know few which are contained in Quran or taught to us by Allah.
But what is so special about the Name Allah is that no one ever dared to take it as his name. No one. It is a unique Name of Allah. At some times, those who presented themselves as Gods took some of Allah's Names for themselves but never Allah. Like in Quran Pharon of Mussa said "ana rabukum Al`la" in this he used Rub which is Lord and Al`ala which is the Most hight. I am just giving u one example.
As for the other point. Again I just would like to mention, yes we dont mind child using the term father. But being on an Islamic forum, we must fulfill our responsibility and explain when it comes to a fundamental issue, just as I said in my post and u evern confirmed it for better understanding. Matter of fact that is a main and major difference between Muslim and Christian belief. We are warned not to think of Allah, the Creator, The Protector, The King, The All Capable, The All Knowledgable as a father no matter what we mean. It is our duty to correct such concepts. Of course we do understand his position fully. It is his religion and belief.
While I am not sure if u agree with me, in such case we will not be talking about the same God. Just review his definition of the Trinity. Does this make it we are talking about the same God. No. Allah Is One Who Does not consist of many that is what the Name Al Ahad means. Exactly the One Who Is not consisted of many.
Just thought to explain some Arabic language.
As he stated, unfortunately:
"<b>I shall say, simply, that I reviewed its teachings, its dogma, and its believers and I found it lacking. And if God would condemn me to hell for seeking the truth, so be it."
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I m so sorry for him, he does not know what does that mean, he made his decision and this will not harm anyone but him. He thinks that he is challenging, debating or whatever for the Most important issue in mankinds life. He made this decision of which he is not aware of the consequences.