04-09-2006, 01:53 AM
Quote:Are there any other translations of this verse? The meaning would seem obvious, but surely it isn't. Is it the Islamic belief that essentially those born, for whatever reason, without the ability to practice Islam - for while this verse seems to mention the deaf and the dumb, it seems that the message is geared towards indicating all those who for any reason are physically, perhaps mentally, disabled in a way that prevents them from grasping and practicing the wisdom of Islam - that these people are fated to hell because of this physical flaw alone?
The implication seems to be then that we are all decided, either heaven or hell, when we are born. That no act of free will can change this. Or at least it implies that some are created and live a life for no other purpose than to feed the fire. Surely this cannot be the will of a loving God.
I harbor no assumptions. Is there another understanding of this verse?
If this life is a test, how can one pass who has been designed to fail? If we are to be unattached from others, if only Allah shall matter to one in life, then how can one person pay for the sins or perhaps simply the genetic flaws, of another?
I do not believe in contradictions.
Namaste,
Mahasvapna
:scratch: Say what?
Here is...the most in depth translation around;
<b>20. O you who believe! Obey Allâh and His Messenger, and turn not away from him (i.e. Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) while you are hearing.</b>
21. And be not like those who say: "We have heard," but they hear not.
22. Verily! The worst of (moving) living creatures with Allâh are the deaf and the dumb, who understand not (i.e. the disbelievers).
23. Had Allâh known of any good in them, He would indeed have made them listen; and even if He had made them listen, they would but have turned away with aversion (to the truth).
I think you haven't considered the verses enough. That's all. Especially #21.
More later.
