Message #15077

[Heba E. Husseyn]

Yeah sis Muslima, I get your point which is true and perfectly understandable. JazekAllah khair and peace to you too.

One of the very positive things I've learned on being a Quran alone follower is that if we keep everything within the boundaries of the Quran (which is what Allah wants us to do), we simplify matters greatly.  It becomes much easier to understand every aspect under study and it eradicates contradictions.  Inconsistencies arise only when humans poke their noses and create their own stories.  Studying every Quranic verse in the light of Quranic information / principles makes it to the point and consistent.  It prevents one's imagination running wild.

A Quran alone believer will never claim to be able to answer all questions.  That's realism and it's one of the beauties of being a Quran alone follower. Following the Quran teaches humility, honesty and acknowledging human boundaries.  It's only Allah Who knows everything, not we.  Many verses in the Quran either briefly elucidate or briefly refer to some factual existence in the Heavens or the universe or to some historical event which might not be within the reach of historical data or it could be outside the bounds of science to access.  All such verses can only be interpreted within the evidences found in the Quran itself.  Stepping  beyond will get that interpretation contaminated with speculations/conjectures.   So while reflecting on a certain verse, after I've touched all Quranic points and if someone still has further questions .. I simply say   "I DON'T KNOW.  ONLY ALLAH KNOWS IT."  It's no infra dig.  In fact it boosts one's status in the field of truth and knowledge.  Unfortunately the imams think they have to show that they know the answers to all questions.  No wonder the myths that keep popping up have acquired such a variety.

   Couldn't agree more sis.


Something else I've observed and I don't know how far that's correct.  When people talk about this topic they usually make references in the present tense.  In some traditional forums I've also observed they have connected it with punishments in the grave.  What do you folks think on that?  I know it's a subjective issue and only Allah knows it best.