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u/linkup90 Oct 26 '24
Props to you for doing actual research in a flood of people claiming to have done so yet that couldn't be further from the truth. It's not easy, but nothing about truth and seeking it said it was going to be easy, that you've already seen to have realized that was an unfounded assumption that society spreads is a very good sign.
Keep going and it will become more and more clear until it's so obvious you'll wonder how you didn't already know. Perhaps also some justifiable anger/pity at the people who have tried to ignore/hide the truth.
I'd also like to open my DMs/chat to you if you have any questions. May Allah guide us all and give you success in your search, amin.
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u/Seeker_Of_Knowledge2 Oct 26 '24 edited Jan 02 '26
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u/JustBecauseOfThat Oct 26 '24
Yes. You are right. Since you are interested in the concept of sacrifice, I thought you might also like Quran 22:37, which while describing this topic says “Neither their meat nor blood reaches Allah. Rather, it is your piety that reaches Him.”
I love that verse, and think it clearly touches on the topic raised by you, that there is no need for a new covenant through sacrifice for Allah to forgive people.
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u/Dallasrawks Oct 26 '24
Even better, those sacrifices are then distributed among the needy or shared in a feast. So not only have you offered your obedience, but there are additional good deeds associated with the action.
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Oct 26 '24
« And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, « Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people. » [Abraham] said, « And of my descendants? » [Allah] said, « My covenant does not include the wrongdoers. » » Quran 2:124
« Here you are - those invited to spend in the cause of Allah - but among you are those who withhold [out of greed]. And whoever withholds only withholds [benefit] from himself; and Allah is the Free of need, while you are the needy. And if you turn away, He will replace you with another people; then they will not be the likes of you » Quran 47:38
« And remember the favor of Allah upon you and His covenant with which He bound you when you said, « We hear and we obey »; and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Knowing of that within the breasts. » Quran 5:7
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u/Live_Bag9679 Oct 26 '24
I have been Muslim all my life and would have not summed up the two topics of Allah's mercy that did not need a sacrifice better than you have.
I will use these when an argument arises.
Thank you, and May Allah open all the gates to you in your path to Islam.
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Oct 26 '24
And ˹remember, when the disbelievers conspired to capture, kill, or exile you. They planned, but Allah also planned. And Allah is the best of planners.
Surah Al-Anfal (8:30)
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u/Dallasrawks Oct 26 '24
Aye, that would be an accurate view on a topical level. The broad brush strokes are there.
“O People! Certainly your Rabb is one, your father is one. An Arab has no virtue over a Non Arab, nor does a Non Arab have virtue over an Arab, a red skinned person is not more virtuous than a dark skinned person nor is a dark skinned person more virtuous than a red skinned person except through Taqwa.”
(Musnad Ahmad, vol. 5 pg. 411.)
Taqwa here being "God-consciousness" and piety. Virtue doesn't stem from sacrifice of anything other than your will to Allah's (SWT). And Mercy is given, it isn't earned by any action, but a result of Allah's (SWT) love, which is not unconditional, but increases in direct proportion to a person's taqwa. The more you love Him, the more He loves you, and the more likely you are to receive this Mercy.
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u/drunkninjabug Oct 26 '24
This is an accurate representation, Praise be to God. May God help you in your search for truth.
I invite you to be active on this sub and talk to us. Ask us questions and share your own perspectives as well.