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Reviewed by Robert Williams	12/21/2008
Greetings in Peace, The Recitation (Al-Qur'aan in Arabic) would no doubt be considered by many Muslims to be the Last Testament, were it not for the hatchet job that the Romans did on the Old and New Testaments to the extent that today they are no more than sayings ("hadith" in Arabic) of the prophets. The Law given to Moses is not in the Old Testament - it is just "hadith" or second-hand accounts of what Moses had said. Likewise the Gospel of Jesus according to Jesus is not in the New Testament - instead there are just 4 "hadith" or second-hand accounts of what Jesus reportedly said, followed mostly by writings from Paul, who was never a companion like Barnabus. Further, the Romans took out other hadith, such as the Gospel of Jesus according to Barnabus or the Gospel of Thomas. So, to call the Recitation the "last testament" would knock it down from its pristine level of pure revelation and put it on par with "hadith" or second-hand accounts commonly referred to by most Christians as the Old and New Testaments. So it makes sense that the Recitation is not referred to as the Last Testament, but it indeed was the last revelation from God to mankind. The New Testament suffered so much damage by Constantine and his minions that it does not surprise me that God Almighty saw it proper to bring along another testament - the last testament - the Recitation. He would not leave us in darkness, though we do little to help ourselves. And yet, there is enough in those "hadith" of the Old and New Testaments that God Almighty has said of those who guide their lives accordingly - "All who believe in me, and the Judgement Day, and pratice righteousness, unto them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve - the Jews, the Christians and Sabeans." Peace
Reviewed by Faiz Faiz (Reader)	5/6/2007
Even at this age, these principles seem to be golden and if practised could prove successful for this life and hereafter.
Reviewed by Mukhtar Ibrahim	10/16/2006
Masha Allah. That is a great collection of info. Thanks for the hardwork you are doing. May Allah reward you. Happy Ramadan and also Eid Mubarak. KULLU CAAM WA ANTUM BIKHEYR
Reviewed by Umm Musaa	7/14/2006
Surah Muzammil is primary text from the Holy Quran (Kroan). It is Chapter 73 (out of a total 114). To read it, go to http://www.al-islam.org/quran/ and select Chap 73 from the left middle. The translations (top left)are done by 4 men from the Arabic language to English. A. Yusuf Ali is a more accepted translater, or Marmaduke Pickthal (from England)> Pick! Here's a link to it in audio narration: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/9263/acmk1.htm Salaam All.
Reviewed by Paul Grimen (Reader)	6/24/2006
Great wisdom in this.
Reviewed by Sharmarke Guleed (Reader)	2/7/2006
Safi, MashaAllah, may Allah reward you for your efforts sister, I am keeping you in my prayers. Sharmarkee
Reviewed by Sandra Mushi	6/29/2005
Its interesting how at the end of the day the message is all the same - whether Buddhist, Islam, Catholic, Hindu or whatever - love you neighbour, do not do onto others what you wouldn't like to be done to you and love and honour your God. Beautiful and enriching information! God bless, Safi. Sandie.
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks	5/25/2005
I think people fear what they do not know, and you are bringing enlightenment to so many by these postings, Safi. I think your Hadith is similar to our Catholic "My Key to Heaven". The more we learn of one another, the more the 'distance' is made so much shorter, and love, tolerance, understanding will surely prevail. Thanks for this beautiful writing... Micke
Reviewed by Li Smith	4/4/2005
Thank you for a most enlightening read, Sufi! Li
Reviewed by Safi Abdi	12/30/2003
Patricia, What's written above is not from the Qur'an: This is taken from the Hadith: Hadith is a collection of the life transactions of the Prophet of Islam. Hadith (meaning sayings, actions, etc) is the second source of Islam. Qur'an is the first Source of Islam. Qur'an is the Word of Allah conveyed to Muhammad via the Angel Gabriel. Quran contains 114 Suras (Chapters). Surah Al Muzammil is Chapter 73 of the Quran. For your info. Muhammad, peace be upon him, did not come with a new religion. The Qur'an confirms and is a culmination of all previous revelations to humanity. And Muhammad, peace be upon hin, was simply the last of a long line of prophets and messengers. But while the Qur'an is in it's original untainted form, the earlier revelations are not. Hence the need for the Qur'an and the Last Messenger to guide humanity back to the correct path of Allah. For more info. please check out this site:http://www.islamworld.net/ I like this site because it is comprehensive and has plenty of information for the non-Muslims as well. Safi
Reviewed by Patricia Eichler	12/30/2003
Thank you for sharing this, Safi. The Quran (Koran)does sound a lot like our Bible. What is the Surah Muzammil and who wrote it? Is it true that the angel Gabriel dictated to Muhammad the Quran?
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	12/23/2003
excellent article, safi; thanks for answering questions we non-muslims may have had about your faith! now i understand it a BIT better, thanks to you! thank you, sweetie! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in america, karen lynn. :D love you, safi!
Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry, R.C.	12/22/2003
Hmmm, sounds much like the Bible, Safi. Good advice on all points. ~~Bonnie Q