Ask Questions & Answers About Islam.

[dolphinlove]

This thread is comical!
Ask a question, but dont get an answer it should be called.

 

[Sister_Amy]

This thread is comical!
Ask a question, but dont get an answer it should be called.

I am trying to answer the questions I have seen, but there are more questions than people to answer… I’m sorry but I can’t answer them all right away though I am doing my best.

 

[Sister_Amy]

just curious as to the differences between these two sects?

Here is a good video on youtube which briefly explains the answer to this question in about 7 minutes: youtube.com/watch?v=iMhgt3JRqeU The major difference was originally political–dealing with succession of Muhammad after his death. Since then doctrinal differences crept in, most particularly the belief among the Shi’a that the descendents of Muhammad through his daughter Fatima had more authority in the religion.

also, what do most muslims think about muslim mystics?

I think you might be referring to “sufism.” Tasawwuf (the Arabic term for it) is a kind of purification of the heart or soul, sometimes called spirituality. There are certain parts of the world where it is more common, and some where it is especially rare. The views among Muslims are varied, and complicated by the fact that there are different kinds of sufism. One kind, practiced in parallel with islamic jurisprudence, is generally accepted, widespread, and practiced by scholars and laypeople in a very benign fashion.

But there is also a kind of “sufism” which is not even related to Islam, in which the Islamic jurisprudence and law has been abandoned and the mysticism instead of being actual devotion to God is just chanting, dancing, etc., in ways that are not part of the Islamic tradition. This is frowned upon in general because it is outside of the tradition, it is an innovation, a style of worship not ordained by God so one risks commiting a sin while involved in it.

It’s important to point out the difference, as some Muslims are not even aware of it. Some will think that the first kind is the second and condemn Muslims who engage in it out of ignorance, in an attempt to preserve the original traditions.

 

[Sister_Amy]

Hello or Salaam as you say,

Wa alaikum as-salaam (and peace/salaam to you)

I’ve always respected Islam as a religion and thought about converting. I like your teaching on the absolute oneness of God, the strict adherence to no idolatry. To me it’s a common sense approach to actually following God’s commandments, not introducing all these grey areas like Christianity does. I.E. God is three in One yet One (I still can’t understand that one), or kneeling before graven images and lighting candles and praying is not breaking the 2nd commandment because you don’t know my heart and I am merely “venerating” the statue etc… even though the 2nd commandment is very clear. I also like the idea of the pilgrimige, the five pillars, the steadfast prayer, it seems like a religion that is masculine and works well with a mans nature, Christianity I found more feminine and difficult for a man to truly embrace in todays world, especially in a female dominated Church (at the Parish level) as a man I felt like an outsider. You know, I think this is a very interesting comment. I had read an article or maybe a book (skimmed would be better to say, rather than read) describing how for men Christianity seemed somewhat opposite to their nature and more of a feminine kind of religion. I don’t myself (I am a woman by the way) see Islam as being masculine, although I do see that it acknowledges differences in men and women and many rulings are actually different for men than for women, because each has a different nature. I think Islam takes them both into account, as I believe Islam is a revealed religion, ordained by our Creator who would know our differences and our nature.

I also feel that Islam is from God looking at how it rooted out rampant idolatry, paganism, human sacrifice etc… In basically one generation where the Jews failed to do for thousands of years. Although I don’t acknowledge the Qu’ran to be perfect.

That said the biggest issue I have with Islam is the idea that Jesus wasn’t crucified. To me there is more written testimony to this than Caesar crossing the rubicon. To me Jesus crucifixion (not necessarilyy his ressurrection, that I am unsure of) is a matter of history and without dispute. I have never been able to get my head around someone stating hundreds of years later that this did not in fact take place, when there is much evidence that it did.

Numerous theories have arisen to explain this discrepancy, and I don’t think any are worth mentioning because none can be proven. Let me just give you the aya in the Qur’an which mentions this:

4:157 That they said (in boast), “We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah”;- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed him not:-

You mentioned above that you don’t believe the Qur’an to be perfect, so I don’t mean to sound dismissive of your question. But here is a question–is God Almighty not capable of sparing his servant from something so painful as crucifixion? And why not?

I mean, I too had to think about the validity of the claims. And I notice that I was not present for it, and neither do I have the direct testimony of someone who was present, and if God Almighty says that it appeared that he was crucified while in fact he wasn’t, then I think I have a good reason to doubt any “evidence” which can be brought–evidence that really amounts to nothing more than hearsay.

 

[Sister_Amy]

I do have questions of my own, but I probably will get the same type of answers.

Have all the prophecies in the koran been fulfilled?

How many of the prophecies in the koran were fulfilled by muhammed?

How many prophecies have not yet been fulfilled?

I am sorry that I cannot adequately answer these questions. The first is a yes/no question–the Qur’an talks at length about the Day of Judgment and things that will happen in the future–a future which has not come to pass so I will say that the answer is no.

The second question requires an even greater understanding and study of the Qur’an than I have so I am afraid I cannot answer. I know of a few off-hand but I can’t give you a number or a list.

Thirdly, prophecies that haven’t been fulfilled–the ones that I know of or can think of deal more with the Last Days, the Day of Judgment, the Hereafter, however you like to call it.

I’m sorry that I cannot answer these questions better. Unfortunately I don’t even know where to go to get the answers except to study the Qur’an in even greater detail.

 

[Sister_Amy]

hi my question/comment is in regard to the dress code for women.why the strict dress code for women? can not the men guard their own thoughts?are they that weak?can not the men trust in God to help them overcome their weakness in regards to women?thanks in advance for the reply.

The reason for the dress code is for women’s protection in some ways, like modesty. The woman by covering can maintain her dignity without having to suffer the gaze of anyone–Muslim or non-Muslim. Covering also protects her from becoming proud or arrogant about her beauty by showing it off. Muslims actually don’t view covering as a “strict dress code.” They look at everything in Islam as being moderation, including this. So rather than displaying the whole body, Muslim women cover most of their body while leaving open their face and hands which for practical reasons need to be left uncovered. (There are some scholars who disagree and say that a woman’s entire body needs to be covered, but most do not take that opinion.)

About men guarding their thoughts, before women were told to cover, men were in fact told to lower their gaze. The commandment in the Qur’an which tells women to cover also tells them to lower their gaze, but only after the men have first been commanded.

Only part of covering is about men being weak. It is the nature of man to look at women. And women like being looked at. So to protect both of them, the women cover and the men aren’t supposed to look. But what about men who are weak? What about those who aren’t even Muslim or don’t care about this commandment? The woman who covers is still protected from them. And of course from herself.

I wanted to emphasize that the covering is not just for the men, but it is for the women–it’s not a punishment, but a blessing really. Many women who begin to cover as adults acknowledge how more dignified they feel–less like an object to be looked at, and treated more like a person. And I am talking about women in a non-Muslim environment. That is also the experience that I had–I feel I am given more respect from men when I cover.

 

[tomshaikh]

As-Salaam-O-Alikum!

I am from the first day on this forum impress with your answer back to Non-Muslim fellows and i have heard your response to questions some time in my life. You are doing great job in this Non-Catholic Religion forum thread. I congratulates you for that. Jazakullah Khair.

 

[tomshaikh]

Answer

1- It is the only religion that holds Allah as One, Unique, and Perfect.
2- It is the only religion that believes in the sole worship of Allah, not Jesus, not an idol, and not an angel, only Allah.
3- The Quran does not contain contradictions.
4- The Quran contains scientific facts, which are 1300 years ahead of their time. The Quran, while revealed 1400 years ago contains scientific facts, which are only now being discovered. It is not in contradiction to science.
5- Allah has challenged the world to produce the like of the Quran. And He says they won’t be able to.
6- Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the most influential man in history. In the book “The 100 most influential men in History”, written by non-Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was #1. Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was #3. It should be noted that even the Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was a prophet sent by Allah. Would Allah allow a false prophet to be so successful? No. Even the Bible refers to this in Deuteronomy 18:19. A false prophet would die!!! Yet Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not die till he completely conveyed, and taught Allah’s religion.
7- He had many prophecies, and all of his prophecies have come true, or are still coming true.

 

[tomshaikh]

Answer:

Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah.

It is mentioned in Surah Baqarah:

“We see the turning of thy face (for guidance) to the heavens: now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque: wherever ye are, turn your faces in that direction.”
[Al-Qur’an 2:144]

1. Islam believes in fostering unity

For instance, if Muslims want to offer Salaah (Prayer), it is possible that some may wish to face north, while some may wish to face south. In order to unite Muslims in their worship of the One True God, Muslims, wherever they may be, are asked to face in only one direction i.e. towards the Kaaba. If some Muslims live towards the west of the Kaaba they face the east. Similarly if they live towards the east of the Kaaba they face the west.

1. Kaaba is at the Centre of the World Map

The Muslims were the first people to draw the map of the world. They drew the map with the south facing upwards and north downwards. The Kaaba was at the centre. Later, western cartographers drew the map upside down with the north facing upwards and south downwards. Yet, Alhamdullilah the Kaaba is at the centre of the world map.

1. Tawaaf around Kaaba for indicating one God

When the Muslims go to Masjid-e-Haram in Makkah, they perform tawaaf or circumambulation round the Kaaba. This act symbolizes the belief and worship of One God, since, just as every circle has one centre, so also there is only one Allah (swt) worthy of worship.

1. Hadith of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)

Regarding the black stone, hajr-e-aswad, there is a hadith (tradition), attributed to the illustrious companion of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), Umar (may Allah be pleased with him).

According to Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, book of Hajj, chapter 56, H.No. 675. Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen the Prophet (pbuh) touching (and kissing) you, I would never have touched (and kissed) you”.

1. People stood on Kaaba and gave the adhaan
   At the time of the Prophet, people even stood on the Kaaba and gave the ‘adhaan’ or the call to prayer. One may ask those who allege that Muslims worship the Kaaba; which idol worshipper stands on the idol he worships?

 

[fbl9]

The reason for the dress code is for women’s protection in some ways, like modesty. The woman by covering can maintain her dignity without having to suffer the gaze of anyone–Muslim or non-Muslim. Covering also protects her from becoming proud or arrogant about her beauty by showing it off. Muslims actually don’t view covering as a “strict dress code.” They look at everything in Islam as being moderation, including this. So rather than displaying the whole body, Muslim women cover most of their body while leaving open their face and hands which for practical reasons need to be left uncovered. (There are some scholars who disagree and say that a woman’s entire body needs to be covered, but most do not take that opinion.)

About men guarding their thoughts, before women were told to cover, men were in fact told to lower their gaze. The commandment in the Qur’an which tells women to cover also tells them to lower their gaze, but only after the men have first been commanded.

Only part of covering is about men being weak. It is the nature of man to look at women. And women like being looked at. So to protect both of them, the women cover and the men aren’t supposed to look. But what about men who are weak? What about those who aren’t even Muslim or don’t care about this commandment? The woman who covers is still protected from them. And of course from herself.

I wanted to emphasize that the covering is not just for the men, but it is for the women–it’s not a punishment, but a blessing really. Many women who begin to cover as adults acknowledge how more dignified they feel–less like an object to be looked at, and treated more like a person. And I am talking about women in a non-Muslim environment. That is also the experience that I had–I feel I am given more respect from men when I cover.

i understand what you are saying here thanks for the informative reply

 

[ZuzuBailey]

This thread is comical!
Ask a question, but dont get an answer it should be called.

Exactly; its not worth the time if you dont get answers.

 

[The_GreyPilgrim]

I have a question:

Is it true that according to Islam that you believe that Allah is SO transcendent, that if Allah told us to be idolaters we would have to do what he said? Basically that Allah can lie to humans if he wanted to for his own good pleasure?

 

[meedo]

I have a question:

Is it true that according to Islam that you believe that Allah is SO transcendent, that if Allah told us to be idolaters we would have to do what he said? Basically that Allah can lie to humans if he wanted to for his own good pleasure?

No. Allah doesnt need to lie to us and he wouldnt ask us to worship idols. May be if you have anexample i would give you a more better answer.

Thanks

 

[Sister_Amy]

Hello,

Some questions on Islam:

Peace–I will try my best to answer In shaa Allah (God willing.) There are many questions, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to answer them all at once. Also because there are so many I will try to keep my answers as brief as possible.

Islam today is said to be a religion of peace - if this is so, why is Islam spread by the sword?

What is Islam? Cream cheese? That it was spread by the sword?

The word “Islam” comes from the same root as the word “salaam” which means peace (i.e., wholeness.) The word Islam actually means submission, obedience, and surrendering to God’s will. Islam means doing that in order to obtain peace or wholeness. If one part of the body is sick, like you have a stomach ache, then the whole body cannot be at peace. Similarly, when we submit ourselves entirely to God Almighty we obtain peace. Islam is a way of life which comes from belief–belief in Almighty God, angels, messengers, scriptures, a final day and the decree of God Almighty. Belief is in the heart, and so it cannot be forced upon anyone.

Why is their the requirement to partake in Jihad?

And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)?- Men, women, and children, whose cry is: “Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!” (4:75)

Why are Muslims so willing to kill anyone for the slightest little perceived insult?

Ignorance and a lack of understanding of the sanctity of human life in Islam. The Qur’an says that killing one innocent person is like killing all of humanity, and saving one person’s life is like saving all of humanity.

Why does Islam have such a poor view towards women?

Throughout the history of the world, women are the most oppressed people. On the planet, more than any other people, women are the most oppressed. So what should we expect in a religion from God Almighty? One that preserves the rights of women. In fact, it’s something not seen in any other religion that I know of. Islam preserves the right of a woman to choose her husband, to get a divorce, to receive inheritance, among many other rights of women in Islam. People today think it’s a poor view of women which I as a Muslim find very odd. As a religion, Islam mandates certain responsibilities on men–fathers, husbands, etc.

Why can the Quran only be in Arabic?

The word “Qur’an” means “recitation.” A recitation, like poetry or opera, exists only in the original language. It is more than meaning, but the words, the order, their meter, flow, rhythm, etc., all that is part of it. This is like the Qur’an.

But some people think that the Qur’an cannot be translated–which simply isn’t true. In fact, people are supposed to be able to understand it in their own languages. Yes, learning it in Arabic is better, and it has been preserved in Arabic, and it was revealed in Arabic which means that the Arabic is (according to Muslims) the exact word of God Almighty. So anything else than Arabic is only a translation.

How does Isalm know that the Quran has not been corrupted - as they claim has happened to the Bible?

Muslims get their beliefs from the Qur’an–which they believe was revealed by God Almighty. That said, the Qur’an says that God will preserve it.

What would happen to Islam if the Quran disappeared?

If every single “text” of the Qur’an–the pages and papers of every single written copy in the world–just disappeared… the entire thing could be reconstructed from memory. Because countless Muslims have memorized the entire Qur’an, word for word (I know several people myself who have done so!). (This is, by the way, the primary way of preservation.) The same Qur’an will be recited in Fez, Morocco, as you will find in Hyderabad, India, the same as in Singapore and Mogadishu and Kabul and London.

Is the Quran absolutely necessary to Islam?

The Qur’an is central. Muslims must believe in God, and His messenger. Believing in the messenger means believing in the message as well. The Qur’an is the guidance, revealed to Muhammad, the message for mankind. So yes.

Are Muslims required to read the Quran?

As part of the five daily prayers, a portion of the Qur’an is recited in every prayer. So I will answer yes, but understand that this is reciting, and not necessarily reading. Muslims should read the Qur’an–they should try to understand it, even if that means reading a translation only. If they can read it in Arabic that’s even better.

How many sects of Islam are there? Why?

I don’t know how many. The Prophet of Islam said that there will be sects, and that there will be divisions, and explained how to know what is the truth–it is the one which adheres to his example and to the Qur’an.

What do Muslims believe about the afterlife?

Muslims believe that when people die they can no longer repent for sins, and that they might suffer (based on their faith/deeds) a punishment in the grave. And that one day everyone will be resurrected and judged for their faith and their actions, and that some people will go to Hellfire and some will go to Paradise.

Does Allah have emotions that run away with him at times?

I do not think that this is an appropriate question to ask about the Lord of Worlds, the Creator of the Universe. Therefore I am not going to answer it.

Can Allah sin?

Glorified is Allah, God Almighty, above such things.

continued…

 

[Sister_Amy]

continued from above…

Why is Friday your weekly holy day?

Friday is not so much a “holy day” as just the day of congregational prayer. Instead of the 2nd prayer around noon (of five daily) on Fridays Muslims will gather to listen to a sermon and then pray a shorter version of the noon prayer. Friday is considered special because it is said that Adam was created on a Friday (6th day) and that the world is going to end on a Friday, and also that it comes before the Jewish day of worship which is Saturday, and the Christian day which is Sunday.

But ultimately the reason is that guidance came to the Muslims that they should worship this way on Fridays.

What is a Friday gathering at a mosque like? What happens?

You are absolutely welcome to attend one, if you can find a mosque near you, to observe first-hand. People will come early and begin praying extra optional prayers in the prayer hall. Then someone will make a call to prayer (adhaan in Arabic) signifying that the service is about to begin. Then someone will get up to give a sermon (khutbah), and will lecture to the people. Because people are lazy ( ) and for other reasons, they will continue to trickle in during the sermon, and as they come in they will make a short prayer and then sit down to listen. In most mosques people are sitting on the floor–usually the men in front and the women in the back. Once the sermon is over the speaker will make a supplication. The caller from before will now make another call to prayer (iqamah) to signify that the prayer has been established, and the people are lining up to pray. And then usually the speaker or someone else will lead the congregation in a short prayer. After that is over, some people will make more optional prayers, socialize, but pretty much then everyone just goes back to work.

I guess that is enough for now.

I hope I was able to sufficiently answer your questions.

 

[JMJ_coder]

Hello,

I do not think that this is an appropriate question to ask about the Lord of Worlds, the Creator of the Universe. Therefore I am not going to answer it.

Why not? The question (actually its two questions rolled into one) is not an assertion. It is a query. The answer is either yes or no. I see nothing inappropriate about it.

For example, if you were to ask this question to a Catholic, the answer would be:

God in His divinity does not have emotions as humans understand emotion. Jesus Christ, Who is God, Who is the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity, in His human nature does have human emotions. Those emotions do not run away with Him, for He is perfect and uses His emotions properly and without abuse.

So again I ask:

Does Allah have emotions that run away with him at times?

You original reply to the question brings me back to another of my questions not really answered:

Why are Muslims so willing to kill anyone for the slightest little perceived insult?

Now, I didn’t perceive any death threats in your reply, it did seem in the same vein as those who do. It was an “how dare you insult Islam!” type answer - though very mild in form.

When I asked this your reply was:

Ignorance and a lack of understanding of the sanctity of human life in Islam. The Qur’an says that killing one innocent person is like killing all of humanity, and saving one person’s life is like saving all of humanity.

I am not sure if you meant I was ignorant or those Muslims who do these things are ignorant.

You stated an innocent person - I ask what does an innocent person mean for a Muslim? What is the Islamic definition of “innocent person”?

a couple examples of totally out of proportion responses from the Muslim communities throughout the world:

the non-Muslim woman who allowed her Muslim students name a teddy bear Mohammad, sent to prison, was pardoned from death (why is this a capitol offense?)

the reaction to Pope Benedict’s speech in Regensburg

the cartoon of Mohammad in the Danish newspaper

all of these resulted in numerous death threats being made (I am not sure if any were carried out - I at least know the Pope is still alive)

Islam claims to be a religion of peace (I would ask for the Islamic definition of peace, too), but these and many other examples give the impression of Islam as a religion of violence and a very angry religion.

One more question:

Do Muslims watch the Ten Commandments (Charlton Heston, Yul Brenner)?

 

[MugenOne]

Yes, Allah lied to us, Christians when he replaced Jesus on the cross with a hologram. We’ve been fooled ever since.

I have a question:

Is it true that according to Islam that you believe that Allah is SO transcendent, that if Allah told us to be idolaters we would have to do what he said? Basically that Allah can lie to humans if he wanted to for his own good pleasure?

 

[Sister_Amy]

Hello,

Because I replied to your post so recently I would like to follow-up now because my post is still fresh in my mind.

Why not? The question (actually its two questions rolled into one) is not an assertion. It is a query. The answer is either yes or no. I see nothing inappropriate about it.

The answer cannot be either “yes” or “no,” because there is an assumption built in to it. I myself am not going to answer the question, because I am afraid that my answer will be wrong. And not afraid of you, but afraid before God. I don’t feel qualified to answer any question about God Almighty having “emotions.” The question doesn’t even make sense to me, because God Almighty, the Creator, is above the creation, not a part of it, so the question is set up in such a way that it cannot be answered.

For example, if you were to ask this question to a Catholic, the answer would be:

God in His divinity does not have emotions as humans understand emotion.

Then apply this answer to Islam if you want. The Islamic understanding of God and monotheism (tawheed) is in three ways–God is ONE in His Lordship, ONE is His Godhood, and ONE in His Names and Attributes. Names–like the Creator, Sustainer, the Loving One, Provider, etc. Attributes–like sitting above the throne, forgiving, etc. This is not emotions at all in the human sense. Anything beyond that I don’t know, and so I simply cannot answer.

Now, I didn’t perceive any death threats in your reply, it did seem in the same vein as those who do. It was an “how dare you insult Islam!” type answer - though very mild in form.

Eh? Because I didn’t want to answer one of your questions? What would you do if I were to insult your beliefs? I’m just curious. I think if anyone here gets a little bit too pushy with Catholicism they will get the boot.

When I asked this your reply was:

Ignorance and a lack of understanding of the sanctity of human life in Islam. The Qur’an says that killing one innocent person is like killing all of humanity, and saving one person’s life is like saving all of humanity.

I am not sure if you meant I was ignorant or those Muslims who do these things are ignorant.

Obviously, I meant those Muslims who do these things are ignorant.

You stated an innocent person - I ask what does an innocent person mean for a Muslim? What is the Islamic definition of “innocent person”?

The same as the definition of an “innocent person” as you will find in the dictionary.

a couple examples of totally out of proportion responses from the Muslim communities throughout the world:

the non-Muslim woman who allowed her Muslim students name a teddy bear Mohammad, sent to prison, was pardoned from death (why is this a capitol offense?)

the reaction to Pope Benedict’s speech in Regensburg

the cartoon of Mohammad in the Danish newspaper

all of these resulted in numerous death threats being made (I am not sure if any were carried out - I at least know the Pope is still alive)

And my answer is the same–the reason is ignorance on the part of the Muslims. The people who do this, are often not educated in the first place (in the Third World) and in all cases are not educated about Islam. I’m not going to defend stupidity–the problem is ignorance on the part of the Muslims. a teddy bear named Muhammad is not a capital offense–what you see is IGNORANCE ON THE PART OF THE MUSLIMS.

I want to point out something interesting about the Pope’s speech though. You act as though the only reaction was an uproar in the mountains and deserts with names you can’t even pronounce. In fact, the Muslim scholars of the world got together and wrote a letter to the Pope and other Christian leaders called “A Common Word Between Us and You” in an effort to promote peaceful dialogue between Muslims and Christians. Look it up!

Islam claims to be a religion of peace (I would ask for the Islamic definition of peace, too), but these and many other examples give the impression of Islam as a religion of violence and a very angry religion.

I already gave you the “Islamic definition of peace.”

One more question:

Do Muslims watch the Ten Commandments (Charlton Heston, Yul Brenner)?

I don’t know.

 

[AgnosTheist]

I don’t feel qualified to answer any question about God Almighty having “emotions.”

FYI:

**Koran 002.190 **

• And fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you, and do not exceed the limits, surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits. *

Is that proof of an emotion or what?

 

[Sister_Amy]

FYI:

**Koran 002.190 **

• And fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you, and do not exceed the limits, surely Allah does not love* those who exceed the limits.

Is that proof of an emotion or what?

I don’t know. Like JMJ_coder said himself, God does not have emotions the way we humans understand them. The Qur’an says Allah “loves” this group, “does not love” that group–it happens a number of times in the Qur’an. But I know that does not mean “love” in the way that we humans understand it.

Just like when God Almighty talks about seeing–we know it isn’t the way we see. Our sight is limited by walls, distance, light, for example. Same with hearing–we can’t hear things going on in another room or out of distance, things below a certain volume. But we don’t say that God’s seeing or hearing is like our sight or hearing. In the same way, I don’t think we can compare God’s love to a human’s love.

The Qur’an also says: Say: the things that my Lord hath indeed forbidden are: shameful deeds, whether open or secret; sins and trespasses against truth or reason; assigning of partners to Allah, for which He hath given no authority;** and saying things about Allah of which ye have no knowledge**. 7:33

Or 10:68, do you say about Allah that which you do not know?