Yes, upon further research after my post, I realized that I had made an error about native beliefs. I understand that it was a gross generalization and I deeply regret the error. Unfortunately, this forum has a time limit when it comes to editing one’s post (I didn’t know this at the time). I can’t edit posts that are over 20 minutes old. I’m deeply sorry, to you and to everyone else, for generalizing that all native tribes were full of Shamanism/Idolatry. That’s simply unaccaptable behaviour on my part and I humbly ask you to please forgive me.
I know you don’t think you associate partners with Allah, but I believe that you do (for the record, I believe that christians do as well). It’s not that I want to insult anyone-- I’m just staying true to the Islamic concept of Tawheed. Anyone who doesn’t believe in Tawheed is, as far as I’m concerned, wrong.
drac,
. We all make errors on occasion, speaking to relieve some inner prompting quickly to get something off our chest. No big deal, buddy, and the rapidity with which you offered an obviously sincere apology resonates well with the heart…
. As to “associating partners with Allah”, when I affirm that “there is no God but God”, this should suffice for you in Light of the Words of the Prophet: "Say not to every one who meeteth you with a greeting, “Thou art not a believer”
. As to Tawheed, I agree that the Trinitarian doctrine has created three Gods, however much they dance around it, rationalize it, or play shell games. No, Allah is above all created things, above all egress and regress, has no peer or partner.
. If I may be permitted to address this important subject with words far more eloquently stated than my own:
. "And since there can be no tie of direct intercourse to bind the one true God with His creation, and no resemblance whatever can exist between the transient and the Eternal, the contingent and the Absolute, He hath ordained that in every age and dispensation a pure and stainless Soul be made manifest in the kingdoms of earth and heaven.
. Unto this subtle, this mysterious and ethereal Being He hath assigned a twofold nature; the physical, pertaining to the world of matter, and the spiritual, which is born of the substance of God Himself. He hath, moreover, conferred upon Him a double station. The first station, which is related to His innermost reality, representeth Him as One Whose voice is the voice of God Himself. To this testifieth the tradition: “Manifold and mysterious is My relationship with God. I am He, Himself, and He is I, Myself, except that I am that I am, and He is that He is.” And in like manner, the words: “Arise, O Muhammad, for lo, the Lover and the Beloved are joined together and made one in Thee.” He similarly saith: “There is no distinction whatsoever between Thee and Them, except that They are Thy Servants.”
. The second station is the human station, exemplified by the following verses: “I am but a man like you.” “Say, praise be to my Lord! Am I more than a man, an apostle?” These Essences of Detachment, these resplendent Realities are the channels of God’s all-pervasive grace. Led by the light of unfailing guidance, and invested with supreme sovereignty, They are commissioned to use the inspiration of Their words, the effusions of Their infallible grace and the sanctifying breeze of Their Revelation for the cleansing of every longing heart and receptive spirit from the dross and dust of earthly cares and limitations. Then, and only then, will the Trust of God, latent in the reality of man, emerge, as resplendent as the rising Orb of Divine Revelation, from behind the veil of concealment, and implant the ensign of its revealed glory upon the summits of men’s hearts."
from the link:
bahaullah.com/bahaullah-writings-god-part1.html
. Looking forward to your comment.
. Salaam
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