By AY Mol on 7-3-2010 1:59

The first commandment is the only religious creed of the list, and refers to the duty of understanding that Allah is above and beyond existence. We can philosophize and discuss this subject with other people, as many people have an irrational and childish view on God which does not confirm with the framework of the universe, and are thus stuck in unrealistic ideas, but nobody may ever be forced into accepting a view. We can only truly understand ourselves correctly, when we try to understand the universe and its Creator, as this framework will explain to us His Manifestation. Many people reject religion and faith in a God, because of the irrational ideas perpetrated by many traditional theologies, as they contradict reality (al-Haqq).

 

The second to ninth commands are all ethical values which are shared by all human beings, taking care and protection of the weaker persons among us, to not kill other people, to be honest in all dealings and moments of life, from paying for your gum to testifying in courts, to equal sharing of all resources, foods etc., to hold to our oaths and agreements. This the way we must follow, and these ethics do not contradict our natural disposition (fitrat), as this the path which keeps mankind erect (sirati mustaqim) and righteous (attaquna), and these are the most honourable with God (49:13), and certainly also with all the rest of mankind. The world would be a lot safer and more prosperous if the majority of the people were to uphold these universal ethics and the obligation (al-Din) of peacemaking (al-Islam), which unites mankind in their humanity and positive behaviour.

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By AY Mol on 17-2-2010 22:41

State of Mankind: Introduction into Qur'anic Universalism.
How God sees us, how we see ourselves
by Arnold Yasin Mol

A detailed study of the Qur'anic inclusive message which calls for a cooperation between all people on earth who want to create and maintain peace and welfare. The Qur'an induces people on two levels. Al-Islam is the universal and natural thought and behaviour system (al-Deen 30:30, 2:62, 41:33, 3:64) which represents a pluralistic ethical value system that induces cooperation between different groups among mankind. While al-Iman is the system of the people who accept the truthfull origins of all religions and the Qur'an, are responsible for maintaining peace (amina) and encourage dialogue and justice among all the groups. As expressed in this essay:

"The potential of the Qur’an as a universal guide towards peace and progress can thus manifest itself more clearly. It unites mankind in purpose and direction, while respecting their differences."

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By AY Mol on 8-2-2010 8:29

Chairman Henny Kreeft (Dutch Muslim convert & reformist thinker), you can see me sitting in the back (on the right) being filmed by the Dutch media.

  

Speech press conference NMP 5-feb2-010

Salaam Alaikum, Peace be with you,
Hello and Welcome,

I am Arnold Yasin Mol and am president of the Scientific Bureau of the Dutch Muslim Party.

Muslims are now some decades part of Dutch society, the first generations were brought here to help rebuild our country.
From dikes to buildings, in almost every province they were deployed and have contributed to what the Netherlands is now; a modern country with good infrastructure and housing.

Now we are several generations later, and the immigrant children and grandchildren are completely part of Dutch society. They grow up with the same cartoons, freedom, education and ambitions as any other Dutch person.

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By AY Mol on 8-2-2010 8:23

Moslimpartij presenteert partijprogramma ALMERE - Henny Kreeft, voorzitter van de Nederlandse Moslim Partij (NMP), heeft vrijdag in Almere het landelijke partijprogramma gepresenteerd. ''Investeren in jongeren is de rode draad die door ons hele programma loopt'', liet Kreeft weten.

Doel van de NMP is de kloof met moslims te dichten. De partij wil onder meer dat Marokkaanse jongeren worden gezien als Nederlandse jongeren.

Daarnaast moet er een einde komen aan de discriminatie bij sollicitaties. Ook zouden er begraafplaatsen en verzorgingshuizen voor moslims moeten komen.

In het landelijke partijprogramma zijn ook internationale punten opgenomen. De NMP wil dat Turkijke onmiddellijk wordt toegelaten tot de EU en dat Nederland zich direct terugtrekt uit Irak.

Almere De NMP doet in zeven plaatsen mee aan de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen. De lijsttrekkers in Alkmaar, Almere, Den Haag, Noordoostpolder, Rotterdam, Tilburg en Woerden zijn vrijdag gepresenteerd.

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By AY Mol on 29-1-2010 16:41

See for the English translation below.

 

 

 

De afgelopen 3 jaar is Geert Wilders een fenomeen geworden op de anti-Islam/Islamofobie scène. Zijn anti-islam retoriek werd harder in de afgelopen 5 jaar sinds de moord op regisseur Theo van Gogh. Theo van Gogh werd vermoord door een gek die dacht dat hij handelde in naam van Islam. De moordenaar volgde middeleeuws gedachtegoed van verscheidene ernstig dogmatische geleerden, die in een tijd van oorlog en chaos leefde. Het idee dat een persoon die Islam of de profeet Mohammed beledigd, moet worden gedood, is in tegenspraak met de Koran op vele punten.

 

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By AY Mol on 11-1-2010 13:10

The Qur'an mentions several purposes for creation. So to connect them, the main purpose must be identified. Verse 11:119 says that mankind was created for  رحم Rahma:

                                                                                  الا من رحم ربك ولذلك خلقهم

11:119 Except those upon whom your Sustainer/Developer has bestowed His grace/unselfish bestowal of potential and growth. And to this end has He created them.

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By AY Mol on 13-12-2009 15:30

  

The Qur'an is meant as a spiritual and moral guidance for mankind. The Qur'an calls itself Hudan anNass (2:185), a guide for humanity, and calls us to Dar asSalaam (10:25), a life and state of Peace. A guide which guides to peace can therefore never be used for oppression and tyranny.The Qur'an says that humanity is a connected nation (10:19) with a common origin (4:1), that each person as a human being is honoured by God (17:70), has complete freedom of thought (2:256) and that all people from all belief systems that improve mankind are honoured and respected (2:62, 5:69, 49:13). That there are differences between nations is a positive thing (49:13) and should never be a reason for exclusion or conflict. Justice is the only real criteria. Like many other belief systems, Islam strives for social justice, peace, spirituality and morality in society (16:90). Democracy belongs to the core value of Islam, in which the whole world and each society together discussess important matters (42:38). The government...

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By AY Mol on 9-12-2009 16:06

In April I was asked by Edip Yuksel, my brilliant accomplish and friend in Islamic Reform, to go to Kazachstan with him for a conference. My first reaction was ‘Kazachstan. Who wants us there?’ I told my wife, and she was reluctant about the idea, and we forgot it for a while. Edip mailed me again in late August and was thinking why not, the organizers paid everything, and even agreed for me coming only for 3 days. I work fulltime next to my studies, and it is not always easy to get days off, so my father picked me up from work to bring me to the airport.

One suitcase and one bag full with around 20 books, Qur’an tafsirs, dictionaries and a laptop, it was luck it all fell under hand luggage. The reason I agreed on going was curiosity, to spread information on rational Islam, to see Edip again, meet other scholars, and simply, because I love travelling. I love standing in the line waiting to go somewhere, love sitting cramped in a plane, because I am going somewhere. I didn’t sleep during the flight, which I had planned to do, but an idea came into my head and I started writing. The end result will be published later as an article. As I was the only passenger still awake, the stewardess came to see if I needed something. The seat next to me, and the seat plank, were stacked with books making it sag through to its maximum. She asked what I was writing and starting looking at the books and seeing the word “Qur’an” on almost every one of them. “I am a theologian” gave her reason not to freak out, and started telling about modern Islamic thought. It is weird that I always have the feeling to be careful with having the Qur’an out in the open when travelling. We still have much to do to make the Qur’an seen as valuable for mankind outside of the Muslim world.

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By AY Mol on 18-11-2009 8:31

aw/Or, zid/increase/add a little aylahi/on it. wa/And ratili/arrange/order/make distinct/convey/read in a calm fashion al-Qur'an/the Qur'an/the Recital/the Reading tarteelan/good ordering/well arranged/distinct/correct-right state of arrangement/set in order. 

 

 Or, you shall increase it . And calmy read, convey and arrange the Qur'an in a distinctive, well-arranged, good, orderly, and correct manner.

  

Tartilan/ترتيلا means here to to group together related subjects & put in a good & meaningful sequence/order.

  

The root ر ت ل Ratala is for example used for subjects as an army that groups together & starts marching. An army is grouped by rank, company & type of soldier (foot-soldiers, cavalry etc.) (Ratila Al-Jaish / رتل  الجيش ). It is also used for a set of nice teeth (Ratlun jamil /  رتلجميل), as they are ordered nicely and correct.

  

The Qur'an has all of its subjects spread out over its text as a woven carpet. To get a good vision on each subject, we are told in this verse to arrange them together so we can understand them. But you must always start with the main subject of the Qur'an, its basic teachings and its main goal. Then you can move on to other subjects without ignoring the Qur'an worldview and focus. For example, the Qur'an says that Silm, the acceptance of Peace and Non-conflict is the Din, the behaviour/obligation, is the only manner accepted by God. Thus this the main focus of the Qur'an when it comes to human laws, advice, conduct, rituals/appointed behaviours.

 

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By AY Mol on 11-10-2009 21:03

 



 

It discusses how I became a Muslim, my ideas about Islam, science and Dutch ethics, and how I am involved as a researcher for the Dutch Muslim Party (NMP). It is very exciting that the media is focussing on positive Islam. An excerpt, the whole article will be translated later: De Nederlandse Moslim Partij (NMP) werkt aan een Leidse fractie. Of die ook aan de komende gemeenteraadsverkiezingen meedoet, is nog onzeker. Een van de trekkers is Arnold Yasin Mol, opgegroeid in Oegstgeest, sinds kort Katwijker, en bezoeker van Leidse moskeeën. Ook Leiden heeft grote behoefte aan een moslimpartij, zegt Mol. ,,In Leiden komt ten slotte een van de grootste moskeeën in Nederland.'' De standpunten van de moslimpartij moeten zich nog...

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