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The Satanic Verses in the Qur’an: Incident Of Gharaniq

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The Quran in Sura an-Najm 53:19-22 mentions the goddesses Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, and Manat, criticizing the unfairness of considering them females while considering the supreme being as male. In Sura Hajj 22:52-54, it acknowledges that Satan can influence prophets, such as throwing in misunderstandings, but God abolishes it and establishes the truth. This includes a reference to Satan's influence on the revelation to Muhammad, particularly concerning the idols. Later, Muhammad retracted the verses praising the idols.

Sura an-Najm 53:19-22 and Sura Hajj 22:52-54: Insights on MuhammadMuhammad A Quraishi-Banu Hashim of Makka (571-632 CE) Constantinople was the capital of the Roman Empire. Abu Bakar (father of Ayesha), Umor, Ali, Ibn Abbas, Uthman, Talha, Zubair, Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas, Salman al- Farsi, Abu Dharr, Ammar Ibn Yasir, Miqdad, Abdurrahman Ibn Owf, Moazzin Bilal, were his companions. (Quran and Ahlul-Bayt 33.33). He migrated to Medina on 26th July 623 AD and established his deen,  Islam (5:3) Last wish of the Prophet: "Bring me pen and paper so that I may write something which shall always guide you and shall keep you on the Right Path and shall save you from being astray" (Saheeh Bukhari and Muslimin) Ahlul-Bayt of the Prophet:Fatimah al-Zahra (daughter from mother Khadija, died after 90 days of her holy Father) • Imam ‘Ali, (cousin of Prophet, husband of Fatima, son of  Abu Talib and Fatima Bine Asad) • Imam al-Hasan-iban Ali, • Imam al-Husayn-Iban Ali, • Wives of the Prophet’s Confession and SatanSatan He is not a Person like Jesus or an Angel like Jibreel, even he is not a person like a holy Ghost. He is not male or female, he doesn't have a body, and he takes no interest in human beings for any purpose. He is not a created being, Father God cannot touch him. He is Power and Energy ..unfathomable..unimaginable....... He can create the illusion of the Trinity. Nobody knows his actual Name.’s Influence

This incident Gharaniq is a significant event that was narrated regarding the recitation of Sura an-Najm (53:19-22) by ProphetProphet Προφητεύω (Prophesy) - He who tells in advance. A prophet may not be a Messenger of God. He may simply predict something may happen in the future. Hebrew prophets claimed to be able to see the future or interpret the present situation for future circumstances. Narada in Indian Puranas was the Messenger from Devatas. Whether the 'future' exists or not is the investigative subject of Physics. Elohim never created any future for Adam in Genesis (1.1). Islam claims Muhammad as the last Abrahamic prophet. Muhammad before the polytheists. The reaction of the polytheists, expressing their delight upon hearing the Prophet speak favorably about their gods, showcases the impact of his recitation on them. The subsequent revelation to the Prophet, informing him that these particular sentences were not part of the divine inspirationInspiration Inspiratio (L) > έμπνευση > (ilham إلهام). Verily, We have inspired you (Muhammad) as We inspired Nûh (Noah) and the Prophets after him; We (also) inspired Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ismâ'il (Ishmael), Ishâque (Isaac), Ya'qûb (Jacob), and Al­Asbât [twelve sons of Ya'qûb ], 'Iesa (Jesus), Ayub (Job), Yûnus (Jonah), Hârûn (Aaron), and Sulaimân (Solomon), and to Dawûd (David) We gave him the Zabûr (Psalms). And Messengers We have not mentioned to you, - and to Mûsa (Moses) Allâh spoke directly (Quran 4.163- 164). The concept is not accepted in Sanatan Dharma. Vedas are not inspired nor revealed. They are the breathing of Brahman and were sensed/visualised by Rishis. but were, in factFact Something तथ्य (In-formation) that truly exists or happens or some-thing that has actual existence. Circumstances: a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is. Indian Evidence Act: It means and includes— (i) anything, state of things, or relation of things, capable of being perceived by the senses; (ii) any mental condition of which any person is conscious. “facts in issue” means and includes any fact from which, either by itself or in connection with other facts, the existence, non-existence, nature or extent of any right, liability or disability, asserted or denied in any suit or proceeding, necessarily follows., inspired by Satan, highlights the critical nature of discerning true divine revelation from other influences. This account underscores the challenges faced by prophets in delivering authentic messages amidst external influences and serves as a testament to the guidance provided by Angel Jibra’il to rectify the situation.

Sura an-Najm (Star) 53:19-22

Now tell me about Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, and Manat,
The third one, another goddess.
What! For you the males and for him the females!
That indeed is an unfair division.

أَفَرَأَيْتُمُ اللَّاتَ وَالْعُزَّى
وَمَنَاةَ الثَّالِثَةَ الْأُخْرَى
أَلَكُمُ الذَّكَرُ وَلَهُ الْأُنثَى
تِلْكَ إِذًا قِسْمَةٌ ضِيزَى. سورة النجم – سورة ‏٥٣: ١٩-٢٢‏

In Sura Hajj (Pilgrimage) 22:52-53, Muhammad confessed his mistake, alleging that all prophets were tempted by Satan who inspire them with demonic verses, as if they were actually revealed by GodGod People in most cultures believe in the existence of supernatural beings and other supernatural concepts. God is attributed to both anthropomorphic properties (“listens to prayers”) and non-anthropomorphic properties (“knows everything”). Conceptualizing God is associated with willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine or Vaccine hesitancy. Pope requested people not to practice “Jesus is my vaccine”. For the Jewish, family (Avestan universal) god became national God:  I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,”(ex 3:15).  See Ishwar. .

(22:49) Say (O Muhammad): “O peopleMen Ανθρωποι (People), a woman (γυναίκα), Man (Ανδρας) > Adama, Manu > No proof to establish that due to mutation a monkey turned into a human being.! I have been sent to you only as a plain warner (before the Doom strikes you).” (22:50) So those who believe and act righteously shall be granted forgiveness and an honourable sustenance,(22:51) whereas those who strive against Our Signs, seeking to profane them, they are the friends of the FireFire It was created from stones approximately 400,000 years ago, or possibly much earlier. Researchers have discovered the earliest known instance of human-created fire, which took place in the east of England 400,000 years ago (in the village of Barnham). The Rigveda mentions the use of Agni for Yagna much earlier than 10,000 years ago.!

(22:52) And We did not send before you any messenger or prophet except that when he spoke [or recited], Satan threw into it [some misunderstanding]. But AllahAllah The Holy god of Muhammad revealed the Quran to him. In pre-Islamic Arabian culture, he had two daughters. He is al-ilāh. Il, el, or Eloah (Elohim= King in Torah) are the Semitic names of Allah. Allah's tawḥīd, wāḥid and aḥad were revealed to his Rusul. Attributes: Oneness: Allah is unique and incomparable, and no deity is worthy of worship except Him. Creator and Sustainer: Allah is the creator of all things and has the power to sustain and nourish His creation. Compassionate and Merciful: Allah's mercy and compassion are boundless, as He forgives sins and gives without measure. All-Knowing: Allah has complete knowledge of the heavens and the earth and the secrets of hearts. Just and Wise: Allah is just and does not wrong anyone. His wisdom is evident in His creation and His divine plans. Listener and Answerer of Prayers: Allah listens to the distress of His servants and responds to their prayers. Final Judge and Ultimate Destination: All affairs ultimately return to Allah, and the outcome of all matters is with Him. abolishes that which Satan throws in; then Allah makes precise His verses. And Allah is KnowingKnowledge Knowledge is derived from the process of an informed person integrating data from sense organs or intuition into their psyche. This concept is explored in the Vedic Nasadiya Sukta, which questions the possibility of ultimate truth or knowledge. In different languages, such as Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Chinese, knowledge is expressed as "η γνώση," "Scientia," "ज्ञानम्‌ ," and "知识 Zhīshì," respectively. and Wise. وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن قَبْلِكَ مِن رَّسُولٍ وَلَا نَبِىٍّ إِلَّآ إِذَا تَمَنَّىٰٓ أَلْقَى ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ فِىٓ أُمْنِيَّتِهِۦ فَيَنسَخُ ٱللَّهُ مَا يُلْقِى ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ ثُمَّ يُحْكِمُ ٱللَّهُ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ 

(22:53) (He does this) in order that He may make the evil caused by Satan a trial for those in whose hearts there is sickness (of hypocrisy), whose hearts are hard (and vitiated). Surely these wrong-doers have gone too far in their dissension. لِّيَجْعَلَ مَا يُلْقِى ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ فِتْنَةً لِّلَّذِينَ فِى قُلُوبِهِم مَّرَضٌ وَٱلْقَاسِيَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ ۗ وَإِنَّ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ لَفِى شِقَاقٍۭ بَعِيدٍ 

(22:54) (He also does this) in order that those endowed with knowledgeKnowledge Knowledge is derived from the process of an informed person integrating data from sense organs or intuition into their psyche. This concept is explored in the Vedic Nasadiya Sukta, which questions the possibility of ultimate truth or knowledge. In different languages, such as Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Chinese, knowledge is expressed as "η γνώση," "Scientia," "ज्ञानम्‌ ," and "知识 Zhīshì," respectively. may knowKnowledge Knowledge is derived from the process of an informed person integrating data from sense organs or intuition into their psyche. This concept is explored in the Vedic Nasadiya Sukta, which questions the possibility of ultimate truth or knowledge. In different languages, such as Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Chinese, knowledge is expressed as "η γνώση," "Scientia," "ज्ञानम्‌ ," and "知识 Zhīshì," respectively. that it is the TruthTruth Mathematical 'truth' may not be agreeable with the philosophical 'truth.' A question may be asked on propositional 'truth' on the grounds of physics, that space and time actually don't exist. Vedic injunction Satyam Param Dhimahi, technically Satya is none other than Brahman. For Madhymic Buddhists there is nothing as such to be called 'truth', as all the corresponding facts are only mental projections. Apart from Bio-neuroelectricity nothing exists for Biological Cognition. So-called religious truths are nothing more than a marketing strategy. from your LordLord Adoni in Hebrew (אָדוֹן) and dominions in Larin. άρχοντας / κύριος in NT and that they may have faithFaith  πίστει. in it and their hearts may humble themselves before Him. Verily Allah always directs those who believe to the Right Way

 Satan was capable of misleading Muhammad’s revelation and creating some verses in praise of the idols al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat, [see Sura 53:19-20], calling them “al-Gharaniq al-ula”, “the high birds”. He later abolished this.

Muhammad’s Confession and the Satanic Verses: A HistoricalHistorical Old or ancient facts, which could be verified, are recorded after following a system. 'In the beginning was God' is a faith statement, not a historical Fact. Itihas (iti-ha-asa) in Sanskrit means it was there or as it existed, which is part of Smriti Parampara, verified facts, and Puranas are a collection of old stories of the vedic nation, which can not be verified, but they are with the people and recorded in books without verification. Perspective

The incident of the Satanic verses, known as the Gharaniq incident, has been a subject of historical and religious significance. The narrations surrounding this event have been detailed in early biographies of Prophet Muhammad, and numerous HadithHadith Prophetic behaviour > Sahih al-Bukhari -  Sahih Muslim -  Sunan an-Nasa'i - Sunan Abi Dawud - Jami` at-Tirmidhi - Sunan Ibn Majah - Muwatta Malik - Musnad Ahmad - Sunan ad-Darimi - An-Nawawi's 40 Hadith - Riyad as-Salihin - Mishkat al-Masabih - Al-Adab Al-Mufrad - Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah - Bulugh al-Maram - Hisn al-Muslim - traditions. These accountsAccounting It is the process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions of a business or individual. Types of Accounts > Assets- Things you own (cash, property) Liabilities- Things you owe (loans, bills) Equity- Owner’s stake in the business Revenue- Money you earn (sales, services) Expenses- Costs to run the business , found in sources such as al-Waqidi, Ibn Saad al-Tabari, Ibn Ishaq, al-Tirmidhi, and Sahih Bukhari, contribute to the comprehensive understanding of this episode. Additionally, specific references in the QuranQuran Ibn Abbas tradition of chronology (22/12/ 609-632 CE) Meccan Sura > Al-Alaq (96) Al-Qalam Al-Muzzammil Al-Muddaththir Al-Faatiha Al-Masad At-Takwir Al-A'laa Al-Lail Al-Fajr Ad-Dhuhaa Ash-Sharh Al-Asr Al-Aadiyaat Al-Kawthar At-Takaathur Al-Maa'un Al-Kaafiroon Al-Fil Al-Falaq An-Naas Al-Ikhlaas An-Najm Abasa Al-Qadr Ash-Shams Al-Burooj At-Tin Quraish Al-Qaari'a Al-Qiyaama Al-Humaza Al-Mursalaat Qaaf Al-Balad At-Taariq Al-Qamar Saad Al-A'raaf Al-Jinn Yaseen Al-Furqaan Faatir Maryam Taa-Haa Al-Waaqia Ash-Shu'araa An-Naml Al-Qasas Al-Israa Yunus Hud Yusuf Al-Hijr Al-An'aam As-Saaffaat Luqman Saba Az-Zumar Al-Ghaafir Fussilat Ash-Shura Az-Zukhruf Ad-Dukhaan Al-Jaathiya Al-Ahqaf Adh-Dhaariyat Al-Ghaashiya Al-Kahf An-Nahl Nooh Ibrahim Al-Anbiyaa Al-Muminoon As-Sajda At-Tur Al-Mulk Al-Haaqqa Al-Ma'aarij An-Naba An-Naazi'aat Al-Infitaar Al-Inshiqaaq Ar-Room Al-Ankaboot Al-Mutaffifin Median > Al-Baqara (2) Al-Anfaal Aal-i-Imraan Al-Ahzaab Al-Mumtahana An-Nisaa Az-Zalzala Al-Hadid Muhammad Ar-Ra'd Ar-Rahmaan Al-Insaan At-Talaaq Al-Bayyina Al-Hashr An-Noor Al-Hajj Al-Munaafiqoon Al-Mujaadila Al-Hujuraat At-Tahrim At-Taghaabun As-Saff Al-Jumu'a Al-Fath (48) Al-Maaida At-Tawba An-Nasr (110) have been cited in connection to this incident.

The nuanced nature of this historical event requires an open-minded and honest approach to its interpretation. While it may raise complexities for some, acknowledging and understanding such events can foster a deeper comprehension of the challenges faced by prophets in delivering authentic messages. It is essential to recognize the historical context and the subsequent revelations that followed, shedding light on the discernment of true divine inspiration. This historical perspective encourages thoughtful reflection and respectful dialogue.


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