Linguistic acrobatics

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Linguistic acrobatics
OP - March 07, 2009, 11:41 PM

So I asked my Muslim friend (Who is fluent in Arabic) what she thought of this.
?(3:118) O you who believe! Take not as (your) Bit?nah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends) those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made plain to you the Ay?t?

This is the answer I got.

I believe that the underlying meaning of this ayat is about making sure that when you take advice from someone, or follow their lead, make sure it is consistent with islamic beliefs.

How can there be such a difference in the words and this interpetation? Sounds like wishful thinking to me.

Anyway, it reminded me of this Monty Python sketch.

http://www.dailymotion.com/search/monty+python+oscar+wilde/video/x3oe1r_monty-python-oscar-wilde_fun

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My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable and I'm just ferocious. I want your heart. I want to eat your children. Praise be to Allah." -- Mike Tyson
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Re: Linguistic acrobatics
Reply #1 - March 08, 2009, 12:16 AM

Good one Bob! Btw, I love your blog! I've added it to my favorites list.

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Reply #2 - March 08, 2009, 01:30 AM

Yes, I used to spend a great deal of time and energy trying to shove a square peg into a round hole. Then one day I thought... "Fuck this!"

btw I love ur blog too and have added it to my blogroll
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Reply #3 - March 08, 2009, 01:35 AM

your new avatar is ace too!

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Reply #4 - March 08, 2009, 06:15 AM

Bob your blog is mad, totally hatstand and very funny. Good work, keep it up.
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Reply #5 - March 09, 2009, 06:58 PM

Thanks everyone. Glad you like my blog (and new Avatar). You've enspired me now to go and add stuff to it. I should have some new suff in a couple days.

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My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable and I'm just ferocious. I want your heart. I want to eat your children. Praise be to Allah." -- Mike Tyson
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