As Salamu Alaikum

Jazakallahu Khairan everyone for keeping this thread moving.

Brother Friendship Masha Allah, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has blessed you with useful knowledge but to make such a remark is not encouraging.

We are all students here and coming to share and learn at the same time. One can read a thousand books and still not see the true message of Islam and on the other hand a person who reads just a few books can comprehend the message without any problems.

This is the first time I read about this - what was he counting; whose kingdom it doesn’t make any sense. If he confirmed the revelation, why didn’t they accept Islam.

According to the majority of the Ulema only Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has knowledge about using these letters at the beginning of some Surah and it testifies to the miracle of the Qur'an.

Since none of us especially in this thread are into comparative studies we should revert to our old system of questions and answers based on authentic sources and secondly to gain maximum benefit one question at a time to should asked and answered properly before another question is asked.

I found it very confusing today reading this thread. Due to other commits I cannot be an active member here like I used to be, but this is a good thread and a great way to broaden our knowledge of Islam.

Insha Allah both Friendship and Seeks are going a good job but somewhat haphazardly.

May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala reward you for your efforts and reward and bless all of us with Khair both in this world and the next Ameen!

Wa Alaikum Salam

The wisdom behind mentioning these letters in the beginning of the Surahs, regardless of the exact meanings of these letters, is that they testify to the miracle of the Qur'an. Indeed, the servants are unable to produce something like the Qur'an, although it is comprised of the same letters with which they speak to each other. This shud be enough for us. Every Surah that begins with these letters demonstrates the Qur'an's miracle and magnificence, and this fact is known by those well-versed in such matters.

Let us read the translation of  an ayah of surah Al-Imran as a reminder

" It is He Who has sent down to you the Book. In it are verses that are entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book; and others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a deviation (from the truth) they follow (only) that which is not entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah, and seeking its Ta'wil, but none knows its Ta'wil except Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; all of it is from our Lord.'' And none receive admonition except men of understanding"

So i feel can only say "We believe in it, all of it is from Lord". When those great sahabas like Abu Bakr, Umar , Uthman and Ali {RA}, also agreed do it. ---