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Posted: 15 years ago

#21

Originally posted by: return_to_hades
In some traditions God must not be named, because the name is so pure or divine it cannot be mentioned by mortal lips.

That;s interesting. Would you elaborate on those traditions please. I am curious to know how do they pray if they can't take God's name.

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Posted: 15 years ago

#22

Originally posted by: angie.4u
almighty may not need a name or form but the mortals sure do 😉

I can now appreciate the hindu tradition of several names & forms for same God, something that used to perplex me earlier 😊 Inspite of the outward difference the essence of God remains the same

Allah too does not have 1 but 99 names.

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Posted: 15 years ago

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Originally posted by: Gauri_3

That;s interesting. Would you elaborate on those traditions please. I am curious to know how do they pray if they can't take God's name.

My orignal sentence was not framed correctly. It is not exactly not naming God. I am referring to Hebrew culture, Now I am not sure I completely understand this or am able to explain this correctly. There are many names of God amidst Hebrews. However, the primary name is derived from the Tettamagrization YHWH which is pronounced as Yahweh in modern times. It is believed that no one knows how to correctly pronounce the tettamagrization - the name of God consists of all the aspects of God that no mortal can really pronounce or know to pronounce it. Some Hebrews find it Ok to use Yahweh but some feel that saying it is forbidden as they do not know how it is to be uttered. I've never asked how they pray, I've always assumed they pray to a nameless entity or infinity.

Anyway, they do use names like Adonai, El etc. Infact the name Isra-El, Ishma-El, Imri-el are based on El which in these names is 'of God'. I don't understand it completely. But the gist is that the name of God is too pure and divine to be pronounced by humans. The names used are just token names and not THE name and one school of thought says that its futile to try so don't try...or so I think. 😊

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Posted: 15 years ago

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I think God is just like a nice humble guy ( and much more) who does not mind being called whatever anyone wants to call him. Afterall all names fall short as he is beyond reason and human intellectual capacity to understand.

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Posted: 15 years ago

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Looks like the court has come to its senses and suspended the order to allow an Allah Bible.

'Allah' order suspended

Disputing parties back move; Najib urges respect for legal process

By Elizabeth Looi, Malaysia Correspondent

The word 'Allah' is seen at the headline of an article in the 'Herald the Catholic Weekly' edition January 7, 2007, at its office in Kuala Lumpur, December 29, 2009. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday suspended its order to allow the Catholic Church to use the word 'Allah' in its Malay-language newspaper, pending the outcome of an appeal.

The move was endorsed by all parties in the dispute.

The court's decision came as Prime Minister Najib Razak, after meeting the King, urged everyone to respect the legal process.

'The government has already filed an appeal against the decision of the High Court.

'While the appeal process is going on, it is our responsibility not to do anything that can jeopardise the interest and wellbeing of the people,' Datuk Seri Najib said.

The High Court ruled last week that the Catholic Church could refer to God as 'Allah' in the Herald, its weekly newspaper.

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Posted: 15 years ago

#26

you guys are confused.. its mALAsiya.. that ALA, not ALLAH

lol u guys are dumb

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Posted: 15 years ago

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Originally posted by: gengarjetty2
you guys are confused.. its mALAsiya.. that ALA, not ALLAH

lol u guys are dumb

It is a great country with great resources but the Govt has been a great let down.

The current Prime Minster was indirectly involved in the bombing of a Mongolian Beauty.

Rumours that his wife arranged for it due to jealousy.

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Posted: 15 years ago

#28

Ya Rehman o Ya Rahim...Maaf karde inn log lo...😊

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Posted: 15 years ago

#29

Originally posted by: Believe

Ya Rehman o Ya Rahim...Maaf karde inn log lo...😊

Vinu ji Allah Malik.😆

Personally trying to fit the name of Allah into a Christian Bible sounds like mischief to provoke.😆

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Posted: 15 years ago

#30

Originally posted by: Summer3

Vinu ji Allah Malik.😆--Am a believer of one power...so I can call him any name😃

Personally trying to fit the name of Allah into a Christian Bible sounds like mischief to provoke.😆--gr8..A true religious mind has no religion 😊