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Qur’an 114 People.

Posted on 14th March, 2024

Qur’an 114 People.

This is a prayer for protection against the Evil One, Satan.

The text

            bi-smi Llâhi l-rahmâni l-rahîm

            qul acûdhu bi-rabbi l-nâs

            maliki l-nâs

            ilahi l-nâs

            min sharri l-waswâsi l-khannâs

            alladhî yuwaswisu fi sudûri l-nâs

            min al-jinnati wa-l-nâs

 

In the Name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Give of Mercy

Say, ‘I seek refuge with the Lord of people, the Controller of people, the God of people,

against the harm of the slinking whisperer –

who whispers into the hearts of people –

whether they be jinn or people.

  1. Qur’an 114 Commentary

 

When the text is recited or read in Arabic it is noticeable that its rhyme is in ‘âs’ with a hissing sound, suggestive of a snake or a serpent. Satan appears as a serpent in the Bible tempting Adam and Eve (Genesis 3: 1-19).  In the Qur’an Satan Shaytan or Iblis is not portrayed as a serpent, but he does tempt Adam and Eve by whispering to them (Q 2:36; 72; 20:120).

The name Satan is given in Q 114, the ‘slinking whisperer’ is very expressive; it shows that Satan does his work from behind, without letting himself be seen.

 

This sura is often copied, made into an amulet, and worn as a protection against evil.

 

Peter Sells writes: “In contemporary Islamic societies, the phrase ‘I take refuge in God (acudhu bi-lLah) is part of everyday conversation. On might pronounce the phrase upon hearing something shocking, absurd, or unbelievable, or on hearing oneself praised in a way that might lead to pride.” (Petger SELLS, Approaching the Qur’an. The Early Revelations, White Cloud Press, Ashland, Oregon, 20072 p.139).

 

 

 

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INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

The importance of Interreligious Dialogue

“Interreligious dialogue is a necessary condition for peace in the world, and so it is a duty for Christians as well as other religious communities” (Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium no.250)

This dialogue is part of the mission of the Church, together with the worship of God through prayer and liturgy, the witness of a Christian way of life, service to fellow human beings, proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel and instructing people in the faith.

What is dialogue?

Dialogue means “all positive and constructive interreligious relations with individuals and communities of other faiths which are directed at mutual understanding and enrichment, in obedience to truth and respect for freedom” (Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Dialogue and Proclamation no.9)

What is the aim of this dialogue?

The aim is threefold:

Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi and Pope Francis meet.

 -   To live in peace and harmony with people of different religious traditions;

-    To work together for the benefit of all our brothers and sisters;

-    To help one another to respond sincerely and generously to God’s will for us.

To whom is this dialogue directed?

This dialogue “should be potentially universal, that is, all-embracing and capable of including all” (Pope Paul VI, Ecclesiam Suam, no.79).

Missionaries of Africa

“Our Society was founded in 1868 by Cardinal Lavigerie, Archbishop of Algiers. It is a Missionary Institute of Priests and Brothers living in community. Its aim is to proclaim the Gospel to the peoples of the African world. Because of its origins the Society has always had a particular interest in Muslims” (Constitutions art.1).

In Liverpool

Here in St. Vincent’s, we see our participation in interreligious dialogue as:

  • Establishing contact with local Muslim communities and communities of other faiths.
  • Cooperating with other bodies engaged in interreligious relations.
  • Participating in the work of interreligious committees (Fr Michael and Fr Terry are members of the Archdiocesan committee for Ecumenism, which covers also interreligious relations; Fr Michael attends the meetings of Faith Leaders).