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Arif2 - Unfortunately no. I haven't read the Sira. Is it available online?

Usama2 - Well said.

Mu'min-4-life - I agree with you to a certain extent, but not towards just listening and obeying. The Quran discusses a lot about knowledge and one can't gain knowledge by simply listening and obeying, without reflecting. I think in order to truly believe, one must research and ask. Yes, i agree with you that the questions asked should be for a learned person as opposed to some uni graduate. I believe there is a great difference between being a follower and a believer.

DefendingIslam - Many thanks for the link. I understand that the Quran was revealed in Arabic and the translation does not give it any justice. Although i'm not a scholar in Arabic, i can read and understand it, but i do need assistance so i will refer to your link. Much appreciated.

Anybody - Thanks again for your sincere efforts.

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