[RonPeeredob]

@ Pouring Rain - thanks for answering. I'm sure you must've exhausted all possibilities but I do wonder if there are any online groups in the US that would serve the same function? If not... there ought to be. Many people would benefit... including myself insha'Allah.

As for the wording in the commentaries - I think it is important (especially perhaps for Christians who may be learning about this through this forum and other avenues) but it is sufficient for a Muslim to know that it is not permitted and not delve into the matter beyond that. In other words, it does not make a difference for a Muslim's imaan to know exactly when it was taken out of use however, it might make a difference for a Christian.