What is God for you ?

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A lot of people talk about God, but actually, they don' t know how to define "God".

For me god is just positive energy that surround the universe.

What is god for you?
 
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THE NEW NAME

"And I will write upon him the name of my God." "And I will write upon him my new name."-Revelation.

Man struggling up to the sunlight,
Up from the mire and clay,
Fighting through wars and jungles,
And sometimes learning to pray-
And sometimes a king with a scepter,
And sometimes a slave with a hod;
Some people call it Karma,
And others call it God.

A beggar ragged and hungry,
A prince in purple and gold,
A palace gilded and garnished,
A cottage humble and old-
One's hopes are blighted in blooming,
One gathers the ripened pod-
Some call it Fate or Destiny,
And others call it God.

Glimmering waters and breakers,
Far on the horizon's rim,
White sails and sea-gulls glinting
Away till the sight grows dim,
And shells, spirit-painted with glory,
Where seaweeds beckon and nod-
Some people call it Ocean,
And others call it God.

Cathedrals and domes uplifting,
Spires pointing up to the sun,
Images, altars and arches,
Where kneeling and penance are done-
From organs grand anthems are swelling,
Where the true and faithful plod-
Some call it Superstition,
While others call it God.

Visions of beauty and splendor,
Forms of a long-lost race,
Sounds of faces and voices,
From the fourth dimension of space-
And on through the universe boundless,
Our thoughts go lightning shod-
Some call it Imagination,
And others call it God.

Acids and alkalies acting,
Proceeding and acting again,
Operating, transmuting, fomenting,
In throes and spasms of pain-
Uniting, reacting, creating,
like souls "passing under the rod"-
Some people call it Chemistry,
And others call it God.

Vibration of Etheric Substance,
Causing light through regions of space,
A girdle of Something, enfolding,
And binding together the race-
And words without wires transmitted,
"Ariel"-,winged, spirit-sandaled and shod-
Some call it Electricity,
And others call it God.

Earth redeemed and made glorious,
Lighted by Heaven within,
Men and angels face to face,
With never a thought of sin-
Lion and lamb together,
In flowers that sweeten the sod-
Some of us call it Brotherhood,
And others call it God.

And now the sixth sense is opened,
And we have rent the veil,
And we no longer wander,
We have ransomed the "Holy Grail.''
Through all of life's phases and changes,
Along all new paths to be trod,
We 'Will recognize only one power-
One present, Omnipotent God.

Poem by George W. Carey

Book: The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation

https://archive.org/details/ZodiacAndTheSaltsOfSalvationGeorgeWCarey/page/n1/mode/2up

https://ia800207.us.archive.org/30/items/ZodiacAndTheSaltsOfSalvationGeorgeWCarey/116875836-Zodiac-and-the-Salts-of-Salvation-George-W-Carey.pdf
Lovely poem of God. And interesting book of salts.
In general, I don't completed trust in zodiac theory... I think we can change our destiny beyond the astral chart.
 

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People can't define God, until they can truly define themselves.

“That which creates and sustains the world, you may call it God or providence, but ultimately you are the proof that God exists, not the other way round. For, before any question about God can be put, you must be there to put it.” – Nisargadatta
 

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A lot of people talk about God, but actually, they don' t know how to define "God".

For me god is just positive energy that surround the universe.

What is god for you?
Simply put, "I Am that I Am". I'm quoting here, not saying this personally.
 
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A lot of people talk about God, but actually, they don' t know how to define "God".

For me god is just positive energy that surround the universe.

What is god for you?
GOD - there is no deity save Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsistent Fount of All Being.

Neither slumber overtakes Him, nor sleep.

His is all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth.

Who is there that could intercede with Him, unless it be by His leave?

He knows all that lies open before men and all that is hidden from them, whereas they cannot attain to aught of His knowledge save that which He wills [them to attain].

His eternal power overspreads the heavens and the earth, and their upholding wearies Him not.

And he alone is truly exalted, tremendous.
[Quran 2:255]

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With Him are the keys of the unseen—no one knows them except Him.

And He knows what is in the land and sea.

Not even a leaf falls without His knowledge, nor a grain in the darkness of the earth or anything—green or dry—but is ˹written˺ in a perfect Record.
[Quran 6:59]

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Indeed, Allah is the One Who causes seeds and fruit stones to sprout. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. That is Allah! How can you then be deluded ˹from the truth˺?

He causes the dawn to break, and has made the night for rest and ˹made˺ the sun and the moon ˹to travel˺ with precision. That is the design of the Almighty, All-Knowing.

And He is the One Who has made the stars as your guide through the darkness of land and sea. We have already made the signs clear for people who know.

And He is the One Who originated you all from a single soul, then assigned you a place to live and another to ˹be laid to˺ rest. We have already made the signs clear for people who comprehend.

And He is the One Who sends down rain from the sky—causing all kinds of plants to grow—producing green stalks from which We bring forth clustered grain. And from palm trees come clusters of dates hanging within reach. ˹There are˺ also gardens of grapevines, olives, and pomegranates, similar ˹in shape˺ but dissimilar ˹in taste˺. Look at their fruit as it yields and ripens! Indeed, in these are signs for people who believe.

Yet they associate the jinn with Allah ˹in worship˺, even though He created them, and they falsely attribute to Him sons and daughters out of ignorance. Glorified and Exalted is He above what they claim!

˹He is˺ the Originator of the heavens and earth. How could He have children when He has no mate? He created all things and has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of everything.

That is Allah—your Lord! There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. ˹He is˺ the Creator of all things, so worship Him ˹alone˺. And He is the Maintainer of everything.

No vision can encompass Him, but He encompasses all vision. For He is the Most Subtle, All-Aware.

Indeed, there have come to you insights from your Lord. So whoever chooses to see, it is for their own good. But whoever chooses to be blind, it is to their own loss. And I am not a keeper over you.
[Quran 6:95-104]
 

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A lot of people talk about God, but actually, they don' t know how to define "God".
God is as he has described himself. We define him by the names he has given himself.
As brother Daze highlighted we know and worship (The One God) through His names and attributes.
(Quran 7:180) And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them..
An example: Al Haleem (The Forebearing):
O Allah Al-Haleem, we know You are the Most Forbearing and You delay and cancel Your Punishment with great Wisdom. Protect us from taking advantage of Your Hilm by persisting in bad deeds, aid us to return to You after we sin, adorn us with gratitude for Your Forbearance and patience in hardships, make us of those who are forbearing and kind to others, never be of those who are arrogant and help us to develop hilm (forbearance) in times of anger, Ameen!


Brother Boonaa Muhammad through spoken word has given us a glimpse into the Creator's names and attributes, It is a good glimpse through poetry. In addition, I also provided the video for this spoken word as well.
(For a more comprehensive understanding please visit my thread names and attributes of Allah)

Boonaa Mohammed - Beautiful Names Lyrics |
Beautiful Names

Anyone can count the seeds in an apple
but only One
can count all the apples in a seed

Before the creation of the Heavens and the Universe
there was only One,
Allah,
Rabbil Alameen (The Lord of the Worlds)
Al-Wahid (The One)
Who made the sun, and planted the stars like trees
Al-Ahad (The Unique)
The unique One, with no need of slumber or sleep
Al-Khaliq (The Creator)
created you like
kun fiya kun, (Be and it is in reference to His Creative power) from the womb to the tomb,
Ar-Raqeeb (The Watchful) is always watching you
Al-Muwsawwir (The Fashioner of Forms) fashioned thee, and gave you all your faculties
And all praise be to Al-Hameed (The Praised), to He that is perfect and complete
And glory be to Al-Majeed (The All Glorious),
Majestically honourable indeed
And why would He need Money, when He is Al-Ghani (The Rich)
Ar-Razzaq (The Provider) fulfills the needs of even the birds and the bees
While Al-Wahab (The All-Giver) bestows His bounties out of love and mercy and you could try and count all His blessings, but He is Al-Atheem (The Magnificent)cause Al-Malik (The King) is the only King with servants He doesn’t need

Al-Hayy (The Ever Living)is alive and Al-Qayyum (The Everlasting)will never die, Al-Ala (The Most High)beyond the skies,
and Al-Hakim (The All Wise) the most Wise no lies, but why would they try to prescribe As-Samad (The Self Sufficient)
a son when my Lord has 99 names and Jesus ain’t one, Al-Hakam (The Judge) is the judge,
As-Sayyed (The Master) master above
Waging war against Al-Aziz (The Almighty) is like spitting at the sun Allah is Al-Jameel (The Beautiful) and loves that which is Jamel
and why would you have fear when Al-Wali (The Protector) is by your side the most gentle
Ar-Rafiq (The Gentle), has the firmness of Al-Mateen (The Firm) Musa (Moses ) spoke to As-Samee (The All Hearing) but couldn’t see Al-Basser (The All Seeing)
Al-Awwal (The First) was the first and Al-Akhir (The Last) is the last
Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing) knows the present, and the future and the past Al-Wasi (The All Encompassing) encompasses all and knows what benefits and harms
As-Shaafi (The Healer) heals the sick and Al-Muhsin (The Doer of Good) gives good to all
Al-Mubin (The Manifest Truth) guides to this deen, making the truth clear and clean.
Al-Mu’min (The Giver of Security) can provide security in ways you’ve never seen
Al-Qadeer (The All Able) does what He pleases, and is capable of all things and he who kneels before
Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme) can stand up to anything
Victory comes from An-Nasser (The Helper),
so i give thanks to Al-Shakoor (The Grateful)put my trust in Al-Wakeel (The Dependable)
save my love for Al-Wadood (The Loving)Ya Ghafoor (The All Forgiving),
Ya Ghafar (The Ever Forgiving) forgive me for you are Al-Afu (The Pardoner)
At-Tawwab (The Acceptor of Repentance) we turn to you, cause You are Al-Quddus (The Most Holy)
Ya Salaam (The Source of Peace), it is my dream to see You Ya Kareem (The Bountiful)
Ya Fattah (The Opener), open the highest gates of Jannah for me.Ameen
Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive) hears my prayers, even when I can’t find the words to say them
and Al-Qawiy (The Strong) gives me the strength to live a life of dedication to Al-Shaheed (The Witness), being a witness over this entire nation
Al-Hafeedth (The Guardian) protect this Ummah from all the fitnah and temptation
Al-Qareeb (The One who is Near) is closer to ourselves than our blood in circulation
Al-Latif (The Kindest) shows us kindness, but most of mankind is ungrateful till Al-Haseeb (The Reckoner) takes account, on the day that we’ll be standing naked where are their Gods,
Al-Jabbar (The Irresistible) will ask all of his creation? For He is Al-Qaheer (The Subduer), while the rest are simply imitations
Al-Haqq (The Truth) the only truth, on the day our souls will become awakened so repent before Al-Waarith (The Inheritor of All) inherits all you’ve accumulated.
Al-Halim (The Forbearing) is patient with us although we have disobeyed Him
Good is from At-Tayyib (The Most Good and Pure) and Al-Muhaymin (The Protector) makes observation of prostrations
to Al-Thaheer (The Manifest) manifesting through His creations
Al-Akram (The Generous) made us Muslims, so let us show appreciation for He is Al-Jawwaad (The Magnanimous) as revealed in His revelations for those of contemplation, Al-Kabir (The Great) must be the greatest cause knowing Al-Mannan (The Benevolent), is the only key to our salvation the Proof is Ar-Ra’uf (The Clement), but it’s true that their hearts are blinded
and this is just a reminder for those who love to be reminded of the most beautiful names and attributes that you will ever see…
like the Mercy of Ar-Rahman (The Most Gracious) and the Compassion of Ar-Raheem (The Most Compassionate)
 
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Who gave you your intellect, emotions, and will? Are they things that just randomly came to through evolution or do they reflect that which is present within a creator? There is clearly intelligence behind creation. I doubt a blob just one day up and developed emotions through evolution...
 

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What is god for you?
If God is real, and has particular personality and attributes, the question “what is god to me” is akin to asking “what is Everest to me”.

Everest is what it is, whatever I wish it to be or feel it to be.

Likewise with God, who famously said “I AM”.
 
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Instead of parroting scripture, why don't you people think for yourself? It's like your "brains" flew out the window when your "god" entered your "heart".
 

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Instead of parroting scripture, why don't you people think for yourself? It's like your "brains" flew out the window when your "god" entered your "heart".

But mate, I've always been a tough-minded s.o.b, and the bible backs up everything I say, and i'd still be exactly the same even if there was no bible..:)
 

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God is Jesus Christ.

Nah mate-
Jesus said - "I am going to the Father, for my Father is greater than I" (John 14:28 )
Jesus said -"Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone" (Luke 18:19)
Jesus said - "Only God knows when Judgment Day will be, I don't know myself" (Mark 13:32)
 

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If God is real, and has particular personality and attributes, the question “what is god to me” is akin to asking “what is Everest to me”.
Everest is what it is, whatever I wish it to be or feel it to be.
Likewise with God, who famously said “I AM”.

Yeah, God is too BIG to have a name, and anybody who tries to slap one on him is belittling and mocking him.
He said the same thing to Moses when he asked him his name-

 
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Instead of parroting scripture, why don't you people think for yourself? It's like your "brains" flew out the window when your "god" entered your "heart".
You did the same thing here -
Here's a great definition of God; Hindu, I think.

"3. God is endless above and below the universe. There is no place, or even the smallest particle that it does not permeate.
4. God permeates all of the water, land, wood, and stone. Not a single being is without it.
5. Just as water is in and around water animals, in the same way, this pure God is in and around all living beings.
6. However, this simile with water is not entirely appropriate, because there are dry places which exist apart from water, while it is not possible that anyone can ever go outside of God.
7. If one tries to run outside of the sky, it is not possible because the sky is always found in front of us. Similarly, there is no end to the endless God.
8. But even though it is only God that we meet continuously, it is inseparable from the body, and though it is what is closest to everyone, it is also hidden.
9. One exists within it but does not know it. One imagines to have understood it, but really the Absolute Reality cannot be understood." -- Dasbodh Chapter: 7,Sub-Chapter: 4
 
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