Imam Warith Deen Mohammed pointed out to us that we are a “New People”.  Since we are in fact a “New People” then we are Adam.

We are blessed to have a parallel with scripture.  Scripture provides the knowledge of Adam’s Genesis.  It also reveals to us that the path to his destiny is an enlightened discipline of education.

As “New People” we will do well if we consciously and on purpose follow, and educate ourselves and our future selves, to our scriptural parallels, begining with Adam.

It is from G-d’s words that any “New People” can draw to guarantee a rise to success.

Scripture provides to a “New People” the word of G-d as guidance and as a warning to avoid a particular tree or knowledge.

And if the “New People” fall to the subtle seduction of the seducer, then the indestructible word and the undefeatable spirit out of G-d’s word will cause the “New People” to rise and stand again after repentance.

My reference to Imam Mohammed’s fiqh on salat is quite obvious in the above words.  Our salat’s connection to Christ’s message is also evident.  I guess I’m one of those who believes that Imam Mohammed’s very detailed tafseer and language explains and provides a full understanding of the life giving essence and meaning of salat for all, including all mankind.  That salat is from Prophet Muhammed.  Its application is relevant from Adam to Muhammed.  Or from a “New People” to Muhammed.

I’m sure that there are others out there also specifically working to integrate into their lives, (1) the elements that create healthy (individual and community) life, and (2) the elements that sustain healthy (individual and community) life, which are indeed found in our divinely given prayer ritual.

I would like to again point out that Imam Mohammed reminded us that scripture also gives a warning to Adam, to a “New People” – to us.  Warning us to avoid a particular knowledge.  Scripture reveals that Adam still fell. Our prayer ritual reminds us of the fall also.

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