Why I now reject the code 19 doctrine

by Neil

Peace be upon you

1. Sura 3, Verse 7. Code 19 is not in any of the straightforward verses which constitute the essence of the scripture. Upholding code 19 is harbouring doubt in your heart- having a heart that wavers- and is pursuing the multiple-meaning verses to create confusion and to extricate a certain meaning.

It is following in the footsteps of the Hadith lovers who base their beliefs on the multiple-meaning verses ignoring the straightforward verses which lead them to the correct understanding. The simple fact is there is no verse in the Quran which in a straightforward manner says- "there is code 19 in the Quran", or "you must count the mathematical properties of the Quran to learn of my miracle and increase your faith." Just as ther is no straightforward verse which says, "you must follow the Hadith of Muhammad."

Is confusion created by those who pursue code 19- the evidence for this is overwhelming. There is confusion about what to count, what not to count, what is a miracle, what is not a miracle etc. Do the seeds of sectarian schisming have a fertile garden to grow in with code 19. Yes. Does the Quran without code 19 give such a fertile garden for schisming. No.

In which straightforward verses has God told us of a numerically structured book? Verses 7-9 and verses 18-21 of Sura 83 are the only such verses. Why would God mention in straightforward verses that the books of the righteous and the wicked will be numerically structured- while failing to state the Quran is also numerically structured in the same clear straightforward language? I argue that if the Quran were numerically structured it would be more important for us to know about the Quran than it would be to know about Sijjeen and Elleyyeen. But God didn't give us a straightforward verse because-the Quran is not numerically structured. If you believe in Sijjeen and Elleyyeen you still believe God is capable of creating a numerically structured book.

The Quran only contains a few mathematical properties deliberately given as bait by God to expose and bring out the wickedness of those who would fabricate lies. God tells us that He gives us enough rope to hang ourselves if this is what we choose to do- the 19 letters of the Basmalah and 114 chapters and 57 Qafs is God giving you the bullets to shoot yourself- but only you can put the gun to your head and shoot by fabricating lies.Why I reject code 19 doctrine 2( more reason) by Neil Peace be upon you

Rashad Khalifa's translation of Sura 74 is wrong. In particular verses 29-35 - the only possible evidence for code 19- are translated in a biased and deceiving way. His translation is very bad for someone who was supposed to know the Arabic language so well. He interpolated his interpretation too much into his translation. The entire code 19 doctrine is based on a wrong interpretation of Sura 74.

74:30 -over it is nineteen- is describing that over the Hellfire God has appointed 19 angel guardians. This is the obvious view of anyone who reads this verse for the first time without any knowledge of code 19. Muhammad did not say, "What did God mean by this allegory"- so Muhammad either knew about code 19 and kept it a secret or Muhammad took the natural view that anyone would take that over it is nineteen means over the hellfire is nineteen guardian angels. Only a disbeliever could say what does this mean.

I am one of the people whose faith is strengthened by knowing that if I have the wrong belief- 19 guardian angels stern and severe who never flinch from carrying out the commands given to them (66:6) will punish me. I am scared of the Hellfire because- I believe in the unseen- I believe in what I can't see. I am also scared of the angels who could pour boiling water over my head, and push me back into the fire and could do all the things that are outlined in the Quran. You ask why 19 angels? This is your question to ask if you are a disbeliever. 74:31- none knows the soldiers of your lord except He- only God knows the capabilities of the guardian angels to choose to place 19 of them as guardians of Hellfire.

Why do the disbelievers ask what is meant by this allegory when it is so clear? Well as a test for the disbelievers God made His book with a couple of 19 calculations in it. The 19 letter Basmalah the 114 chapters the 57 Qafs. Disbelievers then have enough evidence for their wavering heart to ask what is meant by these verses which mention 19. Just like "Obey God and obey the messenger" gives the hadithists enough evidence for their wavering heart. That the angels of Hell are 19 and some calculations in the Quran are 19 is the way that God can expose those who don't believe in the unseen torments or anything that they can't see before their eyes. The Quran without the code 19 could not be divine for them. They can't trust in God's promises- they want to ask like Moses people asked before them- to see God physically. Others are identified as true believers who are frightened by the torment that 19 guardian angels can give and don't need calculations to believe the Quran is divine- the words of the Quran are enough for them- they are thoroughly tested. While some may scheme against God's revelations God is the best schemer.

Peace be upon you