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asim ◴[] No.42538054[source]
I had similar thoughts about using it for the Quran. I think this highlights you have to be very specific in your use cases especially when expecting an exact response on static text that shouldn't change. This is why I'm trying something a bit different. I've generated embeddings for the Quran and use chromem-go for this. So I'll ask the index the question first based on a similarity search and then feed the results in as context to an LLM. But in the response I'll still sight the references so I can see what they were. It's not perfect but a first step towards something. I think they call this RAG.

What I'm working on https://reminder.dev

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1. danial ◴[] No.42547658[source]
1. 4:144 This verse advises Muslims to prioritize loyalty within the community during a time of external threats. It is not a general prohibition but a caution in the context of potential betrayal.

2. 77:16 This refers to historical examples of past communities who faced consequences for rejecting divine guidance. It is a reminder of accountability, not a universal statement against non-believers.

3. 8:15 This verse gives instructions for battle, emphasizing courage and discipline during wartime. It applies to specific combat situations, not everyday relations with non-believers.

4. 5:41 This verse addresses the Prophet’s grief over those who rejected faith and distorted divine teachings. It critiques dishonesty and insincerity, not all members of specific groups.

5. 3:141 This verse speaks about trials that distinguish true believers and cleanse the community of wrongdoing. It emphasizes spiritual growth, not indiscriminate judgment of disbelievers.

You seem to be making an accusation that Muslims widely practice "taqiyya" to deceive others. This is a baseless and Islamophobic trope. In mainstream Islam, lying is unequivocally condemned and considered an act of hypocrisy. While there is a narrow and rare historical exception permitting concealment of faith to protect one’s life under extreme duress, most Muslims have never encountered or practiced this concept. Ironically, those spreading this accusation often seem to know more about it than the Muslim communities they malign.

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2. faizmokh ◴[] No.42547739[source]
There's no point engaging with someone who parrots 'taqqiya' brother.