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What New Muslims Say
All the New Muslims have realized the benefits of Islam and have
said :
"We do not need any one to intercede between us and GOD. There are no
partners with GOD. He teaches us that no one else can answer for our
sins. No consideration is given in the Islamic Shari'ah, religion, in
regards to race, language, country, color, or wealth."
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The Definition of Islam for An Atheist
The lexical meaning of Islam is submission, and adherence to the
commands of Allah without objection. This is the true essence of
Islam. By obeying Allah and observing His commands, the Muslim would
be in harmony with the universe in which he lives, for everything in
this universe abides by the commands of Allah.
It is an established fact that everything in this universe follows
certain rule, and an unalterable law to which it submits; the sun,
the
moon, the stars, the night, the day, the land, the trees, and the
beasts; all submit to a rule which Allah, the Creator, has designated
for all these things. Even man himself, when you consider his
physical
construction, and biological compounds, his need for water and
nutrition, heat, air, light, rest, or sleep you would find him
submitting to a law under which he has no choice, just like other
creatures.
WHAT IS LIFE?
Man's existence in this world and the creation of this entire
universe are not mere accidents or products of a fortuitous nature.
This universe, every single atom of it, manifests and leads us to the
realization of a Loving, Merciful and All-powerful Creator. Without a
Creator, nothing can exist. Every single soul knows that he is
existing and that his existence is dependent upon a Creator he knows
for sure that he cannot create him self. Therefore it is his duty to
know his master, the Creator.
MANKIND
Man is a unique creature. God establishes man as His representative
or
deputy to govern over all other creatures in this world. He is
endowed
with the faculty of REASON, which sets him apart from all other
animals. Together with this faculty to discriminate and discern, man
is given the freedom (free-will) to choose for himself a way of life
worthy of his position as God's representative or to fall lower than
the lowest of all animals or creations. Man is born pure and sinless
and is given the choice to do righteous deeds or indulge in sins.
REVELATIONS
Quoted message said:From the beginning of mankind, our Creator sent prophets to convey His
REVELATION and to invite human beings to the path of true PEACE and
OBEDIENCE to the ONE TRUE GOD.
This is ISLAM. This message is conveyed towards successive
generations
of man through the different prophets, all inviting mankind to the
same path. However all the earlier messages or revelations from God
were distorted by people of later generations.
As a result, pure Revelation from our Creator was adulterated and
polluted with myths, superstitions, idol worship and irrational
philosophical ideologies. The religion of God in a sense was lost in
a
plethora of religions. Human history is a testament of man's drift
between light and darkness, but God out of His Abundant Love for
mankind has not forsaken us. Islam is not a new religion. It is, in
essence, the same message and guidance which Allah revealed to all
His
prophets, like Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, David,
Moses, Jesus and Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Them). But the message that
was revealed to prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is Islam in its
comprehensive, complete and final form.
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to
Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to
Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We
make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to
Allah (in Islam)."
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The Definition of Islam for A Christian
What does 'Islam' mean? Islam is not a new religion, but the same
truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people;
Islam is both a religion and the complete way of life. Muslims follow
a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness. The Arabic word 'Islam'
simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'.
In
a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God.
'Mohammadanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims
worship Muhammad (peace be upon him) rather than God. 'Allah' is the
Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians
alike.
Islam is not Just for Arabs. The Truth of Islam is meant for all
people regardless of race, nationality or linguistic background.
Taking a look at the Muslim World, from Nigeria to Bosnia and from
Malaysia to Afghanistan is enough to prove that Islam is a Universal
message for all of mankind --- not to mention the fact that
significant numbers of Europeans and Americans of all races and
ethnic
backgrounds are coming into Islam.
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Every Religion Claims That It Is The Truth - The Criteria Of The
Truth
There are so many sects, cults, religions, philosophies, and
movements
in the world, all of which claim to be the right way or the only true
path to Allah (God). How can one determine which one is correct or
if,
in fact, all are correct? The method by which the answer can be found
is to clear away the superficial differences in the teachings of the
various claimants to the ultimate truth, and identify the central
object of worship to which they call, directly or indirectly. False
religions all have in common one basic concept with regards to Allah.
They either claim that all men are gods or that specific men were
Allah or that nature is Allah or that Allah is a figment of man's
imagination.
Thus, it may be stated that the basic message of false religion is
that Allah may be worshipped in the form of His creation. False
religion invites man to the worship of creation by calling the
creation or some aspect of it God. For example, prophet Jesus invited
his followers to worship Allah but those who claim to be his
followers
today call people to worship Jesus, claiming that he was Allah!
Buddha was a reformer who introduced a number of humanistic
principles
to the religion of India. He did not claim to be God nor did he
suggest to his followers that he be an object of worship. Yet, today
most Buddhists who are to be found outside of India have taken him to
be God and prostrate to idols made in their perception of his
likeness.
By using the principle of identifying the object of worship, false
religion becomes very obvious and the contrived nature of their
origin
clear. As God said in the Our'aan:
" That which you worship besides Him are only names you and your
forefathers have invented for which Allah has sent down no authority:
The command belongs only to Allah:
He has commanded that you only worship Him; that is the right
religion, but most men do not understand ".
(Soorah Yoosuf 12:40)
It may be argued that all religions teach good things so why should
it
matter which one we follow. The reply is that all false religions
teach the greatest evil, the worship of creation. Creation-worship is
the greatest sin that man can commit because it contradicts the very
purpose of his creation. Man was created to worship Allah alone as
Allah has explicitly stated in the the Qur'an:
" I have only created Jinns and men, that they may worship me
" (Soorah Zaareeyaat 51:56)
Consequently, the worship of creation, which is the essence of
idolatry, is the only unforgivable sin. One who dies in this state of
idolatry has sealed his fate in the next life. This is not an
opinion,
but a revealed fact stated by Allah in his final revelation to man.
The following criteria can best serve as a gauge to find out the
authenticity of the last revelation (the Qur'an) as words of God:
1. Rational Teachings: Since our Creator bestowed reason and
intellect
upon us, it is our duty to use it to distinguish the TRUTH from
falsehood. True, undistorted revelation from God must be rational and
can be reasoned out by all unbiased minds.
2. Perfection: Since our Creator is all perfect, His revelation must
be perfect and accurate, free from mistakes, omissions,
interpolations
and multiplicity of versions. It should be free from contradictions
in
its narration.
3. No Myths or Superstitions: True revelation is free from myths or
superstitions that degrade the dignity of our Creator or man himself.
4. Scientific: Since our Creator is the Creator of all knowledge,
true
revelation is scientific and can withstand the challenge of science
at
all times.
5. Factual Prophecy: Our Creator is the Knower of the past, present
and future. Thus His prophecies in His revelation will be fulfilled
as
prophesied.
6. Inimitable By Man: True revelation is infallible and cannot be
imitated by man. God's true revelation is a Living miracle, an open
book challenging all mankind to see and prove for themselves its
authenticity or veracity.
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The Fundamental Pillars of Faith in Islam
1.We believe in one God Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty,
Merciful and Compassionate, The Creator and The Provider, He begets
not, nor was He begotten, and there is none equal or comparable unto
Him.
2. We believe in the angels.
3. We believe in all original scriptures.
4. We believe in all Messengers of Allah without any discrimination
among them, as every known nation has a Warner or messenger from
Allah. They were chosen by Allah to teach humanity and deliver His
Divine message. The Qur'an mentions the name of some of them, like
Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus (Peace Be Upon them). And Mohammad
(Peace Be Upon him) stands as the last messenger and the crowning
glory of the foundation of prophet hood. Allah said in the Qur'an:
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to
Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to
Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We
make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to
Allah (in Islam)." (Albaqarah 2: 136)
5. We believe in the Day of Judgment.
6. We believe in Fate, whether good or bad.
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The Pillars of Islam
1. The Declaration of Faith: To bear witness that there is none
worthy
of worship except Allah and that Mohammad is His messenger to all
humanity until the Day of Judgment. The prophet hood of Muhammad
obliges Muslims to follow his exemplary life as a model.
2. Prayers: Daily prayers are offered five times a day as a duty
toward Allah. They strengthen and enliven ones belief in Allah and
inspire individuals to develop a higher morality. They purify the
heart and help one to resist giving into temptation.
3. Fasting the Month of Ramadan: During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from
food, drink, and all sexual activity from dawn to sunset. In
addition,
they must strive to abstain from evil intentions and desires. This
communal fast seeks to instill within the individual feelings of
love,
sincerity, devotion, patience, unselfishness, and will-power as well
as to develop a sound social conscience.
4. Zakat: An annual payment of 2.5% of ones net savings that has been
in ones possession for one year. This is a religious duty and
purifies
ones money. It must be given to those who are poor and in need.
5. Pilgrimage to Makkah: This must be performed once during one's
lifetime, provided that one can afford it financially and withstand
it
physically.
Besides these pillars, every action done with the awareness that it
fulfills the will of Allah is also considered an act of worship
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What the Scientists/Scholars Say about Islam and Qur'an
What is the Qur'an about? The Qur'an, the last revealed Word of God,
is the prime source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals
with all the subjects that concern us as human beings: wisdom,
doctrine, worship, and law, but its basic theme is the relationship
between God and His creatures. At the same time it provides
guidelines
for a just society, proper human conduct and an equitable economic
system. My dear, here are some sayings of well-known scholars about
the Qur'an:
" I have read the Sacred Scriptures of every religion; nowhere have I
found what I encountered in Islam: perfection. The Holy Qur'an,
compared to any other scripture I have read, is like the Sun compared
to that of a match. I firmly believe that anybody who reads the Word
of Allah with a mind that is not completely closed to Truth, will
become a Muslim."
Saifuddin Dirk Walter Mosig, U.S.A
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Professor Tagata Tagasone, Formerly Head of the Department of
Anatomy and Embryology at the University of Shiang Mai in Thailand.
He
is now the Dean of the College of the Medicine at the University.
"From my studies and from what I have learned throughout this
conference, I believe that everything that has been recorded in the
Qur'aan 1400 years ago must be the truth, that can be proved by the
scientific means. Since the Prophet Muhammad could neither read nor
write, Muhammad must be a messenger who relayed this truth which was
revealed to him as an enlightenment by the One Who is an eligible
Creator. This Creator must be Allah, or Allah. Therefore, I think
this
is the time to say 'Laa ilaaha illallah', that there is no Allah to
worship except Allah, 'Muhammad Rasool Allah', Muhammad is messenger
of Allah..."
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Dr. T.V.N. Persaud is a Professor of Anatomy and Head of the
Department of Anatomy, and a professor of Pediatrics and Child
Health,
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is the author
or editor of 25 books, and has published over 181 scientific papers.
In 1991, he received the most distinguished award presented in the
field of anatomy in Canada. "It seems to me that Muhammad was a very
ordinary man. He could not read or write. In fact, he was illiterate.
We are talking about 1400 years ago. You have someone who was
illiterate making profound pronouncement and statements and are
amazingly accurate about scientific nature. I personally cannot see
how this could be mere chance. There are too many accuracy's and,
like
Dr. Moore, I have no difficulty in my mind in concerning that this is
a divine inspiration or revelation which led him to these
statements."
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Joe Leigh Simpson, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the
North
Western University in Chicago in the United States of America.
Professor Simpson said: "It follows, I think, that not only is there
no conflict between genetics and religion, but in fact religion can
guide science by adding revelation to some traditional scientific
approaches. That there exists statements in the Qur'an shown by
science to be valid, which supports knowledge in the Qur'an having
been derived from Allah."
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" Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States... "
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb 21, 1989, p.1
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How Can Someone Become A Muslim
Simply by saying with pure heart and intention: 'There is no true god
deserved to be worshiped but ALLAH , and Mohammad is the Messenger of
ALLAH.' By this declaration the believer announces his or her faith
in
all God's messengers, and the scriptures they brought.
The Shahada can be declared as follows:
" ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILL-ALLAAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN RASUL-
ALLAAH "
The English translation is:
"I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped)
but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of
Allah".
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Women and Their Rights
According to the Qur'an, men and women are equal before God; women
are
not blamed for violating the "forbidden tree," nor is their suffering
in pregnancy and childbirth a punishment for that act.
Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in
her
own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and
earnings. A marriage dowry is given by the groom to the bride for her
own personal use, and she keeps her own family name rather than
taking
her husband's.
Both men and women are expected to dress in a way which is modest and
dignified; the traditions of female dress found in some Muslim
countries are often the expression of local customs.
Man in Islam is fully responsible for the maintenance of his wife,
his
children and some cases of his needy relatives especially females.
This responsibility is neither waved nor reduced because of his
wife's
wealth, or because of her access to any personal income gained from
work, rent, profit or any legal means.
Woman, on the other hand, is far more secure financially and far less
burdened with any claims on her possessions. Her possessions before
marriage do not transfer to her husband and she even keeps her maiden
name. She has no obligation to spend on her family out of her wealth.
The Messenger of God (Peace be upon him) said:
" The most perfect in faith amongst believers is he who is best in
manner and kindest to his wife."
" The best of you, is the best to his family and I am the best among
you to my family."
Summing Up
In Islam, the relationship between men and women is to compliment
each
other and not to compete against one another. In conclusion; the
following rights have been given to the Muslim women, in the Qur'an
some 1400 years ago, without any changes (whilst their "Western"
sisters have only recently gained some of the rights listed below.)
1. Spiritual equality.
2. Not, responsible for Adam's sin.
3. Right to choose husband.
4. Right to seek divorce.
5. Right to inheritance.
6. Exclusive ownership of personal gains and acquired wealth.
7. Right to education (to any level).
8. Right to seek employment.
9. Right to keep maiden name.
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Hijab - Woman's Veil
The Question of Hijab: Suppression Or Liberation?
"Why do Muslim women have to cover their heads?" This question is one
which is asked by Muslim and non-Muslim alike. For many women it is
the truest test of being a Muslim.
The answer to the question is very simple - Muslim women observe
HIJAB
(covering the head and the body) because Allah has told them to do
so.
"O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to
draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among
men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims)
and not annoyed..." (Qur'an 33:59)
Other secondary reasons include the requirement for modesty in both
men and women. Both will then be evaluated for intelligence and
skills
instead of looks and sexuality. A school girl is quoted as saying,
"We
want to stop men from treating us like sex objects, as they have
always done. We want them to ignore our appearance and to be
attentive
to our personalities and mind. We want them to take us seriously and
treat us as equals and not just chase us around for our bodies and
physical looks."
A Muslim woman who covers her head is making a statement about her
identity. Anyone who sees her will know that she is a Muslim and has
a
good moral character. Many Muslim women who cover are filled with
dignity and self esteem; they are pleased to be identified as a
Muslim
woman. As a chaste, modest, pure woman, she does not want her
sexuality to enter into interactions with men in the smallest degree.
A woman who covers herself is concealing her sexuality but allowing
her femininity to be brought out.
Quoted message said:From the dawn of civilization, floving dresses and head scarves have
always been associated with "Godliness" or "God consciousness". Even
the Christians pictorial representation of the earlier prophets and
their woman folks bear a familiar likeness to the dress ordained for
Muslim men and women. This tradition of modesty is reflected in the
Qur'an, wherein Allah says:
O ye Children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to cover
your
shame, as well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of
righteousness, that is the best. Such are among the Signs of God,
that
they may receive admonition (7:26)
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Polygamy
The religion of Islam was revealed for all societies and all times
and
so accommodates widely differing social requirements. Circumstances
may warrant the taking of another wife but the right is granted,
according to the Qur'an, only on condition that the husband is
scrupulously fair.
Islam delves deeper into the problems of individuals and societies,
and provides for legitimate and clean solutions which are far more
beneficial than would be the case if they were ignored. There is no
doubt that the second wife legally married and treated kindly is
better off than a mistress without any legal rights.
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Terrorism
Many terrorists groups have used the name Islam to promote their
cause
and this gave the West a chance to attack Islam and label the Muslims
as terrorists. The West on the other hand deliberately ignores
labeling terrorists as Christians or Jewish when they are.
Terrorism as an act of violence has been committed by people from all
religious and political backgrounds. Christian terrorists ( e.g.
Bosnia, Ireland, Nazi) and Jewish terrorists (e.g. Israel, Palestine
and Lebanon) for example used their religious beliefs to claim
legitimacy for the violence and terrorism they commit. They killed
thousands of women and children and innocent young men for no more
than terrorizing the innocents.
The enemies of Islam however, have been trying to make the word
terrorists and terrorism synonymous to Islam (Submission) in an
ongoing effort to slander Islam and the Muslims We have to remember
whenever we see any terrorist activities to blame the people and not
to blame the religion. Not everyone who calls himself a Muslim is a
Muslim .We believe that time has come for the media to respect
Islam,
and not to mix between what Islam stands for and what some Muslims
do.
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Al-Jihad
In order to preserve Islam, and convey it to people at large, and to
remove the obstacles in its way, Allah, the Exalted, has decreed
jihad
as a legitimate institution or warfare. Jihad also is meant to
deliver
men from those who enslave them, and from submissiveness to men, such
as rulers, and Sheikhs, and to stop them from worshipping graves,
trees, stones, and all other idols, and make them submit to Allah
alone after having lived in the darkness of ignorance bereft of the
light of the truth. In other words, jihad is legitimized to help
people shun worshipping anything but God, and replace them the
tightness of this world with the ampleness of the world to come.
Having reviewed the principles of Islam, we realize that it is
incumbent upon us, individually and as a whole, to apply them all.
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Some Benefits of Islam
Islam's Rational Appeal
Islam, with its clear and direct expression of truth, has a great
appeal to anyone seeking knowledge. It has a solution for all
problems
that arise during the course of one's life. It is a guide toward a
better and complete life.
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Glance View of Life
Human beings live according to their view of life. The tragedy of
secular societies is that they fail to connect the different aspects
of life. The secular and the religious, as well as the scientific and
the spiritual seem to be in conduct. Islam puts an end to this
conflict and brings harmony to man vision of life.
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Brotherhood
The Brotherhood of Man: A major problem facing mankind today is
racism. The developed world can send a man to the moon but cannot
stop
man from hating and fighting his fellow man. Ever since the days of
the Prophet Muhammad fourteen centuries ago, Islam has given a vivid
example of how racism can be ended: the annual pilgrimage to Makkah
reveals the Islamic miracle of the real brotherhood of all races and
nations.
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Marriage
A Muslim marriage is not a ³sacrament², but a simple, legal agreement
in which either partner is free to include conditions. Marriage
customs thus vary widely from country to country. As a result,
divorce
is not common, although it is not forbidden as a last resort.
According to Islam, no Muslim girl can be forced to marry against her
will.
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Family
The family, which is the basic unit of civilization, is
disintegrating
in all western countries. Islam's family system brings the rights of
the husband, wife, children, and relatives into a fine equilibrium.
It
nourishes human unselfishness, generosity, and love in the framework
of a well-organized family system
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Treating the Elderly
In the Islamic world there are no old people's homes. The strain of
caring for one's parents in this most difficult time of their lives
is
considered an honor and blessing, and an opportunity for great
spiritual growth. God asks that we not only pray for our parents, but
act with limitless compassion, remembering that when we were helpless
children they preferred us to themselves. Mothers are particularly
honored: the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that 'Paradise lies
at
the feet of mothers'. When they reach old age, Muslim parents are
treated mercifully, with the same kindness and selflessness.
In Islam, serving one's parents is a duty second only to prayer, and
it is their right to expect it. It is considered despicable to
express
any irritation when, through no fault of their own, the old become
difficult.
The Qur'an says:
" Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and be kind
to parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, do not
say 'uff' to them or chide them, but speak to them in terms of honor
and kindness. Treat them with humility, and say, 'My Lord! Have mercy
on them, for they did care for me when I was little ". (17.23-4)
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Inner Peace of Mind/Heart
Real happiness and peace can be found in submitting to the commands
of
the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the
Qur'an:
{Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest} (Qur'an, 13:28)
On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Qur'an will have a
life of hardship in this world. God has said:
{ But whoever turns away from the Quran,1 he will have a hard life,
and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment } (Qur'an,
20:124)
This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the
material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now
Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes
more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found
true
happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success.
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Forgiveness of GOD
If we sin, what should we expect from God? If we subsequently feel
guilty and repent after doing something evil, God wants us to expect
Him to be forgiving, forgiving, and more forgiving. However, there is
one sin that God will not forgive: worshipping anything besides Him
(unless the person realizes his or her error and returns to
worshipping the One God):
" Verily God does not forgive the ascribing of divinity to anything
beside Him, although He forgives any lesser sin to whomever He wills:
for he who ascribes divinity to anything beside God has indeed
contrived an awesome sin." [4:48]
" Say, `O you servants of Mine who have transgressed against your own
selves! Despair not of God's Mercy: behold, God forgives all sins -
for verily, He alone is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace
" [39:53]
Again, the most common phrase in the Qur'an is " In the Name of God,
the Most Merciful, the One who Acts Mercifully ".
The Last Messenger commented on God's forgiveness on many occasions
as
in the following case:
" God has said, `O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask
of
Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind.
O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were
you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of
Adam,
were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and
were
you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you
forgiveness nearly as great as it [i.e. the earth] ". - The Last
Messenger
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Muslims' Belief in Jesus
Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him). They consider
him one of the greatest of God's messengers to mankind. The Qur'an
confirms his virgin birth, and a chapter of the Qur'an is entitled
'Maryam' (Mary). The Qur'an describes the birth of Jesus as follows:
{ (Remember) when the angels said, "O Mary, God gives you good news
of
a word from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary,
revered in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought
near
(to God). He will speak to the people from his cradle and as a man,
and he is of the righteous." She said, "My Lord, how can I have a
child when no mortal has touched me?" He said, "So (it will be). God
creates what He wills. If He decrees a thing, He says to it only,
'Be!' and it is." } (Qur'an, 3:45-47)
Jesus was born miraculously by the command of God which had brought
Adam into being without a father. God has said:
{ The case of Jesus with God is like the case of Adam. He created
him
from dust, and then He said to him, "Be!" and he came into
being } (Qur'an, 3:59)
During his prophetic mission, Jesus performed many miracles. God
tells us that Jesus said:
{ "I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you the
shape of a bird out of clay, I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird
by God's permission. I heal the blind from birth and the leper. And
I bring the dead to life by God's permission. And I tell you what
you
eat and what you store in your houses...." } (Qur'an, 3:49)
Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified. It was the plan of
Jesus' enemies to crucify him, but God saved him and raised him up to
Him. And the likeness of Jesus was put over another man. Jesus'
enemies took this man and crucified him, thinking that he was Jesus.
God has said:
{ ...They said, "We killed the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the
messenger of God." They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him,
but the likeness of him was put on another man (and they killed that
man)... } (Qur'an, 4:157)
Neither Muhammad (Peace be upon him) nor Jesus (Peace be upon him)
came to change the basic doctrine of the belief in one God, brought
by
earlier prophets, but rather to confirm and renew it.
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Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in the Bible
-The Prophet Like unto Moses
God addressed Moses: Deuteronomy 18:18: "I will raise them up a
prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee [Moses], and will
put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I
shall command him."
1. Brethren of Israelites (descendants of Abraham through Isaac) are
Ishmaelite (descendants of Abraham through Ishmael). Jesus is here
excluded, as he is an Israelite. Otherwise it should be written "a
prophet from among yourselves."
2. Who looks like Moses? Jesus or Muhammad (Peace be upon them all)?
The table below is self explanatory:
Jesus Mohammad Moses Area of Comparison
Unusual Usual Usual Birth
Single, No children Married, children Married, children Family Life
Unusual Usual Usual Death
Prophet Prophet/Statesman Prophet/Statesman Career
None Yes - to Madinah Yes - to Median Forced Emigration - in
adulthood
No similar encounter Hot pursuit/Battles Hot pursuit Encounter with
Enemies
Moral victory Moral/Physical victory Moral/Physical victory Results
of
Encounter
After him In his lifetime: Qur'an In his lifetime: Torah Writing down
of Revelation
Spiritual Spiritual/Legal Spiritual/Legal Nature of Teachings
Rejected by most Israelites Rejected, then accepted Rejected, then
accepted Acceptance of his Leadership - by his people
3. "... and will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto
them
all that I shall command him." Each surah of the Holy Qur'an starts
with the phrase: "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most
Merciful."
4. Deuteronomy 18:19: "And it shall come to pass that whosoever will
not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will
require it of him." It should also be noted that those who will not
hear or accept the message that he brings will be punished. This
corresponds with Surah 3:19: Truly the religion in the sight of Allah
is Islam and surah 3:85: And whoever desires a religion other than
Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will
be one of the losers.
-Art Thou That Prophet?
The Jews sent priests and Levites to John the Baptist to ask who he
really was. John 1:20-21: "And he [John the Baptist] confessed and
denied not; but confessed, 'I am not the Christ.' And they asked him:
'What then? Art thou Elias? 'And he saith: 'I am not.' 'Art thou that
prophet?' And he answered: 'No."'
The crucial question here is: Art thou that prophet? Who was the long
awaited prophet who was to come after the advent of Jesus and John
the
Baptist? Was he not the one like unto Moses (Deuteronomy 18:18) who
is
Muhammad?
-Comforter
John 14:16: "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you
another
Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever." Other Bibles use
"Consoler," "Advocate," "Helper."
Whatever the explanation is of the Comforter, we conclude that Jesus
left an unfinished work and that someone was coming to complete his
mission. Let us examine, in the light of the Bible, if this Comforter
fits the character of Prophet Muhammad:
1. "Another Comforter": So many Comforters had come, and another one
was to come.
2. "That he may abide with you for ever": As there was no need for
another one to come after him, and he was the seal of all prophets.
The teaching will abide for ever and will remain intact. In fact, the
Qur'an and all of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad remain as they
were 1400 years ago.
3. "The Spirit of Truth" (John 16: 13). Since childhood, Prophet
Muhammad was called al-Amin, i.e., the Honest or Truthful One. This
person will also come and "he will guide you into all
truth: ..." (John 16:13).
4. "And he will show you things to come" (John 16: 13). Many
prophecies of Prophet Muhammad have already come to pass, and the
rest
will be fulfilled in the future.
5. "He shall glorify me" (John 16:14). Actually, the Qur'an has more
reverence for Jesus than do the Bible and Christians themselves.
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Is Jesus The Son Of God? TRINITY
a) Jesus denies his divinity
There are numerous accounts in the Bible which deny Jesus' divinity:
JOHN 1:18 TIMOTHY 6:16 EXODUS 33:20
JOHN 5:30 JOHN 8:50 JOHN 12:49
JOHN 20:17 MATTHEW 28:18 MATTHEW 12:28
LUKE 11: 20 ACTS 2:22 JOHN8:40
b) A Messenger
There are many verses in the New Testament supporting the messenger
ship / prophet hood of Jesus. The following are only a few: In
Matthew
21:11, the people of his time are recorded as referring to Jesus as a
prophet: "And the crowds said, 'This is the prophet Jesus of Nazareth
of Galilee.' " In Mark, 6:4, it is stated that Jesus referred to
himself as a prophet: "And Jesus said to them, 'A prophet is not
without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and
in his own house.' " In the following verses, Jesus is referred to as
having been sent as a messenger is sent. In Matthew 10:40, Jesus was
purported to have said: "He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he
that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." In John 17:3, Jesus is
also quoted as saying: "And this is life eternal, that they might
know
thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
c) A Man
For example, in Matthew 19:17, Jesus responded to one who addressed
him as "O good master", saying: "Why callest thou me good? There is
none good but one, that is God." If he rejected being called "good",
and stated that only God is truly good, he clearly implies that he is
not God.
In John 14:28, Jesus was saying: "The Father is greater than I."
Hence, he left no room for anyone to intelligently claim that he was
God.
Even in some of the writings of Paul, Jesus is referred to as a
"man",
distinct and different from God. In 1st Timothy, 2:5, "For there is
one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
In the Gospel according to Mark 13:31-32, Jesus is also reported to
have denied having knowledge of when the final hour of this world
would be, saying: "..but of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither
the angels in the heaven nor the Son but the Father." One of the
attributes of God is omniscience, knowledge of all things. Therefore,
his denial of knowledge of the Day of Judgment is also a denial of
divinity, for one who does not know the time of the final hour cannot
possibly be God.
d) The Miracles
Unfortunately, those who claim divinity for Jesus, usually hold up
his
miracles as evidence. However, other prophets were recorded to have
done the same or similar miracles in the Old Testament; For Example:
Similar Miracles from the Old Testament Jesus Miracles
Elisha fed 100 people with twenty barley loaves and a few ears of
corn
(II Kings 4:44)
Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fishes.
Elisha cured Naaman the leper (II Kings 5:14).
Jesus healed lepers.
Elisha caused the blind to see (II Kings 6:17&20).
Jesus caused the blind to see.
Elijah did the same (I Kings 17:22). So did Elisha (II Kings 4:34).
Even Elisha's bones could restore the dead (II Kings 13:21).
Jesus raised the dead.
Moses and his people crossed the dead sea (Exodus 14:22).
Jesus walked on water.
In the New Testament it is confirmed that Jesus did not act on his
own
as in John 5:30, as saying: "I can of mine own self do nothing..."
and
in Luke 11:20.
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Confutation of the "Evidence" for Jesus Divinity
1. The Alpha and Omega
In the Book of Revelation 1, verse 8, it is implied that Jesus said
the following about himself: "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and
the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to
come, the Almighty." These are the attributes of God. Consequently,
Jesus, according to early Christians, is here claiming divinity.
However, the above-mentioned wording is according to the King James
Version. In the Revised Standard Version, biblical scholars corrected
the translation and wrote: "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the
Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." A
correction was also made in the New American Bible produced by
Catholics. The translation of that verse has been amended to put it
in
its correct context as follows: "The Lord God says: 'I am the Alpha
and the Omega, the one who is and who was, and who is to come, the
Almighty.' " With these corrections, it becomes evident that this was
a statement of God and not a statement of Prophet Jesus.
2. The Pre-existence of Christ
Another verse commonly used to support the divinity of Jesus is John
8:58: "Jesus said unto them, 'Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before
Abraham was, I am.' " This verse is taken to imply that Jesus existed
prior to his appearance on earth. The conclusion drawn from it is
that
Jesus must be God, since his existence predates his birth on earth.
However, the concept of the pre-existence of the prophets, and of man
in general, exists in both the Old Testament, as well as in the
Qur'an. Jeremiah described himself in The Book of Jeremiah 1:4-5 as
follows: "Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, 'Before I
formed
you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated
you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.' "
Prophet Solomon is reported in Proverbs 8:23-27, to have said, "Ages
ago I was set up at the first, before the beginning of the earth.
When
there were...; before he had made the earth with its fields, or the
first of the dust of the world. When he established the heavens, I
was
there."
According to Job 38:4 and 21, God addresses Prophet Job in a similar
way. Consequently, Prophet Jesus' statement, "Before Abraham was, I
am," cannot be used as evidence of his divinity. Within the context
of
John 8:54-58, Jesus is purported to have spoken about God's knowledge
of His prophets, which predates the creation of this world.
3. The Son of God
Another of the evidences used for Jesus' divinity is the application
of the title "Son of God" to Jesus. However, there are numerous
places
in the Old Testament where this title has been given to others:
-God called Israel (Prophet Jacob) His "son" Exodus 4:22-23, " ..
'Thus says the Lord, "Israel is my first-born son"
-God promised to make Prophet David His son in Psalms 89:26-27: "..I
will make him my first-born,."
-Angels are referred to as "sons of God" in The Book of Job 1:6, "Now
there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves
before
the Lord, and Satan also came among them."
-You can also refer to:
1Chro. 22:10
Romans 8:14 Genesis 6: 2-4 Samuel 8:13-14
2Chro. 6:18
Mat. 5:45 Psalms 2:7 Luke 3:38
Some claim that what is unique in the case of Jesus, is that he is
the
only begotten Son of God, while the others are merely "sons of God".
However, God is recorded as saying to Prophet David, in Psalms 2:7,
"I
will tell the decree of the Lord: He said to me, 'You are my son,
today I have begotten you.' "
It should also be noted that nowhere in the Gospels does Jesus
actually call himself "Son of God". Instead, he is recorded to have
repeatedly called himself "Son of man" (e.g. Luke 9:22) innumerable
times.
The expression "son of God" merely meant "Servant of God"; one who,
because of his faithful service, was close and dear to God, as a son
is to a father. Consequently, the use of the term "son of God" should
only be understood from the Semitic symbolic sense of a "servant of
God", and not in the pagan sense of a literal offspring of God. In
the
four Gospels, Jesus is recorded as saying: "Blessed are the peace-
makers; they will be called sons of God."
4. One with God
Those who claim that Jesus was God, hold that he was not a separate
god, but one and the same God incarnate. They draw support for this
belief from different verses in the Bible; fore example, "..I am in
the Father and the Father in me?
These phrases would imply Jesus' divinity. However; Jesus is also
recorded as saying to his disciples, in John 14:20, , "In that day
you
will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you." Thus,
if Jesus' statement "I am in the Father and the Father is in me"
means
that he is God, then so were his disciples. This symbolic statement
means oneness of purpose and not oneness of essence. The symbolic
interpretation is further emphasized in John 17:20-21.
5. "In the beginning was the Word"
John 1:1&14, "1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God...." However, these statements were not
made
by Jesus Christ, nor were they attributed to him by the author of the
Gospel according to John. Consequently, these verses do not
constitute
evidence for Jesus' divinity, especially considering the doubts held
by Christian scholars about the Fourth Gospel. The Bible scholars who
authored The Five Gospels said: "The two pictures painted by John and
the synoptic gospels (i.e., the Gospels of Matthew, Mark & Luke)
cannot both be historically accurate. (see my explanations earlier,
please).
Is The Bible God's Words? (Contradictions)
Is the Bible God's Words? It is really important to start with this
question due to the fact that it is essential to have an authentic
base to start our discussion. My friend, let me be frank with you and
ask you these questions:
-how many versions of the Bible are available nowadays?
-Who has the authority to make any changes in the Bible; whether
deletion or addition?
-Do you know that King James' version 1611 was changed in 1952 with
fifty verses changes?
-In 1971 a number of verses where deleted, who did that?
-My friend, let me make it short and ask you what would be the answer
to this list of Biblical contradictions?
If you feel you can explain one or two, how are you going to explain
the rest; although the following are not all the contradictions in
the
Bible, I am only mentioning the topics and the verses that contradict
with one another:
God good to all, or just a few?
PSA 145:9 JER 13:14
War or Peace?
EXO 15:3 ROM 15:33
Who is the father of Joseph? Jacob Or Heli?
MAT 1:16 LUK 3:23
Who was at the Empty Tomb?
Was it: Mary Magdalene and the other Mary Or Mary Magdalene, and Mary
the mother of James, and Salome Or Mary Magdalene?
MAT 28:1 MAR 16:1 JOH 20:1
Which first--beasts or man?
GEN 1:25 GEN 1:26 GEN 2:18 GEN
2:19
The number of beasts in the ark?
GEN 7:2 GEN 7:8 GEN 7:9
How many stalls and horsemen?
KI1 4:26 CH2 9:25
Is it folly to be wise or not?
PRO 4:7 ECC 1:18 1 Cor.1:19:
Human vs. ghostly impregnation?
ACT 2:30 MAT 1:18
The sins of the father?
ISA 14:21 DEU 24:16
The bat is not a bird and what should be eaten?
LEV 11:13 LEV 11:14 LEV 11:15 LEV 11:16
LEV 11:17 LEV 11:18 LEV 11:19 DEU 14:11
DEU 14:12 DEU 14:13 DEU 14:14 DEU 14:15
DEU 14:16 DEU 14:17 DEU 14:18
Insects do NOT have four feet?
LEV 11:21 LEV 11:22 LEV 11:23
Fowl from waters or ground?
GEN 1:20 GEN 1:21 GEN 2:19
The shape of the earth
ISA 40:22 MAT 4:8
Earth supported?
JOB 26:7 JOB 38:4
Order of creation?
Here is the order in the first (Genesis 1) and the order in (Genesis
2).
Note that there are "days", "evenings", and "mornings" before the Sun
was created.
How orderly were things created?
How satisfied with creation was He?
Moses' personality
Num.12:3: Num.31:14, 17, 18
Righteous live?
Ps.92:12: Isa.57:1: Acts 1:18: Matt.
27:5-7:
Jesus' last words
Matt.27:46-50 Luke23:46 John19:30
Years of famine (seven years OR three years)?
II SAMUEL 24:13 I CHRONICLES 21:11
Moved David to anger; (God OR Satan)?
II SAMUEL 24 I CHRONICLES 21
The GENEALOGY OF JESUS?
In two places in the New Testament the genealogy of Jesus son of Mary
(PBUH) is mentioned.
Matthew 1:6-16 and Luke 3:23-31. Each gives the ancestors of Joseph
the CLAIMED husband
of Mary and Step father of Jesus.
The first one starts from Abraham (verse 2) all the way down to
Jesus.
The second one starts
from Jesus all the way back to Adam. The only common name to these
two
lists between David
and Jesus is JOSEPH, How can this be true? and also How can Jesus
have
a genealogy when all
Muslims and most Christians believe that Jesus had/has no father.
God can be seen?
Exod. 24:9-10 Amos 9:1 Gen. 26:2 John 14:9
Ex. 33:23 Ex. 33:11 Gen. 32:30
God CANNOT be seen?
John 1:18 Ex. 33:20 1 Tim. 6:16
CRUEL, UNMERCIFUL, DESTRUCTIVE, and FEROCIOUS or KIND, MERCIFUL, and
GOOD:
Jer. 13:14 James 5:11 1 Chron. 16:34 Ps.
145:9
1 John 4:16
Tempts?
Gen 22:1 James 1:13
Judas died how?
Matt. 27:5 Acts 1:18
Ascend to heaven?
2 Kings 2:11 John 3:13
What was Jesus' prediction regarding Peter's denial?
Before the [censored] crow - Matthew 26:34
Before the [censored] crow twice - Mark 14:30
How many times did the [censored] crow?
MAR 14:72 MAT 26:74 MAT 26:75 LUK 22:60
LUK 22:61 JOH 13:38 JOH 18:27
Who killed Saul?
SA1 31:4 SA1 31:5 SA1 31:6 SA2 1:15
How many beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount
MAT 5:3 MAT 5:4 MAT
5:5 MAT 5:6
MAT 5:7 MAT 5:8 MAT 5:9 MAT 5:10
MAT 5:11 LUK 6:20 LUK 6:21 LUK 6:22
LUK 6:23
Does every man sin?
KI1 8:46 PRO 20:9 ECC 7:20 JO1 1:10
Who bought potter's field
ACT 1:18 ACT 1:19 MAT 27:6 MAT 27:7
MAT 27:8
Who bears guilt?
GAL 6:2 GAL 6:5
Do you answer a fool?
PRO 26:4 PRO 26:5
How many children did Michal, the daughter of Saul, have?
SA2 6:23 "... no child" SA2 21:8 "...the five sons"
How old was Jehoiachin when he began to reign?
KI2 24:8 ".. eighteen years...three months.."
CH2 36:9 "...eight years ... three months and ten days.."
Marriage?
Proverbs 18:22 1 Corinthians 7 (whole book. See
1,2,27,39,40)
Where was Jesus three days after his baptism?
MAR 1:12 "...And immediately.."
JOH 1:35 "...the next day.."
How many apostles were in office between the resurrection and
ascention?
1 Corinthians 15:5 (12) Matthew 27:3-5 (minus one from 12)
Acts 1:9-26 "Mathias not elected.." until after resurrection)
MAT 28:16
Whom did they see at the tomb?
MAT 28:2 MAT 28:3 MAT 28:4 MAT 28:5
MAR 16:5 LUK 24:4 JOH 20:12
Solomon's overseers?
550 in I Kings 9:23 250 in II Chron 8:10
When did Baasha die?
26th year of the reign of Asa I Kings 16:6-8
36th year of the reign of Asa I 2 Chron 16:1
How old was Ahaziah when he began to reign?
22 in 2 Kings 8:26
42 in 2 Chron 22:2
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Was Jesus Crucified? (The Original Sin)
1. Willingness of Jesus Christ to Die for Our Sins:
Peter and the two sons of Zebedee were with Jesus Christ before the
elders of the people and the chief priests came to take him to
crucify
him. Jesus at this point talked to Peter and the two sons of Zebedee
as in Matthew 26:38 "Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding
sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me." Then
Jesus went a little further way from them and prayed to God as in
Matthew 26:39 "And he went a little farther, and fell on his face,
and
prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass
from
me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."
It is very clear from the above verse in Matthew 26:39 that Jesus had
no intention of dying. In this verse it is shown that Jesus was
praying strongly (Matthew mentions that Jesus repeated these prayer
three time) to have this death removed from him. Had Jesus Christ
been
sent to be crucified he would not have hesitated to be killed at all.
When I relate this to my Christian friends, they tell me that this
hesitation comes from the flesh side of him (in other words he was
tempted), and that his soul which is godly does not have this
hesitation at all. When we look at Matthew 26:38 we see that Jesus is
contradicting this idea by saying, "My soul is exceeding sorrowful,
even unto death." (Matthew 26:38). He himself says that it really his
soul that is hesitating and not his body. These are Jesus' own words.
2. God Answered the prayers of Jesus Christ:
After Jesus made the above mentioned prayer he was answered by God
according to Hebrews 5:7 "Who in the days of his flesh, when he had
offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears
unto
him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he
feared." These words clearly show that when Jesus was praying
strongly
to God, God would grant him his request. The word "heard in that he
feared" (Hebrews 5:7) mean that God granted him what he requested. So
the above verse shows that when Jesus asked of God to "let this cup
pass from" (Matthew 26:39) him, God respond to his prayer and saved
him from death or crucifixion.
3. Three days and three nights in the grave!?
People were asking Jesus Christ if he was going to show them a sign.
He replied by saying that the only sign that they should expect is
the
sign of Jonas. Matthew 12:39-40 "But he answered and said unto them,
An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there
shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. For
as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so
shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of
the earth. For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the
whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights
in the heart of the earth."
- Now let us see if this prophecy came to pass:
Jesus was crucified on Friday, this is certainly known among all
Christians, and that is the reason for calling that Friday by "Good
Friday". Jesus was buried on Friday night. Now let us start counting:
1. Friday night Jesus was buried. This is night number 1.
2. Saturday day Jesus was still in the grave. This is day number 1.
3. Saturday night Jesus was still in the grave. This is night number
2.
Mary Magdalene, very early in the morning before sun rise and after
the Sabbath, went to the see Jesus, and he was not there. The
following verses relate this event:
Mark 16:1-2 "And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary
the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they
might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning the first
day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the
sun. Mark 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man
sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they
were affrighted. Mark 16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted:
Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is
not
here: behold the place where they laid him.
The number of days and nights that Jesus had spent in the heart of
the
earth is 1 day and 2 nights. This clearly challenges what Jesus had
prophesied. When I tell this to my Christian brothers, some of them
responded by saying that what Jesus wanted to really say was that he
will be gone for a while, and not that he will be in the heart of the
earth for three days and three nights. This is clearly not the case.
Had Jesus meant that, he would have said it, but it is clear that he
wanted the people to know that this was a sign (miracle) and that it
will be like Joans' sign, and that he will be in the heart of the
earth for three days and three nights. These were his own words!!
Why Would Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
According to the Christian doctrine, Jesus died on the cross as a
sacrifice for our sins. The idea here is that every human is born
with
sins, or that all humans will sin, and therefore it was necessary
that
someone as pure as Jesus would be the crucified to nullify these
sins.
The question is; why does anyone have to die for our sins when God,
the All-Merciful, could as easily give us forgiveness if we ask for
it? Isn't God the one who makes the rules? Why does He have to make
someone suffer for our sins or for someone else's sins? Isn't that
unjust of Him? According to the Bible the way to redemption could be
obtained without the need for sacrifice. The Bible says:
Ezekiel 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not
bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the
iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon
him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Ezekiel 18:21 But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he
hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful
and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Clearly the soul that sins shall die. Clearly that no one shall bear
the iniquity (sins) of others. So Jesus cannot bear the sins of
others
either. If one is righteous then it shall be upon him, and if one
commits a sin then it shall be upon him, and not on Jesus. Finally,
the way to repentance and forgiveness is by turning from all sins,
doing what is right, and keeping the commandments.
Also we see the same message given by Solomon. He says in the book of
Ecclesiastes 12:13 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of
man." This is the whole message, and this is the conclusion of
messages. It is that one should fear God, and keep the commandments,
and nothing else.
Again in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my
name,
shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from
their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive
their sin, and will heal their land." This clearly states that to
seek
forgiveness from God we have to humble ourselves, pray and seek God,
and turn away from wickedness.
Finally the Bible says in Samuel 15:22 "And Samuel said, Hath the
LORD
as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the
voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to
hearken than the fat of rams." This clearly states that obeying God
is
better that sacrifice whether this sacrifice is of objects, animals,
or humans, or any other type. What God likes is for us to heed and
obey Him, and if that is what God likes then it is not of Him to come
later and change his mind, and change his ways. God says in the Holy
Qur'an, "Verily God is All-Knowing, All-Wise" (Ch 9: Vr 28).
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Some Statements From The New Testament and the Old Testament That
are
Practiced By Muslims Only
Genesis 17:1-4
Abraham's prayer and prostration
Numbers 20:6
Mosses' prayer
Matthew 26:36-39
Jesus' prayer
Genesis 21:4
The circumcision
Leviticus 12: 3
The circumcision
Deuteronomy 14:8
Forbidding of eating pigs
Leviticus 11:5
Forbidding of eating pigs
Leviticus 10:8-11
Forbidding of Alcoholic drink
Matthew 5:27
Forbidding of adultery
Psalm 48:6
David talks about Makkah (Baca) as mentioned in the Qur'an 48:24
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How Did They Become Muslims?
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References
www.islam-guide.com
www.iad.org
www.al-sunnah.com/
www.al-sunnah.com/islam1.
www.islaam.com
www.beconvinced.com
http://info.uah.edu/msa/quranYusufali.html
www.islamzine.com
www.islamicwebguide.com
www.islam.org
www.beconvinced.com
www.theislamicmail.com