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The Teachings of Islam. Is this the Truth?. Structure. Similarities between Islamic beliefs and the Christadelphians Where Islamic beliefs differ with those of Christadelphians The Prophet Muhammad & Qur’anic Revelation The Fire of Hell & Ibl îs (Satan) Continuous Open Prayer Conclusions.
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The Teachings of Islam Is this the Truth?
Structure • Similarities between Islamic beliefs and the Christadelphians • Where Islamic beliefs differ with those of Christadelphians • The Prophet Muhammad & Qur’anic Revelation • The Fire of Hell & Iblîs (Satan) • Continuous Open Prayer • Conclusions
One God not a Trinity The Bible Jesus Christ (Isa) Angels The Resurrection The Judgement Regular Prayer (Salah) Charity (Zakaah) The goodness & severity of God Adam, Eve & The Garden of Eden Moses & the Law The Virgin Birth The promises to Abraham Similarities
Islam The Prophet Muhammed Angels are lower than men Everlasting punishment in Hell Iblîs (Satan) Much Open Prayer, towards Mecca Christadelphian The last book was Revelation Men are lower than Angels Hell Fire was a place outside Jerusalem Satan is a Hebrew word meaning Adversary Prayer should not be open, and towards Jerusalem Differences
Other Differences • Men’s head coverings • In Eden man was honoured not cursed • Paying Tribute • Paradise the place of reward • Angels can disobey God • Jesus was a Prophet, not the Son of God
The Prophet Muhammad • 570-632 A.D. • Born in Mecca on the Arabian peninsula • Originally a Shepherd and trader • The founder of Islam • Fled from persecution to Medina in 622; the flight ‘Hijrah’ marks the beginning of Islam
Qur’anic Revelation • First Revelation revealed in AD 610 • Series of Revelations continued until 632 when he died. • Received through the angel Jibra’el (Gabriel) • Collected together after his death to form the Koran.
Testing Authenticity • The Apostle John instructs, "believe not every spirit, but try the spirits..." (1 John 4:1) • Paul admonishes, "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thess. 5:21) • This is the test to be applied to Muhammad's, Book of Qur’an
Surah Al-Baqareth v34. “Remember when we said to the angels: Prostrate yourselves before Adam. And they prostrated accept Iblîs (Satan), he refused and was proud” Psalm 8:4-5 “What is man … for thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” Are Men Higher/Lower than Angels?
Âl-'Imrân v4 “Truly, those who disbelieve in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, for them there is a severe torment; and Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Able of Retribution.” Romans 6 verse 23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Hell Fire Torments
Gehenna Mark 9v38-50 The Jews turned the Hinnom Valley into the city dump where garbage and anything deemed unclean (including the bodies of executed criminals) was incinerated. For that purpose, a fire was kept constantly burning there.
Al-Mâ'idah v58 “And when you proclaim the call for As-Salât [call for the prayer (Adhân)], they take it (but) as a mockery and fun; that is because they are a people who understand not.” Mathew 6:7 “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Continuous Open Prayer
Al-Baqarah v144 “Verily! We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's SAW) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid- al-Harâm (at Makkah).” Prayer Towards Mecca Daniel 6 verse 10 “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.”
Al-A'râf verse 200 “And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaitân (Satan) then seek refuge with Allâh. Verily, He is All-Hearer, All-Knower” James 1 verse 14 “Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” Iblîs (Satan)
Further Books? “If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book” (Revelation 22:18) " And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. " (Revelation 22:10)
Conclusions • The Quran Contradicts: • The Bible • Clear Bible Teachings • God cannot contradict Himself or change His mind “...Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” (James 1 verse 17) • Islam is a in error
Why? An-Nisâ’ V44 “Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the book (the Jews), purchasing the wrong path, and wish that you should go astray from the Right Path.”
The Jew is God’s Chosen People Genesis 17 verse 20 “And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.”