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Rules to remember

This resource provides a brief overview of the relationship between Arabs and Muslims, emphasizing that not all Arabs are Muslim and that the term "Arab" historically referred to Bedouin tribes and those who speak Arabic. It also highlights the significant number of Muslims in various countries, showcasing the diversity within the Muslim population. The intention is to offer a Christian viewpoint while acknowledging the complexity of religious identities without promoting or criticizing other beliefs.

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Rules to remember

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  1. Rules to remember • I am a Christian – I may say that another religion believes something, but I am NOT promoting their beliefs • I am not an expert! • I will NOT be able to answer every question • I DO have a full time job and a life – so I will not be able to research everything you want to know

  2. Arabs • A term sometimes used to describe Muslims • Originally meant one of the bedouin tribes • Later used to describe those who spoke Arabic • In Hebrew “Arava” meant wilderness • “Arev-rav” means large group of mixed people • Other Semitic languages terms “west” “sunset”, “mingle”, “merchant”, “raven”

  3. Arab does not equal Muslim • Indonesia 204,847,000 (88.1%) • Pakistan 178,097,000 (96.4%) • India 177,286,000 (14.6%) • Bangladesh 145,312,000 (90.4%) • Nigeria 75,728,000 (47.9%) • Iran 74,819,000 (99.6%) • Turkey 74,660,000 (98.6%) • Egypt 73,746,000 (90%) • Algeria 34,780,000 (98.2%) • Morocco 32,381,000 (99.9%) • Iraq 31,108,000 (98.9%) • Sudan 30,855,000 (97%)[75]

  4. Afghanistan 29,047,000 (99.8%) • Ethiopia 28,721,000 (33.8%) • Uzbekistan 26,833,000 (96.5%) • Saudi Arabia 25,493,000 (97.1%) • Yemen 24,023,000 (99.0%) • China 23,308,000 (1.8%) • Syria 20,895,000 (92.8%) • Malaysia 17,139,000 (61.4%) • Russia 16,379,000 (11.7%) • Niger 15,627,000 (98.3%)

  5. What “theologians” say

  6. Another view

  7. Christianity Dark Blue = 33-325 ADLight Blue = 325-600 AD

  8. IslamRed = 622-632AD, Orange = 632-661 AD, Yellow 661-750 AD

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