The document provides information about Allah and key differences between Islam and Christianity. It notes that while Muslims see Allah as the God of Abraham, Christians see key differences in that Allah is described as a god of judgment, force, reward and strict morals, but not love. The 5 pillars of Islam are explained. Caution is advised against stereotyping Muslims as terrorists, but that Christians have a duty to evangelize in contrast to the approach of Islamic conquest.

1. Allah: The God of Islam
Is the god of Islam
the same God we worship?
Is Allah the God of Abraham?

2. Deuteronomy 32:31-32
31 For their rock is not like our Rock, Even our
enemies themselves being judges. 32 For their vine
is of the vine of Sodom And of the fields of
Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of gall, Their
clusters are bitter.
Moses was speaking about the pagans in the land
around Israel.
Their god is not like our God.

3. The Terms
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There is some confusion about the terms
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ALLAH = The name for the god of Islam
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ISLAM = The religion which follows
Mohammed
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MUSLIM = One who is a follower of
Mohammed
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QUR'AN (Koran) = The writings of
Mohammed

4. Why study Islam?
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Power of oil – Saudi Arabia is spending $50
million in USA to promote Islam
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37 nations – Islam is the majority religion
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1 billion Muslims in the world (20%)
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Over 4 million in US
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Islam = 5th largest religious group in US
(Actually the 3rd largest in active members)

5. The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.

6. The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca

7. The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3.Fasting – during the month of Ramadan

8. The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3.Fasting – in the month of Ramadan
4.Give alms to help needy

9. The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his
prophet.
2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3. Fasting – in the month of Ramadan
4. Give alms to help needy
5.Pilgrimage to Mecca in your lifetime

10. Allah: The God of Islam
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There is only one God
−They reject the trinity
− They reject Jesus as the Son of God
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They accept Jesus as one of 28 prophets
− 6 Great Prophets – Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed
− Mohammed, the promised Comforter,
was born in 570

11. Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah is a god of:
− Judgment – against all who oppose
Islam
− Justice – against all Christians and
Jews (they are “infidels” in the Qur'an)
− Force – Not evangelistic, but they
conquer by force

12. Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah is a god of Reward –
− For faithful to the Qur'an – heaven
− Heaven is a place of running water,
shade, good food, soft couches,
beautiful women – as many as a man
desires
− For those who die in battle(Jihad)
− “Believers make war on the infidels
who dwell around you.” Qur'an

13. Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah is a god of strict Morals –
−Adultery, theft, alcohol, immodest dress
− Pornography, smoking
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Allah is NOT a god of Love –
− Islam is the only world religion not
based on love

14. How to talk to Muslims
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Qur'an recognizes Jesus as one the great prophets
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Qur'an says that we must obey the prophets
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Qur'an contradicts itself on the death of Christ
− One passage denies the death of Jesus
− Another passage admits the death of Jesus
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Turn the discussion to:
− We must obey the prophet Jesus
− We must teach others – evangelize, convert

15. Caution
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Not all Muslims are violent radicals
− Just as there are radicals who claim to be
Christians
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Millions of Muslims are gentle, kind, friendly
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They try to live upright, moral lives
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Do not assume that every Muslim is a terrorist
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ALSO: Do not assume that they will listen to the
Bible or the teachings of Jesus

16. Finally:
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While they do not evangelize – they conquer
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If we do not evangelize:
− We are not much different
− We will dwindle
− They will continue to grow by conquest