This document discusses biblical prophecies about Muhammad and provides accounts of scholars who attested to Muhammad being foretold. It discusses:
1) Early Jews and Christians in Arabia who were awaiting a prophet. Some early figures like Buhaira and Waraqah who recognized Muhammad.
2) Old Testament prophecies like in Deuteronomy 18:18 about a prophet coming from the brethren of the Jews, like Moses. Muhammad fits this prophecy as an Arab.
3) New Testament prophecies, examining the "Comforter" mentioned in John 14:16 and how it refers to Muhammad rather than Jesus.
4) Accounts of scholars such as former priest Abdul-Ahad Dawud
This document discusses the Islamic faith as the Abrahamic mystery of Ishmael and its roots in Biblical scripture. It notes that Abraham was a monotheist chosen by God to be a father of many nations, and that both Ishmael and Isaac inherited this pure monotheistic belief. It then provides examples of Islamic faith and practices that have prototypes or parallels in the Bible, such as the Shahadah (declaration of faith in God) and the importance of prayer in Islam.
Christianity the original and present realityhsto30
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
Publishers Note
All the praise is due to Allâh, Who has guided us to His straight
path. We seek His forgiveness and we seek refuge in Him from
the evil of our own selves and our bad deeds.
‘Christianity – the Original and the Present Reality’ is a brief treatise
in which the author has attempted to open the Christians’
eyes to the true reality of their erroneous beliefs and to guide
them to the Truth.
All the Messengers of Allâh had tried their best, to convey the
correct creed to their peoples. Prophet ‘Isa, or Jesus, was also
among those upright Messengers who strove hard to guide his
people to the Truth, but most of them followed their whims and
desires and thus went astray.
Believing in the Oneness of Allâh is a basic fundamental in Islam.
This belief establishes the relationship between human beings and
their Rubb (Lord). As Muslims we firmly believe that Allâh is our
Creator, Sustainer and the true God; only He has the right to be
worshipped. There is no partner with Him. He has the free hand
in the disposal of all affairs.
I am thankful to Br. Muhammad bin ‘Abdullah As-Saheem who
has written this booklet in the Arabic language and given us permission
to translate it into English. I pray to Allâh to render this
booklet beneficial and be a source of guidance and blessing in
both this world and the Hereafter.
I also appreciate Darussalam’s staff, who spared no effort to
complete this work in a very good manner.
General Manager: Abdul Malik Mujahid
BOOK CONTENTS--
-Publishers Note
-Introduction
-The Origin of Christianity
-Christ, the Messiah — Son of Allâh
-Christ — The Second Element of the Holy
-Trinity
-The Divine as one with Humanity
-Allâh is a Holy Trinity
-The Crucifixion
-Christ died on the Cross
-The Lord’s Supper (The Eucharist)
-Bibliography and References of Books of
-Some Christians Who accepted Islam
Christianity The Original And The Present Realityzakir2012
The original message of Christianity affirmed monotheism and proclaimed Jesus as a prophet. However, over time Christianity incorporated beliefs that deviated from monotheism, such as the divinity of Jesus as the son of God or part of a holy trinity. The document examines whether these current Christian beliefs are supported by the original teachings of Jesus in the Torah and Gospels or represent a distortion from the original message.
The document provides an introduction to Bible study. It discusses:
1. Having the right heart attitude including a new heart, hungry heart, obedient heart, and humble heart.
2. Having the right conviction including that the Bible is God's word and conveys God's message.
3. Having the right tools including a good Bible translation, notebook, and reference materials.
4. Having the right method which involves three steps - observation to discover what the Scripture says, interpretation to discover what it means, and application to discover what it means for us. The document encourages careful, methodical Bible study to discover the original intended meaning.
Jesus is regarded as a great prophet in Islam, but not the son of God. The Quran discusses Jesus's miraculous birth to Mary and emphasizes that God created Jesus without a father. It recounts the story of Mary conceiving Jesus and withdrawing to a distant place until giving birth. When Mary brought the newborn Jesus to her people, they were astonished and accused her of wrongdoing, which Jesus defended her against as a child. The Quran refutes that Jesus is the son of God, affirming he is the servant and prophet of God, and was born of the virgin Mary.
1. The document summarizes a sermon given on Moses' last days based on passages in Deuteronomy 32-34.
2. Key points included Moses viewing the Promised Land before his death, the song of Moses that will be sung in heaven, Michael disputing with Satan over Moses' body, and Moses appearing at the transfiguration of Jesus.
3. The sermon emphasized lessons about eternal life, God fulfilling his promises, and believers having hope beyond physical death.
En a comparison_between_islam_christianity_and_judaism_and_the_choice_between...Arab Muslim
The document provides a comparative analysis of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism across multiple sections. It begins by defining "People of the Book" as Christians and Jews who received revealed religions that deviated over time. While media portrays Christianity and Judaism as aligned, their beliefs contradict - Christians believe Jesus is divine while Jews reject his prophethood. Both see the other as an obstacle and await different messianic figures to achieve domination. The document then examines doctrines of God, prophets, scriptures and more in each faith, finding inconsistencies and alterations over time that call their validity into question. It aims to clarify differences between the faiths so readers can determine the most accurate path based on evidence.
This document discusses the Islamic faith as the Abrahamic mystery of Ishmael and its roots in Biblical scripture. It notes that Abraham was a monotheist chosen by God to be a father of many nations, and that both Ishmael and Isaac inherited this pure monotheistic belief. It then provides examples of Islamic faith and practices that have prototypes or parallels in the Bible, such as the Shahadah (declaration of faith in God) and the importance of prayer in Islam.
Christianity the original and present realityhsto30
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
Publishers Note
All the praise is due to Allâh, Who has guided us to His straight
path. We seek His forgiveness and we seek refuge in Him from
the evil of our own selves and our bad deeds.
‘Christianity – the Original and the Present Reality’ is a brief treatise
in which the author has attempted to open the Christians’
eyes to the true reality of their erroneous beliefs and to guide
them to the Truth.
All the Messengers of Allâh had tried their best, to convey the
correct creed to their peoples. Prophet ‘Isa, or Jesus, was also
among those upright Messengers who strove hard to guide his
people to the Truth, but most of them followed their whims and
desires and thus went astray.
Believing in the Oneness of Allâh is a basic fundamental in Islam.
This belief establishes the relationship between human beings and
their Rubb (Lord). As Muslims we firmly believe that Allâh is our
Creator, Sustainer and the true God; only He has the right to be
worshipped. There is no partner with Him. He has the free hand
in the disposal of all affairs.
I am thankful to Br. Muhammad bin ‘Abdullah As-Saheem who
has written this booklet in the Arabic language and given us permission
to translate it into English. I pray to Allâh to render this
booklet beneficial and be a source of guidance and blessing in
both this world and the Hereafter.
I also appreciate Darussalam’s staff, who spared no effort to
complete this work in a very good manner.
General Manager: Abdul Malik Mujahid
BOOK CONTENTS--
-Publishers Note
-Introduction
-The Origin of Christianity
-Christ, the Messiah — Son of Allâh
-Christ — The Second Element of the Holy
-Trinity
-The Divine as one with Humanity
-Allâh is a Holy Trinity
-The Crucifixion
-Christ died on the Cross
-The Lord’s Supper (The Eucharist)
-Bibliography and References of Books of
-Some Christians Who accepted Islam
Christianity The Original And The Present Realityzakir2012
The original message of Christianity affirmed monotheism and proclaimed Jesus as a prophet. However, over time Christianity incorporated beliefs that deviated from monotheism, such as the divinity of Jesus as the son of God or part of a holy trinity. The document examines whether these current Christian beliefs are supported by the original teachings of Jesus in the Torah and Gospels or represent a distortion from the original message.
The document provides an introduction to Bible study. It discusses:
1. Having the right heart attitude including a new heart, hungry heart, obedient heart, and humble heart.
2. Having the right conviction including that the Bible is God's word and conveys God's message.
3. Having the right tools including a good Bible translation, notebook, and reference materials.
4. Having the right method which involves three steps - observation to discover what the Scripture says, interpretation to discover what it means, and application to discover what it means for us. The document encourages careful, methodical Bible study to discover the original intended meaning.
Jesus is regarded as a great prophet in Islam, but not the son of God. The Quran discusses Jesus's miraculous birth to Mary and emphasizes that God created Jesus without a father. It recounts the story of Mary conceiving Jesus and withdrawing to a distant place until giving birth. When Mary brought the newborn Jesus to her people, they were astonished and accused her of wrongdoing, which Jesus defended her against as a child. The Quran refutes that Jesus is the son of God, affirming he is the servant and prophet of God, and was born of the virgin Mary.
1. The document summarizes a sermon given on Moses' last days based on passages in Deuteronomy 32-34.
2. Key points included Moses viewing the Promised Land before his death, the song of Moses that will be sung in heaven, Michael disputing with Satan over Moses' body, and Moses appearing at the transfiguration of Jesus.
3. The sermon emphasized lessons about eternal life, God fulfilling his promises, and believers having hope beyond physical death.
En a comparison_between_islam_christianity_and_judaism_and_the_choice_between...Arab Muslim
The document provides a comparative analysis of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism across multiple sections. It begins by defining "People of the Book" as Christians and Jews who received revealed religions that deviated over time. While media portrays Christianity and Judaism as aligned, their beliefs contradict - Christians believe Jesus is divine while Jews reject his prophethood. Both see the other as an obstacle and await different messianic figures to achieve domination. The document then examines doctrines of God, prophets, scriptures and more in each faith, finding inconsistencies and alterations over time that call their validity into question. It aims to clarify differences between the faiths so readers can determine the most accurate path based on evidence.
The Quran presents Jesus as a great prophet who was neither divine nor the son of God. It acknowledges his miraculous birth to Mary but emphasizes he was fully human. Jesus's mission was to spread God's message, confirm the Torah, and announce the coming of Muhammad. The Quran rejects the Christian concepts of Trinity and Jesus's crucifixion, stating he was raised alive to heaven and will return before the Day of Judgment. It portrays Jesus as a link in the chain of prophets beginning with Adam and culminating with Muhammad, who fulfilled Jesus's prophecy of a counselor to come.
En a comparison_between_islam_christianity_and_judaism_and_the_choice_between...Arab Muslim
This document provides a comparative analysis of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism across multiple areas:
- It defines "People of the Book" as Christians and Jews who received revealed religions but deviated from their original teachings.
- While Christians and Jews portray unity against Islam, their beliefs are opposed - Christians believe in the divinity of Christ while Jews deny his prophethood.
- The document examines doctrines around God's lordship in each faith, finding the Jewish Torah attributes derogatory things to God. It also explores views of prophets, scriptures and their evolution/corruption over time.
- Overall, the document aims to clarify beliefs and identify the faith whose teachings remain most
ARS sponsored a class intended to help us to understand Islam. The teachers were Dan Conder and Dr. John Oakes. The class was 5/4/2013 in Gardena, CA. See below for class outline and more information.
The prominent religions of southwest asiaIngridGero
The three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - all originated in the Middle East. They share some key similarities, such as belief in one God and recognition of Abraham as a prophet, but also have important differences in their holy texts, places of worship, and views of religious figures like Jesus. All three religions tie their origins to the land of Israel and city of Jerusalem, contributing to ongoing religious and political tensions in the region.
THE REALITY OF GOD'S PRESENCE AND SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTIONhuldahministry
If miracles happened as written in the Bible, we should always be expectant that they could happen now to those who seek God because God is an unchanging God through the ages...
This document contains an outline for a sermon focusing on Genesis 5. The outline provides background information on sources and authors, defines key terms, and discusses the genealogies listed in Genesis 5. It notes that Genesis 5 lists the descendants of Adam through Seth until Noah, and some individuals such as Enoch lived exceptionally long lives. The outline also discusses controversies around interpreting the Genesis genealogies and whether they allow for gaps in the timeline between generations.
The document discusses the concept of discipleship in various religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It emphasizes that true discipleship means following God's will through faith and opening one's spiritual senses through practices like prayer, living for others, witnessing, tithing, and studying holy texts. Successful disciples throughout history overcame doubts and obstacles by following their inner voice in fulfilling God's providence.
Muhammad (pbuh) became a prophet and messenger of God through revelations from the Angel Gabriel over 23 years. At age 40, while meditating in a cave, Muhammad received his first revelation from God. He faced persecution for preaching the truths revealed to him but was eventually able to establish Islam in Arabia before his death at age 63.
The document summarizes a lecture given by Ahmed Deedat comparing prophecies about Muhammad and Jesus in the Bible. It describes Deedat's interview with a Dutch Reformed Church minister where Deedat argues that Muhammad, not Jesus, fits the description of the prophet foretold by Moses in Deuteronomy 18:18 that God would raise up for the Israelites "like unto thee." Deedat provides eight arguments for why Muhammad is more like Moses than Jesus, including having parents, marrying, and being accepted by his people. The minister is unable to counter Deedat's arguments that the Bible supports Muhammad's prophetic calling.
AFTER INACCURATE PREDICTIONS OF COVID-19 AND THE US ELECTIONhuldahministry
In his very first day in office, 46th US President Joe Biden reversed his predecessor Trump’s policies.Some rabbis see the coronavirus’ crown-like appearance as a sign of the preparation for the Davidic dynasty, now that American democracy is collapsing...
This document provides an overview of Islam, including its core beliefs and practices. It discusses that Islam is a monotheistic faith followed by over 1 billion people worldwide. The five pillars of Islam are outlined as the framework of the Muslim life: the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salah), almsgiving (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Key figures in Islam such as the Prophet Muhammad and important sites like the Kaaba in Mecca are also described.
1) Islam is the religion of submission to the will of God. The Quran teaches that Islam is the religion of all prophets including Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad.
2) Many people today follow religions out of tradition rather than personal conviction. With advances in knowledge, one should choose a religion based on understanding and evidence rather than tradition alone.
3) Religions are often named after their founders like Christianity after Jesus and Buddhism after Buddha. However, Islam means submission to God and does not reference a human founder, as it is the religion established by God since the time of Abraham.
1) The document discusses Bible prophecies about the coming of Prophet Muhammad. It examines passages from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy that are believed by some scholars to refer to Muhammad.
2) The passages describe the prophesied prophet coming from among the brethren of the Israelites, being like Moses, and having God's words put in his mouth. The document analyzes how these descriptions fit Muhammad but not Jesus.
3) It also discusses early Jewish and Christian religious scholars from before and during Muhammad's time who recognized from these prophecies that Muhammad was the final prophet foretold in the scriptures.
Prophet muhammad in the bible moses foretells the coming of muhammadAdnan Ali Raja
1) The document discusses several verses from the Old Testament that Muslims believe predict the coming of the prophet Muhammad, including Deuteronomy 18:18 which refers to raising up "a prophet from among their brethren."
2) It analyzes how Muhammad fits the description of being "like unto Moses" in several ways, such as having a human father and mother, marrying and having children, and being accepted as a prophet by his people, unlike Jesus.
3) The document argues that the "brethren" referred to are the Arabs, as they are descended from Abraham's son Ishmael, making Muhammad a fulfillment of the prophecy.
The document discusses several Bible prophecies that are claimed to reference the coming of the Prophet Muhammad. It examines passages about God's promises to Abraham and Ishmael, Ishmael being promised to become a great nation, and prophecies in Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Habakkuk, and elsewhere claimed to reference Muhammad. The document argues that Muhammad fulfilled prophecies of a prophet like Moses from among the Israelites' brethren, and of someone in whose mouth God would put his words.
Most Common Questions Asked By Christian Missionaries Against Islam (Zakir Naik)zakir2012
This document discusses common questions asked by Christian missionaries against Islam, specifically addressing whether the Quran was plagiarized from the Bible. It provides several arguments against this claim:
1) Muhammad was illiterate so could not have copied from existing texts.
2) The Arabic version of the Bible did not exist at Muhammad's time.
3) Similarities between texts do not prove copying, but reflect a common divine source.
4) Muslims believe in all God's revelations, including the Torah, Psalms, Gospel and Quran.
The Quran and the Holy Bible Compared - Lesson 01Rick Bruderick
These two books are held in great reverence by billions of people. It's valuable to research them, to understand the words that are influence the lives of so many.
This document provides an introduction and acknowledgments for a book about the Promised Prophet of the Bible. It discusses:
- Thanking those involved in the project, including translators, proofreaders, and supporters.
- Stating the importance of proving the prophethood of Muhammad to spread the message of Islam.
- Noting that the Bible contains prophecies about a final prophet that Muslims believe refer to Muhammad, while Jews still await him and Christians believe it was Jesus.
- Explaining that the book will use Biblical sources as references to find evidence for Muhammad's prophethood.
Islam is not the name of some unique religion presented for the first time by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who should, on that account be called the founder of Islam.
The Qur'an states that Islam - the complete submission of man before his one and only Unique Creator - is the one and only faith and way of life consistently revealed by God to humankind from the very beginning. Noah, Solomon, David, Abraham, Moses, Isaac and Jesus - prophets who appeared at different times and places - all propagated the same faith and conveyed the same message of Tawheed (Oneness of God), Risaalat (Prophethood) and Aakhirah (the Hereafter). These prophets of God were not founders of different religions to be named after them. They were each reiterating the message and faith of their predecessors.
However, Muhammad (pbuh) was the last Prophet of God. God revived through him the same genuine faith which had been conveyed by all His Prophets. Since there was to be no messenger after Muhammad (pbuh), the Book revealed to him (i.e. the Qur'an) was preserved word for word so that it should be a source of guidance for all times.
"Verily, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad (S)) the Book (this Quran) for mankind in truth. So whosoever accepts the guidance, it is only for his own self, and whosoever goes astray, he goes astray only for his (own) loss. And you (O Muhammad (S)) are not a Wakeel (trustee or disposer of affairs, or manager) over them." (The Noble Quran 39:41)
This document provides an overview of Judaism and compares some of its key teachings and texts to the Divine Principle. It discusses the main books of the Jewish Bible (Tanakh), including the Torah, Nevi'im, and K'tuvim. It then examines the Torah in more detail, including its origins, contents, and significance in Judaism and Christianity. The document also explores Jewish mystical traditions like the Talmud, Midrash, and Kabbalah. It compares concepts in Judaism like the Messiah to explanations in the Divine Principle. Finally, it notes some similarities and differences between Judaism and the theology of Sun Myung Moon in areas like revelations, salvation, and
The Quran presents Jesus as a great prophet who was neither divine nor the son of God. It acknowledges his miraculous birth to Mary but emphasizes he was fully human. Jesus's mission was to spread God's message, confirm the Torah, and announce the coming of Muhammad. The Quran rejects the Christian concepts of Trinity and Jesus's crucifixion, stating he was raised alive to heaven and will return before the Day of Judgment. It portrays Jesus as a link in the chain of prophets beginning with Adam and culminating with Muhammad, who fulfilled Jesus's prophecy of a counselor to come.
En a comparison_between_islam_christianity_and_judaism_and_the_choice_between...Arab Muslim
This document provides a comparative analysis of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism across multiple areas:
- It defines "People of the Book" as Christians and Jews who received revealed religions but deviated from their original teachings.
- While Christians and Jews portray unity against Islam, their beliefs are opposed - Christians believe in the divinity of Christ while Jews deny his prophethood.
- The document examines doctrines around God's lordship in each faith, finding the Jewish Torah attributes derogatory things to God. It also explores views of prophets, scriptures and their evolution/corruption over time.
- Overall, the document aims to clarify beliefs and identify the faith whose teachings remain most
ARS sponsored a class intended to help us to understand Islam. The teachers were Dan Conder and Dr. John Oakes. The class was 5/4/2013 in Gardena, CA. See below for class outline and more information.
The prominent religions of southwest asiaIngridGero
The three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - all originated in the Middle East. They share some key similarities, such as belief in one God and recognition of Abraham as a prophet, but also have important differences in their holy texts, places of worship, and views of religious figures like Jesus. All three religions tie their origins to the land of Israel and city of Jerusalem, contributing to ongoing religious and political tensions in the region.
THE REALITY OF GOD'S PRESENCE AND SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTIONhuldahministry
If miracles happened as written in the Bible, we should always be expectant that they could happen now to those who seek God because God is an unchanging God through the ages...
This document contains an outline for a sermon focusing on Genesis 5. The outline provides background information on sources and authors, defines key terms, and discusses the genealogies listed in Genesis 5. It notes that Genesis 5 lists the descendants of Adam through Seth until Noah, and some individuals such as Enoch lived exceptionally long lives. The outline also discusses controversies around interpreting the Genesis genealogies and whether they allow for gaps in the timeline between generations.
The document discusses the concept of discipleship in various religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It emphasizes that true discipleship means following God's will through faith and opening one's spiritual senses through practices like prayer, living for others, witnessing, tithing, and studying holy texts. Successful disciples throughout history overcame doubts and obstacles by following their inner voice in fulfilling God's providence.
Muhammad (pbuh) became a prophet and messenger of God through revelations from the Angel Gabriel over 23 years. At age 40, while meditating in a cave, Muhammad received his first revelation from God. He faced persecution for preaching the truths revealed to him but was eventually able to establish Islam in Arabia before his death at age 63.
The document summarizes a lecture given by Ahmed Deedat comparing prophecies about Muhammad and Jesus in the Bible. It describes Deedat's interview with a Dutch Reformed Church minister where Deedat argues that Muhammad, not Jesus, fits the description of the prophet foretold by Moses in Deuteronomy 18:18 that God would raise up for the Israelites "like unto thee." Deedat provides eight arguments for why Muhammad is more like Moses than Jesus, including having parents, marrying, and being accepted by his people. The minister is unable to counter Deedat's arguments that the Bible supports Muhammad's prophetic calling.
AFTER INACCURATE PREDICTIONS OF COVID-19 AND THE US ELECTIONhuldahministry
In his very first day in office, 46th US President Joe Biden reversed his predecessor Trump’s policies.Some rabbis see the coronavirus’ crown-like appearance as a sign of the preparation for the Davidic dynasty, now that American democracy is collapsing...
This document provides an overview of Islam, including its core beliefs and practices. It discusses that Islam is a monotheistic faith followed by over 1 billion people worldwide. The five pillars of Islam are outlined as the framework of the Muslim life: the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salah), almsgiving (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Key figures in Islam such as the Prophet Muhammad and important sites like the Kaaba in Mecca are also described.
1) Islam is the religion of submission to the will of God. The Quran teaches that Islam is the religion of all prophets including Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad.
2) Many people today follow religions out of tradition rather than personal conviction. With advances in knowledge, one should choose a religion based on understanding and evidence rather than tradition alone.
3) Religions are often named after their founders like Christianity after Jesus and Buddhism after Buddha. However, Islam means submission to God and does not reference a human founder, as it is the religion established by God since the time of Abraham.
1) The document discusses Bible prophecies about the coming of Prophet Muhammad. It examines passages from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy that are believed by some scholars to refer to Muhammad.
2) The passages describe the prophesied prophet coming from among the brethren of the Israelites, being like Moses, and having God's words put in his mouth. The document analyzes how these descriptions fit Muhammad but not Jesus.
3) It also discusses early Jewish and Christian religious scholars from before and during Muhammad's time who recognized from these prophecies that Muhammad was the final prophet foretold in the scriptures.
Prophet muhammad in the bible moses foretells the coming of muhammadAdnan Ali Raja
1) The document discusses several verses from the Old Testament that Muslims believe predict the coming of the prophet Muhammad, including Deuteronomy 18:18 which refers to raising up "a prophet from among their brethren."
2) It analyzes how Muhammad fits the description of being "like unto Moses" in several ways, such as having a human father and mother, marrying and having children, and being accepted as a prophet by his people, unlike Jesus.
3) The document argues that the "brethren" referred to are the Arabs, as they are descended from Abraham's son Ishmael, making Muhammad a fulfillment of the prophecy.
The document discusses several Bible prophecies that are claimed to reference the coming of the Prophet Muhammad. It examines passages about God's promises to Abraham and Ishmael, Ishmael being promised to become a great nation, and prophecies in Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Habakkuk, and elsewhere claimed to reference Muhammad. The document argues that Muhammad fulfilled prophecies of a prophet like Moses from among the Israelites' brethren, and of someone in whose mouth God would put his words.
Most Common Questions Asked By Christian Missionaries Against Islam (Zakir Naik)zakir2012
This document discusses common questions asked by Christian missionaries against Islam, specifically addressing whether the Quran was plagiarized from the Bible. It provides several arguments against this claim:
1) Muhammad was illiterate so could not have copied from existing texts.
2) The Arabic version of the Bible did not exist at Muhammad's time.
3) Similarities between texts do not prove copying, but reflect a common divine source.
4) Muslims believe in all God's revelations, including the Torah, Psalms, Gospel and Quran.
The Quran and the Holy Bible Compared - Lesson 01Rick Bruderick
These two books are held in great reverence by billions of people. It's valuable to research them, to understand the words that are influence the lives of so many.
This document provides an introduction and acknowledgments for a book about the Promised Prophet of the Bible. It discusses:
- Thanking those involved in the project, including translators, proofreaders, and supporters.
- Stating the importance of proving the prophethood of Muhammad to spread the message of Islam.
- Noting that the Bible contains prophecies about a final prophet that Muslims believe refer to Muhammad, while Jews still await him and Christians believe it was Jesus.
- Explaining that the book will use Biblical sources as references to find evidence for Muhammad's prophethood.
Islam is not the name of some unique religion presented for the first time by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who should, on that account be called the founder of Islam.
The Qur'an states that Islam - the complete submission of man before his one and only Unique Creator - is the one and only faith and way of life consistently revealed by God to humankind from the very beginning. Noah, Solomon, David, Abraham, Moses, Isaac and Jesus - prophets who appeared at different times and places - all propagated the same faith and conveyed the same message of Tawheed (Oneness of God), Risaalat (Prophethood) and Aakhirah (the Hereafter). These prophets of God were not founders of different religions to be named after them. They were each reiterating the message and faith of their predecessors.
However, Muhammad (pbuh) was the last Prophet of God. God revived through him the same genuine faith which had been conveyed by all His Prophets. Since there was to be no messenger after Muhammad (pbuh), the Book revealed to him (i.e. the Qur'an) was preserved word for word so that it should be a source of guidance for all times.
"Verily, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad (S)) the Book (this Quran) for mankind in truth. So whosoever accepts the guidance, it is only for his own self, and whosoever goes astray, he goes astray only for his (own) loss. And you (O Muhammad (S)) are not a Wakeel (trustee or disposer of affairs, or manager) over them." (The Noble Quran 39:41)
This document provides an overview of Judaism and compares some of its key teachings and texts to the Divine Principle. It discusses the main books of the Jewish Bible (Tanakh), including the Torah, Nevi'im, and K'tuvim. It then examines the Torah in more detail, including its origins, contents, and significance in Judaism and Christianity. The document also explores Jewish mystical traditions like the Talmud, Midrash, and Kabbalah. It compares concepts in Judaism like the Messiah to explanations in the Divine Principle. Finally, it notes some similarities and differences between Judaism and the theology of Sun Myung Moon in areas like revelations, salvation, and
this is one of the books of father zakaria a researcher in the field of Comparative Religion
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I respect him too because he always puts himself in danger for the sake of the Muslims knew To know the Superstitions of Islam and guide them to the light of Christ and Christianity and to teach them how to love and forget the violence and terrorism of Islam
This document provides an introduction and overview of the three Abrahamic holy books: the Bible, Quran, and Torah. It discusses how each religion views the scriptures of the others and notes that Islam accepts all previous revelations but that Christianity and Judaism do not accept revelations after their own. The document also discusses changing attitudes in the Catholic church towards Islam and increasing dialogue between the two religions in recent decades. It aims to provide objective analysis of the scriptures and place them all on equal footing as works of divine revelation.
The document discusses the reasons for increased dialogue between Muslims and Christians in recent decades. It notes that Muslims feel closer to sincere Christians than other faiths due to shared beliefs. Increased contact through immigration and education led to more discussions clarifying beliefs. While the faiths share common origins in Abrahamic traditions, they differ because prophets were sent with the singular message of submitting to God (Islam), whereas the names Judaism and Christianity were not prescribed by God or found in their scriptures.
This document provides a summary of the book "Izhar-ul-Haq" written in 1864 by Rahmatullah Kairanvi in response to Christian missionary activity in India. The book has 4 parts that discuss the authenticity of the Bible by highlighting contradictions and distortions compared to original texts. It also examines the origins and reliability of hadith and the Quran. The document then provides a detailed summary of the contents of each book of the Bible's Old and New Testaments.
Izhar al-Haq (The Truth Revealed)
By Rahmatullah Kairanwi
This book, internationally recognized as one of the most authoritative and objective studies of the Bible, was originally written in Arabic under the title Izharul-Haq (Truth Revealed) by the distinguished 19th century Indian scholar, Rahmatullah Kairanvi, and appeared in 1864. The book was subsequently translated into Urdu, and then from Urdu into English by Mohammad Wali Raazi.
Rahmatullah Kairanvi wrote the book in response to the Christian offensive against Islam during the British rule in India, and specifically to counter the subversive attack made by the Rev. C. C. P. Fonder. Rev. Fonder had written a book in Urdu entitled Meezanul Haq, the open intention of which was to create doubts into the minds of the Muslims about the authenticity of the Qur’an and Islam.
Kairanvi’s intention in his book was first of all to show that the Bible cannot in any way be considered as a directly revealed book. He does this very effectively by means of his voluminous and authoritative knowledge of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. He demonstrates beyond doubt that the Books of the Old and New Testaments have been altered, almost beyond recognition, from their original forms. The work is even more notable in the light of subsequent Jewish and Christian scholarship and the various discoveries that have since been made in this field which all bear out the truth of Kairanvi’s thesis.
This document discusses the genealogy and family circumstances of Jesus according to the Holy Quran and Holy Bible. It notes that the Bible presents two contradictory genealogies of Jesus in an attempt to show his descent from King David, while also acknowledging his birth without a father. The Holy Quran declares Jesus as progeny of Imran/Amram's family. Analysis of biblical passages show that Jesus' mother Mary was from the family of Imran/Amram, as was John the Baptist's family. The document aims to clarify Jesus' ancestry and lineage based on scriptural evidence.
The document discusses the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as described in the Bible. It notes that both Isaac and Ishmael were sons of Abraham, and God's promise to bless the descendants of Abraham could apply to both lineages. While the Bible focuses on the lineage of Isaac/Israelites, it is largely silent on the Ishmaelites except for brief mentions. The document argues that Prophet Muhammad descended from Ishmael and fulfilled the promise to bless the families of the earth through Abraham's descendants.
The document summarizes a debate between Christians and Muslims on television in South Africa about their respective religions. It notes that the Muslims on the panel expressed belief in Jesus as a prophet, which surprised many Christian viewers. The rest of the document discusses how the Quran portrays Jesus and Mary in a reverent light, mentioning them frequently and with honorific titles. It asserts that the Quran's teachings about them could not have been plagiarized by Muhammad since he was illiterate.
This document summarizes a debate between Christians and Muslims on television in South Africa about their respective religions. It notes that the Muslims on the panel were articulating what the Quran commands them to say about Jesus, including that he was a mighty messenger of God, performed miracles, and that no Muslim can be Muslim without believing in him. The document expresses surprise that the Muslims were so accommodating of Christianity given their small minority status in South Africa. It emphasizes that the Quran honors Jesus and Mary greatly, with a whole chapter named after Mary, and says this indicates the divine nature of the Quranic message rather than it being authored by Muhammad.
This document summarizes a debate between Christians and Muslims on television in South Africa about their respective religions. It notes that the Muslims on the panel were articulating what the Quran commands them to say about Jesus, including that he was a mighty messenger of God, performed miracles, and that no Muslim can be Muslim without believing in him. The document expresses surprise that the Muslims were so accommodating of Christianity given their small minority status in South Africa. It emphasizes that the Quran honors Jesus and Mary greatly, with a whole chapter named after Mary, and says this indicates the divine nature of the Quranic message rather than it being authored by Muhammad.
This document summarizes a debate between Christians and Muslims on television in South Africa about their respective religions. It notes that the Muslims on the panel were articulating what the Quran commands them to say about Jesus, including that he was a mighty messenger of God, performed miracles, and that no Muslim can be Muslim without believing in him. The document expresses surprise that the Muslims were so accommodating of Christianity given their small minority status in South Africa. It emphasizes that the Quran honors Jesus and Mary greatly, with a whole chapter named after Mary, and says this indicates the divine nature of the Quranic message rather than it being authored by Muhammad.
This document introduces a book that aims to prove from the Bible that Muhammad is the final prophet foretold by previous prophets. It acknowledges previous prophets, thanks those involved in the book's publication, and notes that some truth remains in the Bible despite alterations. It promises to examine biblical prophecies about a coming prophet referred to as the "expected prophet" or "Messiah" and argues this refers to Muhammad, not Jesus. The introduction defines the title "Messiah" as a designation for anointed kings and prophets, not a personal name, in the Bible.
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Muslims turn to the Quran and Sunnah for guidance in all areas of life, including include health and medical matters. The Prophet Muhammad once said that "Allah did not create a disease for which He did not also create a cure." Muslims are therefore encouraged to explore and use both traditional and modern forms of medicine, and to have faith that any cure is a gift from Allah.
Allah created humans with the greatest ability to speak. The Quran compares a good word to a good tree that is firmly rooted and reaches high, bringing forth fruits at all times by the leave of its Lord. Allah provides these parables to help people receive admonition and remember.
The document discusses the concept of original sin and individual responsibility for sins according to passages from the Bible and Quran. It provides several biblical passages indicating that individuals are responsible for their own sins and not the sins of others. The Quran passage 35:18 is cited, stating that no one can bear the burden of another person's sins. The document argues that the Bible teaches individual responsibility and that Adam and Eve were each responsible for their own sins. It emphasizes the Islamic concept that there is only one God and provides Quran passages affirming this.
This document discusses biblical prophecies about the prophet Muhammad found in the Old and New Testaments. It provides examples from the Bible referring to Muhammad's characteristics including that he would be like Moses, from the brothers of the Israelites, and have God's words put in his mouth. The document analyzes these prophecies and argues they refer to Muhammad and not Jesus, as Muhammad fulfilled the criteria described. It also mentions Muhammad by name being referenced in the Song of Solomon and the Quran. The document aims to show prophecies in the Bible point to Muhammad as the final prophet in monotheistic faiths descended from Abraham.
This document is a report published by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) that examines the state of Islamophobia in America from 2011-2012. It identifies key factors that increased and decreased Islamophobia during that period. It includes chapters profiling organizations and individuals that promote or combat anti-Muslim rhetoric and discrimination. The report also documents hate crimes, anti-Islam legislation, and the normalization of Islamophobic rhetoric during this time period. It concludes with recommendations for combating Islamophobia in the future.
This document summarizes portions of the Quranic chapter of Maryam (Mary). It describes events related to the prophets Zakariya, Yahya (John the Baptist), Mary and Jesus. Specifically, it mentions that Zakariya prayed for a son despite his old age, and was given Yahya. It then describes how the angel Jibril informed Mary that she would give birth to Jesus miraculously without having been touched by a man. Mary experienced the birth alone under a palm tree and was met with disbelief from her community. The document ends by mentioning prophets Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and how God blessed them.
This document summarizes passages from the Quranic chapter of Maryam about the births of John and Jesus. It describes how Zechariah prayed to God for a child, despite his old age and his wife's infertility, and was told he would have a son named John. It then tells the story of Mary conceiving Jesus miraculously without having relations with a man, and going into labor alone under a palm tree where she was provided food and told not to speak to anyone. She then returned with the baby to her people who were astonished.
This document summarizes Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) from the Quran. It discusses the story of the youths who believed in God and retreated to a cave where God caused them to sleep for many years. When they awoke, they did not know how long they had slept. The document praises God for revealing scripture to His servant and guiding believers, and warns of punishment for those who say God has a son. It tells believers to remember God and not claim they will do anything tomorrow without saying "if God wills".
This document provides an overview of a book that aims to give a brief understanding of Islam. It consists of three chapters. The first chapter provides evidence that the Quran is truly from God and that Muhammad was a prophet, pointing to scientific miracles, challenges to produce a comparable work, biblical prophecies, and miracles performed by Muhammad. The second chapter discusses benefits of Islam. The third chapter gives general information about Islamic beliefs, practices, and answers frequently asked questions. The introduction explains the purpose and structure of the book.
Este documento resume la historia de los jóvenes que se refugiaron en una cueva durante varios años para escapar de la persecución religiosa en su ciudad. Resume cómo despertaron después de años dormidos y enviaron a uno de ellos a la ciudad para conseguir alimentos. También resume cómo la gente de la ciudad construyó un santuario sobre la cueva después de descubrir a los jóvenes.
Este documento resume las historias de varios profetas mencionados en el Corán, incluyendo a Zacarías, Juan el Bautista, María y Jesús. Narra cómo Zacarías le rogó a Dios por un hijo a pesar de su edad avanzada y la esterilidad de su esposa. También cuenta la historia de la concepción milagrosa de Jesús por María y su nacimiento, así como partes de la vida de Juan el Bautista y consejos de Abraham a su padre para no adorar ídolos.
El documento es un resumen de la sura 18 (La Cueva) del Corán. Habla sobre cómo Alá reveló las escrituras a su siervo sin torceduras, para advertir el castigo divino y recompensar a los creyentes. Menciona la historia de los jóvenes que se refugiaron en una cueva durante años y despertaron preguntándose cuánto tiempo habían estado allí.
This document provides an overview of a book that aims to give a brief understanding of Islam. It consists of three chapters. The first chapter provides evidence that the Quran is truly from God and that Muhammad was a prophet, pointing to scientific miracles, challenges to produce a comparable work, biblical prophecies, and miracles performed by Muhammad. The second chapter discusses benefits of Islam. The third chapter gives general information about Islamic beliefs, practices, and answers frequently asked questions. The introduction explains the purpose and structure of the book.
1. Bible Prophecies of Muhammad (part 1 of 4): Witnesses of
Scholars
Description: The Biblical evidence that Muhammad is not a false prophet. Part 1: The
difficulties faced in discussing biblical prophecies, and accounts of some scholars who attested
that Muhammad has been alluded to in the Bible.
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Preliminary Issues
The Bible is the sacred scripture of Judaism and
Christianity. The Christian Bible consists of the Old
Testament and the New Testament, with the Roman
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox versions of the Old
Testament being slightly larger because of their
acceptance of certain books not accepted as
scripture by Protestants. The Jewish Bible includes
only the books known to Christians as the Old
Testament. Furthermore, the arrangements of the
Jewish and Christian canons differ considerably.[1]
Prophet Muhammad has been prophesized in both
the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Jesus and the Apostles are believed to have spoken Aramaic. Aramaic continued in
wide use until about AD 650, when it was supplanted by Arabic.[2] The present day Bible
is not, however, based on the Aramaic manuscripts, but on Greek and Latin versions.
Quoting the Bible prophecies does not entail that Muslims accept the present day
Bible in its entirety as God's revelation. For the Islamic belief on previous scriptures,
please click here.
It is not a pre-condition of acceptance that a prophet be foretold by an earlier
prophet. Moses was a prophet to Pharaoh even though he was not prophesized by anyone
before him. Abraham was God's prophet to Nimrod, yet no one prophesized his coming.
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2. Noah, Lot, and others were true prophets of God, yet they were not foretold. The
evidence of a prophet's truth is not limited to old prophecies, but it includes the actual
message brought by him, miracles and more.
Discussing prophecies is a delicate matter. It requires sifting through Bible versions
and translations, recently discovered manuscripts and searching out Hebrew, Greek, and
Aramaic words and investigating them. The task becomes especially difficult when: "prior
to the printing press (15th century), all copies of Bibles show textual variations."[3] This
is not an easy subject for lay people. For this reason, the best testimony comes from
ancient and modern experts in the area who acknowledged the prophecies.
We have records of early Jews and Christians, both monks and rabbis, who witnessed
that Muhammad was the fulfillment of specific Bible prophecies. The following are some
examples of these people.
The Awaited Prophet
Pre-Islam Jews and Christians of Arabia were awaiting a prophet. Before the
appearance of Muhammad, Arabia was home to Jews, Christians, and pagan Arabs who,
on occasion, went to war with each other. The Jews and Christians would say: "The time
has come for the unlettered prophet to appear who will revive the religion of Abraham.
We will join his ranks and wage fierce war against you." When Muhammad actually
appeared, some of them believed in him, and some refused. This is why God revealed:
"And when there came to them a Book [Quran] from God confirming
that which was with them - although before they used to pray for
victory against those who disbelieved - but [then] when there came
to them that which they recognized, they disbelieved in it; so the
curse of God will be upon the disbelievers." (Quran 2:89)
The first witness was Buhaira, the Christian monk, who recognized Muhammad's
prophethood when he was still young and told his uncle:
"...a great fortune lies before your nephew, so take him home quickly."[4]
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3. The second witness was Waraqah bin Nawfal, a Christian scholar who died soon after
a solitary meeting with Muhammad. Waraqah attested Muhammad was the Prophet of
his time and received revelation exactly like Moses and Jesus.[5]
The Jews of Medina were anxiously awaiting the arrival of a prophet. The third and
fourth witnesses were their two famous Jewish rabbis, Abdullah bin Salam and Mukhayriq.
[6]
The sixth and seventh witnesses were also Yemeni Jewish rabbis, Wahb ibn Munabbih,
and Ka'b al-Ahbar (d. 656 CE). Ka'b found long passages of praise and the description of
the Prophet prophesized by Moses in the Bible.[7]
The Quran states:
"Is it not a sign to them that the learned men of the Children of
Israel knew it (as true)?" (Quran 26:197)
Endnotes:
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4. [1] "Bible." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
(http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9079096)
[2] "Aramaic language." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium
Service. (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9009190)
[3] "biblical literature." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium
Service. (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-73396)
[4] 'Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources' by Martin Lings, p. 29. 'Sirat Rasul Allah'
by Ibn Ishaq translated by A. Guillame, p. 79-81. 'The Quran And The Gospels: A Comparative
Study,' p. 46 by Dr. Muhammad Abu Laylah of Azhar University.
[5] 'Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources' by Martin Lings, p. 35.
[6] 'The Quran And The Gospels: A Comparative Study,' p. 47 by Dr. Muhammad Abu Laylah of
Azhar University.
[7] 'The Quran And The Gospels: A Comparative Study,' p. 47-48 by Dr. Muhammad Abu Laylah
of Azhar University.
Bible Prophecies of Muhammad (part 2 of 4): Old Testament
Prophecies of Muhammad
Description: The Biblical evidence that Muhammad is not a false prophet. Part 2: A discussion
on the prophecy mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:18, and how Muhammad fits this prophecy more
than others.
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Deuteronomy 18:18 "I (God) 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."
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5. Many Christians believe this prophecy foretold by Moses to be in regards to Jesus.
Indeed Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament, but as will be clear, this prophecy does
not befit him, but rather is more deserving of Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of
God be upon him. Moses foretold the following:
1. The Prophet Will Be Like Moses
.
Areas of Moses Jesus Muhammad
Comparison
Birth normal birth
miraculous, normal birth
virgin birth
Mission prophet only said to be Son of prophet only
God
Parents father & mother mother only father & mother
Family Life married with never married married with
children children
Acceptance by Jews accepted Jews rejected Arabs accepted
own people him him[1] him
Political Moses had it Jesus refused it[2]Muhammad had
Authority (Num 15:36) it
Victory Over Pharaoh said to be Meccans
Opponents drowned crucified defeated
Death natural death claimed to be natural death
crucified
Burial buried in grave empty tomb buried in grave
Divinity not divine divine to not divine
Christians
Began Mission at 40 30 40
age
Resurrection on not resurrected resurrection not resurrected
Earth claimed
2. The Awaited Prophet will be from the Brethren of the Jews
The verse in discussion is explicit in saying that the prophet will come amongst the
Brethren of the Jews. Abraham had two sons: Ishmael and Isaac. The Jews are the
descendants of Isaac's son, Jacob. The Arabs are the children of Ishmael. Thus, the
Arabs are the brethren of the Jewish nation.[3] The Bible affirms:
'And he (Ishmael) shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.' (Genesis 16:12)
'And he (Ishmael) died in the presence of all his brethren.' (Genesis 25:18)
The children of Isaac are the brethren of the Ishmaelites. Likewise, Muhammad is
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6. from among the brethren of the Israelites, because he was a descendant of Ishmael the
son of Abraham.
3. God Will Put His Words in the Mouth of the Awaited Prophet
The Quran says of Muhammad:
"Neither does he speak out of his own desire: that [which he conveys
to you] is but [a divine] inspiration with which he is being inspired."
(Quran 53:3-4)
This is quite similar to the verse in Deuteronomy 18:15:
"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words
in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him" (Deuteronomy 18:18)
The Prophet Muhammad came with a message to the whole world, and from them, the
Jews. All, including the Jews, must accept his prophethood, and this is supported by the
following words:
"The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like
unto me; unto him ye shall hearken." (Deuteronomy 18:15)
4. A Warning to Rejecters
The prophecy continues:
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." (in some translations: "I will be the
Revenger").
Interestingly, Muslims begin every chapter of the Quran in the name of God by saying:
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem
"'In the Name of God, the Most-Merciful, the Dispenser of Grace."
The following is the account of some scholars who believed this prophecy to fit
Muhammad.
The First Witness
Abdul-Ahad Dawud, the former Rev. David Benjamin Keldani, BD, a Roman Catholic
priest of the Uniate-Chaldean sect (read his biography here). After accepting Islam, he
wrote the book, 'Muhammad in the Bible.' He writes about this prophecy:
"If these words do not apply to Muhammad, they still remain unfulfilled. Jesus himself
never claimed to be the prophet alluded to. Even his disciples were of the same opinion:
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7. they looked to the second coming of Jesus for the fulfillment of the prophecy (Acts 3:
17-24). So far it is undisputed that the first coming of Jesus was not the advent of the
Prophet like unto thee and his second advent can hardly fulfill the words. Jesus, as is
believed by his Church, will appear as a Judge and not as a law-giver; but the promised
one has to come with a "fiery law" in his right hand."[4]
The Second Witness
Muhammad Asad was born Leopold Weiss in July 1900 in the city of Lvov (German
Lemberg), now in Poland, then part of the Austrian Empire. He was the descendant of a
long line of rabbis, a line broken by his father, who became a barrister. Asad himself
received a thorough religious education that would qualify him to keep alive the family's
rabbinical tradition. He had become proficient in Hebrew at an early age and was also
familiar with Aramaic. He had studied the Old Testament in the original as well as the
text and commentaries of the Talmud, the Mishna and Gemara, and he had delved into
the intricacies of Biblical exegesis, the Targum.[5]
Commenting on the verse of the Quran:
"and do not overlay the truth with falsehood, and do not knowingly
suppress the truth" (Quran 2:42)
Muhammad Asad writes:
"By 'overlaying the truth with falsehood' is meant the corrupting of the biblical text, of
which the Quran frequently accuses the Jews (and which has since been established by
objective textual criticism), while the 'suppression of the truth' refers to their disregard or
deliberately false interpretation of the words of Moses in the biblical passage, 'The Lord
thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto
me; unto him ye shall hearken' (Deuteronomy 18:15), and the words attributed to God
himself, 'I will raise them up a prophet from among thy brethren, like unto thee, and will
put my words in his mouth' (Deuteronomy 18:18). The 'brethren' of the children of Israel
are obviously the Arabs, and particularly the musta'ribah ('Arabianized') group among
them, which traces its descent to Ishmael and Abraham: and since it is this group that the
Arabian Prophet's own tribe, the Quraish, belonged, the above biblical passages must be
taken as referring to his advent."[6]
Endnotes:
[1] "He (Jesus) came unto his own, but his own received him not" (John 1:11)
[2] John 18:36.
[3] 'Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources' by Martin Lings, p. 1-7.
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8. [4] Ibid, p. 156
[5] 'Berlin to Makkah: Muhammad Asad's Journey into Islam' by Ismail Ibrahim Nawwab in the
January/February 2002 issue of Saudi Aramco Magazine.
[6] Muhammad Asad, 'The Message of The Quran' (Gibraltar: Dar al-Andalus, 1984), p. 10-11.
Bible Prophecies of Muhammad (part 3 of 4): New Testament
Prophecies of Muhammad
Description: The Biblical evidence that Muhammad is not a false prophet. Part 3: A discussion
on the prophecy mentioned in John 14:16 of the Paraclete, or "Comforter", and how Muhammad
fits this prophecy more than others.
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John 14:16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide with you for ever." (American Standard Version)
In this verse, Jesus promises that another "Comforter" will appear, and thus, we must
discuss some issues concerning this "Comforter."
The Greek word paravklhtoß, ho parakletos, has been translated as 'Comforter.'
Parakletos more precisely means 'one who pleads another's cause, an intercessor.'[1] The
ho parakletos is a person in the Greek language, not an incorporeal entity. In the Greek
language, every noun possesses gender; that is, it is masculine, feminine or neutral. In
the Gospel of John, Chapters 14, 15 and 16 the ho parakletos is actually a person. All
pronouns in Greek must agree in gender with the word to which they refer and the
pronoun "he" is used when referring to the parakletos. The NT uses the word pneuma,
which means "breath" or "spirit," the Greek equivalent of ruah, the Hebrew word for
"spirit" used in the OT. Pneuma is a grammatically neutral word and is always
represented by the pronoun "it."
All present day Bibles are compiled from "ancient manuscripts," the oldest dating back
the fourth century C.E. No two ancient manuscripts are identical.[2] All Bibles today are
produced by combining manuscripts with no single definitive reference. The Bible
translators attempt to "choose" the correct version. In other words, since they do not
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9. know which "ancient manuscript" is the correct one, they decide for us which "version"
for a given verse to accept. Take John 14:26 as an example. John 14:26 is the only verse
of the Bible which associates the Parakletos with the Holy Spirit. But the "ancient
manuscripts" are not in agreement that the "Parakletos" is the 'Holy Spirit.' For instance,
the famous Codex Syriacus, written around the fifth century C.E., and discovered in 1812
on Mount Sinai, the text of 14:26 reads; "Paraclete, the Spirit"; and not "Paraclete, the
Holy Spirit."
Why is it important? It is significant because in biblical language a "spirit," simply
means "a prophet."
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because
many false prophets are gone out into the world."[3]
It is instructive to know that several biblical scholars considered parakletos to be an
'independent salvific (having the power to save) figure,' not the Holy Ghost.[4]
The question, then, is: was Jesus' parakletos, Comforter, a 'Holy Ghost' or a person - a
prophet - to come after him? To answer the question, we must understand the
description of ho parakletos and see if it fits a ghost or a human being.
When we continue reading beyond chapter 14:16 and chapter 16:7, we find that Jesus
predicts the specific details of the arrival and identity of the parakletos. Therefore,
according to the context of John 14 & 16 we discover the following facts.
1. Jesus said the parakletos is a human being:
John 16:13 "He will speak."
John 16:7 "...for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you."
It is impossible that the Comforter be the "Holy Ghost" because the Holy Ghost was
present long before Jesus and during his ministry.[5]
John 16:13 Jesus referred to the paraclete as 'he' and not 'it' seven times, no other
verse in the Bible contains seven masculine pronouns. Therefore, paraclete is a person,
not a ghost.
2. Jesus is called a parakletos:
"And if any man sin, we have an advocate (parakletos) with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous." (1 John 2:1)
Here we see that parakletos is a physical and human intercessor.
3. The Divinity of Jesus a later innovation
Jesus was not accepted as divine until the Council of Nicea, 325 CE, but everyone,
except Jews, agree he was a prophet of God, as indicated by the Bible:
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10. Matthew 21:11 "...This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee."
Luke 24:19 "...Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and
all the people."
4. Jesus prayed to God for another parakletos:
John 14:16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another parakletos."
Endnotes:
[1] Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words.
[2] "Besides the larger discrepancies, such as these, there is scarcely a verse in which there is
not some variation of phrase in some copies [of the ancient manuscripts from which the Bible has
been collected]. No one can say that these additions or omissions or alterations are matters of
mere indifference." 'Our Bible and the Ancient Manuscripts,' by Dr. Frederic Kenyon, Eyre and
Spottiswoode, p. 3.
[3] 1 John 4: 1-3
[4] '...Christian tradition has identified this figure (Paraclete) as the Holy Spirit, but scholars like
Spitta, Delafosse, Windisch, Sasse, Bultmann, and Betz have doubted whether this identification
is true to the original picture and have suggested that the Paraclete was once an independent
salvific figure, later confused with the Holy Spirit." 'the Anchor Bible, Doubleday & Company,
Inc, Garden City, N.Y. 1970, Volume 29A, p. 1135.
[5] Genesis 1: 2, 1 Samuel 10: 10, 1 Samuel 11: 6, Isaiah 63: 11, Luke 1: 15, Luke 1: 35, Luke 1:
41, Luke 1: 67, Luke 2: 25, Luke 2: 26, Luke 3:22, John 20: 21-22.
Bible Prophecies of Muhammad (part 4 of 4): More New
Testament Prophecies of Muhammad
Description: The Biblical evidence that Muhammad is not a false prophet. Part 4: A further
discussion on the prophecy mentioned in John 14:16 of the Paraclete, or "Comforter", and how
Muhammad fits this prophecy more than others.
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5. Jesus describes the function of the other Parakletos:
John 16:13 "He will guide you into all the truth."
God says in the Quran of Muhammad:
"O mankind! The Messenger has now come unto you with the truth
from your Lord: believe, then, for your own good!..." (Quran 4:170)
John 16:14 "He will glorify Me."
The Quran brought by Muhammad glorifies Jesus:
"...who shall become known as the Christ Jesus, son of Mary, of
great honor in this world and in the life to come, and [shall be] of
those who are drawn near unto God." (Quran 3:45)
Muhammad also glorified Jesus:
"Whoever testifies that none deserves worship except God, who has no partner, and that
Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, and that Jesus is the servant of God, His Messenger,
and His Word which He bestowed in Mary, and a spirit created from Him, and that Paradise is
true, and that Hell is true, God will admit him into Paradise, according to his deeds." (Saheeh
Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)
John 16:8 "he will convince the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness, and of the coming
judgment."
The Quran announces:
"Indeed, they have disbelieved who say, 'God is the Christ, son of
Mary' - seeing that the Christ [himself] said, 'O Children of Israel!
Worship God [alone], who is my Lord as well as your Lord.' 'Indeed,
whoever ascribes divinity to any being beside God, unto him will God
deny paradise, and his goal shall be the fire: and there are not for
the wrongdoers any helpers!'" (Quran 5:72)
John 16:13 "he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak."
The Quran says of Muhammad:
"Neither does he speak out of his own desire: that [which he conveys
to you] is but [a divine] inspiration with which he is being inspired."
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12. (Quran 53:3-4)
John 14:26 "and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
The words of the Quran:
"...while the Messiah had said, 'O Children of Israel, worship God,
my Lord and your Lord.'" (Quran 5:72)
...reminds people of the first and greatest command of Jesus they have forgotten:
"The first of all the commandments is, 'Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord.'" (Mark
12:29)
John 16:13 "and He will disclose to you what is to come."
The Quran states:
"That is from the news of the unseen which We reveal, [O
Muhammad], to you..." (Quran 12:102)
Hudhaifa, a disciple of Prophet Muhammad, tells us:
"The Prophet once delivered a speech in front of us wherein he left nothing but mentioned
everything that would happen till the Hour (of Judgment)." (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
John 14:16 "that he may abide with you for ever."
...meaning his original teachings will remain forever. Muhammad was God's last
prophet to humanity.[1] His teachings are perfectly preserved. He lives in the hearts and
minds of his adoring followers who worship God in his exact imitation. No man, including
Jesus or Muhammad, has an eternal life on earth. Parakletos is not an exception either.
This cannot be an allusion to the Holy Ghost, for present day creed of the Holy Ghost did
not exist until the Council of Chalcedon, in 451 CE, four and half centuries after Jesus.
John 14:17 "he will be the spirit of truth"
...meaning he will a true prophet, see 1 John 4: 1-3.
John 14:17 "the world neither sees him..."
Many people in the world today do not know Muhammad.
John 14:17 "...nor knows him"
Fewer people recognize the real Muhammad, God's Prophet of Mercy.
John 14:26 "the Advocate (parakletos)"
Muhammad will be the advocate of humanity at large and of sinful believers on
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13. Judgment Day:
People will look for those who can intercede on their behalf to God to reduce the
distress and suffering on Day of Judgment. Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus will
excuse themselves.
Then they will come to our Prophet and he will say, "I am the one who is able." So he
will intercede for the people in the Great Plain of Gathering, so judgment may be passed.
This is the 'Station of Praise' God promises Him in the Quran:
"...It may be that your Lord will raise you to Station of Praise (the
honor of intercession on the Day of Resurrection)" (Quran 17:79)[2]
Prophet Muhammad said:
"My intercession will be for those of my nation who committed major sins." (Al-Tirmidhi)
"I shall be the first intercessor in Paradise." (Saheeh Muslim)
Some Muslim scholars suggest what Jesus actually said in Aramaic represents more
closely the Greek word periklytos which means the 'admired one.' In Arabic the word
'Muhammad' means the 'praiseworthy, admired one.' In other words, periklytos is
"Muhammad" in Greek. We have two strong reasons in its support. First, due to several
documented cases of similar word substitution in the Bible, it is quite possible that both
words were contained in the original text but were dropped by a copyist because of the
ancient custom of writing words closely packed, with no spaces in between. In such a
case the original reading would have been, "and He will give you another comforter (
parakletos), the admirable one (periklytos)." Second, we have the reliable testimony of at
least four Muslim authorities from different eras who ascribed 'admired, praised one' as a
possible meaning of the Greek or Syriac word to Christians scholars.[3]
The following are some who attest that the Paraclete is indeed an allusion to
Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him:
The First Witness
Anselm Turmeda (1352/55-1425 CE), a priest and Christian scholar, was a witness to
the prophecy. After accepting Islam he wrote a book, "Tuhfat al-arib fi al-radd 'ala Ahl
al-Salib."
The Second Witness
Abdul-Ahad Dawud, the former Rev. David Abdu Benjamin Keldani, BD, a Roman
Catholic priest of the Uniate-Chaldean sect.[4] After accepting Islam, he wrote the book,
'Muhammad in the Bible.' He writes in this book:
"There is not the slightest doubt that by "Periqlyte," Prophet Muhammad, i.e. Ahmad,
is intended."
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