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Frequently Asked Questions // Al-Quran // Why Christians Choose the Bible, Not the QuranWhy Christians Choose the Bible, Not the Quran
If you read the Quran and the Bible, you would see that there is a big difference between the two books. The Bible is full of prophecies and the Quran is not. What God tells us through His Prophets about things to come is called ‘prophecy’.
Testing the Quran and Bible through Prophecy
The only way you can be sure that the words of a book are from God is to see if the prophecies in the book came true. The Quran did not give us prophesies of things to come except of judgment day. Therefore, we cannot test the book to see if it is really from God.
The Bible Has Been Tested to Be God’s Word
The Bible, however, gives us prophecies. The Bible gives us lots and lots of prophecies. The Bible records the words of God spoken through dozens and dozens of His prophets on things to come. And the prophecies in the Bible can be tested. And they have been tested to be true. This is why Christians believe the Bible is the only Word of God.
The Quran Cannot Be Tested
If the Quran had fulfilled prophecies in it, there would be reason to believe it. But it does not. It is Muhammad’s book. We cannot test the Quran. No, you just have to believe Muhammad received the words from the angel Gabriel. You have to believe the words of one man are more accurate than the words of dozens of prophets.
The Bible is filled with Prophecies about Jesus
The Bible is filled with prophecies about Jesus Christ (Isa Al-Masih). God’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit, told us where Jesus would come from. He told us what he would do. The Holy Spirit told us about how Isa Al-Masih would die and be resurrected. He even told us about how He would come again to judge the living and the dead.
Religious Books Need to Be Tested
Religious texts make much more than just historical claims. Religious texts make claims about God and who He is. They make claims about man and his relation to God. Therefore, it is important to be able to test those claims. Prophecy helps provide important information for religious documents. The Bible records many prophecies about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah in the Old Testament.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Existed Before the Christian Era
It is very important to note that the Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered in 1947) contain every book of the Old Testament except Esther. The scrolls date from the 3rd century B.C. to the 1st century A.D. This shows that they could not have been rewritten after the time of Christ to fit His life. The entire scroll of Isaiah is on public display in the Jerusalem Museum for all to see.
Old Testimony Prophecies Fulfilled by Isa Al-Masih
Here is a short list of prophecies from the Old Testament of the Bible that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Read how they were fulfilled by Isa in the New Testament!
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Theme |
Old Testament Prediction |
New Testament Fulfillment |
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Descendent of tribe of Judah |
Genesis 49:10 |
Matthew 1:2-3 |
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Born of a virgin |
Isaiah 7:14 |
Matthew 1:18 |
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Born in Bethlehem Ephrathah |
Micah 5:2 |
Matthew 2:1 |
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His exaltation |
Isaiah 52:13 |
Philippians 2:9 |
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He would be despised |
Isaiah 53:3 |
Luke 23:35 |
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He would be pierced |
Isaiah 53:5 |
John 19:35 |
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He would suffer |
Isaiah 53:7-9 |
1 Peter 2:21-23 |
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He died with evil people |
Isaiah 53:11 |
Matthew 27:44 |
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Claimed to fulfill this prophecy |
Isaiah 53:12 |
Luke 22:37 |
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He bore our sins |
Isaiah 53:12 |
Hebrews 9:28 |
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He prayed for crucifiers |
Isaiah 53:12 |
Luke 23:34 |
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His words on cross predicted |
Psalm 22:1 |
Matthew 27:46 |
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He was to be mocked |
Psalm 22:7-8 |
Luke 23:35 |
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Clothes divided by casting of lots |
Psalm 22:18 |
Matthew 27:35 |
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His words on cross predicted |
Psalm 31:5 |
Luke 23:46 |
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He will have no broken bones |
Psalm 34:20 |
John 19:33 |
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Would receive vinegar, gall |
Psalm 69:21 |
Matthew 27:34 |
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Time of his birth |
Daniel 9:25 |
Luke 2:3-7 |
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His body will be pierced |
Zechariah 12:10 |
John 19:34 |
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His triumphal entry |
Zechariah 9:9 |
John 12:13-14 |
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He is betrayed by a friend |
Psalm 41:9 |
Mark 14:10 |
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Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver |
Zechariah 11:13 |
Matthew 26:15 |
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He is struck and spit on |
Isaiah 50:6 |
Mark 14:65 |
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His resurrection |
Psalm 16:10 |
Matthew 28:9 |
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His ascension to heaven |
Psalm 68:18 |
Luke 24:50-51 |
There are many, many more prophecies found in the Old Testament fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The list above only contains a few of all the prophecies about Isa Al-Masih. God preserved these prophecies for us. Now we can be sure of their truth and rely on Isa Al-Masih to be our Savior.
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2012-05-03 14:41
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Hello Mitchell,
You are welcome. We love to share the good news of Isa Al-Masih (Jesus the Messiah) with the world.
Hello Mitchell,
You are welcome. We love to share the good news of Isa Al-Masih (Jesus the Messiah) with the world.
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2012-06-11 21:59
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You keep using the word "test." I do not think it means what you think it means. You're using the Bible to prove that the Bible is right.
I quote: "We cannot test the Quran." No, you just have to believe that Muhammad received the words from the angel Gabriel.
Well, we cannot test the Bible. You just have to believe that the authors of the Injil based their stories on the life of a real man. The earliest extant fragment of the New Testament is the Rylands Library Papyrus P52, a piece of the Gospel of John dated to the first half of the 2nd century. That's not contemporary.
You keep using the word "test." I do not think it means what you think it means. You're using the Bible to prove that the Bible is right.
I quote: "We cannot test the Quran." No, you just have to believe that Muhammad received the words from the angel Gabriel.
Well, we cannot test the Bible. You just have to believe that the authors of the Injil based their stories on the life of a real man. The earliest extant fragment of the New Testament is the Rylands Library Papyrus P52, a piece of the Gospel of John dated to the first half of the 2nd century. That's not contemporary.
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2012-06-12 16:48
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Dear Michael,
Thank you for your comment! Your views are respected and appreciated by us. Perhaps the article was unclear or confusing to you.
The purpose of the article was not to establish the dates of manuscripts, but to show the fulfillment of prophecy in the Bible. The existence of Jesus Christ is not in question.
The historical evidence for Christ is overwhelming. Other than a very rare historian who has placed his emotions above his intellect, Christ as a real historical figure is accepted the world around - even by atheist scholars.
Please read this article for more information about how we know the Bible is true: http://www.isaandislam.com/The-Bible/should-muslims-trust-the-bible.html
CR/J
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your comment! Your views are respected and appreciated by us. Perhaps the article was unclear or confusing to you.
The purpose of the article was not to establish the dates of manuscripts, but to show the fulfillment of prophecy in the Bible. The existence of Jesus Christ is not in question.
The historical evidence for Christ is overwhelming. Other than a very rare historian who has placed his emotions above his intellect, Christ as a real historical figure is accepted the world around - even by atheist scholars.
Please read this article for more information about how we know the Bible is true: http://www.isaandislam.com/The-Bible/should-muslims-trust-the-bible.html
CR/J
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2012-06-26 23:53
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You claim that the Qur'an has no prophesies (excluding the day of judgement) and that is incorrect. You claim that the only way to tell that a book is from God is by prophesies that have come true. This is also incorrect.
The Qur'an 2:23,24 says: "And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not, and you will never be able to, then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers."
The proof that the Qur'an is from God is given in the challenge to make a surah (chapter) comparable to those in the Qur'an. In 1,400 years no one has done so. The beginning of surah 30 and surah 111 are also prophesies that have come true.
You claim that the Qur'an has no prophesies (excluding the day of judgement) and that is incorrect. You claim that the only way to tell that a book is from God is by prophesies that have come true. This is also incorrect.
The Qur'an 2:23,24 says: "And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not, and you will never be able to, then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers."
The proof that the Qur'an is from God is given in the challenge to make a surah (chapter) comparable to those in the Qur'an. In 1,400 years no one has done so. The beginning of surah 30 and surah 111 are also prophesies that have come true.
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2012-08-30 21:41
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Sabr Nooh,
Here is a prophecy according to some Muslim scholars from Qs 30:42, "Corruption has spread on land and sea because of what men's hand have wrought."
This is not a prophecy. This is a general statement. It is like me saying, "The world is full of evil."
Many books contain many "so-called" prophecies, and then because of the laws of probability, a couple of them come true.
What makes the Bible different is that every single prophecy about Isa Al-Masih in the Old Testament is very specific and is fulfilled in the New Testament. Study carefully the list of prophecies about Isa Al-Masih in the article above. You will see that the Quran cannot match any of those prophesies.
J/JG
Sabr Nooh,
Here is a prophecy according to some Muslim scholars from Qs 30:42, "Corruption has spread on land and sea because of what men's hand have wrought."
This is not a prophecy. This is a general statement. It is like me saying, "The world is full of evil."
Many books contain many "so-called" prophecies, and then because of the laws of probability, a couple of them come true.
What makes the Bible different is that every single prophecy about Isa Al-Masih in the Old Testament is very specific and is fulfilled in the New Testament. Study carefully the list of prophecies about Isa Al-Masih in the article above. You will see that the Quran cannot match any of those prophesies.
J/JG
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2012-08-24 07:13
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You claim that the Quran cannot be proven. But the Quran tells us how the universe was created and no one at the time could prove it. Then science discovered it in 1960. What do you say to that?
The Quran tells us how humans were created and no one had knowledge about that at the time. In the 20th century science discovered it. And many other things have also been proven.
The Quran is unchanged by human hands. It's pure.
You claim that the Quran cannot be proven. But the Quran tells us how the universe was created and no one at the time could prove it. Then science discovered it in 1960. What do you say to that?
The Quran tells us how humans were created and no one had knowledge about that at the time. In the 20th century science discovered it. And many other things have also been proven.
The Quran is unchanged by human hands. It's pure.
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2012-08-24 17:55
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Dear Shaquille,
Thank you for your comment. You are right that certain parts of the Quran can be proven through science. Do you know that Genesis 1:1, written thousands of years before the Christian era, also said that God created the world? Did you know that the Gospel, written 550 years before Muhammad, said that God created the world? Do you realize that Muhammad got most of his theological ideas from the Jewish Taurat and the Christian Injil?
Shaquille, the same can be said about the creation of mankind. It is all recorded in clear detail in the Taurat.
As Christians, we believe that all truth is from God, and we can affirm the parts of the Quran that are true.
But again, as the above article explains, the Quran can't be proven in the same way as the Bible through prophecies. Every single prophesy about Isa Al-Masih that is given in the Old Testament is then fulfilled by Isa in the New Testament.
J/JG
Dear Shaquille,
Thank you for your comment. You are right that certain parts of the Quran can be proven through science. Do you know that Genesis 1:1, written thousands of years before the Christian era, also said that God created the world? Did you know that the Gospel, written 550 years before Muhammad, said that God created the world? Do you realize that Muhammad got most of his theological ideas from the Jewish Taurat and the Christian Injil?
Shaquille, the same can be said about the creation of mankind. It is all recorded in clear detail in the Taurat.
As Christians, we believe that all truth is from God, and we can affirm the parts of the Quran that are true.
But again, as the above article explains, the Quran can't be proven in the same way as the Bible through prophecies. Every single prophesy about Isa Al-Masih that is given in the Old Testament is then fulfilled by Isa in the New Testament.
J/JG
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2012-09-11 09:08
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The Bible is the Book of God but it's not in its original state now.
Every Church has its own version and even many versions have contradictions one with another. If the Bible was still in its original state there would not be contradictions in it.
The Bible is the Book of God but it's not in its original state now.
Every Church has its own version and even many versions have contradictions one with another. If the Bible was still in its original state there would not be contradictions in it.
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2012-09-11 17:50
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Muslim Guy,
There are several translations of the Bible, but they are not for different churches. They are for all Christians and for Muslims too.
The Bible has been translated multiple times and the language updated because the English language, as all languages, changes. As the language changes, new Bible translations are needed so that every generation can understand what God has said through His Holy Word.
Every translation is translated from the same Greek and Hebrew manuscripts by a group of scholars who know the original Biblical languages very well. They are very careful as they translate to make sure they make no mistakes. The translation is edited many times before it is published.
I would suggest you write us and state one or two contradictions in God's Holy Word. We would like to talk with you about them.
J/JG
Muslim Guy,
There are several translations of the Bible, but they are not for different churches. They are for all Christians and for Muslims too.
The Bible has been translated multiple times and the language updated because the English language, as all languages, changes. As the language changes, new Bible translations are needed so that every generation can understand what God has said through His Holy Word.
Every translation is translated from the same Greek and Hebrew manuscripts by a group of scholars who know the original Biblical languages very well. They are very careful as they translate to make sure they make no mistakes. The translation is edited many times before it is published.
I would suggest you write us and state one or two contradictions in God's Holy Word. We would like to talk with you about them.
J/JG
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2012-09-15 00:12
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Please update me about the significance of the Bible in order for me to defend it!
Please update me about the significance of the Bible in order for me to defend it!
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2012-09-20 22:07
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Evangeline,
The Bible is significant because it is God's Word given to man! It tells about how much God loves man and His plan for us.
The Bible explains how humans are separated from God because of sinfulness. It tells how God sent Isa Al-Masih (Jesus Christ) to earth to be the sacrifice for our sin and to provide eternal salvation for us.
J/JG
Evangeline,
The Bible is significant because it is God's Word given to man! It tells about how much God loves man and His plan for us.
The Bible explains how humans are separated from God because of sinfulness. It tells how God sent Isa Al-Masih (Jesus Christ) to earth to be the sacrifice for our sin and to provide eternal salvation for us.
J/JG
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2012-09-16 10:18
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If the Bible is God's Word then why is it in different forms - the Old and New Testaments? What does it mean?
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ (pbuh) is the Son of God, He is begotten of the Father. In the King James edition this word does not exist. Who wrote it, Muslims or Christians?
If the Bible is God's Word then why is it in different forms - the Old and New Testaments? What does it mean?
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ (pbuh) is the Son of God, He is begotten of the Father. In the King James edition this word does not exist. Who wrote it, Muslims or Christians?
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2012-09-20 22:11
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Dear Zameer,
Thank you for your question. The Old and New Testaments are not different forms of the Bible. The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible and was complete by the time Jesus lived on earth.
Whenever Jesus talks about "the Law and the Prophets" He is referring to the Old Testament. The New Testament is the second part of the Bible and was written after Jesus returned to Heaven. God's Holy Spirit inspired men to correctly record the Words of Isa Al-Masih. God also gave further revelation to the Apostles.
Zameer, you will see that the Word "begotten" is in the New Testament. Please note, "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (Injil , John 1:14, NKJV).
Sometimes the word "begotten" is translated as "One and Only."
J/JG
Dear Zameer,
Thank you for your question. The Old and New Testaments are not different forms of the Bible. The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible and was complete by the time Jesus lived on earth.
Whenever Jesus talks about "the Law and the Prophets" He is referring to the Old Testament. The New Testament is the second part of the Bible and was written after Jesus returned to Heaven. God's Holy Spirit inspired men to correctly record the Words of Isa Al-Masih. God also gave further revelation to the Apostles.
Zameer, you will see that the Word "begotten" is in the New Testament. Please note, "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (Injil , John 1:14, NKJV).
Sometimes the word "begotten" is translated as "One and Only."
J/JG
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2012-09-21 04:18
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The Word of God is embodied in Jesus. The Bible is the words that come from God's Word.
I think those are wrote in the Bible.
While in Islam, the Quran is the words of God dictated through Muhammad, and we have the original text as a reference.
The Word of God is embodied in Jesus. The Bible is the words that come from God's Word.
I think those are wrote in the Bible.
While in Islam, the Quran is the words of God dictated through Muhammad, and we have the original text as a reference.
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2012-09-26 20:56
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Dear Adli,
Thank you for your comment. You are right that the Word of God is given directly through Jesus. In fact, John 1:1, 14 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
Dear Adli,
Thank you for your comment. You are right that the Word of God is given directly through Jesus. In fact, John 1:1, 14 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
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2012-09-24 08:39
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But it was written in the Bible that a last prophet would come and the name of that prophet would be Muhammad. So that prophet (pbuh) came and took the book of the Quran from God through Gabriel.
Muhammad is the last prophet and a prophet cannot tell lies. And the Quran testifies about the Bible that the Bible is a true book that also came from God.
The Bible has been completely edited so you cannot test the Bible with the Quran. Only the Quran is in the original state from the beginning until now. It will not be changed and cannot be, because Allah promised to keep it in it's original state until the end.
But it was written in the Bible that a last prophet would come and the name of that prophet would be Muhammad. So that prophet (pbuh) came and took the book of the Quran from God through Gabriel.
Muhammad is the last prophet and a prophet cannot tell lies. And the Quran testifies about the Bible that the Bible is a true book that also came from God.
The Bible has been completely edited so you cannot test the Bible with the Quran. Only the Quran is in the original state from the beginning until now. It will not be changed and cannot be, because Allah promised to keep it in it's original state until the end.
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2012-09-26 21:07
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Dear Asad,
Where does it say in the Bible that the last prophet to come would be Muhammad? I don't know of any verse that actually names Muhammad as the last prophet.
There are many Scriptures in the Taurat and the Prophets that state another would come who would fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament, but the names given are all names that Jesus was later called, not Muhammad.
Dear Asad,
Where does it say in the Bible that the last prophet to come would be Muhammad? I don't know of any verse that actually names Muhammad as the last prophet.
There are many Scriptures in the Taurat and the Prophets that state another would come who would fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament, but the names given are all names that Jesus was later called, not Muhammad.
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2012-09-29 01:19
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The original Bible was never known to exist, and now there are many different Bibles that have been engineered by humans. They cannot be used as guidelines.
The original Bible was never known to exist, and now there are many different Bibles that have been engineered by humans. They cannot be used as guidelines.
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2012-10-02 16:41
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Dear Jamboel,
I must kindly disagree with you, as we do know that the original Bible existed. We have various manuscripts dating all the way to 300 BC, and the translations we have today are translated from the same manuscripts.
Read isaandislam.com/The-Bible/should-muslims-trust-the-bible.html to learn more about how we know the Bible is true.
Dear Jamboel,
I must kindly disagree with you, as we do know that the original Bible existed. We have various manuscripts dating all the way to 300 BC, and the translations we have today are translated from the same manuscripts.
Read isaandislam.com/The-Bible/should-muslims-trust-the-bible.html to learn more about how we know the Bible is true.
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2012-10-08 09:52
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I believe that Muhammad was sent to Islamic people, just like Jesus was sent to Israel.
I believe that Muhammad was sent to Islamic people, just like Jesus was sent to Israel.
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2012-10-13 00:00
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Cazalet,
Thank you for your question. The thing is, Jesus was sent for all people, not just for Israel. He told his disciples, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you" (Injil, Matthew 28:19-20).
He also told them this in Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:47, and John 20:21. Jesus told his disciples to share His message with the whole world, not just Israel!
This article gives a more full explanation about why and how Jesus came for everyone: http://isaandislam.com/Isa-Al-Masih/did-isa-al-masih-practice-racial-discrimination.html.
Jesus wants to have a relationship with every person, not just Jews. If you would like to know how to do this, go to the "Way of Salvation" section on our site.
Cazalet,
Thank you for your question. The thing is, Jesus was sent for all people, not just for Israel. He told his disciples, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you" (Injil, Matthew 28:19-20).
He also told them this in Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:47, and John 20:21. Jesus told his disciples to share His message with the whole world, not just Israel!
This article gives a more full explanation about why and how Jesus came for everyone: http://isaandislam.com/Isa-Al-Masih/did-isa-al-masih-practice-racial-discrimination.html.
Jesus wants to have a relationship with every person, not just Jews. If you would like to know how to do this, go to the "Way of Salvation" section on our site.
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2012-10-09 00:45
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If a person chooses the Quran as his guiding book, he's no longer a Christian. It's as simple as that. It's in the same manner as when a Muslim chooses the Tripitaka. He's no longer a Muslim but a Buddhist.
If a person chooses the Quran as his guiding book, he's no longer a Christian. It's as simple as that. It's in the same manner as when a Muslim chooses the Tripitaka. He's no longer a Muslim but a Buddhist.
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2012-10-22 23:15
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Budiarto,
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you. While Christians can look at the Quran to learn about Islam, they cannot use it to guide them. This article gives a good explanation of the way Christians should look at the Quran: http://isaandislam.com/al-quran/how-is-the-koran-viewed-by-christians.html.
Budiarto,
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you. While Christians can look at the Quran to learn about Islam, they cannot use it to guide them. This article gives a good explanation of the way Christians should look at the Quran: http://isaandislam.com/al-quran/how-is-the-koran-viewed-by-christians.html.
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2012-10-22 23:31
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Yassin,
You asked a good question. The reason why Jehovah's Witnesses don't accept the Trinity is because they are not real Christians. Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult, or a sect, similar to Ahmadi Muslims.
Those who are true Believers accept Isa Al-Masih as God in human form and part of the Trinity. If you'd like to read more about this, go to: http://isaandislam.com/christian-beliefs/why-do-christians-believe-that-there-are-three-gods.html.
J
Yassin,
You asked a good question. The reason why Jehovah's Witnesses don't accept the Trinity is because they are not real Christians. Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult, or a sect, similar to Ahmadi Muslims.
Those who are true Believers accept Isa Al-Masih as God in human form and part of the Trinity. If you'd like to read more about this, go to: http://isaandislam.com/christian-beliefs/why-do-christians-believe-that-there-are-three-gods.html.
J
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2012-10-15 17:08
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am shocked to see that you are ignorant of the teachings of the Quran. What silly logic are you giving about a book being true only if it predicts the future. Which Bible are you talking about my friend?
With so many versions, how can the book be true? I as a Muslim believe in the Bible as a book of God. But over time, people have distorted facts about the Bible and have created different versions.
On the other hand, there is only One Quran, and Allah will protect His word forever. There are at least ten million Muslims who know the Quran by heart. May I recommend that you at least read the Quran once.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am shocked to see that you are ignorant of the teachings of the Quran. What silly logic are you giving about a book being true only if it predicts the future. Which Bible are you talking about my friend?
With so many versions, how can the book be true? I as a Muslim believe in the Bible as a book of God. But over time, people have distorted facts about the Bible and have created different versions.
On the other hand, there is only One Quran, and Allah will protect His word forever. There are at least ten million Muslims who know the Quran by heart. May I recommend that you at least read the Quran once.
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2012-10-22 23:45
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Arjumand,
There is only one Bible. You are right that the Bible has many translations, but they are all from the same Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Much research and work has been done to preserve those manuscripts, and when the manuscripts we have now are compared to the fragments that date back to the 2nd century BC (Taurat) and the 1st century AD (Injil), they are the same.
The differences between different Bible translations are very minor, such as the differences in translations of the Quran. The differences are because different scholars disagree about what word is best to convey the message in the original Greek and Hebrew languages.
J
Arjumand,
There is only one Bible. You are right that the Bible has many translations, but they are all from the same Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Much research and work has been done to preserve those manuscripts, and when the manuscripts we have now are compared to the fragments that date back to the 2nd century BC (Taurat) and the 1st century AD (Injil), they are the same.
The differences between different Bible translations are very minor, such as the differences in translations of the Quran. The differences are because different scholars disagree about what word is best to convey the message in the original Greek and Hebrew languages.
J
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2012-10-18 06:26
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The Quran tells us about many Prophets. And the Quran is the only book which has never been changed since its revelation, while various versions of the Bible have been made.
The Quran tells us about many Prophets. And the Quran is the only book which has never been changed since its revelation, while various versions of the Bible have been made.
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2012-10-22 23:37
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Muhammad,
You are right that the Quran tells about many prophets. It also states that to fully learn about those prophets, one must read the Taurat and the Injil (Qs. 2:136).
The Bible has not been changed. There are many verses that attest to this. Some of them are:
"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8).
"Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens" (Zabur [Psalm] 119:89).
The Bible (Word of God) is eternal! It "stands firm," ie, it cannot be changed.
J
Muhammad,
You are right that the Quran tells about many prophets. It also states that to fully learn about those prophets, one must read the Taurat and the Injil (Qs. 2:136).
The Bible has not been changed. There are many verses that attest to this. Some of them are:
"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8).
"Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens" (Zabur [Psalm] 119:89).
The Bible (Word of God) is eternal! It "stands firm," ie, it cannot be changed.
J
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2012-10-29 22:55
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2012-11-17 17:45
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Are sure of your proof? Even the prophesies regarding Isa (Jesus) were not fulfilled according to your bible. e.g Was Jesus Christ ever called Emmanuel?
Why don't you consider the Holy Quran with care. It is the only book Allah (God) promised to prevent from human's manipulation, is this not a prophecy? This makes it different from the Bible.
As you know, the Bible contains a lot of contradictions and errors. The Quran has confirmed prophecies that exist among us but you can't figure them out because you don't really want to know the truth. I would like to engage you in discussion via online.
Are sure of your proof? Even the prophesies regarding Isa (Jesus) were not fulfilled according to your bible. e.g Was Jesus Christ ever called Emmanuel?
Why don't you consider the Holy Quran with care. It is the only book Allah (God) promised to prevent from human's manipulation, is this not a prophecy? This makes it different from the Bible.
As you know, the Bible contains a lot of contradictions and errors. The Quran has confirmed prophecies that exist among us but you can't figure them out because you don't really want to know the truth. I would like to engage you in discussion via online.
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2012-11-19 18:45
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Ismail,
You state that the Quran is only book God promised would not be changed. I must disagree with you. There are many verses in the Bible stating that it will not be changed and is eternal.
"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8).
"Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens" (Zabur [Psalm] 119:89).
The Bible (Word of God) is eternal! It "stands firm," ie, it cannot be changed.
"I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished" (Injil, Matthew 5:18).
The Bible cannot be changed until every prophecy has been fulfilled, which will be after the end of time as we know it, for the Bible even prophesies about what life will be like in Paradise after Jesus returns to earth.
Ismail,
You state that the Quran is only book God promised would not be changed. I must disagree with you. There are many verses in the Bible stating that it will not be changed and is eternal.
"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8).
"Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens" (Zabur [Psalm] 119:89).
The Bible (Word of God) is eternal! It "stands firm," ie, it cannot be changed.
"I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished" (Injil, Matthew 5:18).
The Bible cannot be changed until every prophecy has been fulfilled, which will be after the end of time as we know it, for the Bible even prophesies about what life will be like in Paradise after Jesus returns to earth.
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2012-11-19 15:25
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Christians, as the name implies, are followers of the Christ, but they the hate truth.
Christians, as the name implies, are followers of the Christ, but they the hate truth.
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2012-11-23 22:10
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Abdulrahman,
I challenge you to see the Truth as the Bible reveals it. To the Christian, following Christ and following truth or loving the Truth is the same. Jesus Christ says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Abdulrahman,
I challenge you to see the Truth as the Bible reveals it. To the Christian, following Christ and following truth or loving the Truth is the same. Jesus Christ says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
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2012-12-08 10:12
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The Quran is the holy book of Islam (words of God), but we also read Hadiths (words of the prophet Muhammad saw). So, we have more books to read and learn than those of the Old and New Testaments.
Hadiths contain not only guidance but also prophecies spoken through the prophet Muhammad saw. Some prophecies of Al-Quran (mainly scientific, i.e. about plate tectonic theory) and some in Hadiths have been fulfilled.
The Quran is the holy book of Islam (words of God), but we also read Hadiths (words of the prophet Muhammad saw). So, we have more books to read and learn than those of the Old and New Testaments.
Hadiths contain not only guidance but also prophecies spoken through the prophet Muhammad saw. Some prophecies of Al-Quran (mainly scientific, i.e. about plate tectonic theory) and some in Hadiths have been fulfilled.
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2012-12-12 21:25
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Imtihanah,
The Hadiths cannot be the revelation of God nor should Muslims believe them. For example: The Prophet said, "If a house fly falls in the drink of anyone of you, he should dip it (in the drink), for one of its wings has a disease and the other has the cure for the disease" (Sahih Al-Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 54, Number 537). When the Hadiths contain these kinds of ideas, it is clear that the Hadith are not reliable.
Explaining how the earth works, i.e. plate tectonic theory, is not a prophecy. A prophecy is foretelling of what will happen in the future. For example the prophet Isaiah 500 years before Christ foretold that Jesus Christ would suffer for the sins of humanity. ”But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all” (The Prophet Isaiah 53:5-6).
Remember that the Old Testament pre-dates the Quran by thousands of years and the New Testament pre-dates the Quran by 500 years or more. Also it is important to note that most of the contents of the Quran have been taken from the Old and New Testaments.
Jason Gilead
Imtihanah,
The Hadiths cannot be the revelation of God nor should Muslims believe them. For example: The Prophet said, "If a house fly falls in the drink of anyone of you, he should dip it (in the drink), for one of its wings has a disease and the other has the cure for the disease" (Sahih Al-Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 54, Number 537). When the Hadiths contain these kinds of ideas, it is clear that the Hadith are not reliable.
Explaining how the earth works, i.e. plate tectonic theory, is not a prophecy. A prophecy is foretelling of what will happen in the future. For example the prophet Isaiah 500 years before Christ foretold that Jesus Christ would suffer for the sins of humanity. ”But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all” (The Prophet Isaiah 53:5-6).
Remember that the Old Testament pre-dates the Quran by thousands of years and the New Testament pre-dates the Quran by 500 years or more. Also it is important to note that most of the contents of the Quran have been taken from the Old and New Testaments.
Jason Gilead
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2012-12-12 17:57
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You said that the Bible is full of prophecies, but they should also be tested. One prophecy in the Bible is that as Jonah was in the belly of the fish for 3 days & 3 nights so shall the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for 3 days & 3 nights. How many days was Jesus in the heart of earth?
The prophecy has another link also that Jonah was alive and to fulfill the prophecy Jesus must be alive but according to Christians Jesus was dead. If this is true, then the prophecy is not fulfilled. Please explain.
You said that the Bible is full of prophecies, but they should also be tested. One prophecy in the Bible is that as Jonah was in the belly of the fish for 3 days & 3 nights so shall the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for 3 days & 3 nights. How many days was Jesus in the heart of earth?
The prophecy has another link also that Jonah was alive and to fulfill the prophecy Jesus must be alive but according to Christians Jesus was dead. If this is true, then the prophecy is not fulfilled. Please explain.
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2012-12-15 00:42
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Wasim, you are absolutely correct. All prophecies need to be tested!
First of all the “heart of the earth” is figurative language for the grave. In Jewish thinking in the first century a part of a day was equivalent to a full day. So they would understand that part of Friday, all day Saturday and part of Sunday as three days. Other verses state that Jesus would rise on the third day (Injil, Matthew 16:21 and Luke 9:22). So he fulfilled the prophecy for being in the grave three days.
As to the second question, Jesus is alive today. He rose from the dead on the third day and He lives with His followers today. Thus He fulfilled that prophecy. In fact He promised those who love and follow Him, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Injil, Matthew 28:19).
Jason Gilead
Wasim, you are absolutely correct. All prophecies need to be tested!
First of all the “heart of the earth” is figurative language for the grave. In Jewish thinking in the first century a part of a day was equivalent to a full day. So they would understand that part of Friday, all day Saturday and part of Sunday as three days. Other verses state that Jesus would rise on the third day (Injil, Matthew 16:21 and Luke 9:22). So he fulfilled the prophecy for being in the grave three days.
As to the second question, Jesus is alive today. He rose from the dead on the third day and He lives with His followers today. Thus He fulfilled that prophecy. In fact He promised those who love and follow Him, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Injil, Matthew 28:19).
Jason Gilead
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2012-12-23 15:16
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Thanks brothers! ,I have carefully gone through all arguments on this matter and I have one concern. Our brothers in the Muslim world have no reason not to turn to Jesus Christ as the only Saviour of the world. It seems they just intentionally hate the truth.
Mohammad was smart in his way but confused his followers. How can a prophet who received God's word (Quran) and passed it to his followers become the first to break it? How many wives did Mohammad marry and how many did he tell his followers to marry, which is which?
Jesus and the Bible remain pure and the only consistent Word of God. Can a messenger of God (Muhammad) of over 40 years defile a girl of 09 years?
People, let’s own up! This is confusing.
Thanks brothers! ,I have carefully gone through all arguments on this matter and I have one concern. Our brothers in the Muslim world have no reason not to turn to Jesus Christ as the only Saviour of the world. It seems they just intentionally hate the truth.
Mohammad was smart in his way but confused his followers. How can a prophet who received God's word (Quran) and passed it to his followers become the first to break it? How many wives did Mohammad marry and how many did he tell his followers to marry, which is which?
Jesus and the Bible remain pure and the only consistent Word of God. Can a messenger of God (Muhammad) of over 40 years defile a girl of 09 years?
People, let’s own up! This is confusing.
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2012-12-27 01:07
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I don’t believe Muslims hate the truth. They have been taught for years that the Gospel is untrustworthy. They have been trained from childhood that Muhammad is a great prophet who received a revelation from God. It is hard for them to think that they might be wrong. In fact they have been warned not even to investigate the claims of Christianity or to question their own faith. This is why they seem to hate the truth.
Most people feel bewildered that Muhammad had more than four wives, I think 13 in all. Of course the marriage to the nine year girl is abhorrent too, to most people. Muslims really need to face these problems and try not to justify Muhammad’s actions.
Jason Gilead
I don’t believe Muslims hate the truth. They have been taught for years that the Gospel is untrustworthy. They have been trained from childhood that Muhammad is a great prophet who received a revelation from God. It is hard for them to think that they might be wrong. In fact they have been warned not even to investigate the claims of Christianity or to question their own faith. This is why they seem to hate the truth.
Most people feel bewildered that Muhammad had more than four wives, I think 13 in all. Of course the marriage to the nine year girl is abhorrent too, to most people. Muslims really need to face these problems and try not to justify Muhammad’s actions.
Jason Gilead
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2012-12-23 22:51
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Thank you for this article. I perceive it as a way to further understand each others beliefs. I pray that God will continue to guide and keep you to profess His love to others.
Thank you for this article. I perceive it as a way to further understand each others beliefs. I pray that God will continue to guide and keep you to profess His love to others.
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2012-12-27 01:09
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Wenda, we are pleased you appreciate the article. Our goal is to help Muslims and Christians understand each other. We try to be objective and fair.
We would appreciate prayer. We want to share clearly with all people God’s love as it is shown in Christ Jesus. Our desire is that both Muslims and Christian would “…know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; [and] . . . be filled with all the fullness of God” (Injil, Ephesians 3:19).
Jason Gilead
Wenda, we are pleased you appreciate the article. Our goal is to help Muslims and Christians understand each other. We try to be objective and fair.
We would appreciate prayer. We want to share clearly with all people God’s love as it is shown in Christ Jesus. Our desire is that both Muslims and Christian would “…know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; [and] . . . be filled with all the fullness of God” (Injil, Ephesians 3:19).
Jason Gilead
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2012-12-24 15:35
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You know very well that the Bible and Isa say that Islam is the true religion. I choose Islam. The Bible says that Ahmad is the name of my prophet Muhammad.
Please don't print false things about Islam. Holy Quran is wholly God's word. It will never change until the Day of Judgment. I request that don’t tell lies. God sees and hears. Islam and the Quran are true. Please don't abuse Islam.
Why do you change the Bible’s facts and meaning?
You know very well that the Bible and Isa say that Islam is the true religion. I choose Islam. The Bible says that Ahmad is the name of my prophet Muhammad.
Please don't print false things about Islam. Holy Quran is wholly God's word. It will never change until the Day of Judgment. I request that don’t tell lies. God sees and hears. Islam and the Quran are true. Please don't abuse Islam.
Why do you change the Bible’s facts and meaning?
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2012-12-27 01:14
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Vaseem, we are committed to telling the truth. If you read the Bible carefully you will see that there is not one word in it about Islam. The name Ahmad is not found in the Bible. Some Muslims want to believe that Muhammad is spoken of it the Bible. His name or any reference to him is totally absent.
Our staff says nothing false about Islam. We do see many things that are false in Islam. We encourage Muslims to critically study their religion. If they do they will discover many things they claim to be true are not true.
No one has changed the text of the Bible. Muslims claim Christians have changed the text but this is a charge that can not be proven by Muslims. It is just a Muslim strategy to try to discredit the Bible. The Bible is God’s Holy Word. Men cannot change it!
Jason Gilead
Vaseem, we are committed to telling the truth. If you read the Bible carefully you will see that there is not one word in it about Islam. The name Ahmad is not found in the Bible. Some Muslims want to believe that Muhammad is spoken of it the Bible. His name or any reference to him is totally absent.
Our staff says nothing false about Islam. We do see many things that are false in Islam. We encourage Muslims to critically study their religion. If they do they will discover many things they claim to be true are not true.
No one has changed the text of the Bible. Muslims claim Christians have changed the text but this is a charge that can not be proven by Muslims. It is just a Muslim strategy to try to discredit the Bible. The Bible is God’s Holy Word. Men cannot change it!
Jason Gilead
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2013-01-04 03:19
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Trust the Bible.
It helps you to know the way of life. It is true. I am a Muslim. I will consider it with all your trust.
Thanks
Trust the Bible.
It helps you to know the way of life. It is true. I am a Muslim. I will consider it with all your trust.
Thanks
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2013-01-04 18:22
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Jay,
You are right. The Bible is true and trustworthy. We pray that as you read the Bible you will find the Way.
If you have any questions about the Bible, you may ask us here or you can email me at jasminidionline.info.
Jay,
You are right. The Bible is true and trustworthy. We pray that as you read the Bible you will find the Way.
If you have any questions about the Bible, you may ask us here or you can email me at jasmin
idionline.info.
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2013-02-26 19:39
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The word "Al-Masih" is the Arabic translation of the Aramaic "Messias." The Greek translation of "Messias" is "Christ."
You see the name Christ all throughout the New Testament. When Muslims refer to son of Mary they say Isa Al-Masih. Christians refer to Him as Jesus Christ. So Al-Masih and Christ and just two names for the Son of Mary.
Isa Al-Masih said, "For the Son of Man [Jesus Christ] came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). Christ came to save us from sin! Please always keep this in the forefront of your thinking, when you think about Isa Al-Masih.
Jason Gilead
Jason Gilead
The word "Al-Masih" is the Arabic translation of the Aramaic "Messias." The Greek translation of "Messias" is "Christ."
You see the name Christ all throughout the New Testament. When Muslims refer to son of Mary they say Isa Al-Masih. Christians refer to Him as Jesus Christ. So Al-Masih and Christ and just two names for the Son of Mary.
Isa Al-Masih said, "For the Son of Man [Jesus Christ] came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). Christ came to save us from sin! Please always keep this in the forefront of your thinking, when you think about Isa Al-Masih.
Jason Gilead
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2013-01-15 00:30
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If you read the Old Testament, you will find that there will be a last prophet who will come after Jesus Christ and his name will be Muhammad.
If you read the Old Testament, you will find that there will be a last prophet who will come after Jesus Christ and his name will be Muhammad.
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2013-02-26 19:45
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I would challenge Muslims to read the whole Old Testament to see if there is a reference to Muhammad. I can assure you that there is not one reference.
Islamic scholars try very hard to find a reference to Muhammad in the Old Testament. There is no reference.
Please note the following verse revealed to the Prophet Isaiah 500 years before the coming of Isa Al-Masih: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all" (Nabi Isaiah 53:5-6).
Who do you think Isaiah 53:5-6 refers to?
Jason Gilead
I would challenge Muslims to read the whole Old Testament to see if there is a reference to Muhammad. I can assure you that there is not one reference.
Islamic scholars try very hard to find a reference to Muhammad in the Old Testament. There is no reference.
Please note the following verse revealed to the Prophet Isaiah 500 years before the coming of Isa Al-Masih: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all" (Nabi Isaiah 53:5-6).
Who do you think Isaiah 53:5-6 refers to?
Jason Gilead
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2013-02-06 12:51
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In my opinion, the Quran is God's words because it has not been altered from how it was revealed originally, while the Bible has been modified many times.
The Quran confirms and answers: why am I alive, who created the world, and where is my future after death.
Also, the Quran confirms Jesus' prophecy and his resurrection, but the Bible only emphasizes love and sin, which is a small part of life.
In my opinion, the Quran is God's words because it has not been altered from how it was revealed originally, while the Bible has been modified many times.
The Quran confirms and answers: why am I alive, who created the world, and where is my future after death.
Also, the Quran confirms Jesus' prophecy and his resurrection, but the Bible only emphasizes love and sin, which is a small part of life.
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2013-02-25 23:02
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I appreciate your efforts. It is obvious that you want to believe that Bible is the Word of God. Muslims also believe this.
But Muslims also believe that the Quran is the continuation of the one true religion which started with Adam and ended with Muhammad.
All your observations have been very clearly answered and scientific facts proven by Dr. Zakir Naik's video where he has a debate with Dr. William Campbell. If it still doesn’t answer your concerns then May Allah guide you, for no one else can.
The truth will set us free unless we close our eyes and chose to believe what we want to.
I appreciate your efforts. It is obvious that you want to believe that Bible is the Word of God. Muslims also believe this.
But Muslims also believe that the Quran is the continuation of the one true religion which started with Adam and ended with Muhammad.
All your observations have been very clearly answered and scientific facts proven by Dr. Zakir Naik's video where he has a debate with Dr. William Campbell. If it still doesn’t answer your concerns then May Allah guide you, for no one else can.
The truth will set us free unless we close our eyes and chose to believe what we want to.
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2013-02-26 19:27
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Thank you for you gentle response to our content.
I want you to know that we have read and studied Islam for 50 years. In all of my studies I have not found Islam or the Al-Quran defensible. There are so many contradictions in Islam and the Quran. Answers that Muslims have given are not adequate. I have not closed my eyes to the truth and have tried to be open to Islam and the Quran in every respect.
I have listened to some of the video referred to above. It is very clear from the video that Dr. Campbell’s explanation about embryology shows how modern science contradicts the Quran.
My friend, I would encourage you to read the Gospel very carefully. You will find, what so many Muslims have found, that Christ Jesus is the Savior of world. This salvation can be received by faith through grace alone. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast” (Injil, Ephesians 2:8-9).
Jason Gilead
Thank you for you gentle response to our content.
I want you to know that we have read and studied Islam for 50 years. In all of my studies I have not found Islam or the Al-Quran defensible. There are so many contradictions in Islam and the Quran. Answers that Muslims have given are not adequate. I have not closed my eyes to the truth and have tried to be open to Islam and the Quran in every respect.
I have listened to some of the video referred to above. It is very clear from the video that Dr. Campbell’s explanation about embryology shows how modern science contradicts the Quran.
My friend, I would encourage you to read the Gospel very carefully. You will find, what so many Muslims have found, that Christ Jesus is the Savior of world. This salvation can be received by faith through grace alone. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast” (Injil, Ephesians 2:8-9).
Jason Gilead
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2013-02-26 01:32
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Thanks but true enough. This sparks a long file of religious dialogue.
Hope you focus more on the works of Isa and how He saves us and not just the comparison of the Quran and the Bible next time. Remember how Isa was so irked by the Pharisees (religious leaders) who knew every bit of the Old Testament but never knew the Person in front of them.
It is not how much we know about the Bible but it is really about our relationship with Isa that should speak louder in winning people to Him. Please show more about how Allah loves us that He sent His one and only Son, Isa Al-Masih to save us.
Thanks but true enough. This sparks a long file of religious dialogue.
Hope you focus more on the works of Isa and how He saves us and not just the comparison of the Quran and the Bible next time. Remember how Isa was so irked by the Pharisees (religious leaders) who knew every bit of the Old Testament but never knew the Person in front of them.
It is not how much we know about the Bible but it is really about our relationship with Isa that should speak louder in winning people to Him. Please show more about how Allah loves us that He sent His one and only Son, Isa Al-Masih to save us.
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2013-02-26 19:30
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Thank you Paul. Your advice is right on target. We feel that we must try to answer honest and polite questions about the Bible. Nevertheless it is far more important to share about the person of Christ and what He did on the cross for us. So thank you!
Paul, the great apostle wrote, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - - - of whom I am the worst” (Injil, I Timothy 1:15). This is why Christ came! To save us! And we all, if we really look deep into our hearts will say, “I am the worst of sinners.” We must receive Him as Savior for he came to save “the worst of sinners”!
Jason Gilead
Thank you Paul. Your advice is right on target. We feel that we must try to answer honest and polite questions about the Bible. Nevertheless it is far more important to share about the person of Christ and what He did on the cross for us. So thank you!
Paul, the great apostle wrote, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - - - of whom I am the worst” (Injil, I Timothy 1:15). This is why Christ came! To save us! And we all, if we really look deep into our hearts will say, “I am the worst of sinners.” We must receive Him as Savior for he came to save “the worst of sinners”!
Jason Gilead
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2013-03-04 19:14
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Hi Adil,
I like your name. I thinik it means "Just." That's a great name to have, isn't it?
I am not sure if you are trying to say I don't write the truth or asking how I get courage to write the truth.
Adil, I am totally committed to sharing the truth with others. I consider God's Holy Word the truth. So I share what God's Word says.
Jesus Christ referred to Himself as "truth" in John 14:6. All Muslims and all Christians agree that Jesus was holy, without sin. So we have confidence that what He taught in the Gospel / Injil is truth. I always want to share the Gospel.
I hope these few sentences answer your question.
Jason Gilead
Hi Adil,
I like your name. I thinik it means "Just." That's a great name to have, isn't it?
I am not sure if you are trying to say I don't write the truth or asking how I get courage to write the truth.
Adil, I am totally committed to sharing the truth with others. I consider God's Holy Word the truth. So I share what God's Word says.
Jesus Christ referred to Himself as "truth" in John 14:6. All Muslims and all Christians agree that Jesus was holy, without sin. So we have confidence that what He taught in the Gospel / Injil is truth. I always want to share the Gospel.
I hope these few sentences answer your question.
Jason Gilead
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2013-03-15 02:43
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“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (Injil, John 14:6).
To be truth, that verse itself denied all what you have believed so far except, the son of God.
It burried your Trinity and God.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (Injil, John 14:6).
To be truth, that verse itself denied all what you have believed so far except, the son of God.
It burried your Trinity and God.
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2013-03-28 19:23
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My friend, you have quoted a great verse. In this verse Jesus shares His attributes that show Him to be God.
Jesus did not say that He had the truth (although He does). Instead He said, "I am the Truth." He did not say that He had life (although He did). Instead He said "I am the life." He did not say I know the way or point to the way (although He could). Instead He said "I am the way." And in the same verse He said that no one goes to the Father, e.g. enters heaven, except through Him, that is through accepting Him as Savior.
You can learn more about Christ's offer of salvation by going to: http://www.isaandislam.com/Way-of-Salvation/
Salaam . . . Jason Gilead
My friend, you have quoted a great verse. In this verse Jesus shares His attributes that show Him to be God.
Jesus did not say that He had the truth (although He does). Instead He said, "I am the Truth." He did not say that He had life (although He did). Instead He said "I am the life." He did not say I know the way or point to the way (although He could). Instead He said "I am the way." And in the same verse He said that no one goes to the Father, e.g. enters heaven, except through Him, that is through accepting Him as Savior.
You can learn more about Christ's offer of salvation by going to: http://www.isaandislam.com/Way-of-Salvation/
Salaam . . . Jason Gilead
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2013-03-23 11:39
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Dear Admin,
I really appreciate this open discussion. I think this can help us, both Christians and Muslims, to present our point of view.
The subject is, the Quran or Bible, which one is God's (Allah's) Word. This is a very old and common argument.
As you said and boasted, that Bible is the Word of God.
As a Muslim, the Quran guides us Muslims to ask those people who are claiming, relating or attributing some thing to God which is not be fitting to God (Allah). The Quran tells us to ask them if you are right or true, then produce your proof.
And as a Christian you already clearly said that Bible is the Word of God. And Quran is not. So I think it is a waste of time if I try to explain to you something from the Quran.
So if the Quran is not the Word of God and Bible is, then let us examine Bible. Put this book on test. If it passes the test then we Muslim's have no objections to accept that this book is the Word of God. If you agree then I will continue.
Dear Admin,
I really appreciate this open discussion. I think this can help us, both Christians and Muslims, to present our point of view.
The subject is, the Quran or Bible, which one is God's (Allah's) Word. This is a very old and common argument.
As you said and boasted, that Bible is the Word of God.
As a Muslim, the Quran guides us Muslims to ask those people who are claiming, relating or attributing some thing to God which is not be fitting to God (Allah). The Quran tells us to ask them if you are right or true, then produce your proof.
And as a Christian you already clearly said that Bible is the Word of God. And Quran is not. So I think it is a waste of time if I try to explain to you something from the Quran.
So if the Quran is not the Word of God and Bible is, then let us examine Bible. Put this book on test. If it passes the test then we Muslim's have no objections to accept that this book is the Word of God. If you agree then I will continue.
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2013-03-28 19:38
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Dear Syed:
Yes, we believe fully that the Bible is God's Word and that the Quran is not God's Word. And we are willing to answer any questions about the Bible.
It is important to note that most of the Quran comes from the Old and New Testaments. It is made up of stories that your prophet heard from the Jews and the Christians in Arabia.
You can read why we don't accept the Quran as God's Word by reading carefully three articles on contradictions in the Quran - http://www.isaandislam.com/Way-of-Salvation/
Finally, as to the Bible, it is much older than the Quran and it has been preserved by God. God is all powerful and He would not permit His holy Word to be corrupted. To charge that God's holy Word has been corrupted is to doubt the power of God.
Kind regards,
Jason Gilead
Dear Syed:
Yes, we believe fully that the Bible is God's Word and that the Quran is not God's Word. And we are willing to answer any questions about the Bible.
It is important to note that most of the Quran comes from the Old and New Testaments. It is made up of stories that your prophet heard from the Jews and the Christians in Arabia.
You can read why we don't accept the Quran as God's Word by reading carefully three articles on contradictions in the Quran - http://www.isaandislam.com/Way-of-Salvation/
Finally, as to the Bible, it is much older than the Quran and it has been preserved by God. God is all powerful and He would not permit His holy Word to be corrupted. To charge that God's holy Word has been corrupted is to doubt the power of God.
Kind regards,
Jason Gilead
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2013-04-09 04:52
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It is true that the Bible gives prophesies. But the real thing behind it all is that the Bible calls Jesus to be the Son of God. Can you believe that? Can you believe that God came here to earth and He was not even able to survive?
The Quran does give prophesies. It tells us that the skin is where all the feeling are. It tells us about the convection of the currents during a rain, etc. But you have to be eager enough to search for them.
Allah is the only creator. He created the heaven and the earth and Jesus. He Is the Master and Creator of them all.
It is true that the Bible gives prophesies. But the real thing behind it all is that the Bible calls Jesus to be the Son of God. Can you believe that? Can you believe that God came here to earth and He was not even able to survive?
The Quran does give prophesies. It tells us that the skin is where all the feeling are. It tells us about the convection of the currents during a rain, etc. But you have to be eager enough to search for them.
Allah is the only creator. He created the heaven and the earth and Jesus. He Is the Master and Creator of them all.
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2013-04-10 16:48
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Arqam, thank you for your good comments.
Jesus is the Son of God, but not in the way mankind thinks of a son. "Son of God" is a figure of speech. Jesus is also called "Kalimah Allah" but He is not a sentence. And because God is all-powerful He can easily come to earth as a man if He pleases. Who can stop Him?
The Triune God willed that Jesus, the eternal Kalimah Allah, would be crucified to save us from eternal punishment. That is how much He loves us. Because He is all powerful, He rose from the dead. This is a great victory.
The prophecies you speak of are not prophecies at all. To prophesy is to foretell events that will happen in the future. For example the prophet Isaiah foretold (prophesied) that the Kalimah Allah would be crucified 500 years before it happened. Please see Isaiah 53. This is a perfect example of a true prophecy.
Yes, Allah is the creator and Master of the universe. The Kalimah Allah and the eternal Spirit (Rohullah), members of the Triune Godhead, also participated in the creation. Please read Genesis 1:1-2.
Jason Gilead
Arqam, thank you for your good comments.
Jesus is the Son of God, but not in the way mankind thinks of a son. "Son of God" is a figure of speech. Jesus is also called "Kalimah Allah" but He is not a sentence. And because God is all-powerful He can easily come to earth as a man if He pleases. Who can stop Him?
The Triune God willed that Jesus, the eternal Kalimah Allah, would be crucified to save us from eternal punishment. That is how much He loves us. Because He is all powerful, He rose from the dead. This is a great victory.
The prophecies you speak of are not prophecies at all. To prophesy is to foretell events that will happen in the future. For example the prophet Isaiah foretold (prophesied) that the Kalimah Allah would be crucified 500 years before it happened. Please see Isaiah 53. This is a perfect example of a true prophecy.
Yes, Allah is the creator and Master of the universe. The Kalimah Allah and the eternal Spirit (Rohullah), members of the Triune Godhead, also participated in the creation. Please read Genesis 1:1-2.
Jason Gilead
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2013-05-09 01:30
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From what I understand, in the beginning God allowed men to eat only fruits and vegetables, but later on allowed some meat.
Later on again allowed basically all meat except the blood. Then in the New Testament everything could now be eaten because everything was cleansed already by the blood of Christ.
With these changing Biblical guidelines about food over time, can we say that the Word of God is really absolute over time?
From what I understand, in the beginning God allowed men to eat only fruits and vegetables, but later on allowed some meat.
Later on again allowed basically all meat except the blood. Then in the New Testament everything could now be eaten because everything was cleansed already by the blood of Christ.
With these changing Biblical guidelines about food over time, can we say that the Word of God is really absolute over time?
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2013-05-15 18:51
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The Bible is absolute over time as to the person of God, the condition of mankind, moral truth etc.
It is not absolute over time as to modes of dress, modes of transport, ways to eat, how to build houses, forms of worship, e.g. cultural matters. These things vary through over time and are not of great importance. Under the OT law there were some prohibitions on what was eaten. When Isa Al-Masih came, He emphasized that what comes out of a person’s heart is more important than what goes into his stomach (See Mark 7:14-23).
Thus the followers of Jesus can easily adjust to other cultures. The Bible is a book for the heart, not the outward form of religion. Islam (and some other sects as well) place unwarranted importance on the external, whereas God places almost no emphasis on the external.
“You [God]do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings” (Psalm 51:16). Thus wrote the Psalmist even though God commanded the burnt offerings. Why?
In another place the prophet writes, “I [God] hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me” (Amos 5:21).
What God desires first and foremost is a broken and contrite heart, humility, goodness, kindness, love etc. But religious people think God cares about what we eat, what we wear, the bodily position in prayer.
Jun, I would encourage you to read the Parable of the Publican and the Sinner in Luke 18:9-14. Let me know what you think.
The Bible is absolute over time as to the person of God, the condition of mankind, moral truth etc.
It is not absolute over time as to modes of dress, modes of transport, ways to eat, how to build houses, forms of worship, e.g. cultural matters. These things vary through over time and are not of great importance. Under the OT law there were some prohibitions on what was eaten. When Isa Al-Masih came, He emphasized that what comes out of a person’s heart is more important than what goes into his stomach (See Mark 7:14-23).
Thus the followers of Jesus can easily adjust to other cultures. The Bible is a book for the heart, not the outward form of religion. Islam (and some other sects as well) place unwarranted importance on the external, whereas God places almost no emphasis on the external.
“You [God]do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings” (Psalm 51:16). Thus wrote the Psalmist even though God commanded the burnt offerings. Why?
In another place the prophet writes, “I [God] hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me” (Amos 5:21).
What God desires first and foremost is a broken and contrite heart, humility, goodness, kindness, love etc. But religious people think God cares about what we eat, what we wear, the bodily position in prayer.
Jun, I would encourage you to read the Parable of the Publican and the Sinner in Luke 18:9-14. Let me know what you think.
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2013-05-14 17:37
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Good day,
You mentioned in one of your replies that Mohammad picked up most of the scientific information from the books before the Quran.
There is a surah in the Quran that is specifically about about iron, the metal. The words that used are "iron is sent down," which points to the fact that iron is not produced in the earth's core since it is not hot enough.
Therefore all the iron we have was once produced in stars in our galaxy. For a person who did not know how to read and write to gather information like this is remarkable.
I have not read the Bible but can you give me a reference from where this kind of information could have been gathered?
Good day,
You mentioned in one of your replies that Mohammad picked up most of the scientific information from the books before the Quran.
There is a surah in the Quran that is specifically about about iron, the metal. The words that used are "iron is sent down," which points to the fact that iron is not produced in the earth's core since it is not hot enough.
Therefore all the iron we have was once produced in stars in our galaxy. For a person who did not know how to read and write to gather information like this is remarkable.
I have not read the Bible but can you give me a reference from where this kind of information could have been gathered?
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2013-05-15 19:12
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You are referring to Qs 54:25. Please note that not all translators translate this verse in the same way. Three well known and trusted translators of the Quran translate it as: “God brought forth iron” (Mohsin Khan), “revealed iron” (Pickthall), “made iron” (Shakir). Keep this in mind.
But be careful about your confidence in the Quran? There are many things that are confusing. For example a Muslim must believe that God made the stars as missiles to throw at devils. “And We have (from of old) adorned the lowest heave (sky) with lamps, and have made such (Lamps as) missiles to drive away Satan . . .” Qs 67:5). We all know that this idea is foolish. Of course you can say that Muhammad was speaking poetically, and I will accept that. He was also speaking poetically when he mentioned the matter of iron.
Please don’t be taken in by the idea that the Quran contains all kinds of scientific knowledge. I know this is hammered into our brains by Muslim apologists but it is just not so.
You are referring to Qs 54:25. Please note that not all translators translate this verse in the same way. Three well known and trusted translators of the Quran translate it as: “God brought forth iron” (Mohsin Khan), “revealed iron” (Pickthall), “made iron” (Shakir). Keep this in mind.
But be careful about your confidence in the Quran? There are many things that are confusing. For example a Muslim must believe that God made the stars as missiles to throw at devils. “And We have (from of old) adorned the lowest heave (sky) with lamps, and have made such (Lamps as) missiles to drive away Satan . . .” Qs 67:5). We all know that this idea is foolish. Of course you can say that Muhammad was speaking poetically, and I will accept that. He was also speaking poetically when he mentioned the matter of iron.
Please don’t be taken in by the idea that the Quran contains all kinds of scientific knowledge. I know this is hammered into our brains by Muslim apologists but it is just not so.
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2013-05-15 13:25
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Both the Bible and the Quran are words of God.
Quran is the word of God because it has been proven by Mahamati Prannath and so as the Bible.
Many people of this world are soon going to be very sad because the prophecies of the Bible and Quran are soon going to be proven.
Both the Bible and the Quran are words of God.
Quran is the word of God because it has been proven by Mahamati Prannath and so as the Bible.
Many people of this world are soon going to be very sad because the prophecies of the Bible and Quran are soon going to be proven.
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2013-05-15 19:18
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Hi Prayatna,
Thank you for your comment.
We believe the Bible is God's Word. Until now no one has shown me that the Bible is untrustworthy. And I would have to say that no one has shown me why I should trust the Quran. Please check out some of our articles about contradictions in the Quran on this site.
To my knowledge the Quran contains no prophecies. A prophecy is a prediction about an unknown event that will happen in the future. The Bible is full of prophecies about what will happen in the future.
You are absolutely correct. Many people are going to be very, very sad when some of the Biblical prophecies are fulfilled.
Hi Prayatna,
Thank you for your comment.
We believe the Bible is God's Word. Until now no one has shown me that the Bible is untrustworthy. And I would have to say that no one has shown me why I should trust the Quran. Please check out some of our articles about contradictions in the Quran on this site.
To my knowledge the Quran contains no prophecies. A prophecy is a prediction about an unknown event that will happen in the future. The Bible is full of prophecies about what will happen in the future.
You are absolutely correct. Many people are going to be very, very sad when some of the Biblical prophecies are fulfilled.
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2013-05-19 09:22
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Christians say that: "The Father (F) is God, the Son(S) is God, and the Holy Ghost(H) is God, but the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Ghost, and the Holy Ghost is not the Father".
In simple arithmetic and terms therefore, if F = G, S = G, and H = G, then it follows that F = S = H, while the second part of the statement suggests that F ¹ S ¹ H (meaning, "not equal"). Isn’t that a contradiction to the Christian dogma of Trinity in itself ?
Christians say that: "The Father (F) is God, the Son(S) is God, and the Holy Ghost(H) is God, but the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Ghost, and the Holy Ghost is not the Father".
In simple arithmetic and terms therefore, if F = G, S = G, and H = G, then it follows that F = S = H, while the second part of the statement suggests that F ¹ S ¹ H (meaning, "not equal"). Isn’t that a contradiction to the Christian dogma of Trinity in itself ?
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2013-05-22 18:00
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Dear Hashem,
Thank you for your explanation and question.
I personally find both the Islamic idea of "Tauhid" and the Chritian "Trinity" difficult to understand. I think you would agree that God is far above man and we will never fully comprehend Him.
But I should emphasize that Christians absolutely believe in the unity of God but we also believe in Tri-Unity, or three in one.
Here are some articles on this site about the Trinity that I would encourage you to read carefully: http://www.isaandislam.com/christian-beliefs/why-do-christians-believe-that-there-are-three-gods.html; and http://www.isaandislam.com/muslim-beliefs/the-muslim-problem-of-tauhid-god-s-oneness.html#comment-634
Please make some comments beneath those articles on the trinity. We would be happy to respond.
Kind regards,
Jason Gilead
Dear Hashem,
Thank you for your explanation and question.
I personally find both the Islamic idea of "Tauhid" and the Chritian "Trinity" difficult to understand. I think you would agree that God is far above man and we will never fully comprehend Him.
But I should emphasize that Christians absolutely believe in the unity of God but we also believe in Tri-Unity, or three in one.
Here are some articles on this site about the Trinity that I would encourage you to read carefully: http://www.isaandislam.com/christian-beliefs/why-do-christians-believe-that-there-are-three-gods.html; and http://www.isaandislam.com/muslim-beliefs/the-muslim-problem-of-tauhid-god-s-oneness.html#comment-634
Please make some comments beneath those articles on the trinity. We would be happy to respond.
Kind regards,
Jason Gilead
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2013-05-21 13:12
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I agree with Michael Lee Cline. Well then there are not just prophecies in Qur'an. There are also scientific facts!
Of course the Qur'an has nothing as complicated as modern science like what Mr. Campbell said about embryo. But the embryo thing and how humans were made in the Qur'an is going in the same direction. Look for how humans were made in the Qur'an. There is no contradiction there. And it makes humans curious to know the truth. For example, like "don't you see how camels were made?"
in the Qur'an it is not explained that camels were made from sperm and ovum in the camel's body. I take it as Allah wants people to figure it out by their own eyes, doing experiments and so on.
As a student I decided that the Qur'an is my best guide because it fulfills all the parts of living. There you see how you act to your God, to people, to the environment and so on. It is your fundamental guide for thinking.
I agree with Michael Lee Cline. Well then there are not just prophecies in Qur'an. There are also scientific facts!
Of course the Qur'an has nothing as complicated as modern science like what Mr. Campbell said about embryo. But the embryo thing and how humans were made in the Qur'an is going in the same direction. Look for how humans were made in the Qur'an. There is no contradiction there. And it makes humans curious to know the truth. For example, like "don't you see how camels were made?"
in the Qur'an it is not explained that camels were made from sperm and ovum in the camel's body. I take it as Allah wants people to figure it out by their own eyes, doing experiments and so on.
As a student I decided that the Qur'an is my best guide because it fulfills all the parts of living. There you see how you act to your God, to people, to the environment and so on. It is your fundamental guide for thinking.
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2013-05-22 18:23
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First of all, to my knowledge, there are no prophecies (predictions of future events) in the Qur'an.
Secondly, it is impractical to accept any holy book because one thinks it contains scientific evidence. One man wrote a book, "Scientific Facts in the Bible." I think it is nonsense to write a book like this. The presence or absence of scientific facts do not verify that a book is revealed by God.
I am amazed at how people try to prove that the Qur'an or the Bible contain scientific facts.
The Holy Bible is God's only message for mankind because it adequately deals with the problem of sin and salvation. No other book provides a solution for how we humans can be sure of heaven. Jesus said to His followers: "I am the way the truth of the Life. No man comes to the Father but through Me" (Injil, John 14:6).
First of all, to my knowledge, there are no prophecies (predictions of future events) in the Qur'an.
Secondly, it is impractical to accept any holy book because one thinks it contains scientific evidence. One man wrote a book, "Scientific Facts in the Bible." I think it is nonsense to write a book like this. The presence or absence of scientific facts do not verify that a book is revealed by God.
I am amazed at how people try to prove that the Qur'an or the Bible contain scientific facts.
The Holy Bible is God's only message for mankind because it adequately deals with the problem of sin and salvation. No other book provides a solution for how we humans can be sure of heaven. Jesus said to His followers: "I am the way the truth of the Life. No man comes to the Father but through Me" (Injil, John 14:6).
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