Reno and Vita are lovers who were planning to marry. However, Vita recently met a former lover. While studying abroad in Sakura they reconnected. Now Vita is confused. The former lover is trying to hinder Vita’s marriage to Reno.
No doubt you have heard such stories. Some marriages fail because an intruder gets involved; because a “friend” was really an enemy.
Something similar happens in the spiritual realm. Many people who seek Allah never find Him. They are hindered by Allah’s enemy.
Iblis is the enemy of Allah. He is seeking to keep you from knowing Him. What can we do?
Iblis Hinders Through Deceit
The Quran and Injil give us an example of this. “He (Iblis) said: ‘Because You have thrown me out of the Way, lo! I will lie in wait for them on Your Straight Way’” (Qs 7:16). In the Injil we read, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (Gospels, 1 Peter 5:8).
Isa Al-Masih is the Straight Way
Isa Al-Masih is the Straight WayThe Gospels tell us that about 2000 years ago, Allah sent His Word as the Way. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (Gospels, John 1:14). Later, Isa Al-Masih, Allah’s Word, said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (Gospels, John 14:6).
Many people do not believe this message. Since Iblis is the enemy he hinders them and deceives them so they will not believe in Isa. Do you believe Isa is the Straight Way? Send your answer here.
Iblis Also Hindered Isa
Iblis sought to hinder Isa Al-Masih from fulfilling Allah’s plan. He tried to keep Him from dying on the cross. If Iblis had succeeded in this, Isa couldn’t have said, “I am the Way . . .”
While Isa Al-Masih was still a baby, Satan incited King Herod to murder Him. Later, when Isa was about to begin His public ministry, Satan tried to destroy Him through temptations (Gospels, Matthew 4:1-11).
Iblis was Unable to Defeat Isa
Iblis was Unable to Defeat IsaAllah is Almighty and Sovereign. He never left Isa Al-Masih. Iblis was unable to hinder or overcome Him from fulfilling the purpose for which He came.
Praise Allah! Isa completed the work He came to do by dying on the cross. “He [Isa] gave His life as a ransom . . .” (Gospels, Mark 10:45).
Isa also rose from the grave in victory. By His death and resurrection He completed Allah’s plan of salvation. Satan was defeated. Now all who trust in Isa Al-Masih walk in the “Straight Way.”
Perhaps you are confused and in doubt. This is Satan’s strategy. He wants to hinder you from finding the Way to Allah.
Allah loves you and is calling you. Pray that He will foil Satan’s plan and reveal Himself to you. Pray that Allah will guide you in the Straight Way. Email us to learn more about following the Straight Way.
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- How do both the Quran and the Gospels teach that Iblis is the enemy, seeking to hinder those seeking truth?
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You said, Praise Allah! Isa completed the work He came to do by dying on the cross. “He [Isa] gave His life as a ransom . . .” (Gospels, Mark 10:45).
Isa also rose from the grave in victory. By His death and resurrection He completed Allah’s plan of salvation. Satan was defeated. Now all who trust in Isa Al-Masih walk in the “Straight Way.”
Are you muslim?
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Dear Fendy,
It is written in the Quran that Isa (Jesus) is the guidance and light to those who fear Allah (Qs 5:46). Indeed, Jesus is the straight path and Muslims are commanded to follow Him (Qs 43:61).
“And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah” (Qs 5:46).
“And indeed, Jesus will be [a sign for] knowledge of the Hour, so be not in doubt of it, and follow Me. This is a straight path” (Qs 43:61).
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Dear Jasmin,
My question is about the article “Iblis Is The Enemy Of The Straight Way” where it mentioned, “Praise Allah! Isa completed the work He came to do by dying on the cross. “He [Isa] gave His life as a ransom . . .” (Gospels, Mark 10:45).
Isa also rose from the grave in victory. By His death and resurrection He completed Allah’s plan of salvation. Satan was defeated. Now all who trust in Isa Al-Masih walk in the “Straight Way.”
Isa’s work is not complete. He never gave up his life nor rose from the grave. Quran is very straight about this.
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Dear Fendy,
Quran clearly writes that God confirmed to Muhammad the Book of truth is revealed in the Gospel and Torah. So it’s important for Muslims to study the Bible to know the Truth.
“He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel” (Qs 3:3).
Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (Gospel, John 14:6). Jesus is the truth and the way to heaven.
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During Solomon’s time, he is the way and the truth and the life.
During Moses’ time, he is the way and the truth and the life.
During Jesus’ time, he is the way and the truth and the life.
During Muhammad’s time, he is the way and the truth.
Why you emphasize only on Jesus? Something is fishy or you just have not learned deeper. Ask any scholar of islam if you really want to learn.
Dear Fendy,
It’s clearly written in the Bible and Quran, there is only one Messiah and one way to heaven which is through Jesus (Isa).
Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (Gospel, John 14:6). Jesus is the truth and the way to heaven.
Quran writes that Jesus is the clear sign from Allah filled with the Holy Spirit. Allah will curse anyone who are puffed up with pride and refuses to believe the Faith.
“We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of messengers; We gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that whenever there comes to you a messenger with what ye yourselves desire not, ye are puffed up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others ye slay!… And when there comes to them a Book from Allah, confirming what is with them,- although from of old they had prayed for victory against those without Faith,- when there comes to them that which they (should) have recognised, they refuse to believe in it but the curse of Allah is on those without Faith. Miserable is the price for which they have sold their souls, in that they deny (the revelation) which Allah has sent down, in insolent envy that Allah of His Grace should send it to any of His servants He pleases: Thus have they drawn on themselves Wrath upon Wrath. And humiliating is the punishment of those who reject Faith“ (Qs 2:87,89-90).
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Is One way to Heaven thru Jesus? Yes Isa (Jesus) is the messiah and the way to Paradise. It’s either you’re still learning or trying to manipulate muslims. I will ask scholars to take a look at your work.
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Dear Fendy,
As written in Quran 43:61-63, Muslims need to follow and obey Jesus who will set you free from the evil enemy. Jesus is the straight path to heaven and has the power to judge all mankind.
“Isa [Jesus] shall be a Sign for the coming of Judgement therefore have no doubt about it and follow Me [Jesus]. It is the straight path. Let not the evil one hinder you because he is your enemy. When Isa came with the clarifications, He said, “I have come to you with wisdom, and to clarify for you some of what you differ about. So fear God, and obey Me [Isa]” (Qs 43:61-63).
There is only One true Messiah and God. If we manipulate anyone, Jesus will judge us as an evil enemy to go to hell.