Imam Ruswan and I have a respectful relationship. He asked me why Christians do not believe Muhammad is mentioned in the Torah. “Where is he mentioned?” I asked. “In Deuteronomy 18,” he replied. So we discussed it together.
A Prophet is Promised to Moses
In Deuteronomy Allah told Moses:
“I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him” (Torah, Deuteronomy. 18:18).
Muslims Believe this Refers to Muhammad
I understand why Muslims think this refers to Muhammad. Surely, if Muhammad is such an important person for Muslims, he should be mentioned in the Torah or the Bible. But does this prediction refer to Muhammad?
The Prophet will be an Israelite
The first thing to notice is that this prophet will be a fellow Israelite like Moses. Muhammad was not an Israelite. So this scripture cannot refer to him. Email us if you disagree.
Hundreds of Prophecies Point to Isa
Hundreds of Prophecies Point to IsaThere are more than 300 prophecies in the Holy Torah about the coming and work of Isa Al-Masih that have been fulfilled by him. Isa said,
“Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms (Zabur). Then he opened their minds that they could understand the scripture” (Injil, Luke 24:44-45).
He Speaks the Words of Allah
Allah promised about this prophet, “I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him” (Deut. 18:18). Did Isa speak the words of Allah or only speak His own words? Both the Injil (John 1:1) and Quran (Sura 3:39) refer to Isa as the Word of Allah. Isa said He only spoke the words Allah gave Him.
“I did not speak on my own, but the Father* [Allah] who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say” (Injil, John 12:49-50).
Are We Listening?
Are We Listening?Allah said, “You must listen to him” (Torah, Deuteronomy 18:15). Imam Ruswan listened carefully as we looked at Isa in the light of Allah’s promise to Moses. The evidence points to none other than Isa Al-Masih.
In the verses above we read that Isa “opened their minds that they could understand the scripture.” Why not ask Isa to do this for you? It’s very important because Isa said Allah’s command “leads to eternal life.” Please email us if you want Isa to open your mind to understand the scripture.
*When Isa Al-Masih speaks of Allah as his “Father” it refers to a heavenly relationship, not a physical or biological father.
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I think Deuteronomy 18:18 stated …….from among your brethren but you changed it to from the Israelites. Songs of Solomon mentioned Prophet by name as Muhammadim.
The springs in Paran refers to the Zamzam springs in Mecca which refers to Prophet Muhammad.
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Dear Dr Haider,
Muhammad admits that he is an ordinary man and a sinner who needs forgiveness because he contradicts his own teaching and pervert the truth (Sura 18:110, 47:19). The Quran instructs doubting Muslims and Muhammad to believe the Bible, the Scripture sent down from the Lord in truth (Sura 10:94) so you won’t be deceived by Satan (43:61-62). Pray to the living God to show you the truth.
“Say, “I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is one God….”” (Sura 18:110)
“So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women. And Allah knows of your movement and your resting place.” (Sura 47:19)
“So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters” (Sura 10:94)
“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. And never let Satan avert you. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.” (Sura 43:61-62)
Believe on the Lord Jesus as your God and Savior who loves you and died for your sin.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6 KJV)
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,” (Mark 2:10 KJV)
“that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” (Romans 10:9-11 KJV)
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Dear Jasmin,
You said many things but skipped the main topic that Dr Haider raised. Please answer his question directly.
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Dear Sayed,
The Lord God had said to raise up a prophet from the midst of Moses’ Jewish brethren which was fulfilled by Jesus Christ who defeated death through His resurrection.
15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; (Deuteronomy 18:15 KJV)
19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
(Acts 3:19-23 KJV)
Muhammad was not a Jew and was a false prophet so Allah cut his aorta as written in the Quran and Hadith.
“And if Muhammad had made up about Us some [false] sayings, We would have seized him by the right hand; Then We would have cut from him the aorta.”
(Sura 69:44-46)
“Narrated `Aisha:
The Prophet (ﷺ) in his ailment in which he died, used to say, “O `Aisha! I still feel the pain caused by the food I ate at Khaibar, and at this time, I feel as if my aorta is being cut from that poison.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 4428, Book 64, Hadith 450)
Believe on the Lord Jesus as your God and Savior who loves you and died for your sin.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6 KJV)
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,” (Mark 2:10 KJV)
“that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” (Romans 10:9-11 KJV)