Nobody wants to be called a heretic, right? According to the interpretation of M.Q. Shihab, those who are called “walad dallin” in Qs 1: 7 are Christians. Why does this interpretation not refer to Buddhists, Hindus, Atheists, etc.? Why does the interpreter refer to Christians? Learn what would be revealed in this video.
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- Based on Qs 3:55, in your opinion, could the followers of the foremost Prophet in the world and in the hereafter be the misguided people?
- The Book of Allah says Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. The only way to heaven. In your opinion, is there any other way to get to heaven other than through Isa?
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In my layman understanding, the Jews didn’t accept Jesus as their final messenger of God. Christians believe Jesus is the Final one. But Muslims believe Muhammad was the Final one. Islam acknowledges Jesus as just another Prophet.
You cannot compare the readings of the Christian Bible to Islamic Quran. It’s an individual faith that determines the truth. Understanding on how the Holy Bible was composed and compiled leads me to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the only true Saviour.
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Dear Daniel,
Islam may only acknowledges Jesus as a prophet but it’s written in the Quran that Jesus is the Word of Allah and the Messiah (Qs 3:45). Therefore, Muslims are instructed to read the Bible (Qs 3:3). The Bible declares that Jesus is the only way to heaven.
Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (Gospel, John 14:6).
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Dear Daniel,
Yes, Jesus Christ is the only and begotten son of God who came from Heaven as the saviour and redeemer to all humankind. Islam came 700 years after Christianity. No one can be saved unless you believe in Jesus Christ as your saviour.
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Dear Daniel, Nelus & Jasmin,
I’m puzzled! Is there only a place in heaven for all Christians and Muslim?
Christians are suffering at the hands of Muslim extremists in many Islamic countries. I’m sure Christians plead to Jesus in their daily prayers. What is Jesus doing for them?
Muslims themselves suffer terribly in many countries. Billions of Muslims appeal to Muhammad daily to save Palestine. What is Muhammad doing for His beloved followers?
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Dear Sirjit Singh,
There is only one living God so there is only one way to heaven for all of us. The other way is hell. Earth is only a temporary place because one day everyone will die and return to dirt. The resurrected Jesus is in heaven to receive anyone who repents from sin and believes in Him as his/her Savior.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).
However, Muhammad is dead and waiting for his judgment by Jesus (Qs 39:30-31, 43:61).
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Religion is a personal believe/perception/opinion because all religions are meant for good of mankind. This world is large enough to accommodate all human beings of different religions and live peacefully. Whose God or Allah is the greatest is immaterial.
I worked for 40 years with various nationalities and religions. My first requirement was no arguments about religions or politics. Anyone who argued about it had to leave because it was a work place and not a political or religious center.
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Dear Andy Pua,
If there is only one true God, then there is only one way to heaven. Do you have the assurance of knowing where you will be after you die?
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Dear all,
Who has higher authority to speak about Jesus other than Jesus himself? Jesus answered, ” I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.”
Jesus says, ” Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”
Jesus is the way for the Israelites to the almighty God. Jesus is the way not the destination.
Muslims don’t believe in the statements made by Jesus. Jesus’ statements in the Bible contradict the Islamic faith.
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Dear Ahmad,
One should read the Bible in its entire context. Please read the entire passage of Matthew 25:21-28. A Canaan woman whose daughter was severely demon-possessed cried out to Jesus for mercy knowing that Jesus was sent to the lost sheep of Israel. This woman who was not a Jew put her faith in Jesus by worshiping Him and asking Jesus to heal her daughter. Because of her faith in Jesus, her daughter was healed that very hour.
The Quran commands Muslims to obey Jesus and to follow Jesus as the guidance and light for the righteous.
“And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which precede it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous” (Qs 5:46).
“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 [Jesus] 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 [Jesus]” (Qs 43:61-63).