UMN Intl: Statistics on the Movement of the Christian Population
In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful,
We praise and thank the Almighty Allah, the Lord of everything that exists [Alhamdulillah],
Taking a look at the global trends of the Nasara [Christians] we come to find that by the assumed statistics of between the years 2000 – 2010 that the top ten most populous countries with Nasara are as listed below:
| Rank | Nation | Number | Percent |
| 1 | USA | 224,457,000 | 85% |
| 2 | Brazil | 139,000,000 | 93% |
| 3 | Mexico | 86,120,000 | 99% |
| 4 | Russia | 80,000,000 | 60% |
| 5 | China | 70,000,000 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Germany | 67,000,000 | 83% |
| 7 | Philippines | 63,470,000 | 93% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 51,060,000 | 88% |
| 9 | Italy | 47,690,000 | 90% |
| 10 | France | 44,150,000 | 98% |
| 11 | Nigeria | 38,180,000 | 45% |
Now taking a look at what the future holds Inshallah should the current trend of Christians reverting to Islam continue; it is assumed that by 2020 to 2050 [if not sooner] all the above mentioned countries will have the Muslims as the majority population.
People may wonder as to why the entire Christian Population will revert to Islam well here’s the answer.
Christians are realizing that Jesus the son of Mary is not “God” nor the son of “God”. Psychologically as human beings they open up to the facts that Jesus is a man, “God does not pray, He is not a man but Jesus prays and is a man, Jesus has a penis, he ate food, he was born, and he cried tears like every other human being. Islam gives the 100% true and accurate account of who Jesus the son of Mary is and also gives the 100% accurate introduction of who the Almighty is. The Bible proves that Islam is the only true religion and we will prove it below:
Well, to begin with, using the same logic (fabrication) that Christians use in their claims to a Trinity let us see:
The Trinity in Scripture as per Christian Fabrication and Thumb sucking assumptions…
There is Only One God (Isaiah 44:8)[Emphasis on “One God”]
Using the same logic, I could add quite a few more ‘persons or gods’ to their trinity start counting.
The Father is God (Malachi 2:10)
The Son is God (Hebrews 1:8)
The Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4)
Moses is called God [Exo 7.1, 4.16]
The Judges are called God i.e. elohim; [Exo 21.6, 22.8,9,28]
Likewise in Psalms 82.6 as verified by Jesus [John 10.34-35] men are called God!
So, using their logic, that would make the trinity way past three persons!!!
Can you see the similarity of Christianity and Hinduism? Both Scriptures which they claim to be Monotheistic but they are NOT!.
Jeus the son of Mary himslef proclaims to be a Muslim and he says this to his followers “in the Bible”.
Jesus the son of Mary (Son of Man) said:
Hebrew: Ein talmeeth n’leh al rabbo; shekken kal adam she’MUSHLAM yihyeh k’rabbo.
English: No student can be above his rabbi [teacher], but everyone that is a MUSLIM, can be as his rabbi. (Luke 6:40)
Most English Bibles translate MUSHLAM as “completed” or “perfected” or “fully instructed”. But the closest translation of MUSHLAM is the Arabic word MUSLIM; which means “One who is perfect and complete in peaceful submission” (i.e. to the Will of Allah).
Jesus told His “students” that whoever of them who shall be like their rabbi (Jesus AS their teacher) shall be a Muslim! Jesus was a complete and perfect submitter to the Will of God, and He wanted His “talmeeth” (students) to be as HE WAS. Jesus was a MUSLIM, and His religion was ISLÁM (Complete and Perfect Peaceful Submission to the Will of Allah).
“Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of Him Who sent me, and to accomplish His work.’” [John 4:34]
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of Him Who sent me.” [John 6:38]
“…saying, ‘Father (Creator), if it is Your will, take this cup away from me; nevertheless not my will, but Yours, be done.’” [Luke 22:42]
Even Abraham is called a Muslim “in the Bible”.
Genesis 17:1-4 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty Allah; walk before me and be thou Muslim [Hebrew: Mushlam]. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And [Abram fell on his face “He made the Prayer Salaah”: and Allah talked with him], saying, 4 As for Me, behold, My covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
Surah 2. Al-Baqara
124. And (remember) when his Lord tried Abraham with (His) commands, and he fulfilled them, He said: Lo! I have
appointed thee a leader for mankind. (Abraham) said: And of my offspring (will there be leaders)? He said: My covenant includeth not wrongdoers.
125. And when We made the House (at Mecca) a resort for mankind and a sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of
worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship).
126. And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its people fruits, such of
them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while, then I shall compel him to the doom of fire a hapless journey’s end!
127. And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House, (Abraham prayed): Our Lord! Accept from us (this duty). Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Nearer, the Knower.
128. Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation submissive unto Thee, and show us our ways of worship, and relent toward us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful.
129. Our Lord! And raise up in their midst a messenger from among them who shall recite unto them Thy revelations, and shall instruct them in the Scripture and in wisdom and shall make them grow. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, Wise.
130. And who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself? Verily We chose him in the world, and lo! in the Hereafter he is among the righteous.
131. When his Lord said unto him: Surrender! he said: I have surrendered to the Lord of the Worlds.
132. The same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also Jacob, (saying): O my sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen for you the (true) religion; therefore die not save as men who have surrendered (unto Him).
133. Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me? They said: We shall worship thy God, the God of thy fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One God, and unto Him we have surrendered [i.e. they are Muslim].
134. Those are a people who have passed away. Theirs is that which they earned, and yours is that which ye earn. And ye will not be asked of what they used to do.
135. And they say: Be Jews or Christians, then ye will be rightly guided. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Nay, but (we follow) the religion of Abraham, the upright, and he was not of the idolaters.
136. Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto Us and that which was revealed unto
Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob. and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, add that which the Prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered [i.e. we are Muslim].
Deuteronomy 5:6-9 I am the Lord thy Illah [Aramaic: Allaha] “The Only true God Allah”, which brought thee out of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 7 Thou shalt have none other gods before Me. 8 Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: 9 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them nor serve them….[This confirms the Islamic Shahada: There is no other god(s) but Allah]
The very fact that Allah is instructing people not to “bow down” to idols, means that bowing is a valid form of worship.
Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
Note that both bowing and kneeling are mentioned in Psalm 95:6, the very order in which Muslims perform them.
Surah 112. Al-Ikhlas
1. Say: He is Allah, the One!
2. Allah, the eternally Besought of all!
3. He begetteth not nor was begotten.
4. And there is none comparable unto Him.
Moses and Jesus Peace be upon them are Muslims!
Moses and Jesus Peace be upon them are Muslims!
The proof is in the 5 pillars of Islaam and in their beliefs, teachings and way of life.
Firstly I would have to bring you into the world of Islaam so you may find “understanding”
The definition of the word Muslim is (One who submits to the will of The Almighty Allah)
How to become a Muslim or How does one become a Muslim?
It’s very simple…
To become a Muslim you have to proclaim the following declaration of faith:
“I bear witness that there’s none worthy of Worship but Allah; And I bear witness that Mohammed is His final Messenger” or simply by saying: “There’s none worthy of Worship but Allah; And Mohammed is His final Messenger” One does not need an audience this can be done in private by yourself or in public should you wish to do so but most reverts to Islaam makes this declaration when they with other Muslims in a Masjid (Mosque) Declaring this with firm faith makes you a Muslim, your next step would be to live a Muslim life etc…
Back to the topic Moses and Jesus the son of Mary Peace be upon them are Muslims.
A Question you may ask: Would Moses and Jesus not have made the Muslim declaration of faith? The Answer is “Yes”
Just like all the Prophets from our Lord the Almighty Allah all of them came with the same message of Islaam which means “Total Submission to the will of The Almighty Allah”
All the Prophets called to one Lord The Almighty Allah, all of them knew about the last of the Prophets to come and they mentioned him.
Let us look at the evidence of this…
It is with no doubt that both Moses and Jesus Peace be upon them declared and testified that there’s none worthy of worship but Allah which clearly fulfils the first part of the declaration of faith to be a Muslim, both of them prayed to our Lord The Almighty Allah Only.
Now for the second part of the Muslim declaration of faith “Mohammed is the Final Messenger of Allah”
Let us first have a brief look at some background on the Final Prophet Mohammed Peace be upon him.
The Final Messenger of Allah is from the same family as Moses and Jesus peace be upon them, Mohammed (Pbuh) is from the Brethren of Moses and Jesus. The family of Moses, Jesus and Mohammed (Pbut) routs from the Prophet Abraham Peace be upon him. The Family of Abraham peace be upon him was united but during the time of Moses they split into two nations (The Israelites and the Brother Israelites i.e. The Ishmaelites) which formed twelve groups. The two nations which the family had split into are from the two sons of Abraham (Pbuh) The Arab Nation / Ishmaelites aka Brother Israelites in the Holy Scriptures are descendants of the first son Ishmael and the Jewish Nation Israelites are descendents from Abraham’s second son Isaac. The children of Ishmael and Isaac are brethren / brothers to each other…
Moses and Jesus (Pbut) are descendants of Abraham’s son Isaac and Mohammed (Pbuh) a descendant of Ishmael making him their brethren.
Back to the topic both Moses and Jesus (Pbut) are Muslims…
The Almighty Allah told all the Prophets from the beginning onwards about the final Messenger Mohammed (Pbuh) who will be the seal of Prophet Hood.
MOSES (PBUH) MADE PROPHECY ABOUT MUHAMMAD (PBUH)
The Almighty Allah revealed to Moses (Pbuh) about the final Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh) See in the Holy Scriptures (Deuteronomy 18 The Prophet) Moses (Pbuh) speaks to his people and says: “The LORD said to me: “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a Prophet like unto thee (Like Moses Pbuh) from among their brethren (i.e. Ishmaelites); I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. If anyone does not listen to My words that the Prophet speaks in My Name, I myself will call him to account.” This fulfils the truth that Moses (Pbuh) is a Muslim; He believed in only one Allah, submitted to His will only and believed in the final Messenger Mohammed (Pbuh).
Moses Declared “There’s none worthy of Worship but Allah; and the Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh) who is just like me is the Final Messenger of Allah.
Mohammed (Pbuh) is like Moses (Pbuh) in all his ways, He was accepted by his people as a Messenger of Allah, He came with Shariah (Laws), was a king amongst his people, He came with revelation “The Final Message the Holy Quran”, Removed their shoes when entering on Holy Grounds, He was born naturally and died naturally etc… No other Prophet after Moses (Pbuh) fits this profile but Mohammed (Pbuh) the Prophet Like Moses who speaks “In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.” If you open the Holy Quran every chapter except the ninth begins with “In the Name of Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful”
Jesus (Pbuh) also makes this declaration of faith:
Jesus (Pbuh) always said “It is written” before he quoted from the Holy Scriptures.
See the Holy Scriptures (Matthew 4 The Temptation of Jesus Pbuh)
In (Matthew 4:10) Jesus (Pbuh) makes the declaration of faith whilst the Devil tempts him… Jesus (Pbuh) said to him: “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your Creator, and serve him only.”; “The Lord, our Creator, is one Lord.” (Mark 12:29) There are much more where Jesus (Pbuh) confirms: “There’s none worthy of Worship but Allah” Now the Part where Jesus (Pbuh) declares Mohammed (Pbuh) as the Final Messenger of Allah:
JESUS’ (PBUH) MADE PROPHECY ABOUT MUHAMMAD (PBUH)
The Gospel of Jesus (Pbuh) brought into sharper focus the identity of the one who would fulfill the promise to make the line of Ishmael (Pbuh) a great nation. In the Gospel of John – a New Testament book which is not the Gospel of Jesus (Pbuh) and which may be considered as representing only in general terms portions of Jesus’ teaching – Jesus (Pbuh) informs his close companions that his work among them was drawing to conclusion, but Allah would send someone else after a time to carry forward the prophetic movement. This someone, however, would be the last of the prophets.
The following passages of the New Testament lend further proof to the Prophethood of Muhammad (Pbuh):
“And this is the record of John (the Baptist) when the Jews sent priests and levites from Jerusalem to ask him, who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed lam not the Christ. And they asked him, what then? Art thow Elias? And he saith lam not. Art thou THAT PROPHET? And he answered, No. And they asked him, and said unto him, why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither THAT PROPHET.” (“That Prophet” is the Prophet like Moses in Deuteronomy 18:18)
Jesus (Pbuh) said: in John (1:19-21,25) “If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father and He shall give you another Comforter, (Prophet) that he may abide with you forever. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you. Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” John (14:15, 16, 26, 30) “But when the Comforter is come, whom I shall send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me.” John (15:26) “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement:
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
Of judgment because the prince of this world judged.
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will skew you things to come”.
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall skew it unto you.” John (16:7-14)
Clearly these passages brings to light the following facts:
(1) Jesus Christ (Pbuh) made prophesy the coming of a Comforter after him. (2) The coming of the Comforter depends on Christ’s departure. (3) He is sent by Almighty, Allah. (4) He will teach everything. (5) He will draw attention towards what the Christ had foretold. (6) He will testify and glorify Christ. (7) He will not speak by himself but what he divinely hears. (8) He will foretell future events. (9) The world will follow his religion. (10) He will stay forever.
“And when Jesus son of Mary said: “O Children of Israel! Surely I am the apostle of Allah to you, verifying that which was (revealed) before me of the Torah, and giving the good tidings of an Apostle who will come after me, whose name is Ahmad… ” Holy Qur’an (61:6)
“Those who follow the Apostle – Prophet whom they find ordained for them in the Torah and the Gospel, he enjoins them good and forbids them evil…” Holy Qur’an (7:157)
The Spirit of truth/ Comforter/ Holy Ghost = Ahmad = The Name Jesus used in his mother tongue which is Munahmad = Mohammed.
Clearly in all truth all Prophets from the beginning in the line down to both Moses and Jesus are all Muslim.
They all prayed to Allah bowing down and falling onto their faces (prostrating) to Allah making Salaah.
Islaam is your religion and Allah is your Lord.
In The Name of Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Praise be to Allah Lord, Cherisher and Sustainer of The Worlds,
Most Gracious Most Merciful,
Master, Owner of The Day of Judgment,
Thee Alone we Worship, Thee Alone we ask for help,
Guide us in the straight path, the path of those whom Thou hast blessed, not of those against whom Thou art wrathful, nor of those who are astray.”
Jesus the son of Mary (Son of Man) said:
Ein talmeeth n’leh al rabbo; shekken kal adam she’MUSHLAM yihyeh k’rabbo.
No student can be above his rabbi, but everyone that is a MUSLIM, can be as his rabbi. (Luke 6:40)
Most English Bibles translate MUSHLAM as “completed” or “perfected” or “fully instructed”. But the closest translation of MUSHLAM is the Arabic word MUSLIM; which means “One who is perfect and complete in peaceful submission” (i.e. to the Will of Allah).
Jesus told His “students” that whoever of them who shall be like their rabbi (Jesus AS their teacher) shall be a Muslim! Jesus was a complete and perfect submitter to the Will of God, and He wanted His “talmeeth” (students) to be as HE WAS. Jesus was a MUSLIM, and His religion was ISLÁM (Complete and Perfect Peaceful Submission to the Will of Allah).
“Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of Him Who sent me, and to accomplish His work.’” [John 4:34]
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of Him Who sent me.” [John 6:38]
“…saying, ‘Father (Creator), if it is Your will, take this cup away from me; nevertheless not my will, but Yours, be done.’” [Luke 22:42]
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In the name of Allah (Eloah אלוה)Most Gracious Most Merciful
As’salaamu Alaikum Wa’Rahmatullahi Wa’Barakatu (Shalom)
Welcome to the Great Kingdom of Islaam
The Almighty Allah in Hebrew (אלוה) spelt as Eloah but pronounced just as in Arabic (الله), Aramaic (אֱלָהָא) and Syriac (ܐܰܠܳܗܳܐ) as Allah.
Who is Allah?
Allah is The One, the Almighty Creator, Lord of the worlds; He is the sole Owner of all the Most Beautiful, Most High and Most Holy Attributes, Names/ Titles. None of His creation can take name to any of His Attributes for He is Incomparably Great meaning He can Not be compared to any of His creation for example He cannot be compared to being a rock, the sun, the moon, a building, an Idol, He is not male nor female, has no sons nor daughters etc…
The Almighty Allah tells us about Himself in His final revelation to mankind the Holy Quran, In Surah Ikhlas (Chapter 112) the Almighty Allah gives us a perfect and brief description of who He is in four short sentences which are as follows:
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
0.1 Say: He is Allah, The One
0.2 Allah the eternal Besought of all!
0.3 He begetteth not nor was begotten.
0.4 And there is none comparable unto Him.
What does Islaam mean?
Islaam: Total submission to the will of Allah
What’s the meaning of Muslim (Hebrew: Mushlam)?
Muslim: One who is perfect and complete in submission to the will of Allah (Eloah)
What does the Almighty Allah say about Jews, Christians, Sabaeans and Muslims in the Holy Quran?
Almighty Allah Says in the Holy Quran: Q2:62 “Those who believe (The Muslims) and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabaeans whoever believeth in Allah and the Last Day (Judgement Day) and doeth right surely their reward is with their Lord, and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.”, Q2:63 “And remember O Children of Israel, when We (Allah) have made a covenant with you and caused the Mount to tower above you, (saying): Hold fast that which We (Allah) have given you, and remember that which is therein, that ye may ward off evil.”
The Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran: Q5:44 “Lo! We did reveal the Torah, wherein there is guidance and a light, by which the Prophets who surrender to His will judge (rule/ guide) the Jews, and the rabbis and the priests (judged/ guided) by such of Allah’s Scripture as they were bidden to observe, and thereunto were they witness. So fear not mankind, but Fear Me. And batter not My revelations for a little gain. Whose judgeth not by that which Allah hath revealed: such are disbelievers. Q5:45 “Whoso judge not by that which Allah hath revealed: such as wrongdoers.” Q5:46 “We bestowed on him (Eesa / Jesus) the Gospel wherein is guidance and a light, confirming that which was revealed before it the Torah a guidance and an admonition unto those who ward off evil.” Q5:47 “Let the people of the Gospel judge by that which Allah hath revealed therein. Whoso judgeth not by that which Allah hath revealed; such are evil livers.” Q5:48 “And unto thee (Muslims) We (Allah) revealed the Scripture with the truth (Holy Quran), confirming whatever Scripture was before it, and a watcher over it. So judge between them by that which Allah hath revealed, and follow not their desires away from the truth which hath come unto thee. For each We (Allah) have appointed a Shariah (divine law) and a traced out way. Had Allah willed He could have made you one community. But that He may try you by that which He hath given you. (He hath made you as ye are) So vie one with another in good works. Unto Allah ye will return, and He will then inform you of that wherein ye differ.”
“O People of the Scripture. Come to an agreement between us and you: that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall ascribe no partners unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside Allah.” The Holy Qur’an 3:64
O Children of Israel Islaam is your religion and Allah is your Lord.
Allah, The One verily there’s none other worthy of Worship but Him
Love and Unity for the pleasure of Allah, Oh Allah we pray let the family of Ibraheem (Abraham) Peace be upon him come together in love and unity solely for Your pleasure the Israelite and brother Israelite (Ishmaelites) Ameen (Amen)
The Third Temple Is within you [It’s your heart] click [here] for the Proof
Moses and Jesus Peace be upon them are Muslim
Their messages, way of life and the 5 Pillars of Islaam proves it.
1) Imaan (Faith) in the Oneness of the Almighty Allah (Eloah). Both Prophets Musa (Moses) and Eesa (Jesus son of Maryam) peace be upon them believed in and preached about the Oneness of the Almighty Allah, both proclaimed to the Children of Israel “Hear O Israel the Lord your Ilah (Deity) is One!” and both knew about and believed in the final Prophet and Messenger of Allah who is known by his titles such as The Comforter, Trustworthy, True, Altogether Lovely, this Messenger is Mohammed Sallallahu Alahi Wa’salaam. The beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wa’salaam is mentioned by name in the Hebrew Bible of the Song of Sulaiyman (Solomon) chapter 5 verse 16: “Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Muhammadim Zehdoodeh wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem.” (Translation: “His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is Muhammad. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”) To become a Muslim you make the declaration of faith which is as follows: “I testify that there’s none worthy of Worship but Allah, and I testify that Mohammed is His final Prophet and Messenger.”
2) Salaah (Muslim Prayer) this link (How Moses, Jesus and other Biblical Prophets Prayed) provides you with the evidence and is an introduction to the prayer of the Prophets, which were given to the Muslims as a gift from the Almighty Allah
3) Zakat (Charity) The giving of charity is compulsory on all the Prophets, but the taking of charity is forbidden (Haraam/ Non-Khosher) to the Prophets, all the Messengers of Allah (Eloah) gave charity.
4) Fast Like charity fasting is compulsory for Prophets, both Moses and Eesa (Jesus) peace be upon them had undertaken fast.
5) Hajj (Pilgrimage) Both performed Hijra (Pilgrimage) to the first Qibla (Temple Mosque) in Jerusalem (The Qibla is the direction in which the Prophets faced when making Sallah) The First Qibla is situated on Temple Mount Masjid Al-Aqsa. During the time of Prophet Mohammed Sallallahu Alahi Wa’salaam the Muslims performed Salaah facing the First Qibla in Jerusalem, then the Almighty Allah revealed in the Holy Quran that they should turn and face the Kaba in Makka see Surah : “2:144” “We (Allah) have seen the turning of thy face to heaven (for guidance, O Muhammad). And now verily We (Allah) shall make thee turn (in prayer) toward a Qiblah (direction) which is dear to thee. So turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship (The Kaba), and ye (O Muslims), wheresoever ye may be, turn your faces when ye pray) toward it. Lo! those who have received the Scripture know that (this Revelation) is the Truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.” immediately they turned and faced Masjid Al-Haram (Temple Mosque) the Kaba in Makka. The Kaba was built by Ibraheem (Abraham) and his first son Ishmael peace be upon them. All Muslims face the Kaba when performing the Salaah. The Kaba is the first House of Allah
All the Prophets of Allah are Muslim, they all greeted as Muslims greet each other with As’salaamu Alaikum and their character was the submission to our (Ilah) Deity/ Lord. (Allahu Ahad) Allah The One, (Allahu Samad) Allah the Eternal Besaught of all, (Lam Ya lid Wa Lam Yu lad) He begetteth Not nor was He begotten, (Wa Lam ya kulahu kufuwan Ahad) And there is None comparable unto Him.
Al-Quran Surah 2:163 “Your Ilah (Deity/ Lord) is One; there is none but Him, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful”
The Word (Messages) of Allah is Truth, therefore follow the religion of Ibraheem (Abraham) peace be upon him, the upright. He was not of the idolaters. He is a Muslim (One who submits to the will of Allah). Lo! The first Sanctuary appointed for mankind is that at Makka (The Kaba), a blessed place, a guidance to the peoples; wherein are plain testament of Allah’s guidance; the place where Ibraheem (Abraham) peace be upon him stood to pray; and whosoever entereth it is safe.
Helpful links:
The Beauty of Islaam: A Detailed Introduction To The Religion Of Muslims
How Moses, Jesus, and other Biblical Prophets Prayed
Moses and Jesus Peace be upon them are Muslim
The Messiah Jesus (Isa PBUH) in the Holy Qur’an
The final Messenger Mohammed (PBUH) in the blessed Holy Bible
Want to hear from Muslim Israelis and Jews who have reverted to Islaam?
Visit: http://jews-for-allah.org/ or
Click here to Join the Jews4Allah forum to engage in online discussions about Islaam with Muslim Israelites and Jewish reverts to Islaam
Listen live on radio Islaam to former Jewish sister Salma who accepted Islaam: JEWISH SISTER SALMA OF UGANDA ACCEPTS ISLAM
With love for the pleasure of Allah, May He guide us All Inshallah Ameen.
Trinity (Trinitarian) beliefs a world away from Monotheism
Well, to begin with, using the same logic (fabrication) that Christians use in their claims to a Trinity let us see:
The Trinity in Scripture as per Christian Fabrication and Thumb sucking assumptions…
There is Only One God (Isaiah 44:8)[Emphasis on “One God”]
Using the same logic, I could add quite a few more ‘persons or gods’ to their trinity start counting.
The Father is God (Malachi 2:10)
The Son is God (Hebrews 1:8)
The Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4)
Moses is called God [Exo 7.1, 4.16]
The Judges are called God i.e. elohim; [Exo 21.6, 22.8,9,28]
Likewise in Psalms 82.6 as verified by Jesus [John 10.34-35] men are called God!
So, using their logic, that would make the trinity way past three persons!!!
Can you see the similarity of Christianity and Hinduism? Both Scriptures which they claim to be Monotheistic but they are NOT!.
In Islaam the word for “Deity” is Ilah (Deity) and the word Ilah can be used to describe anything people think of as worthy for worship Stones, The Skies, Idols and the Almighty Allah who is in fact the Only one worthy of Worship.
However the word god and Ilah (Deity) are not the same, god means merely agent or king.
The English word “god” is a man made term which actually mean king as in earthly king, we are all kings (gods) of our own worlds, True Muslims do not refer to the Almighty Allah as a “god” because the Almighty Allah is Incomparably Great, the word god can be split up into many gods, goddess, godfather, godmother etc… one can undoubtedly not call the Most High a “god” but you can call Him “The King” and not just a king.
Obviously, they the Christians need to revisit the Holy Scriptures.
One can see that the word
(Eng. God; Heb. Elohim; Grk. Theos)
does not necessarily always speak of Almighty Allah, the Creator.
And seeing that the Scriptures proclaim solely ONE ALMIGHTY ALLAH as they pointed out in Isa 44.8; only One Being/Person can assume that position.
There is no mystery who that ONE Ilah (Deity) is.
Jesus the Messiah calls Him, the Father. As a term of respect and proclaims Him as “the only true Ilah (Deity)” [John 17.3].
Paul likewise makes the very same identification.
(1 Cor 8:4) … and that there is none other Ilah (Deity) but One.
(1 Cor 8:6) But to us there is but one Ilah (Deity), the Father [Creator], of whom are all things, and we “Israelis” in him; and one lord (teacher for Israelis) Jesus Christ, by whom are all things (made clear because he preached the “Gospels”), and we by him (meaning they follow his examples and guidance to worship Allah).
(1 Tim 2:5) For there is One Ilah (Deity), and one mediator between Allah and men, “the man” Christ Jesus; (He will mediate only for the men of his time who followed him during that era)
Thus, the Father [Creator] alone is Allah the Almighty!
Hence, this is the evidence as to why the trinity is NOT biblical.
Because the Scriptures do NOT proclaim a triune Ilah (Deity) or 3 persons who can all (co-)equally be called Almighty Allah.
The Scriptures proclaim
1) solely ONE Being/Person who is Almighty Allah, respectfully called the Father; and likewise proclaim
2) solely ONE Being/Person who has been made by the ONE Almighty Ilah (Deity),
lord (teacher) “the man” Christ Jesus,
[1 Cor 8.6, Acts 2.36, 1 Tim 2.5]
Hence, the trinity is not biblical.
And since solely ONE Ilah (Deity) is Almighty … any other Person or thing is NOT Almighty.
And that includes … you guessed it … Jesus the lord (teacher) Messiah, a man approved of the ONE Ilah (Deity). [Acts 2.22]
Heb 1.8-9 is a quotation of Psalms 45.6-7 which speaks of the Messianic “king” aka “god” as per Christians, who is obviously, a human being.
Please note: (Psa 45:7) Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore Allah (Eloah), thy Ilah (Deity), hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
I have already shown (as verified by Jesus) that in unbreakable Scripture; men can indeed be called ‘god’/elohim/theos.
Why? Because men who are conferred this title, are representatives, agents, judges of the ONE TRUE Ilah (Deity) Almighty Allah. And as His agents, to whom the word of Almighty Allah is given, they are called ‘gods’.
This in no way contradicts the monotheism/oneness of Almighty Allah because He Alone is the Creator; He alone is Almighty Ilah (Deity);
His agents on the other hand, are human beings and of course, Almighty Allah is not a man!
[Num 23.19, 1 Sam 15.29, Job 9.32, Hosea 11.9]
His agents, the ones called ‘gods’, simply represent Him; they are not deity; nor are they equal to Him!
Jesus the Messiah in quoting Psalms 82 informs us, therefore, in what sense, he, himself, indeed can be called ‘God’. Jesus therefore, being the Messiah, is Almighty GOD’s supreme agent, GOD’s supreme representative during that era.
And as His representative, he in like manner as in Exo 4.16, 7.1, Psa 82; is conferred the title ‘god’/elohim/theos.
Being the Messiah, the ‘Anointed’ One; Almighty GOD, his GOD and Father “Creator” [Rev 1.6], as anointed him above thy fellows.; hence Psa 45.7, Heb 1.9.
Yes, the Messiah is indeed called ‘God’ by Almighty GOD; but that does not make him Almighty GOD or co-equal to the ONE GOD; anymore than Almighty GOD calling Moses ‘God’ makes him Almighty GOD! i.e.
(Exo 7:1) And YHVH “The Unseen” said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.
(Exo 4:16) And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee, a mouth, and thou shalt be to him, god.
Moses was not deity nor co-equal to Almighty GOD and neither is Jesus!
Jesus is indeed the man Christ Jesus anointed by GOD above his fellows.
(Acts 10:38) How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for [God was with him].
Therefore you can clearly see that there’s solely ONE Ilah (Deity) the Almighty Allah, the Creator of the heavens and earth.
And one lord (this lord is as in teacher) Messiah, a man approved of The Almighty Allah, and made by Allah, a (lord/ teacher) & Christ, namely, Jesus (Isa) peace be upon him
As for Acts 5.3-4 … holy spirit here simply means the angel Gabriel who brought the power & authority [revelation] invested by the Almighty Allah in Peter; thus to lie to the Apostles who were speaking of Allah and by His “Spirit of Command” are rightly said to lie to the Spirit and to The Almighty Allah. Compare: (1 Th 4:8) He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but Allah, who hath also given unto us His holy Spirit (Commandments which is His Will and His Guidance).
To despise the Apostles, is to despise the Almighty Allah and His Spirit (Holy Scriptures).
To lie to the Apostles, is to lie to Allah and His Spirit (Guidance).
However, this does not change the fact that the Spirit Gabriel who brought the [Gospels] of the Almighty Allah is simply speaking of the ONE Ilah (Deity) in action, the ONE Ilha (Deity)’s presence; Allah’s spirit is NOT a distinct or separate person; the Spirit of Allah is His Divine Command (Sakina or Shekhinah) Presence and Security which is in the hearts of mankind (The Temple Within) thus leaving mankind with a spiritual and divine but natural Tranquility, this is obtained by holding the revelations in ones heart, this Spirit of Command is the Revelation of Allah revealed unto mankind through the Angel Gabriel.
The Issue with the words (son and sons) of the father all means (servants/ agents) of Allah, who is referred to as the Father only as a term of respect like a son is submissive to his father, the very liking is the servant is submissive to his Creator
Hope this helps to answer your 10 million and 9 questions.
The question Christians should ask themselves is who is a lair Jesus, the Bible or you?
Jesus the son of Mary PBUH is a man and not a Deity, Allah is the only Deity and Jeus is His servant, for those who argue this matter here is even further proof:
The New Tesmanet describes Jesus as both man and the son of man in many places. Acts 2:22 makes it quite plain that Jesus was a man,
“Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.”
The term “Son of Man” occurs exactly 82 times in the four gospels and four additional times elsewhere in the New Testament – 30 times in Matthew, 14 times in Mark, 25 times in Luke, 13 times in John, 1 time in Acts, 1 time in Hebrews and 2 times in Revelations.
The frequency in which the term is used for Jesus in the Gospels is one of the reasons that have led Biblical scholars to consider it as a specific appelation or title for him. Many Christian scholars have even extended this view into the Old Testament and interpreting verses containing the words “Son of Man” as references to Jesus. For this reason I am curious to know why should Jesus be excluded from Numbers 23:19?
The verse reads,
“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19)
The key part in the verse is, “לא איש אל ויכזב ובן־אדם ויתנחם” or “lo ish el bikhazab uben adam beyit nekham“. The negation occurs at the beginning of the sentence with the word “לא” or lo which is similar with the Arabic negation la. What this literally means is “It is not true that God is a man and will lie and the son of man and He will change His mind”. The negation is distributed to each phrase which then yields, “God is not a man and He does not lie, He is not the son of man and He does not repent.”
As we have seen earlier Jesus is both man and the son of man. Verse 19 of Numbers 23 says that God is neither man nor the son of man. When we bring these two together do we not arrive at the conclusion that Jesus isn’t God?
Acts 2:22 records Jesus as “Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves also know.” Jesus himself is recorded as having said, “But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God …” (John 8:40). Strikingly, a similar quote is found in the Holy Qur’an:
“He [Jesus] said: ‘I am indeed a servant of Allah: He has given me Revelation and made me a prophet’” (Quran 19:30)
The term “Son of Man” occurs exactly 82 times in the four gospels and four additional times elsewhere in the New Testament – 30 times in Matthew, 14 times in Mark, 25 times in Luke, 13 times in John, 1 time in Acts, 1 time in Hebrews and 2 times in Revelations.
The frequency in which the term is used for Jesus in the Gospels is one of the reasons that have led Biblical scholars to consider it as a specific appelation or title for him. Many Christian scholars have even extended this view into the Old Testament and interpreting verses containing the words “Son of Man” as references to Jesus. For this reason I am curious to know why should Jesus be excluded from Numbers 23:19?
The verse reads,
“Allah is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent: hath He said, and shall He not do it? or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19)
The key part in the verse is, “לא איש אל ויכזב ובן־אדם ויתנחם” or “lo ish el bikhazab uben adam beyit nekham“. The negation occurs at the beginning of the sentence with the word “לא” or lo which is similar with the Arabic negation la. What this literally means is “It is not true that Allah is a man and will lie and the son of man and He will change His mind”. The negation is distributed to each phrase which then yields, “Allah is not a man and He does not lie, He is not the son of man and He does not repent.”
As we have seen earlier Jesus is both man and the son of man. Verse 19 of Numbers 23 says that Allah is neither man nor the son of man. When we bring these two together do we not arrive at the conclusion that Jesus isn’t a Deity?
Those who knew him acknowledged, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee” (Matthew 21:11), and “A great prophet has risen up among us …” (Luke 7:16). The disciples recognized Jesus as “a prophet mighty in deed …” (Luke 24:19. Also see Matthew 14:5, 21:46, and John 6:14).
Acts 2:22 records Jesus as “Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested by Allah to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which Allah did through him in your midst, as you yourselves also know.” Jesus himself is recorded as having said, “But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from Allah …” (John 8:40). Strikingly, a similar quote is found in the Holy Qur’an:
“He [Jesus] said: ‘I am indeed a servant of Allah: He has given me Revelation and made me a prophet’” (Quran 19:30)
Jesus in the Holy Qur’an
Introduction
The Holy Qur’an tells us a lot of wonderful things about Jesus. As a result, believers in the Holy Qur’an love Jesus, honour him, and believe in him. In fact, no Muslim can be a Muslim unless he or she believes in Jesus, on whom be peace.
The Holy Qur’an says that Jesus was born of a virgin, that he spoke while he was still only a baby, that he healed the blind and the leper by God’s leave, and that he raised the dead by God’s leave.
What then is the significance of these miracles? First, the virgin birth. God demonstrates his power to create in every way. God created everyone we know from a man and a woman. But how about Adam, on whom be peace? God created him from neither a man nor a woman. And Eve from only a man, but not a woman. And, finally, to complete the picture, God created Jesus from a woman, but not a man.
What about the other miracles? These were to show that Jesus was not acting on his own behalf, but that he was backed by God. The Qur’an specifies that these miracles were performed by God’s leave. This may be compared to the Book of Acts in the Bible, chapter 2, verse 22, where it says that the miracles were done by God to show that he approved of Jesus. Also, note that Jesus himself is recorded in the Gospel of John to have said;
“I can do nothing on my own authority” (John 5:30).
The miracles, therefore, were done not by his own authority, but by God’s authority.
“Listen to these words, fellow Israelites! Jesus of Nazareth was a man whose divine authority was clearly proven to you by all the miracles and wonders which God performed through him. You yourselves know this, for it happened here among you.” (Acts 2:22)
What did Jesus teach? The Holy Qur’an tells us Jesus came to teach the same basic message that was taught by previous prophets from God — We must shun every false god and worship only the one true God. Jesus taught that he is the servant and messenger of that one true God, the God of Abraham. These Quranic teachings can be compared with the Bible (Mark 10:18; Matthew 26:39; John 14:28, 17:3, and 20:17) where Jesus teaches that the one he worshipped is the only true God. See also Matthew 12:18; Acts 3:13, and 4:27 where we find that his disciples knew him as Servant of God.
“You heard me say to you, ‘I am leaving, but I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father; for he is greater than I.” (John 14:28)
Eternal life means to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ, whom you sent. (John 17:3)
“Do not hold on to me,” Jesus told her, “because I have not yet gone back up to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them that I am returning to him who is my Father and their Father, my God and their God.” (John 20:17)
“The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, has given divine glory to his Servant Jesus…” (Acts 3:13)
The Holy Qur’an tells us that some of the Israelites rejected Jesus, and conspired to kill him, but Allah (God) rescued Jesus and raised him to Himself. God will cause Jesus to descend again, at which time Jesus will confirm his true teachings and everyone will believe in him as he is and as the Holy Qur’an teaches about him.
Jesus is the Messiah. He is a word from God, and a spirit from Him. He is honoured in this world and in Heaven, and he is one of those brought nearest to God.
Jesus was a man who spoke the truth bestowed on him by God. This can be compared with the Gospel According to John where Jesus says to the Israelites:
“All I have ever done is to tell you the truth I heard from God, yet you are trying to kill me…” (John 8:40)
The Virgin Birth of Jesus
Muslims believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. When the angels announced to Mary (peace be upon her) about God’s promise that she will have a son, she was surprised, since she was a virgin. “How can this be?” she thought. She was reminded that it is easy for God to create whatever he wills.
She said: “O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man hath touched me? He said: Even so: Allah createth what He willeth: When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, ‘Be!’ and it is!” (Holy Qur’an 3:47)
It is not difficult for God to do anything he wants. He can create a child with both human parents or only one. No miracle is beyond His power. After all, He had created Adam (peace be upon him) from neither a man nor a woman. He created the rest of us from both man and woman. What is so hard if God decides to create a human being from a woman only? He only commands “Be!” and it occurs.
Some people think that since Jesus (peace be upon him) had no human father then God must be his father. The Holy Qur’an rejects this view. The position of Jesus with God is comparable to the position of Adam with God. Just because Adam had no human parent does not mean we should call him the Son of God.
The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: ‘Be!’ and he was. (Holy Qur’an 3:59)
According to the Holy Qur’an, God is our Creator, He created all that exists, He is the only Self-Existent One, hence everyone else are His servants. Also, as God is not like His creation how can He a son?
They say: ‘(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten a son! Indeed ye have put forth a thing most monstrous! As if the skies are ready to burst, the earth to split asunder, and the mountains to fall down in utter ruin. That they should invoke a son for (Allah) Most Gracious, for it is not consonant with the Majesty of (Allah) Most Gracious that He should beget a son. Not one of the beings in the heavens and the earth, but must come to (Allah) Most Gracious as a servant. (Holy Qur’an 19:88-93)
The Miracles of Jesus
According to the Holy Qur’an, Jesus, on whom be peace, performed the following miracles by God’s leave:
1. Spoke while he was only a baby. [By Allah’s will]
2. Healed those born blind. [By Allah’s will]
3. Healed the lepers. [By Allah’s will]
4. Revived the dead. [By Allah’s will]
5. Breathed life into a bird made of clay. [By Allah’s will]
In the Holy Qur’an God quotes Jesus, peace be upon him, as saying:
“I have come to you, with a Sign from your Lord. In that I make for you out of clay the figure of a bird, and breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by Allah’s leave: And I heal those born blind, and the lepers, and I quicken (raise) the dead, by Allah’s leave; And I declare to you what ye eat and what ye store in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you if you did believe;
(I have come to you) to attest the Law, which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of what was (before) forbidden to you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear Allah and obey me. It is Allah who is my Lord and your Lord; Then worship Him. This is a Way that is straight. (Holy Qur’an 3:49-51).
Again, in the Holy Qur’an God tells us about the situation on the Day of Judgement:
One day will Allah gather the messengers together, and ask: ‘What was the response ye received (from men to your teaching)?’ They will say: ‘We have no knowledge: It is Thou, who knowest in full all that is Hidden.’
Then will Allah say: ‘O Jesus, the son of Mary! Recount My favour to thee and to thy mother. Behold! I strengthened thee with the holy Spirit, so that thou didst speak to the people in infancy and in maturity. Behold! I taught thee the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel. And behold! Thou didst make out of clay, the figure of a bird by My leave, and thou didst breathe into it, and it becometh a bird by My leave, and thou didst heal those born blind, and the lepers by My leave. And behold! Thou didst bring forth the dead by My leave. . .’ (Holy Qur’an 5:109-110)
Not all of these miracles are recorded in the Canonical Gospels, the four gospels contained in the Christian Bible.
The fact that Jesus spoke while he was yet a baby is not written anywhere in the Bible. This should not be surprising, because none of the Gospels can claim to recover every single event in the life of Jesus. Instead, the gospel According to John seeks to emphasize that the events were too many to record.
Similarly, the miracle of breathing life into a bird made of clay is not attested by the Christian Bible. This too should not make us wonder. It is obvious that the writers of the gospels could write down only the tradition that was available to them. Furthermore, they could not write down everything they knew about Jesus for they were writing on papyrus materials that were very limited in length.
We must also bear in mind, the Christian Bible was compiled by officials of the Roman Church from a selection of Christian scriptures then extant. They only used some of the books available which were declared to be the most authentic. This process which took place in the 3rd century AD, was at the very least open to human error.
What is worthy to notice here is that the Prophet Muhammad, may peace and the blessings of God be upon him, was honest enough to promulgate this information about Jesus. The religion taught by God through Muhammad would deny the divinity of Jesus. But you’d naturally expect any human being, who wished to deny the divinity of Jesus to have tried to belittle Jesus. Since Christians looked upon the miracles of Jesus as a proof of his divinity, we might suppose that any human being who tries to deny the divinity of Jesus, not to have informed people of the miracles not previously widely known to them. He might have even tried to deny some of the miracles recorded in the canonical gospels. On the other hand, the prophet Muhammad honestly conveyed the message delivered to him from God. (May the peace and blessings of God be upon him.)
Almighty God tells us the truth without fear. Human beings trying to win followers tell us only what is conducive to winning us over. They usually withhold information that could lead to opposite conclusions. On the other hand, God informs us about the miracles of Jesus even if people use this information to support their prior commitment to the doctrine of the divinity of Jesus. The Creator doesn’t need to win worshippers. Those who worship God do so for their own good. And those who worship false gods do so to their own detriment.
What God emphasises, though, is that the miracles of Jesus do not prove he was divine. The miracles he performed were a sign, a proof, that he was God’s messenger. He performed them with God’s help and permission. Those who use his miracles as proof of his divinity would choose to forget the following sayings of Jesus:
“[I can do nothing on my own] authority;[ I judge only as God tells me], so my judgment is right, because [I am not trying to do what I want, but only what He who sent me wants].” (John 5:30)
They also forget the declaration of Peter:
“Listen to these words, fellow Israelites! Jesus of Nazareth was a man whose divine authority was clearly proven to you by all the miracles and wonders [which God performed] through him. You yourselves know this, for it happened here among you.” (Acts 2:22)
These passages suggest that Jesus did not do miracles on his own. These, rather were accomplished by God’s leave. God reminds us of this. Jesus also constantly repeated to his audience that the miracles he performed were by God’s leave.
Jesus and other Biblical Prophets Prayed the Muslim Prayer [Salaah]
| Salaah in the Bible
A Look at the Physical Act of Prayer Islaam is not a new religion. Literally meaning “submission to the Will of Allah”, Islaam is the only religion which is not named after a people, a place, or an individual. It is the religion of all of the prophets including Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), to name a few. The Muslim practice of standing, bowing, kneeling, and prostrating in worship is not foreign to past traditions. While many Christians and Jews find images of Muslims in prayer to be peaceful or even awe-inspiring, some find the Muslim method of prayer to be odd. When Muslims pray, they do so in a manner taught by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Last Prophet sent by Allah and the only prophet sent to all of humanity. His words, his actions, and the events of which he approved or disapproved have all been preserved in numerous volumes, called Ahadith. It is important to note that these volumes are kept separate from the revealed word of Allah, the Qur’an. It is from the Ahadith that Muslims derive their model for how to live, love, work, raise children, eat, give charity, greet each other, pray, etc. The point, here, is that after having received the command from Allah to pray, Muslims look to the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to learn how to pray. Were Christians and Jews to look to the examples of the prophets (peace be upon them all) given in the Torah and the Gospel, then they would find themselves praying like Muslims. Here’s proof……. Genesis 17:1-4 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty Allah; walk before me and be thou Muslim [Hebrew: Mushlam]. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And Abram fell on his face: and Allah talked with him, saying, 4 As for Me, behold, My covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. Deuteronomy 5:6-9 I am the Lord thy Illah [Aramaic: Allaha] “The Only true God Allah”, which brought thee out of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 7 Thou shalt have none other gods before Me. 8 Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: 9 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them nor serve them….[This confirms the Islamic Shahada: There is no other god(s) but Allah] The very fact that Allah is instructing people not to “bow down” to idols, means that bowing is a valid form of worship. Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Note that both bowing and kneeling are mentioned in Psalm 95:6, the very order in which Muslims perform them. Deuteronomy 9:24-25 Ye have been rebellious against the Lord from the day that I knew you. 25 Thus I fell down before the Lord forty days and forty nights, as I fell down the first; because the Lord had said He would destroy you. Revelations 7:11-12 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and [fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped Allah], 12 Saying, Ameen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our Allah for ever and ever. Ameen. Joshua 7:6-7 And Joshua rent his clothes, and [fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the Lord until eventide, he and the elders of Israel], and put dust upon their heads. 7 And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord Allah, wherefore hast Thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? Would to Allah we had been content, and dwelt on the other side of the Jordan! Numbers 16:20-22 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, 21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. 22 And they fell upon their faces, and said, O Allah, the Allah of spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt Thou be wroth with the all of the congregation? Numbers 20:6 And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and [they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto them]. Thus far, we have read that Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Abraham (peace be upon them all) worshipped the One True Allah through prostration and bowing. The angels did the same. And in Matthew 26:39 Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) also puts his face to the ground in humility before Allah. Matthew 26:36-39 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gesthemane, and saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be very sorrowful and heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and [fell on his face, and prayed], saying, O my Father [Creator], if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless [not as I will, but as Thou Wilt]. We must realize that human beings chosen by Allah to bring Allah’s message are the best of human beings. To not follow their lead is illogical and arrogant. Bow down and prostrate to Allah and ask for guidance. It is Allah, alone, who can guide us. And be steadfast in prayer; Practice regular charity; And bow down your heads With those who bow down. Holy Qur’an 2:45 Many first reactions to this information is that it is interesting, but not significant or important.Islaam (submission to Allah) is a way of life in all respects. As such, it does not divorce the physical act of submission from the submission of the heart. When Muslims pray, they do so in a manner taught by the prophets (peace be upon all of them). Prayer is an act of mind, body, and soul. Submission takes place in all of these realms. Many may go Wow!, I never realized that Jesus the son of Mary (peace be upon him) prayed with his face on the ground, as Muslims do. They find it interesting, some say but who cares? The important part of prayer comes from the heart, In one sense this is true. AN important part of prayer is what comes from the heart……but that’s not all. Allah gave the Prophets Salaah, and as a gift to mankind Allah gave us all [Muslims] the prayer of the Prophets “Salaah” to perform five times a day. |
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