The Hebrew Scriptures were written before Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesus lived on earth 0 to 34AD & the Greek Scriptures were finished by 100ADMuhammad around 600AD, The Crusades around 1095AD. Keep these dates in mind when reading what Muhammad wrote in the Quran about Jews, Christians and any other disbelievers in the Quran and Allah. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad Wikipedia, free encyclopedia online There are web links supplied to help you be informed. But this web site may or may not agree with everything that you may fine on these other web sites. This lesson is a look at some of the writings of Muhammad vs. the Bible. Did the same God inspire the Bible and the Quran? Do these writings agree on how we as believers should treat our neighbours who are non-believers? The Muslims say that the Bible has been change and that is why it does not agree with Allah and the Quran. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quran The Jewish scholars say that the Hebrew Scriptures have been kept safe and they have not been changed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_Scriptures [“Dead Sea Scrolls” have helped their view. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Sea_Scrolls ] The Christian scholars say that the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures agree and they have not been changed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Scriptures The controversy between the Quran and the Bible will not be change by this lesson. But it may help YOU make up your mind! Do you test a new prophet and his or her writings by what were written before or do you test what was written before by the new messenger’s writings? Hopefully you will see for yourself that you test the new by the older! ***
Bible: Galatians 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Jesus said: Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
***Does the Quran say to true Islamic believers that they should slay and fight against disbelievers in Allah and His Messenger Muhammad?Shakir's Quran TranslationIn the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. (1:1) And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage that Allah and His Messenger are free from liability to the idolaters; therefore if you repent, it will be better for you, and if you turn back, then know that you will not weaken Allah; and ANNOUNCE PAINFUL PUNISHMENT TO THOSE WHO DISBELIEVE (9:3) When the sacred months have passed away, THEN SLAY THE IDOLATERS WHEREVER YOU FIND THEM, AND TAKE THEM CAPTIVES AND BESIEGE THEM AND LIE IN WAIT FOR THEM IN EVERY AMBUSH, then if they repent and keep up prayer [become believers] and pay the poor-rate, leave their way free to them (9:5)
FIGHT THEM: ALLAH WILL PUNISH THEM BY YOUR HANDS AND BRING THEM TO DISGRACE, AND ASSIST YOU AGAINST THEM. (9:14)
FIGHT THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN ALLAH, nor in the latter day, nor do they prohibit what Allah and His Messenger have prohibited, NOR FOLLOW THE RELIGION OF TRUTH, OUT OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE BOOK [Christians and Jews], until they pay the tax in acknowledgment of superiority and THEY ARE IN A STATE OF SUBJECTION. (9:29)
O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the hypocrites and be unyielding to them; and their abode is hell, and evil is the destination. (9:73)
O you who believe! fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in you hardness; and know that Allah is with those who guard (against evil). (9:123)
Why do Islamic believers think it is okay to cause terror and strike off the heads of disbelievers? Why is there so much blood shed where ever Muslims become a dominate people in the world?- I WILL CAST TERROR INTO THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO DISBELIEVE. THEREFORE STRIKE OFF THEIR HEADS AND STRIKE OFF EVERY FINGERTIP OF THEM. THIS IS BECAUSE THEY ACTED ADVERSELY TO ALLAH AND HIS MESSENGER; AND WHOEVER ACTS ADVERSELY TO ALLAH AND HIS MESSENGER - THEN SURELY ALLAH IS SEVERE IN REQUITING (EVIL). THESE - TASTE IT, AND (KNOW) THAT FOR THE UNBELIEVERS IS THE PUNISHMENT OF FIRE. O you who believe! When you meet those who disbelieve marching for war, then turn not your backs to them. And whoever shall turn his back to them on that day - unless he turn aside for the sake of fighting or withdraws to a company - then he, indeed, becomes deserving of Allah's wrath, and his abode is hell; and an evil destination shall it be. So you did not slay them, but it was Allah Who slew them and you did not smite when you smote (the enemy) but it was Allah Who smote, and that He might confer upon the believers a good gift from Himself; (8:12-17)
Will Muslims ever be appeased till there are no more disbelievers? Why will there never be peace with true Islamic believers?Is it okay for Muslim armies to take land then say it is Muslim/Allah’s land?And fight with them until there is no more persecution and religion should be only for Allah (8:39)Surely the vilest of animals in Allah’s sight are those who disbelieve (8:55) O Prophet! Urge the believers to war; if there are twenty patient ones of you they shall overcome two hundred - (8:65)
Did Muhammad around 600 AD write hate against Jews and Christians before the Roman Catholic Crusades in 1095 AD even happen? Why do Muslims think it is okay to kill other Muslims no matter their age?The punishment of those who pit themselves against Allah and His Messenger and strive to make mischief in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they should be imprisoned; this shall be as a disgrace for them in this world, and in the hereafter they shall have a grievous chastisement, except those who repent before you have them in your power (5:33-34)And that you should judge between them by what Allah has revealed, and do not follow their low desires, and be cautious of them, lest they seduce you from part of what Allah has revealed to you; but if they turn back, then know that Allah desires to afflict them on account of some of their faults; and most surely many of the people are transgressors. Is it then the judgment of the times of ignorance that they desire: and who is better than Allah to judge for a people who are sure? O YOU WHO BELIEVE! DO NOT TAKE THE JEWS AND THE CHRISTIANS FOR FRIENDS; THEY ARE FRIENDS OF EACH OTHER; AND WHOEVER AMONGST YOU TAKES THEM FOR A FRIEND, THEN SURELY HE IS ONE OF THEM; SURELY ALLAH DOES NOT GUIDE THE UNJUST PEOPLE. (5:49-51) ***
What should be the mind of Christians that are going to inherit a blessing?
Bible: 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: :9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. :10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: :11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
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Do you understand why true Muslims will hurt and murder their neighbours and others in the name of Allah? Is there a trial before someone is kill?As for those who disbelieve in Our communications, We shall make them enter fire; so oft as their skins are thoroughly burned, We will change them for other skins, that they may taste the punishment (4:56)
What is the matter with you, then, that you have become two parties about the hypocrites, while Allah has made them return (to unbelief) for what they have earned? Do you wish to guide him whom Allah has caused to err? And whomsoever Allah causes to err, you shall by no means find a way for him. THEY DESIRE THAT YOU SHOULD DISBELIEVE AS THEY HAVE DISBELIEVED, SO THAT YOU MIGHT BE ALL ALIKE; THEREFORE TAKE NOT FROM AMONG THEM FRIENDS UNTIL THEY FLY THEIR HOMES IN ALLAH'S WAY; BUT IF THEY TURN BACK, THEN SEIZE THEM AND KILL THEM WHEREVER YOU FIND THEM, AND TAKE NOT FROM AMONG THEM A FRIEND OR A HELPER. (4:89)
From the Quran quotes above do you believe that there would be as many in the Islamic religion if people were not afraid of being murder by true Islamic believers? Do you believe that if disbelievers take back the land that Muslims armies have taken from them will there be retribution?Surely they who disbelieve in the communications of Allah - they shall have a severe punishment; and Allah is Mighty, the lord of retribution. (3:4) Quran Search; http://www.hti.umich.edu/k/koran/simple.html You may read before and after these Quran quotes at the web site above.
**I believe that many Muslims would not think of doing these hatefully evil things that are written in the Quran. But you do not know which Muslims will obey the Quran - Allah and those that will not! ***Did the LORD Jehovah foreknow that Ishmael’s seed would multiply and be wild? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham
Bible: Genesis 16:10 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. :11 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. :12 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren
Was God’s everlasting covenant with Isaac and his seed or Ishmael’s? Genesis 17:19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him. :20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. :21 But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year. Gen. 22:2
Why was it important for Abraham and Isaac’s seed to multiply? Genesis 26:1 - And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar. :2 And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: :3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father; :4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; :5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
Who in Abraham and Isaac’s seed shall all the nations be blessed? May Ishmael’s seed become part of this blessing also?Galatians 3:6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. :7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. :8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. :9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. :11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.:12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. :13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: :14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. :15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. :16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. :27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. :28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. :29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.***
Does the Quran agree with the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures? [Bible] Does the Quran teach that Jesus is the son of God and died to redeem mankind from the curse of the law?
Yusuf Ali's Quran Translation
4:157. That they [Jews] said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah";- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed him not:- 4:158. Nay, Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise;
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Does the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures [Bible] agree about Jesus? Bible: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. [Isaiah 7:14; 8:8 -10; Matthew 1:21-23 Emmanuel] 53:1to12 :5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. :6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. :8 - for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. :11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. :12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
[Daniel 3:25; 9:21to27; Romans 3:23to31; Isaiah 51:6,7]
What must you do to be saved? John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, [Romans 8:9-15; 2:28.29] he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. :7 - Ye must be born again. :16 For God so loved the world, [you] that he gave his only begotten Son, [Jesus] that whosoever [you] believeth in him [Jesus] should not perish, but have everlasting life. :17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. :18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. ***
Does the Quran agree with the Holy Scriptures that Jesus is more than just a messenger [prophet] and the only way to be saved? Yusuf Ali's Quran Translation
4:171. O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not "Trinity”: desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah: Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs.
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What did Christ Jesus say about salvation and himself?
Bible: John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. :23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. :24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. :25 The woman saith unto him,
I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. :26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
If another prophet or messenger comes that said he is from God. Do you test him and his writings by what were written before or do you test what was written before by the new messenger? Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted of the devil. :4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not
live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
What is the basic test of checking a true messenger of God? Does the messenger agree with the Scriptures or disagree? Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him 4:1,8 [Psalm 19:7 and James 1:25; 2:10to12]
1) God’s perfect holy law of love is the Ten Commandments Exodus 20:3to17; 31:18 written with the finger of God.
Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
2) The testimony is all scripture that is given by inspiration of God 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:15, 16, 17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God “
How does Muhammad’s Quran stand to the test of a true or false prophet? Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. :18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. :19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. :20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. :21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
What kind of war are the true believers of God to conduct? Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. :12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. :13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. :14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; :15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; :16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. :17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: :18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
What is the basic standard that we should show to our neighbour? Romans 13:9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. :10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
*** Deuteronomy 5:7to22; 6:4to8; 9:16,17; 10:1to5 ***
***Sadly in many countries in the world where Muslims become dominate there is allot of blood shed. Even neighbours killing neighbours.Does the Quran say that Muslim believers will receive a good gift from Allah himself by killing disbelievers? Yusuf Ali's Quran Translation
8:12 When your Lord revealed to the angels: I am with you, therefore make firm those who believe. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them. :13. This is because they acted adversely to Allah and His Messenger; and whoever acts adversely to Allah and His Messenger-- then surely Allah is severe in requiting (evil). :17 So you did not slay them, but it was Allah Who slew them, and you did not smite when you smote (the enemy), but it was Allah Who smote, and that He might confer upon the believers a good gift from Himself; surely Allah is Hearing, Knowing
Is there a paradise for Muslims who do Allah's will?
Pickthal's Quran Translation
36:55. Lo! those who merit paradise this day are happily employed, :56. They and their wives, in pleasant shade, on thrones reclining; :57. Theirs the fruit (of their good deeds) and theirs (all) that they ask; What does the Quran say are some good rewards? Does the Quran say that women are part of the gifts - rewards from Allah?
Yusuf Ali's Quran Tanslation
55:54. They will recline on Carpets, whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be near (and easy of reach). :55. Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? :56. In them will be (Maidens/virgins), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched;- :58. Like unto Rubies and coral.
:60 Is there any Reward for Good - other than Good?What kind of religion offers voluptuous women as gifts to the righteous?78:31. Verily for the Righteous there will be a fulfilment of (the heart's) desires; :32. Gardens enclosed, and grapevines; :33. And voluptuous women [high- bosomed virgins for companions] of equal age; :34. And a cup full (to the brim). :36. Recompense from thy Lord, a gift, (amply) sufficient, ***
Could the increase in Islamic terrorism be a sign of Jesus’ soon advent?
Bible: Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. :27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
What does the Bible say is good and our works apart from Jesus? Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him [Jesus in human flesh], Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? :17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Romans 7:7 - I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. - :12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
The good law is: Exodus 20:3to17;
