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A brief summary, then, of these key points:
1. Jesus differentiated between himself and God. On one hand he exalted God,
but on the other hand he humbled himself before his Creator in worship. To his
followers, Jesus defined himself as nothing more than a man and a prophet.
2. The disciples agreed, and acknowledged Jesus Christ as a man and a prophet.
3. The only New Testament verse (1 Timothy 3:16) held to support the doctrine
of Incarnation is corrupt—even more, if it can be imagined, than the widely
discredited John 1:14 and Colossians 2:9.
4. The Bible describes the life and history of Jesus in terms which can...
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Saying: "O Allah, forgive me if You wish"
It is reported in As-Sahih (Al-Bukhari) from Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) that Allah's Messenger (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him)
said:...
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Matters of Creed
1. Jesus taught the oneness of God (Mark 12:2930, Matthew 22:37 and Luke
10:27), as conveyed in the first commandment (Exodus 20:3).
2. Jesus declared himself a man and a prophet of God (see above), and nowhere
claimed divinity or divine sonship. Which creed are the above two points more
consistent with—the Trinitarian formula or the absolute monotheism of Islam?
Practical considerations arise. Questions like, “What was Jesus’ religion?” and “If
Jesus lived, preached, and completed his ministry faithful to the religious laws of his
time, why are those who claim to follow in his name not living by his example?” After
all, the Acts of the Apostles documents how strict the practices were among the early
followers of Christ. Peter’s avoidance of unclean animals is documented in Acts 10:14,
the emphasis...
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Do not say As-Salam (Peace and Security) upon Allah
It is reported in As-Sahih (Al-Bukhari) and Muslim from Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be
pleased with him) He said: Whenever we offered Salat (prayer) behind the Prophet (May...
One of the challenges Muslim females are facing is the wearing of hijab. Hijab is a veil they use in covering their body. These challenges are found even in public institutions. The proscription of the use of veils is...
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Practices of Worship
1. Jesus purified himself with washing prior to prayer, as was the practice of the
pious prophets who preceded him (see Exodus 40:3132 in reference to Moses
and Aaron), and as is the practice of Muslims.
2. Jesus prayed in prostration (Matthew 26:39), like the other prophets (see
Nehemiah 8:6 with regard to Ezra and the people, Joshua 5:14 for Joshua,
Genesis 17:3 and 24:52 for Abraham, Exodus 34:8 and Numbers 20:6 for Moses
and Aaron). Who prays like that, Christians or Muslims?
3. Jesus fasted...
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(The Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah)
Allah the Most Exalted said: "And (all) the most Beautiful Names belong to Allah, so call on Him by them, and leave the company of those who belie or...
AlhamduliLlah!!!
Earlier, I promised to write on, "Jerusalam, we are brothers". It is not unfortunate that I will not write on this topic as I intended to, for the sake of controversy and another reason I will state at the...
CELEBRATING WITH NON-MUSLIMS
When the Holy Prophet made it to Madeenah on the divine order of his Lord, he met the natives therein with a plethora of festivities. Rather than join in the commemoration, he called them to the heavenly...
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