Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem

This write up is intended to clear our minds on what Allah(God) is and what He is not the explanation is based on Surat’l Ikhlas and backed by verses from the Bible and my logic. Please share with others.

Quran 112:

In the Name of Allah(God) the most Beneficent most Merciful

1.      “Say He is Allah(God) the One”

Deut 6:4, Mark 12:29 this is the basis of monotheism that Allah (God) is one and only He alone should we worship (Exodus 20:3-4).

2.      “Allah(God) the Self Subsisting(independent of all that exists and upon whom all depends)”

Mathew 26:39 it is natural for one to ask for help from one who has more ability, when we are in need we seek from the One who has what we need but it would be unwise if we sought help from anyone who cannot aid us the illustration in the bible passage above shows the limits of Jesus’ (a.s) powers so he seeks for help from the Highest authority.

3.      “He begets not, nor is He begotten”

Allah(God) Almighty is far exalted above the concept of giving birth to children or being born Himself as this would mean He would have a mother and father (if He was born) and a wife (if He is to give birth) which would logically negate His Oneness and Independence as a child would have need of his/her mother and a man his wife. From biblical sources it is noted that different individuals were called ‘sons’ of God and this is based on the criteria “whosoever doeth righteous works is born of God” and in Mark 2:35 Christ (a.s) said “whosoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother”

4.      “and there is none like unto Him”

If there is a tree in front of your house and it bears a fruit (say apple or mango) you go to a different place and you see the same tree bearing the same fruit you will definitely call it apple or mango as the case may be, thus if there was any semblance in being, power authority or any other attribute of Allah(God) then that being would also deserve to be worshipped Glory be to Him He is far above having equals, partners, children or anyone like Him. Christ (a.s) never claimed to be Allah(God) Al-Qur'an 5:72, John 14:28, John 10:29, Mathew 12:28, Luke 11:20, John 5:30, Acts 2:21-22, John 5:30, Mathew 19:16-17.

  The way all the prophets worshipped should be noted Genesis 17:3; Numbers 20:6
Joshua 5:14; Mathew 26:39 are a few examples compare this with how you worship and see if you are doing the right thing. Please ask about Islam [submission to the will of Almighty Allah(God)] and follow the Right path to Salvation (Isaiah 43:11-13). Anything misleading in this write-up is due to my weakness and anything enlightening is a mercy from Allah(God).

Comparison

Al-Qur'an 3:64
Al-Qur'an 20:25-28
Greet you in the same manner as Jesus (pbuh) greeted in Hebrew Luke 24:36
‘Sholam alay kum’
or Islamic greeting in Arabic Assalaamu alai kum
both meaning ‘Peace be on you’.

INTRODUCTION

Similarities / Similar Teachings in the Qur’an and the Bible which Muslims follow but Christians don't

I) ISLAM

1. Definition

A. Meaning of Islam
(i) Islam is derived from the word salaam meaning peace.
(ii) Submission to the Will of Allah (swt) i.e. God Almighty.

B. Meaning of ‘Muslim’ – One who submits his will to Allah.
C.  Islam is not a new religion found by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

2.  Messengers in Islam

A. (i) To every nation was sent a Guide or a Messenger
Al-Qur'an 35:24
Al-Qur'an 13:7

(ii) 25 Prophets mentioned by name in the Qur'an
(iii) Islam is the only non-Christian faith that believes in Jesus (pbuh)
(iv) Stories only of some prophets mentioned in Qur'an
Al-Qur'an 4:164
Al-Qur'an 40:78

(v) More than 1,24,000 Messengers according to Hadith

B. (i) Previous Messengers were only sent for their people and nation and their complete message was meant only for a particular time period.
(ii) Moses (pbuh) was only sent for the Jews.
(iii) Jesus (pbuh) sent only for the Jews i.e. lost sheep of Israel.
Al-Qur'an 3:49
Mathew 10:5-6
Mathew 15:24
(iv) Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the Last and Final Messenger for the
Whole of Mankind.
Al-Qur'an 33:40
Al-Qur'an 21:107
Al-Qur'an 34:28
Sahih Bukhari Vol.1 Book of Salaah Chapter 56 Hadith No. 429
(v) Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) prophesised in the Bible.
Al-Qur'an 7:157
Al-Qur'an 61:6
Deuteronomy 18:18
Song of Solomon 5:16
John 16:7
John 16:12-14

*Muhammad meaning altogether lovely is found in the “untranslated” Hebrew or Aramaic version of the bible written as Muhammadim

** Deuteronomy 18:18 is confirmed by Allah in the noble Quran in Qur'an 53:1-18 [we should swear by Allah the greatest alone, but Allah (s.w.t) there is nothing Greater than Him so He swears with something whose greatness we can perceive in order to ease our understanding such as the star in the surah above (the sun is till date believed to be a star)]

3.  Revelations of God

A. Several Revelations sent by Allah – Al-Qur'an 13:38.
By name only four are mentioned in the Qur’an.

B. (i) The Qur’an is the Last and Final Revelation.
(ii) All previous Revelations before Qur'an were only sent for a particular group of people and for a particular time period
(iii) The Qur’an was Revealed for the Whole of Mankind
Al-Qur'an 14:1
Al-Qur'an 14:52
Al-Qur'an 2:185
Al-Qur'an 39:41

II) PILLARS OF ISLAM:

1. Tauheed: Monotheism

A. La ilaha ilallahu, Muhammad-ur-Rasoolullah
Sahih Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith No. 7

B.  Believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers.
Al-Qur'an 2:177

C. Come to common terms — Worship of one God
Al-Qur'an 3:64

D. Concept of God
Al-Qur'an 112:1-4
Deuteronomy 6:4
Mark 12:29

E. Shirk – Biggest Sin
Al-Qur'an 4:48
Al-Qur'an 4:116
Exodus 20:2-5
Deuteronomy 5:7-9

F. Jesus (pbuh) not God. He never claimed Divinity
Al-Qur'an 5:72
John 14:28
John 10:29
Mathew 12:28
Luke 11:20
John 5:30
Acts 2:21-22

John 5:30

Mathew 19:16-17

G. 99 Attributes of Almighty God
Al-Qur'an 17:110

H.  Prefer using name ‘Allah’ rather than the word ‘God’ as the word ‘God’ can be played around with. Allah in the Bible – Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani
Mark 15:34
Mathew 27:46

2. Salaah

A. Not merely Prayers but Programming
Al-Qur'an 5:90
Al-Qur'an 2:188

B. Prayers restrain you from shameful and unjust deeds

Al-Qur'an 29:45

C. Salaah timings – for healthy soul five times a day
Al-Qur'an 17:78
Al-Qur'an 20:130

D. Take off shoes before entering mosque.
(i) Commandment of Allah to Moses
Al-Qur'an 20:11-12
Exodus 3:5
Acts 7:33

(ii) Can Pray with Shoes.
Sunan Abu Dawood – Vol. 1, Book of Salaah, Chapter 240,
Hadith No. 652-653.

(iii) Hygienic
E. Ablution
(i)  Al-Qur'an 5:6
Exodus 40:31-32
Acts 21:26

(ii) Hygienic
(iii) Mental Preparation

F. Stand shoulder to shoulder, while praying –
Sahih Bukhari – Vol. 1, Book of Adhan Chapter 75 Hadith no. 692
Abu Dawood – Vol. 1, Book of Salaah Chapter 245 Hadith No. 666.

G. Sujud – Prostration
(i) To humble your mind, humble your body
(ii) Sujud mentioned 92 times in the Qur’an
Al-Qur'an 3:43
Al-Qur'an 22:77

(iii) Prostration in the Bible
Genesis 17:3; Numbers 20:6
Joshua 5:14; Mathew 26:39

3. Zakaah

A. Meaning: Purification and Growth
B. Description: 2.5% of saving every lunar year in charity
Al-Qur'an 9:60

C. If every human being gives Zakaah, not a single person will die of hunger.
D.  "Wealth does not circulate only amongst the wealthy and the rich"
Al-Qur'an 59:7

E. I Peter 4:8

4. Saum - Fasting

A. Description – one lunar month i.e. during the month of Ramadaan every lunar year, Muslims fast, i.e. abstain from food and drinks from sunrise till sunset.
B. Benefits: learn self restraint. If you can control your hunger you can control almost all your desires. It enhances spiritual awareness.
Al-Qur'an 2:183

C. Medical Benefits:
(a) Increases absorption capacity of intestines
(b) Lowers cholestrol.

D. Discourages smoking, alcoholism and other addictions.
E. Bible prescribes Fasting
Mathew 17:21
Mark 9:29

5. Hajj

A. Description – Pilgrimage atleast once in life time if you can afford it
B. Universal Brotherhood – 2.5 million people from all over the world gather, wear two pieces of unsewn cloth, preferably white. Cannot differentiate between rich and poor.
Al-Qur'an 49:13

C. Significance of Kaaba – Muslims don’t worship it
Psalms 84:4-7

III ) ISLAM IS A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFE

These five pillars do not constitute complete Islam. Only if the pillars are strong, will the structure be strong.

1. Humans Created to Worship Allah

A.  Jinn and Man created for worship of Allah
Al-Qur'an 51:56

B.  Meaning of Ibadaah – root word Abd meaning ‘slave’.

2.  Obeying Commandments of Allah is Submitting your will to Allah

A. Abstaining fron alcohol

Al-Qur'an 5:90
Proverbs 20:1
Ephesians 5:18

B.  Abstaining from prohibited food
Al-Qur'an 5:5
Al-Qur'an 2:173, 5:3, 6:145, 16:115

(i) Dead meat
Leviticus 17:15
Deuteronomy 14:21

(ii) Blood
Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:14, Deuteronomy 12:16,
I Samuel 14:33, Acts 15:29

(iii) Pork is prohibited
Leviticus 11:7-8
Deuteronomy 14:8
Isaiah 65:2-5

(vi) Food on which names beside Allah have been invoked
Acts 15:29; Revelation 2:14

C. (i) Being Honest in your Business
(ii) Helping Neighbours
Al-Qur'an 107:1-7
(iii) Abstaining from Backbiting
Al-Qur'an 104:1-3
Al-Qur'an 49:11-12

(iv) Obeying and Respecting Parents
Al-Qur'an 17:23, 24

(v)  Celibacy or Monasticism is prohibited in Islam
Sahih Bukhari: Vol. 7 Book of Nikah, Chapter No. 3, Hadith No. 4

(vi) Loving, being Kind and Just to your Wife
Al-Qur'an 4:19

(vii) Abstaining from Adultery
Al-Qur'an 17:32

D.  Dressing Modestly
(i) Al-Qur'an 24:30
Mathew 5:27-28

(ii) Al-Qur'an 24:31
(iii) Six Criteria for Hijab in Islam
Deuteronomy 22:5
I Timothy 2:9 e.g. of Mary
I Corinthians 11:5-6

E. Circumcision
Acts 7:8
John 7:22
Luke 2:21

F.  In short, every Muslim should follow all the Commandments of Allah (swt) and His Messenger Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and abstain from the things they have prohibited.

CONCLUSION

(a) If Christian is a person who follows the teachings of Christ (pbuh) and not one who worships Christ (pbuh). (We are more Christian than the Christians themselves).
(b)  Muslim is a person who submits his will to Allah.
Jesus (pbuh) said, "not my will but thy will be done." i.e. Muslim.
John 5:30
(c)  Al-Qur'an 5:82

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Bismillahi Ar-Rahmanir_Raheem
this is my first ever blog and Ins-ha Allah i wont be blogging about Games, Parties, Addictions or Pleasures. I am going to try as much as possible to stick to the "boring" context known as Reality and being a Muslim when i say |Reality i refer to what it means Islamic-ally so if any of it seem to help my Dear readers it is a mercy From Allah and if you find therein anything confusing ask others who are more knowledgeable than I am, should any misguidance result from this its as a result of my weakness as a human and due to the whispering of the shaytan .
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