maseehiyah slideshare(pergas 2009)

““MASEEHIYAH”MASEEHIYAH”(Christianity)(Christianity)

A brief introductory outline for Muslims in understanding Christianity from Islamic perspective.

PERGAS – 10 April 2009

This lecture was previously delivered to Islamic students of Madrasah Aljuneid Al-Islamiyyah, and at Masjid Kg Wak

Tanjung.

By Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail(PERGAS)

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““MASEEHIYAH”MASEEHIYAH”(Christianity)(Christianity)

A brief introductory outline for Muslims in understanding Christianity from Islamic

perspective.FOR MABUHAY CLUB

DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE(MUSLIM CONVERTS SSOCIATION)

By Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail2

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TADZKIRAH : 9 May 2010Sunday @ 3 – 5 pm

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Strongest among men in enmity to the Believers Strongest among men in enmity to the Believers wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans; wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans;

and nearest among them in love to the Believers and nearest among them in love to the Believers wilt thou find those who say: "We are wilt thou find those who say: "We are NasaraNasara *: *:

" because amongst these are men devoted " because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced to learning and men who have renounced

the world, and they are not arrogant. the world, and they are not arrogant.

((Qur’an: al-Maa-idah: 5: 82Qur’an: al-Maa-idah: 5: 82) )

NasaraNasara : commonly translated as “Christians”, but it should have been : commonly translated as “Christians”, but it should have been ““Nazareen” – similar to another term “Ansaar” (from Ansarullaah”)Nazareen” – similar to another term “Ansaar” (from Ansarullaah”)


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And when they listen to the revelation received And when they listen to the revelation received by the Messenger, thou wilt see their eyes by the Messenger, thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for they recognise overflowing with tears, for they recognise

the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe; the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe; write us down among the witnesses. write us down among the witnesses.

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 83Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 83))



((Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125))


““Call thou (all mankind) unto thy Sustainer’s path with Call thou (all mankind) unto thy Sustainer’s path with

wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner.” in the most kindly manner.”

((Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125Surah an-Nahl: 16: 125))


(Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256)


““There shall be no coercion (force) in matters of faith. There shall be no coercion (force) in matters of faith.

Distinct has now become the right way Distinct has now become the right way

from (the way of ) error” from (the way of ) error”

((Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256Surah al-Baqarah: 2: 256))


(Surah an-Nisa’: 4: 171)


“ “ O People of the Book ! Do not overstep the O People of the Book ! Do not overstep the

bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and

do not say of Allah anything but the truth..” do not say of Allah anything but the truth..”

((Surah an-Nisa’: 4: 171Surah an-Nisa’: 4: 171))


The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but Allah’s The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but Allah’s

messenger - [the fulfillment of] His promise which He messenger - [the fulfillment of] His promise which He

had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him.

Believe then, in Allah and His messengers, and do not Believe then, in Allah and His messengers, and do not

say, “[God is ] a trinity.” Desist [from this assertion] say, “[God is ] a trinity.” Desist [from this assertion]

for your own goodfor your own good.. ..



“ “Allah is but One God; utterly remote is He, in Allah is but One God; utterly remote is He, in

His glory, from having a son; unto Him belongs His glory, from having a son; unto Him belongs

all that is in the heavens and all that is on all that is in the heavens and all that is on

earth; and none is as worthy of trust as Allah.” earth; and none is as worthy of trust as Allah.”



Not merely the Islamic perspective but acknowledged too by other historians,

theologians and objective scholars.


WHEN AND HOW THE TERM WHEN AND HOW THE TERM “CHRISTIANITY” CAME “CHRISTIANITY” CAME

ABOUT?ABOUT? Jesus a.s. was sent to the Israelite (Bani Israel).Jesus a.s. was sent to the Israelite (Bani Israel).

“ “ He (Jesus) answered: ‘I was sent only to the lost He (Jesus) answered: ‘I was sent only to the lost

sheep of the House of Israel’ ” sheep of the House of Israel’ ”

((Mathew:15:24Mathew:15:24))


WHEN AND HOW THE TERM WHEN AND HOW THE TERM “CHRISTIANITY” CAME “CHRISTIANITY” CAME

ABOUT?ABOUT?Jesus a.s. was sent in continuation of prophethood Jesus a.s. was sent in continuation of prophethood amongst the Israelite (Bani Israel) and enjoined them to amongst the Israelite (Bani Israel) and enjoined them to follow the Law.follow the Law.

““Think not that I have come to abolish Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets, I have come the law and the prophets, I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly, I not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.” from the law until all is accomplished.”

((Mathew:5:17Mathew:5:17) )

WHEN AND HOW THE TERM WHEN AND HOW THE TERM “CHRISTIANITY” CAME “CHRISTIANITY” CAME ABOUT?ABOUT?

Jesus a.s. spoke “Aramaic” (a Hebrew dialect)

almost similar to Arabic.



He was referred to with the title “Messiah”

(Hebrew) which is the equivalent to “al-Maseeh”

in Arabic - in both languages it means “the

anointed one” from the root word ‘masaha’ –

i.e. “to wipe, rub over with, anoint”.



The word “messiah” was later translated into Greek

which is “Kristos” (which has the meaning of ‘the

anointed’). And from this Greek word it was kept in

use, even in English with the Latinized spelling

“Christ”. From this we get the word “Christians”.


WHEN AND HOW THE TERM WHEN AND HOW THE TERM “CHRISTIANITY” CAME “CHRISTIANITY” CAME ABOUT?ABOUT? we are told that many years after Jesus time (circa 100 CE), at

a place called Antioch, the remnant followers of Jesus, was

ridiculed, persecuted and mocked by their enemies. These

Greek people started to refer them (followers of the prophet

Jesus a.s. at that time) as “these are Christians”, implying

wrongly that they “worshipped Jesus” – whereas they were of

the Judaic tradition that believed in monotheism (One God).



“… the real founder of Christianity is actually

Paul…”

(Michael S Hart “The 10 Most influential personality in History”)



Jesus a.s. came for the Jews but Paul was interested to

popularize this teaching amongst the Hellenized world

(Romans and Greek). Scholars considered him to be a

Hellenized Jew (i.e. a Jew strongly influenced by Greek

culture and ways of life). He was not amongst the original

disciples of Jesus. He was originally a persecutor but then

later converted, claiming to have seen a ‘vision’.



After Paul’s ‘conversion’ to this religion, he offered

interpretations of what the religion should be, which

included changing the Jewish ways with that of Greek

and Roman ideas to gain converts amongst the gentiles

(non-Jews).



The strictly monotheistic faith of the religion amongst the

Bani Israel (Children of Israel) were compromised into

adapting and adopting the Trinitarian belief and other

practices of the pagan Mediterranean religions of the Greek,

Roman, Persian and Egyptian.



Thus we saw a split amongst those who claimed to be

the followers of Jesus teachings.



In 325 CE, the conflict between the Unitarian versus the

*Pauline Trinitarian was ruthlessly ended by the decree of

king Constantine at the Council of Nicea.

* Pauline – from teachings of Paul



Through subsequent Synods and Councils organized by

the Church, new creed and beliefs were adopted.

Those who opposed the Church’s ruling were condemned

as heretics and persecuted. Thus Pauline doctrines

became dominant.


Jesus a.s. Hawaariyuun r.m.

true followers accepted

Prophet Muhammad’s s.a.w. coming as fulfilment ofJesus’ a.s. prophecy

innovations by Paul leading to split between “Unitarian” and “Trinitarian”

Paul’s (a Hellenized Jew - Saul) “conversion” (circa 100 A.D.)

Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire Western Roman Empire(Decline of Byzantine Empire) (Orthodox Church) (Roman Catholic) Headed by: Patriach Headed by: Pope


Christianity created by Paul leading to the triumph of the “Trinitarian” theology

Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire Western Roman Empire

(Decline of Byzantine Empire) (Orthodox Church) (Roman Catholic)Headed by: Patriarch

Headed by: PopeSyrian, Coptics ,Greek,Maronite, etc. (Roman Catholic became dominant)

Protestant movement - Roman Catholic - “started by a monk named Martin Luther.”

- “Anglican - break away from Pope’s rule”- others viz. Methodist, Dutch Reform etc.- “The Born again movements: viz. Pentecostal, Assembly of God, etc- cult movements : Moonies, Jehovah Witness, Mormons etc


“Say: ‘O People of the Book! Come unto that

tenet which we and you hold in common: that we

shall worship none but Allah (the One and only

God), and that we shall not ascribe divinity to any

besides Him, and that we shall not take human

beings for our lords besides Allah.”

(Qur’an: Surah aa-li ‘Imraan: 3: 64)


Say: “He is the One God: God the Eternal, the Uncaused Cause of All Being, He begets not, neither is He begotten: and there is nothing that could be compared with Him.”(Qur’an: Surah al-Ikhlas: 112)

“... O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say unto mankind: Take me and my mother as gods besides Allah? {Jesus} answered:”… I speak unto them only that which You commanded me: worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord...”(Qur’an: al-Maa-idah: 5: 116)

The Father is fully God.The Son is fully God.The Holy Spirit is fully God.They are not three gods but One.(extracted from Apostolic creed)

Note: The Christians emphasized the above that “they (i.e. the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) are distinct but not separate”.... whatever that means !?! (note how confused they are ! Even linguistically this assertion is preposterous)

ISLAMISLAM CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY


CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITYThe Father is fully God.The Son is fully God.The Holy Spirit is fully God.They are not three gods but One.(extracted from Apostolic creed)


REFUTATIONS FROM THEIR BIBLE


Distinct but not separate? then what about :

“.... And Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the SPIRIT OF GOD descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo a voice from heaven saying: This is my beloved SON, with whom I am well pleased.”

(Matthew 3: 13-17)

CHRISTIANITYCHRISTIANITY





It (Apostolic creed) was not Jesus’ teaching:

• These doctrines (Apostolic creed) are not what Jesus teach but innovations and conjectures of the Church. If we refer to their Bible, there is no explicit (clear i.e. without need for interpretations) sayings of Jesus concerning Trinity or about himself claiming to be God. Whereas Jesus explicitly teaches Tauhiid, e.g. :

“And one of the scribes come up and asked him, ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus answered ‘Hear O Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is One!”

(Mark 12: 28-29)






It (Apostolic creed) was not Jesus’ teaching:

• These doctrines (Apostolic creed) are not what Jesus teach but innovations and conjectures of the Church. If we refer to their Bible, there is no explicit (clear i.e. without need for interpretations) sayings of Jesus concerning Trinity or about himself claiming to be God. Whereas Jesus explicitly teaches Tauhiid, e.g. :

“Jesus says: ‘Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven”

(Matthew 7: 21 )





Jesus affirms himself as messenger even though he can do miracles:


(Jesus said)”...I thank you Father that you listen to me. I know that you always listen to me, but I say this for the sake of the people here so that they will believe that You sent me.”

(John 11: 41)

(Jesus said) “I can do nothing on my own authority.”

(John 8 : 28)

(Jesus said) ”... the deeds I do by my father’s authority.”

(John 10 : 25)


.... teaching Trinity ?

REBUTTALSREBUTTALSSimple explanation of this Matthew:28:19

These words does not mean that Jesus teaches Trinity, rather the use of the phrase “..in the name of ” to signify authoritative basis for preaching.”.

Example an ambassador acting on behalf of the government and country will sign “in the name of the head of state and the country, but writing his own name.” Thus Jesus is saying that his teaching of the religion is with the authority sanction by God, His angel and His Messenger. Just as it is wrong to say that the ambassador is also literally the country, thus it would be wrong to say that the Messenger is also God.


Some Christian would quote this to justify..

“...Jesus said to them, go forth and make disciples of them

and baptize them in the name of the Father, of the

Son and of the Holy spirit...” (Gospel of Matthew 28: 19)

“And never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion. Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance." If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper.”

(Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 120)


ISLAM

“Tauhiid” (Absolute Oneness)

“Trinity”(Three in One - one in three)

CHRISTIANITY

Concept of GodConcept of God


ISLAM CHRISTIANITY

Jesus a.s.Jesus a.s.“A righteous servant and

messenger of Allah”

“literally the son of God;

a divine being and at the

same time a man”


ISLAM CHRISTIANITY

Concept Concept of of

“salvation”“salvation”

““Justice Justice and the and the

Mercy and Mercy and forgivenesforgiveness of Allah”s of Allah”

“Original Sin which

requires blood

redemption by God”


CHRISTIANITYISLAM

“Adherence to Divine Law”(Shari’ah)

iiman - ’amal - ihsan

“generally does not emphasize on adherence to Divine law but harp on

Love”

Way of LifeWay of Life


CHRISTIANITYISLAM

Primary Primary source of the source of the

teachingsteachingshas remained faithfully preserved in its original recitations and language.

doctrines formulated by the Church authority based on Paul’s letters and other writings after Jesus a.s.


“only one Al-Qur’an”

“ many versions of the Bible”

“And they claim, “None shall ever enter

paradise unless he be ‘a Jew’ or ‘a Christian’.

Such are their wishful beliefs! Say: Produce

an evidence for what you are claiming, if

what you say is true!”

(Qur’an Surah al-Baqarah: 2 :111)


The Christians and the Jews may offer The Christians and the Jews may offer the Bible as their evidence of their the Bible as their evidence of their

revealed Books from God.revealed Books from God.

•What is the Bible?What is the Bible?•Can Muslim accept the Can Muslim accept the Bible to be the revealed Bible to be the revealed Books of God?Books of God?

THEREFORE IT IS PERTINENT FOR MUSLIMS TO SEEK ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS:


The Bible ...… some facts.The Bible ...… some facts.

• It is a collection of writings.

• Generally it contains recordings of the

history of the Jewish people. Written and re-

written by scribes (especially when the Jews

lost these during their enslavement by

Persians and Romans or because the

recordings tended to fade).



• The name “Bible” is not found in the Bible.

• This term “Bible” comes from the Greek

work “Biblion” which means “collection of

writings or book”.



• The total number of books that make up the

Bible differ between the Catholic’s (they

have 73 books) and Protestant Christian’s

(only accept 66 books).



• It can be divided into 2 parts:

Old testament – Jewish writings written

originally in Hebrew, compiled over a period

of 2,000 years; many of its authors are

unknown.



• It can be divided into 2 parts:

New Testament – the oldest manuscripts

written in Koine Greek (not Aramaic which

was the language that Jesus spoke),

comprise of the 4 Gospels and letters

written by Paul and others.



• The most popular Bible e.g. the King James

(the Authorized version) and the Latin

Vulgate in used was based on an ancient

text. Since then, they have discovered

more ancient texts, and Christian biblical

scholars have to revise their Bible to

ensure accuracy. And they admit that

there has been interpolations done to the

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• Their own admission:

““Yet the King James version has serious defects. ….. And Yet the King James version has serious defects. ….. And

discovery of many biblical manuscripts more ancient discovery of many biblical manuscripts more ancient

than those on which the King James version was based than those on which the King James version was based

made it apparent that these defects were so many as to made it apparent that these defects were so many as to

call for a revision.”call for a revision.”

(Forward in the New Revised Standard version of the Bible)


Summary : what is the Bible?

It may contain words of prophets; some

eye-witness or even hearsay accounts of

what had happened; it may contain

quotations of perhaps revelations from

God; it may contain interpretations and

interpolations of people regarding the

religion; etc.



Biblical scholars admit that many were

written by anonymous (unknown) person

or persons; sometimes conveniently

attributed to certain prophets.



The Gospels (according to Mark, Mathew,

Luke and John) are not the same as what

we Muslims refer to as the “Injeel” of

Prophet Jesus a.s.



The Pentateuch (first 5 Books said to be The Pentateuch (first 5 Books said to be

the book of Moses : the Torah) is the book of Moses : the Torah) is notnot the the

same as what we Muslims refer to as the same as what we Muslims refer to as the

““Taurat” of Prophet Moses a.sTaurat” of Prophet Moses a.s..



The Psalm (of David) is The Psalm (of David) is notnot the same as the same as

what we Muslims refer to as the what we Muslims refer to as the ““Zabur” Zabur”

of Prophet David a.sof Prophet David a.s..



As the collections called the Bible have

been tampered with and interpolations

made by people, we cannot be certain of

its total reliability and authenticity.



For Muslims, the Qur’an is the “Furqaan”

(Criterion to determine what for us, is the

Truth and what is not).



Revisions have been made to the Bible

when a much older manuscripts were

found. Still these manuscripts are not

those dated to the time of Jesus a.s.

(because these were written in Greek,

whereas Jesus a.s. never spoke Greek but

Aramaic).



So when we Muslims say we Believe in the

Taurat, Zabur and Injeel, we do not mean we

believe in the Bible!

Only the Qur’an has remained the only Only the Qur’an has remained the only

authentic Book of revelations from Allah, still authentic Book of revelations from Allah, still

preserved exactly as it was “ recited”, in the preserved exactly as it was “ recited”, in the

original language as when it was revealed.original language as when it was revealed.


[1] Mankind living standard is evolving towards a higher

form of civilization – a global and more cosmopolitan era,

thus their laws need to be gradually updated – while its

principle and fundamental teachings remaining the same ;

Why a subsequent book of revelation is required is because:


[2] the recordings of earlier Books did not survive fully

intact but were proven to have been tampered with and

corrupted;



[3] Literacy amongst the people, and the appropriate

technology of writing & printing on a mass-scale etc. was

not available until much later. Thus, subsequent revelations

would ensure the pristine teachings are adhered to because

corruptions to the previous recordings had occurred;



“Are you actually following the religion of Jesus?”

“What was the religion that Jesus preached?”

“And if he were to come back today, who will he

recognize as people belonging to his flock?” –

“Christians or Muslims?”


Jesus a.s. followed the law. Even in dietary

rules for example he abstained from eating

and touching of the flesh of swine.


“These are the living things which you shall not eat …. And the swine … of their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch; they are unclean to you.”

(Leviticus:11:8)

Jesus a.s. followed the law. Even in dietary

rules for example he abstained from eating

and touching of the flesh of swine.

“These are the living things which you shall not eat …. And the swine … of their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch; they are unclean to you.”

(Leviticus:11:8)

Who still o

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Christians o

r Muslim

s?


Jesus a.s. follow the law. One of the important

commandment (a covenant) for all male Jews was

to be circumcised.


"This is My covenant, which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: every male among you shall be circumcised. …

(Genesis: 17: 11)



to be circumcised.


"And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and you.".…

(Genesis: 17: 12)



to be circumcised.

“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”

(Luke:2:21)




to be circumcised.

“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”

(Luke:2:21)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?


Jesus a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And the

manner of his praying was described:

“Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go yonder to pray….. And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt’ ”

(Mathew:26:36-40)


Just like the prophets of old their manner of

praying was also described:

“Then Abram (Abraham) fell on his face …”

(Genesis : 17 : 3)




“Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the door of the tent of meeting, and fell on their faces …”

(Numbers 20: 6)




“Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the door of the tent of meeting, and fell on their faces …”

(Numbers 20: 6)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?


It was the practice of Jesus a.s. and his disciples to

greet one another with a standard greeting of

peace “Shalomalekum”:

“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them “Peace be with you”..”

(John:20:19)


It was the practice of Jesus a.s. and his disciples to

greet one another with a standard greeting of

peace “Shalomalekum”:

“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them “Peace be with you”..”

(John:20:19)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?


Jesus a.s. never teaches “Trinity” but rather he

affirmed the continuous message of all prophets

from God i.e. “Tauhiid”:


(Mark 12: 28-29)


Jesus a.s. never teaches “Trinity” but rather he

affirmed the continuous message of all prophets

from God i.e. “Tauhiid”:


(Mark 12: 28-29)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?


ISLAM’S RESPONSE TO CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF THE ORIGINAL SIN


“ “ Say: ‘Say: ‘O my servants who have transgressed O my servants who have transgressed against their against their

own souls! own souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah

forgives all sinsforgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. : for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will], Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His [Will],

before the Penalty comes on youbefore the Penalty comes on you: After that ye shall not be : After that ye shall not be

helped.”helped.”

((Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54Qur’an: Surah az-Zumar: 39: 53-54))


““Whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] his Whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] his

soul. And whoever errs only errs against it. soul. And whoever errs only errs against it. And no bearer And no bearer

of burdens will bear the burden of anotherof burdens will bear the burden of another. And never . And never

would We punish until We sent a messenger.”would We punish until We sent a messenger.”

((Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 15Qur’an: al-Isra’: 17: 15))


“ The soul that sinneth it shall die. The son shall not

bear the iniquity (sins) of the father, neither shall the

father bear the iniquity (sins) of the son, the

righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and

the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him… ”

(Ezekiel 18: 20)

AS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENTAS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT


“… But the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath

committed, and keep all my statutes and do that which is

lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.”

(Ezekiel 18 : 21)

(Note similarity with the Islamic concept of ‘TAUBAH’ here : consistent with Islam. Unfortunately later Christian Church leaders have replaced this with their concept of the ‘original sin’ , ‘blood redemption’ and ‘vicarious atonement’.)

AS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENTAS FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT


Man was placed on earth in the hole - condemned

THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION



THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION Thus for them, it requires a Saviour to redeem him out of the ‘Sin’ – (by vicarious atonement) alleging: “Jesus dying for the Sins of mankind”



Man was placed on earth innocent – not condemned

ISLAM’S MESSAGEISLAM’S MESSAGE





Yet in life, he may fall into sin

Thus he requires GUIDANCE






Yet in life he may fall into sin

Thus he requires GUIDANCE

Even if he falls, there is hope of

Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness


Forgiveness through

repentance and

reparation, while in

this world

THEIR CONCEPT OF SALVATION

MERCYMERCY

Thus for them, it requires a Saviour to redeem him out of the ‘Sin’ – (by vicarious atonement) alleging: “Jesus dying for the Sins of mankind”


There is no such thing as the Original

Sin…

Because to us

God (Allah)

Has already forgiven

Adam and Hawa



Sin…

“They (Adam and Hawa) said, "Our Lord, we have

wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have

mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”

(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 23)



Sin…

““Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words,

and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who

is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.”is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 37Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 37))


“Jesus says : ‘Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’

shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the

will of my Father who is in heaven” *

(Matthew 7 : 21 )

( * Islam : means “submission of God’s will” )

HOW SHALL MAN BE SAVED IN HEREAFTER ?HOW SHALL MAN BE SAVED IN HEREAFTER ?

AS FOUND IN THE GOSPEL - NEW TESTAMENT RECORD:AS FOUND IN THE GOSPEL - NEW TESTAMENT RECORD:


Behold, this is indeed the truth of the matter, and there is no

deity whatever save Allah; and, verily, Allah - He alone - is

almighty, truly wise. And if they turn away [from this truth] -

behold, Allah has full knowledge of the spreaders of corruption.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 62-63)


““Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.

And those who were given the Scripture did not differ And those who were given the Scripture did not differ

except after knowledge had come to them - out of except after knowledge had come to them - out of

jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever

disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah

is swift in [taking] account..”is swift in [taking] account..”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 19))


““So if they argue with you, say, "I have submitted So if they argue with you, say, "I have submitted

myself to Allah [in Islam], and [so have] those who myself to Allah [in Islam], and [so have] those who

follow me." And say to those who were given the follow me." And say to those who were given the

Scripture and [to] the unlearned, "Have you submitted Scripture and [to] the unlearned, "Have you submitted

yourselves?" And if they submit [in Islam], they are yourselves?" And if they submit [in Islam], they are

rightly guided; but if they turn away - then upon you is rightly guided; but if they turn away - then upon you is

only the [duty of] notification. And Allah is Seeing of only the [duty of] notification. And Allah is Seeing of

[His] servants.[His] servants.

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 20Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 20))


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