A Look at ISLAMA Look at ISLAMAn Overview of What Muslims An Overview of What Muslims

Believe & PracticeBelieve & Practice

ISLAM … Second in a SeriesISLAM … Second in a Series• Last lesson, presented an overview Last lesson, presented an overview

of Islamof Islam• This lesson, review last week’s lesson This lesson, review last week’s lesson

and put forth some contradictions and put forth some contradictions between the Bible and the Koran between the Bible and the Koran

• Also, some contradictions within the Also, some contradictions within the KoranKoran

• Our desire should always be for the Our desire should always be for the truth (John 8:31,32; 17:17)truth (John 8:31,32; 17:17)

ISLAM ISLAM • One of the fastest growing religions todayOne of the fastest growing religions today• The correct name of the religion of The correct name of the religion of

MohammedMohammed• Many false ideas exist about IslamMany false ideas exist about Islam• This is the 2This is the 2ndnd largest religion in the world largest religion in the world• This is the religion of many in the US, as This is the religion of many in the US, as

well as in Eastern countries like Iran, Iraq, well as in Eastern countries like Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, etc.Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, etc.

• The Islam of Iraq is not exactly the same as The Islam of Iraq is not exactly the same as that of India or Africa, but they agree on that of India or Africa, but they agree on Allah and MohammedAllah and Mohammed

• What if true? Would you/I change?What if true? Would you/I change?• Overview lesson on the religion of MuslimsOverview lesson on the religion of Muslims

ISLAM… ISLAM… • Islam today is comprised of two principle Islam today is comprised of two principle

schools: Sunni (90%) & Shi’ite (10%)schools: Sunni (90%) & Shi’ite (10%)• The minority school is the very militant, The minority school is the very militant,

aggressive aggressive • In addition, there are millions of Muslim In addition, there are millions of Muslim

mystics are called Sufismystics are called Sufis• Also, we are aware in US of the dominant Also, we are aware in US of the dominant

militant, predominantly black, belligerent militant, predominantly black, belligerent movementmovement

• Believes the Koran/Quran/Qu’ran is God’s Believes the Koran/Quran/Qu’ran is God’s final revelation to manfinal revelation to man

ISLAM…Mohammed’s life ISLAM…Mohammed’s life • Also spelled Muhammed/Muhammad Also spelled Muhammed/Muhammad • Mohammed was born in Mecca & illiterateMohammed was born in Mecca & illiterate• Claimed revelations from angel GabrielClaimed revelations from angel Gabriel• Married to many women…even a 9 year Married to many women…even a 9 year

old slave girlold slave girl• Exception to marriage law for Mohammed Exception to marriage law for Mohammed

(only up to 4 wives allowed by Koran) (only up to 4 wives allowed by Koran) • Lived from approximately ca 570-632 Lived from approximately ca 570-632 ADAD

ISLAM…On God ISLAM…On God • The God of Islam is referred to as “Allah”The God of Islam is referred to as “Allah”• Muslims believe in this one and only GodMuslims believe in this one and only God• This is NOT the God of the Holy Bible, for This is NOT the God of the Holy Bible, for

Muslims teach that the God of Christians is Muslims teach that the God of Christians is a pagan, false god (idol)a pagan, false god (idol)

• Scholars agree that pre-Mohammed, Allah Scholars agree that pre-Mohammed, Allah was but one of the pagan deities of the was but one of the pagan deities of the pre-Islamic Arabic pantheon (collection of pre-Islamic Arabic pantheon (collection of gods) and not even the central deitygods) and not even the central deity

ISLAM…On Jesus ISLAM…On Jesus • Claim to believe in the true Jesus ChristClaim to believe in the true Jesus Christ• Teach that Jesus is a prophet of GodTeach that Jesus is a prophet of God• Believe that Jesus is not God/deityBelieve that Jesus is not God/deity• Teach that Jesus did not die on the cross Teach that Jesus did not die on the cross

for the sins of the worldfor the sins of the world• Advocate that Jesus was not raised from Advocate that Jesus was not raised from

the deadthe dead• Believe Mohammed is a superior prophet Believe Mohammed is a superior prophet

than Jesus in giving the final revelation than Jesus in giving the final revelation from God in the Koran (Quran)from God in the Koran (Quran)

ISLAM…On the Holy Bible ISLAM…On the Holy Bible • Muslims believe that Allah gave Muslims believe that Allah gave

numerous revelations, including the numerous revelations, including the Old and New Testaments, as well as Old and New Testaments, as well as the Koranthe Koran

• Teach that the Bible is filled with many Teach that the Bible is filled with many errors, having been corrupted by errors, having been corrupted by ChristiansChristians

• Therefore, the Bible to the Muslim is Therefore, the Bible to the Muslim is not trustworthynot trustworthy

ISLAM…On The Koran ISLAM…On The Koran • Quran literally means reading or recitationQuran literally means reading or recitation• Muslims accept only the Koran as the Word of Muslims accept only the Koran as the Word of

God todayGod today• The Koran was not written by Mohammed, as he The Koran was not written by Mohammed, as he

could not read or writecould not read or write• Mohammed wondered at first whether these Mohammed wondered at first whether these

revelations were from God or devil (jinn = evil revelations were from God or devil (jinn = evil spirit)spirit)

• Later, decided from God speaking to him in Later, decided from God speaking to him in ArabicArabic

• The Muslims like to say that it is not possible to The Muslims like to say that it is not possible to translate the Korantranslate the Koran

• There are 114 “suras” (like chapters) that make There are 114 “suras” (like chapters) that make up the Koranup the Koran

ISLAM…Basic Beliefs ISLAM…Basic Beliefs • 6 Essential Beliefs/Articles of Islamic Faith6 Essential Beliefs/Articles of Islamic Faith• Faith in AllahFaith in Allah• AngelsAngels• The Holy BooksThe Holy Books• The ProphetsThe Prophets• PredestinationPredestination• The Day of JudgmentThe Day of Judgment

ISLAM…5 Fundamental ISLAM…5 Fundamental Duties Duties • Known as Pillars of Religion (obligatory)Known as Pillars of Religion (obligatory)• Reciting the creed of IslamReciting the creed of Islam• Prescribed daily prayers (5)Prescribed daily prayers (5)• Month of fasting – RamadanMonth of fasting – Ramadan• Giving of alms to the poorGiving of alms to the poor• Pilgrimage to MeccaPilgrimage to Mecca• Jihad (optional to some): Holy WarJihad (optional to some): Holy War

ISLAM…It’s Influence ISLAM…It’s Influence • 22ndnd largest religion in Europe, 3 largest religion in Europe, 3rdrd in US in US• Claims to be the fastest growing religionClaims to be the fastest growing religion• Over 50% of people in countries on three Over 50% of people in countries on three

continents are Muslimscontinents are Muslims• In ’74 in France, only 1 mosque; now In ’74 in France, only 1 mosque; now

1600+1600+• Powerful influence politically, militarily, and Powerful influence politically, militarily, and

very aggressivevery aggressive

ISLAM… Two PropositionsISLAM… Two Propositions• In October ’74, brother Hiram Hutto met Dr. In October ’74, brother Hiram Hutto met Dr.

Salah El Dareer in B’ham, AL in debateSalah El Dareer in B’ham, AL in debate• ““Jesus the Messiah is the only begotten Son Jesus the Messiah is the only begotten Son

of God, was crucified for the sins of the of God, was crucified for the sins of the world, and the New Testament is God’s final world, and the New Testament is God’s final revelation.”revelation.”

• ““The advent of the Prophet Mohammed is The advent of the Prophet Mohammed is clearly foretold in both Old and New clearly foretold in both Old and New Testaments, and the Koran is God’s final Testaments, and the Koran is God’s final revelation.”revelation.”

The Koran vs. The Holy The Koran vs. The Holy BibleBible

Which are we to believe???Which are we to believe???

Is the Koran inspired of Is the Koran inspired of God?God?

SINCESINCE1.1. Jesus promised the apostles they would be guided into Jesus promised the apostles they would be guided into

all truth Jn. 16:13all truth Jn. 16:132.2. The apostles rec’d all truth 2 Pet 1:3The apostles rec’d all truth 2 Pet 1:33.3. Paul preached whole counsel of God Acts 20:27Paul preached whole counsel of God Acts 20:27

ANDAND1.1. If we go beyond the teaching of Christ, we don’t have If we go beyond the teaching of Christ, we don’t have

God 2 Jn 9God 2 Jn 92.2. If we preach another gospel, we are accursed of God If we preach another gospel, we are accursed of God

Gal. 1:6-9Gal. 1:6-93.3. We must not add to nor subtract from (Rev 22:18,29) We must not add to nor subtract from (Rev 22:18,29)

because “the faith was once delivered to the saints” because “the faith was once delivered to the saints” Jude 3Jude 3

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR THE KORAN!THERE IS NO ROOM FOR THE KORAN!

There is no NEED for the There is no NEED for the KoranKoran

SINCESINCE1.1. The gospel of Christ is for every creature (Mk 16:15), in every The gospel of Christ is for every creature (Mk 16:15), in every

nation (Mt 28:19) and is to last until the end of the world (Mt nation (Mt 28:19) and is to last until the end of the world (Mt 28:20), and28:20), and

2.2. In Christ we are “complete” (Col 2:10), andIn Christ we are “complete” (Col 2:10), and3.3. The scriptures furnish us completely unto every good work (2 Tim The scriptures furnish us completely unto every good work (2 Tim

3:16)3:16)There is no need for any additional revelation: not the Koran, There is no need for any additional revelation: not the Koran,

the Book of Mormon, Mrs. Ellen G. White, nor any other.the Book of Mormon, Mrs. Ellen G. White, nor any other.QUESTION: What TRUTH does the Koran reveal that Jesus and QUESTION: What TRUTH does the Koran reveal that Jesus and

the New Testament failed to reveal?the New Testament failed to reveal?It is clear, therefore, that there is no need for the Koran.It is clear, therefore, that there is no need for the Koran.When we consider that the Koran denies the sacrificial death When we consider that the Koran denies the sacrificial death

of Jesus, ignores His resurrection, and perverts the very of Jesus, ignores His resurrection, and perverts the very nature of God and His Son, we have no use for the Koran.nature of God and His Son, we have no use for the Koran.

THE NEW TESTAMENT IS FINAL!!!THE NEW TESTAMENT IS FINAL!!!

A Comparison …A Comparison …

- Jesus wrote nothing- Jesus wrote nothing- He promised Holy Spirit- He promised Holy Spiritto guide apostlesto guide apostles- They taught publicly & - They taught publicly &

privatelyprivately- Different copies arose- Different copies arose- Compare, collate, collect- Compare, collate, collect- Originals not in existence - Originals not in existence

NowNow- Our copy authentic? Yes!- Our copy authentic? Yes!

- Mohammed wrote nothing - Mohammed wrote nothing - No such promise- No such promise- He taught publicly & - He taught publicly &

privatelyprivately- Different copies arose- Different copies arose- Compare, collate, collect - Compare, collate, collect

and burn all the rest!!!and burn all the rest!!!- Originals not in existence - Originals not in existence

NowNow- Our copy authentic? Yes!- Our copy authentic? Yes!

NEW TESTAMENTNEW TESTAMENT KORANKORAN

Koran contradicts Old Koran contradicts Old Testament 1Testament 1

Son drowned 11:42-43Son drowned 11:42-43Left his father 6:75; 19:47ffLeft his father 6:75; 19:47ff

Stayed behind 26:171Stayed behind 26:171Potiphar near door 12:25-29Potiphar near door 12:25-29Urged Joseph forgive her 12:29 Urged Joseph forgive her 12:29 Imprisoned for resisting a group of Imprisoned for resisting a group of

women 12:30-34women 12:30-34Cupbearer tells interpretation 12:43-Cupbearer tells interpretation 12:43-

4949

OLD TESTAMENTOLD TESTAMENTKORANKORANAll Saved Gen 7:1-5All Saved Gen 7:1-5Did not leave him Gen 11:32;Did not leave him Gen 11:32;Gen 12:4; Acts 7:4Gen 12:4; Acts 7:4Did not stay behind Gen 19:16Did not stay behind Gen 19:16Potiphar not home Gen 39:16Potiphar not home Gen 39:16Put Joseph in prison Gen 39:20Put Joseph in prison Gen 39:20Imprisoned for resisting Potiphar’s wife Imprisoned for resisting Potiphar’s wife

Gen 39:20Gen 39:20Joseph tells interpretation Gen Joseph tells interpretation Gen

41:4-1341:4-13

NoahNoahAbrahamAbraham

Lot’s wifeLot’s wifePotipharPotiphar

JosephJoseph

Pharaoh’sPharaoh’sDreamDream

Koran contradicts Old Koran contradicts Old Testament 2Testament 2

Reveals self @ 3Reveals self @ 3rdrd visit 12:70-82 visit 12:70-82Pharaoh’s people pick up Moses & P.Pharaoh’s people pick up Moses & P. wife urges Pharaoh not to kill him wife urges Pharaoh not to kill him 28:7-1328:7-13Met in Midian by 2 of Jethro’s Met in Midian by 2 of Jethro’s Daughters 28:23Daughters 28:23God appears after 10 years 28:25-29 (Moses’ God appears after 10 years 28:25-29 (Moses’

family with him and in the valley 20:10; family with him and in the valley 20:10; 27:7f)27:7f)

Pharaoh became a believer at the Red Sea. Pharaoh became a believer at the Red Sea. Body only saved 10:90Body only saved 10:90

OLD TESTAMENTOLD TESTAMENTKORANKORANReveals 2Reveals 2ndnd visit Acts 7:13 visit Acts 7:13Pharaoh’s daughter Ex. 2:2-8Pharaoh’s daughter Ex. 2:2-8

7 Daughters Ex. 2:16-197 Daughters Ex. 2:16-19

God appears after 40 yearsGod appears after 40 yearsActs 7:30Acts 7:30

JosephJosephMosesMoses

MosesMoses

MosesMoses

PharaohPharaoh

Koran contradicts New Koran contradicts New Testament 1Testament 1

Father silent 3 days 3:41Father silent 3 days 3:41Polygamy encouraged 4:3Polygamy encouraged 4:3In Paradise 52:20; 44:54In Paradise 52:20; 44:54Easy – many reasons 2:229-232Easy – many reasons 2:229-232Exchange wife 4:20Exchange wife 4:20Kill them 8:38-41; 9:29; 61:4Kill them 8:38-41; 9:29; 61:4Permitted 66:2; 2:224-225Permitted 66:2; 2:224-225(Even permitted to break some) (Even permitted to break some)

NEW TESTAMENTNEW TESTAMENTKORANKORANSilent 9 mos. Lk 1:13,20,24,57fSilent 9 mos. Lk 1:13,20,24,57f1 Wife – 1 Husband I Cor 7:21 Wife – 1 Husband I Cor 7:2No Marriage there Lk 20:35No Marriage there Lk 20:351 reason Mt. 19:91 reason Mt. 19:9Married for life Rom 7:2Married for life Rom 7:2Love enemies Mt 5:44Love enemies Mt 5:44Swear not at all Mt. 5:34; Swear not at all Mt. 5:34; Jas 5:12Jas 5:12

John BaptistJohn BaptistMarriageMarriageMarriageMarriageDivorceDivorceDivorceDivorce

OpponentsOpponentsOathsOaths

Koran contradicts New Koran contradicts New Testament 2Testament 2

Observe 9:36; 5:2Observe 9:36; 5:2

Not God’s Son 9:130; 19:135Not God’s Son 9:130; 19:135Not crucified 4:157-159Not crucified 4:157-159Commanded 3:140; 9:130Commanded 3:140; 9:130

NEW TESTAMENTNEW TESTAMENTKORANKORANCondemned Gal 4:10; Condemned Gal 4:10; Col 2:16Col 2:16Is God’s Son Mt 16:18; 2 Pet 1:17Is God’s Son Mt 16:18; 2 Pet 1:17Was crucified Lk 23:33Was crucified Lk 23:33Turn other cheek Mt 5:39Turn other cheek Mt 5:39

SacredSacredMonthsMonthsJesusJesusJesusJesus

RetaliationRetaliation

Koran contradicts KoranKoran contradicts KoranFight and slay the pagans wherever Fight and slay the pagans wherever

ye find them… 9:5,29 ye find them… 9:5,29

Any who believes in God whether Any who believes in God whether Jews, Christians, or Sabians shall Jews, Christians, or Sabians shall have their reward with the Lordhave their reward with the Lord

2:622:62

Christ did not die 4:157Christ did not die 4:157

KORAN KORAN KORANKORANNo compulsion in religion No compulsion in religion

2:256 2:256

If anyone desires a religion If anyone desires a religion other than Islam…never other than Islam…never will it be accepted of him will it be accepted of him 3:85 3:85

Christ did die 19:33Christ did die 19:33

VERSUVERSUS S

Koran and the “worst sin”Koran and the “worst sin”

1.1. Lie against God 7:37Lie against God 7:372.2. Falsely claim inspiration 6:93Falsely claim inspiration 6:933.3. Reject Him and His signs 8:22; 6:21Reject Him and His signs 8:22; 6:214.4. Polytheism 4:48Polytheism 4:48

Good, better, Good, better, bestbest - Bad, worse, - Bad, worse, worstworst

Which is REALLY the “worst” Which is REALLY the “worst” sin?sin?

ISLAM…References ISLAM…References • The Facts on IslamThe Facts on Islam, by Ankerberg & Weldon, by Ankerberg & Weldon• The Hutto – El Dareer DebateThe Hutto – El Dareer Debate• Introduction to IslamIntroduction to Islam, by Dr. Muhammed , by Dr. Muhammed

HamidullaHamidulla• Inside IslamInside Islam, by Reza F. Safa, by Reza F. Safa• Understanding IslamUnderstanding Islam, by Yahiya Emerick, by Yahiya Emerick• The KoranThe Koran, translated by N J Dawood, translated by N J Dawood• The Meaning of the Glorious KoranThe Meaning of the Glorious Koran, an , an

explanatory translation by Mohammed explanatory translation by Mohammed Marmaduke PickthallMarmaduke Pickthall