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Demystifying Islam & Judaism
“BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS, WHO
COME TO YOU IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING, BUT
INWARDLY THEY ARE RAVENOUS
W O L V E S . 16 Y O U W I L L K N O W T H E M B Y
THEIR FRUITS.–MATTHEW 7:15-16
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Our Goal in Learning Comparative Theology
 So we can grow and
understand beliefs other
than ours to gain an
appreciation for our
neighbors and to
strengthen our faith in
our Lord Jesus
 We learn the TRUTH
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IT IS NOT TO WIN
DEBATES
IT IS NOT TO MAKE FUN
OF OTHERS
IT IS NOT TO RAISE US UP
OR PUT OTHERS DOWN
General Introduction to Judaism
 The central religious belief of Judaism is that there is
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only one God.
Monotheism was uncommon at the time Judaism was
born, but according to Jewish tradition, God himself
revealed it to Abraham, the ancestor of the Jewish
people.
Beginning with Abraham, God has always taken special
care of the Hebrews (who would later become the Jews).
After rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, God revealed
the Ten Commandments to Moses, and many more
religious and ethical guidelines in the Torah ("the Law").
After Moses, God sent many prophets to bring Israel
back from their sins
General Introduction to Islam
 Islam does not mean “peace” or “salam.” it means
submission
 Muslims hold that Islam is essentially the same
belief as that of all the messengers sent by God to
mankind since Adam, BUT the Qur'an (the one
definitive text of the Muslim faith) codifying the final
revelation of God. Islam views Judaism and
Christianity as incomplete derivatives of the
teachings of certain prophets—notably Abraham
and therefore acknowledges their Abrahamic roots,
whilst the Qur'an calls them People of the Book.
Who is Mohammad?
 Born approximately 570 AD in Mecca
 At age 9 (or 12) was orphaned and raised by Uncle
 At 25 was hired by widow (Khadija, 40) and were married for 24 years
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than she died
He spent time with an Arian monk and studied old and new testament
At age 40, while taking retreat he claims angel Gabriel appeared to him
and proclaimed god’s word (Koran)
Early in his work only gained small number of followers and was mocked
then went on pilgrimage to Medina and there was able to convert many
tribes including 3 Jewish tribes.
He and his followers went back to Mecca to war with them but lost
When the Meccans tried to take over Medina they lost and all of Mecca was
slaughtered and converted to Islam.
By the end of Mohammad’s life all of Arabia was converted to Islam
100 years later spread around the world mainly by political gains and
military battle of the Caliphs (many brutal per historical accounts)
Six Major Beliefs
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Belief in the Oneness of God: Muslims believe that God is the creator of all things, and that God is all-powerful
and all-knowing. God has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of
human life.
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Belief in the Angels of God: Muslims believe in angels, unseen beings who worship God and carry out God's
orders throughout the universe. The angel Gabriel brought the divine revelation to the prophets.
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Belief in the Books of God: Muslims believe that God revealed holy books or scriptures to a number of God's
messengers. These include the Quran (given to Muhammad), the Torah (given to Moses), the Gospel (given to
Jesus), the Psalms (given to David), and the Scrolls (given to Abraham). Muslims believe that these earlier
scriptures in their original form were divinely revealed, but that only the Quran remains as it was first revealed
to the prophet Muhammad.
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Belief in the Prophets or Messengers of God: Muslims believe that God's guidance has been revealed to
humankind through specially appointed messengers, or prophets, throughout history, beginning with the first man,
Adam, who is considered the first prophet. Twenty-five of these prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran,
including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last in this line of prophets,
sent for all humankind with the message of Islam.
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Belief in the Day of Judgment: Muslims believe that on the Day of Judgment, humans will be judged for their
actions in this life; those who followed God's guidance will be rewarded with paradise; those who rejected God's
guidance will be punished with hell.
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Belief in the Divine Decree: This article of faith addresses the question of God's will. It can be expressed as the
belief that everything is governed by divine decree, namely that whatever happens in one's life is preordained, and
that believers should respond to the good or bad that befalls them with thankfulness or patience. This concept does
not negate the concept of "free will;" since humans do not have prior knowledge of God's decree, they do have
freedom of choice.
5 pillars
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The creed or statement of belief: “There is no God
but Allah, and Mohammed is the prophet of Allah.”
The ritual prayers performed five times a day
facing Mecca.
Alms giving, offering 1/40 of their income for the
needy.
Their observance of Ramadan where they fast
during the daylight hours.
Their pilgrimage to Mecca required of all Muslims
before death
Myths
1.
Jews and Muslims believe in the same God as the
Christians
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We do all believe in One God
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BUT
We believe in the Holy Trinity
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God the Father
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God the Son
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God the Holy Spirit
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Three persons in One Essence
I and My Father are one. Jn 10:30
Myths
2.
Muslims believe in Jesus
Yes and no
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According to the Qur'an Jesus is the Christ, the son of Mary, born of a virgin,
the Messenger of God.
Further, that Jesus was given the Gospel as a Book from God, and Jesus came
to confirm the Torah, and also to permit some of what was prohibited upon
the sons of Israel for some reasons.
It also teaches that Jesus Christ is a Word from God, and a Messenger sent by
Him.
BUT
They do not believe that he was crucified and therefore did not rise and
therefore did not save us from our sins.
1.
Surah 4:157 says: but they killed him not, not crucified him, but was
made to appear to them, and those who differ therin are full of doubts,
with no (certain) knowledge.
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Later states that Allah tricked everyone by disguising someone else in His
place.
Also they do not believe that He is the Son of God but rather a prophet
A Bit of History
 In 325 AD the Counsel of Nicea met to discuss the view of Arius
 The Arian concept of Christ is that the Son of God did not always
exist, but was created by—and is therefore distinct from—God the
Father.
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This belief is grounded in the Gospel of John (14:28) passage: "You heard me
say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would
be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I."
 St. Athanasius stood his ground and Arius was excommunicated.
 Foundation of Nicene Creed
 Sects that stem from Arianism: Unitarians, The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints (MORMONS), Jehovah's
Witnesses, Iglesia ni Cristo and some sects within Branhamism
 Mohammad adopted much of his view in Christ from this ideology
Myths
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Muslims believe in the Bible
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Yes and No
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Muslims are required to accept the Books of the Jews and
Christians.
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Sirah: 5:47: Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah
hath revealed therein.
BUT
The Koran and the Bible are in stark contrast regarding
Jesus and the events of the old and new testaments.
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For example: Muslims say Jesus did not say He was the Son
of God
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The answer most Muslims say for this is that the Bible is lost
in translation so this is why the Koran is only accepted in
Arabic
Myths
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Islam a religion of peace
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Yes and no
Surah 2:190 Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, and do
not transgress; for Allah loveth not transgressors.
BUT
Surah 9:29 Fight those who do not believe in Allah or in the Last Day and who
do not consider unlawful what Allah and His Messenger have made unlawful
and who do not adopt the religion of truth from those who were given the
Scripture - [fight] until they give the jizyah willingly while they are humbled.
Surah 8:12 "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who
disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads
and strike off every fingertip of them."
Fight everyone in the way of Allah and
kill those who disbelieve in Allah."
Muhammad (Ibn Ishaq 992)
Myths
Men and women are treated equally in Islam
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Surah 2:228 And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women.
Surah 16:97 Who so does that which is right, and believes, whether male or female, him or her will We quicken to happy
life.
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Surah2:223 Your women are your fields, so go into your fields whichever way you like
Surah 4:3 And if you be apprehensive that you will not be able to do justice to the orphans, you may marry two or
three or four women whom you choose. But if you apprehend that you might not be able to do justice to them, then
marry only one wife, or marry those who have fallen in your possession.
Surah 4: 11 The share of the male shall be twice that of a female
Surah 4:24 And forbidden to you are wedded wives of other people except those who have fallen in your hands [as
prisoners of war]
Surah 2:220 And if the husband divorces his wife (for the third time), she shall not remain his lawful wife after this
(absolute) divorce, unless she marries another husband and the second husband divorces her. [In that case] there is no
harm if they [the first couple] remarry
Surah 33:50 O Prophet, We have made lawful to you those of your wives, whose dowers you have paid, and
those women who come into your possession out of the slave—girls granted by Allah, and the daughters
of your paternal uncles and aunts, and of your maternal uncles and aunts, who have migrated with you,
and the believing woman who gives herself to the Prophet, if the Prophet may desire her. This privilege
is for you only, not for the other believers
Surah 4:34 If you fear highhandedness from your wives, remind them [of the teaching of God], then ignore them when
you go to bed, then hit them. If they obey you, you have no right to act against them. God is most high and great.
Differences Between Muhammad and Jesus
Muhammad...
Jesus...
Said Allah does not love
those who reject Islam.
(Qur'an 30:45, 3:32, 22:38)
Said God loves everyone.
(John 3:16)
"I have been commanded to fight
against people till they testify that there
is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad
is the messenger of Allah"
(Muslim 1:33)
"He who lives by the sword
will die by the sword."
(Matthew 26:52)
Stoned women for adultery.
(Muslim 4206)
"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."
(John 8:7)
Permitted stealing from unbelievers.
(Bukhari 44:668, Ibn Ishaq 764)
"Thou shalt not steal."
(Matthew 19:18)
Permitted lying.
(Sahih Muslim 6303, Bukhari 49:857)
"Thou shalt not bear false witness."
(Matthew 19:18)
Owned and traded slaves.
(Sahih Muslim 3901)
Neither owned nor traded slaves.
Beheaded 800 Jewish men and boys.
(Sahih Muslim 4390)
Beheaded no one.
Murdered those who insulted him.
(Bukhari 56:369, 4:241)
Preached forgiveness.
(Matthew 18:21-22, 5:38)
"If then anyone transgresses
the prohibition against you,
Transgress ye likewise against him"
(Qur'an 2:194)
"If someone strikes you on the right
cheek, turn to him the other also."
(Matthew 5:39)
Jihad in the way of Allah elevates one's position in
Paradise by a hundred fold.
(Muslim 4645)
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called Sons of God"
(Matthew 5:9)
Married 13 wives and kept sex slaves.
(Bukhari 5:268, Qur'an 33:50)
Was celibate.
Slept with a 9-year-old child.
(Sahih Muslim 3309, Bukhari 58:236)
Did not have sex with children.
Ordered the murder of women.
(Ibn Ishaq 819, 995)
Never harmed a woman.
"O you who believe! Fight those of the
unbelievers who are near to you
and let them find in you hardness."
(Qur'an 9:123)
"Blessed are the meek, for
they shall inherit the earth."
(Matthew 5:5)
Ordered 65 military campaigns
and raids in his last 10 years.
(Ibn Ishaq )
Ordered no military campaigns, nor
offered any approval of war or violence.
Killed captives taken in battle.
(Ibn Ishaq 451)
Never took captives.
Never killed anyone.
Encouraged his men to rape enslaved women.
(Abu Dawood 2150, Qur'an 4:24)
Never encouraged rape.
Never enslaved women.
Demanded captured slaves and
a fifth of all other loot taken in war.
(Qur'an 8:41)
"The Son of Man came not
to be served, but to serve."
(Matthew 20:28)
Was never tortured, but tortured others.
(Muslim 4131, Ibn Ishaq 436, 595, 734, 764)
Suffered torture, but never tortured anyone.
"And fight them until there is no more persecution and religion
is only for Allah"
(Qur'an 8:39)
"Love your enemies and pray
for those who persecute you"
(Matthew 5:44)
Blessed the brutal murder of a half-blind man
(al-Tabari 1440)
Healed a blind man
(Mark 8:28)
Ordered a slave to build the very pulpit
from which he preached Islam.
(Bukhari 47:743)
Washed his disciples feet.
(John 13:5)
What are the Greatest Commandments?
"Belief in Allah and Jihad in His cause"
(Muslim 1:149)
What are the Greatest Commandments?
"Love God and love thy neighbor as thyself."
(Matthew 22:34-40)
Demanded the protection of armed
bodyguards, even in a house of worship
(Qur'an 4:102)
Chastised anyone attempting
to defend him with force.
(John 18:10-12)
Died fat and wealthy from what was
taken from others in war or
demanded from others in tribute.
Demanded nothing for himself.
Died without possessions.
Advocated crucifying others.
(Qur'an 5:33, Muslim 16:4131)
Was crucified himself.
According to his followers:
Had others give their lives for him.
(Sahih Muslim 4413)
According to his followers:
Gave his life for others.
(John 18:11 and elsewhere)
A Holy Man’s Perspective
 "There is also the superstition of the Ishmaelites which to this day prevails
and keeps people in error, being a forerunner of the Antichrist. They are
descended from Ishmael, who was born to Abraham of Hagar, and for this
reason they are called both Hagarenes and Ishmaelites. They are also called
Saracens, which is derived from Sarras kenoi, or destitute of Sara, because
of what Hagar said to the angel: 'Sara hath sent me away destitute.' These
used to be idolaters and worshiped the morning star and Aphrodite, whom
in their own language they called Khabár, which means great. And so down
to the time of Heraclius they were very great idolaters. From that time to
the present a false prophet named Mohammed has appeared in their midst.
This man, after having chanced upon the Old and New Testaments and
likewise, it seems, having conversed with an Arian monk, devised his
own heresy. Then, having insinuated himself into the good graces of the
people by a show of seeming piety, he gave out that a certain book had been
sent down to him from heaven. He had set down some ridiculous
compositions in this book of his and he gave it to them as an object of
veneration.“
 Saint John of Damascus in his "Critique of Islam"
Why is Judiasm NOT the truth?
 It is only a partial truth
 Still searching for the Messiah
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No prophets in over 2000 years
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They believe in One God but not the Trinity
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Jesus fulfilled over 300 old testament prophecies
Why is Islam NOT the Truth?
 Compare the lives of the prophets vs. Mohammed
 Mohammed’s revelations benefitted him rather than God’s plan
 There is no credibility in Islam
 There is no completion of God’s plan in Islam rather a confusing noncoherent set of conditions that are stated as revelation to one man
 God’s justice and mercy are not in line in Islam
 Islam contradicts the Torah and Bible and Muslims claim that
these books are lost and now only preserved in the Koran
 By stating that people of the Book also have the truth
contradicts itself.
 Islam does not claim that God is love, actually god has 99
names none of which is love (they claim he is loving but not
that he is love which is conditional)
Why is Christianity the Truth?
 Jesus is the perfect show of God’s mercy and justice
 Jesus fulfilled over 300 old testament prophacies
(probability is 1 in 1017)
 Jesus gained nothing from His ministry other than
death. He was the perfect sacrifice without sin (even
the Koran agrees he was without sin)
 Jesus is the perfect show of love and God is love.
15 “Beware
of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s
clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You
will know them by their fruits.–Matthew 7:15-16