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The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent
1/18/15
Franklin Graham this week . . . Huffington Post blog written by
Qasim Rashid: Why Is Franklin Graham So Anti-Jesus?
“So what happens when a raging Islamophobe without a
shred of knowledge about Islam collides with a world-leading
academic institution known for pluralism and diversity?”
Chapter 7
Lesson #6: Things Are Not What They Appear to Be
“I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the
slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a
synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold,
the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be
tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death,
and I will give you the crown of life.”
Revelation 2:9-10
Things Are Not What They Appear to be
*Lutzer addresses the question of the superiority of Islam claimed
by Muslims on the basis of its ‘triumph’ over all other religions,
particularly over Christianity as ‘seemingly indicated’ by the fact
that Islam dominates what used to be ‘Christian lands’
Lutzer – “When I talked to a Muslim friend about how some
Muslims teach that their religion is superior on account of their past
military successes, he objected. However the teaching is found in
the Quran.”
(p. 137)
*the starting point for this belief – Battle of Badr
=Battle of Badr (Saturday, 13 March 624)
=key battle in the early days of Islam and a turning point in
Muhammad’s struggle with the Quraysh in Mecca
=The battle has been passed down in Islamic history as a decisive
victory attributable to divine intervention . . . secular sources
attribute it to the strategic genius of Muhammad
Quran: 3:123–125 “Allah had helped you at Badr, when ye were a
contemptible little force; then fear Allah; thus May ye show your
gratitude. Remember thou saidst to the Faithful: "Is it not enough for you
that Allah should help you with three thousand angels (Specially) sent
down? "Yea, – if ye remain firm, and act aright, even if the enemy should
rush here on you in hot haste, your Lord would help you with five
thousand angels Making a terrific onslaught.”
=According to Abdullah Yusuf Ali, the term "gratitude" (3:123)
may be a reference to discipline. At Badr, the Muslim forces
had allegedly maintained firm discipline, whereas at Uhud they
broke ranks to pursue the Meccans, allowing Meccan cavalry to
flank and rout their army. The idea of Badr as a furqan, an
Islamic miracle, is mentioned again in the same surah.
=The angelic host is sent to assist the Muslims
Quran 3:13: “There has already been for you a Sign in the two armies
that met (in combat): One was fighting in the cause of Allah, the other
resisting Allah; these saw with their own eyes Twice their number. But
Allah doth support with His aid whom He pleaseth. In this is a warning
for such as have eyes to see.”
“God this is Quraish. It has come with all its arrogance and
boastfulness, trying to discredit Thy Apostle. God, I ask Thee to
humiliate them tomorrow. God, if this Muslim band will perish today,
Thou shall not be worshipped.”
Muhammad
“This battle laid the foundation of the Islamic State and made out of
the Muslims a force to be reckoned with by the dwellers of the Arabic
Peninsula.”
Al-Islam.org
“I have been given superiority over the other prophets in six respects: I
have been given words which are concise but comprehensive in meaning;
I have been helped by terror (in the hearts of enemies): spoils have been
made lawful to me: the earth has been made for me clean and a place of
worship; I have been sent to all mankind and the line of prophets is closed
with me.” Sahih Muslim 523 a
The Messenger of Allah said: I have been commissioned with words which
are concise but comprehensive in meaning; I have been helped by terror
(in the hearts of enemies): and while I was asleep I was brought the keys
of the treasures of the earth which were placed in my hand. And Abfi
Huraira added: The Messenger of Allah has left (for his heavenly home)
and you are now busy in getting them.”
Sahih Muslim 523 b
Lutzer p. 138-139