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Allah: The God of Islam
Is the god of Islam
the same God we worship?
Is Allah the God of Abraham?
Deuteronomy 32:31-32
31 For their rock is not like our Rock, Even our
enemies themselves being judges. 32 For their vine is
of the vine of Sodom And of the fields of Gomorrah;
Their grapes are grapes of gall, Their clusters are
bitter.
Moses was speaking about the pagans in the land
around Israel.
Their god is not like our God.
The Terms
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There is some confusion about the terms
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ALLAH = The name for the god of Islam
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ISLAM = The religion which follows
Mohammed
MUSLIM = One who is a follower of
Mohammed
QUR'AN (Koran) = The writings of
Mohammed
Why study Islam?
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Power of oil – Saudi Arabia is spending $50
million in USA to promote Islam
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37 nations – Islam is the majority religion
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1 billion Muslims in the world (20%)
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Over 4 million in US
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Islam = 5th largest religious group in US
(Actually the 3rd largest in active members)
The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3.Fasting – during the month of Ramadan
The 5 Pillars

Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and
Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3.Fasting – in the month of Ramadan
4.Give alms to help needy
The 5 Pillars
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Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his
prophet.
2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3. Fasting – in the month of Ramadan
4. Give alms to help needy
5.Pilgrimage to Mecca in your lifetime
Allah: The God of Islam
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There is only one God
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They reject the trinity
 They reject Jesus as the Son of God
They accept Jesus as one of 28 prophets
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6 Great Prophets – Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed
Mohammed, the promised Comforter,
was born in 570
Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah is a god of:
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Judgment – against all who oppose
Islam
Justice – against all Christians and
Jews (they are “infidels” in the Qur'an)
Force – Not evangelistic, but they
conquer by force
Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah is a god of Reward –
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For faithful to the Qur'an – heaven
Heaven is a place of running water,
shade, good food, soft couches,
beautiful women – as many as a man
desires
For those who die in battle(Jihad)
“Believers make war on the infidels
who dwell around you.” Qur'an
Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah is a god of strict Morals –
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Adultery, theft, alcohol, immodest dress
 Pornography, smoking
Allah is NOT a god of Love –
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Islam is the only world religion not
based on love
How to talk to Muslims
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Qur'an recognizes Jesus as one the great prophets
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Qur'an says that we must obey the prophets
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Qur'an contradicts itself on the death of Christ
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One passage denies the death of Jesus
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Another passage admits the death of Jesus
Turn the discussion to:
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We must obey the prophet Jesus
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We must teach others – evangelize, convert
Caution
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Not all Muslims are violent radicals
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Just as there are radicals who claim to be Christians
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Millions of Muslims are gentle, kind, friendly
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They try to live upright, moral lives
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Do not assume that every Muslim is a terrorist
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ALSO: Do not assume that they will listen to the
Bible or the teachings of Jesus
Finally:
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While they do not evangelize – they conquer
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If we do not evangelize:
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We are not much different
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We will dwindle
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They will continue to grow by conquest