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Islam and the Future Prophecy Conference Ta Ethne Ministries Dr. David Herndon Pre-Islamic History of Arabian Peninsula Byzantine & Zoroastrain Empires Arabian Peninsula a refuge Hajj and Kabba Brief History of Mohammed’s Life Born in 570 at Mecca 595 married Khadijah - Interaction with Hanefites sect 621 thought to be “The Prophet” by Arabs of Medina 622 rejected as “The Prophet” by Jews 624 won battle of Bedr with Muslim converts Direction of prayer changed from Jerusalem to Mecca 626 lost a battle, blamed Jews, started a pogrom against them Five Articles of Faith God Angels Scripture Prophets Last days GOD only one god (Allah) Mohammed is his prophet ANGELS Serve Allah’s will A. Jinn – between angels and men Satan is a Jinn (Ibis from Greek diablos or Shaitan from Arabic) B. 4 Archangels Gabriel – thought to be the Holy Spirit Michael – angel of providence Angel of revelation Guardian of Jews Israfil – angel who summons resurrection Iza’il – angel of death SCRIPTURE A. B. C. D. Quran (Koran) Torah – Books of Moses Ingil – Gospel of Jesus Zabur – Psalms of David PROPHETS Adam Noah Abraham Moses Jesus Mohammed LAST DAYS Resurrection followers of Allah go to Paradise Judgment Everyone spends some time in Hell Mohammed intercedes for Muslims Muslims go to Paradise after sins are burned away 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM 1. 2. 3. 4. Shahadah – creed Salat – daily prayers Zakah – almsgiving (2.5%) Fasting during Ramadam 1. 5. Abstain from food, drink, sex from dawn to dusk Hajj – Pilgrimage to Mecca BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE VS. ISLAMIC DOCTRINE Similar Teachings About Jesus Miraculous Conception Mother is Mary Virgin Birth Sinless Life Considered a Prophet Miracle Worker Differences Christianity Born In Bethlehem Son of God Died on Cross Islam Born under Palm Tree Not Son of God Did Not Die on Cross Jesus Will Return to Earth to Rule Jesus Will Return to Earth for 40 years – marry, die, be buried next to Mohammed in Medina Jesus Will Return with Angels to be Worshiped as King of Earth Jesus Will Return to Proclaim Islam /Kill Jews, Christian & All Who Call Him God Ruling From Jerusalem over Israel and World Jews Will be Completely Wiped out Where did the Quran get its doctrines? Where did Islam get its doctrines? GNOSTIC DOCTRINE Basilides, Gnostic teacher from 2nd century Jesus & Simon of Cyrene traded places Infancy Gospel of Thomas Jesus as child created clay pigeons and brought them to life Turns child into withered tree Kills a child who accidentally bumps Him MANICEAN INFLUENCE Mani (216-270 AD) was a Persian painter, “prophet” Mani Called himself an apostle Called himself “Last Prophet” Mohammed same same Salvation by obedience to his “system” Salvation by following Mohammed Claimed continuous revelation same Is “Paraclete” of John 14:16 Angel revealed message to him Followers forbidden to drink wine same same (Gabriel) same PAGAN ARAB SOURCES The Kaba Dates from pre-Islamic times Housed 360 idols Earliest record in 60 BC Muslims claim Adam built it Abraham and Ishmael rebuilt it •Kissing the Black Stone •Meteorite worshipped by Arab tribes •Muslims claim it came from Paradise •Was white but became black from sins JEWISH SOURCES Pirke Rabbi Eleazer (150-200 AD) Story of Cain and Abel Adam & Eve did not know what to do with Abel’s corpse Taught burial by a raven Quran Only difference is raven taught Cain, not Adam HERETICAL CHRISTIAN SECT Story of Seven Sleepers ERRORS OF QURAN Ezra worshiped as son of God by Jews Doctrine of Abrogation Changing one verse for another as needed Allah has a right to change his mind Satanic Verses Satan tricked Mohammed into writing some verses Mary worshiped as God by Christians Mary misidentified DIFFERENCE IN DOCTRINE OF SIN Islam teaches there is no sin nature We choose to sin because Satan leads people astray Adam & Eve Christian believe fall of man requires a Redeemer/Savior ARABS & MUSLIMS Arabs descendants from Ishmael, Esau and sons of Keturah Arabs play role in future prophecy Arabs present at Pentecost (Acts 2:11) Many Arabs are Christians today Not all Muslims are Arabs Indonesia – largest populous of Muslim communities Malays, not Arabs Iran – Persians, not Arabs WHO WAS ISHMAEL Name means “God Hears” Name given to Hagar by God (Gen 16:11) Ishmael despised & mocked Isaac (Gen 21:9) Ishmael was an archer (Gen 21:20) Married an Egyptian (Gen 21:21) Mother Hagar was an Egyptian Ishmael was loved by Abraham (Gen 21:11) Ishmael & Isaac together buried Abraham (Gen 25:9) PROPHECY OF ISHMAEL AND HIS CHILDREN Genesis 16:10; 17:20-21; 21:13; 21:18-21 Became a great nation Had large # of descendants Wild Ass Not an insult Aristocrat of wild desert animals Untamed Desert Dwelling Nomadic Lifestyle His hands against others / their against his Speaks of unending hostility Perpetual hatred of Isaac’s descendants (Ezk 35:5-10) Fierce, warlike, pillagers Ishmael dwelt in Paran between Canaan & Sinal had 12 children Lived to be 137 How Islam Affects The Future 2nd Largest religion 1.5 billion followers worldwide 35 nations with 50%+ Muslim population 19 “Islamic” countries Followers of Islam control many oil producing countries Believe they have a mandate from Allah to change all societies “…the Islamic movement (is) an organized struggle to change the existing society into an Islamic society based on the Qur’an and the Sunna and make Islam, which is a code for entire life, supreme and dominant, especially in the socio-political spheres.” -- Islamic Foundation of Leicester Shar’iah Law Means “path to follow God’s law” Controls, rules and regulates all public and private behavior personal hygiene and diet sexual conduct elements of child rearing all religious behavior Becoming a problem in England Some parts of the USA are wrestling with it Oklahoma, Louisiana, Tennessee – enacted ban on Shar’iah laws Arizona, Florida, South Carolina and Utah considering a ban Clash of Cultures No separation of church and state Impersonal God vs. Personal God The end justifies the means Sanctity of life Morality vs. amoralism Eventually Islam, like other false religions, will be overthrown by Christ Until then, Islam will seek to destroy Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and all other religions The Future of Islam Ezekiel 35:5-10 Followers lay claim to land of Israel Short history of Palestine God’s judgment on nations hostile to Jews Joel 3:19 Ezekiel 35:10-11, 15 Psalm 83 Prophecies Israel surrounded by enemies 10 nations are specifically named Prophecy still unfulfilled Ezekiel 38 & 39 Prophecies “Gog” and “Magog” Prophecies Israel is dwelling in safety Unwalled villages Gains wealth through spoils of war Becomes a “super-power” End of Islam as a major threat Future of Arabs Remnant will be saved – Jeremiah 12:14-17 Egypt and Assyria turn to true God – Isaiah 19:16-25 Allotted an inheritance during Millennial Kingdom – Ezekiel 47:21-23 – Isaiah 14:1-2 Shows how great God’s grace is Islam and the Future Prophecy Conference Catch us on the web http://taethne.org Ta Ethne Ministries Dr. David Herndon Gog and Magog Coalition led by Russia and Iran Divine intervention leads to Israeli victory Clears way for 3rd Temple Sets up Antichrist to fill power vacuum Ezekiel 35:5-10 "Because you harbored an ancient hostility and delivered the Israelites over to the sword at the time of their calamity, the time their punishment reached its climax, therefore as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I will give you over to bloodshed and it will pursue you. Since you did not hate bloodshed, bloodshed will pursue you. I will make Mount Seir a desolate waste and cut off from it all who come and go. I will fill your mountains with the slain; those killed by the sword will fall on your hills and in your valleys and in all your ravines. I will make you desolate forever; your towns will not be inhabited. Then you will know that I am the LORD. "Because you have said, "These two nations and countries will be ours and we will take possession of them," even though I the LORD was there Ezekiel 35:10-11,15 "Because you have said, "These two nations and countries will be ours and we will take possession of them," even though I the LORD was there, therefore as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I will treat you in accordance with the anger and jealousy you showed in your hatred of them and I will make myself known among them when I judge you… Because you rejoiced when the inheritance of the house of Israel became desolate, that is how I will treat you. You will be desolate, O Mount Seir, you and all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the LORD" Joel 3:19 But Egypt will be desolate, Edom a desert waste, because of violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood DAILY PRAYERS Fajr – dawn Dhuhr – noon Asr – afternoon Maghrib – sunset Isha’a - evening 4 PRINCIPLES OF ZAKAH 1. 2. 3. Giver must declare to Allah his intention to give Zakah Must be paid on day it is due Must be paid in kind 1. 2. 4. Wealthy – 2.5% income Poor – in good deeds or behavior Alms must be distributed in community from which it was taken