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If that's not a good enough reason then I'm sorry. That's the primary reason I looked for religion other than Christianity. As I posted in another thread, I was given a school project on Islam and became interested. Then an Anglican Minister encouraged me to find God, which he and I discussed and he told me that there was nothing wrong with non-Christian religions. Then I was inspired by people like Malcolm X.Now, I think that it is wrong to compare Mohammed (PBUH) and Jesus (PBUH). They were sent in 2 different times, to 2 different people. Jesus (PBUH) was sent to help bring the Jews of that time to their former greatness, for they were great rebels. Mohammed (PBUH) was sent to Nomadic Arabs, and therefore they wouldn't understand some random preaching. Therefore, Mohammed (PBUH) had to use techniques of war in order to unite the Arab people, which worked because for many years they were far above European Nations of the time.
1. John (3:17) says that you "MIGHT be saved."There is no guarantee of salvation. In Islam there is.2. The Bible has been interpreted, hence revised, over and over as time went on. In fact, there are many versions of the Bible. In the Qu'ran not 1 word has been changed, and there isn't more than 1 version.THERE ARE ALSO REFERENCES TO ISLAM/MUHAMMED IN THE BIBLE.3. In Deuteronomy 33:2, we see Moses peace be upon him predicting that GOD Almighty will execute His Holy Judgement in the city of Paran by 10,000 of Believers: "And he said, The LORD came from Si'-nai, and rose up from Se'-ir unto them; he shined forth from mount Pa'-ran [Mecca in Arabic], and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. (From the King James Version Bible, Deuteronomy 33:2)" We also read about the same prophecy by Prophet Enoch peace be upon him: "And Enoch [Idris in Arabic] also, the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard [speeches] which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. (Jude 1:14-15)"Now, according to the Islamic history, the city of Mecca (Paran) was liberated by Prophet Muhammad's 10,000-men army.4. Prophet Isaiah peace be upon him prophesied that two leaders whom he called "Chariot" would come -- one riding a donkey, and another riding a camel: "And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: (From the King James Version Bible, Isaiah 21:7)" Jesus came on the ass(donkey)Muhammed came on the camel5. CHAPTER 220 of the "Gospel of Barnabus (Joseph)"Jesus answered: 'Believe me, Barnabas, that every sin, however small it be, God punishes with great punishment, seeing that God is offended at sin. Wherefore, since my mother and my faithful disciples that were with me loved me a little with earthly love, the righteous God has willed to punish this love with the present grief, in order that it may not be punished in the flames of hell. And though I have been innocent in the world, since men have called me "God," and "Son of God," God, in order that I be not mocked of the demons on the day of judgment, has willed that I be mocked of men in this world by the death of Judas;, making all men to believe that I died upon the cross. And this mocking shall continue until the advent of Muhammad;, the Messenger ;of God, who, when he shall come, shall reveal this deception to those who believe in God's Law. Having thus spoken, Jesus said: 'You are just, O Lord our God, because to you only belongs honour and glory without end.'
I haven't been on this section of the forum too often so forgive me if this has been brought up one too many times already. But I have a questionm to ask to all those that abandoned Christianity for Islam (or Judaism):What was so wrong with with what Jesus said and stood for that you would choose to denounce him?It's very evident that nothing in the Quran advances the morals of the Gospel. (not to say that Jesus was the first to think the way he did, his purpose was to teach it to the masses)
Now you mention the techniques of war used by Muhamed. This is what kept me from even considering Islam as a choice of religion for me. How can you preach peace and condone war. If he was the most favoured prophet of God why couldn't he use the almighty's assistance to make his points through miracles like the other major ones did, Moses, Jesus. To me Muhamed wasn't too different than Caesar. He saw injustice and wanted to correct it, and used a connection with God to create an illusion of superiorty. He was a significant revolutionary, but I fail to see the perfection in him.
Quote from: Lincoln - La Illaha Illalah Muhammadar Rassulullah on April 17, 2004, 08:52:38 PMIf that's not a good enough reason then I'm sorry. That's the primary reason I looked for religion other than Christianity. As I posted in another thread, I was given a school project on Islam and became interested. Then an Anglican Minister encouraged me to find God, which he and I discussed and he told me that there was nothing wrong with non-Christian religions. Then I was inspired by people like Malcolm X.Now, I think that it is wrong to compare Mohammed (PBUH) and Jesus (PBUH). They were sent in 2 different times, to 2 different people. Jesus (PBUH) was sent to help bring the Jews of that time to their former greatness, for they were great rebels. Mohammed (PBUH) was sent to Nomadic Arabs, and therefore they wouldn't understand some random preaching. Therefore, Mohammed (PBUH) had to use techniques of war in order to unite the Arab people, which worked because for many years they were far above European Nations of the time.You didn't really answer "why". Okay you became interseted in Islam but what's wrong with Jesus?For the record it is very apparent that Jesus did not come just for the Jews. He even told them that when he cured the centurians slave. Now you mention the techniques of war used by Muhamed. This is what kept me from even considering Islam as a choice of religion for me. How can you preach peace and condone war. If he was the most favoured prophet of God why couldn't he use the almighty's assistance to make his points through miracles like the other major ones did, Moses, Jesus. To me Muhamed wasn't too different than Caesar. He saw injustice and wanted to correct it, and used a connection with God to create an illusion of superiorty. He was a significant revolutionary, but I fail to see the perfection in him.
You didn't really answer "why". Okay you became interseted in Islam but what's wrong with Jesus?For the record it is very apparent that Jesus did not come just for the Jews. He even told them that when he cured the centurians slave. Now you mention the techniques of war used by Muhamed. This is what kept me from even considering Islam as a choice of religion for me. How can you preach peace and condone war. If he was the most favoured prophet of God why couldn't he use the almighty's assistance to make his points through miracles like the other major ones did, Moses, Jesus. To me Muhamed wasn't too different than Caesar. He saw injustice and wanted to correct it, and used a connection with God to create an illusion of superiorty. He was a significant revolutionary, but I fail to see the perfection in him.