Al-Qur'an 3:64
Al-Qur'an 20:25-28 Greet you in the same manner as Jesus (pbuh) greeted in Hebrew Luke 24:36 ‘Sholam alay kum’ or Islamic greeting in Arabic Assalaamu alai kum both meaning ‘Peace be on you’. INTRODUCTION Similarities / Similar Teachings in the Qur’an and the Bible which Muslims follow but Christians don't
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I | ISLAM | | 1. | DEFINITION | | | A. | Meaning of Islam |
| | | (i) | Islam is derived from the word salaam meaning peace. |
| | | (ii) | Submission to the Will of Allah (swt) i.e. God Almighty. |
| | B. | Meaning of ‘Muslim’ – One who submits his will to Allah. |
| | C. | Islam is not a new religion found by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). |
| 2. | MESSENGERS IN ISLAM |
| | A. | (i) | To every nation was sent a Guide or a Messenger Al-Qur'an 35:24 Al-Qur'an 13:7
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| | | (ii) | 25 Prophets mentioned by name in the Qur'an |
| | | (iii) | Islam is the only non-Christian faith that believes in Jesus (pbuh) |
| | | (iv) | Stories only of some prophets mentioned in Qur'an Al-Qur'an 4:164 Al-Qur'an 40:78
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| | | (v) | More than 1,24,000 Messengers according to Hadith |
| | B. | (i) | Previous Messengers were only sent for their people and nation and their complete message was meant only for a particular time period. |
| | | (ii) | Moses (pbuh) was only sent for the Jews. |
| | | (iii) | Jesus (pbuh) sent only for the Jews i.e. lost sheep of Israel. Al-Qur'an 3:49 Mathew 10:5-6 Mathew 15:24
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| | | (iv) | Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the Last and Final Messenger for the Whole of Mankind. Al-Qur'an 33:40 Al-Qur'an 21:107 Al-Qur'an 34:28 Sahih Bukhari Vol.1 Book of Salaah Chapter 56 Hadith No. 429
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| | | (v) | Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) prophesised in the Bible. Al-Qur'an 7:157 Al-Qur'an 61:6 Deuteronomy 18:18 Isaiah 29:12 Song of Solomon 5:16 John 16:7 John 16:12-14
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| 3. | REVELATIONS OF GOD |
| | A. | Several Revelations sent by Allah – Al-Qur'an 13:38. By name only four are mentioned in the Qur’an.
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| | B. | (i) | The Qur’an is the Last and Final Revelation. |
| | | (ii) | All previous Revelations before Qur'an were only sent for a particular group of people and for a particular time period |
| | | (iii) | The Qur’an was Revealed for the Whole of Mankind Al-Qur'an 14:1 Al-Qur'an 14:52 Al-Qur'an 2:185 Al-Qur'an 39:41
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II | PILLARS OF ISLAM: |
| 1. | Tauheed: Monotheism |
| | A. | La ilaha ilallahu, Muhammad-ur-Rasoolullah Sahih Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith No. 7
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| | B. | Believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers. Al-Qur'an 2:177
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| | C. | Come to common terms — Worship of one God Al-Qur'an 3:64
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| | D. | Concept of God Al-Qur'an 112:1-4 Deuteronomy 6:4 Mark 12:29
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| | E. | Shirk – Biggest Sin Al-Qur'an 4:48 Al-Qur'an 4:116 Exodus 20:2-5 Deuteronomy 5:7-9
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| | F. | Jesus (pbuh) not God. He never claimed Divinity Al-Qur'an 5:72 John 14:28 John 10:29 Mathew 12:28 Luke 11:20 John 5:30 Acts 2:21
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| | G. | 99 Attributes of Almighty God Al-Qur'an 17:110
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| | H. | Prefer using name ‘Allah’ rather than the word ‘God’ as the word ‘God’ can be played around with. Allah in the Bible – Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani Mark 15:34 Mathew 27:46
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| 2. | Salaah |
| | A. | Not merely Prayers but Programming Al-Qur'an 5:90 Al-Qur'an 2:188
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| | B. | Prayers restrain you from shameful and unjust deeds
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| | C. | Salaah timings – for healthy soul five times a day . Al-Qur'an 17:78 Al-Qur'an 20:130
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| | D. | Take off shoes before entering mosque. |
| | | (i) | Commandment of Allah to Moses Al-Qur'an 20:11-12 Exodus 3:5 Acts 7:33
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| | | (ii) | Can Pray with Shoes. Sunan Abu Dawood – Vol. 1, Book of Salaah, Chapter 240, Hadith No. 652-653.
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| | | (iii) | Hygienic |
| | E. | Ablution |
| | | (i) | Al-Qur'an 5:6 Exodus 40:31-32 Acts 21:26
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| | | (ii) | Hygienic |
| | | (iii) | Mental Preparation |
| | F. | Stand shoulder to shoulder, while praying – Sahih Bukhari – Vol. 1, Book of Adhan Chapter 75 Hadith no. 692 Abu Dawood – Vol. 1, Book of Salaah Chapter 245 Hadith No. 666.
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| | G. | Sujud – Prostration |
| | | (i) | To humble your mind, humble your body |
| | | (ii) | Sujud mentioned 92 times in the Qur’an Al-Qur'an 3:43 Al-Qur'an 22:77
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| | | (iii) | Prostration in the Bible Genesis 17:3; Numbers 20:6 Joshua 5:14; Mathew 26:39
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| 3. | Zakaah |
| | A. | Meaning: Purification and Growth |
| | B. | Description: 2.5% of saving every lunar year in charity Al-Qur'an 9:60
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| | C. | If every human being gives Zakaah, not a single person will die of hunger. |
| | D. | "Wealth does not circulate only amongst the wealthy and the rich" Al-Qur'an 59:7
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| | E. | I Peter 4:8 |
| 4. | SAUM - FASTING |
| | A. | Description – one lunar month i.e. during the month of Ramadaan every lunar year, Muslims fast, i.e. abstain from food and drinks from sunrise till sunset. |
| | B. | Benefits: learn self restraint. If you can control your hunger you can control almost all your desires. It enhances spiritual awareness. Al-Qur'an 2:183
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| | C. | Medical Benefits: |
| | | (a) | Increases absorption capacity of intestines |
| | | (b) | Lowers cholestrol. |
| | D. | Discourages smoking, alcoholism and other addictions. |
| | E. | Bible prescribes Fasting Mathew 17:21 Mark 9:29
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| 5. | HAJJ |
| | A. | Description – Pilgrimage atleast once in life time if you can afford it |
| | B. | Universal Brotherhood – 2.5 million people from all over the world gather, wear two pieces of unsewn cloth, preferably white. Cannot differentiate between rich and poor. Al-Qur'an 49:13
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| | C. | Significance of Kaaba – Muslims don’t worship it Psalms 84:4-7
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III | ISLAM IS A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFE These five pillars do not constitute complete Islam. Only if the pillars are strong, will the structure be strong. |
| 1. | HUMANS CREATED TO WORSHIP ALLAH |
| | A. | Jinn and Man created for worship of Allah Al-Qur'an 51:56
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| | B. | Meaning of Ibadaah – root word Abd meaning ‘slave’. |
| 2. | OBEYING COMMANDMENTS OF ALLAH IS SUBMITTING YOUR WILL TO ALLAH |
| | A. | Abstaining from alcohol Al-Qur'an 5:90 Proverbs 20:1 Ephesians 5:18
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| | B. | Abstaining from prohibited food Al-Qur'an 5:5 Al-Qur'an 2:173, 5:3, 6:145, 16:115
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| | | (i) | Dead meat Leviticus 17:15 Deuteronomy 14:21
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| | | (ii) | Blood Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:14, Deuteronomy 12:16, I Samuel 14:33, Acts 15:29
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| | | (iii) | Pork is prohibited Leviticus 11:7-8 Deuteronomy 14:8 Isaiah 65:2-5
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| | | (vi) | Food on which names beside Allah have been invoked Acts 15:29; Revelation 2:14
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| | C. | (i) | Being Honest in your Business |
| | | (ii) | Helping Neighbours Al-Qur'an 107:1-7 |
| | | (iii) | Abstaining from Backbiting Al-Qur'an 104:1-3 Al-Qur'an 49:11-12
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| | | (iv) | Obeying and Respecting Parents Al-Qur'an 17:23, 24
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| | | (v) | Celibacy or Monasticism is prohibited in Islam Sahih Bukhari: Vol. 7 Book of Nikah, Chapter No. 3, Hadith No. 4
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| | | (vi) | Loving, being Kind and Just to your Wife Al-Qur'an 4:19
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| | | (vii) | Abstaining from Adultery Al-Qur'an 17:32
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| | D. | Dressing Modestly |
| | | (i) | Al-Qur'an 24:30 Mathew 5:27-28
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| | | (ii) | Al-Qur'an 24:31 |
| | | (iii) | Six Criteria for Hijab in Islam Deuteronomy 22:5 I Timothy 2:9 e.g. of Mary I Corinthians 11:5-6
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| | E. | Circumcision Acts 7:8 John 7:22 Luke 2:21 |
| | F. | In short, every Muslim should follow all the Commandments of Allah (swt) and His Messenger Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and abstain from the things they have prohibited. |
| | | CONCLUSION |
| | | (a) | If Christian is a person who follows the teachings of Christ (pbuh) and not one who worships Christ (pbuh). (We are more Christian than the Christians themselves). |
| | | (b) | Muslim is a person who submits his will to Allah. Jesus (pbuh) said, "not my will but thy will be done." i.e. Muslim. John 5:30 |
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| | | | Reference: http://www.irf.net/irf/comparativereligion/index.htm |
| | | | Note: pbuh = peace be upon him |