Islam means "submission". It holds that the true name of God is Allah and that Mohammed is his prophet. True followers of islam seek to follow the sayings of Mohammed as recorded in the Qu'ran. Most muslims also recognise the "Hadeeth" as an authoritative book governing muslim life, but some muslims are against the Hadeeth and deny its authority in matters of life and faith.
There are around 1 billion people who would call themselves muslim, though the percentage of those who seek to follow the Qu'ran literally would be much smaller.
Islam believes in one God. It holds that Jesus Christ was one of a long line of prophets of which Mohammed is the greatest. Muslims do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God, nor that he died to pay for their sins.
Muslims believe that they must say that "there is one God, Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet", that they must pray 5 times a day towards Mecca, that they must make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime, that they should give 3% of their income to the poor, and that they should not eat while the sun is up during the month of Ramadan. There are many rules and regulations in Islam concerning many aspects of life.
The Qu'ran is full of warnings about eternal hellfire. The muslim has no assurance that he is good enough to enter paradise and avoid hell. Many muslims are inwardly tormented by their failures to keep the rules, and are unsure of their acceptance with Allah. The only sure promise of salvation to the muslim held out in the Qu'ran is for those who die as martyrs in the cause of islam, as long as they do it courageously. This could help explain why so many young men are willing to blow themselves up while attacking the perceived enemies of muslim people. It is a very logical thing to do if you believe the Qu'ran and are serious about attaining salvation.
KAMRAN was a devoted muslim but never met God as a muslim though he wanted to so much. But one day he saw Jesus, and Jesus convinced him of things he could never have accepted if someone else had told him.
Here is a wonderful tract written by a Pakistani Christian who has spent over 42 years studying islam, researching, teaching and lecturing around the world. read more »
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SEATTLE, Wash. - Many former Muslims are now involved in efforts to convert believers in Islam to Christianity.
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The Bible says that Jesus died for our Sins….
Isaiah 53:5 But He (Christ) was pierced for our
transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the
punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by
his wounds we are healed.,…
The Bible tells us Christ was put to death for our mistakes
and for our sins. By this sacrifice of pure and sinless blood
we are made righteous with a Holy and Perfect God.
Matthew 27:35 And when they had crucified Him, they divided
up His garments among themselves, casting lots;…….
Again the Bible confirms that Jesus was put to Death. read more »
For muslims, the Qu'ran is the Word of God. It is considered to be a miracle
of inspiration such as only God could produce. For muslims, the Qu'ran
is so holy that it cannot be truly translated. Only the original in arabic
is considered to be truly the Qu'ran. When an arabic scholar does his very
best to "translate" the Qu'ran, what he actually produces, in the minds
of muslim scholars, is an "interpretation". read more »
I really don't suppose that this will convince any muslim that the Quran is flawed, but one never knows. I believe that man's intellect is fallen, and has the capacity for infinite rationalisation and self-deception. Religion blinds the best of us. It can stare you in the face but if you believe something enough, the facts won't make a dent in it.
There are a number of apparent contradictions in the Quran. Whether they can be resolved is a matter for clever philosophers, the kind who can use a globe to prove that the earth is flat. read more »
In reading the best English interpretations of the Qu'ran I see many
surahs honoring the Tawrat and the Injil, which Christians refer to as
the Old Testament and the New Testament. For example: read more »
"He hath revealed unto thee (Muhammed) the Scripture with truth, confirming
that which was (revealed) before it, even as He revealed the Torah and
the Gospel aforetime, for a guidance to mankind; and hath revealed the
Criterion (of right and wrong). Lo! those who disbelieve the revelations
of Allah, theirs will be heavy doom.
You say "Many muslims are inwardly tormented by their failures to keep the rules, and are unsure of their acceptance with Allah."
I totally agree, i read into Islam and actually confessed that i was a Muslim when i took a shower(kind of like a self-baptism), but i kept feeling fearful, especially when i couldn't totally stop eating pork(hot dogs,ribs, my family eats alot of pork i guess), so i tried to by turkey hot dogs, and turkey ribs,.... But then if i ever did eat pork i would feel so guilty, also, praying was uncomfortable, i didn't feel right praying to Allah and how i prayed my family would have known. It made me terrified to eat or do anything because most things are against what Allah wants and would make me feel afraid.also i was afraid if i ever gambled(poker, forbidden by Muslims) i would go to hell, and on and on and on, there's so many rules.
But other that that, i just didn't feel like it was the truth and i didn't feel protected and security.
To make a short story short, i found Jesus again and am now a follower of Christ. I love you Jesus.
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I agree that being a muslim makes you feel tormented with Fear
You say "Many muslims are inwardly tormented by their failures to keep the rules, and are unsure of their acceptance with Allah."
I totally agree, i read into Islam and actually confessed that i was a Muslim when i took a shower(kind of like a self-baptism), but i kept feeling fearful, especially when i couldn't totally stop eating pork(hot dogs,ribs, my family eats alot of pork i guess), so i tried to by turkey hot dogs, and turkey ribs,.... But then if i ever did eat pork i would feel so guilty, also, praying was uncomfortable, i didn't feel right praying to Allah and how i prayed my family would have known. It made me terrified to eat or do anything because most things are against what Allah wants and would make me feel afraid.also i was afraid if i ever gambled(poker, forbidden by Muslims) i would go to hell, and on and on and on, there's so many rules.
But other that that, i just didn't feel like it was the truth and i didn't feel protected and security.
To make a short story short, i found Jesus again and am now a follower of Christ. I love you Jesus.