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Is the god of Islam the same God we worship? Is Allah the God of Abraham?. Allah: The God of Islam. Deuteronomy 32:31-32.
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Is the god of Islamthe same God we worship? Is Allah the God of Abraham? Allah: The God of Islam
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 • There is some confusion about the terms • ALLAH = The name for the god of Islam • ISLAM = The religion which follows Mohammed • MUSLIM = One who is a follower of Mohammed • QUR'AN (Koran) = The writings of Mohammed
Why study Islam? • Power of oil – Saudi Arabia is spending $50 million in USA to promote Islam • 37 nations – Islam is the majority religion • 1 billion Muslims in the world (20%) • Over 4 million in US • Islam = 5th largest religious group in US(Actually the 3rd largest in active members)
The 5 Pillars • Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) • The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet.
The 5 Pillars • Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) • The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. • Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
The 5 Pillars • Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) • The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. • Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca • Fasting – during the month of Ramadan
The 5 Pillars • Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) • The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. • Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca • Fasting – in the month of Ramadan • Give alms to help needy
The 5 Pillars • Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) • The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. • Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca • Fasting – in the month of Ramadan • Give alms to help needy • Pilgrimage to Mecca in your lifetime
Allah: The God of Islam • There is only one God • They reject the trinity • They reject Jesus as the Son of God • They accept Jesus as one of 28 prophets • 6 Great Prophets – Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed • Mohammed, the promised Comforter, was born in 570
Allah: The God of Islam • Allah is a god of: • 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 • Allah is a god of Reward – • 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 • Allah is a god of strict Morals – • Adultery, theft, alcohol, immodest dress • Pornography, smoking • Allah is NOT a god of Love – • Islam is the only world religion not based on love
How to talk to Muslims • Qur'an recognizes Jesus as one the great prophets • Qur'an says that we must obey the prophets • Qur'an contradicts itself on the death of Christ • One passage denies the death of Jesus • Another passage admits the death of Jesus • Turn the discussion to: • We must obey the prophet Jesus • We must teach others – evangelize, convert
Caution • Not all Muslims are violent radicals • Just as there are radicals who claim to be Christians • Millions of Muslims are gentle, kind, friendly • They try to live upright, moral lives • Do not assume that every Muslim is a terrorist • ALSO: Do not assume that they will listen to the Bible or the teachings of Jesus
Finally: • While they do not evangelize – they conquer • If we do not evangelize: • We are not much different • We will dwindle • They will continue to grow by conquest