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Know Your Cults!

Know Your Cults!. World Religions. Islam. History. Muhammad (A.D. 570-632) Ramadan the 26 th in 610 A.D. – The recitation of the Qur’an begins July 16, 622 – Hegira (Hijra) – from Mecca to Medina By 630, Muhammad takes Mecca Extreme growth in its first 2 centuries of existence

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Know Your Cults!

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  1. Know Your Cults! World Religions Islam

  2. History • Muhammad (A.D. 570-632) • Ramadan the 26th in 610 A.D. – The recitation of the Qur’an begins • July 16, 622 – Hegira (Hijra) – from Mecca to Medina • By 630, Muhammad takes Mecca • Extreme growth in its first 2 centuries of existence • Today, an estimated 1 billion worldwide – 69% live in South & Southeast Asia; 27% in Africa; 4% other – Perhaps as many as 8 million in the US.

  3. Why a World Religion? • Jesus is a prophet but not the Son of God. • Jesus wasn’t even really crucified! • The Qur’an supersedes and corrects errors in the Bible. • Salvation: submitting to the will of Allah and hoping he shows you mercy. If your good outweighs your bad, you may be granted “paradise.” • No trinity!

  4. Some Islam Beliefs… • The Five Pillars: • Confession of Faith (Shahada) • Prayer (Salat) • Almsgiving (Zakat) • The Fast (Sawm) • Pilgrimage (Hajj) • No sin, but beware of “shirk.” • Marriage upheld, but women not equal. • Dietary codes! • The infamous “jihad.” • People of the book and infidels!

  5. Oops! • Christians in Islamic countries not enjoying the freedom Muslims do here. • Is Islam a peace-loving religion? • Sects within Islam • Sensual paradise??? • Growth by the sword!

  6. Our Response • Be courteous and loving, willing to show interest in their beliefs. • Be acquainted with their basic beliefs. • Be willing to be a friend and to share the gospel to a Muslim.

  7. The Final Word • Genesis 16:6-12 • Matthew 5:3-12 • Matthew 5:13-16 www.carm.org

  8. Know Your Cults! World Religions Islam

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