Introducing... You!

"Islam is the only true religion, and I am radically committed to my faith. At the core of Islam are seven fundamental beliefs that me and every Muslim must accept as a part of our religion. The seven are:

• Belief in God (who, in Arabic, is named 'Allah').
• Belief in the angels (both good and evil).
• Belief in the revealed Books of God.
• Belief in God's many prophets (including Adam, Abraham, Moses, David, and other Christians and Jews are familiar with).
• Accepting that there will be a Last Day/Final Judgment.
• Belief in the divine measurement of human affairs.
• Belief in life after death.

These beliefs affect every part of my life including how I spend my time, what I eat, and the types of friends I choose."


What do you think about God? Is He real or not?

What you say: "I do not believe in the God of the universe revealed in the Bible as Yahweh, rather my 'god' is called 'Allah'.

What the Bible says: God identified Himself as "I Am" (Exodus 20:2) - meaning He is the self-existent (never had a beginning or end) eternal Creator of the universe. He is not the same as Allah, because Allah doesn't exist.God identified Himself as "I Am" (Exodus 20:2) - meaning He is the self-existent (never had a beginning or end) eternal Creator of the universe. He is not the same as Allah, because Allah doesn't exist.


What do you think about the Trinity? Is it real?

What you say: "I wholeheartedly reject the Biblical teachings about the Trinity. There is only one true God and his name is Allah."

What the Bible says: There is one God and yet three Persons (Isaiah 45:5; Deuteronomy 6:4; James 2:19).


What do you think about Jesus? Was He real?

What you say: "Jesus was one of Allah's prophets. I rejects the notion that Jesus is God. Even on a human level I believe that Mohammed was a greater man and prophet than Jesus."

What the Bible says: Jesus is fully God and fully man, and not a prophet of Allah. He is the God of the universe (John 1:1, 14, 18; 8:58 ; 10:30 . Compare Titus 2:13 and Isaiah 45:21), and He is equal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.Jesus is fully God and fully man, and not a prophet of Allah. He is the God of the universe (John 1:1, 14, 18; 8:58 ; 10:30 . Compare Titus 2:13 and Isaiah 45:21), and He is equal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.


What about the Bible, is it true?

What you say: "I recognize only the Koran as truly and completely divine in origin. Only part of the Bible is God's word, but even that part is badly corrupted and inaccurate."

What the Bible says: The Bible alone is the word of God. It is without error. It cannot and should not be added to or subtracted from (2 Timothy 3:16-4:4; Revelation 22:18-20). The Koran is not sacred because it was not sent from God.


What about the Afterlife?

What you say: "There is life after death, where faithful Muslims are rewarded according to their faithfulness, and unbelievers (called infidels) suffer for eternity."

What the Bible says: Those who trust in Christ alone as their only hope of salvation spend eternity in heaven; those who reject Christ spend an eternity in hell (John 5:24-30; Revelation 20:11-15).


What about salvation?

What you say: "Salvation is only achieved through absolute obedience to Allah, the Koran, and the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam are:

1. Affirmation (Shahada) - Consistent recitation of and belief in the creed that "there is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is his messenger."
2. Prayer (As-Salah) - Praying toward Mecca (their holy city) five times a day.
3. Almsgiving (Zakah): Giving 2.5% of their income to the poor.
4. The fast (Siyam) - Fasting from dawn till dusk every day during Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar).
5. The Pilgrimage (Al-Hajji) - Traveling to Mecca at least once in their lifetime."

What the Bible says: Salvation is by faith in Christ on the basis of His death on the cross. Good works or self-denial have nothing to do with being saved (John 3:16-17, 36; 6:29, 47; Romans 4:1-5; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). Obedience to Allah has nothing to do with your destiny in the afterlife.


God answers prayer...

God is a God of love and forgives us unconditionally, but only if you ask for it. It is possible to have and maintain a personal relationship with the God of the universe! In my life, I have sinned and everytime I've suffered its consequences. But when I asked for forgiveness or wanted to make things right with God, I've been blessed! That just shows how God can and does care about you!


Remember, God loves you no matter what! That's why Jesus died on the cross for you! God's gives you chance after chance but no matter how much you screw up, He's still waiting for you!

Are you a good person?