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Is Allah the same as Yahweh?
Brief History
Mohammad was
born in 570 AD.
At the age of 25,
he married a
wealthy widow –
Fatima.
At the age of 40,
through the
angel Gabriel,
Mohammad
begins
experiencing
visions from
Allah.
These visions were recorded and became the Qur’an. Tradition is that Mohammad was illiterate, thus what was written is a revelation directly from Allah as given verbatim to him by Gabriel
Brief History
Numerous
nomadic, Arabic
tribes populated
the Arabian
Peninsula. These
tribes were
engaged in inter-
tribal warfare
and raids –
female
infanticide,
kidnapping of
women and blood
revenge
Brief History
The culture was
one of
polytheism,
animism, and
tribal values.
Mohammad was
of the Quresh
tribe , and he
preached against
polytheism aand
against the
killing of female
infants.
Brief History
At the same
time, the
monotheistic
religions of
Judaism and
Christianity were
well-established.
Mohammad was
influenced by
both. He
preached against
the polytheism
practiced at the
ka’ba in Mecca.
Brief History
Shahada – “There is no god but Allah, and Mohammad is his prophet”
Salat – Pray five times each day
Zakat - The giving of alms/offerings
Sawm – Fasting once each year @ Rammadan
Haj – At least once in one’s lifetime, he or she should make the pilgrimmage to Mecca
Unity – emphasis on unity in all of life
Time – high respect for the past and tradition
Family – solidarityPeace – harmony,
integration; total way of life; both an internal and external characteristic
Unity – only for its pragmatic value
Time- future orientedFamily – emphasis on
the individualPeace – contentment;
an internal characteristic; a segment of life
Western Christian
Honor – all important
Status – associated with wealth, family name, age
Individualism – emphasis on the group
Secularism – totally unacceptable trend
Honor – high priority
Status – a result of accomplishment
Individualism – a high regard for independence
Secularism – largely an acceptable trend
Western Christian
Change – An undesirable phenomenon
Equality – a theoretical ideal which is not practiced
Efficiency – a matter of little or no concern
Change – highly desirable phenomenon
Equality – a theoretical ideal which is not practiced
Efficiency – an imperative
Western Christian
God – distant, merciful, capricious, vengeful, almighty
Christ – prophet, miraculous birth, performed miracles
Bible – one of the holy books; revelation from God, yet changed and corrupted
God – personal, loving, concerned, just, holy
Christ – son of God; fully man/fully God, virgin birth, did miracles
Bible – the revelation from God that is authoritative
Western Evangelical
Trinity – God, Mary and Jesus
Faith – object of faith: God and Mohammad
Sin – weak, shame, embarrassment, rebellion against God
Salvation – need both faith and works, from God, no assurance
Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Faith – object of faith: Jesus as God
Sin – sinful nature, guilt, rebellion against God and man
Salvation – grace and faith, from God in Christ, assurance
Western Evangelical
Sanctification – emphasis on obedience and ritual
Love – stress on the family
Supernatural powers – belief strongly in the spirit world; ‘jinn’ and the ‘evil eye’
Sanctification – emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit
Love – stress on the community
Supernatural powers – belief based on teachings of the Bible; little thought about spirit world
Western Evangelical
Be hospitable to them; welcome them into your presence. BE a friend!
Don’t be afraid to engage them in spiritual conversations.
Be courteous and loving; they are people made in the image of God.
Show genuine interest in listening to what they believe; allow them time to articulate their views.
Know their basic beliefs.Be willing to examine passages of the
Qur’an concerning their beliefs.
Know your own faith and the basic doctrines of Christianity.
Take the time to respond to all sincere questions.
Emphasize the centrality of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Stress that because of Jesus, the cross, and resurrection, one may have assurance of salvation.
Share the plan of salvation; point out it is a gift.Trust the Holy Spirit to provide wisdom and
grace.