Who is the God of Islam ?

The star and the crescent - the symbol of Islam or the Muslim community.

Islam

1.Is·lam

noun: Islamthe religion of the Muslims,

a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.

1.Mus·lim

noun: Muslim; plural noun: Muslims;

1. a follower of the religion of Islam

Same “God” as the Christiansyou say?

Well, that’s what we are going totake a closer look at…

1.Quran (Koran)

Religious Text

The Quran is the central religious text of Islam,which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God

The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic

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No sex during daylight hours (must be a huge sacrifice)

Muslims pray (relate) to God directly

Jews pray (relate) to God directly

Christians can only have a relationship with God

through the Son – Jesus Christ

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered Joel 2:32

For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; “The God of the whole earth” shall he be called. Isaiah 54:5

There are 100+ verses that list the different names of the Lord

And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by [the name of] God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. Exodus 6:3

Which means: The God of the whole earth is known to people by different names

“Allah” is the one creatorof the universe

Jehovah God is the one creator

of the universe

The triune God is the one creator

of the universe

There are 28 Biblical passages which explicitly teach there is

only One God

“Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared [it]? ye [are] even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? Yea, there is no God; I know not [any]”Isaiah 44:8

1. Deuteronomy 4:35,39 — Unto thee it was shown, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him. (39) Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

2. Deuteronomy 6:4 — Hear, O Israel: The LORD thy God is one LORD. [Note in Mark 12:28-34 how Jesus and a Jewish scribe he encountered understood this text.]

3. Deuteronomy32:39 — See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.

4. 2 Samuel 7:22 — Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God; for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

5. 1 Kings 8:60 — That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is God, and that there is none else.

6. 2 KINGS 5:15 — And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel; now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.

7. 2 Kings 19:15 — And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.8. 1 Chronicles 17:20 — O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

9. Nehemiah 9:6 — Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou has made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

10. Psalm 18:31 — For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?

11. Psalm 86:10 — For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

12. Isaiah 37:16,20 — O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou has made heaven and earth. (20) Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.

13. Isaiah43:10,11 — Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he:before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no savior.

14. Isaiah44:6,8 — Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.Fear ye not, neither be afraid; have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.

15. Isaiah 45:21 — Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time: who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Savior; there is none beside me.

16. Isaiah 46:9 — For I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.

17. Hosea 13:4 — Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me; for there is no savior beside me.

18. Joel 2:27 — And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

19. Zechariah 14:9 — And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.

20. Mark 12:29-34 —And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

21. John 17:3 — And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

22. Romans 3:30 — Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

23. 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 — As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

24. Galatians 3:20 — Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.

25. Ephesians 4:6 — One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.26. 1 Timothy 1:17 — Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.27. 1 Timothy 2:5 — For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

28. James 2:19 — Thou believes that there is one God; thou does well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

No Son?

Allah – God – Only God “the Father”(do not believe God had a son)

Jehovah God – believe God has a sonthat will “one day” become the king

But reject Jesus as this man / son

God – Father, Son and Spirit -“three in one”

Jesus is the Son of God

The English word "trinity" is derived from Latin trinitas, meaning "the number three, a triad".

The first recorded use of this Greek word in Christian theology (although not about the Divine Trinity) was by Theophilus of Antioch in about 170 AD.

The first Church Council of Nicaea (325 AD) said little about the Holy Spirit.The doctrine of the divinity and personality of the Holy Spirit was developed by Athanasius in the last decades of his life.He defended and refined the Nicene formula.By the end of the 4th century, under the leadership of Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory of Nazianzus(the Cappadocian Fathers), the doctrine had reached substantially its current form.

Some historical facts: The establishing of the “Trinity” theology

Quotes from the Quran:

( Just like the Bible should be the basis for Christian theology, the Quran is the

faith of the Muslim religion)

“The teachings of Muhammad (Allah) is rooted in love and peace

and a hearth to serve the God of Abraham”

Don’t forget Allah's words in the Quran:

"It may be that Allah will grant love between you and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies. For Allah has power (over all things); And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealingkindly and justly with them: for Allah loves those who are just." - Quran 60:7-8

Unfortunately many so-called Christians use the name pf our Lord as a swear word.What will also surprise the Christians is the fact that the Muslim does not speak the holy name of Jesus, in his own language, without saying Eesa, alaihi assalam. ("Jesus, peace be upon him)

One persons answer:As Muslims we have no choice. We had said in many words:

” WE BELIEVE IN ONE CREATOR, WE BELIEVE IN ALL HIS PROPHETS, WE BELIEVE, THAT JESUS (peace be upon him) WAS ONE OF THE MIGHTIEST PROPHETS OF GOD, THAT HE WAS THE MESSIAH AS WELL AS THE WORD OF GOD, THAT HE WAS BORN MIRACULOUSLY- WITHOUT ANY MALE INTERVENTION (which many modern-day Christians do not believe today),THAT HE GAVE LIFE TO THE DEAD BY GOD’S PERMISSION, AND THAT HE HEALED THOSE BORN BLIND AND THE LEPERS BY GOD’S PERMISSION.”

Yahoo Q and A:

Do Muslims love Jesus?

All religions have their extremists

that are pure evil and operate outside the

teaching of their official faith / religion.

The Crusades were military campaigns sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages. In 1095 Pope Urban II proclaimed the First Crusade with the stated goal of restoring Christian access to holy places in and

near Jerusalem. This went on for 200 years.

It became a bloodbath where thousandsupon thousands of Muslims were killed.

Christianity have had their share of evil representatives:

Christian Jihad: The Crusades and killing in the Name of Christ

Christianity have had their share of evil representatives:

The catholic church burning dissidents at the stake

Estimated number: 100.000 to as many as 500.00

Christianity have had their share of evil representatives:

Hitler / the Nazi's killing Jews

Estimated number killed: 6 million+

This warped Aryan brand of Christianity pertained to a dominant race and national culture. The Nazi's combined a distorted and exclusive (Aryan only)kind of Christianity with old European pagan occultism. Of course this played into the extreme anti-Semitism.

Some so-called Christianscan sometimes actlike morons…They stare up evil and hateIn people around the world

“Jihad by the sword” – “Holy war” - unfortunately take place by “small”, but dangerous Muslim extremist groups.

Al-Qaeda Flag

OsamaBin Laden,Terrorist

These people are not representing “true Islam”

More moderate Muslims should speak up

against extremism.

But theyrisk being killed if they do.

(Just like Germans speaking up against

the Nazi's were killed)

Islam Explained

By Dr. Amir M. Ali, Ph.D.

Does Islam Say: "Kill The Infidels"?

This is absolutely not true and it is quite easy to prove.

We know the Quran orders believers to fight in combat against those who are the oppressors, aggressors and terrorists and those who are assaulting and killing the innocent men, women and children. But it gives out clear orders - NOT to fight against those who are not fighting against you – groups or individuals.

There is not such a meaning in the Quran, ordering or even permitting the Muslims to ever attack innocent people whether they are Christians, Jews, or any other faith for that matter.

Combat is only ordered against those who are attacking or killing the innocent Muslims or fighting against the established Muslim state.

Scholars of Quran tell us the verses dealing with this topic are specific and not intended to imply a general meaning for just anyone to decide to go around combating non-Muslims

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DEFENDING ISLAM AND THE COMMUNITY:

Allah declares in the Quran:"To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to defend themselves), because they are wronged - and verily, Allah is Most Powerful to give them victory - (they are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right - (for no cause) except that they say, 'Our Lord is Allah'..." [Noble Quran 22:39-40]

The Quran permits fighting to defend the religion of Islam and the Muslims. This permission includes fighting in self-defence and for the protection of family and property.

The early Muslims fought many battles against their enemies under the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his representatives. For example, when the pagans of Quraysh brought armies against Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Muslims fought to defend their faith and community [3]. The Quran adds:

"Fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight against you, but do not transgress limits. Lo! Allah loves not aggressors. ...And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah. But if they desist, then let there be no hostility except against transgressors." [Noble Quran 2:190, 193]

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DEFENDING THROUGH PREEMPTIVE STRIKES:

Indeed, it is difficult to mobilize people to fight when they see no invaders in their territory; however, those who are charged with responsibility see dangers ahead of time and must provide leadership. The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (peace be upon him), had the responsibility to protect his people and the religion he established in Arabia. Whenever he received intelligence reports about enemies gathering near his borders he carried out pre-emptive strikes, broke their power and dispersed them [6]. Allah ordered Muslims in the Quran:"Fighting is prescribed upon you, and you dislike it. But it may happen that you dislike a thing which is good for you, and it may happen that you love a thing which is bad for you. And Allah knows and you know not." [Noble Quran 2:216]

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What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?

The term "terrorism" does not exist in the Quran or the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. If the terms "terrorist or terrorism" are derived from a verb used in the Quran, such as 5:33 describing a "Muslim's" terrorist acts, it is in condemnation and prescribes most severe punishment.

Islam is a religion of mercy, unity and most importantly peace with one's self and others, to defend not to fight.

Book the Quran:"God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes, that you should show them kindness and deal justly with them. God loves just dealers." [Noble Quran 60:8]

"Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not begin aggression, for God loves not aggressors." [Noble Quran 2:190]

"If they seek peace, then seek you peace and trust in God for He is the Hearer, the Knower." [Noble Quran 8:61]

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"But (remember that an attempt at) requiting evil may, too, become an evil: hence whoever pardons (his foe) and makes peace, his reward rests with Allah- for, verily He does not love transgressors." [Noble Quran 42:40]

"The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil deed with one which is better, then lo! He between whom and thee there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a bosom friend. [Noble Quran 41:34]

Some of the Prophet Muhammad's Teachings :(Sunnah)

He prohibited Muslim soldiers from killing women, children and the elderly and he advised them, "do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child."

"The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed." Killing is the second major sin in Islam.

"There is a reward for kindness shown to every living human."

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Differential treatment

Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy and forgiveness. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the basic tenants of Islam.

When Timothy McVeigh bombed the Oklahoma City building, no American or Christian was labeled as a terrorist or was the target of hate crimes. When Irish Christians carry out acts of terrorism against each other and on the British Isles, the Christian religion is not blamed but individuals or their political agenda.

Unfortunately, the same is not true for American Muslims and Arabs. The vast majority of Muslims or Arabs have no association with the violent events around the world yet Islam is invoked with terrorism. It is unfair to 1.5 billion Muslims of the world and religion of Islam.

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"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah's witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to Piety and fear Allah. And Allah is well acquainted with all that you do." [Noble Quran 5:8]

In conclusion, jihad in Islam is STRIVING IN THE WAY OF ALLAH bypen, tongue, hand, media and, if inevitable, with arms. However, jihad in Islam does not include striving for individual or national power, dominance, glory, wealth, prestige or pride.

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We can see these verse are not designed to promote terrorism, but rather these are very orders from Above to the Muslims to be the first of those who stand out aggressively against all forms of terrorism and oppression

Islamic Holy War? Muslims Killing Jews & Christians?

That is what we are told - by the western media. But what is the real truth behind this word JIHAD?

Jihad Explained by Dr. Amir Ali, Ph.D.

In the West, "jihad" is generally translated as "holy war," a usage the media has popularized. According to Islamic teachings, it is UNHOLY to instigate or start war;

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Who is the God of Islam ?

The God of Islam –the God they call Allah,

is the one and only God;

the God called Jehovah in Judaismand God (three-in-one) in Christianity.

God has many names!

“There is no God but Him – I know not of any”Isaiah 44:8

God – Allah ,The God of Muhammad;

is love and peace,

Numerous Quran scriptures tell us so…

The God of Islam,The God of Judaism

and the God of Christian Religion

all have one thing in common:Their way to God and forgiveness

is through mans own works;

Do good – get good, do bad - get bad,and pray often and confess regularly,

and you will (most likely) enter paradise.

All religions have many evil and unfaithful representatives…

That does not make “the religion” evil…

Most of us are able to understand that.

True Christianity;the way Jesus taught us;

the way Paul and the other apostles taught us,is by believing (faith) in Jesus alone,

in his completed work, his death and resurrection.

We can not contribute to our own salvationby doing “stuff”…

True Christianity is the gift of salvationby Grace alone.

The Jews (Judaism)don’t recognise Jesus as of any

importance:In fact they chose to kill him for what he

said he was;But still we love them

because God loves them…

Islam and Muhammadat least recognised Jesus as a great

teacher and Prophet;along with Moses and Abraham.

And God loves all one billion of them.And so should we.

The Gospel tells us that“Jesus is the only way to God”.

That is what we believe and preach…

And we preach it to every man and every religion;to God fearing religious people

and to unbelievers alike…

They will change their opinion on Jesuswhen they only get to meet him…

It helps to be informed about the facts…Life long learning is good!

Sometimes it is goodto see things in a new way…

And then you make up you own mine!

By JanEgil Gulbrandsen, gulbrandsen@islandnet.com Nov. 2014