Allah: The God of Islam
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Allah: The God of Islam
Is the god of Islamthe same God we worship?
Is Allah the God of Abraham?
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)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet.
The 5 Pillars
Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
The 5 Pillars
Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3.Fasting – during the month of Ramadan
The 5 Pillars
Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)
1.The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet.
2.Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3.Fasting – in the month of Ramadan
4.Give alms to help needy
The 5 Pillars
Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars)1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his
prophet.
2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca
3. Fasting – in the month of Ramadan
4. Give alms to help needy
5.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