Islam: The Sword of the Prophet The al-Haram Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, holds the holiest shrine of Islam, the Kaaba. play
Islamic Art and Culture Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem Masjid-i-Shaha-adresah Mosque in Esfahân, Iran Mosque LampMuslim Design
Mohammed: 570?-632AD
Mohammed Marries Khadijah
Mohammed has a Vision
The Qur’an
Mecca and the Kaaba Stone Modern Mecca
The Hijrah or Escape from Mecca
Muslims Raid Caravans
The Fearfully Fanatic Islamic Warriors
The Hashashin or Assasins
Relics from Mohammed’s Tomb Soil from Mohammed’s Tomb Mohammed’s Tooth Lock of Mohammed’s Hair
The Spread of Islam
Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah
The Nature of God IslamChristianity Only one God-Allah Monotheism = Singular Person Only one God Monotheism = Trinity Creator Above and far away from the creation Above the creation, but near the creation Allah is the righteous, judge of the universe God is loving Father or righteous judge
The Nature of Man IslamChristianity Creature created in need of Allah’s Law Creature created in the Image of God Not sinful by natureFallen, sinful by nature Able to obey Allah’s law by choice Able to obey the law of Christ by Faith May posses personal righteousness May posses Christ’s righteousness
The Nature Authority IslamChristianity The Qur’an The Bible Imans, Mullahs, Ayatollahs, scholars
The Way of Salvation IslamChristianity Believe “Articles of Faith,” Follow “Five Pillars” God’s Plan: Peace & Life - John10:10 Death in a Jihad, or Holy War Man’s Problem: Separation - Rom 3:23 Pilgrimage to Mecca God’s Remedy: Come to The Cross - Rom 5:8 Good deeds must outweigh bad on the day of judgment Man’s Response: Receive Christ – Rev 3:20
Summary IslamChristianity ReligionRelationship Sura 101:1-11John 3:16
Muhammed Ali
Why the Muslim Rage? Celebration of 9/11 Palestinian youths burn Israeli flag Pakistan Mosque at prayer
What Makes a bin Laden? 14 years old at Oxford 47 years old in Afghanistan
Lawrence, King Fiesel, Bedouins
Cultural Differences EastWest
Islam: Peace? or War?
War? Sura 8:39 “Make war on them until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme.” Peace? Sura 4:94 “ O you who believe! when you go to war in Allah's way, make investigation, and do not say to any one who offers you peace: You are not a believer.”
Islam: The Sword of the Prophet Mohammed’s Swords
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