Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Mirza Abdu'l- Fadl—the great Bahá‘í scholar— said that 1/3rd of the Qur'an refers to the coming of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith "... the Guardian would certainly advise, and even urge the friends to make a thorough study of the Qur'an as the knowledge of this Sacred Scripture is absolutely indispensable for every believer who wishes to adequately understand and intelligently read the Writings of Baha'u'llah." —LOG #1904, p.561 "... the Guardian would certainly advise, and even urge the friends to make a thorough study of the Qur'an as the knowledge of this Sacred Scripture is absolutely indispensable for every believer who wishes to adequately understand and intelligently read the Writings of Baha'u'llah." —LOG #1904, p.561

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith “From the standpoint of institutionalism Islam far surpasses true Christianity as we know it in the Gospels. There are infinitely more laws and institutions in the Qur'án than in the Gospel. While the latter's emphasis is mainly, not to say wholly, on individual and personal conduct, the Qur'án stresses the importance of society.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith This social emphasis acquires added importance and significance in the Bahá'í Revelation. When carefully and impartially compared, the Qur'án marks definite advancement on the Gospel, from the standpoint of spiritual and humanitarian progress.” —Lights of Guidance, #1664, p.495. This social emphasis acquires added importance and significance in the Bahá'í Revelation. When carefully and impartially compared, the Qur'án marks definite advancement on the Gospel, from the standpoint of spiritual and humanitarian progress.” —Lights of Guidance, #1664, p.495.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith There can be no prophet after Muhammad. Muhammad was the ‘seal’ (last) of the prophets. ARGUMENT PROOF Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) BAHA’I RESPONSE Two types of messengers are identified in the quotation: Apostles and prophets. ARGUMENT

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) BAHA’I RESPONSE The Qur’an was revealed in Arabic. The Qur’an was revealed in Arabic. ARGUMENT In Arabic an Apostle is a Rasul (Rah-Sool). A prophet is a Nabi (Naw-Bee). In Arabic an Apostle is a Rasul (Rah-Sool). A prophet is a Nabi (Naw-Bee).

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) BAHA’I RESPONSE ARGUMENT Apostles bring a Book (Revelation). Apostles bring a Book (Revelation). Prophets do not. Prophets do not.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith And commemorate Moses in "the Book;" for he was a man of purity: moreover he was an Apostle, a Prophet... And we bestowed on him in our mercy his brother Aaron, a Prophet. —Mary 19:52-54 (Rodwell) And commemorate Moses in "the Book;" for he was a man of purity: moreover he was an Apostle, a Prophet... And we bestowed on him in our mercy his brother Aaron, a Prophet. —Mary 19:52-54 (Rodwell) BAHA’I RESPONSE BAHA’I PROOF Apostles bring a Book (Revelation). Prophets do not.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Apostles Who Brought Books: BAHA’I RESPONSE BAHA’I PROOF Apostles bring a Book (Revelation). Prophets do not. Abraham brought the Scrolls. Moses brought the Torah. Christ brought the New Testament (Evangel). Muhammad brought the Qur’án. Abraham brought the Scrolls. Moses brought the Torah. Christ brought the New Testament (Evangel). Muhammad brought the Qur’án. Prophets are under the law and Revelation of an Apostle. Prophets are under the law and Revelation of an Apostle.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) BAHA’I RESPONSE Therefore, Muhammad is the ‘seal’ of the prophets—not the seal of the Apostles (Manifestations). ARGUMENT

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. — The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. — The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) BAHA’I RESPONSE “Every rasul [Apostle] is necessarily a nabi [prophet]; however the reverse is not true.” — A Popular Dictionary of Islam, Curzon Press: London, 1992, 187. “Every rasul [Apostle] is necessarily a nabi [prophet]; however the reverse is not true.” — A Popular Dictionary of Islam, Curzon Press: London, 1992, 187. ARGUMENT

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE What proof have you that there will be no more prophets? ARGUMENT Every prophet from the time of Adam prophesied the ‘Day of Judgement’ or the ‘Day of God.’

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE What proof have you that there will be no more prophets? ARGUMENT The Day of the fulfillment of those prophecies has come! There is no more need to prophesy that Day after it has come.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith

Islam is the ‘perfect’ religion and Muslims must not embrace any other another religion. ARGUMENT PROOFS This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. —The Table Spread 5:4 (AYA) This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. —The Table Spread 5:4 (AYA)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Islam is the ‘perfect’ religion and Muslims must not embrace any other another religion. ARGUMENT PROOFS The true religion with God is Islam —The Family of Imran 3:17 (Rodwell) The true religion with God is Islam —The Family of Imran 3:17 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith Islam is the ‘perfect’ religion and Muslims must not embrace any other another religion. ARGUMENT PROOFS Whoso desireth any other religion than Islam, that religion shall never be accepted from him, and in the next world he shall be among the lost. —The Family of Imran 3:79 (Rodwell) Whoso desireth any other religion than Islam, that religion shall never be accepted from him, and in the next world he shall be among the lost. —The Family of Imran 3:79 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE ARGUMENT Islam—meaning submission to the will of God—is the perfect religion. This must not be confused with the label “Islam.” The Qur’an identifies a number of individuals who appeared before Muhammad calling themselves “Muslims”. Islam—meaning submission to the will of God—is the perfect religion. This must not be confused with the label “Islam.” The Qur’an identifies a number of individuals who appeared before Muhammad calling themselves “Muslims”. Islam is the ‘perfect’ religion and Muslims must not embrace any other another religion.

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE NOAH WAS A MUSLIM Recite to them the history of Noah, … And if ye turn your backs on me, yet ask I no reward from you: my reward is with God alone, and I am commanded to be of the Muslims. —Jonah 10:72-73 (Rodwell) NOAH WAS A MUSLIM Recite to them the history of Noah, … And if ye turn your backs on me, yet ask I no reward from you: my reward is with God alone, and I am commanded to be of the Muslims. —Jonah 10:72-73 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE ABRAHAM WAS A MUSLIM O our Lord! make us also Muslims, and our posterity a Muslim people; and teach us our holy rites, and be turned towards us, for thou art He who turneth, the Merciful. —The Cow 2: (Rodwell) ABRAHAM WAS A MUSLIM O our Lord! make us also Muslims, and our posterity a Muslim people; and teach us our holy rites, and be turned towards us, for thou art He who turneth, the Merciful. —The Cow 2: (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE JACOB WAS A MUSLIM Were ye present when Jacob was at the point of death? when he said to his sons, "Whom will ye worship when I am gone?" They said, "We will worship thy God and the God of thy fathers Abraham and Ismael and Isaac, one God, and to Him are we surrendered (Muslims).” —The Cow 2:127 (Rodwell) JACOB WAS A MUSLIM Were ye present when Jacob was at the point of death? when he said to his sons, "Whom will ye worship when I am gone?" They said, "We will worship thy God and the God of thy fathers Abraham and Ismael and Isaac, one God, and to Him are we surrendered (Muslims).” —The Cow 2:127 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE MOSES WAS A MUSLIM And thou takest vengeance on us only because we have believed on the signs of our Lord when they came to us. Lord! pour out constancy upon us, and cause us to die Muslims." —Al Araf 7:123 (AYA) MOSES WAS A MUSLIM And thou takest vengeance on us only because we have believed on the signs of our Lord when they came to us. Lord! pour out constancy upon us, and cause us to die Muslims." —Al Araf 7:123 (AYA)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE SAY: We believe in God, and in what hath been sent down to us, and what hath been sent down to Abraham, and Ismael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and in what was given to Moses, and Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord. We make no difference between them. And to Him are we resigned (Muslims). —Al Araf 3:78 (Rodwell) [ISN’T THIS ABOUT THE ONENESS OF RELIGION?] SAY: We believe in God, and in what hath been sent down to us, and what hath been sent down to Abraham, and Ismael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and in what was given to Moses, and Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord. We make no difference between them. And to Him are we resigned (Muslims). —Al Araf 3:78 (Rodwell) [ISN’T THIS ABOUT THE ONENESS OF RELIGION?]

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith BAHA’I RESPONSE  Belief in God and the hope of reward is shared by all faiths in the Qur’an:  Belief in God and the hope of reward is shared by all faiths in the Qur’an: Verily, they who believe (Muslims), and they who follow the Jewish religion, and the Christians, and the Sabeites—whoever of these believeth in God and the last day, and doeth that which is right, shall have their reward with their Lord: fear shall not come upon them, neither shall they be grieved. —The Cow 2:59 (Rodwell) Verily, they who believe (Muslims), and they who follow the Jewish religion, and the Christians, and the Sabeites—whoever of these believeth in God and the last day, and doeth that which is right, shall have their reward with their Lord: fear shall not come upon them, neither shall they be grieved. —The Cow 2:59 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith There can be no prophet after Muhammad. Muhammad was the ‘seal’ (last) of the prophets. ARGUMENT PROOF Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell) Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Apostle of God, and the seal of the prophets: and God knoweth all things. —The Confederates 33:40 (Rodwell)

Muslim Objections to the Bahá’í Faith This program was researched, designed and produced by Dr. Duane K. Troxel of