“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: …” 1 Timothy 1:5

Can Islam Be From God? Christ And Muhammad

1.6b Number of adherents

170m Number of radicals

Muhammad’s Place In Islamic Culture Muhammad never wanted to be worshiped since he was only the Messenger of Allah Muslims do not allow you to attack the Prophet via any form Muhammad is venerated to the extent of almost deifying him “In the popular doctrine of Nuri Muhammadi, or the Light of Muhammad, God first created the light of Muhammad and from the light he later proceeded to make the rest of creation.” “If Muhammad had not been, God Himself would not have existed!” “In the popular doctrine of Nuri Muhammadi, or the Light of Muhammad, God first created the light of Muhammad and from the light he later proceeded to make the rest of creation.” “If Muhammad had not been, God Himself would not have existed!”

Proofs Of Muhammad’s Prophethood The Qur’an mentions that Allah inspired many of the biblical prophets They proclaimed the oneness of Allah and judgment on the good and evil Muhammad is considered to be “the seal of the prophets”

Proofs Of Muhammad’s Prophethood His seal His miraculous call The Qur’an Old Testament prophecies New Testament prophecies His miracles His life and character Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah He who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah. But if any turn away, We have not sent thee to watch over their (evil deeds) Allah and His angels send bless- ings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah He who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah. But if any turn away, We have not sent thee to watch over their (evil deeds) Allah and His angels send bless- ings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect.

Contrasts Between Christ And Muhammad Prophecy of coming Miraculous birth Name Forerunner Public ministry Purpose of revelations Mercy and compassion Nature of the kingdom

Contrasts Between Christ And Muhammad Reputation of disciples Second greatest commandment Property Marriage Sin Death predicted Enemies Last words

Contrasts Between Christ And Muhammad Tomb Throne Resurrection Ascension Deity Worship Dying for others O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) an apostle of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His apostles. Say not “Trinity”: desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah. Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: “Be.” And he was O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) an apostle of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His apostles. Say not “Trinity”: desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah. Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: “Be.” And he was He said: “Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son.” He said: “I am indeed a servant of Allah. He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet.” He said: “Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son.” He said: “I am indeed a servant of Allah. He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet.”

Similarities Between Muhammad And Smith Uneducated Inspired by an angel Messenger and apostle of God Text of Bible is corrupt Received the full gospel Subject of prophecy Bible authenticated by other books Purpose was to unify Allowed polygamy

Can Islam Be From God? Christ And Muhammad