Ask the Muslim Arab!!

[Muhammad]

Hello, I'm new here and I thought why not to start with a thread like this.

Ask me anything about my religion, country, personal life and I'll try to answer them all

I'm 19 from Saudi Arabia, I learned English 3-4 years ago so my grammar isn't perfect.;p

 

[seekandlisten]

If you don't mind could I ask you what you believe God's/Allah's plan to be in regards to our salvation? Just the basics if you want. I have a little understanding when it comes to Islam but I've never actually talked to a muslim before so I'm interested in what you believe in comparison to what I have read.

I've come to and understanding that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by themselves are incomplete but need each other to better understand our Creator's plan. Do you agree disagree with this point?

Are you familiar with the religion of christianity? If so what do you see as the major differences? Hope I'm not asking to much but I am interested in what you have to say. Thanks in advance for your answers. I'll be back on here later today to check back in.

 

[Muhammad]

If you don't mind could I ask you what you believe God's/Allah's plan to be in regards to our salvation? Just the basics if you want. I have a little understanding when it comes to Islam but I've never actually talked to a muslim before so I'm interested in what you believe in comparison to what I have read.

Well I don't believe in salvation. I believe everyone will be accountable for all the things they did, we are not accountable for the sins of our fathers not even Adam. Even tho Adam sinned Allah in the Quran tells us that Adam repented and he forgiven his sin.
2:37Then Adam received from his Lord Words. And his Lord pardoned him (accepted his repentance). Verily, He is the One Who forgives (accepts repentance), the Most Merciful.

I've come to and understanding that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by themselves are incomplete but need each other to better understand our Creator's plan. Do you agree disagree with this point?

I disagree with this, I believe Islam is perfect.

5:3 This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
A Jew once came to Omar the second Islamic Calipha and told him that you Muslims always mention a verse and if it came down to us Jews we would choose that day as a day of celebration, Omar asked him which verse, and the Jew cited this one.

I didn't understand what you mean by our creator's plan, can you please explain more?

Are you familiar with the religion of christianity? If so what do you see as the major differences? Hope I'm not asking to much but I am interested in what you have to say. Thanks in advance for your answers. I'll be back on here later today to check back in.

Yes I'm, I think the major difference is that Christians believe it's necessary for God to sacrifice himself/his son in order to forgive our sins while we believe that he would just accept any repentance because he is merciful we also believe he also forgive unrepented sins if he wish to without the sinner repenting.

Also we don't believe God has a son or a mother, we don't believe he came to earth, and we believe he doesn't look like humans.

 

[seekandlisten]

If you don't mind could I ask you what you believe God's/Allah's plan to be in regards to our salvation? Just the basics if you want. I have a little understanding when it comes to Islam but I've never actually talked to a muslim before so I'm interested in what you believe in comparison to what I have read.

Well I don't believe in salvation. I believe everyone will be accountable for all the things they did, we are not accountable for the sins of our fathers not even Adam. Even tho Adam sinned Allah in the Quran tells us that Adam repented and he forgiven his sin.
2:37Then Adam received from his Lord Words. And his Lord pardoned him (accepted his repentance). Verily, He is the One Who forgives (accepts repentance), the Most Merciful.

My definition of salvation is more along the lines of what you just said just a matter of terminology. I believe we all stand before God one day to be judged. I don't believe anyone is simply 'saved'.

I've come to and understanding that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by themselves are incomplete but need each other to better understand our Creator's plan. Do you agree disagree with this point?

I disagree with this, I believe Islam is perfect.

5:3 This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
A Jew once came to Omar the second Islamic Calipha and told him that you Muslims always mention a verse and if it came down to us Jews we would choose that day as a day of celebration, Omar asked him which verse, and the Jew cited this one.

I didn't understand what you mean by our creator's plan, can you please explain more?

As far as Islam being perfect we will have to agree to disagree as personally I think all religions are not perfect as we are not perfect. Making rules and regulations to how one should live according to man when we were designed with free will and individuality seems to not jive with my understanding of God.

As far as our Creator's plan, that is simply what God has intended to happen from the beginning of time until the end of time when we are all judged. Creator, Supreme Being, Allah, God, etc. whatever term as long as it is in regards to only One 'God' and the Beginning of all that is.

Are you familiar with the religion of christianity? If so what do you see as the major differences? Hope I'm not asking to much but I am interested in what you have to say. Thanks in advance for your answers. I'll be back on here later today to check back in.

Yes I'm, I think the major difference is that Christians believe it's necessary for God to sacrifice himself/his son in order to forgive our sins while we believe that he would just accept any repentance because he is merciful we also believe he also forgive unrepented sins if he wish to without the sinner repenting.

Also we don't believe God has a son or a mother, we don't believe he came to earth, and we believe he doesn't look like humans.

Interesting points you present, I think a lot of it comes down to terminology as to what I belive in comparison to yours. Aside from Islam being the perfect religon I don't really disagree with you.

I don't believe God can be described. He is beyond our comprehension. Everything comes from God so there can be nothing before Him.

What are your thoughts on Jesus?

Is the Qur'an available online anywhere? I wouldn't mind checking it out.

 

[Muhammad]

As far as Islam being perfect we will have to agree to disagree as personally I think all religions are not perfect as we are not perfect. Making rules and regulations to how one should live according to man when we were designed with free will and individuality seems to not jive with my understanding of God.

Yeah Muslims are not perfect but that doesn't necessarily mean Islam is not perfect.

It's the perfect way of life but not everyone will follow it correctly and strictly.

As far as our Creator's plan, that is simply what God has intended to happen from the beginning of time until the end of time when we are all judged. Creator, Supreme Being, Allah, God, etc. whatever term as long as it is in regards to only One 'God' and the Beginning of all that is.

I see what you mean, we call it ALQadar its one of the 6 things a Muslim must believe in

Faith in Islam is to believe in 1-Allah, his 2-Angels(the known and the unknown) his 3-Books(the known and the unknown) his 4-Prophets(the known and the unknown) 5-The last day/Judgment day and 6- to believe in Alqadar/predestination/God's plan (the good of it and the bad of it)

we have to believe in it and accept it.

What are your thoughts on Jesus?

Jesus the Messiah peace be upon him is a Prophet and a Messenger (a Messenger is a higher rank then a Prophet) he is also one of the 5 Alu-Alizm, they are the 5 Prophets who suffered the most and they are the greatest 5 Prophets. they Are Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad peace be upon them.

Is the Qur'an available online anywhere? I wouldn't mind checking it out.

This one:
http://www.searchtruth.com/list.php

you can choose one translation and you can choose all translations there are 114 chapters in the Quran

 

[(THE)]

Hello, I'm new here and I thought why not to start with a thread like this.

Ask me anything about my religion, country, personal life and I'll try to answer them all

I'm 19 from Saudi Arabia, I learned English 3-4 years ago so my grammar isn't perfect.;p

Is it true you guys believe the devil (belize) was once a angel,,,,but God told him to bow to Adam and the devil (belize) wouldnt???????

 

[jasoncran]

quick question have made the haj to mecca, and what are the five pillars of islam. i know that one them is got to mecca if able to.

 

[JeffShott]

I have a question:
You say that you believe that Jesus Christ was a messenger and not the Son of God. What part of Jesus' teachings do you believe? If you took all of the teachings of Jesus in the Bible for truth, it would be hard to only see him as a prophet-messenger, and not the Son of God.

 

[Muhammad]

Hello, I'm new here and I thought why not to start with a thread like this.

Ask me anything about my religion, country, personal life and I'll try to answer them all

I'm 19 from Saudi Arabia, I learned English 3-4 years ago so my grammar isn't perfect.;p

Is it true you guys believe the devil (belize) was once a angel,,,,but God told him to bow to Adam and the devil (belize) wouldnt???????

No he was never an angel, angels never disobey god. He was raised to heaven among the Angels(because he was the most devout jinn) but he was still a jinn, then when he was asked to prostrate to Adam he was arrogant and refused so he was kicked out of the heaven and sent back to earth.

 

[Muhammad]

quick question have made the haj to mecca, and what are the five pillars of islam. i know that one them is got to mecca if able to.

No I haven't I've done the small kind of hajj (umrah) many times, was going to do my first hajj this year but God didn't wills it.

The five Pillars are the Shahada (to witness there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger) Salat(prayer 5 times a day) zakat (2.5% of what you make goes to charity also some few special events you have to give zakat too) fasting(in Ramadan and some punishments involve fasting like if you swear in the name of god and lied then you have to fast for 3 days for forgiveness) and finally hajj(if you can offered it and if you're healthy enough to do it)

 

[Muhammad]

I have a question:
You say that you believe that Jesus Christ was a messenger and not the Son of God. What part of Jesus' teachings do you believe? If you took all of the teachings of Jesus in the Bible for truth, it would be hard to only see him as a prophet-messenger, and not the Son of God.

I believe the Gospel is one and its words are the words of God sent to Jesus just like the Torah, but today you have 4 Gospels and the ones who wrote them are followers of the 12 disciples. So I don't believe today's Gospel is the original Gospel. Also where in the Gospel does Jesus say I'm the son of god? I understand he says father a lot, but don't you and Jews say our father too? Also I understand you have an important prophet called Paul but in Islam we believe between Jesus and Muhammad there were no prophets so I don't believe in Paul.

 

[JeffShott]

I have a question:
You say that you believe that Jesus Christ was a messenger and not the Son of God. What part of Jesus' teachings do you believe? If you took all of the teachings of Jesus in the Bible for truth, it would be hard to only see him as a prophet-messenger, and not the Son of God.

I believe the Gospel is one and its words are the words of God sent to Jesus just like the Torah, but today you have 4 Gospels and the ones who wrote them are followers of the 12 disciples. So I don't believe today's Gospel is the original Gospel. Also where in the Gospel does Jesus say I'm the son of god? I understand he says father a lot, but don't you and Jews say our father too? Also I understand you have an important prophet called Paul but in Islam we believe between Jesus and Muhammad there were no prophets so I don't believe in Paul.

The Jews therefore said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?" Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am." Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple. (John 8:57-59)

"I and the Father are one." The Jews took up stones again to stone Him. Jesus answered them, "I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?" The Jews answered Him, "For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God." (John 10:30-33)

And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me does not believe in Me, but in Him who sent Me. And he who beholds Me beholds the One who sent Me. I have come as light into the world, that everyone who believes in Me may not remain in darkness." (John 12:44-46)

And so when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments, and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet." (John 13:12-14)

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him." Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us." Jesus said to him, "Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how do you say, 'Show us the Father'?" (John 14:6-9)

 

[Muhammad]

Well I already said I don't believe in the 4 gospels as the authors probably never met Jesus and there were many gospels but they only picked 4 300 years after Jesus's birth and I don't believe these men who choose which Gospels were "inspired".

But lets look at these verses, the first one doesn't even hint that he is God.

the second one, well in the same Gospel Jesus says: the Father is greater than I.

So the Gospel of John contradict it self.

the third one is actually hinting that Jesus was a messenger, Ofc I agree with that verse, in the time of Jesus everyone should've believed in him, anyone who doesn't is just a disbeliever even if he's a Jew because Jesus was a messenger.

Messengers are light and mercy to the world sent by God.


I couldn't understand the forth one :S

the last one, well I didn't get it his followers were with him for 3 years and they couldn't figure out that he is God himself? then if they didn't know, why didn't he tell them? what did he tell them about himself? and what they thought he was if he wasn't God?

 

[seekandlisten]

Do you have a set day of the week for worship like the sabbath or sunday like the christians? What do these meetings consist of if you don't mind me asking? Is is similar to the way other religions function? What is the women's role in worship?

Sorry for all the questions. I much rather prefer asking those in other religions questions rather than just reading what people say about religions. Thanks

 

[Muhammad]

Do you have a set day of the week for worship like the sabbath or sunday like the christians? What do these meetings consist of if you don't mind me asking? Is is similar to the way other religions function? What is the women's role in worship?

Sorry for all the questions. I much rather prefer asking those in other religions questions rather than just reading what people say about religions. Thanks

We only have Jumah prayer which is in Friday. In Friday there are many recommended things we can do but are not a must (it's called sunnah) like reciting the surah of Alkahf.

the only thing that is a must in Friday is the prayer in the afternoon (around 11-12) it's a khutbah (speech by the Imam) followed by the prayer. It is a must on men only, women can attend but it's not a must on them.

 

[azlan88]

Muhammad, if I may, I would like to go back to your point that God just forgives those who are willing to repent. Allow me to use this analogy.

If a judge found you guilty of $2000 worth of damages, would he be a good judge or a bad judge if he just let you go without the fine being paid? Would he not be a corrupt judge if he let you go?

 

[Muhammad]

Muhammad, if I may, I would like to go back to your point that God just forgives those who are willing to repent. Allow me to use this analogy.

If a judge found you guilty of $2000 worth of damages, would he be a good judge or a bad judge if he just let you go without the fine being paid? Would he not be a corrupt judge if he let you go?

If the judge is the owner of the thing that got damaged then no he is not a corrupt judge but a good forgiving one if he's not the owner then yes. But to God everything is owned by him.

There is none in the heavens and the earth but comes unto the Most Gracious (Allah) as a slave.19:93

 

[Treonte]

Well I already said I don't believe in the 4 gospels as the authors probably never met Jesus and there were many gospels but they only picked 4 300 years after Jesus's birth and I don't believe these men who choose which Gospels were "inspired".

When will Muslims start responding to genuine scholarship rather than the falsehoods of third rate novelists like Dan Brown? The 4 documents given the generic name 'Gospels' by the first Christians are accounts and perspectives of the life and message of Jesus Christ. His message is the gospel and, in a sense, he is the gospel. There was never a single book called the gospel, as Muslims foolishly believe, any more than there was ever a single book called the Torah. These four genuine Gospels were the only documents regarded as divinely inspired by the whole Church. During the succeeding centuries forgeries, pseudographs and fakes were produced as vehicles for teachings which were not consistent with the apostolic teaching (heresies and the words of false prophets). Extensive quotations from the true Gospels show that they were regarded as authoritative Scripture no later than the beginning of the 2nd Christian century, long before the formal universal ratification by the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. The 4 true Gospels were written by members of the Christian community founded by Jesus himself and included his family, disciples, and a host of other witnesses of his life, ministry, death and resurrection. It is entirely possible that two of the Gospels were written by apostles and two others by the companions of apostles. Each was subject to scrutiny by these eyewitnesses none of whom was a Muslim.

The so-called "Gospel of Thomas" is not a narrative at all but a random collection of 114 sayings many of which are of doubtful authenticity. The so-called "Gospel of Barnabas" was compiled by a 13th century Muslim. The ludicrous "Infancy Gospel of Thomas" is a gnostic fantasy which includes a silly story in which Jesus is said to have made 12 pigeons out of clay and caused them to fly. This same story finds its way into the Quran. Enough said.

 

[Muhammad]

Well I already said I don't believe in the 4 gospels as the authors probably never met Jesus and there were many gospels but they only picked 4 300 years after Jesus's birth and I don't believe these men who choose which Gospels were "inspired".

When will Muslims start responding to genuine scholarship rather than the falsehoods of third rate novelists like Dan Brown? The 4 documents given the generic name 'Gospels' by the first Christians are accounts and perspectives of the life and message of Jesus Christ. His message is the gospel and, in a sense, he is the gospel. There was never a single book called the gospel, as Muslims foolishly believe, any more than there was ever a single book called the Torah. These four genuine Gospels were the only documents regarded as divinely inspired by the whole Church. During the succeeding centuries forgeries, pseudographs and fakes were produced as vehicles for teachings which were not consistent with the apostolic teaching (heresies and the words of false prophets). Extensive quotations from the true Gospels show that they were regarded as authoritative Scripture no later than the beginning of the 2nd Christian century, long before the formal universal ratification by the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. The 4 true Gospels were written by members of the Christian community founded by Jesus himself and included his family, disciples, and a host of other witnesses of his life, ministry, death and resurrection. It is entirely possible that two of the Gospels were written by apostles and two others by the companions of apostles. Each was subject to scrutiny by these eyewitnesses none of whom was a Muslim.

The so-called "Gospel of Thomas" is not a narrative at all but a random collection of 114 sayings many of which are of doubtful authenticity. The so-called "Gospel of Barnabas" was compiled by a 13th century Muslim. The ludicrous "Infancy Gospel of Thomas" is a gnostic fantasy which includes a silly story in which Jesus is said to have made 12 pigeons out of clay and caused them to fly. This same story finds its way into the Quran. Enough said.

Then why the 4 Gospels contradict each other? one of them have to be true.