Islam vs. Christianity: Every Major Question – Finally Answered in One Powerful Video!

Brief Summary

This video addresses common questions Christians have about Islam, focusing on the status of Mary and Jesus in Islam, differences in beliefs about salvation and the afterlife, and the Muslim perspective on the Bible. It also tackles the question of why one should convert to Islam and what happens to one's connection with Jesus upon converting.

• Islam honors Mary as the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran and regards Jesus as a prophet.
• Islamic and Christian beliefs about salvation, heaven, and hell differ significantly.
• Muslims believe the Bible has been altered over time, while the Quran has been preserved.
• Converting to Islam doesn't mean abandoning Jesus but rather embracing his original teachings.

Intro

The video introduces the topic of common questions about Christianity and aims to provide answers from an Islamic perspective. It highlights that Islam is the faith of Jesus, while Christianity is about the person of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the high status of Mary in Islam, being the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran and regarded as the most pious. The video also touches on the Islamic belief in the second coming of Jesus, who was not killed or crucified, and asserts that Jesus was a monotheistic prophet practicing Islam.

What is the status of Mary (pbuh) in Islam?

In Islam, Mary is highly revered and is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran, appearing 34 times compared to 18 times in the Bible. She is also the namesake of Chapter 19 in the Quran. Mary is recognized for her devotion to Allah, modesty, and chastity. Chapter 3, verse 42 of the Quran describes an angel informing Mary that God has chosen and purified her above all women. This level of respect and honor given to Mary, a Jewish woman who Prophet Muhammad never met, indicates that the Quran is divinely inspired. Additionally, Mary was a young virgin when she gave birth to Jesus.

What are the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity?

The main difference between Islam and Christianity regarding Mary is that Islam gives her a higher status, mentioning her with prestige, honor, and blessing in the Quran, while the Bible treats her as just another woman. A commonality is the belief that she was a young virgin when Jesus was conceived.

Where does it mention Prophet Muhammad PBUH in the Bible?

Muslim theologians believe Prophet Muhammad is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. The Quran, in chapter 7, verse 157, states that the mention of Prophet Muhammad is in their scriptures. In the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 18:18 speaks of a prophet like Moses who will come after him, and Isaiah 29:12 mentions someone who cannot read, mirroring Prophet Muhammad's experience with Angel Gabriel. In the New Testament, John 16:7-14 refers to a "Comforter" who will reveal the whole truth, which Muslims believe refers to Prophet Muhammad.

How do Christians react to these examples?

Some Christians argue that the prophecies in the New Testament refer to the Holy Spirit, not Prophet Muhammad. However, it's argued that Jesus said he had to leave for the Comforter to come, but the Holy Spirit was already present. Additionally, the Comforter is described using a male pronoun, while the Holy Spirit is referred to as "it." The Comforter will bring the whole truth and not speak of himself, which doesn't align with the Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit as God.

What is the status of Jesus in Islam?

Jesus in Islam can be summarized with the acronym "JESUS." "J" stands for just a messenger, as stated in Quran 5:75. "E" stands for empowered by God to do miracles, as mentioned in Quran 3:49. "S" stands for the sole mission of Jesus, which was to invite humanity to worship one God, as stated in Quran 3:51. "U" stands for uplifted by Allah, not killed or crucified. The final "S" stands for second coming, a belief held by Muslims.

Why was Jesus uplifted? Is he going to come again?

Jesus was not killed or crucified but uplifted by Allah because his death is not a means of salvation in Islam. Islamic belief includes the second coming of Jesus. Upon his return, he will descend in Damascus during the morning prayer, and he will follow the Sharia of Prophet Muhammad. He will fight against the Antichrist, who will be defeated by God's power. Jesus will then reign in the world, and everyone will become a Muslim, meaning one who submits to the creator. He will marry, perform Hajj in Mecca, and die a natural death.

How does the Islamic belief in life after death differ from Christianity?

Similarities exist between Islamic and Christian beliefs about the afterlife, such as the day of resurrection and judgment. However, in Christianity, Jesus will judge people, while in Islam, Allah, being all-knowing and wise, is the only one suitable to judge humanity. The Quran provides a detailed description of paradise, including palaces, trees, clothes, and food, while the Bible offers less detail. The Islamic concept of hell is a place of punishment for those who rejected God, while some Christians view it as a separation from the creator.

Do Christians believe that Muslims will go to hell?

Christians believe that if a person does not accept Jesus as God, the son of God, or part of the Trinity, they will go to hell. Therefore, they believe Muslims will go to hell if they don't believe in Jesus. However, the Bible states that salvation is achieved through right belief and good deeds. Jesus himself said that to have eternal life, one must obey the commandments, referring to the Ten Commandments, which emphasize belief in one God and performing good deeds.

Why should the belief in salvation be wrong?

The belief that Jesus sacrificed himself for the salvation of humanity is questioned on logical and scriptural grounds. Logically, it doesn't make sense for one person's death to provide salvation for others. Scripturally, Jesus said that the way to salvation is through right belief and good deeds, as stated in Matthew 19:16. The Old Testament also emphasizes that each person bears the consequences of their actions.

Does the concept of 'The Original Sin' make sense in this context?

The concept of original sin, where every child inherits the sin of Adam and Eve, is questioned logically. It doesn't make sense for individuals to be punished for their parents' sins. Islam speaks of original goodness, where every child is born with a clean heart and slate, innocent and pure. After Adam and Eve made a mistake, they repented to God, who forgave them, and every child is born with original goodness.

Why didn’t God protect the Bible?

God did not protect the previous revelations, such as the Injil (Gospel), Zabur (Psalms), and Tawrat (Torah), because they were only for specific people and times, with limited guidance. The Quran, however, is for all of humanity, for all time, and provides solutions for any problem, culture, or race. Therefore, Allah took the commitment to preserve it.

Why do Muslims believe that the Bible was changed?

Muslims believe the Quran has been preserved through memorization and written form, with a dual check and balance system. There are millions of memorizers of the Quran, and manuscripts dating back to the time of Prophet Muhammad exist. In contrast, the Bible was not written down during Jesus's time, was written in a different language (Greek instead of Aramaic), and was written by unknown authors. There have been many changes over time, with different versions containing different passages.

Were these the only four Bibles, or were there others during Jesus’ time?

After Jesus was uplifted, many gospels were written, but the Christian bishops couldn't decide which one was the right one. In the Council of Nicaea, Constantine brought all the Christian bishops together and decided that Jesus is equal with the Father. In the year 367, they incorporated the Trinitarian beliefs and only selected those gospels that agreed with the Trinitarian belief of Christians. Those that disagreed with it were thrown out.

How did they come up with this Trinity?

The concept of the Trinity was prevalent in different cultures, such as Hinduism and Egyptian culture. Early followers of Christ, when they met these other cultures, got attracted towards their way of life and theology, and they diluted monotheism and incorporated Trinitarian concepts. They gave a literal meaning to "son of God" and made the Spirit of God a separate person with divine attributes.

Why do I need to change my faith?

Three reasons are given for why a person should change their faith from Christianity to Islam. First, feelings are not facts, and just because a person feels spiritual in a certain faith doesn't make it the right one. Second, Islam has the right concept of God, absolute oneness, which was preached by every prophet. Third, Islam provides practical, workable solutions to humanity's problems, such as racism, breakdown of the family structure, and moral values.

What happens to Old Testament prophets without belief in Jesus?

The means of salvation for people before Jesus was having the right belief, doing good deeds, and repenting to God for forgiveness. Anyone who believed in Moses as the Prophet and followed the Tawrat (Torah) given by God will go to paradise. Even in the time of Jesus, anyone who took Jesus to be as a Prophet and followed one God and the Injil (Gospel) is considered a Muslim.

Couldn't Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) have copied the Bible to write the Qur’an?

Prophet Muhammad could not have copied the Bible to write the Quran because he did not know how to read and write. There was no complete Bible translated into Arabic for him to copy. The Quran contains passages and scientific facts not found in the Bible, and vice versa. The Quran has zero mistakes, while the Bible has many errors. The Bible is coming from the same source as the Quran, from Allah, but the Bible has been changed, while the Quran is the final revelation.

Jews denied Jesus. Now Christians deny Muhammad (pbuh)

Christians deny Prophet Muhammad because they believe the Bible is complete and there is no need for a new messenger. However, there are many signs in the Old and New Testaments about the prophecies about Prophet Muhammad. If a sincere Christian looks into those prophecies, they will find the wonderful signs in the person of Prophet Muhammad and the guidance that Allah gave through him.

If I become a Muslim, what will happen to my connection with Jesus?

Becoming a Muslim doesn't mean losing Jesus but rather embracing his original teachings. You can bring the Jesus that you have and add more to it. Follow what he says, that he was a monotheistic person, and bring that with you. You will also bring in the way that Jesus used to dress, the way that Jesus used to say peace be upon you to his disciples, and the way that Jesus used to worship.