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AhmedBahgat · (This post was last modified: 09-17-2005, 09:58 PM by AhmedBahgat.)

Why did GOD end His message with Muhammad and not with Jesus? 

B
ecause we Muslims believe that Jesus peace be upon him was GOD's Messenger to the people of Israel. We also believe that Jesus had the entire truth from GOD Almighty and was capable to reveal it all to his people, but they were not capable enough to receive it !. They were hard in their hearts, hard in their heads and had so much problems among themselves. That is why they tried to crucify Jesus on the cross. For this reason Jesus had predicted for the "spirit of truth and the most praised" (Ahmed or Muhammad in Arabic) to come after him and to reveal what hasn't been revealed yet to all of mankind.

Previous revelations have been corrupted and deprived of their spiritual value by their followers' vain controversies and disputes. It was possible to settle such disputes under the flag, but Allah's Plan was to revive and rejuvenate His Message through Islam, amongst a newer and younger people, unhampered by the burden of age-old prejudices.

There is always in human affairs the conflict between the old and the new, the worn out system of our ancestors, and the fresh living spring of Allah's inspiration fitting in with new times and new surroundings. The advocates of the former look upon this latter not only with intellectual doubt but with moral suspicion, as did the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) upon Islam, with its fresh outlook and vigorous realistic way of looking at things.

Jesus (peace be upon him) taught a lot about how to treat others and how to worship God, but Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought a much bigger message about how to live!.

Jesus (peace be upon him) taught the basic message of mixing Justice with Love and Passiveness. He revealed the Golden Rule, that we are to love our neighbours as ourselves. One question only remain unanswered: How should we love our neighbour? What does the love of neighbour require in this complicated world in which human interests can cross and tangle like pressure hoses on the loose? The completeness of this teaching was left to another Teacher. Through Muhammad peace be upon him, God answered this final question and systemized the laws of morality. The glory of Islam consists in having embodied the beautiful sentiment of Jesus and the absolute justice of Moses (peace be upon the both of them) into definite laws."

The Arabs were fresh, and ready for a Prophet. Sending another Prophet to the Jews after Jesus peace be upon him would have been useless, because Jesus peace be upon him said:



"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing.”

[Matthew 23:37]

Here respondent is asked to speak for or on behalf of God. Whereas in fact no one possess the power and ability to speak for God, not even His messengers and prophets beside what they were commanded to speak by Almighty God. However, we have other means to seek the answer of this question. That is in form of Torah (OT) and NT and the Final Revelation of God The Quran. Muslims believes that Torah (original does not exist, beside the adulterated version) was revealed to Moses (peace be upon him) this belief is also shared by Jews and Christians. Muslims also believes that Injeel (original does exist at all) was inspired to Jesus, that Jews don't believe at all and Christians don't possess "Injeel" (Gospel) (Period). The last one is The Quran (the perfect and true word of God) IS IN EXISTENCE IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM.

Before drawing any conclusion one must look at the facts about the true mission of Jesus' (peace be upon him) according to The Quran and bible.

The Quran defines the mission of Jesus (peace be upon him), as follows:

a.. To confirm (the laws) that already existed even before his arrival, from the Torah (in the Old Testament) ;

” And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: "O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But when he came to them with Clear Signs, they said, ‘this is evident sorcery!’" 

[The Quran ; 61:6]

b.. To give the good news (the gospel) of the arrival of a messenger, who comes after him, whose name will be 'Ahmad' (another name of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Same verse above [The Quran 61:6)

c.. To teach the Children of Israel, unto whom he was sent, matters of wisdom.

” When Jesus came with Clear Signs, he said: "Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me.”

[The Quran ; 43:63]

d.. To clarify certain matters in which they (Jews) differed

Same verse above [The Quran ; 43:63]

e.. And to legitimize certain things that were earlier banned for them.

” And (I come) confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful some of that which was forbidden unto you. I come unto you with a sign from your Lord, so keep your duty to Allah and obey me.” 

[The Quran ; 3:50]

Jesus (peace be upon him) upheld the laws that existed in those days in the Torah, the book of laws given to Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), except for:

a.. Clarifying certain matters in which the Children of Israel differed, which Jesus necessarily had to; and

b.. and legitimizing certain things, by the command of Allah, those were earlier banned for them by Allah as a punishment for their misdeeds. Jesus (peace be upon him) says in the Bible:



"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."

[Matthew 5:17]

Therefore, Jesus (peace be upon him) brought no new religion. Jesus believed in One God and preached God's unity. Jesus was a messenger of God and he did not claim to be anything else. Jesus has said, addressing The Lord:



"... that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent."

[John 17:3]

In other words, Jesus says to the Lord: You are the only true God and You have sent me, i.e. I am Your messenger. Since all the people did not believe in him, those who did not believe in him as another prophet and messenger of God were "disbelievers in Jesus Christ" and those who believed in him could be called "Christians". Therefore, true " Christians " would be those, who:

a.. Believe in One God.

b.. Believe in Jesus Christ as a messenger of God.

c.. Accept and implement the laws that already existed in the Torah.

d.. Follow the matters of wisdom taught by Jesus.

e.. Look to The Prophet, (Prophet Muhammed), who was foretold by Jesus, to guide them on all matters, as per the gospel - the good news - brought by him.

There have been many prophets of God who were sent without any book or revelation. Jesus was sent to people of Israel or Jews like Moses (peace be upon them). Contrary to that Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) was sent to mankind, which was God's plan since Adam. From Adam to Muhammed (peace be upon them) message has been the same. Let us look into some more facts:

The Quran teaches us that all the prophets and messengers sent by Allah were mortal men and His slaves, like all people. Muslims have not deviated from the Islamic teaching that Muhammad (peace be upon him) too is a slave of Allah and His messenger. Muslims testify this fact at least nine times during their five daily prayers and without uttering this fact, the prayers are incomplete and unacceptable.

Likewise, The Quran teaches us that Jesus (peace be upon him) too was a slave of Allah and His messenger. Allah says in the The Quran about Jesus (peace be upon him):



"He is nothing but a slave on whom We bestowed favor, and We made him a pattern for the Children of Israel."

[The Quran ; 43:59]

Jesus (peace be upon him) indeed is a slave of Allah. His various utterances and actions manifest the truth. Jesus (peace be upon him) confirms in:



" I can of mine own self do nothing."

[John 5:30]

Someone, who can of his own self do nothing, is a slave. But his special position among slaves like us is that he was a messenger of Allah.

I Timothy 2:5 calls Jesus:



".... the man Christ Jesus."

It is said in Bible,:



" Jesus of Nazareth ... was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people."

[Luke 24:19]

In spite of these clear teachings of Bible that he was a man and a prophet, Jesus is often sought to be projected as god.

Jesus says:



7. [Ye] hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

9. But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.

[Matthew 15:7 & 15:9]

Jesus is quoted in The Quran:



"And when Jesus said: O children of Israel! Indeed I am messenger of Allah unto you..."

[The Quran ; 61:6]

Jesus was a messenger of Allah unto the children of Israel.

Let us see how Bible quotes the same words of Jesus (peace be upon him):



" I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. "

[Matthew 15:24]

In simpler words: Jesus says that he was sent (he is a messenger) only unto the house of Israel.

And who sent him?

There are many (15 verses) of the Bible, Jesus the same:

(John 5:30, 5:36, 5:37, 6:39, 6:44, 6:57, 8:16, 8:18, 8:29, 8:42, 12:49, 14:24, 17:21, 17:25, 20:21]

the Father sent him, or in other words, he is a messenger of The God.

Jesus (peace be upon him) has clearly said that he was not sent but unto the house of Israel. On the contrary, Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Islam, God's religion in its entirety, given through him is meant for the whole of mankind. Allah tells Muhammed (peace be upon him)) in The Quran we read:



"And We have not sent you (O Muhammad) but as a bringer of good tidings and a Warner unto all mankind; but most of mankind know not."

[The Quran ; 34:28]

Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) brought the perfect book The Quran which is a miracle itself with complete ceremonial laws and laws of life. See the contrast between bible (OT & NT combined) and The Quran:

Bible(s) (OT & NT) are not filled with intelligence, justice, purity, honesty, mercy and the spirit of liberty?

BUT THE QURAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!

Bible(s) (OT & NT) are not opposed to strife and war, to slavery and lust, to ignorance, credulity and superstition?

BUT THE QURAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!

Bible(s) (OT & NT) does not develop the brain and civilize the heart?

BUT THE QURAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!

Bible's (OT & NT)) morality is not the highest, the purest?

BUT THE QURAN'S MORALITY IS *THE HIGHEST AND PUREST.READ YOURSELF TO FIND OUT!

Bible(s) (OT with very smaller degree. NT, not at all) does not have laws and regulations for the control of conduct to be just, wise, perfect, and perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of the ends desired?

BUT THE QURAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!"

Thanks Everyone

Ahmed

AhmedBahgat · 09-17-2005, 11:21 PM

here we go we have an enemy of islam in hand, look sir, I can not talk to you freeluy on this board, if you want to have a go at me on a free speech amercian forum I would like to see you there, so I can talkk freely to a trouble maker islam detester like you

if you are interested let me know I will pm the link as I do not want to advertise it here

AhmedBahgat · (This post was last modified: 09-17-2005, 11:32 PM by AhmedBahgat.)

and btw, it is called sharing info,

but it seems you are only intersetd in ranting, LOL

anyway mister observor, I have a post coming your way and is not cut and paste I hope you read it, LOL

***Suhail*** · (This post was last modified: 09-19-2005, 05:58 AM by Muslimah.)

ok Ahmed i am a muslim......just like u . I think what u r doing is really wonderfull and well researched but also these post are really long and most of it is copy and pasted .......so if u dont mind instead of just posting the whole article .....you could if thats ok with you just send us the link from where u get your material from so we can read it ourselves instead of what many members do which is to ignore the post .

And just another thing regarding your OVER REACTING to john doe's post ,as best to my knowledge john has not ever declared that he is an "an enemy of islam" and a "trouble maker islam detester" and if u dont mind i think you should apologise to john for over reacting ( Its not a sin to apologise to a non muslim )

AhmedBahgat · (This post was last modified: 09-19-2005, 06:00 AM by Muslimah.)

Quote:ok Ahmed i am a muslim......just like u . I think what u r doing is really wonderfull and well researched but also these post are really long and most of it is copy and pasted .......so if u dont mind instead of just posting the whole article .....you could if thats ok with you just send us the link from where u get your material from so we can read it ourselves instead of what many members do which is to ignore the post .

sure brother, but that was typed from a few books that i have, so how do you sggest I can post a link?

Quote:And just another thing regarding your OVER REACTING to john doe's post ,as best to my knowledge john has not ever declared that he is an "an enemy of islam" and a "trouble maker islam detester" and if u dont mind i think you should apologise to john for over reacting ( Its not a sin to apologise to a non muslim )

well, i was kiddin and I do not need to apologise for jokes

peace

***Muslimah*** · (This post was last modified: 09-19-2005, 05:54 AM by Muslimah.)

Bismillah

John I m not sure why u r trying to tell mods what to do these days.

Again let me remind u this is a public board, an Islamic one.

Copying and pasting from a source is not a crime. did u read the rules, it does not say dont copy and paste into the board. But it says bring the source.

In news we do copy and past.

In all cases we do share info. If u dont like it dont read it and move on.

No poster puts an obligatory comment at the beginning of the post for ohther to must read.

Having this cleared up move on john and enjoy the board as usual

Now I m smiling [img]style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img]

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