01-19-2007, 11:26 AM
Quote:Glory to God & peace to all.
Thanks for replying, SisterJennifer :)
Why else would you be against the idea?
I've been studying the Koran lately & from what I gather, Mohammad (PBUH) commanded us to look to the Gospel for revelations from God/Allah. He implied that the prophets do not contradict one another. Didn't he also say something about reconciling his message to that of Jesus Christ's??? The doctrine of Taref is a later development & based on a false assumption. Neither the Koran nor the Hadith teach that Christians or Jews corrupted their Scriptures. We have manuscripts from the first few centuries AD which prove the Bible hasn't been tampered with. Please keep that in mind. I agree with the Koran that many Christians don't live up to Biblical expectations.
Of course I do! Regardless of a person's religion, if they're living a good moral life than they deserve to be imitated (in behaviour not worship).
I'm not suggesting Muslims imitate the way Christians proclaim their beliefs. But we all have the ability to perform good deeds, therefore, we should be able to connect on that level.
That's awesome! Did you know "Joshua" is the Hebrew name for Jesus?
Thanks! You take care too.
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One of the sahaba was sitting reading the bible once and the Prophet noticed him. He inquired what is he doing? The sahaba said he is reading the bible, to which the Prophet replied, we have something which is better than it. The sahaba left his reading.
The difference between bible and Quran is that Bible is written by man and Quran is from God alone, and therefore the only flawless book in exsistance. Anything written by man can contain truth, but also will contain error. So why take what is doubtful over that which is certain?
There are plenty excellent Muslim role models for us to pattern our lives after. I guess you understand the concept of the Sunnah. So as a Muslim is is ridiculous for me to think I should be more like such and such Chritian, when all the guidance is need is available to me with certainty.
The bottom line, is we have our belief, and you have yours. I dont see that is something for you to take offence to.
Take care