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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and

Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who art thou?”20 And he confessed and denied not, but confessed, “I am not the

Christ.”21 And they asked him, “What then? Art thou Elijah?” And he said, “I

am not.” “Art thou that Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”22 Then said they unto him, “Who art thou, that we may give an

answer to those who sent us? What sayest thou of thyself?”23 He said, “I am ‘the voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Make

straight the way of the Lord,”’ as said the prophet Isaiah.”

(John 1: 19-23)


Not the reincarnation

of Elijah, but one

prophet whose role

will also be to

announce the coming

of Christ (the Messiah)

CONSIDER WHAT MUSLIMS BELIEVE

Prophet YAHYA (JOHN

THE BAPTIST) a.s.

who was

contemporary

forerunner to Prophet

‘ISA (JESUS) a.s.


In Hebrew, the

awaited MESSIAH for

the Jewish people. This

title in Arabic is “AL-

MASEEH”


Prophet ‘ISA (JESUS)

a.s. whose title

referred to in the

Qur’an as AL-MASEEH

‘ISA IBNU MARYAM



The Awaited Final

Prophet as promised

to Abraham, whose

coming had been

foretold to Jacob,

Moses etc.

Prophet MUHAMMMAD

(AHMAD) s.a.a.w. whose

coming was referred to by

JESUS a.s. as the “Good news –

glad tidings”

(- reference Q: Saff: 61: 6-)


In Hebrew, the awaited MESSIAH for the Jewish people. This title in Arabic is “AL-MASEEH ”


The Awaited Final Prophet as promised to Abraham, whose coming had been foretold to Jacob, Moses etc.

Prophet YAHYA (JOHN THE BAPTIST) a.s.who was contemporary forerunner to Prophet ‘ISA (JESUS) a.s.

Prophet ‘ISA (JESUS) a.s.whose title referred to in the Qur’an as AL-MASEEH ‘ISA IBNU MARYAM

Prophet MUHAMMMAD (AHMAD) s.a.a.w. whose coming was referred to by JESUS a.s. as the “Good news – glad tidings” (- reference Q: Saff: 61: 6-)


Not the reincarnation of Elijah, but one prophet whose role will also be to announce the coming of Christ (the Messiah)

SUMMARY

And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O

children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah

to you confirming what came before me of the Torah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah

and and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come bringing good tidings of a messenger to come

after meafter me, whose name is Ahmad (Praised One)." But , whose name is Ahmad (Praised One)." But

when he came to them with clear evidences, they when he came to them with clear evidences, they

said, "This is obvious magic.“said, "This is obvious magic.“

((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6))


4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, 4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits but test the spirits

whether they are of Godwhether they are of God, because many false prophets , because many false prophets

have gone out into the world.have gone out into the world.2 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that Every spirit that

confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of

GodGod..

(1 John 4 )(1 John 4 )

THIS TEST TO BE APPLIEDTHIS TEST TO BE APPLIED



CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSECONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE

[And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed [And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed

Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him,

whose name will be the whose name will be the MessiahMessiah **, , JesusJesus, the son of , the son of

Mary - distinguished in this world and the Hereafter Mary - distinguished in this world and the Hereafter

and among those brought near [to Allah].and among those brought near [to Allah].

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 45Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 45))


CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSECONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE

* “Al-Maseeh” = “Messiah” = “Kristos” = “Christ” = “The Anointed”“Al-Maseeh” = “Messiah” = “Kristos” = “Christ” = “The Anointed”

12

“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this

message (teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it,

and a witness from among the Children of Israel bore

witness of one like him………...”

(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)


13

Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a

reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized

and recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18

“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses)

from amongst their brethren; and I will put My words in

his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command

him. And whoever will not give heed to My words which

he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him.”

( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )


“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you

(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”



15

After birth was separated from After birth was separated from

his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the

leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).

Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of

Pharaoh.Pharaoh.

After birth was separated from After birth was separated from

his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the

leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh

leaders).leaders).

Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil

of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.

Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad


16

Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court

and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness

around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.

Married and had a family before Married and had a family before

becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married

the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).

Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh

way and spent time in the way and spent time in the

mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.

Married and had a family before Married and had a family before

becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married

the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of

KhuwailidKhuwailid).).



17

Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in

the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).

Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of

the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.

““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is

One GodOne God.”.”

Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in

the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).

Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of

the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.

““There is no god except Allah There is no god except Allah

(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””



18

Commanded to preach to the

people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),

who knew him.

His initial encounter (calling)

was rejected but he was not

harmed.

Has his brother Aaron who

assisted him throughout his

mission.

Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the

people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the

QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.

His initial encounter (calling)

was rejected but he was not

harmed.

Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his

‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him

throughout his mission.throughout his mission.



19

He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence

of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a

journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to

experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”

(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).

He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence

of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous

journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –

including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but

far greater than that far greater than that

experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his

journey transcends into the journey transcends into the

realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except

him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)



20

His life and his people were His life and his people were

threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet

managed to bring his people managed to bring his people

safely out of the land of safely out of the land of

oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,

and established a community, and established a community,

governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law

of God (of God (TorahTorah).).

His life and his people were His life and his people were

threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet

managed to bring his people managed to bring his people

safely out of the land of safely out of the land of

oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,

and established a community, and established a community,

governed over them by the governed over them by the

((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an

and the and the SunnahSunnah).).



21

He was victorious over the He was victorious over the

Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s

direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which

routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this

military force, a more superior military force, a more superior

to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were

lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and

equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.

He was victorious over the

Makkan (Quraysh) army with

Allah’s direct Divine

intervention at the Battle of

Badr, in which angels were sent

to aid Muslims and they routed

and vanquished their enemies

who were more superior to

them in numbers and

equipment. Also the Battle of al-

Ahzab



22

Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his

community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who

introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to

undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and

authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was

then destroyed and the then destroyed and the

perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed

He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within

his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-

fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a

mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to

undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s

teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The

mosque was burned and mosque was burned and

destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator

exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by

God.God.



23

Although he was at first rejected

by his people but in the end was

overwhelmingly accepted as the

Messenger of God.

Power over his community both

as spiritual leader as well as the

supreme temporal ruler.

Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected

by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was

overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the

Messenger of God.Messenger of God.

Power over his community both

as spiritual leader as well as the

supreme temporal ruler.



24

Had his teachings codified.

Married and had continuous

chain of descendants linked to

his noble families.

Had successors to continue his

mission.

Died and buried on this earth.

Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.

Married and Married and had continuous

chain of descendants linked to

his noble families.

Had successors to continue his Had successors to continue his

mission. mission.

Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.



“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)

JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)

MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)

ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)

(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)

JACOB (Ya’akub))

(1st Born) (2nd Born)

ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)

JOSEPH (Yusuf)

(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct

descendants of Ishmael)

MOSES (Musa)

DAVID (Dawud)

ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)

JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)


COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?

(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)

“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.

But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all

truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he

hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring

glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to

you….” you….”

((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))


COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?

““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :

‘ ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:

“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;

The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from

you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on

this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be

crushed.”crushed.”

((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))


THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


“ “The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that

of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except

for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this

house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put

in!’ in!’

Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”

((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))

THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


“ … “ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and and I will put My words in his mouth, and

he shall speak to them all that I command he shall speak to them all that I command

him. And whoever will not give heed to My him. And whoever will not give heed to My

words which he shall speak in My name ...”words which he shall speak in My name ...”



““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. .

It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was

taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”

((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))


““Proclaim! (or Read!) Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord in the name of thy Lord

and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “

((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))


““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)

clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)

Our MessengersOur Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no , lest ye should say: there came unto us no

bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath

come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil):

and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15


“ “ Say (O Muhammad): Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will : Allah will

love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,

Most Merciful.“ Most Merciful.“ ”.”.

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)


Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves

[by sinning], [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed,

Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the

MercifulMerciful."."

((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)


And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him to Him

((ASLIMUASLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you ) before the punishment comes upon you; then you

will not be helped. will not be helped.

((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)


Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who ; and those who

are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)

compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them

bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace

from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))


“ “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their

prostration. prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their This is their similitude in the Torah; and their

similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its

blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands

on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As

a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has Allah has

promised those among them who believe and do righteous promised those among them who believe and do righteous

deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )


That message of That message of TAUTAUHHEEDEED , requires submission and obedience to , requires submission and obedience to

Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :


[Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it [Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it

whom I will, whom I will, but My mercy but My mercy ((RAHMAHRAHMAH) )

encompasses all thingsencompasses all things." So I will decree it ." So I will decree it

[especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear [especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear

Me – (Me – ( TAQWA TAQWA ) - and give the alms –( ) - and give the alms –( ZAKAHZAKAH ) - ) -

and those who believe (and those who believe (YU’-MINUUNYU’-MINUUN) in Our ) in Our

verses (verses (AAYATAAYAT) –”) –”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156))


[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down [All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down

upon His Servant the Book and has not made upon His Servant the Book and has not made

therein any deviance. [He has made it] straight, to therein any deviance. [He has made it] straight, to

warn of severe punishment from Him and to give warn of severe punishment from Him and to give

good tidings to the believers who do righteous good tidings to the believers who do righteous

deeds that they will have a good reward, In which deeds that they will have a good reward, In which

they will remain forever ”they will remain forever ”

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 1-3Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 1-3))


[And to warn those who say, "Allah has taken a [And to warn those who say, "Allah has taken a

son." They have no knowledge of it, nor had their son." They have no knowledge of it, nor had their

fathers. Grave is the word that comes out of their fathers. Grave is the word that comes out of their

mouths; they speak not except a lie. (O mouths; they speak not except a lie. (O

Muhammad), if they do not believe in this Message, Muhammad), if they do not believe in this Message,

you will perhaps torment yourself to death with you will perhaps torment yourself to death with

grief, sorrowing over them.” grief, sorrowing over them.”

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-6Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-6))


““Those who follow the Messenger (Those who follow the Messenger (YAT-TABI’UNYAT-TABI’UN) , ) ,

the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they

find written in what they have of the Torah and find written in what they have of the Torah and

the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right

((YA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUFYA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUF) and forbids them ) and forbids them

what is wrong (what is wrong (YA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKARYA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKAR) …”) …”



“ … “ … and makes lawful for them the good things and makes lawful for them the good things

((TOYYIBATTOYYIBAT) and prohibits for them the evil ) and prohibits for them the evil

((KHABAA-ITHKHABAA-ITH) and relieves them of their burden ) and relieves them of their burden

((IISwSwRAARAA) and the shackles () and the shackles (AGHLAALAGHLAAL) which were ) which were

upon them. …”upon them. …”



“ … So they who have believed in him (AAMANUHU),

honoured him (‘AZ-ZARUUHU), supported him (NA-

SwO-RUUHU) and followed the light which was sent

down with him (TABI-UU-NUUR) - it is those who will

be the successful (MUF-LIHUUN). ”

(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157)


“ “ Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankindO mankind, indeed I am the , indeed I am the

Messenger of Allah to you allMessenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom , [from Him] to whom

belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”



“ There is no deity except Him; He gives life (YUH-YII)

and causes death (WA YU-MIIT)."

So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered

prophet (Muhammad), who believes in Allah and His

words, and follow him (TABI’-’UUHU) that you may

be guided (TAH-TADUUN). ”

(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158)


““He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task

of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end

that that He make it prevail over every [false] religionHe make it prevail over every [false] religion; and ; and

none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))



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