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The Light of ChristThe Light of Christ

And And

The Heart of The Heart of IslamIslam

Foundation of IslamFoundation of IslamAll of Islam is founded on

Allah, the god of Islam, and the pattern of Muhammad as the perfect Muslim

There are more than a billion Muslims who follow Islam

PART I:PART I:UnderstandinUnderstandin

gg Allah’s Allah’s HeartHeart

The Quran, Islam’s The Quran, Islam’s Holy Scripture, Is Holy Scripture, Is

the Major Source to the Major Source to Reveal the Heart of Reveal the Heart of

AllahAllah

The Heart of AllahThe Heart of Allah

No No misfortunemisfortune (disaster) can (disaster) can happen on happen on earthearth or in or in your soulsyour souls but is recorded in a decree [Quran] but is recorded in a decree [Quran] before [in eternity] We [Allah] before [in eternity] We [Allah] bring it into existence: That is truly bring it into existence: That is truly easy for Allah (Q.57:22). easy for Allah (Q.57:22).

Allah created man in toil and trouble Allah created man in toil and trouble (Q.90:4).(Q.90:4).

What Else What Else Has Allah Has Allah Done to Done to

Humanity?Humanity?

Allah Corrupted AllAllah Corrupted All

Allah corrupted Satan and made him Allah corrupted Satan and made him an enemy to humanity (Q.7:16; an enemy to humanity (Q.7:16; 15:39).15:39).

Allah inspired sin in humankind and Allah inspired sin in humankind and created them sinners (Q.91:7-8. Also created them sinners (Q.91:7-8. Also read Q.4:88; 7:16-18; 9:51; 14:4; read Q.4:88; 7:16-18; 9:51; 14:4; 16:93; 35:8; 57:22; 74:31).16:93; 35:8; 57:22; 74:31). The components of sin corrupts and The components of sin corrupts and

interrupts life, so does Allah’s inspired interrupts life, so does Allah’s inspired sin.sin.

Result of Allah’s SinResult of Allah’s Sin

The components of sin corrupts and The components of sin corrupts and interrupts life, so does Allah’s interrupts life, so does Allah’s inspired sin.inspired sin.

Sin darkens the heart and rids people Sin darkens the heart and rids people of heavenly identities.of heavenly identities. It makes individuals self-centered, and It makes individuals self-centered, and

Muhammad’s life is a perfect example of Muhammad’s life is a perfect example of this.this.

Results of Allah’s SinResults of Allah’s Sin It pushes leaders to feel self-sufficient, and It pushes leaders to feel self-sufficient, and

Islamic leadership is a perfect example of Islamic leadership is a perfect example of this.this.

It forces a person to deceive himself; It forces a person to deceive himself; Muhammad legitimized almost every sin he Muhammad legitimized almost every sin he initiated and created a code of self-initiated and created a code of self-righteousness for himself in this way.righteousness for himself in this way.

Prophet David: “Create in me a clean Prophet David: “Create in me a clean heart, O God” (Ps.51:10 NKJV).heart, O God” (Ps.51:10 NKJV).

No Moral Absolutes in No Moral Absolutes in AllahAllah

Allah is the best of deceivers (Q.3:54; Allah is the best of deceivers (Q.3:54; 8:30).8:30).

Allah is swifter in deceiving (Q.10:21).Allah is swifter in deceiving (Q.10:21). No one can feel secure from the deception No one can feel secure from the deception

of Allah (Q.7:99).of Allah (Q.7:99). The Bible says: The Bible says: A truthful witness does not A truthful witness does not

deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. … a truthful witness saves lives, but a … a truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful (Prov.14:5, 25).false witness is deceitful (Prov.14:5, 25).

No Moral Absolutes in No Moral Absolutes in AllahAllah

Allah legitimized lying:Allah legitimized lying: Q.2:225Q.2:225 encourages Muslims to deny their faith encourages Muslims to deny their faith

in Allah if the condition necessitates until the in Allah if the condition necessitates until the situation gets back to normal.situation gets back to normal.

Q.3:28Q.3:28 tells Muslims to be friends with non- tells Muslims to be friends with non-Muslims until Muslims get to power and rule or Muslims until Muslims get to power and rule or do something against them. do something against them.

Q.16:106Q.16:106 establishes that there are establishes that there are circumstances that can "compel" a Muslim to circumstances that can "compel" a Muslim to tell a lie.tell a lie.

The Bible Says: The Bible Says: A truthful witness gives A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies (Prov.12:17).lies (Prov.12:17).

ContradictionContradiction He is Allah, than Whom there is no other God, the He is Allah, than Whom there is no other God, the

Sovereign Lord, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy OneHoly One, , PeacePeace, the Keeper , the Keeper of Faith, the of Faith, the GuardianGuardian, the Majestic, the , the Majestic, the Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him). He is that they ascribe as partner (unto Him). He is Allah, the Creator, the Shaper out of naught, the Allah, the Creator, the Shaper out of naught, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Mighty, the and He is the Mighty, the WiseWise (Q.59: 23-24). (Q.59: 23-24).

The Heart of God in the The Heart of God in the BibleBible

God created humanity in His own God created humanity in His own image (Gen.1:26).image (Gen.1:26). In His image means kind, loving, caring, In His image means kind, loving, caring,

holy, righteous, just and logical.holy, righteous, just and logical. God could not create humanity in toil God could not create humanity in toil

and trouble with these good qualities.and trouble with these good qualities. If God created humanity in toil and If God created humanity in toil and

trouble, they wouldn’t be able to have trouble, they wouldn’t be able to have peaceful relationships with God and peaceful relationships with God and each other.each other.


Human being is made in God’s image means also that any act of violence or abuse against human being is an act of high treason against the true God whose image we bear and to whose kingship and sovereignty we therefore inherently bear witness. This is the reason that the followers of Christ have historically put high value on human life, whether women, slaves and born or unborn children.


God created all angels cleanGod created all angels clean God did not corrupt Satan. It was Satan, God did not corrupt Satan. It was Satan,

who himself abused his free will, who himself abused his free will, rebelled against God, lost his holiness rebelled against God, lost his holiness and separated himself from God.and separated himself from God. Read Genesis 1:31, Jude 6 and Ezekiel Read Genesis 1:31, Jude 6 and Ezekiel

28:14-17.28:14-17.


He who works deceit shall not dwell He who works deceit shall not dwell in my house; He who tells lies shall in my house; He who tells lies shall not continue in my presence (Psalm not continue in my presence (Psalm 101:7).101:7).

Which God to Follow?Which God to Follow?

The God of the Bible who created The God of the Bible who created people in love and holiness?people in love and holiness?

OrOr

Allah who created people in toil and Allah who created people in toil and trouble, and inspired sin and lying in trouble, and inspired sin and lying in them?them?

PART II:PART II:UnderstandingUnderstanding

Allah’ Allah’ ProphetProphet

The Life Qualities The Life Qualities of Jesus in the of Jesus in the

Quran are Quran are superior than superior than Muhammad’sMuhammad’s

Comparison According to Comparison According to the Quranthe Quran

Jesus is the Christ Jesus is the Christ (anointed by God) (anointed by God) (Q.3:45; 4:171).(Q.3:45; 4:171).

Jesus is the word of Jesus is the word of God (Q.3:45; God (Q.3:45; 4:171).4:171).

Jesus is the Spirit Jesus is the Spirit of God (Q.4:171; of God (Q.4:171; 19:17; 21:91).19:17; 21:91).

But the But the Qur’an says Qur’an says no such thing no such thing about about Muhammad.Muhammad.


Quran never Quran never associates associates Jesus with Jesus with sin and evil.sin and evil.

Jesus is Jesus is holy and holy and faultless faultless (Q.19:19)(Q.19:19)..

Muhammad is not holy Muhammad is not holy and faultless; he is a and faultless; he is a sinner (Q.48:2):sinner (Q.48:2): … … If I (Muhammad) had If I (Muhammad) had

knowledge of the unseenknowledge of the unseen (God’s secrets), I should (God’s secrets), I should have multiplied all good, have multiplied all good, and and no evil should have no evil should have touched metouched me (Q.7:188) (Q.7:188)..


Quran never Quran never associates associates Jesus with Jesus with sin and evil.sin and evil.

Satan interfered with Satan interfered with Muhammad’s desire Muhammad’s desire (Q.22:52); caused him (Q.22:52); caused him to forget Allah’s signs to forget Allah’s signs (Q.6:68).(Q.6:68).

He asks for the He asks for the forgiveness of his sins forgiveness of his sins (Q.40:55).(Q.40:55).


Jesus created a bird, Jesus created a bird, raised the dead and raised the dead and healed the blind healed the blind (Q.3:49; 5:110).(Q.3:49; 5:110).

Jesus ascended into Jesus ascended into heaven (Q.3:55; heaven (Q.3:55; 4:158).4:158).

Jesus will be the sign Jesus will be the sign of the last day [He of the last day [He will come again to will come again to judge the world] judge the world] (Q.43:61)(Q.43:61)

Muhammad did not Muhammad did not create, raise the create, raise the dead or heal the dead or heal the blind.blind.

Muhammad diedMuhammad died (Q.39:30) and is (Q.39:30) and is not in heaven not in heaven (Q.31:34; 46:9; (Q.31:34; 46:9; 19:66-72).19:66-72).

Muhammad does Muhammad does not have such an not have such an authority.authority.


Jesus is Jesus is the mercy the mercy of God to of God to people people (Q.19:21; (Q.19:21; 21:91).21:91).

Muhammad is not called Muhammad is not called the mercy of God to people, the mercy of God to people, but he is called to be harsh but he is called to be harsh and kill:and kill: You who believe (Muslims), You who believe (Muslims),

kill any disbeliever who are kill any disbeliever who are close to youclose to you (relatives and (relatives and neighbors) so that they may neighbors) so that they may find out how find out how harshharsh you are. you are. Allah is with those who are Allah is with those who are pious (Q.9:123).pious (Q.9:123).

Apple Doesn't Fall Far From Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The TreeThe Tree

Muhammad is the fruit of AllahMuhammad is the fruit of Allah Lying to non-Muslims is permissible Lying to non-Muslims is permissible (Reliance (Reliance

of the Traveller, P.745)of the Traveller, P.745) Mohammed said: A man who brings peace to Mohammed said: A man who brings peace to

the people by making up good words or by the people by making up good words or by saying nice things, though untrue, does not liesaying nice things, though untrue, does not lie (Bukhari :: Volume 3 :: Book 49 :: Hadith 857)(Bukhari :: Volume 3 :: Book 49 :: Hadith 857)

Muhammad said: Use your property, your Muhammad said: Use your property, your persons and your persons and your tonguestongues in striving against in striving against the polytheists (Dawud :: Book 14 : Hadith the polytheists (Dawud :: Book 14 : Hadith 2498 )2498 )

The Bible says:The Bible says:

No lie comes from the truth No lie comes from the truth (1Jn.2:21). (1Jn.2:21).

God cannot lie (Titus 1:2).God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). The Lord detests lying lips, but he The Lord detests lying lips, but he

delights in men who are truthful delights in men who are truthful (Prov.12:22).(Prov.12:22).

It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel but every fool is quick to quarrel (Prov.20:3).(Prov.20:3).

Which One to Follow?Which One to Follow?

Muhammad, who was a sinner, Muhammad, who was a sinner, died and legitimized lying?died and legitimized lying?

OrOr Jesus, who is sinless, in heaven Jesus, who is sinless, in heaven

and hated lying?and hated lying? Which one is able to lead Which one is able to lead

people in peace and truth to people in peace and truth to heaven?heaven?

PART III:PART III:UnderstandingUnderstanding

IslamIslam

Does Islam believe in Does Islam believe in freedom so that freedom so that

people can feel free to people can feel free to choose what they choose what they

believe, and to change believe, and to change their beliefs if desired their beliefs if desired

and convinced? and convinced?

Islam gives right to Islam gives right to Muhammad more Muhammad more than Muslims, to than Muslims, to Muslim men more Muslim men more

than Muslim women, than Muslim women, and to Muslims and to Muslims more than non-more than non-

MuslimsMuslims

Muhammad and MuslimsMuhammad and Muslims

It is not for a believer, man or woman, It is not for a believer, man or woman, when a matter has been decided by when a matter has been decided by Allah and his apostle to have any Allah and his apostle to have any option about their decision: If any one option about their decision: If any one disobeys Allah and his apostle, he is disobeys Allah and his apostle, he is indeed on a clearly wrong path indeed on a clearly wrong path (Q.33:36).(Q.33:36).

Muhammad was allowed to marry nine Muhammad was allowed to marry nine wives, whereas Muslim men can have wives, whereas Muslim men can have a maximum of four.a maximum of four.

White and Black MuslimsWhite and Black Muslims

Qur’an SaysQur’an Says::

On the Day when some faces will be On the Day when some faces will be whitewhite, , and some faces will be and some faces will be blackblack: To those : To those whose faces will be black, (will be said): whose faces will be black, (will be said): "Did you reject Faith after accepting it? "Did you reject Faith after accepting it? Taste then the penalty for rejecting Faith.“ Taste then the penalty for rejecting Faith.“ But those whose faces will be white,- they But those whose faces will be white,- they will be in (the light of) Allah’s mercy: will be in (the light of) Allah’s mercy: therein to dwell (for ever) (Q.3:106-107).therein to dwell (for ever) (Q.3:106-107).

White and Black MuslimsWhite and Black Muslims

Narrated Anas bin Malik: Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's ApostleAllah's Apostle was on a journey and he was on a journey and he had a black slave had a black slave called Anjashacalled Anjasha, and he was driving the , and he was driving the camels (very fast, and there were women camels (very fast, and there were women riding on those camels). Allah's Apostle riding on those camels). Allah's Apostle said, "Waihaka (May Allah be merciful to said, "Waihaka (May Allah be merciful to you), O Anjasha! Drive slowly (the camels) you), O Anjasha! Drive slowly (the camels) with the glass vessels (women)!" (Bukhari: with the glass vessels (women)!" (Bukhari: V8, B73, H182).V8, B73, H182).

Muslim Males and FemalesMuslim Males and Females

LadiesLadies belong to inferior class (Q.2:228) belong to inferior class (Q.2:228) In inheritance shares, they get half (Q.4:11, In inheritance shares, they get half (Q.4:11,

176)176) Two ladies witness is equal to one man’s Two ladies witness is equal to one man’s

witness (Q.2:282)witness (Q.2:282) Among the Believers (Muslims) are men Among the Believers (Muslims) are men

who have been true to their covenant with who have been true to their covenant with Allah… (Q.33:23 )Allah… (Q.33:23 )

Allah has given men more [to excel] than Allah has given men more [to excel] than ladies…(Q.4:34) ladies…(Q.4:34)


Ladies must abide at home quietly Ladies must abide at home quietly (Q.33:33).(Q.33:33). If they go out they must cover If they go out they must cover

themselves so that themselves so that they will not be they will not be known more easily, and they will not be known more easily, and they will not be affrontedaffronted (Q.33:59). (Q.33:59).

Anyone (especially non-Muslims) who Anyone (especially non-Muslims) who stands against the covering must be stands against the covering must be slaughtered (Q.33:60-62).slaughtered (Q.33:60-62).


Husbands own their wives (Q.53:2).Husbands own their wives (Q.53:2). Husbands beat their wives (Q.4:34; Husbands beat their wives (Q.4:34;

38:44).38:44). (Muhammad) Do not treat your wives (Muhammad) Do not treat your wives

alike, no matter how eager you may be alike, no matter how eager you may be to do so (Q.4:129).to do so (Q.4:129).

Wives should not be saddened for Wives should not be saddened for anything you may give/tell them anything you may give/tell them (Q.33:51).(Q.33:51).


Muhammad said: When one of you Muhammad said: When one of you prays without a sutrah, prays without a sutrah, a dog, an ass, a dog, an ass, a pig, a Jew, a Magian, and a womana pig, a Jew, a Magian, and a woman cut off his prayer, but it will suffice if cut off his prayer, but it will suffice if they pass in front of him at a they pass in front of him at a distance of over a stone's throw distance of over a stone's throw ((Dawud: B2 : H704Dawud: B2 : H704). ).

Committed Muslims and Committed Muslims and Their Family MembersTheir Family Members

O ye who believe! take not for O ye who believe! take not for protectors [guardians] your fathers protectors [guardians] your fathers and your brothers if they love and your brothers if they love infidelity above Faith: if any of you infidelity above Faith: if any of you do so, they do wrong (Q.9:23). do so, they do wrong (Q.9:23).

Muslims and RelativesMuslims and Relatives

You who believe (Muslims), You who believe (Muslims), kill kill any disbeliever who are close to any disbeliever who are close to youyou (relatives and neighbors) so (relatives and neighbors) so that they may find out how that they may find out how harshharsh you are. Allah is with those who you are. Allah is with those who are pious (Q.9:123).are pious (Q.9:123).

Muslims and Non-Muslims and Non-MuslimsMuslims

Non-Muslims are unclean Non-Muslims are unclean (najis in (najis in Arabic)Arabic) (Q.9:28). (Q.9:28).

Calling a non-Muslim unclean means far Calling a non-Muslim unclean means far more than just a non-Muslim:more than just a non-Muslim: The equivalent word in Arabic for non-Muslim is The equivalent word in Arabic for non-Muslim is

“Kafir” which means those who reject Allah. “Kafir” which means those who reject Allah. A Kafir is most abused, prejudiced and hated. A Kafir is most abused, prejudiced and hated. The Quran says that a non-Muslim may be The Quran says that a non-Muslim may be

deceived, plotted against, hated, enslaved, deceived, plotted against, hated, enslaved, mocked, tortured and killed.mocked, tortured and killed.


Those who believe not in the Those who believe not in the Ayât Ayât (proofs, (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, who fabricate revelations, etc.) of Allâh, who fabricate falsehood, and it is they who are falsehood, and it is they who are liars(Q.16:105).liars(Q.16:105).

Or do you think that most of them hear or Or do you think that most of them hear or understand? They are only like cattle; nay, understand? They are only like cattle; nay, they are even farther astray from the Path. they are even farther astray from the Path. (i.e. even worst than cattle) (Q.25:44). (i.e. even worst than cattle) (Q.25:44).


For the worst of beasts are those who For the worst of beasts are those who reject Allah and will not believe in him reject Allah and will not believe in him (Q.8:55).(Q.8:55).

Those who reject Islam are dogs and Those who reject Islam are dogs and evil (Q.7:175-177).evil (Q.7:175-177).

A Jew is a monkey, pig and donkey A Jew is a monkey, pig and donkey (Q.2:65; 5:60; 62:5) and a Christian is a (Q.2:65; 5:60; 62:5) and a Christian is a monkey (Q.5:60).monkey (Q.5:60).

Muslims are the best of peoples, Muslims are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind… (Q.3:110).evolved for mankind… (Q.3:110).


And when We would destroy a township And when We would destroy a township We send commandment to its folk who live We send commandment to its folk who live at ease, and afterward they commit at ease, and afterward they commit abomination therein, and so the Word (of abomination therein, and so the Word (of doom) hath effect for it, and doom) hath effect for it, and we annihilate we annihilate it with complete annihilation it with complete annihilation (Q.17:16).(Q.17:16).

So fight them (non-Muslims) until there is So fight them (non-Muslims) until there is no more disbelief no more disbelief (in the whole world) and (in the whole world) and all submit to the religion of Allah alone all submit to the religion of Allah alone (Q.8:39). (Q.8:39).


Muslim :: Book 26 : Hadith 5389 Muslim :: Book 26 : Hadith 5389 Abu Huraira reported Allah's Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: as saying: Do not greet the Jews and Do not greet the Jews and the Christiansthe Christians before they greet you before they greet you and when you meet any one of them and when you meet any one of them on the roads force him to go to the on the roads force him to go to the narrowest part of it.narrowest part of it.

The Bible saysThe Bible says: :

There cannot be Jew nor Greek, There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus you are all one in Christ Jesus (Gal.3:28). (Gal.3:28).

Do not oppress an alien; you Do not oppress an alien; you yourselves know how it feels to be yourselves know how it feels to be aliens, because you were aliens in aliens, because you were aliens in Egypt (Ex.23:9; 22:21).Egypt (Ex.23:9; 22:21).

The Bible saysThe Bible says::

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel; The Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth leading them to a knowledge of the truth (2Tim.2:24-25).(2Tim.2:24-25).

Make every effort to live in peace with all Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy, without holiness no men and to be holy, without holiness no one will see the Lord (Heb.12:14).one will see the Lord (Heb.12:14).

Whoever does not love does not know Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love (1Jn.4:8).God, because God is love (1Jn.4:8).

Islam: a one-way religionIslam: a one-way religion

Islam is one-way religion: You are free to leave your beliefs

and join Islam, but you are not free to leave Islam.

Islam has sanctioned humiliation, invasion and death for you if you oppose or leave Islam.

Which One to Follow?Which One to Follow?

Islam that rejects freedom, gives Islam that rejects freedom, gives right to men more than women, and right to men more than women, and to Muslims more than non-Muslim?to Muslims more than non-Muslim?

OrOr To Christianity that believes in To Christianity that believes in

freedom and equal right?freedom and equal right?

PART IV:PART IV:TestimonialsTestimonials

PART V:PART V:Frequently Frequently

Asked Asked QuestionsQuestions

Questions By ChristiansQuestions By Christians

There are so many nice Muslims. There are so many nice Muslims. Why are they a part of this Islam we Why are they a part of this Islam we heard about?heard about?

Why do committed Muslims hate Why do committed Muslims hate Christians so much?Christians so much?

Islam instructs torture, persecution Islam instructs torture, persecution and the killing of converted Muslims. and the killing of converted Muslims. What can we do to stop this?What can we do to stop this?

Questions By MuslimsQuestions By Muslims Christians believe in the Trinity. Isn’t Christians believe in the Trinity. Isn’t

this three gods?this three gods? It is blasphemy to call Jesus the Son It is blasphemy to call Jesus the Son

of God. This would mean that God of God. This would mean that God has sexual desire. Does it not?has sexual desire. Does it not?

How can you call Jesus God, since he How can you call Jesus God, since he ate, slept and lived like us?ate, slept and lived like us?

God is mighty. How could he be God is mighty. How could he be crucified?crucified?

How can you support How can you support Daniel Shayesteh’s Daniel Shayesteh’s

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