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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 5 bLESSON # 5 b

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

BASIC UMMATIC CONCERNBASIC UMMATIC CONCERN

‘ ‘ DA’WAH TOWARDS AHLUL-KITAB ’ DA’WAH TOWARDS AHLUL-KITAB ’ (Comparative religion approach in Da’wah) (Comparative religion approach in Da’wah)

Understanding (MAD-’U) those we are to call : Understanding (MAD-’U) those we are to call : Brief History of ChristianityBrief History of Christianity

Updated 7 NOVEMBER 2015

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

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““Praise be to Allah Who has revealed to His Praise be to Allah Who has revealed to His

servant the Book devoid of all crookedness; an servant the Book devoid of all crookedness; an

unerringly Straight Book, meant to warn of a unerringly Straight Book, meant to warn of a

stern punishment from Allah, and to proclaim, to stern punishment from Allah, and to proclaim, to

those who believe and work righteous deeds, the those who believe and work righteous deeds, the

tiding that theirs shall be a good reward wherein tiding that theirs shall be a good reward wherein

they shall abide for ever ….”they shall abide for ever ….”

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

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“… and also to warn those who say: "Allah has taken to Himself a son,

a thing about which they have no knowledge, neither they nor their

ancestors. Dreadful is the word that comes out of their mouths. What

they utter is merely a lie.”

(Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-5)

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Among the reasons why the Qur’an was sent down, and the teachings

of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص, is “to warn those who say:

"Allah has taken to Himself a son.”

Da’wah in the context of Singapore in my experience, many would-be

converts/reverts/Balik-Islam, are mostly from the Catholics-Christian

faith or exposed to its teachings.

Therefore, you would most likely be confronted and challenged by

your family-and- friends from this previous faith.

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Therefore, what I shall present and share with you today, will be the

necessary knowledge, which, guided by Al-Qur’an, this will help to

eradicate whatever false-notion you may still have about your

previous faith, eradicate doubts and replace it with certainty of the

truth of Al-Islam.

Also it can assist in preparing ourselves and our future generation of

Muslims to become effective witnesses of Islam and hopefully become

motivated in inviting their friends and colleagues towards the truth.

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SERIES OF ADVICE FROM:



““And And do not saydo not say, "[God is] a trinity". , "[God is] a trinity".

DesistDesist [from this assertion] for your own good. [from this assertion] for your own good.

God (Allah) is but One God … ”God (Allah) is but One God … ”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171))

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“ “ Far be it from His glory Far be it from His glory that He should have a son. that He should have a son.

To Him belongs To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the heavens and

whatever is on the earth. And whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah sufficient is Allah as as

Disposer of affairs.”Disposer of affairs.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171))

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“And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of

Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as

deities besides Allah?'"

He (Jesus) will say, "Exalted are You! It was not for me to say

that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have

known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know

what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of

the unseen.”

(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 116)

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“And who would be averse to the religion of Abraham except

one who makes a fool of himself. And We had chosen him in

this world, and indeed he, in the Hereafter, will be among the

righteous.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 130)

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““They say, "Be Jews or Christians [so] you will be guided." They say, "Be Jews or Christians [so] you will be guided."

Say, "Say, "Rather, [we follow] the religion of AbrahamRather, [we follow] the religion of Abraham, ,

inclining toward truth, and he was not of the polytheists.”inclining toward truth, and he was not of the polytheists.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 135Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 135))

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Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the

Descendants were Jews or Christians? Say, "Are you more knowing or Descendants were Jews or Christians? Say, "Are you more knowing or

is Allah?" And who is more unjust than one who conceals a testimony is Allah?" And who is more unjust than one who conceals a testimony

he has from Allah? And Allah is not unaware of what you do. “he has from Allah? And Allah is not unaware of what you do. “

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You acknowledge Jesus’ birth was You acknowledge Jesus’ birth was without any biological father. So his without any biological father. So his father must be God, and said so that he father must be God, and said so that he is the “son of God”is the “son of God”


Man’s mind is finite whereas God is Man’s mind is finite whereas God is infinite. Therefore human finite infinite. Therefore human finite reasoning cannot be used to reasoning cannot be used to comprehend the divine ‘Triune comprehend the divine ‘Triune Godhead’ Godhead’

Trinity is a mystery Trinity is a mystery

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From the Islamic From the Islamic perspective with some perspective with some historical references historical references

NOW TO CONTINUE

Not merely the Islamic perspective but acknowledged too by other historians, theologians and objective scholars.



WHEN AND HOW THE TERM WHEN AND HOW THE TERM “CHRISTIANITY” CAME ABOUT?“CHRISTIANITY” CAME ABOUT?

Jesus a.s. was sent to the Israelite (Bani Israel).

“ He (Jesus) answered: ‘I was sent only to the lost

sheep of the House of Israel’ ” (Mathew:15:24)



Jesus a.s. was sent in continuation of prophethood amongst the

Israelite (Bani Israel) and enjoined them to follow the Law.

“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the

prophets, I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For

truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an

iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is

accomplished.”(Mathew:5:17)

Jesus a.s. spoke “Aramaic” (a Hebrew

dialect) almost similar to Arabic.



He was referred to with the title “Messiah”

(Hebrew) which is the equivalent to “al-Maseeh”

in Arabic - in both languages it means “the

anointed one” from the root word ‘masaha’ – i.e.

“to wipe, rub over with, anoint”.



The word “messiah” was later translated into Greek

which is “Kristos” (which has the meaning of ‘the

anointed’). And from this Greek word it was kept in

use, even in English with the Latinized spelling

“Christ”. From this we get the word “Christians”.



we are told that many years after Jesus time (circa 100 CE),

at a place called Antioch, the remnant followers of Jesus, was

ridiculed, persecuted and mocked by their enemies. These

Greek people started to refer them (followers of the prophet

Jesus a.s. at that time) as “these are Christians”, implying

wrongly that they “worshipped Jesus” – whereas they were of

the Judaic tradition that believed in monotheism (One God).





25 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 26 and and

when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And

it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled

themselves with the church, and taught much people. And themselves with the church, and taught much people. And

the the disciples were called Christians first in Antiochdisciples were called Christians first in Antioch..

Acts 11 : 25-26Acts 11 : 25-26Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

“… the real founder of Christianity is actually Paul…”



(Michael S Hart “The 10 Most influential personality in History”)

Jesus a.s. came for the Jews but Paul was interested to

popularize this teaching amongst the Hellenized world

(Romans and Greek). Scholars considered him to be a

Hellenized Jew (i.e. a Jew strongly influenced by Greek

culture and ways of life).

He was not amongst the original disciples of Jesus. He

was originally a persecutor but then later converted,

claiming to have seen a ‘vision’.





12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and

commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, I saw in the

way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining

round about me and them which journeyed with me. 14 And when

we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me,

and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou

me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who

art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.

Acts 26Acts 26Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

His claim



16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee

for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of

these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the

which I will appear unto thee; 17 delivering thee from the people,

and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 to open

their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the

power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of

sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith

that is in me.Acts 26Acts 26

Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

His claim

After Paul’s ‘conversion’ to this religion, he offered

interpretations of what the religion should be, which

included changing the Jewish ways with that of Greek

and Roman ideas to gain converts amongst the gentiles

(non-Jews).





5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of

God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh

vengeance? (I speak as a man) 6 God forbid: for then how

shall God judge the world? 7 For if the truth of God hath

more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I

also judged as a sinner? 8 And not rather, (as we be

slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let

us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

Romans 3 : 5-8Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

His admission

The strictly monotheistic faith of the religion

amongst the Bani Israel were compromised into

adapting and adopting the Trinitarian belief and

other practices of the pagan Mediterranean

religions of the Greek, Roman, Persian and Egyptian.



Thus we saw a split amongst those

who claimed to be the followers of Jesus’

teachings.




In 325 CE, the conflict between the Unitarian

versus the *Pauline Trinitarian was ruthlessly

ended by the decree of king Constantine at the

Council of Nicea.

* Pauline – from teachings of Paul


Through subsequent Synods and Councils organized by

the Church, new creed and beliefs were adopted.

Those who opposed the Church’s ruling were condemned

as heretics and persecuted. Thus Pauline doctrines became

dominant.



Jesus a.s. Hawaariyuun r.m.

true followers accepted

Prophet Muhammad’s s.a.w. coming as fulfilment ofJesus’ a.s. prophecy

innovations by Paul leading to split between “Unitarian” and “Trinitarian”

Paul’s (a Hellenized Jew - Saul) “conversion” (circa 100 A.D.)

Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire Western Roman Empire(Decline of Byzantine Empire) (Orthodox Church) (Roman Catholic) Headed by: Patriach Headed by: Pope


Christianity created by Paul leading to the triumph of the “Trinitarian” theology

Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire Western Roman Empire

(Decline of Byzantine Empire) (Orthodox Church) (Roman Catholic)Headed by: Patriarch

Headed by: PopeSyrian, Coptics ,Greek,Maronite, etc. (Roman Catholic became dominant)

Protestant movement - Roman Catholic - “started by a monk named Martin Luther.”

- “Anglican - break away from Pope’s rule”- others viz. Methodist, Dutch Reform etc.- “The Born again movements: viz. Pentecostal, Assembly of God, etc- cult movements : Moonies, Jehovah Witness, Mormons etc


1) First Council of Nicaea (325CE)

2) First Council of Constantinople (381CE)

3) Council of Ephesus (431CE)

4) Council of Chalcedon (451CE)

5) Second Council of Constantinople (553CE)

6) Third Council of Constantinople (680CE)

7) Second Council of Nicaea (787CE)

These seven ecumenical councils are:



“Say: ‘O People of the Book! Come unto that tenet which we

and you hold in common: that we shall worship none but Allah

(the One and only God), and that we shall not ascribe divinity

to any besides Him, and that we shall not take human beings

for our lords besides Allah.”

(Qur’an: Surah aa-li ‘Imraan: 3: 64)


“Are you actually following the religion of

Jesus?”

“What was the religion that Jesus preached?”

“And if he were to come back today, who will

he recognize as people belonging to his flock?” –

“Christians or Muslims?”


Jesus a.s. followed the law. Even in dietary rules for

example he abstained from eating and touching of the flesh

of swine.


“These are the living things which you shall not eat …. And

the swine … of their flesh you shall not eat, and their

carcasses you shall not touch; they are unclean to you.

(Leviticus:11:8)

Jesus a.s. followed the law. Even in dietary rules for

example he abstained from eating and touching of the flesh

of swine.


“These are the living things which you shall not eat …. And

the swine … of their flesh you shall not eat, and their

carcasses you shall not touch; they are unclean to you.

(Leviticus:11:8)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?

Jesus a.s. follow the law. One of the important

commandment (a covenant) for all male Jews was to be

circumcised.


“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he

was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was

conceived in the womb.”

(Luke:2:21)

Jesus a.s. follow the law. One of the important

commandment (a covenant) for all male Jews was to be

circumcised.


“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he

was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was

conceived in the womb.”

(Luke:2:21)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?

Jesus a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And the manner

of his praying was described:


“Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and

he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go yonder to pray…..

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, ‘My

Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless

not as I will, but as thou wilt’ ”

(Mathew:26:36-40)

Just like the prophets of old their manner of praying

was also described:


“Then Abram (Abraham) fell on his face …”

(Genesis : 17 : 3)


was also described:


“Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of

the assembly to the door of the tent of meeting, and

fell on their faces …”

(Numbers 20: 6)


was also described:


“Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of

the assembly to the door of the tent of meeting, and

fell on their faces …”

(Numbers 20: 6)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?

It was the practice of Jesus a.s. and his disciples to

greet one another with a standard greeting of peace

“Shalomalekum”:


“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week,

the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of

the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to

them “Peace be with you”..”

(John:20:19)

It was the practice of Jesus a.s. and his disciples to

greet one another with a standard greeting of peace

“Shalomalekum”:


“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week,

the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of

the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to

them “Peace be with you”..”

(John:20:19)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?

Jesus a.s. never teaches “Trinity” but rather he affirmed

the continuous message of all prophets from God i.e.

“Tauheed”:


“And one of the scribes come up and asked him,

‘Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus

answered ‘Hear O Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is

One!”

(Mark 12: 28-29)



“Tauheed”:





One!”

(Mark 12: 28-29)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?



“Tauheed”:





One!”

(Mark 12: 28-29)

Who still o

bserves this?

Christians o

r Muslim

s?

WALLAAHU A’-LAMTO BE CONTINUED - INSHA-ALLAH

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