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The Basic QuestionThe Basic Question

How do I know what the basic teachings of How do I know what the basic teachings of Christianity and Islam are?Christianity and Islam are?

Should I ask practitioners?Should I ask practitioners? Which sect?Which sect?

Should I ask leaders and scholars?Should I ask leaders and scholars? Which school of thought? Whose legal opinions?Which school of thought? Whose legal opinions?

Should I read?Should I read? Which sources?Which sources?

Conclusion: I must go to the core first and Conclusion: I must go to the core first and foremost, and that is the holy books foremost, and that is the holy books themselves.themselves.

Primary source: an original Primary source: an original information source that was created information source that was created

at or near the at or near the timetime of the events of the events studied, by a known studied, by a known authorauthor

The primary sources in Christianity: the The primary sources in Christianity: the BibleBible

The primary sources in Islam: the Quran The primary sources in Islam: the Quran and Sunnahand Sunnah

The Bible (OT)The Bible (OT)The following books of the Bible are of unknown The following books of the Bible are of unknown

authorship:authorship: GenesisGenesis Exodus Exodus Leviticus Leviticus Numbers Numbers DeuteronomyDeuteronomy JoshuaJoshuaThe first 4 books are traditionally assumed to have been The first 4 books are traditionally assumed to have been

written by Moses, though his authorship is not claimed written by Moses, though his authorship is not claimed internally. Since Deuteronomy records the death of internally. Since Deuteronomy records the death of Moses, it seems unlikely that he wrote it.Moses, it seems unlikely that he wrote it. Similarly,Similarly, the the book of Joshua describes his death at the end, and book of Joshua describes his death at the end, and includes in the middle an incident the occurred after includes in the middle an incident the occurred after Joshua's death. (15:13-19; cf. Judges 1:1, 9-15) Joshua's death. (15:13-19; cf. Judges 1:1, 9-15)

The Bible (OT)The Bible (OT)The following books are also of unknown authorship:The following books are also of unknown authorship: Judges (c. 10th century BC) Judges (c. 10th century BC) Ruth (c. 10th century BC) Ruth (c. 10th century BC) 1-2 Samuel (8th-6th century BC) 1-2 Samuel (8th-6th century BC) 1-2 Kings (6th-5th century BC) 1-2 Kings (6th-5th century BC) 1-2 Chronicles (400 BC would be the earliest possible 1-2 Chronicles (400 BC would be the earliest possible

date for composition) date for composition) Esther (5th century BC) Esther (5th century BC) Job (c. 10th century BC at the earliest) Job (c. 10th century BC at the earliest) Lamentations (traditionally ascribed to Jeremiah, but Lamentations (traditionally ascribed to Jeremiah, but

there is no evidence to support this belief). there is no evidence to support this belief).

The Bible (OT)The Bible (OT)

The following books have been written by The following books have been written by more than one author, as indicated by the more than one author, as indicated by the texts themselves:texts themselves:

Psalms (Moses, Ethan, Heman, Solomon, Psalms (Moses, Ethan, Heman, Solomon, David, Jeremiah, Hezekia, Ezra & others)David, Jeremiah, Hezekia, Ezra & others)

ProverbsProverbs (Solomon, Agur, Lemuel, (Solomon, Agur, Lemuel, Hezekiah’s men and a person or people Hezekiah’s men and a person or people called “the wise”)called “the wise”)

The Bible (OT)The Bible (OT)The following books’ authors are indicated by their titlesThe following books’ authors are indicated by their titles::

IsaiahIsaiahJeremiahJeremiahEzekielEzekielDanielDanielHoseaHoseaJoelJoelAmos Amos

ObadiahObadiahJonahJonahMicahMicahNahumNahumHaggaiHaggaiZechariah Zechariah

The Bible (NT)The Bible (NT)

Matthew (between AD 55 and 75) Matthew (between AD 55 and 75) Mark, attributed to John Mark Mark, attributed to John Mark

(probably before AD 70) (probably before AD 70) Luke, (probably before AD 60) Luke, (probably before AD 60) John (probably between AD 85 John (probably between AD 85

and 90)and 90)Acts (attributed to Luke)Acts (attributed to Luke)

Bible (NT)Bible (NT)The following 14 books are attributed to Paul (50 - 67 AD)The following 14 books are attributed to Paul (50 - 67 AD)::

Romans Romans 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Galatians Ephesians Ephesians Philippians Philippians Colossians Colossians

1 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 2 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Titus Philemon Philemon HebrewsHebrews

Bible (NT)Bible (NT)The following books’ authors are indicated by their The following books’ authors are indicated by their

titles (45-90 AD):titles (45-90 AD): James James 1 Peter 1 Peter 2 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 1 John 2 John 2 John 3 John 3 John Jude Jude Revelation (attributed to John) Revelation (attributed to John)

The Bible is perhaps the only primary The Bible is perhaps the only primary source of Christian teachingssource of Christian teachings

From which part of the Bible should I extract From which part of the Bible should I extract the teachings of Christianity?the teachings of Christianity?

The OT (before Christ?) (at least 22 The OT (before Christ?) (at least 22 known authors, plus15 books of unknown known authors, plus15 books of unknown authorship, over a time span of at least authorship, over a time span of at least 1000 years.)1000 years.)

The NT (at least 9 authors starting 45 The NT (at least 9 authors starting 45 years after Jesus’ ascension)years after Jesus’ ascension)

Which version?Which version?

The Quran is the most important The Quran is the most important primary source of Islamic teachingsprimary source of Islamic teachings

Revealed 610-633, its historic authenticity is verified by Revealed 610-633, its historic authenticity is verified by scholars of many faithsscholars of many faiths

Original written Quran is on display in Topkapi Palace, TurkeyOriginal written Quran is on display in Topkapi Palace, Turkey It is written in first person from the Creator’s point of view.It is written in first person from the Creator’s point of view.

One Arabic version used across the globeOne Arabic version used across the globe Various translations, each with merits and faults. Various translations, each with merits and faults.

The original Arabic language is the necessary The original Arabic language is the necessary referent. referent.

The hadith are the only other The hadith are the only other primary source Islamic teachingsprimary source Islamic teachings

Includes the sayings, doings, and tacit approvals Includes the sayings, doings, and tacit approvals of Prophet Muhammad. of Prophet Muhammad.

Observed during his lifetime, transmitted orally Observed during his lifetime, transmitted orally and recorded in writing through rigorous and recorded in writing through rigorous methodology about 300 years after his death.methodology about 300 years after his death.

An important source of information and guidance An important source of information and guidance for Muslims, second only to the Quran.for Muslims, second only to the Quran.

The hadith showed how Muhammad interpreted The hadith showed how Muhammad interpreted and practiced the divine revelation, in which he is and practiced the divine revelation, in which he is said to be an “excellent model” with an “exalted said to be an “excellent model” with an “exalted moral character.” (33:21; 68:4)moral character.” (33:21; 68:4)

Common TeachingsCommon Teachings The Quran and hadith will be used as a basis The Quran and hadith will be used as a basis

for comparison, since the six articles of faith for comparison, since the six articles of faith and the five distinguishing acts of worship are and the five distinguishing acts of worship are clearly defined and agreed upon by all clearly defined and agreed upon by all Muslims from all sects.Muslims from all sects.

For Christian teachings, the New Testament For Christian teachings, the New Testament are referred to as much as possible.are referred to as much as possible.

My question: Are there clearly defined articles My question: Are there clearly defined articles of faith and specific acts of worship in of faith and specific acts of worship in Christian teachings? Are they widely known?Christian teachings? Are they widely known?

The six articles of faith in IslamThe six articles of faith in Islam

Belief in one Deity Belief in one Deity Belief in angelsBelief in angelsBelief in all of God’s prophets Belief in all of God’s prophets Belief in all the scriptures sent by GodBelief in all the scriptures sent by GodBelief in God’s knowledge of and power Belief in God’s knowledge of and power

over all thingsover all thingsBelief in the Hereafter, including Paradise Belief in the Hereafter, including Paradise

and Hellfire.and Hellfire.

God as the only DeityGod as the only Deity Quran 2:255: The God! There is no deity except Him, Quran 2:255: The God! There is no deity except Him,

the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence…” the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence…” (2:165) “There are people who set up equals with God and adore them with the adoration due to God; they love them as they should love God. But those who [truly] believe are stronger in their love for God…(2:165)

Mark 12:28-30: (A teacher of the Law asked) "Which Mark 12:28-30: (A teacher of the Law asked) "Which commandment is the most important of all?" Jesus commandment is the most important of all?" Jesus replied, "The most important one is this: "Listen, Israel! replied, "The most important one is this: "Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength." your mind, and with all your strength."

AngelsAngelsThe Quran describes them as spirits The Quran describes them as spirits

created by God who carry out duties created by God who carry out duties assigned by Him with absolute obedience, assigned by Him with absolute obedience, such as recording our words and deeds, such as recording our words and deeds, guarding us,guarding us, taking our souls at death, taking our souls at death,

praising God, asking forgiveness for those praising God, asking forgiveness for those on earth, and conveying messages to on earth, and conveying messages to prophets and the Virgin Mary.prophets and the Virgin Mary.

Similar characteristics in OT and NTSimilar characteristics in OT and NT

Quranic / Biblical versesQuranic / Biblical versesQuran 6:61: …He sends over you Quran 6:61: …He sends over you

guardian angels until, when death comes guardian angels until, when death comes to one of you, Our messengers [angels] to one of you, Our messengers [angels] take him…take him…

Quran 86:4: There is no soul but that it Quran 86:4: There is no soul but that it has over it a protector [angel]. has over it a protector [angel].

Exodus 23:20 I am sending an angel Exodus 23:20 I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have and to bring you to the place I have prepared.prepared.

Quran 42:5: …The angels exalt [God] with Quran 42:5: …The angels exalt [God] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth…those on earth…

Revelations 7: 11: All the angels were Revelations 7: 11: All the angels were standing around the throne and around the standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God. and worshiped God.

Luke 15:10: …The angels of God rejoice Luke 15:10: …The angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents. over one sinner who repents.

Quranic / Biblical versesQuranic / Biblical verses

Quran 3:39: So the angels called him Quran 3:39: So the angels called him [Zechariah] while he was standing in prayer in [Zechariah] while he was standing in prayer in the chamber, ‘Indeed, God gives you good the chamber, ‘Indeed, God gives you good tidings of John…’tidings of John…’

Luke 1:11-13: Then an angel of the Lord Luke 1:11-13: Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.… The angel said to him: "Do altar of incense.… The angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.and you are to give him the name John.

Verses about Mary in Quran and NTVerses about Mary in Quran and NT are similar.are similar.

Quranic / Biblical versesQuranic / Biblical verses

ProphetsProphetsThe Muslim believes in all prophets of God The Muslim believes in all prophets of God

who were sent at different times to their who were sent at different times to their people to lead them to the path of God. The people to lead them to the path of God. The Quran says, "We sent no messenger before Quran says, "We sent no messenger before you [O Muhammad] without revealing to you [O Muhammad] without revealing to him: There is no god but Me so worship him: There is no god but Me so worship Me." (21:25). The Quran says that the Me." (21:25). The Quran says that the faithful believe "in God, His angels, His faithful believe "in God, His angels, His books and His messengers, [saying], ‘We books and His messengers, [saying], ‘We make no distinction between any of His make no distinction between any of His messengers…’” (2:285)messengers…’” (2:285)

The Names of Prophets Common The Names of Prophets Common between the Quran and Biblebetween the Quran and Bible

AdamAdam Enoch (Idris)Enoch (Idris) Noah (Nuh)Noah (Nuh) Salih Salih Abraham (Ibrahim)Abraham (Ibrahim) Ismail (Ishmael)Ismail (Ishmael) Issac (Ishaq)Issac (Ishaq) Lot (Lut)Lot (Lut) Jacob (Yacub)Jacob (Yacub) Joseph (Yusuf)Joseph (Yusuf) Job (Ayub)Job (Ayub)

Moses (Musa)Moses (Musa) Ezekiel (Thul-kifl)Ezekiel (Thul-kifl) David (Dawud)David (Dawud) Solomon (Sulaiman)Solomon (Sulaiman) EliasElias Elisha (Al-Yasa)Elisha (Al-Yasa) Jonah (Yunus)Jonah (Yunus) ZachariahZachariah John (Yahya)John (Yahya) [Jesus] (Esa) *[Jesus] (Esa) * [Muhammad] *[Muhammad] *

*Jesus is rejected by Jews; Muhammad is rejected by Christians and Jews.

Scripture or books revealed by God Scripture or books revealed by God (as indicated by Quranic verses)(as indicated by Quranic verses)

The scripture of Abraham (4:54, 87:19)

● The Torah – revealed to Moses (11:110, 48:29)

●Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (?)Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (?)

●The Psalms of David (which parts are his?) (17:55)

●The Gospel – revealed to Jesus (57:27)

The Quran – revealed to Muhammad (12:2)

Quran 57:22: “Nothing occurs, either in the Quran 57:22: “Nothing occurs, either in the earth or in yourselves, without it being in a earth or in yourselves, without it being in a Book before We make it happen. That is Book before We make it happen. That is something easy for God.”something easy for God.”

John 1:3 Through Him all things were made; John 1:3 Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been without Him nothing was made that has been made. made.

1Corinthians 7: So neither he who plants nor 1Corinthians 7: So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. makes things grow.

God’s knowledge and powerGod’s knowledge and power

Accountability before GodAccountability before God Quran 21:47: Not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the Quran 21:47: Not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the

least. And if there be (no more than) the weight of a least. And if there be (no more than) the weight of a mustard seed We will bring it (to account). mustard seed We will bring it (to account).

Mathew 12:33: And you can be sure than on the Mathew 12:33: And you can be sure than on the Judgment Day everyone will have to give account of Judgment Day everyone will have to give account of every useless word he has ever spoken. Your words will every useless word he has ever spoken. Your words will be used to judge you – to declare you either innocent or be used to judge you – to declare you either innocent or guilty.guilty.

Mark 5:28-29: …All who are in their graves will hear his Mark 5:28-29: …All who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out--those who have done good will rise voice and come out--those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. condemned.

Revelations 21:8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the Revelations 21:8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars--their place practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars--their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

Belief in the HereafterBelief in the Hereafter ““Every soul will taste death, and you will be given your Every soul will taste death, and you will be given your

compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who escapes the Fire and is admitted to Paradise has achieved escapes the Fire and is admitted to Paradise has achieved [a great achievement]. And what is the life of this world [a great achievement]. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of illusion?” (3:185 + many)except the enjoyment of illusion?” (3:185 + many)

Matthew 13: 41-43: This is how it will be at the end of the Matthew 13: 41-43: This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Mathew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your Mathew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven …. 6:20 But store up for yourselves reward in heaven …. 6:20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy…destroy…

All divinely revealed faiths promoteAll divinely revealed faiths promote

kindnesskindnessmodestymodestycompassioncompassionjusticejustice

generositygenerosityhonestyhonestylovelovebrotherhood.brotherhood.

But there are specific acts of worship that God expects from Muslims:

Main Acts of Worship in IslamMain Acts of Worship in IslamThe testimony of faith is a pledge and a The testimony of faith is a pledge and a

commitment to God to submit to His will.commitment to God to submit to His will.Prayer is worship with the body, mind, Prayer is worship with the body, mind,

voice and heart at regular intervals.voice and heart at regular intervals.Fasting is an annual month-long course in Fasting is an annual month-long course in

self-discipline, compassion and gratitude.self-discipline, compassion and gratitude.Zakat is compulsory charity that trains us Zakat is compulsory charity that trains us

to share with the disadvantaged.to share with the disadvantaged.Pilgrimage is an answer to God’s eternal Pilgrimage is an answer to God’s eternal

call to the first house of worship.call to the first house of worship.

PrayerPrayer Quran 20:14: I am God! There is no god but Quran 20:14: I am God! There is no god but

Me, so worship Me and perform prayer to Me, so worship Me and perform prayer to remember Me. remember Me.

Mathew 26:36 Then Jesus went with his Mathew 26:36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 39 Going a little farther, he fell with his pray." 39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed…face to the ground and prayed…

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

FastingFasting Quran 2:183: Fasting has been prescribed for Quran 2:183: Fasting has been prescribed for

you as it was prescribed for those before you so you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may learn God-consciousness. that you may learn God-consciousness.

Mathew 9:14 Then John's disciples came and Mathew 9:14 Then John's disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" fast, but your disciples do not fast?"

Luke 2:37 (about a prophetess who) was a Luke 2:37 (about a prophetess who) was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. and praying.

AlmsAlms Quran 9:60: Zakat is for the poor and needy, freeing Quran 9:60: Zakat is for the poor and needy, freeing

slaves, those in debt, travelers, etc. “a legal obligation slaves, those in debt, travelers, etc. “a legal obligation from God.”from God.”

Quran 2:219: They ask what they should spend in charity. Quran 2:219: They ask what they should spend in charity. Say, "The excess (ie, what is beyond your needs)”. Say, "The excess (ie, what is beyond your needs)”.

1Timothy 5:8: If anyone does not provide for his relatives, 1Timothy 5:8: If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Luke 3:11: John answered, "The man with two tunics Luke 3:11: John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." has food should do the same."

Acts 10:2: He and all his family were devout and God-Acts 10:2: He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. to God regularly.

Conclusion 1Conclusion 1The New Testament shows many The New Testament shows many

similarities to Islam’s major beliefs:similarities to Islam’s major beliefs:

God is one, Creator of everything, knowing all God is one, Creator of everything, knowing all things and having power over all things.things and having power over all things.

Prophets and scriptureProphets and scriptureAngelsAngelsAccountabilityAccountabilityHereafter (Paradise and Hell)Hereafter (Paradise and Hell)

Conclusion 2Conclusion 2

The New Testament shows similarities to The New Testament shows similarities to acts of worship in Islam:acts of worship in Islam:

PrayerPrayerFastingFastingAlmsAlmsThe minimum amount that a believer should The minimum amount that a believer should

observe is specified in the Quran and observe is specified in the Quran and hadith, whereas it is not in the Bible.hadith, whereas it is not in the Bible.

A final comparisonA final comparison

Quran Quran 19:29-32:19:29-32:

Jesus said, “Indeed, I am the servant of Jesus said, “Indeed, I am the servant of God. He has given me the Scripture and God. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet. And he has made made me a prophet. And he has made me blessed wherever I am and has me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and alms as long enjoined upon me prayer and alms as long as I remain alive. And he made me dutiful as I remain alive. And he made me dutiful to my mother…”to my mother…”

““Prophet” Jesus in Biblical VersesProphet” Jesus in Biblical Verses Mathew 13:57: And so they rejected him (in Nazareth). Mathew 13:57: And so they rejected him (in Nazareth).

Jesus said to them, "A prophet is respected everywhere Jesus said to them, "A prophet is respected everywhere except in his home town and by his own family.“except in his home town and by his own family.“

Mathew 21:10-11: When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole Mathew 21:10-11: When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was thrown into an uproar. Who is he? The people city was thrown into an uproar. Who is he? The people asked. "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee," asked. "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee," the crowds answered.the crowds answered.

Mathew 21:45: The chief priests and the Pharisees heard Mathew 21:45: The chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus' parables and knew that he was talking about them, so Jesus' parables and knew that he was talking about them, so they tried to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowds they tried to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowds who considered Jesus to be a prophet.“who considered Jesus to be a prophet.“

Luke 7:16: (After Jesus brought a dead man to life) They Luke 7:16: (After Jesus brought a dead man to life) They were all filled with fear and praised God. "A great prophet has were all filled with fear and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us!" they said. appeared among us!" they said.

Luke 24:19: "…Jesus of Nazareth…This man was a prophet Luke 24:19: "…Jesus of Nazareth…This man was a prophet and was considered by God and by all the people to be and was considered by God and by all the people to be powerful in everything he said and did." powerful in everything he said and did."

The main difference between The main difference between Christianity and IslamChristianity and Islam

Quran 4:171:Quran 4:171:“…“…The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary,

was but a messenger of God and His word was but a messenger of God and His word which He cast into Mary and a soul from which He cast into Mary and a soul from Him. So believe in God and His Him. So believe in God and His messengers, and do not say “three”; messengers, and do not say “three”; desist, it is better for you. Indeed, God is desist, it is better for you. Indeed, God is but one god. Exalted is He above having but one god. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. heavens and whatever is on the earth. Sufficient is God as an authority…”Sufficient is God as an authority…”

Common Teachings:Common Teachings:Christianity and IslamChristianity and Islam

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Jesus’ MiraclesJesus’ Miracles

“Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in that I design for you from clay (that which is) like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by God’s permission. And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead – by God’s permission. And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers.” (Quran 3: 49)

Prophetic traditions about JesusProphetic traditions about Jesus

In more than 50 hadith, Muhammad is In more than 50 hadith, Muhammad is recorded as indicating that Jesus will recorded as indicating that Jesus will return to Earth, rule the people return to Earth, rule the people according to the Qur'an, fight and kill according to the Qur'an, fight and kill the Antichrist, and usher in an era of the Antichrist, and usher in an era of peace and abundance for the whole peace and abundance for the whole world. He will live on earth for 40 world. He will live on earth for 40 years. Muslims will pray for him at his years. Muslims will pray for him at his funeral.funeral.