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~ 2nd Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus,

whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye

have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted,

ye might well bear with him.~ Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are

so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ

unto another gospel

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What this is NOT

What this IS

• 1 Peter 3:15-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always

to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they

speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your

good conversation in Christ.• Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongeth

to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses

exercised to discern both good and evil.

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• “Indeed, the slaughter of innocents is an honorable Islamic practice. In its war against Iraq, the Islamic rebublic of Iran, under the direction of

religious leaders, cleared minefields by using thousands of young schoolboys to walk along in

front of troops and tanks. In one minefield alone, in 1982, about 5000 children were torn to bits

exploding the mines so that the army could move across the cleared path. Such fanatical sacrifice of life is considered to be the highest achievement in Islam. As the Ayatollah Khomeini explained ‘The purest joy in Islam is to kill and be killed’. Both

options hold promise of paradise”- A Cup of Trembling- Dave Hunt

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The Founder

Muhammad Ibn Abd Allah

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The Founder

Muhammad Ibn Abd Allah

* Kadijah* Abu Bakr

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The Authorities

“Quran” (Koran) The Sunnah

(Hadith) All “Prophets” and “Scriptures”

Rulers of Islamic Nations

Muslim Families

• “Muhammad made up fictional speeches of people in the Bible using such words as ‘Muslim’ and ‘Islam’(Surah 5:3,61:7-etc) which were not in he language of the people supposedly quoted at

that time. All of the speeches attributed to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Noah, Moses, Mary, Jesus,

etc. contain words and phrases which clearly reveal that the alleged conversations are frauds”

– The Islamic Invasion- Robert Morey

The Unnatural Elements

Unexplainable UnityLENGTH OF TIME

•The Bible was written over a period of more than 1500

years.•Over 60 generations of people.

Unexplainable UnityThe many

AUTHORS•There were over 40 different authors from

every walk of life.

Unexplainable UnityThe many

BACKGROUNDS•Moses was an Egyptian prince.•Joshua was a soldier.•Samuel was a priest.•David was a king.•Esther was queen.

•Ruth was a housewife.

Unexplainable UnityThe many

BACKGROUNDS•Job was a rich farmer.•Amos was poor farmer.•Ezra was a scribe.

•Isaiah was a prophet.•Daniel was prime minister.•Nehemiah was a cupbearer.

Unexplainable UnityThe many

BACKGROUNDS•Matthew was a tax collector.•Mark was an evangelist.•Luke was a physician.

•John was a wealthy fisherman.•Peter was a poor fisherman.

•Jude and James were carpenters.

Unexplainable UnityThe many

BACKGROUNDS•Paul was a tentmaker.The many PLACES

•They wrote from all kinds of different places…on 3 different continents!

Unexplainable UnityLANGUAGES

•The Bible was written in 3 different languages…

Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic

Unexplainable UnityTIMES

•Some wrote in PEACE•Some wrote in WAR

Unexplainable UnityMOODS

•Some wrote in the heights of JOY, and some wrote in

the depths of SORROW

Unexplainable UnitySUBJECTS

•They wrote on hundreds and hundreds of different

subjects…

Unexplainable UnitySUBJECTS

•They wrote on hundreds and hundreds of

different subjects… yet from beginning to end, you have ONE unfolding story from

Genesis to Revelation.

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The Authorities

“Quran” (Koran) The Sunnah

(Hadith) All “Prophets” and “Scriptures”

Rulers of Islamic Nations

Muslim Families

• “The best method of earning blessings , both spiritual and temporal. If victory is won, there is enormous booty of a country, which cannot be

equaled to any other source of income. If there is defeat or death, there is everlasting paradise-

Mishkat Masabih, Vol II, p 253” – The Hadith on Jihad

• “Those who believe in the Quran. And those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians

and the Sabians, any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord on them shall be no fear,

nor shall they grieve” – Quran 2:62

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The Authorities

“Quran” (Koran) The Sunnah

(Hadith) All “Prophets” and “Scriptures”

Rulers of Islamic Nations

Muslim Families

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The Message

Islam means “to surrender”

Conversion is when one surrenders to

tenants Day of Judgment

Barzakh New heaven and

new earth All “earned”

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The Ordinances

To bear witness to the Oneness of God and the

Messengership of Muhammad in a meaningful

committal way To observe the daily prayers regularly (5x)

To pay religious taxes (zakah)

Keep the fast of Ramadan Make a pilgrimage to

Mecca at least once (hajj)

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The Structure

Very Political

• “Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah

loveth not aggressors. And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places

whence they drove you out…But if they desist, then lo! Allah is forgiving, Merciful”

– Quran Surah 9:29,41

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The Officers

IMAMo5 daily calls to

prayeroSermon on

Friday

• There are more than 1.5 billion Muslims in the world, and each time they pray, they turn their faces in one direction, towards Mecca. The Islamic term for this direction is qibla.

When a Muslim prepares to pray, no matter where he is, he turns towards the qibla, the direction of the Kaba. The Kaba is a small

cube shaped building in the courtyard of the mosque known as Masjid Al Haram, in the

city of Mecca, in the country of Saudi Arabia.

• “For every nation there is a direction to which they face (in their prayers). So hasten towards all that is good. Wheresoever you may be, God will bring you together (on the Day of Resurrection). Truly,

God is Able to do all things. And from wheresoever you start forth (for prayers), turn

your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-al-Haram (at Mecca), that is indeed the truth from your Lord. And God is not unaware of what you

do.” (Quran 2:148-149)

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The Purpose

Follow the 5 pillars of faith and earn a place in paradise

• “Slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them, and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way

free. Lo! Allah is forgiving, Merciful” (Quran- Surah 9:5)

• “Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe no n Allah nor the Last Day…Go forth, light armed- and heavy-armed, and strive

with your wealth and your lives in the way of Allah” (Quran- Surah 9:29,41)

• “Those who believe do battle for the cause of Allah; and those who

disbelieve do battle for the cause of idols. So fight the minions of the

devil ” (Quran- Surah 4:76)

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The Finances

Supported by the Islamic

states economies Muslim

Faithful

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The Atmosphere

Fearful and

Religious

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The Doctrine

Political and

Intolerant

• “The mosque is often the starting place for demonstrations and political

revolution, and the Friday sermon is no only a religious practice but it often

fervently calls upon the faithful to take political action in the name of Allah”

– Abd-al-Masih, Islamic Scholar

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The Witness

Key Words

• Allah- the islamic name for God. No our God. Islam rejects the trinity.

• Ka’bah- sacred mosque in Mecca allegedly built by Abraham and Ishmael. Was a temple of idols.• The Dome of the Rock- On Temple Mount in

Jerusalem. 2nd holiest site to Muslims.• Sunni- Islam’s largest in population sect. Less

aggressive.• Shiah- 2nd major sect. Very aggressive.• Jesus Christ- a prophet, but not God.

• Abraham- 1st muslim- hence his followers were too• Ishmael- Muslims trace their roots to him.

• Allah- the islamic name for God. No our God. Islam rejects the trinity.

• Ka’bah- sacred mosque in Mecca allegedly built by Abraham and Ishmael. Was a temple of idols.• The Dome of the Rock- On Temple Mount in

Jerusalem. 2nd holiest site to Muslims.• Sunni- Islam’s largest in population sect. Less

aggressive.• Shiah- 2nd major sect. Very aggressive.• Jesus Christ- a prophet, but not God.

• Abraham- 1st muslim- hence his followers were too• Ishmael- Muslims trace their roots to him.

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The Witness

Key Points

•Ask them if they have read the Qu’ran

•Ask them why they believe the Qu’ran is the word of

Allah•Use Abraham as a

common starting point

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The Witness

Key Points

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The Witness

Key Reminder