Logical Fallacies of Islam

Hosanna Christian Fellowship of Bellflower・2 minutes read

Pastor Gary focuses on engaging with Muslims through practical talks about Jesus being God and the Bible being the word of God, using relational arguments to explain the Trinity. Historical records, including eyewitness accounts and Greek, Roman, and Jewish historians, confirm Jesus' crucifixion, challenging the Quran's denial and raising questions about the Quran's early history and variations.

Insights

  • Muslims are highly engaged in discussing Jesus Christ and the Bible, often raising questions about Jesus' divinity, the Trinity, and the concept of God having a son.
  • Historical records from Greek, Roman, and Jewish historians, along with eyewitness accounts like John and Mary, confirm Jesus' crucifixion, contradicting the Quran's denial of this event and raising theological challenges for Muslims.

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  • Why do Muslims engage more in discussions about Jesus and the Bible?

    Muslims often engage in discussions about Jesus and the Bible because these topics are of significant interest to them. They frequently inquire about Jesus Christ and the Bible, seeking to understand the Christian perspective on these central figures and texts. Pastor Gary, who engages with Muslims at Speaker's Corner in London, advises always asking Muslims about Jesus being God and the Bible being the word of God. Muslims are drawn to videos and oral discussions rather than written materials, making these topics more accessible and engaging for them. Additionally, Muslims often challenge Christians about the Trinity and Jesus' divinity, leading to in-depth conversations about these theological concepts.

  • How do Muslims view Jesus in relation to God?

    Muslims view Jesus in relation to God as a significant figure but not as divine. While Muslims believe in Tawheed, the Oneness of God, they do not find the term in the Quran. Pastor Gary uses relational arguments to explain the Trinity and the concept of God having a son to Muslims, emphasizing Jesus as the Son of God inheriting everything the Father does, making Him divine. However, Muslims often challenge Christians about Jesus being the Son of Man, claiming He is merely human. Despite this, Jesus asserts His divinity multiple times in the Bible, including using God's name, Yahweh, in John 8:58, which signifies His divine nature.

  • What historical evidence supports Jesus' crucifixion?

    Historical records, including those from Greek and Roman historians like Tacitus and Josephus, confirm Jesus' crucifixion under Pontius Pilate's authority during Tiberius' reign in 33 A.D. Eyewitnesses like John and Mary, who knew Jesus intimately, were present at the crucifixion and recognized him on the cross. These accounts, along with Jesus' words on the cross and his subsequent appearances to his disciples, confirm his identity and purpose. Despite Muslims rejecting the crucifixion, the historical and eyewitness evidence contradicts this belief, providing substantial support for the crucifixion of Jesus.

  • How was the Quran compiled and standardized?

    The Quran was compiled and standardized through a series of processes initiated by Uthman, the third caliph, in the 7th century. After discovering discrepancies in various Quran versions, Uthman requested the rewriting of the Quran in the Quraishi dialect by Zaidi bintabid and three others. Dialectic differences in Arabic posed a challenge due to the absence of diacritical marks and vowelizations at the time. Uthman ordered all other Quran manuscripts to be burned to eliminate conflicting versions and had multiple copies made from the rewritten Quran to be sent to nine provinces. This standardization process led to the adoption of the Huff's text as the official Quran text in Cairo in 1924 and globally in 1985, ensuring uniformity and consistency in the Quran's text.

  • What challenges exist regarding the authenticity of the Quran?

    Challenges regarding the authenticity of the Quran arise from various factors, including the absence of 7th-century Quran manuscripts and discrepancies in early versions. Carbon dating of Quran manuscripts, like the Birmingham folios, predating Muhammad's life, raises doubts about their authenticity. Muslim scholars Dr. Tal Uttakulich and Dr. Ekman Nissan ALU conducted forensic testing on six seventh-century manuscripts in 2002, finding discrepancies among them and with the modern Quran text. The standardization of the Huff's text in 1924 and 1985 further complicates the narrative, as over 4,000 variants within the manuscripts challenge the traditional belief in the Quran's eternal nature and unchanging text. These challenges prompt a reevaluation of the Quran's early history and the process of its compilation and standardization.

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Summary

00:00

Engaging Muslims: Jesus, Bible, Trinity, Tawheed

  • Pastor Gary aims for practical talks, focusing on FAQs when engaging with Muslims.
  • Muslims typically inquire about Jesus Christ and the Bible.
  • Muslims are more engaged in discussing Jesus and the Bible compared to others.
  • Pastor Gary advises always asking Muslims about Jesus being God and the Bible being the word of God.
  • Speaker's Corner in London is a place where Pastor Gary engages with Muslims, who prefer oral communication over reading.
  • Muslims are drawn to videos and oral discussions rather than written materials.
  • Videos attacking Christianity outnumber those targeting Islam significantly.
  • Muslims often question Christians about the Trinity, challenging them to define and defend it.
  • Muslims believe in Tawheed (Oneness of God) but cannot find the term in the Quran.
  • Pastor Gary uses relational arguments to explain the Trinity and the concept of God having a son to Muslims.

14:08

Jesus: Son of God, Divine Claimant

  • Jesus is seen as the Son of God, inheriting everything the Father does, making Him divine.
  • Caiaphas questions Jesus about being the Son of God and the Messiah in Matthew 26.
  • Jesus refers to Himself as the Son of Man, a title from Daniel 7:14, signifying divinity.
  • Muslims often challenge Christians about Jesus being the Son of Man, claiming He is merely human.
  • Jesus asserts His divinity three times in Matthew 26, claiming to be God.
  • Another instance of Jesus claiming divinity is in John 8:58, using God's name, Yahweh.
  • Jesus' use of Yahweh's name in the temple mirrors Moses' encounter with God in the burning bush.
  • The Quran's account of Moses and the burning bush raises questions about God's presence and actions.
  • The Quran's denial of Jesus' crucifixion contradicts biblical accounts, creating theological challenges.
  • Historical records, including Greek and Roman historians, confirm Jesus' crucifixion, challenging the Quran's narrative.

28:07

Historical Evidence Supports Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection

  • Tacitus, a Roman historian, mentions the death of Jesus under Pontius Pilate's authority during Tiberius' reign in 33 A.D.
  • Josephus, a Jewish historian, also records Jesus' death and notes that Christians believed in his resurrection.
  • Greek, Roman, and Jewish historians collectively support Jesus' death, with no historian from the first to seventh centuries denying the crucifixion.
  • Eyewitnesses like John and Mary, who knew Jesus intimately, were present at the crucifixion and recognized him on the cross.
  • Jesus' words on the cross and his subsequent appearances to his disciples confirm his identity and purpose.
  • Muslims reject the crucifixion, but the historical and eyewitness accounts contradict this belief.
  • The moral argument questions the deceitfulness of a God who substitutes another for Jesus on the cross without informing anyone.
  • The Quran's denial of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection poses a challenge to Christian beliefs.
  • The Quran claims eternal existence for itself, which conflicts with the concept of only God being eternal.
  • Muhammad's failure to write down the Quran during his lifetime raises questions about his ability and intentions, leading to the need for others to compile it after his death.

43:03

"Early Quran Compilation and Controversies"

  • Abubakar, two years after Muhammad's death, tasked Zaidi bintabid with compiling the first copy of the Quran in 632-634.
  • The initial Quran copy was given to Muhammad's wife, Hafsa, who kept it under her bed for 20 years.
  • In 652, Uthman became the third caliph and discovered discrepancies in various Quran versions.
  • Uthman requested Hafsa's copy to be rewritten in the Quraishi dialect by Zaidi bintabid and three others.
  • Dialectic differences in Arabic were a challenge due to the absence of diacritical marks and vowelizations in the 7th century.
  • The story of rewriting the Quran originates from Al-Buhari in the late 9th century, 240 years later.
  • Uthman ordered all other Quran manuscripts to be burned to eliminate conflicting versions.
  • Uthman then had multiple copies made from the rewritten Quran to be sent to nine provinces.
  • The absence of any 7th-century Quran manuscripts raises questions about the Quran's early history.
  • Carbon dating of Quran manuscripts, like the Birmingham folios, predating Muhammad's life, raises further doubts about their authenticity.

58:07

"Quran Manuscript Variants Challenge Traditional Narrative"

  • Muslim Scholars Dr. Tal Uttakulich and Dr. Ekman Nissan ALU gained access to six manuscripts in 2002, conducting forensic testing and concluding in 2007.
  • None of the six manuscripts from the seventh century were complete or in agreement with each other or the modern Quran, the Huff's text.
  • In 1924, the Huff's text was chosen as the official Quran text in Cairo, drowning all other texts in the Nile.
  • In 1985, Saudi Arabia standardized the Huff's text worldwide, making it the official Quran text globally.
  • Over 4,000 variants within the six major manuscripts, including erasures, insertions, and coverings, will be introduced in November, challenging the traditional narrative of the Quran's eternal nature and unchanging text.
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