Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 3
So far, we’ve learned that Jesus is the perfect Man and Miracle Worker. To know Jesus further, we must understand His teaching. Blessings and woes “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples [i.e. followers], and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who…
Witnessing to Muslims – what is the key?
As a preface to this article, please see our article on “What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?” Through the gospel of Jesus Christ, God offers—and true disciples of Jesus have received—that which everyone in the world, including every Muslim, needs and many long for: forgiveness for their sins, a loving heavenly Father with…
What is Ahmadiyya Islam?
Ahmadiyya is a relatively tiny sect of Islam, estimated to represent 1 percent of Muslims worldwide. Followers of this denomination are called Ahmadis. The group is far more influential than their numbers would suggest. This is due to three factors: first, Ahmadis hold a nearly pacifist view of jihad. Second, they place great importance on…
What is al-Qadr in Islam?
The Islamic term al-Qadr is most often associated with Laylat al-Qadr, believed to be the evening Muhammad first received a revelation from Allah. Alternatively, the terms qadr and qadar refer to the Islamic version of predestination. Laylat al-Qadr: Night of the Decree According to Islamic belief, Muhammad began to receive the words of the Qur’an…
What is Shia Islam?
Shia Islam is the second-largest denomination of Islam worldwide; it is also the state religion of Iran. Its followers are referred to as Shiites. Shia Islam is highly concentrated in the Middle East. Outside of Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Azerbaijan, Shia is a lopsided minority among Muslims. Even in nations with a relatively large Shia…
Can keeping the Five Pillars of Islam get me to heaven?
Because God is just, He will punish sin—regardless of how well you keep the Five Pillars of Islam. As a Muslim, you long to reach paradise after you die. But as a sinner, how will you escape God’s judgment? You may think, “My faithfulness in keeping the Five Pillars may outweigh my sins. Hopefully, God…
Does the Bible prophesy the coming of Muhammad?
There are three primary passages in the Bible that Muslims often point to as prophecies of the coming of Muhammad: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Song of Solomon 5:16, and John 16:5-11. First, in regards to Deuteronomy 18:15-22, the immediate context of this passage refers back to verses 9-14. There Moses warns the people of the danger of…
What is Hanbali Islam?
Hanbali is the most fundamentalist of the main schools of Sunni Islamic law. These approaches to law, also known as Sharia, all accept the Qur’an and hadith as primary sources of doctrine and practice. Hanbali differs from schools such as Hanafi, Maliki, and Shafi’i in what secondary sources are accepted and to what extent those…
How should Christians view the idea of Muslims having dreams/visions about Jesus?
There are many reports of Muslims converting to Christianity due to having a dream or experiencing a vision in which Jesus appeared to them. The accounts vary, but most of them have some details in common: 1) Jesus appears to them. 2) Jesus tells them to find and speak to a person at a certain…
Shia and Sunni Islam – what are the differences?
The main difference between Sunnis and Shias lies in their interpretation of the rightful succession of leadership after the death of the prophet Muhammad. The declaration of faith to which all Muslims assent is this: There is no God but Allah, whose prophet is Muhammad. However, the Shiites add an extra phrase at the end:…