Is Jesus God’s Son? How could Allah, being one, have a Son?
Muslims ask, “How could Allah, being one, have a Son?” Misunderstanding the Trinity, they sometimes charge Christians with worshiping three gods. However, Christians believe that only one true God exists. Jesus Himself upheld monotheism. When asked for the greatest command, Jesus responded, “. . . The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you…
Do Muslims call Allah “Father”?
Islam gives Allah 99 names, but not one of the names is Father. Jesus, however, called God Father and taught His disciples (meaning “followers”) to pray to God as Father (Matthew 6:9). How can you be a disciple of Jesus? And how can you come to God as Father? Find out by reading the Scripture…
Who is Al-Masih ad-Dajjal in Islamic eschatology?
Al-Masih ad-Dajjal is a prominent figure in Islamic end-time beliefs. Masih is an Arabic title applied to Jesus, roughly meaning “messiah.” Dajjal means “greatest lie” or “most deceitful.” Combined with Arabic definite articles, the phrase Al-Masih ad-Dajjal literally means “the fraudulent Jesus” or “the lying Messiah.” Often referred to simply as Dajjal, this character is…
What are some reasons for the animosity between Christians and Muslims?
On September 11, 2001, the world entered the age of terror. The terrorists wage cruel atrocities in the name of Islam. Christians wonder how to respond to the threat. To their reproach, some fearfully spurn all Muslims as terrorists. Others compromise truth to show acceptance. Both approaches dishonor God. Christians must understand their differences with…
Who was Muhammad?
Muhammad, or Mohammed, is the founder of Islam and is considered a prophet by Muslims and Baha’is. In fact, in order to convert to Islam, one only has to say, “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet [or messenger].” Muhammad (c. AD 570—632) was from Mecca, a city near the Red…
What is the Twelfth Imam in Islamic eschatology?
The Twelfth Imam is not a Christian/biblical idea, but rather a concept in Shia Islam tied to Muslim beliefs about the end times. Shia Islam is the second-largest denomination of Muslims; it gives greater weight to the title Imam than does Sunni Islam. Most Shia believe there have only been twelve “true” Imams, the last…
What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?
Islam is a religious system begun in the seventh century by Muhammad. Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur’an, their holy book, and strive to keep the Five Pillars, the basic tenets of their religion. The History of Islam In the seventh century, Muhammad claimed the angel Gabriel visited him. During these angelic visitations, which…