Allah The God of Islam Is the god

Allah: The God of Islam Is the god of Islam the same God we worship? Is Allah the God of Abraham?

Deuteronomy 32: 31 -32 31 For their rock is not like our Rock, Even our enemies themselves being judges. 32 For their vine is of the vine of Sodom And of the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of gall, Their clusters are bitter. Moses was speaking about the pagans in the land around Israel. Their god is not like our God.

The Terms There is some confusion about the terms ALLAH = The name for the god of Islam ISLAM = The religion which follows Mohammed MUSLIM = One who is a follower of Mohammed QUR'AN (Koran) = The writings of Mohammed

Why study Islam? Power of oil – Saudi Arabia is spending $50 million in USA to promote Islam 37 nations – Islam is the majority religion 1 billion Muslims in the world (20%) Over 4 million in US Islam = 5 th largest religious group in US (Actually the 3 rd largest in active members)

The 5 Pillars Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) 1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet.

The 5 Pillars Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) 1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. 2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca

The 5 Pillars Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) 1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. 2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca 3. Fasting – during the month of Ramadan

The 5 Pillars Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) 1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. 2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca 3. Fasting – in the month of Ramadan 4. Give alms to help needy

The 5 Pillars Muslims practice 5 major points (pillars) 1. The creed – Allah is the only God and Mohammed is his prophet. 2. Prayer – 5 times a day, facing Mecca 3. Fasting – in the month of Ramadan 4. Give alms to help needy 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca in your lifetime

Allah: The God of Islam There is only one God They reject the trinity They reject Jesus as the Son of God They accept Jesus as one of 28 prophets 6 Great Prophets – Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, the promised Comforter, was born in 570

Allah: The God of Islam Allah is a god of: Judgment – against all who oppose Islam Justice – against all Christians and Jews (they are “infidels” in the Qur'an) Force – Not evangelistic, but they conquer by force

Allah: The God of Islam Allah is a god of Reward – For faithful to the Qur'an – heaven Heaven is a place of running water, shade, good food, soft couches, beautiful women – as many as a man desires For those who die in battle(Jihad) “Believers make war on the infidels who dwell around you. ” Qur'an

Allah: The God of Islam Allah is a god of strict Morals – Adultery, theft, alcohol, immodest dress Pornography, smoking Allah is NOT a god of Love – Islam is the only world religion not based on love

How to talk to Muslims Qur'an recognizes Jesus as one the great prophets Qur'an says that we must obey the prophets Qur'an contradicts itself on the death of Christ One passage denies the death of Jesus Another passage admits the death of Jesus Turn the discussion to: We must obey the prophet Jesus We must teach others – evangelize, convert

Caution Not all Muslims are violent radicals Just as there are radicals who claim to be Christians Millions of Muslims are gentle, kind, friendly They try to live upright, moral lives Do not assume that every Muslim is a terrorist ALSO: Do not assume that they will listen to the Bible or the teachings of Jesus

Finally: While they do not evangelize – they conquer If we do not evangelize: We are not much different We will dwindle They will continue to grow by conquest