Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Isaiah 9:6-7 Prophesy about Jesus(pbuh)??

Isaiah 9:6-7 Prophesy about Jesus(pbuh)??
In response to the question that "WHERE JESUS (PBUH) HIMSELF SAID THAT HE IS GOD?" christian brother responded---

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He did not only say it but others said it even before He was born of a virgin said He was God And when He was on earth and after He went back into heaven The names given Him before He was born:

Isaiah
{9:6} For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
{9:7} Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

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First of all the question was "WHERE JESUS (PBUH) HIMSELF SAID THAT HE IS GOD"?
NOT OTHERS!!


 This question is based upon Quranic verse (Meaning)
2:111. And they(Jews & Christians) say, "None will enter Paradise except one who is a Jew or a Christian." That is [merely] their wishful thinking. Say, "Produce your proof, if you should be truthful."



As per you 'others' say this before he was born so this didn't answer our Question.
Anyway let's proceed further into your quotation-

The verse '6' says “a child IS born”  “a son IS given”. Had this been prophesy it should have like this
 
a son SHALL be born”  “A son SHALL be given.

As we know Isaiah is a Book from Old Testament (before Prophet Jesus pbuh) as per christian sources
Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th-century BC Kingdom of Judah.



Here is the exact Name From Hebrew Bible
5 For a child is born unto us, a son is given unto us; and the government is upon his shoulder; and his name is called Pele-joez-el-gibbor-Abi-ad-sar-shalom;
http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt1009.htm

First of all  there are some rules for translation work.  And one of the rule is  “Names are not translated”. Mr Black remains Mr Black even if he is white. So translating the name is against the rule of translation. I am asking who has given permission to translate the names??? Why Translators tampered with so called God's word......did God said so??? We know there is meaning of each n every name, translating the name can have serious consequences n can change the meaning entirely.


Let me show how.......

In India name "Suraj' is common which means "Sun".
Suppose one person need some help n asking his friend Suraj for help.
"O Suraj please help me"
some translator (like biblical translator) translated this as-----
"O Sun please help me" n shows that the person is asking help from Sun (worshiping Sun).

You yourself can see the disaster created by translating the name!!




Unfortunately Bible translators while translating even translated the name like in Song Of Solomon 5:16 , John 16:13 etc and people are reading the translation without the original.


Any way look at another Translation here the word is  “
Messenger of great counsel”!
which is correct???
6 For a child is born to us, and a son is given to us, whose government is upon his shoulder: and his name is called the Messenger of great counsel:
http://ecmarsh.com/lxx/Esaias/index.htm



Which one is correct???


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Some Christians will still argue and refuse to accept the above mentioned argument. No problem kindly ponder over verse “7” which proclaims some conditions that should be fulfilled

Conditions are -

1-He will establish his government with judgment and justice.
2-Peace will prevail forever.



Did Jesus (as) satisfied these conditions???
NO!!!

1-He never established his government; on the contrary he said that his kingdom is not of this world!!

Bible, John {18:36}
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants
fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.


2-
Did peace prevailed under his Government ?......Instead as per Christians he himself was brutually killed on cross and he cursed God "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me (Matthew 15:34)"!!
[*Note that we Muslim don't agree with Christian claim of crucifixion]



He didn’t fulfilled these conditions.
So this verse did not talk about Jesus (as) at all.


Still the question remains unanswered!!
"WHERE JESUS (PBUH) HIMSELF SAID THAT
HE IS GOD"?

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Just one verse is sufficient to nullify all heretic claims of Christians!!
Bible, Numbers 23:19
"God is not a man.........nor a son of man......"


Any one who argues/goes against this verse will never go to hreaven as Prophet Jesus (pbuh) said anyone who breaks even one law of OT shall never go to heaven!!

The choice is yours either to Follow Paul or Jesus(pbuh)!!
Matthew 7:21
Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.





For meaning of concept of son in bible & Salvation please click


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Dear Christian brothers kindly ponder over these verses from Quran

Meaning of Quran

2: 116. They say, "Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He! Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are devoutly obedient to Him,


4:171. O People of the Scriptures (Jew & Christians), do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist – it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

6:101. [He is] Originator of the heavens and the earth. How could He have a son when He does not have a companion [i.e., wife] and He created all things? And He is, of all things, Knowing.

10: 68. They(Christians) have said, "Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He; He is the [one] Free of need. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. You have no authority for this [claim]. Do you say about Allah that which you do not know?

17:111 And say, "Praise to Allah, who has not taken a son and has had no partner in [His] dominion and has no [need of a] protector out of weakness; and glorify Him with [great] glorification


25: 2 He to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and who has not taken a son and has not had a partner in dominion and has created each thing and determined it with [precise] determination.



43: 81. Say, [O Muhammad], "If the Most Merciful had a son, then I would be the first of [his] worshippers."



49:4. Indeed, those who call you, [O Muhammad], from behind the chambers – most of them do not use reason.


61:6  And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic.


72: 3. And [it teaches] that exalted is the nobleness of our Lord; He has not taken a wife or a son

112: 3. He neither begets nor is born.



  -:Regards :-
Mohammed Tariq

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Who is the ''Spirit of Truth'' in the Bible (John 16:12-14)



Who is the ''Spirit of Truth'' in the Bible (John 16:12-14)



In a lot of lectures by people like Dr. Zakir Naik and Ahmed Deedat, they always seem to quote the Gospel of John 16:12-14, which reads:
"I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you." (KJV)

They say this is refering to Muhammad, but in an earlier verse it reads

"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost..." John 14:26 (KJV)

Is this a mis-translation or are Zakir and Ahmed wrong?

Jazaaka Allaah hu khair

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Brother  it is deliberate mistranslation by the Biblical scholars....We know English wasn't the language of Jesus (as).

Quote:
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost..." John 14:26 (KJV)
Do u know why so much emphasis is given to Holy Spirit..... because even biblical scholar know that this verse is Talking about another Prophet... on his arrival all earlier teachings OT/NT shall be superseded by his teachings (Revealed to him by God)........As he said "i have yet many things to say unto u which u cant bear them now...he shall guide u to the truth"

Did Jesus(pbuh) spoke English..... no!!
This English version is a translation of a translation..... Indeed this is a deliberate mistranslation by the translators.

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The Greek word Paraclete is translated as “Comforter” in the King James Version, and as “Advocate” and “Helper” in other translations. Parakletos means one who pleads the cause of another, one who counsels or advises another from deep concern for the other’s welfare.
(Beacon Bible Commentary, vol. 7, p. 168).

WHY THIS CANT BE SPIRIT OF TRUTH


On reading in context....

John 16:7
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.”


1-"One of the condition of coming of comforter is that he will come only when Prophet Jesus(pbuh) is gone"

The term “Counselor” could not be referring to the Holy Spirit here, because—according to the Gospels—the Holy Spirit was already present in the world prior to Jesus’ birth,[Luke1:15] as well as during his ministry.[Luke 1:67] This verse implies that the “Counselor” had not already come.

2- "I have yet many things to say unto u"... many means more than one ..if it is Holy spirit..... tell us just even a single new thing...which spirit has taught you in 2000 years.

3- "He shall glorify me"....... 1.5 billion Muslim needs no proof n believe hm as a righteous prophet not only this take his name with respect n glorify him with (Peace Be upon him)... Muhammad  Cleared Jesus(pbuh) of All False Charges
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The Jews heaped curses upon him and alleged that he had died on the cross, which they regarded according to the Scriptures as an accursed death. Did the Christians, inspired by the Holy Ghost, clear him of this? No! On the contrary, they assisted the Jews in their blasphemous propaganda, by admitting his death on the cross. Furthermore, they imputed to him the most abominable offense, namely, that he called himself the son of God in the literal sense.

4- "He shall not speak of himself , what he hear he shall speak"...This verse is clearly talking about another revelation..and we know prophet Mohammed  used to get revelations (wahi) from Allah..



6-This isn't the only Prophesy, it is just one of the Prophesies contained in Bible.. in Song of Solomon 5:16, Even the name of Prophet Mohammed  is mentioned.. yes once again mistranslated in English as "He is altogether lovely" no one has the right to translate name of anyone....
(I m attaching this verse in Hebrew mp3 u can clearly listen to the word Muhammadim.... at 2 min 43 sec   DOWNLOAD )




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John
Teaching of Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is nothing more than islam not only this he even said in bible that i m a muslim 
{5:30} I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. (Muslim=a person who submits his will to one true God..metaphorically father in bible)


Regards
    Mohd Tariq

Most Common Questions asked on concept of god in Christianity?by Zakir Naik

Most Common Questions asked on concept of god in Christianity?by Zakir Naik


TRINITY

Question:
The Christians’ concept of God is the Trinity i.e. The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost, but these three are One. We Christians believe in one God, Who is a Triune God. 
Answer:

1. The word ‘Trinity’ is not mentioned in the Bible, but in the Qur’an 

The word "Trinity" does not exist anywhere in the whole Bible, but it is mentioned in the Glorious Qur’an in the following places:

a. In Surah Nisa chapter 4 verse 171 
"Say not ‘Trinity’: desist: 
It will be better for you for 
Allah is one God."
[Al-Qur’an 4:171]

b. A similar message is repeated in Surah Maidah chapter 5 verse 73
"They do blaspheme who say
Allah is one of three
In a Trinity: for there is 
No god except One God.
If they desist not
From their word (of blasphemy),
Verily a grievous penalty
Will befall the blasphemers
Among them."
[Al-Qur’an 16:125]

2. The closest verse regarding "Trinity" in the Bible, has now been thrown out of the Bible

The verse in the Bible which is closest to "Trinity" and is often quoted by Christian missionaries is the first Epistle of John, chapter 5 verse no 7 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one."
In the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (R.S.V.) revised by 32 Christian scholars of the highest eminence backed by 50 different co-operating denominations, this verse which is the keystone of the Christian faith has been removed as an interpolation, as a fabrication and as a concoction. It has not been expunged from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible by the Muslims or by non-Christian scholars, but by 32 Christian scholars of the highest eminence backed by 50 different cooperating denominations as an interpolation, as a concoction and as a fabrication because this verse does not exist in the original manuscript. We Muslims must congratulate the galaxy of D.D.’s (Doctors of Divinity) who have been honest enough to eliminate another lie from the English R.S.V. Bible, thus bringing it closer to the teachings of Islam and the Glorious Qur’an.

1. Jesus (pbuh) never claimed Divinity

Jesus (pbuh) never spoke about Trinity i.e. three in one. On the contrary he says in:

a. The Gospel of Mark ,chapter 12, verse 29 
"Shama Israelu Adonai Ila Hayno Adonia Ikhad"
It is a Hebrew quotation which means:
"Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord."

b. The Gospel of John, chapter 14 verse 28 
"My father is greater than I."

c. The Gospel of John, chapter 10 verse 29 
"My Father... is greater than all."

d. The Gospel of Mathew, chapter 12, verse 28
"… I cast out devils by the Spirit of God…."

e. The Gospel of Luke, chapter 11 verse 20
"…I with the finger of God cast out devils…."

f. The Gospel of John, chapter 5 verse 30
"I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."

2. The Catechism of the Church

a. According to the Catechism of the Christian Church, "The Father is a person, the Son is a person, and the Holy Ghost is a person; but they are not three persons but one person." Person, person, person but not 3 persons but 1 person! What language is this? 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 and not 1. 1 x 3 = 3 and not 1. What makes a person different than the other person? It is his personality.

b. If we have three identical triplets and one of them commits murder, should we hang the other two? The answer is ‘No’, because he is a different person having a different personality.

c. When the Christians speak about the Father in Heaven they have a certain mental picture in mind, of an elderly man some what like Santa Claus sitting on one of the planets with the earth as his foot stool. When they speak about the son, they have a certain mental picture in their mind. A tall handsome man, who has a beard and long hair; somewhat like Jeffery Hunter who did the role of Jesus (pbuh) in the film ‘King of Kings’. When they speak about the Holy Ghost they have a certain mental picture in mind like that of a dove that came upon Jesus (pbuh) when he was baptised or like a spirit at the feast of Pentecost. If we ask the Christians "How many mental pictures do you have when you speak about Trinity?" they say "We have only one picture". They lie when they say this, for 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 and not 1.

2. TRINITY – WATER IN THREE STATES 

Question 
The concept of "Trinity" can be explained by giving the example that water can be present in three states, i.e. as solid e.g. ice, as liquid e.g. water and gas e.g. vapour, yet it is one and the same water.
Answer 
I agree that water can be present in three states, that is solid, liquid and gas, as ice, water and vapour but in all three states the matter is the same i.e. H2O and contains two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. The material and components are the same although the form of the matter differs. Water remains H2O in the solid form i.e. ice. It remains H2O in the form of gas i.e. vapour. However, in case of Trinity, besides the form changing even the components and material themselves change. The Father is God and Jesus (pbuh) is man, and the Holy Ghost is a spirit and all three are not made up of the same matter or component.
Man contains flesh and bones, whereas God and spirit do not contain flesh and bones. Man requires to eat, etc., whereas God does not require to eat. No wonder Jesus (pbuh) says in the last supper, in the upper room mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24 verses 39 to 43 
"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."
And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
And they gave him a piece of broiled fish, and of an honeycomb."
And he took it, and did eat before them.

3. TRINITY – FATHER, BROTHER AND BUSINESSMAN 

Question
A person can also be a father, a brother and a businessman at the same time, but yet, he is one and the same person. Then why cannot God be "one in three" i.e. God the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost?
Answer
The same person can be a father, a brother and a businessman at the same time.

a. But suppose the sister of that man tells him a secret, it is but natural that the father and the businessman also will know about it. Contrary to this, Jesus (pbuh) has said in the Bible, in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 13 verse 32 
"But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father."
Here the knowledge of the hour is only known to the Father and not to the Son, indicating that God and Jesus (pbuh) Christ are not one and the same person.

b. A human being can be a father, a brother, and a businessman at the same time, but if the brother dies, even the father and the businessman will die. Thus, when the Christians say that Jesus (pbuh) died on the cross they will have to agree that God and the Holy Spirit also died.

4. JESUS (pbuh) CLAIMED DIVINITY WHEN HE SAID "I AND MY FATHER ARE ONE"

Question 
Jesus clearly claimed Divinity when he said in the Gospel, "I and my Father are one."
Answer

1. WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

It is unfair on the part of the missionaries, that they do not provide the context, then as us Muslims, "Do you know the context?" That which they quote is the text of John chapter 10, verse 30. To get at the context, we have to begin from verse 23 which reads:

23. "And Jesus (pbuh) walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch."
John, or whoever he was, who wrote this story, does not tell us the reason for Jesus (pbuh) tempting the devil by walking alone in the lion’s den. Now, we do not expect the Jews to miss a golden opportunity to get even with Jesus (pbuh). Perhaps, he was emboldened by the manner in which he had literally whipped the Jews single-handed in the temple, and upset the tables of the money-changers at the beginning of his ministry (John 2:15).

24. "Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly."
They surrounded him, brandishing their fingers in his face, they began accusing him and provoking him; saying that he had not put forth his claim plainly enough, clearly enough. That he was talking ambiguously. They were trying to work themselves into a frenzy to assault him. In fact, their real complaint was that they did not like his method of preaching – his invectives, the manner in which he condemned them for their formalism, their ceremonialism, their going for the letter of the law and forgetting the spirit. But Jesus (pbuh) could not afford to provoke them any further – there were too many of them and they were itching for a fight. Discretion is the better part of valour. In a conciliatory spirit, befitting the occasion:

25. Jesus (pbuh) answered them, ‘I told ye, and you believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me’.

26. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.’
Jesus (pbuh) refutes the false charge of his enemies, that he was ambiguous in his claims to being the Messiah whom they were waiting for. He says that he did tell them clearly enough, yet they would not listen to him,
He further justifies by saying,

27. "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

28. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man PLUCK THEM OUT OF MY HAND.

29. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to PLUCK THEM OUT OF MY FATHER’S HAND."
How can anyone be so blind as not to see the exactness of the ending of the last two verses? But spiritual blinkers are more impervious than physical defects. He is telling the Jews and recording for posterity, the real unity or relationship between the Father and the son. The most crucial verse – 

30. "I and my Father are one."
One in what? In their Omniscience? In their Nature? In their Omnipotence? No! One in purpose! That once a believer has accepted faith, the Messenger sees to it that he remains in faith and God Almighty also sees to it that he remains in faith. This is the purpose of the "Father" AND the "son" AND the "Holy Ghost" AND of every man AND every woman of faith. Let the same John explain his Gnostic mystic verbiage:
"That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us …." 
(John 17:21)
"I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one …." 
(John 17:23)
If Jesus is "ONE" with God, and if that "ONENESS" makes him God, then the traitor Judas, and the doubting Thomas, and the satanic Peter, plus the other nine who deserted him when he was most in need are God(s), because the same ONENESS which he claimed with God in John 10:30, now he claims for all "who forsook him and fled" (Mark 14:50) – all "ye of little faith" (Matthew 8:26) – ALL "O faithless and perverse generation" (Luke 9:41). Where and when will the Christian blasphemy end? The expression "I and my Father are one," was very innocent, meaning nothing more than a common purpose with God. But the Jews were looking for trouble and any excuse would do, therefore:

31. "The Jews took up stones again to stone him.

32. Jesus answered them, "Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?"

33. The Jews answered him, saying, ‘For a good word we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.’"
In verse 24 above the Jews falsely alleged that Jesus was talking ambiguously. When that charge was ably refuted, they then accused him of blasphemy (kufr) which is like treason in the spiritual realm. So they say that Jesus is claiming to be God – "I and my Father are one". The Christians agree with the Jews in this that Jesus (pbuh) did make such a claim; but differ in that it was not blasphemy because the Christians say that he was God and was entitled to own up to his Divinity.
The Christians and the Jews are both agreed that the utterance is serious. To one (Christian) as an excuse for good "redemption", and to the other (Jew) as an excuse for good "riddance". Between the two, let poor Jesus die. But Jesus refuses to co-operate in this dirty game, so:

34. "Jesus answered them, ‘Is it not written in your law, I SAID, YE ARE GODS?

35. If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

36. Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?’"

2. WHY "YOUR LAW"?

He is a bit sarcastic in verse 34, but in any event, why does he say: "Your Law? " Is it not also his law? Did he not say: THINK NOT THAT I AM COME TO DESTROY THE LAW, OR THE PROPHETS: I AM NOT COME TO DESTROY, BUT TO FULFIL. FOR VERILY I SAY UNTO YOU, TILL HEAVEN AND EARTH PASS, ONE JOT OR ONE TITTLE SHALL IN NO WISE PASS FROM THE LAW, TILL ALL BE FULFILLED.
(Matthew 5:17-18).

3. "YE ARE GODS"

"Ye are gods:" He is obviously quoting from the 82nd Psalm (verse 6) – "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."
Jesus (pbuh), continues, "If he (i.e. God Almighty) called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (meaning that the prophets of God were called ‘GODS’) and the scripture cannot be broken (in other words – YOU CAN’T CONTRADICT ME!)." – Jesus (pbuh) knows his Scripture; and thus speaks with authority; He reasons with his enemies that "if good men, holy men, prophets of God are being addressed as "GODS" in our Books of Authority, with which you find no fault – then why do you take exception to me? – When the only claim I make for myself is far inferior in our language, viz. "a son of God" as against others being called "GODS" by God Himself. Even if I (Jesus) described myself as "god" in our language, according to Hebrew usage, you should find no fault with me." This is the plain reading of the Christian Scripture. I am giving no interpretations of my own or some esoteric meaning to words!

5. JESUS (PBUH) DID NOT CLAIM DIVINITY IN JOHN 14:6

Question 
Jesus (pbuh) indicated that he was God when he said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me".
Answer

1. Gospel of John Chapter 14 verses 1 – 6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
In order to understand the verse better we should read the context i.e. Gospel of John chapter 14 verse 1 to 6
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.’ 
Thomas saith unto him, ‘Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?’
Jesus saith unto him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the father, but by me.’"
[John 14:1-6] 

2. EVERY PROPHET IN HIS TIME IS THE WAY TO GOD 

Jesus (pbuh) being a prophet of God rightly said that he was the way to God. Every Prophet of God, is the truth and the way to God. Moses (pbuh) during his time and for his nation was the way, the truth and life and no man could come to God but through Moses (pbuh). Every prophet of God in his time is the ultimate path and guidance to God. 
Today the last and final messenger of God is prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who is the way, the truth and the life; no man comes unto God but through his teachings.

3. JESUS (PBUH) SAID HE THAT HAS SEEN ME HAS SEEN THE FATHER

Some Christians consider that Jesus (pbuh) by stating that "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father" in the verses to follow is a proof that Jesus (pbuh) claimed divinity. If you further read it is mentioned in Gospel of John, 14 verse 7 to 10:
"‘If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.’
Philip saith unto him, ‘Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.’
Jesus saith unto him, ‘Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."
[John 14:7-10]

4. KNOWING GOD IS SEEING GOD

Jesus (pbuh) says in the verse no 7
"If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him."
[John 14:7]
Seeing according to Jesus (pbuh) means knowing. Thus he who knows Jesus (pbuh), also knows God. The miracles and works of the prophet (pbuh) bear testimony to the existence of God.

7. JESUS CLAIMED DIVINITY AT THE BEGINNING OF GOSPEL OF JOHN 
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Question 
It is mentioned in the Gospel of John that "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God," proving without doubt that Jesus is God.
Answer
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1. GOSPEL OF JOHN, CHAPTER 1 VERSE 1
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It is mentioned in the Gospel of John, Chapter 1 verse 1
"In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God".
These words are not the words of Jesus (pbuh), but of St. John (or whoever is the author of this Gospel). Christian scholars say that these were the words of a Jew called Philips of Alexandria, who wrote them before Jesus and John (pbut) were born and claimed no divine inspiration for them.
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2. SUBSTITUTE ‘WORD’ WITH ‘GOD’
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If we substitute the word ‘Word’ with the word ‘God’ then it will be "In the Beginning was the God, and the God was with God, and God was God."
Does this mean that there were two Gods?
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3. HOTHEOS – THE GOD; TONTHEOS – A GOD.
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The New testament is written in Greek. The first time God occurs in the quotation is "Hotheos" which literally means "the God" i.e. "And the Word was with God". But the second time when the word "God" appears in the quotation, the Greek word used is "Tontheos", which means "a god" i.e. "and the word was with god." In Hebrew there is nothing like Capital ‘G’ and small ‘g’ like in the English language. Thus Hotheos is ‘the God’ with capital ‘G’ and Tontheos is ‘a god’ with small ‘g’.
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4. II CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 4 VERSE 4
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The Biblical Scholars have reversed their system while translating the verse of II Corinthians chapter 4 verse 4
"(And the devil is) the god of this world".
[II Corinthians 4:4]
Here, "Hotheos" has been wrongly translated as "the god", instead of "the God".
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5. EXODUS CHAPTER 7 VERSE 1
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In Exodus Chapter 7 verse 1
"And the Lord said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh".
[Exodus 7:1]
Why is a small ‘g’ used here for God instead of Capital ‘G’?

8. JESUS (PBUH) IS NOT THE BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD
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Question 
Is it not mentioned in the Bible that Jesus is the " Begotten Son" of God thus making him God?
Answer 
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1. In the Bible, God has sons by the tons.
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It is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 3 verse 38 
"…Adam, which was the son of God."
a. Genesis, Chapter 6 verse 2
"That the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were fair…."
b. Exodus, Chapter 4 verse 22
"…Israel is my son, even my firstborn".
c. Jeremiah, Chapter 31 verse 9
"…For I (God) am a Father to Israel, and E’-phra-im is my firstborn."
d. Psalms, Chapter 2 verse 7
"…the LORD hath said unto me, ‘Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee.’"
e. Romans, Chapter 8 verse 14
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
According to the Bible every righteous person who follows the Commandments of God is referred to as son of God.
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2. JESUS (PBUH) IS THE BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD
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The Christians agree with the reasoning but say that "but Jesus was not like that". Adam was made by God, every living thing was made by God, but Jesus (pbuh) was the begotten son of God, begotten not made". And the Christians quote from the Gospel of John, Chapter 3 verse 16. 
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
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3. MEANING OF THE WORD ‘BEGOTTEN’
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When asked the meaning of the word ‘begotten’ the Christian will rarely be able to explain. Begotten means to beget i.e. to procreate. Begetting is an animal act belonging to the animal function of sex. How can we attribute such a lowly function to God.
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4. THE WORD ‘BEGOTTEN’ IS AN INTERPOLATION
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The word ‘begotten’ mentioned in the Gospel of John, Chapter 3 verse 16 has been thrown out from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible as an interpolation, as a fabrication. The Revised Standard Version has been revised by 32 Christian Scholars of the highest eminence, backed by 50 different co-operating denominations. These Scholars have removed this blasphemous word without any ceremony as an interpolation, concoction, fabrication, and adulteration.
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5. THE QUR’AN SAYS THAT ALLAH DOES NOT BEGET
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a. The Qur’an mentions in Surah Maryam, Chapter 19 verse 88 to 92 
"They say: ‘(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten a son!’ 
Indeed ye have put forth a thing most monstrous!
As if the skies are ready to burst, the earth to split asunder, and the mountains to fall down in utter ruin.
That they should invoke a son for (Allah) Most Gracious.
For it is not consonant with the majesty of (Allah) Most Gracious that He should beget a son.’"
[Al-Qur’an 19:88-92]
b. The Qur’an furthers says in Surah Ikhlas, Chapter 112 verse 1-3 
"Say: ‘He is Allah, the One and Only;
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not, nor is He begotten’"
[Al-Qur’an 112:1-3]

Salvation Bible vs Christian Beliefs.


No Where in the Bible
Prophet Jesus (PBUH) Claimed That I am God or Worship Me….

Regarding the concept of salvation in Christianity that -

"You have to believe Jesus (pbuh) as son of God who was crucified for the sins of the world.  Any one who believes that he died for his sins, will go to heaven."


This is the most illogical myth anyone can have and against the teachings of Prophet Jesus (PBUH).

For example -
Suppose in a company all the employees commit fraud and all sorts of shameful deeds. What is a manager suppose to do?

Yes, simple, find the culprits and punish them accordingly. A manager will not say, “That you have committed fraud and shameful deeds, therefore I will crucify my son for the fraud and shameful deeds of the workers.  All the workers who believe that my son was killed for their wrong doing, their sins would be wiped off  and they will be duly rewarded with promotion.”
If this is a case will it reduce fraud and shameful deeds or will it increase?
Yes……..it will cause employees to commit more of these acts……
Can a criminal testify in a court that I believe in this theory therefore do not punish me as Jesus (PBUH) has already paid for my sins????
This is the theory of Paul never heard by Jesus (PBUH) in his whole life……..

IF YOU LOOK AT THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS (PBUH), IT IS NOTHING BUT ISLAM (SUBMITTING YOUR WILL TO GOD).


What the Bible Says About Salvation?
C
hristians believe in the Theory of Original sin....that the sin of Adam & Eve (pbut) disobeying God is so much severe that it is inherited to entire human being. And God unable to forgive the same sends his son, let him die on the cross and this original sin will wipe off with his blood. Any one who believes in Jesus (pbuh) as a son of God who died for his sin will go to heaven.

How ever this is the creation of Church and against the teachings of Bible  ... lets see

Ezekiel
{18:20}The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father; neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
{18:21}But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
(NO ONE IS SUPPOSE TO BEAR THE SIN OF ANOTHER, NOTHING LIKE ORIGINAL SIN, AS YOU SOW YOU SHALL RIPE, Anyone who sincerely repents to God (only) his sins will be forgiven)


Some will argue this is from Old Testament they fail to realise that Jesus (pbuh) himself said that anyone who breaks even a single letter of OT will never go to heaven.
Matthew
{5:17} Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
{5:18}For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one title shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
{5:19}Who so ever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them,] the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
{5:20}For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees (talking about Jews), ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

(Prophet Jesus (PBUH) said for salvation you have to follow the commandments even those which are in  old  testament…….thou shall not make image of God , Your lord your God is one, though shall not commit adultery, don’t drink alcohol, don't say Trinity…………etc)

Luke
{18:18}And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
{18:19} And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? None [is] good, save one, [that is,] God. {18:20} Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
(Prophet Jesus (PBUH) said following the commandments are the way to heaven. He never said that believe that I die for your sins. Not only this he stopped the man from calling him GOOD forget about calling him GOD)




John (most important verse of Bible...Church don't want u to know)
{16:12} I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
{16:13} Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
{16:14} He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show [it] unto you.

(Here prophet Jesus (PBUH) clarified all things and said still much to come and someone will come, who shall teach you and guide you to truth…..HE IS TALKING ABOUT PROPHET MOHAMMED(saw)….the original word was PERIKATA or PERIKOTOS which means peace worthy person (meaning of word Mohammed) wrongly translated into spirit of truth in English……………………very important thing is that he shall glorify Prophet Jesus (PBUH)…..Now you can see its compulsory for 1.5 billion Muslims to believe in Prophet Jesus (PBUH) and use the words "peace be upon him".)


AND THIS IS WHAT JESUS (PBUH) WILL SAY TO CHRISTIANS IN HIS SECOND COMING
Matthew
{7:21} Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
{7:22} Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
{7:23} and then will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Isn't this strange Christians are worshiping, healing in the name of Jesus (pbuh), doing charities ....but on that day  He will even refuse to recognise them n will say "Depart from here you work of inequity", why this is so???

Beacuase they are not following his words/commandments and made him (an ordinary human being) in to Son of God n God.
That's why all their Good deeds are nothing more that filthy useless rags!



Otherwise Jesus (PBUH) himself said in the Bible " I AM MUSLIM"
John
{5:30} I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
MUSLIM= A PERSON WHO SUBMITS HIS WILL TO GOD (metaphorically father in bible) 

For details click
"Son of God" as per Bible





    ---:REGARDS:---
Mohammed Tariq Ansari

What Son Of God means as per Bible.

What Son Of God means as per Bible.


       Son of God is a metaphorical term used in bible to denote righteous person. This term is used again and again for all prophet. Abraham is son of God, Noah is son of God, David is son of God(Peace be upon all of them) etc
Bible has got son by Tons, in the book of Romans it is clearly mentioned that
Romans  {8:14} For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

It clearly states that son of God means righteous person, as per this if you are a God fearing person then you are a son of God.

So “Son of God” is a metaphorical term used in bible for righteous person.        

But some will claim that Jesus (pbuh) is a begotten son of God (God Forbids) presenting this verse.


John {3:16} For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV)

But they fail to realize that this word has been thrown out from bible as an alteration.




Now Revised Standards Version of Bible clearly states that


John 3:16  For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

The word begotten is not there...It is thrown out as a FABRICATION in Bible.


But some will still argue no no…I believe its (John 3:16) begotten.

For them….its ok .. the verse says Only begotten son, means God has only one. Now look at Bible

Psalms {2:7} I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

As per this David is the begotten son…..and John 3:16 says God has only one without mentioning Jesus(pbuh)!!

Who is Lord and Savior???

Cause it should be David (pbuh) as per John 3:16.



We can clearly see that this term is used metaphorically...... This problem occurs due to the translation ... English translation is not the original one..its the Translation of a translation (Greek --> Latin --> -->English) without the originals (Aramaic).

The language of Jesus (pbuh) was Aramaic' he never spoke English. Translators translated the work ( from the language which is rich n full of metaphors ans similes) into the language (English) which is not as rich ..n taken so many metaphors literally.......That's the cause of most of the problem.


PS-

Its important to note that in bible Jesus (pbuh) has been mentioned as ‘Son Of Man” more than 80 times



      ----:Regards:----
Mohammed Tariq Ansari

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Abrogation in the Quran


Abrogation in the Quran

Critics of Islam often attack the concept of abrogation, they always claim that abrogation in the Quran proves it is not from God and proves it is an inconsistent book because why God would reveal a certain ruling and cancel it out or replace it later on in the same book. This arises due to the fact that they do not read Quran properly in full.



Even their Question is mentioned in Quran. 

25: 32. And those who disbelieve say, "Why was the Quran not revealed to him all at once?" Thus [it is] that We may strengthen thereby your heart. And We have spaced it distinctly.


Interesting their claim is already answered in Quran 1400 years ago

2:106. We do not abrogate a verse or cause it to be forgotten except that We bring forth [one] better than it or similar to it. Do you not know that Allah is over all things competent?



Why there is abrogation???
  This is answered by Allah that whenever we do this we do it by replacing it with something better or at least similar. God is all knowing and knows that it is impossible for man to completely change his ways suddenly. It takes man a gradual amount of time till he can adapt to a certain way, for instance can a person addicted to drugs leave drugs alone in one day after you warn him of its consequences? Off course not, but it will take a gradual amount of time till he can stop taking the drugs.



Example of Abrogation

Now sometime while prohibiting a thing it was prohibited in parts step by step over the period --
For example in case of Alcohol it wasn’t prohibited immediately. It was prohibited in 3 parts.

22:19. They ask you about wine  and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin and [yet, some] benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit."
(In first stage God told us that there is some good thing in this but the sin/harm is many times more….some leave this after getting these verses)


4: 43. O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying
(In second stage it was prohibited to pray while intoxicated….. some people recited the verses wrongly while praying so this verse was revealed…………… some after getting these verses left alcohol)


5:90 O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid  it that you may be successful.
(In third stage it is completely prohibited now no excuse).

If anyone will take these verses and try to prove contradiction he is making fool others. It’s clear to that it is simply the prohibition in stages. As at that times Arab’s were in the lowest level of humanity one historian has clearly defined them as “The only thing which distinguishes them from animal was their shape/form”. They were drunkards, adulterers’, idolators etc.


So this is the practical approach used by Allah. Interesting same approach is used by current days rehabilitation centers they don’t stop the drug/alcohol addict immediately…but in steps.
 

Regards
Tariq




Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Most Common Questions asked on concept of god in Christianity?

Most Common Questions asked on concept of god in Christianity?
by Zakir Naik


TRINITY


Question:
The Christians’ concept of God is the Trinity i.e. The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost, but these three are One. We Christians believe in one God, Who is a Triune God.
Answer:

1. The word ‘Trinity’ is not mentioned in the Bible, but in the Qur’an

The word "Trinity" does not exist anywhere in the whole Bible, but it is mentioned in the Glorious Qur’an in the following places:

a. In Surah Nisa chapter 4 verse 171
"Say not ‘Trinity’: desist:
It will be better for you for
Allah is one God."
[Al-Qur’an 4:171]

b. A similar message is repeated in Surah Maidah chapter 5 verse 73
"They do blaspheme who say
Allah is one of three
In a Trinity: for there is
No god except One God.
If they desist not
From their word (of blasphemy),
Verily a grievous penalty
Will befall the blasphemers
Among them."
[Al-Qur’an 16:125]

2. The closest verse regarding "Trinity" in the Bible, has now been thrown out of the Bible

The verse in the Bible which is closest to "Trinity" and is often quoted by Christian missionaries is the first Epistle of John, chapter 5 verse no 7 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one."
In the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (R.S.V.) revised by 32 Christian scholars of the highest eminence backed by 50 different co-operating denominations, this verse which is the keystone of the Christian faith has been removed as an interpolation, as a fabrication and as a concoction. It has not been expunged from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible by the Muslims or by non-Christian scholars, but by 32 Christian scholars of the highest eminence backed by 50 different cooperating denominations as an interpolation, as a concoction and as a fabrication because this verse does not exist in the original manuscript. We Muslims must congratulate the galaxy of D.D.’s (Doctors of Divinity) who have been honest enough to eliminate another lie from the English R.S.V. Bible, thus bringing it closer to the teachings of Islam and the Glorious Qur’an.

1. Jesus (pbuh) never claimed Divinity

Jesus (pbuh) never spoke about Trinity i.e. three in one. On the contrary he says in:

a. The Gospel of Mark ,chapter 12, verse 29
"Shama Israelu Adonai Ila Hayno Adonia Ikhad"
It is a Hebrew quotation which means:
"Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord."

b. The Gospel of John, chapter 14 verse 28
"My father is greater than I."

c. The Gospel of John, chapter 10 verse 29
"My Father... is greater than all."

d. The Gospel of Mathew, chapter 12, verse 28
"… I cast out devils by the Spirit of God…."

e. The Gospel of Luke, chapter 11 verse 20
"…I with the finger of God cast out devils…."

f. The Gospel of John, chapter 5 verse 30
"I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."

2. The Catechism of the Church

a. According to the Catechism of the Christian Church, "The Father is a person, the Son is a person, and the Holy Ghost is a person; but they are not three persons but one person." Person, person, person but not 3 persons but 1 person! What language is this? 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 and not 1. 1 x 3 = 3 and not 1. What makes a person different than the other person? It is his personality.

b. If we have three identical triplets and one of them commits murder, should we hang the other two? The answer is ‘No’, because he is a different person having a different personality.

c. When the Christians speak about the Father in Heaven they have a certain mental picture in mind, of an elderly man some what like Santa Claus sitting on one of the planets with the earth as his foot stool. When they speak about the son, they have a certain mental picture in their mind. A tall handsome man, who has a beard and long hair; somewhat like Jeffery Hunter who did the role of Jesus (pbuh) in the film ‘King of Kings’. When they speak about the Holy Ghost they have a certain mental picture in mind like that of a dove that came upon Jesus (pbuh) when he was baptised or like a spirit at the feast of Pentecost. If we ask the Christians "How many mental pictures do you have when you speak about Trinity?" they say "We have only one picture". They lie when they say this, for 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 and not 1.

 

2. TRINITY – WATER IN THREE STATES

Question
The concept of "Trinity" can be explained by giving the example that water can be present in three states, i.e. as solid e.g. ice, as liquid e.g. water and gas e.g. vapour, yet it is one and the same water.
Answer
I agree that water can be present in three states, that is solid, liquid and gas, as ice, water and vapour but in all three states the matter is the same i.e. H2O and contains two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. The material and components are the same although the form of the matter differs. Water remains H2O in the solid form i.e. ice. It remains H2O in the form of gas i.e. vapour. However, in case of Trinity, besides the form changing even the components and material themselves change. The Father is God and Jesus (pbuh) is man, and the Holy Ghost is a spirit and all three are not made up of the same matter or component.
Man contains flesh and bones, whereas God and spirit do not contain flesh and bones. Man requires to eat, etc., whereas God does not require to eat. No wonder Jesus (pbuh) says in the last supper, in the upper room mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24 verses 39 to 43
"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."
And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
And they gave him a piece of broiled fish, and of an honeycomb."
And he took it, and did eat before them.

3. TRINITY – FATHER, BROTHER AND BUSINESSMAN

Question
A person can also be a father, a brother and a businessman at the same time, but yet, he is one and the same person. Then why cannot God be "one in three" i.e. God the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost?
Answer
The same person can be a father, a brother and a businessman at the same time.

a. But suppose the sister of that man tells him a secret, it is but natural that the father and the businessman also will know about it. Contrary to this, Jesus (pbuh) has said in the Bible, in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 13 verse 32
"But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father."
Here the knowledge of the hour is only known to the Father and not to the Son, indicating that God and Jesus (pbuh) Christ are not one and the same person.

b. A human being can be a father, a brother, and a businessman at the same time, but if the brother dies, even the father and the businessman will die. Thus, when the Christians say that Jesus (pbuh) died on the cross they will have to agree that God and the Holy Spirit also died.

4. JESUS (pbuh) CLAIMED DIVINITY WHEN HE SAID "I AND MY FATHER ARE ONE"

Question
Jesus clearly claimed Divinity when he said in the Gospel, "I and my Father are one."
Answer

1. WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

It is unfair on the part of the missionaries, that they do not provide the context, then as us Muslims, "Do you know the context?" That which they quote is the text of John chapter 10, verse 30. To get at the context, we have to begin from verse 23 which reads:

23. "And Jesus (pbuh) walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch."
John, or whoever he was, who wrote this story, does not tell us the reason for Jesus (pbuh) tempting the devil by walking alone in the lion’s den. Now, we do not expect the Jews to miss a golden opportunity to get even with Jesus (pbuh). Perhaps, he was emboldened by the manner in which he had literally whipped the Jews single-handed in the temple, and upset the tables of the money-changers at the beginning of his ministry (John 2:15).

24. "Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly."
They surrounded him, brandishing their fingers in his face, they began accusing him and provoking him; saying that he had not put forth his claim plainly enough, clearly enough. That he was talking ambiguously. They were trying to work themselves into a frenzy to assault him. In fact, their real complaint was that they did not like his method of preaching – his invectives, the manner in which he condemned them for their formalism, their ceremonialism, their going for the letter of the law and forgetting the spirit. But Jesus (pbuh) could not afford to provoke them any further – there were too many of them and they were itching for a fight. Discretion is the better part of valour. In a conciliatory spirit, befitting the occasion:

25. Jesus (pbuh) answered them, ‘I told ye, and you believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me’.

26. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.’
Jesus (pbuh) refutes the false charge of his enemies, that he was ambiguous in his claims to being the Messiah whom they were waiting for. He says that he did tell them clearly enough, yet they would not listen to him,
He further justifies by saying,

27. "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

28. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man PLUCK THEM OUT OF MY HAND.

29. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to PLUCK THEM OUT OF MY FATHER’S HAND."
How can anyone be so blind as not to see the exactness of the ending of the last two verses? But spiritual blinkers are more impervious than physical defects. He is telling the Jews and recording for posterity, the real unity or relationship between the Father and the son. The most crucial verse –

30. "I and my Father are one."
One in what? In their Omniscience? In their Nature? In their Omnipotence? No! One in purpose! That once a believer has accepted faith, the Messenger sees to it that he remains in faith and God Almighty also sees to it that he remains in faith. This is the purpose of the "Father" AND the "son" AND the "Holy Ghost" AND of every man AND every woman of faith. Let the same John explain his Gnostic mystic verbiage:
"That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us …."
(John 17:21)
"I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one …."
(John 17:23)
If Jesus is "ONE" with God, and if that "ONENESS" makes him God, then the traitor Judas, and the doubting Thomas, and the satanic Peter, plus the other nine who deserted him when he was most in need are God(s), because the same ONENESS which he claimed with God in John 10:30, now he claims for all "who forsook him and fled" (Mark 14:50) – all "ye of little faith" (Matthew 8:26) – ALL "O faithless and perverse generation" (Luke 9:41). Where and when will the Christian blasphemy end? The expression "I and my Father are one," was very innocent, meaning nothing more than a common purpose with God. But the Jews were looking for trouble and any excuse would do, therefore:

31. "The Jews took up stones again to stone him.

32. Jesus answered them, "Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?"

33. The Jews answered him, saying, ‘For a good word we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.’"
In verse 24 above the Jews falsely alleged that Jesus was talking ambiguously. When that charge was ably refuted, they then accused him of blasphemy (kufr) which is like treason in the spiritual realm. So they say that Jesus is claiming to be God – "I and my Father are one". The Christians agree with the Jews in this that Jesus (pbuh) did make such a claim; but differ in that it was not blasphemy because the Christians say that he was God and was entitled to own up to his Divinity.
The Christians and the Jews are both agreed that the utterance is serious. To one (Christian) as an excuse for good "redemption", and to the other (Jew) as an excuse for good "riddance". Between the two, let poor Jesus die. But Jesus refuses to co-operate in this dirty game, so:

34. "Jesus answered them, ‘Is it not written in your law, I SAID, YE ARE GODS?

35. If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

36. Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?’"

2. WHY "YOUR LAW"?

He is a bit sarcastic in verse 34, but in any event, why does he say: "Your Law? " Is it not also his law? Did he not say: THINK NOT THAT I AM COME TO DESTROY THE LAW, OR THE PROPHETS: I AM NOT COME TO DESTROY, BUT TO FULFIL. FOR VERILY I SAY UNTO YOU, TILL HEAVEN AND EARTH PASS, ONE JOT OR ONE TITTLE SHALL IN NO WISE PASS FROM THE LAW, TILL ALL BE FULFILLED.
(Matthew 5:17-18).

3. "YE ARE GODS"

"Ye are gods:" He is obviously quoting from the 82nd Psalm (verse 6) – "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."
Jesus (pbuh), continues, "If he (i.e. God Almighty) called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (meaning that the prophets of God were called ‘GODS’) and the scripture cannot be broken (in other words – YOU CAN’T CONTRADICT ME!)." – Jesus (pbuh) knows his Scripture; and thus speaks with authority; He reasons with his enemies that "if good men, holy men, prophets of God are being addressed as "GODS" in our Books of Authority, with which you find no fault – then why do you take exception to me? – When the only claim I make for myself is far inferior in our language, viz. "a son of God" as against others being called "GODS" by God Himself. Even if I (Jesus) described myself as "god" in our language, according to Hebrew usage, you should find no fault with me." This is the plain reading of the Christian Scripture. I am giving no interpretations of my own or some esoteric meaning to words!

5. JESUS (PBUH) DID NOT CLAIM DIVINITY IN JOHN 14:6

Question
Jesus (pbuh) indicated that he was God when he said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me".
Answer

1. Gospel of John Chapter 14 verses 1 – 6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
In order to understand the verse better we should read the context i.e. Gospel of John chapter 14 verse 1 to 6
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.’
Thomas saith unto him, ‘Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?’
Jesus saith unto him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the father, but by me.’"
[John 14:1-6]

2. EVERY PROPHET IN HIS TIME IS THE WAY TO GOD

Jesus (pbuh) being a prophet of God rightly said that he was the way to God. Every Prophet of God, is the truth and the way to God. Moses (pbuh) during his time and for his nation was the way, the truth and life and no man could come to God but through Moses (pbuh). Every prophet of God in his time is the ultimate path and guidance to God.
Today the last and final messenger of God is prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who is the way, the truth and the life; no man comes unto God but through his teachings.

3. JESUS (PBUH) SAID HE THAT HAS SEEN ME HAS SEEN THE FATHER

Some Christians consider that Jesus (pbuh) by stating that "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father" in the verses to follow is a proof that Jesus (pbuh) claimed divinity. If you further read it is mentioned in Gospel of John, 14 verse 7 to 10:
"‘If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.’
Philip saith unto him, ‘Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.’
Jesus saith unto him, ‘Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."
[John 14:7-10]

4. KNOWING GOD IS SEEING GOD

Jesus (pbuh) says in the verse no 7
"If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him."
[John 14:7]
Seeing according to Jesus (pbuh) means knowing. Thus he who knows Jesus (pbuh), also knows God. The miracles and works of the prophet (pbuh) bear testimony to the existence of God.

7. JESUS CLAIMED DIVINITY AT THE BEGINNING OF GOSPEL OF JOHN
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Question
It is mentioned in the Gospel of John that "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God," proving without doubt that Jesus is God.
Answer
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1. GOSPEL OF JOHN, CHAPTER 1 VERSE 1
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It is mentioned in the Gospel of John, Chapter 1 verse 1
"In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God".
These words are not the words of Jesus (pbuh), but of St. John (or whoever is the author of this Gospel). Christian scholars say that these were the words of a Jew called Philips of Alexandria, who wrote them before Jesus and John (pbut) were born and claimed no divine inspiration for them.
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2. SUBSTITUTE ‘WORD’ WITH ‘GOD’
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If we substitute the word ‘Word’ with the word ‘God’ then it will be "In the Beginning was the God, and the God was with God, and God was God."
Does this mean that there were two Gods?
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3. HOTHEOS – THE GOD; TONTHEOS – A GOD.
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The New testament is written in Greek. The first time God occurs in the quotation is "Hotheos" which literally means "the God" i.e. "And the Word was with God". But the second time when the word "God" appears in the quotation, the Greek word used is "Tontheos", which means "a god" i.e. "and the word was with god." In Hebrew there is nothing like Capital ‘G’ and small ‘g’ like in the English language. Thus Hotheos is ‘the God’ with capital ‘G’ and Tontheos is ‘a god’ with small ‘g’.
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4. II CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 4 VERSE 4
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The Biblical Scholars have reversed their system while translating the verse of II Corinthians chapter 4 verse 4
"(And the devil is) the god of this world".
[II Corinthians 4:4]
Here, "Hotheos" has been wrongly translated as "the god", instead of "the God".
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5. EXODUS CHAPTER 7 VERSE 1
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In Exodus Chapter 7 verse 1
"And the Lord said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh".
[Exodus 7:1]
Why is a small ‘g’ used here for God instead of Capital ‘G’?

8. JESUS (PBUH) IS NOT THE BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD
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Question
Is it not mentioned in the Bible that Jesus is the " Begotten Son" of God thus making him God?
Answer
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1. In the Bible, God has sons by the tons.
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It is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 3 verse 38
"…Adam, which was the son of God."
a. Genesis, Chapter 6 verse 2
"That the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were fair…."
b. Exodus, Chapter 4 verse 22
"…Israel is my son, even my firstborn".
c. Jeremiah, Chapter 31 verse 9
"…For I (God) am a Father to Israel, and E’-phra-im is my firstborn."
d. Psalms, Chapter 2 verse 7
"…the LORD hath said unto me, ‘Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee.’"
e. Romans, Chapter 8 verse 14
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
According to the Bible every righteous person who follows the Commandments of God is referred to as son of God.
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2. JESUS (PBUH) IS THE BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD
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The Christians agree with the reasoning but say that "but Jesus was not like that". Adam was made by God, every living thing was made by God, but Jesus (pbuh) was the begotten son of God, begotten not made". And the Christians quote from the Gospel of John, Chapter 3 verse 16.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
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3. MEANING OF THE WORD ‘BEGOTTEN’
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When asked the meaning of the word ‘begotten’ the Christian will rarely be able to explain. Begotten means to beget i.e. to procreate. Begetting is an animal act belonging to the animal function of sex. How can we attribute such a lowly function to God.
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4. THE WORD ‘BEGOTTEN’ IS AN INTERPOLATION
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The word ‘begotten’ mentioned in the Gospel of John, Chapter 3 verse 16 has been thrown out from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible as an interpolation, as a fabrication. The Revised Standard Version has been revised by 32 Christian Scholars of the highest eminence, backed by 50 different co-operating denominations. These Scholars have removed this blasphemous word without any ceremony as an interpolation, concoction, fabrication, and adulteration.
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5. THE QUR’AN SAYS THAT ALLAH DOES NOT BEGET
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a. The Qur’an mentions in Surah Maryam, Chapter 19 verse 88 to 92
"They say: ‘(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten a son!’
Indeed ye have put forth a thing most monstrous!
As if the skies are ready to burst, the earth to split asunder, and the mountains to fall down in utter ruin.
That they should invoke a son for (Allah) Most Gracious.
For it is not consonant with the majesty of (Allah) Most Gracious that He should beget a son.’"
[Al-Qur’an 19:88-92]
b. The Qur’an furthers says in Surah Ikhlas, Chapter 112 verse 1-3
"Say: ‘He is Allah, the One and Only;
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not, nor is He begotten’"
[Al-Qur’an 112:1-3]