Christians often ask followers of the Quran whether they object to using the term "Father" for God, aiming to highlight a perceived inconsistency between the portrayal of Jesus in the Gospels and the Quran. They argue that Jesus' use of "Father" in the Gospels suggests a theological divergence from the Quranic depiction of Jesus as … Continue reading Calling God Father?
Jesus: The Last Adam
TLDR Paul considered Jesus subordinate to God Both Jesus and Adam are called the "Son of God." Paul calls Jesus the last Adam. From his writings, Paul alludes to being familiar with the collection of writings known as "The Life of Adam and Eve." In these writings, all the angels were commanded to bow down … Continue reading Jesus: The Last Adam
Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
On January 31, 1990, God's Messenger of the Covenant, Dr. Rashad Khalifa, was blessed with martyrdom. Since his death, while more individuals have embraced the religion of Submission, the overall Submitter movement has stagnated. Few new communities have emerged, and many existing ones have struggled to expand their congregations. In fact, many of these communities … Continue reading Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Christian polemicists who support the doctrine of the Trinity often attempt to use two specific verses from the Quran to assert the validity of their theology. They argue that because the Trinitarian doctrine ultimately prevailed over other Christian doctrines, this either indicates that the Quran supports their doctrine as correct or suggests that the Quran … Continue reading Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
In Matthew 23, Jesus provided several signs for the people of his time to identify the hypocrites. Ironically, most Christians of today have likewise fallen into hypocrisy when they choose to do the very acts that Jesus warned them about. #1 THEY FAIL TO Uphold the Torah 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to … Continue reading Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
Seeking God’s Help
Seventeen times a day, submitters make the following proclamation to God when they recite the Fãtehah during their Salat. [1:5] You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help. إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ iyyāka naʿbudu wa-iyyāka nastaʿīn The word "nastaʿīn" ( نَسْتَعِين ) translates to "we ask for help" and comes from the root "Ayn-Waw-Nun" … Continue reading Seeking God’s Help
Faith vs. Works (Paul the Anti-Christ)
After Jesus's death, James, Jesus's brother, and Paul disagreed on whether righteousness was achieved through deeds or faith alone. Paul argued that after Jesus's death, one could not be saved by works, only by faith, as shown in Romans 3: 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the … Continue reading Faith vs. Works (Paul the Anti-Christ)
Nicene Creed Theological Blunders
The Nicene Creed was a pivotal statement of Christian faith formulated in the 4th century. It originated from the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, a gathering of Christian bishops convened in the city of Nicaea (now İznik, Turkey) by the Roman Emperor Constantine I (r. 306-337 CE). This council was the first effort … Continue reading Nicene Creed Theological Blunders
Jesus and Cathedrals
Churches and cathedrals are some of the most elaborate and expensive buildings ever constructed. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City: Arguably the most renowned Catholic church in the world, St. Peter's Basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Its construction spanned over a century (1506-1626), involving legendary artists like Michelangelo and Bramante. The church was funded … Continue reading Jesus and Cathedrals
Jesus ≠ God
Trinitarians claim that Jesus is God. [5:17] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, the son of Mary. Say, "Who could oppose GOD if He willed to annihilate the Messiah, son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and … Continue reading Jesus ≠ God
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