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 Dialoguingwith Muslims

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The 2-Step Process for EffectivelyDialoguing with Muslims

Understanding the teachings of Islam

Providing a Christian response to the

teachings of Islam

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Examining the (3) Most Problematic

Teachings of Islam

Muhammad

The Jesus of the Qur’an

Salvation in Islam

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Muhammad 

Muhammad begins preaching monotheism

in the polytheistic culture of Mecca.

He is later banished from Mecca, only to

return years later to conquer Mecca inbattle.

Muhammad spread Islam by the sword withthe backing of the Qur’an (Surah 9:5).

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The Jesus of the Qur’an

The Jesus of the Qur’an:

was sinless

was born of a virgin (Surah 3:47)

performed miracles (Surah 3:49)

was called the “Christ” (Surah 3:45)

was a great Prophet (Surah 4:171)

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The Jesus of the Qur’an

The Jesus of the Qur’an:

was not the Son of God (Surah 25:2)

did not die on the cross (Surah 4:157)

was not raised from the dead

never claimed to be God (Surah 5:75)

is not the only way to God (Surah 39:7)

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Salvation in Islam Salvation in Islam is based on the “scales.”

If a person’s good deeds outweigh theirbad deeds, they can have hope that Godwill accept them (Surah 23:102-103).

 A Muslim can never know if they have

done enough good deeds to merit eternallife.

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Salvation in Islam The only way that salvation is secured for a

Muslim is by dying as a martyr whileattempting to further the cause of Allah(Surah 3:169-171).

 Anyone who rejects Islam and the prophet

Muhammad will be condemned to hell.(Surah 5:10; 48:13).

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 A Christian Responseto the Teachings of

 Islam

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Muhammad  Prophets in both the Old and New

Testaments provided proof that they were

sent from God (1 Kings 18:21-39; Hebrews

2:3-4). When Muhammad was pressed to provide

a sign that he was from God, he appealed

to the Quran as a sign (Surah 29:48-51).

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Muhammad  Angelic revelations that contradict the

teachings of the Bible are demonic(2 Corinthians 11:14)

Muhammad’s angelic revelations have just

as much credibility as the angelic revelations

of Joseph Smith (the founder of Mormon-ism), which is none (Galatians 1:8-9).

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The Jesus of the Qur’an The Jesus of the Qur’an is based on a

personal experience that Muhammadencountered during his time of meditation.

The Jesus of the Qur’an is not based onhistorical evidence. Thus, it is not a

trustworthy document regarding the life andteachings of Jesus.

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The Jesus of the Qur’an The portrait of Jesus in the Qur’an is

partially accurate, revealing His superiority

to Muhammad in at least four (4) ways.

This should lead an open-minded Muslim tolook into the New Testament to gain a more

accurate description of the real Jesus

(Surah 5:66-68; 10:94).

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Muhammad Jesus Sinless

Born of a virgin

Performed miracles

Is the Messiah

Sinful (Surah 40:55)

Not born of a virgin

Performed no miracles

Not the Messiah

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Salvation in Islam Muslims cannot know that they will have

enough good deeds to weigh in their favor

on judgment day. However, the Bible

promises that we can know that we haveeternal life (1 John 5:13; Romans 10:13).

This is a fearful situation for the Muslim

since the Qur’an says that all are guilty of

sin (Surah 16:61; 35:45).

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Salvation in Islam The Qur’an states that Allah, “Leads astray

whomsoever he wills” (Surah 35:8). The Qur’an also states that it is the will of Allah to

populate hell (Surah 11:118-119).

However, the God of the Bible desires to draweveryone to Himself (Matthew 18:14; 1 Timothy

2:4).

Which God qualifies as a more trustworthy

Savior?

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*Tips on Dialoguing with Muslims Try to avoid saying negative things about the

Qur’an and/or Muhammad too early If possible, try to build friendships with the

Muslims that you desire to reach

Be respectful of their beliefs/practices Encourage the Muslim to read the New

Testament

Learn more about Islam!

*Reasoning from the Scriptures with Muslims, by Ron Rhodes