Why Don't Christians Follow the Commandments?

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Why Don't Christians Follow the Commandments?

"And behold, one came and said unto him, ‘Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?’

And he said unto him, ‘Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.’ "
[The Bible, Mathew 19:16-17]

Jesus (pbuh) did not say that to have the eternal life of paradise, man should believe in him as Almighty God or worship him as God, or believe that Jesus (pbuh) would die for his sins. On the contrary he said that the path to salvation was through keeping the commandments. It is indeed striking to note the difference between the words of Jesus Christ (pbuh) and the Christian dogma of salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus (pbuh).

Al-Qur'an 20:25-28
Greet you in the same manner as Jesus (pbuh) greeted in Hebrew Luke 24:36
‘Sholam alay kum’
or Islamic greeting in Arabic Assalaamu alai kum
both meaning ‘Peace be on you’.

Similarities / Similar Teachings in the Qur’an and

2006-09-04 20:29:27 · 19 answers · asked by khan_aqua 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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the Bible which Muslims follow but Christians don't

I
ISLAM

1.
DEFINITION

A.
Meaning of Islam

(i)
Islam is derived from the word salaam meaning peace.

(ii)
Submission to the Will of Allah (swt) i.e. God Almighty.

B.
Meaning of ‘Muslim’ – One who submits his will to Allah.

C.
Islam is not a new religion found by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

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MESSENGERS IN ISLAM

A.
(i)
To every nation was sent a Guide or a Messenger
Al-Qur'an 35:24
Al-Qur'an 13:7

(ii)
25 Prophets mentioned by name in the Qur'an

(iii)
Islam is the only non-Christian faith that believes in Jesus (pbuh)

(iv)
Stories only of some prophets mentioned in Qur'an
Al-Qur'an 4:164
Al-Qur'an 40:78

(v)
More than 1,24,000 Messengers according to Hadith

B.
(i)
Previous Messengers were only sent for their people and nation and their complete message was meant only for a particular time period.

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ii)
Moses (pbuh) was only sent for the Jews.

(iii)
Jesus (pbuh) sent only for the Jews i.e. lost sheep of Israel.
Al-Qur'an 3:49
Mathew 10:5-6
Mathew 15:24

(iv)
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the Last and Final Messenger for the
Whole of Mankind.
Al-Qur'an 33:40
Al-Qur'an 21:107
Al-Qur'an 34:28
Sahih Bukhari Vol.1 Book of Salaah Chapter 56 Hadith No. 429

(v)
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) prophesised in the Bible.
Al-Qur'an 7:157
Al-Qur'an 61:6
Deuteronomy 18:18
Isaiah 29:12
Song of Solomon 5:16
John 16:7
John 16:12-14

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3.
REVELATIONS OF GOD

A.
Several Revelations sent by Allah – Al-Qur'an 13:38.
By name only four are mentioned in the Qur’an.

B.
(i)
The Qur’an is the Last and Final Revelation.

(ii)
All previous Revelations before Qur'an were only sent for a particular group of people and for a particular time period

(iii)
The Qur’an was Revealed for the Whole of Mankind
Al-Qur'an 14:1
Al-Qur'an 14:52
Al-Qur'an 2:185
Al-Qur'an 39:41

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II
PILLARS OF ISLAM:

1.
Tauheed: Monotheism

A.
La ilaha ilallahu, Muhammad-ur-Rasoolullah
Sahih Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith No. 7

B.
Believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers.
Al-Qur'an 2:177

C.
Come to common terms — Worship of one God
Al-Qur'an 3:64

D.
Concept of God
Al-Qur'an 112:1-4
Deuteronomy 6:4
Mark 12:29

E.
Shirk – Biggest Sin
Al-Qur'an 4:48
Al-Qur'an 4:116
Exodus 20:2-5
Deuteronomy 5:7-9

F.
Jesus (pbuh) not God. He never claimed Divinity
Al-Qur'an 5:72
John 14:28
John 10:29
Mathew 12:28
Luke 11:20
John 5:30
Acts 2:21

G.
99 Attributes of Almighty God
Al-Qur'an 17:110

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H.
Prefer using name ‘Allah’ rather than the word ‘God’ as the word ‘God’ can be played around with. Allah in the Bible – Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani
Mark 15:34
Mathew 27:46

2.
Salaah

A.
Not merely Prayers but Programming
Al-Qur'an 5:90
Al-Qur'an 2:188

B.
Prayers restrain you from shameful and unjust deeds

Al-Qur'an 29:45

C.
Salaah timings – for healthy soul five times a day
. Al-Qur'an 17:78
Al-Qur'an 20:130

D.
Take off shoes before entering mosque.

(i)
Commandment of Allah to Moses
Al-Qur'an 20:11-12
Exodus 3:5
Acts 7:33

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(ii)
Can Pray with Shoes.
Sunan Abu Dawood – Vol. 1, Book of Salaah, Chapter 240,
Hadith No. 652-653.

(iii)
Hygienic

E.
Ablution

(i)
Al-Qur'an 5:6
Exodus 40:31-32
Acts 21:26

(ii)
Hygienic

(iii)
Mental Preparation

F.
Stand shoulder to shoulder, while praying –
Sahih Bukhari – Vol. 1, Book of Adhan Chapter 75 Hadith no. 692
Abu Dawood – Vol. 1, Book of Salaah Chapter 245 Hadith No. 666.

G.
Sujud – Prostration

(i)
To humble your mind, humble your body

(ii)
Sujud mentioned 92 times in the Qur’an
Al-Qur'an 3:43
Al-Qur'an 22:77

(iii)
Prostration in the Bible
Genesis 17:3; Numbers 20:6
Joshua 5:14; Mathew 26:39

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3.
Zakaah

A.
Meaning: Purification and Growth

B.
Description: 2.5% of saving every lunar year in charity
Al-Qur'an 9:60

C.
If every human being gives Zakaah, not a single person will die of hunger.

D.
"Wealth does not circulate only amongst the wealthy and the rich"
Al-Qur'an 59:7

E.
I Peter 4:8

4.
SAUM - FASTING

A.
Description – one lunar month i.e. during the month of Ramadaan every lunar year, Muslims fast, i.e. abstain from food and drinks from sunrise till sunset.

B.
Benefits: learn self restraint. If you can control your hunger you can control almost all your desires. It enhances spiritual awareness.
Al-Qur'an 2:183

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C.
Medical Benefits:

(a)
Increases absorption capacity of intestines

(b)
Lowers cholestrol.

D.
Discourages smoking, alcoholism and other addictions.

E.
Bible prescribes Fasting
Mathew 17:21
Mark 9:29

5.
HAJJ

A.
Description – Pilgrimage atleast once in life time if you can afford it

B.
Universal Brotherhood – 2.5 million people from all over the world gather, wear two pieces of unsewn cloth, preferably white. Cannot differentiate between rich and poor.
Al-Qur'an 49:13

C.
Significance of Kaaba – Muslims don’t worship it
Psalms 84:4-7

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III
ISLAM IS A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFE
These five pillars do not constitute complete Islam. Only if the pillars are strong, will the structure be strong.

1.
HUMANS CREATED TO WORSHIP ALLAH

A.
Jinn and Man created for worship of Allah
Al-Qur'an 51:56

B.
Meaning of Ibadaah – root word Abd meaning ‘slave’.

2.
OBEYING COMMANDMENTS OF ALLAH IS SUBMITTING YOUR WILL TO ALLAH

A.
Abstaining from alcohol
Al-Qur'an 5:90
Proverbs 20:1
Ephesians 5:18

B.
Abstaining from prohibited food
Al-Qur'an 5:5
Al-Qur'an 2:173, 5:3, 6:145, 16:115

(i)
Dead meat
Leviticus 17:15
Deuteronomy 14:21

(ii)
Blood
Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:14, Deuteronomy 12:16,
I Samuel 14:33, Acts 15:29

(iii)
Pork is prohibited
Leviticus 11:7-8
Deuteronomy 14:8
Isaiah 65:2-5

(vi)
Food on which names beside Allah have been invoked
Acts 15:29; Revelation 2:14

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C.
(i)
Being Honest in your Business

(ii)
Helping Neighbours
Al-Qur'an 107:1-7

(iii)
Abstaining from Backbiting
Al-Qur'an 104:1-3
Al-Qur'an 49:11-12

(iv)
Obeying and Respecting Parents
Al-Qur'an 17:23, 24

(v)
Celibacy or Monasticism is prohibited in Islam
Sahih Bukhari: Vol. 7 Book of Nikah, Chapter No. 3, Hadith No. 4

(vi)
Loving, being Kind and Just to your Wife
Al-Qur'an 4:19

(vii)
Abstaining from Adultery
Al-Qur'an 17:32

D.
Dressing Modestly

(i)
Al-Qur'an 24:30
Mathew 5:27-28

(ii)
Al-Qur'an 24:31

(iii)
Six Criteria for Hijab in Islam
Deuteronomy 22:5
I Timothy 2:9 e.g. of Mary
I Corinthians 11:5-6

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E.
Circumcision
Acts 7:8
John 7:22
Luke 2:21

F.
In short, every Muslim should follow all the Commandments of Allah (swt) and His Messenger Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and abstain from the things they have prohibited.

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CONCLUSION

(a)
If Christian is a person who follows the teachings of Christ (pbuh) and not one who worships Christ (pbuh). (We are more Christian than the Christians themselves).

(b)
Muslim is a person who submits his will to Allah.
Jesus (pbuh) said, "not my will but thy will be done." i.e. Muslim.
John 5:30

(c)

Al-Qur'an 5:82

2006-09-04 20:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by afrasiyab k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Christians do follow the 10 commandments of God.

Rev 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

2006-09-05 03:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sky_blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sir....Christians do follow the commandments. Jesus broke the 10 commandments that God gave to Moses down into two commandments: Love The Lord with all your heart and all your mind and all your heart, and love your neighbor as you love yourself. From these one has an idea as to their general duty once they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and personal savior.

2006-09-05 03:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by KREAL1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

well then, you know that NO ONE except JESUS is perfect.
There are points for trying but all fall short of the glory of God. God knows this....always has...always will. He also knows what is in a person's heart.
Judge not lest ye be judged.
Have a nice day!

2006-09-05 03:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Amen!!! the path to heaven is indeed keeping the commandments and not by the sacrifice of Jesus (pbuh)

Adyghe1985!
you are sadly misinformed!!! i have Jewish friends and i never hated them nor have any Muslim i know!!!

the problem isn't with the JEWS it's with Israel. and Israel ALONE!!
I've known MANY Jews people and i truly love them. but that doesn't mean i should agree with an illegal occupation and the mass murder of the Arabs in occupied Palestine.!!

2006-09-05 03:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋

Please don't misqote thebible : Matthew 19:16- 17. Now look! a certain one came up to him and said :"Teacher, what good must I do to get everlasting life?"
He said unto him:"Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is that is good. If though, you want to enter into life, observe the commandments continually."

2006-09-05 03:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

How can you generalise that Christians does not follow the Commandments. Do you think that because you quote some verses from the Koran you are anymore holy or that you follow the Commandment. Just keep your judgment to yourself. Do not judge others.

2006-09-05 03:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by ancalagon2003 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋

christians don't follow the commandments because when jesus came to earth he fulfilled all the commandments and gave the commandment of loving your neighbor as you love yourself. when jesus is your savior you recognize he fulfilled all these, and that he was the sacrifice for all of your sins.

2006-09-05 03:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you follow the Bible, why do you hate Jews and do everything you can to kill us?

It is just like some Christians who try to exclude us from our own holy book and persecute us in the name of our own God.

2006-09-05 03:33:02 · answer #9 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋

Jesus is God. Christianity is the one true religion.
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2006-09-05 03:33:22 · answer #10 · answered by Pashur 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋