God's Last Prophet---Arabic?

Question

So, I know that there are differences in the Koran and the Bible as far as which son Abraham was asked to sacrifice. We, as Christians believe that son was Issac and that Jews are God's choosen people. I know that the Koran says Ishmael was that son.

So, my question is this, if Ishmael was the "son of promise" (because that's what who we believe Issac was), then why did God send so many prophets to Israel and only one to Arabia?

Can you give me an example of an error in a prophet. Please. I always hear this argument, but no one offers proof. Seems more like projecting that thinking it out.

Deuteronomy is a book of laws of Ancient Israel. Not necessarily fictional (maybe you don't agree with the theological aspects), but that doesn't mean that everything was fictional. Come on. Stop repeating crap that I've already heard. Engage the question.

only one to get the message across, hehe, that's cute.

I still disagree though.

I've never thought about prophets going to other places than Israel before. It definitely is something to look into.

Thanks, for that insightful answer.

Answer 1

You are wrong in saying that Qur'an says that Ishmael was the son who Abraham was asked to sacrifice. Qur'an mentions the name of both Isaac and Ishmael but never in the context of sacrifice. Some muslims scholars believe it was Isaac others believe it was Ishmael. The Qur'an says ...

Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!" (37:102)

Note that no name is specified.

Secondly, whether it was Isaac or Ishmael that doesn't change the moral of the story.

How can you say that no Prophets were sent to Arabia before? Probably you are unaware of Prophet Hud (peace be upon him). He is one of the rare ones who's tomb is known to be in Yemen. More importantly Abraham also lived in Arabia. The Qur'an talks about the account when Abraham and Ishmael were building the Ka'aba. The Qur'an says...

And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship). (2:125)

The verse doesn't include Makka as a word, but "the House" refers to Ka'aba.
According to our Prophet (peace be upon him) there were about 124,000 prophets that were sent to mankind. So frankly speaking, you can never be sure how many were sent to which region. But then the Qur'an points out that a warner was sent to every people in the world.

Answer 2

once you're confident that Prophet Muhammad (Allah's Peace be upon him) isn't the final prophet, why waste Muslims' time asking questions approximately it? you will not have confidence our solutions, besides. We tell human beings what they choose and could pay attention, not what they like to pay attention. As a faith community, we Muslims have valid rationalization why we have confidence what we have confidence, somewhat on the covenant concern. we don't settle for an "in any respect fee" or an "something is going" covenant. The covenant Almighty God widespread with Abraham became into sacred, and could, consequently, be respected, commemorated, and responded for by using all of humanity. returned, why waste our time? you do not choose any form of information from us because of the fact all we are to you're a gaggle of liars who do not understand what we are conversing approximately. in my view, it variety of feels to me which you have some thing against Ishmael.

Answer 3

You asked if we know of any error made by a prophet. The story behind what are called the Satanic Verses was one error by the prophet, Muhammad (pbuh), which is given below from Wikipaedia. He was also admonished by Allah for turning away from a poor man who had asked for instruction in order to try to convert an important clan chieftain. The lesson here being that we never know whom God favours more. He may favour people that we find insignificant. hence, Islam is very equitable among its adherents.
Here is the Satanic Verses story.
Muhammad longed to convert the people of Mecca to Islam. As he was reciting Sūra Al-Najm (Q.53), as revealed to him by the angel Gabriel, Satan tempted him to utter the following lines after verses 19 and 20 ("Have you thought of Allāt and al-'Uzzā and Manāt the third, the other"): These are the exalted Gharaniq, whose intercession is hoped for.
Allāt, al-'Uzzā and Manāt were three goddesses worshiped by the Meccans alongside Al-Lah. The subtext to this allegation is that Muhammad was backing away from his otherwise uncompromising monotheism by saying that these goddesses were real and their intercession effective.
The Meccans were overjoyed to hear this and ceased persecuting Muhammad and his flock, to the extent of even joining the Muslims in ritual prostration (sujūd) at the end of the Sūra. Muslim refugees who had fled to Abyssinia heard of this and started to return home. The angel Gabriel then comes to Muhammad and chastises him for adulterating the divine scripture, at which point God reveals 22:52 to comfort the prophet, reminding him he is no different from those prophets who came before him who were also tempted by Satan. Yet God promises to ensure the integrity of His revelation by abrogating what the Devil casts in, which He does by revealing the actual versions of verses 53:21-26, in which the goddesses are belittled. Muhammed takes back his words and the persecution by the Meccans resumed.

Answer 4

Ishmael peace be up on him was the son of Abraham (pbuh) and hajer , Issac (pbuh) has a different mother which her name is Sara i think .

we believe that Ishmael the son Abraham was asked to sacrifice .

all the prophets before Mohamed peace be up on him was sent to specific groups or peoples , BUT Mohamed (pbuh) was sent to ALL people with the last of messages :)

don't forget that Abraham was in mecca (Arabia ), prophet of Hud, people of saleh(pbuh) , and who knows who else was there.

Allah says in the holy qur'an :
37/[102] Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: now see what is thy view!" (the son) said: "O my father! do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills, one practising Patience and Constancy!"

[103] So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),

[104] We called out to him, "O Ibrahim!

[105] "Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

[106] For this was obviously a trial,

[107] And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:

[108] And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

[109] "Peace and salutation to Ibrahim!"
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Answer 5

Maybe it only took one to get the message accross in Arabia.

Answer 6

Well, I guess I'm too late...Lol.. My fellows have answered this for you.

It's a good chance for me to apologize though since your mail is closed...

I apologize for being kind of rough on one of your questions, you don't know how many times it had been posted.

I'll wait for your further questions, so good luck...


Peace.

Answer 7

That's the wrong question. The right question is: why would anyone believe any of these purported prophets? All of the purported prophecies have errors.

Answer 8

From the beginning of mankind, God has been sending His messengers to give mankind true guidance from God. Thus, Islam believes in all the prophets of God, before Muhammad (including Abraham, Moses and Jesus); and all the Books of God, before the Qur’an (including the Torah, the Psalms of David and the Gospel of Christ). No other religion does this.




Islam categorically states the existence of the One and Only God, Who is the Creator and Sustainer of the whole universe. This fact is stated in the Torah, the Gospel and in the Qur’an. Yet, the Christians of today follow the pagan idea of Trinity, introduced into Christianity by Paul of Tarsus. The unequivocal statements of all the Old Testament prophets, as well as Christ, about God, completely square with the idea of God presented by Islam.

If you consider the prophecies about a prophet-like-Moses, given in Deuteronomy 18: 18, Isaiah 42: 1-17, and about the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth or the Paraclete, in the Gospel, according to John 14 and 16, you can see clearly that this prophet could be none other than the last prophet of God, Muhammad (peace be upon him).

A study of the progressive guidance of God, through Judaism, Christianity and Islam, will clearly prove that Islam, as taught by Muhammad, is the culmination of that progression.

Consider the teachings of Islam: one god, one human race, one religion; belief in all the prophets of God, which is the ground of its tolerance; belief in the accountability of man in the hereafter. Besides, one can see the emphasis it lays on justice, equity and brotherhood in social life; and on purity, sincerity and the spirit of sacrifice in individual life.

Consider the intense practicality of Islamic teachings, its compatibility with science and technology and with modern times. Also see that it is the fastest growing religion now, in spite of all the adverse conditions and the most hostile propaganda against it.

As for the difference in the teachings of Christ and the teachings of Muhammad: The mission of Jesus was limited to the Children of Israel, as the Gospels themselves state it. For example in Matthew chapter 15, verse 24: Christ told his disciples: “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Christ’s mission was mainly to teach the Children of Israel of the meaninglessness of their literalism in their adherence to the letter of the Law if they ignored its spirit.

The Jews had become a very harsh people; for that was what they could learn from the strict teachings of the Law as taught by Moses. Jesus came to teach them compassion, love and mercy. Muhammad came to strike a balance between the two ways; his mission was to complete the religion of Islam, as he was the last prophet. So in Muhammad’s teachings, you can find a blend of the Mosaic Law’s strictness and Jesus’s mercy, as well.

That is the “middle path”. Muslims are described as “ummatan wasatan”, a balanced society. This is part of the perfecting of religion, since the complete religion would not be only mercy and sacrifice. It is practical and viable; it is a way of life, a complete way of life.

Jesus is reported to have said: “… but I say unto you, that ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” (Matthew 5: 39) “But I say unto you, Love your enemies ……” (Matthew 5: 44) These are beautiful ideals, but hardly practicable. How many Christians can turn the other cheek? Or love their enemies? They use cluster bombs to destroy innocent people who might, one day, possibly become their enemies. This is why Voltaire said: “There was only one Christian, and he was crucified.”

Muslims are not just directed to fight. It becomes their duty to fight in certain contexts; like when your sister is sexually attacked in front of you! “Resist not evil!!!” Think of it: not resisting evil, will be the greatest encouragement for evil in this wicked world. Well, as I said, Islam is a practical religion. It enjoins upon its followers piety and devotion; prayer and fasting, charity and sacrifice; purity and sincerity; love and mercy.

On the other hand, it asks its followers to stand out firmly for justice, even if it is against their own kith and kin. Justice should be done to all, whether they are friends or foes. To ask us to love the enemy is to ask us to do something impractical. Still, we are commanded to do justice to them, to all. This in a nutshell is Islam. And Allah knows best.

Answer 9

Use your high primate brain (you have one, right?). god is a fantasy, a fiction. The world doesn't need gods. Get over it.

Answer 10

You need to ask the people that wrote the fictional books called the bible & the koran.