My rebuttal to "60 Questions Muslims Don't Like to Be Asked! and 45 Bonus Questions to Muslims" article:
This article is a rebuttal to Andrew's 60 questions and Robert Morey's 45 questions article, which is located at: http://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-questions.htm
Below you will see the several obvious deliberate lies and obvious deliberate misquotes that Andrew was exposed on, and you be the judge between us!
He wrote:
60 Questions Muslims Don’t Like To
Be Asked!
(Asking Questions of Information Control
Cults like Muslims)
Asking Questions of Information Control Cults.
The Islamic religion is an information control cult
, like Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses and International Churches of Christ. Information control cults usually have cute terms to describe materials that are hostile to their religion. The buzzword for Catholics is "Protestant teaching". The buzzword for Jehovah’s Witnesses is "Babylon teaching" or "apostate materials" and for ICOC, the term is "spiritual pornography". You will notice that each of the cults below make statements that are basically identical. All false religions react negatively when basic common sense questions are asked of them and Islam is no exception.
My response:
Below we will see just how much of a cult your religion is, and how free Islam really is.
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| Cult | How they view questioning of their religion: |
| Jehovah’s Witnesses |  1983 "Avoid
independent thinking...questioning the counsel that is provided
by God's visible organization." (Watchtower, Jan. 15, 1983 pg. 22)
|
| International
Church of Christ (ICOC) |
"Even ‘spiritual pornography’ has
found its way onto the information superhighway. Instead of building lives for God,
enemies of the church and disgruntled former members are uniting to attack the Kingdom and
destroy people's faith. They present their ‘facts’ and their ‘stories’
in such a way as to picture the church as an abusive, authoritative, greedy and evil cult.
Of course, the danger in reading such material is that only one side is presented in
personal stories of hurt, and no way exists to ever learn the other side." (Al Baird,
World Sector Leader, You’ve Got Mail, kingdomnewsnet.org, May 25, 1999)
|
| Islam | "O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which if made
plain to you, may cause you trouble. Some people before you did ask such questions, and on
that account lost their faith." (Surah 5:101-102).
|
My response:
Since I am only defending Islam here, then I will respond only to your comments about Islam above. We right off the bat see a misquote of Noble Verses 5:101-102. Here is how they read:
"O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which, if made plain to you, may cause you trouble. But if ye ask about things when the Quran is being revealed, they will be made plain to you, God will forgive those: for God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing. Some people before you did ask such questions, and on that account lost their faith. (The Noble Quran, 5:101-102)"
The Noble Verses do not prohibit Muslims from asking questions, or many questions in general, but rather warn Muslims from questioning their faith too much by asking thorny questions, because this will open up the door for satan's temptations.
This is further verified in the following Hadith:
Narrated Mu'awiyah: "The Holy Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) forbade the discussion of thorny questions. (Translation of Sunan Abu-Dawud, Knowledge (Kitab Al-Ilm), Book 25, Number 3648)"
Andrew is a Liar! Here is the
Proof!
Even though I hate to use these kind of titles and words in my comments and
conversations, but Andrew's ridiculous and outrageous lies are irresistible!!
Notice how Andrew cut off from the Hadiths that he provided above. He did that on purpose to prove his lie, because the parts he took out would've clearly refuted him. Let us see the proof:
Narrated Abu Musa: "The Prophet was asked about things which he did not like, but when the questioners insisted, the Prophet got angry. He then said to the people, "Ask me anything you like." A man asked, "Who is my father?" The Prophet replied, "Your father is Hudhafa." Then another man got up and said, "Who is my father, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "Your father is Salim, Maula (the freed slave) of Shaiba." So when 'Umar saw that (the anger) on the face of the Prophet he said, "O Allah's Apostle! We repent to Allah (Our offending you)." (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Knowledge, Volume 1, Book 3, Number 92)"
Here we see Mr. liar that the Prophet peace be upon him kept the questions open by saying "Ask me anything you like." He only go offended at one person who asked inappropriate questions.
More proofs from the Hadith:
Narrated Yazid: "(the Maula of Munba'ith) The Prophet was asked regarding the case of a lost sheep. He said, "You should take it, because it is for you, or for your brother, or for the wolf." Then he was asked about a lost camel. He got angry and his face became red and he said (to the questioner), "You have nothing to do with it; it has its feet and its water container with it; it can go on drinking water and eating trees till its owner meets it." And then the Prophet was asked about a Luqata (money found by somebody). He said, "Remember and recognize its tying material and its container, and make public announcement about it for one year. If somebody comes and identifies it (then give it to him), otherwise add it to your property." (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Divorce, Volume 7, Book 63, Number 214)"
Again, here we see the Prophet getting frustrated at ridiculous questions and not about questions that deal with the faith. So, asking questions and researching is not prohibited in Islam as the liar Andrew claimed.
It's funny how the liar calls himself "Brother
Andrew" when he is a misquoter and a deceiver!
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Islam is an information control cult!
Although in the civilized world, Islam cannot enable their information control as they do in Muslim controlled countries, there is still significant misinformation that Muslims believe about the Bible and Christianity. As you can see from the three quotes above, Muslims are forbidden to question Islamic faith, and are expected to accept its truthfulness blindly without investigation. Muhammad understood that information was the main enemy of his newly invented religion. In many Muslim controlled nations, for example, young men are paid to learn NOTHING but the Koran to the exclusion of science and history and current world events. They are told this is all they need, but in reality they are brainwashed and basic world information is deliberately withheld from them.
My response:
As we've seen above, your information was proven to be false, and you were proven to be a misquoter and a deceiver. Basically in other words, you've been proven to be a liar "brother Andrew".
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Although Muslims in the civilized world will claim Islam is an open religion, the fact remains that they contradict the actions of their brethren in Muslim controlled nations. In other words, actions speak louder than words! Remember, if Islam is such an open religion, why are Christians harassed and murdered in all countries where Muslims are in control of the civil governments.
My response:
The dictatorships that the Mulims are living in are not Islamic. Dictators like Saddam Hussien are as much Muslims as Adolf Hitler was a Christian.
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| Muhammad, in our opinion, spoke truth when he described the first reaction people had to his new religion: | "This [Islam] is nothing but a lie which he [Muhammad] has forged, and other have helped him do it... Fairy tales of the ancients, which he has caused to be written; and they are dictated before him morning and evening." (Surah 25:4-5) |
Even Yusuf Ali, a translator of the Koran into English makes this comment: |
"In their misguided arrogance they say, ‘We have heard such things before: they are pretty tales which have come down from ancient times: they are good for amusement, but who takes them seriously? The answer is that the Qur'an teaches spiritual knowledge of what is ordinarily hidden from men's sight, and such knowledge can only come from God to Whom alone is known the Mystery of the whole Creation.’" [3058-9] |
My response:
Here is how Noble Verses 25:4-5 read:
"But the misbelievers say: "Naught is this but a lie which he has forged, and others have helped him at it." In truth it is they who have put forward an iniquity and a falsehood. And they say: "Tales of the ancients, which he has caused to be written: and they are dictated before him morning and evening." (The Noble Quran, 25:4-5)"
This Noble Verse does not prove a thing about Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him being a liar. Unlike your Bible where it contains narrations and fairy tales, the Noble Quran proved itself to contain an inner and everlasting Miracle that lasts forever. Let's look at Islam's Miracles and Prophecies:
From www.answering-christianity.com/sci_quran.htm:
Non-Muslim Scientists embraced Islam after discovering the Miracles of the Noble Quran!
Allah Almighty Said:
"We will soon show them Our signs in the Universe and INSIDE THEIR SELVES, until it will become quite clear to them that it is the truth. Is it not sufficient as regards your Lord that He is a witness over all things? (The Noble Quran, 41:53)"
Very Important Discovery:
A new star forming out of a cloud of gas and dust (nebula), which is one of the remnants
of the "smoke" that was the origin of the
whole universe. (The Space Atlas, Heather and Henbest, page 50)
Allah Almighty said: "Then He turned to the heaven when it was smoke...(The Noble Quran, 41:11)"
The Noble
Quran on the Origin of the Universe
Only Islam claims that the universe was originated from Dust
and Hot Gas, or Smoke.
Another Very Important Discovery:
Allah Almighty Said: "And when
the heaven splitteth asunder and becometh ROSY LIKE RED HIDE - (The Noble Quran, 55:37)"
What Allah Almighty is Saying here is that when
Galaxies explode, they form a red-rose-shaped explosion. He
is also telling us that the Universe will all turn into red exploded galaxies
looking like red or reddish roses when the Day of Judgement
happens.
"This
web site has been developed with the aim of promoting and publicizing the works of Harun
Yahya, a prominent Turkish thinker and author. His books have attracted great attention
both in Turkey and worldwide. In the 90's especially, the works of Harun Yahya have been a
means of intellectual awakening for many Muslims, and non-Muslims alike, in the face of
the illusions of the modern age. In other words, the name Harun Yahya is an invitation to
the truth.
....................
The books of Harun Yahya and thus this web site seek to recall various
crucial facts, which people are led to disregard and even deny under the influence of the
turmoil of the modern age. One of these basic facts is that of creation, that the
universe, living things and man, are not self-existing entities, but the artifacts of God,
the Supreme Creator. We are all created by Him and to Him we will all return. The
allegedly "scientific" challenges to this fact — like Darwinism and other
materialistic dogmas — are nothing but deceptions, as explained in this site."
(http://www.harunyahya.com/m_about_site.php)
Dr. Zahlool Al-Najjar is a great Muslim
Geologist and Scientist who wrote many
books, publications (131 publications as shown on his
resume in English), and
10s of journals and reports proving many of the Noble Quranic Geological and
Scientific Claims to be accurate through Modern Science and Technologies.
He is well known in the
Scientists community of Geology in both the US and
Europe, because much of his work and research, especially during his early
days of scientific research, was done in these countries while he
resided and
studied in them.
Science in Islam:
The sub sections here are:
1- Life originated from water and dust
in the Noble Quran, Plants and their origins.
2- The Earth's rotation, formation, Mountains and Oceanology.
3- The Universe, Time, Astronomy, UFOs and Space Shuttles.
4- Embryology, Human Anatomy, Formation, and Creation from the time of sexual
intercourse to the time of birth.
5- The number 19 code in the Noble Quran.
6- Medicine, Insects and Animals.
7- Psychology.
8- Great Web Sites and Online Books. More great resources and web site are available online.
9- Rebuttals.
10- Prophecies.
1- Life originated from water and dust in the Noble Quran, Plants and their origins:
Life originated from water in the Noble Quran.
Science and Existence of Plant's pairs - The Noble Quran claimed it 1500 years ago!
2- The Earth's rotation, formation, Mountains and Oceanology:
The Motion of Earth in the Noble Quran.
The Noble Quran confirms that the earth is rotating around its axle.
Allah Almighty said that the earth is "egg-shaped".
The reduction of earth's size in both the Noble Quran and Science!
The Earth is round according to Islam.
Faults on earth in the Noble Quran and Science!
The Black Sea and
Dark Waters in the Noble Quran!
| The amazing creation of earth and
iron in the Noble Quran. Iron came from space,
and the Noble Quran mentioned it. The 7 properties of earth in the Noble Quran and Science. Read the first section of the article. Rebuttal to the "Heaven" and "Stars in the lower Heaven" in Noble Verses 37:6 and 65:12. Read the "Rebuttals" section in the article. This was an attempt to refute the fact that Allah Almighty Claimed that He Created 7 Ozone Layers as well as 7 different Heavens. The dead turning into Fossils and Iron. The Noble Quran Claimed it, and Science today Confirmed it!
http://www.universalunity.net/iron.htm This article shows the Mathematical Codes of Iron in the Noble Quran and Science, and shows how Science confirmed Allah Almighty's Divine Claim in Noble Verses 17:49-50 about the dead converting into rocks and iron. In case the web site is down, you can access the article on my site. http://www.universalunity.net/iron2.htm More elaborations on Noble Verses 17:49-51. In case the web site is down, you can access the article on my site. |
Living Creatures were
sent down from space. Science confirms the Noble Quran's Claim.
The amazing creation of earth and mountains in the Noble Quran. Science confirms that mountains prevent the earth from shaking while it is revolving around itself, and that they are like pegs rooted in it. The Noble Quran made a similar claim.
Mountains prevent the earth from shaking - The Noble Quran claimed it and Science confirmed it!
Geology in the Noble Quran - See the Scientific confirmation.
Oceanology in the Noble Quran - See the Scientific confirmation. The barriers between waters in both science and the Noble Quran.
3- The Universe, Time, Astronomy, UFOs and Space Shuttles:
The fault line and crack (split) of the moon in Noble Quran!
The amazing creation of earth (its 7 properties from
atmospheric and inner layers) and iron in the Noble Quran. Iron came from space, and the Noble Quran mentioned it.
Seven Atmospheric Layers in the Noble Quran confirmed by Science!
Living Creatures were sent down from space. Science confirms the Noble Quran's Claim.
The Speed of Light in the Noble Quran - A superb article by a Muslim Mathematician!
The Noble Quran and Astronomers both claim that the Universe is 18 billion years old.
The Big Bang Theory and the Cosmic Crunch in the Noble Quran. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him predicted around the time when the Cosmic Crunch occurs, the Sun would rise from the West.
The Noble Quran on the Origin of the Universe. This article has pictures and quotes from Western scientific books that accurately confirm the astronomical claims of the Noble Quran. The Noble Quran was the only book that claimed that the universe originated from Hot Gas or Smoke. Science proved that this claim is true.
Comparison between Allah Almighty's claims about His Creation, and the scientific discoveries that 100% agree with Him. Claims such as: The universe is expanding, the existence of the sun's orbit, the protective atmosphere to the earth, Embryology and many more.
Allah Almighty said in the Noble Quran that He is "Expanding" the Universe. Scientists already proved this claim to be true.The "Clot" and the Creation of the Universe in the Noble Quran.
Is there mention of U.F.Os or other Human Planets in the Noble Quran?
Einstein's time relativity in the Noble Quran.
Time Relativity in the Noble Quran.
UFOs and Space Shuttles were explicitly mentioned in the Noble Quran! Even the communication with UFOs was prophesied in the Noble Quran.
Aliens and UFOs in the Noble Quran.
Black Holes and Piercing Stars in the Noble Quran were confirmed by Science.
4- Embryology, Human Anatomy, Formation and Creation from the time of sexual intercourse to the time of birth:
The Noble Quran on Human Embryonic Development.
Embryology in the Noble Quran. The three stages of the fetus formation in the Noble Quran and Science.
Abortion in Islam is a crime! The fetus is a human child in Islam.
The Noble Quran on the Cerebrum: Lying is generated from the person's forehead.
The region in the brain that controls our movements - In Noble Quran and confirmed by Science.
Sex determination and human creation in Islam. Allah Almighty and Prophet Muhammad both claimed that the human gender is determined by the male's ejaculated semen.
Were human cloning and gender alteration prophesied in Islam?
Why does the Noble Quran, while speaking about determination of the identity of the individual, speak specifically about finger tips? The Noble Quran recognized that finger tips (finger prints) are unique!
The blood circulation and the production of milk in the Breast: In the Noble Quran and Science.
Breastfeeding for 2 years in the Noble Quran. Science had confirmed Islam's Divine Claims.
Thinking with the heart besides the brain in the Noble Quran was proven by Science.
5- The number 19 code in the Noble Quran:
The Miracle of the number 19 in the Noble Quran. Yes, the number 19 is miraculous in the Noble Quran and was proven to be essential in many of the Scientific Theories and Discoveries. But it doesn't at all support Rashad Khalifa's removal of two Noble Verses from the Noble Quran, and his claim to be GOD Almighty's Messenger.
6- Medicine, Insects and Animals:
Animals' urine and it's relationship to medicine in Islam.
Camels could help cure humans.
Honey was proven to be healing for humans as was mentioned in the Noble Quran.
Scientific Miracles in the Quran Regarding Mary.
The fly insect and its cure: Mentioned in Islam and confirmed by Science (Bacteriophages).
7- Psychology:
The psychological Wisdom of Prayers in Islam was proven in Science and Psychology.
The Wisdom of the age of 40 in the Noble Quran, which had been Scientifically and Psychologically proven to be True. See why Allah Almighty is more forgiving to those who are under the age of 40, and how Science and Psychology proved that people under 40 are less mature and tend to make more irresponsible decisions (i.e., mistakes and sins).
8- Great Web Sites:
http://www.geocities.com/thetruebook/index.htm A great web site by a Muslim sister. Her name is Sundus.
http://www.it-is-truth.net/ This is an awesome web site that has Western scientific information that accurately confirms the Noble Quran's claims about astronomy, biology, geology and other sciences.
http://www.universalunity.net/universe.htm A great site with excellent articles that are backed quotes and proofs about science in the Noble Quran.
This web site is rich with irrefutable scientific facts and details that match many of the
Noble Quran's Verses. He has done a wonderful job in explaining things in good
details and providing detailed OBJECTIVE analysis that prove the Noble Quran's Scientific
Miracles. http://www.rationalreality.com.
Warning: This is a Hadith-rejector web site.
A great book that contains several articles backed by good Scientific references that
prove several of the Noble Quran's Scientific Miracles. http://www.islam-guide.com/.
http://www.harunyahya.com/
http://www.harunyahya.com/c_refutation_darwinism.php
http://www.harunyahya.com/c_refutation_atheism.php
http://www.harunyahya.com/c_design_nature.php
Miracles of the
Noble Quran. Video files.
http://www.harunyahya.com/c_miracles_quran.php
http://www.harunyahya.com/c_quran_archaeology.php
http://www.harunyahya.com/c_myth_called_matter.php
The Bible, the Quran and Science. Written by Dr Maurice Bucaille. In his work, Dr. Baucille proves that the Quran correctly stated scientific facts unknown at the time of the Prophet - showing its divine origin!
A web site for the number 19 miracle in the Noble Quran.
Evaluating Islam as a Religion based on Divine Revelation.
Quran Prior to Science and Civilization, Astro, Islam, Mlivo.
Black Holes and Piercing Stars in the Noble Quran were confirmed by Science.
9- Rebuttals:
Does the Noble Quran support "The Earth moves around the Sun" theory? Rebuttal to Mr. Avijit Roy's challenge.
My rebuttal to Avijit Roy's "Does the Quran support the Earth moves around the Sun theory" response.
My rebuttal to Avijit Roy's "Does Quran have any Scientific miracles?" article.
The Black Sea and Dark Waters in the Noble Quran!
A Muslim response to criticism of
Embryology in the Noble Quran. By Nadeem Arif Najmi.
Allah Almighty said that the earth is "egg-shaped". Rebuttal to the Christian "Answering Islam" team about "dahaha" in the Noble Quran.
My rebuttal to Jochen Katz' "The Qur'an and the flight of birds" article.
Did the Noble Quran really plagiarize Greek Embryology? A very nice article.
10- Prophecies:
Please visit The Noble Quran section, and read the "Prophecies" sub section to see the great Prophecies that were fulfilled only in the Noble Quran. The Noble Quran also made mention and promised the discovery of lost ancient cities and people's bodies, and these promises were all fulfilled today.
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The 60 most dangerous Questions for Muslims to hear:
|
Abu gets mad if you
ask too many questions! Muhammad said: "Allah has hated you for asking too many questions.""The Prophet then got angry and his cheeks and face became red."Bukhari's Hadith |
My response:
The word "Abu" means "father of". It is derived from "Ab", which means "father". Even your pornfull bible; the book of "women's vaginas and breasts taste like wine" uses the word "Ab".
To see detailed pornography in the bible, visit: www.answering-christianity.com/x_rated.htm
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60 Questions to ask Muslims
Now that you know Muslims will get mad easily by asking them too many questions
they don’t want to answer, we suggest the following:
-Pick one or two questions.
-Be very kind in your tone.
-Be patient for their answer.
-Do not condescend.
-Pray for them to see the truth.
My response: The Noble Quran gives detailed explanation about Embryology. Why don't you give us the quotes of the books that were written before Islam about Embryology so we can compare the two and see whether you're truthful or not. You've already proven yourself to be a liar above. So why should we trust you here? Here are some helpful links about Embryology and other related subjects in Islam:
The Noble Quran on Human Embryonic Development.
Embryology in the Noble Quran.
The Noble Quran on the Cerebrum: Lying is generated from the person's forehead.
The region in the brain that controls our movements - In Noble Quran and confirmed by Science.
Sex determination and human creation in Islam. Allah Almighty and Prophet Muhammad both claimed that the human gender is determined by the male's ejaculated semen.
Islam's claim about the 360 joints in the human body was proven to be true!
The Jewish Scientists confirm Islam's claims about Adam was 90 feet tall.
Were human cloning and gender alteration prophesied in Islam?
Why does the Noble Quran, while speaking about determination of the identity of the individual, speak specifically about finger tips? The Noble Quran recognized that finger tips (finger prints) are unique!
The blood circulation and the production of milk.
Thinking with the heart besides the brain in the Noble Quran was proven by Science.
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2- Muslims claim, that a proof that the Koran was from God is that it contains scientifically accurate information about Embryology, yet in 86:6-7 the Koran says, "man was created from ejected liquid- Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs". This echoes the scientific error of Hippocrates who believed semen originates, from the brain down the spinal chord, before passing through the kidneys and finally out of the body. (Hippocratic Writings, Penguin Classics, 1983, p. 317) My question is: do you reject modern science and believe the Koran when it says sperm originates from the mid-gut section of a man's body.
My response:
Again, care to give us the quotes so we can discuss them and see whether you're truthful or not? Again, visit the following links:
The Noble Quran on Human Embryonic Development.
Embryology in the Noble Quran.
The Noble Quran on the Cerebrum: Lying is generated from the person's forehead.
The region in the brain that controls our movements - In Noble Quran and confirmed by Science.
Sex determination and human creation in Islam. Allah Almighty and Prophet Muhammad both claimed that the human gender is determined by the male's ejaculated semen.
Islam's claim about the 360 joints in the human body was proven to be true!
The Jewish Scientists confirm Islam's claims about Adam was 90 feet tall.
Were human cloning and gender alteration prophesied in Islam?
Why does the Noble Quran, while speaking about determination of the identity of the individual, speak specifically about finger tips? The Noble Quran recognized that finger tips (finger prints) are unique!
The blood circulation and the production of milk.
Thinking with the heart besides the brain in the Noble Quran was proven by Science.
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3- Muslims quote an article written in 1957 by the Jehovah's Witnesses who stated there were 50,000 errors in the translation of the King James version. My question is: Even if this were true, (which of course it is not), how does this prove there is corruption in the original Greek MSS from which the King James version was translated?
My response:
Your original scriptures are all doubtful according to the Bible's own theologians and historians. It's quite hellarious that even the Bible itself admits that it has been tampered with and corrupted by man's garbage:
"`How can you say, "We [the Jews] are wise, for we have the law of the LORD," when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?' (From the NIV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
The Revised Standard Version makes it even clearer: "How can you say, 'We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us'?
But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie.
(From the RSV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
And regarding who wrote the books and gospels of the Bible, well here is a sample of what the NIV Bible's theologians and historians wrote:
"Serious doubts exists as to whether these verses belong to the Gospel of Mark. They are absent from important early manuscripts and display certain peculiarities of vocabulary, style and theological content that are unlike the rest of Mark. His Gospel probably ended at 16:8, or its original ending has been lost. (From the NIV Bible Foot Notes, page 1528)"
"Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the Scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was Luke. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1643)"
"The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1856)"
"The letter is difficult to date with precision....(From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1905)"
"It seems safe to conclude that the book, at least in its early form, dates from the beginning of the monarchy. Some think that Samuel may have had a hand in shaping or compiling the materials of the book, but in fact we are unsure who the final author or editor was. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 286)"
"Although, according to tradition, Samuel wrote the book, authorship is actually uncertain. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 322)"
"The date of the composition is also unknown, but it was undoubtedly during the monarchy. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 322)"
"The author is unknown. Jewish tradition points to Samuel, but it is unlikely that he is the author because the mention of David (4:17,22) implies a later date. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 360)"
"Who the author was cannot be known with certainty since the book itself gives no indication of his identity. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 368)"
"There is little conclusive evidence as to the identity of the author of 1,2 Kings. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 459)"
"Whoever the author was, it is clear that he was familiar with the book of Deuteronomy. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 459)"
"According to ancient Jewish tradition, Ezra wrote Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah (see Introduction to Ezra: Literary Form and Authorship), but this cannot be established with certainty. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 569)"
"Although we do not know who wrote the book of Esther, from internal evidence it is possible to make some inferences about the author and the date of composition. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 707)"
"The unknown author probably had access to oral and/or written sources....(From the NIV Bible commentary, page 722)"
"Regarding authorship, opinions are even more divided....(From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 773)"
etc...
How do you respond to this?
Please visit: Just who
were the original authors of the Bible? to see the book's bibliography to the
above quotes.
Also, why don't you visit: Contradictions and proofs of Historical Corruptions in the Bible, and see exactly what I mean, instead of acting like a total fool and saying things that even the Bible refutes in it!
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4- Muslims claim, that the many different translations of the English Bible will render a single text with many different words and phrases. You said this was proof the Bible is corrupted and that the Koran reads exactly the same way everywhere in the world in Arabic. My question is: Since the many English translations of the Koran also render a single text with many different words, does that proof that the Koran is corrupted?
My response:
No it doesn't, because while there is only one copy of the original Arabic Noble Quran that all Muslims agree upon it's authenticity, the Bible's original sources are all doubtful as I further explained above.
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5- Muslims believe the word Allah was used by Jesus when he hung on the cross. The Bible records that Jesus said "Eli Eli lama sabachthani", but you say Jesus really cried out to Allah and said "Allah, Allah lama sabachthani" My question is: Would you please explain why you would use this argument when you don't believe Jesus ever hung on the cross? And second, since Jesus was quoting Ps 22:1 on the cross, isn't rather unlikely that both the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament are wrong using Eli, a Hebrew word, rather than Allah, an arab word?
My response:
The word "Allah" means the Supreme GOD who is above all gods. This is GOD Almighty's original Name. Please visit: www.answering-christianity.com/allah.htm to see that "Allah" was GOD Almighty's original Name in the Bible from Hebrew and Aramaic sources.
Note: Jesus spoke and preached in Aramaic.
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6- Muslims chide Christians because the earliest complete copies of the Bible were written 300 years after the originals of the first century. Yet Muslim scholars state the earliest copy of the Koran was written no earlier than 150 years after Muhammad died. My question is: in light of this fact, how could the Koran possibly be better than the Bible and would you please state the name and location and date of the earliest Koran you believe to be in existence?
My response:
The Noble Quran was documented on the spot! It wasn't written 150 years after Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Again, show us the quotes and proofs that would support your claims? You were already proven to be a liar above! Why should we trust you here?
To the reader, please visit: Responses to the "Textual Variants" lies in the Noble Quran. History of the Noble Quran's preservation.
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7- Both the Samarqand MSS is in Tashkent, and the MSS housed in the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul are written in the script style called "Kufic". And not the earlier style known as Ma'il or Mashq. This fact is the reason Muslim scholars date these manuscripts no earlier than 200 years after Muhammad died. My question is: leaving aside blind faith and wishful thinking, what evidence do you supply that these MSS were written any earlier?
My response:
This section will be divided into two sub-sections:
1- The Noble Quran's Manuscripts all preserved.
2- The Noble Quran was revealed in Arabic.
1- The Noble Quran's Manuscripts all preserved:
The following two links were sent to me by brother Hasan Agha, may Allah Almighty be pleased with him:
The Tashkent Manuscript: www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/Text/Mss/samarqand.html
The Topkapi Manuscript: http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/Text/Mss/topkapi.html
And for more images and proofs of the Noble Quran's early Manuscripts being preserved, the reader can visit:
Responses to the "Textual Variants" lies in the Noble Quran. History of the Noble Quran's preservation.
Allah Almighty Said:
"We have, without doubt, sent down the
Message; and We will assuredly Guard it (from corruption). (The Noble Quran, 15:9)"
These are images of the original Noble Quran's entire compilation and entire original
Manuscripts!
More images of the Original Noble Quran's Manuscripts are available at:
http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/Text/Mss/
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2- The Noble Quran was revealed in Arabic:
The Noble Quran was written in Arabic! Allah Almighty confirmed it in the Noble Quran 1500 years ago:
"We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran, in order that ye may learn wisdom. (The Noble Quran, 12:2)"
"Thus have We revealed it to be a judgment of authority in Arabic. Wert thou to follow their (vain) desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither protector nor defender against God. (The Noble Quran, 13:37)"
"We know indeed that they say, "It is a man that teaches him." The tongue of him they wickedly point to is notably foreign, while this is Arabic, pure and clear. (The Noble Quran, 16:103)"
"Thus have We sent this down - an Arabic Quran - and explained therein in detail some of the warnings, in order that they may fear God, or that it may cause their remembrance (of Him). (The Noble Quran, 20:113)"
"In the perspicuous Arabic tongue. (The Noble Quran, 26:195)"
"(It is) a Quran in Arabic, without any crookedness (therein): in order that they may guard against Evil. (The Noble Quran, 39:28)"
"A Book, whereof the verses are explained in detail;- a Quran in Arabic, for people who understand;- (The Noble Quran, 41:3)"
"Had We sent this as a Quran (in the language) other than Arabic, they would have said: "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic and (a Messenger an Arab?" Say: "It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe; and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in their (eyes): They are (as it were) being called from a place far distant!" (The Noble Quran, 41:44)"
"Thus have We sent by inspiration to thee an Arabic Quran: that thou mayest warn the Mother of Cities and all around her,- and warn (them) of the Day of Assembly, of which there is no doubt: (when) some will be in the Garden, and some in the Blazing Fire. (The Noble Quran, 42:7)"
"We have made it a Quran in Arabic, that ye may be able to understand (and learn wisdom). (The Noble Quran, 43:3)"
"And before this, was the Book of Moses as a guide and a mercy: And this Book confirms (it) in the Arabic tongue; to admonish the unjust, and as Glad Tidings to those who do right. (The Noble Quran, 46:12)"
Again, to the reader, please visit: Responses to the "Textual Variants" lies in the Noble Quran. History of the Noble Quran's preservation.
He wrote:
8- The British Museum in London has an ancient copy of the Koran written in the Ma'il style of script, but practicing Muslim scholar Martin Lings, who is the former curator for the manuscripts of the British Museum, dates this manuscript at 790 AD. My question is: Apart from just making the claim, what evidence do you supply that this MSS were written any earlier?
My response:
As Islam rapidly spread throughout the lands, until the Islamic Empire reached from the borders of France all the way to the borders of China, many Noble Qurans were written in different languages, and probably many were created from anti-Islamics to inject poison among the Muslims. What ever the case is, onething for certain, and that is, the original Quraishi Arabic that the Noble Quran was revealed in was preserved. This is the dialect that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him spoke, and this is the language that most proper Arabic dialect of all. That's why Allah Almighty chose it, and that's why it was spoken in Mecca. Allah Almighty said:
"We have, without doubt, sent down the Message [The Noble Quran]; and We will assuredly Guard it (from corruption). (The Noble Quran, 15:9)"
Also, since you provided no reference of evidence what so ever, and only provided questions in a hope to refute Islam, then why don't you use this same logic to refute your own bible? The bible is by far the worst book a person can encounter as far as reliability and authenticity. See the NIV Bible's theologians comments for yourself.
He wrote:
9- The text of the Koran in 37:103 reads "they had both submitted their wills (became Muslims)" while the Arabic text of the Tashkent MSS gives the exact opposite meaning, "they did not submitted their wills" (they did NOT become Muslims.) My question is: have you actually read the Tashkent MSS for yourself in this passage and how do you explain this textual variation given your comments on the miracle of the perfect Koran?
My response:
No I have not read it, nor am I interested in it, because it's not the original Arabic that the Noble Quran was revealed in. Also, I doubt that even you yourself read it. So therefore, we don't even know whether or not the point you mentioned is true to begin with or not! Any liar such as yourself can make up lies on the internet. Unless you have proofs and quotes, we can't trust anything from anyone.
The reader can visit: The Preservation of the Noble Quran. I provided images of the original copies of the Arabic Noble Quran.
He wrote:
10- Qur’an 18:9, makes into real history, the second century myth of 7 Christian youths who were persecuted for their faith and went to sleep in a cave for 300 years and then woke up with no ill effects. In the original myth the hero is a Christian, but in the Koran the hero is a Muslim. My question is: in the absence of any copyright laws when the Koran was written, are you at least prepared to pay compensation to the living relatives of the author of this myth? If not, would you be in favor of going starting up a charity fund to compensate for damages of copyright infringement?
My response:
A Muslim is a person who believes in the Absolute One GOD Almighty, and associates no partners with Him; whether it is idols or humans. Those "Muslims" were not polytheist trinitarian pagans, and thus, the Noble Quran made no error regarding them. In regards to the biblical story that the Noble Quran doesn't agree with, well that doesn't concern us, because the bible had proven itself to be self contradicting and full of historical errors and corruptions.
The different "Canons" of the Bible!
Different and conflicting variations of "gospels" and "books" that are disagreed upon by the Churches today.
Let us look at the following samples:
Consider the following few examples that consist of historical contradictions in the Bible:
II Samuel 10:18 talks about David slew the men of 700
chariots of the Syrians and 40,000 horsemen and Shobach the commander.
I Chronicles 1:18 says that David slew the men of 7000 chariots and 40,000 footmen
I Chronicles 9:25 says that Solomon had 4000 stalls for
horses and chariots.
I Kings 4:26 says that he had 40,000 stalls for horses
Ezra 2:5 talks about an exile Arah having 775 sons.
Nehemiah 7:10 talks about the same exile Arah having 652 sons.
II Samuel 24:13 So God came to David, and told him, and said unto
him, shall SEVEN YEARS OF FAMINE come unto thee in thy land? or will thou flee three
months before thine enemies, while they pursue. thee?
I Chronicles 21:11 SO God came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose
thee. Either THREE YEARS OF FAMINE or three months to be destryed before thy foes, while
that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee;
How did Judas die?
"And he cast down the pieces of silver into the temple and departed, and went out and
hanged himself." (Matthew 27:5)
"And falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all of his bowels gushed
out." (Acts 1:18)
2 Samuel 6:23 Therefore MICHAL the daughter of Saul had no child
unto the day of her death.
2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare
unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of MICHAL the daughter of Saul, whom
she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite.
2 Kings 24:8 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to
reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the
daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 36:9 Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned
three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the
LORD.
26th year of the reign of Asa I Kings 16:6-8
36th year of the reign of Asa I 2 Chronicles 16:1
How old was Ahaziah when he began to reign?
22 in 2 Kings 8:26
42 in 2 Chronicle 22:2
Who was Josiah's successor?
Jehoahaz - 2 Chronicle 36:1
Shallum - Jeremiah 22:11
Also, your original scriptures are all doubtful according to the Bible's own theologians and historians. It's quite hellarious that even the Bible itself admits that it has been tampered with and corrupted by man's garbage:
"`How can you say, "We [the Jews] are wise, for we have the law of the LORD," when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?' (From the NIV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
The Revised Standard Version makes it even clearer: "How can you say, 'We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us'?
But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie.
(From the RSV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
And regarding who wrote the books and gospels of the Bible, well here is a sample of what the NIV Bible's theologians and historians wrote:
"Serious doubts exists as to whether these verses belong to the Gospel of Mark. They are absent from important early manuscripts and display certain peculiarities of vocabulary, style and theological content that are unlike the rest of Mark. His Gospel probably ended at 16:8, or its original ending has been lost. (From the NIV Bible Foot Notes, page 1528)"
"Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the Scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was Luke. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1643)"
"The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1856)"
"The letter is difficult to date with precision....(From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1905)"
"It seems safe to conclude that the book, at least in its early form, dates from the beginning of the monarchy. Some think that Samuel may have had a hand in shaping or compiling the materials of the book, but in fact we are unsure who the final author or editor was. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 286)"
"Although, according to tradition, Samuel wrote the book, authorship is actually uncertain. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 322)"
"The date of the composition is also unknown, but it was undoubtedly during the monarchy. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 322)"
"The author is unknown. Jewish tradition points to Samuel, but it is unlikely that he is the author because the mention of David (4:17,22) implies a later date. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 360)"
"Who the author was cannot be known with certainty since the book itself gives no indication of his identity. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 368)"
"There is little conclusive evidence as to the identity of the author of 1,2 Kings. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 459)"
"Whoever the author was, it is clear that he was familiar with the book of Deuteronomy. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 459)"
"According to ancient Jewish tradition, Ezra wrote Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah (see Introduction to Ezra: Literary Form and Authorship), but this cannot be established with certainty. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 569)"
"Although we do not know who wrote the book of Esther, from internal evidence it is possible to make some inferences about the author and the date of composition. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 707)"
"The unknown author probably had access to oral and/or written sources....(From the NIV Bible commentary, page 722)"
"Regarding authorship, opinions are even more divided....(From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 773)"
etc...
How do you respond to this?
Please visit: Just who
were the original authors of the Bible? to see the book's bibliography to the
above quotes.
Also, why don't you visit: Contradictions and proofs of Historical Corruptions in the Bible, and see exactly what I mean, instead of acting like a total fool and saying things that even the Bible refutes in it!
He wrote:
11- Koran 5:116, represents Christians as worshipping Mary which is a historical error. Given the fact that the pagan Arabs did worship Mary’s idol in the Kaba, and that history records no group of Christians had ever worshiped Mary at this time, my question is would you please name the sect of Christians who worshiped Mary at the time of Muhammad?
My response:
First of all, the Arab pagans had nothing to do with Christianity or with any figure in this religion. They did not worship Mary's idol. They had 360 gods that they worshiped, each god representing an Arab tribe. There were three main gods that were above the 360. Mary is considered as a "goddess" by Roman Catholics. Roman Catholics are Christians, even if you don't consider them as such.
You can learn more about the Roman Catholics worship of Mary at: Some Christians do worship Mary! The article has quotes in it from Roman Catholic sources that prove that many Catholics worship Mary just as much as you worship Jesus.
He wrote:
12- Muslim's reject the doctrine of inherited sin of Adam but teach the Immaculate Conception of Mary. The reason the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception was invented was to remove inherited sin. My question is: since you reject the doctrine of inherited sin and believe all men are born without sin, why do Muslim's teach the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary?
My response:
First of all, Islam invented nothing. Tell us, how is a new born baby a sinner? What sins did he/she commit? Why in your polytheist trinity pagan religion are babies considered as sinners?
He wrote:
13- In Koran 7:125, death by crucifixion is stated to exist at the time of Moses in 1500BC. Yet Encyclopedia Britannica, in harmony with all records of history, reports that crucifixion did not exist any earlier than 500 BC. My question is: to how do you explain this blaring historical error, and do you just disregard the history of the world merely because the Karen says otherwise?
My response:
I found no mention of crucifixtion in Noble Verse 7:125, and I am not aware of any Noble Verse related to your claim. Here is what Noble Verses 7:120-130 say:
"But the sorcerers fell down prostrate in adoration. Saying: "We believe in the Lord of the Worlds,- "The Lord of Moses and Aaron." Said Pharaoh: "Believe ye in Him before I give you permission? Surely this is a trick which ye have planned in the city to drive out its people: but soon shall ye know (the consequences). "Be sure I will cut off your hands and your feet on apposite sides, and I will cause you all to die on the cross." They said: "For us, We are but sent back unto our Lord: "But thou dost wreak thy vengeance on us simply because we believed in the Signs of our Lord when they reached us! Our Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy, and take our souls unto thee as Muslims (who bow to thy will)! Said the chiefs of Pharaoh's people: "Wilt thou leave Moses and his people, to spread mischief in the land, and to abandon thee and thy gods?" He said: "Their male children will we slay; (only) their females will we save alive; and we have over them (power) irresistible." Said Moses to his people: "Pray for help from God, and (wait) in patience and constancy: for the earth is God's, to give as a heritage to such of His servants as He pleaseth; and the end is (best) for the righteous. They said: "We have had (nothing but) trouble, both before and after thou camest to us." He said: "It may be that your Lord will destroy your enemy and make you inheritors in the earth; that so He may try you by your deeds." We punished the people of Pharaoh with years (of droughts) and shortness of crops; that they might receive admonition. (The Noble Quran, 7:120-130)"
Is this another lie you invented "brother Andrew"?
He wrote:
14- Muslim scholar, Tabbarah, said in his book, The Spirit of Islam, "Moslems do not worship the Black Stone, but only show special reverence and veneration for its dignity and they kiss it only after the example of the Prophet and to keep their Covenant with God to obey His Will and avoid His disobedience." (Tabbarah, The Spirit of Islam, p. 173, Muslim). Focusing on Tabbarah’s key phrase of showing reverence and veneration to the Black Stone, My question is do you see any difference between the Muslim practice of kissing showing reverence and venerating the Black Stone and the Catholic practice of pope John Paul II kissing the statute of the Virgin Mary with reverence and veneration?
My response:
First of all, it is "Tabari" and not "Tabbarah". So obviously the source you gave above was not something you yourself discovered, otherwise, you wouldn't have mispelled his name like that. Second of all, Muslims do not regard the black stone as anything holy. We believe that it was send from Heavens by Allah Almighty to the Mecca. But the stone itself is not sacred in Islam. Many Muslims try to touch the Kaaba and the stone to get "blessings". These are the humans' natural reactions to glorifying idols; even among Muslims. But Islam strictly prohibits glorifying of any idol.
For more information, you can visit: Do Muslims really worship the black stone in Mecca?
Do Muslims really worship the cube building in Mecca? Do Muslims really believe that Allah Almighty lives in the Kaaba?
He wrote:
15- Informed Christians know there is no passage and the Koran that says the Bible is lost altered or corrupted. My question is would you please list all the passages you know where the Qur'an says the Bible that was in the hands of the Christians at the time of Muhammad had been corrupted?
My response:
The direct answer to your question is located at: What parts of the Bible do Muslims believe are closest to the Truth? and Why?
Allah Almighty made no error when He claimed that the Bible was corrupted by men. The bible had proven itself to be self contradicting and full of historical errors and corruptions.
The different "Canons" of the Bible!
Different and conflicting variations of "gospels" and "books" that are disagreed upon by the Churches today.
Let us look at the following samples:
Consider the following few examples that consist of historical contradictions in the Bible:
II Samuel 10:18 talks about David slew the men of 700
chariots of the Syrians and 40,000 horsemen and Shobach the commander.
I Chronicles 1:18 says that David slew the men of 7000 chariots and 40,000 footmen
I Chronicles 9:25 says that Solomon had 4000 stalls for
horses and chariots.
I Kings 4:26 says that he had 40,000 stalls for horses
Ezra 2:5 talks about an exile Arah having 775 sons.
Nehemiah 7:10 talks about the same exile Arah having 652 sons.
II Samuel 24:13 So God came to David, and told him, and said unto
him, shall SEVEN YEARS OF FAMINE come unto thee in thy land? or will thou flee three
months before thine enemies, while they pursue. thee?
I Chronicles 21:11 SO God came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose
thee. Either THREE YEARS OF FAMINE or three months to be destryed before thy foes, while
that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee;
How did Judas die?
"And he cast down the pieces of silver into the temple and departed, and went out and
hanged himself." (Matthew 27:5)
"And falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all of his bowels gushed
out." (Acts 1:18)
2 Samuel 6:23 Therefore MICHAL the daughter of Saul had no child
unto the day of her death.
2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare
unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of MICHAL the daughter of Saul, whom
she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite.
2 Kings 24:8 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to
reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the
daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 36:9 Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned
three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the
LORD.
26th year of the reign of Asa I Kings 16:6-8
36th year of the reign of Asa I 2 Chronicles 16:1
How old was Ahaziah when he began to reign?
22 in 2 Kings 8:26
42 in 2 Chronicle 22:2
Who was Josiah's successor?
Jehoahaz - 2 Chronicle 36:1
Shallum - Jeremiah 22:11
Also, your original scriptures are all doubtful according to the Bible's own theologians and historians. It's quite hellarious that even the Bible itself admits that it has been tampered with and corrupted by man's garbage:
"`How can you say, "We [the Jews] are wise, for we have the law of the LORD," when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?' (From the NIV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
The Revised Standard Version makes it even clearer: "How can you say, 'We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us'?
But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie.
(From the RSV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
And regarding who wrote the books and gospels of the Bible, well here is a sample of what the NIV Bible's theologians and historians wrote:
"Serious doubts exists as to whether these verses belong to the Gospel of Mark. They are absent from important early manuscripts and display certain peculiarities of vocabulary, style and theological content that are unlike the rest of Mark. His Gospel probably ended at 16:8, or its original ending has been lost. (From the NIV Bible Foot Notes, page 1528)"
"Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the Scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was Luke. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1643)"
"The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1856)"
"The letter is difficult to date with precision....(From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 1905)"
"It seems safe to conclude that the book, at least in its early form, dates from the beginning of the monarchy. Some think that Samuel may have had a hand in shaping or compiling the materials of the book, but in fact we are unsure who the final author or editor was. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 286)"
"Although, according to tradition, Samuel wrote the book, authorship is actually uncertain. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 322)"
"The date of the composition is also unknown, but it was undoubtedly during the monarchy. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 322)"
"The author is unknown. Jewish tradition points to Samuel, but it is unlikely that he is the author because the mention of David (4:17,22) implies a later date. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 360)"
"Who the author was cannot be known with certainty since the book itself gives no indication of his identity. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 368)"
"There is little conclusive evidence as to the identity of the author of 1,2 Kings. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 459)"
"Whoever the author was, it is clear that he was familiar with the book of Deuteronomy. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 459)"
"According to ancient Jewish tradition, Ezra wrote Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah (see Introduction to Ezra: Literary Form and Authorship), but this cannot be established with certainty. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 569)"
"Although we do not know who wrote the book of Esther, from internal evidence it is possible to make some inferences about the author and the date of composition. (From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 707)"
"The unknown author probably had access to oral and/or written sources....(From the NIV Bible commentary, page 722)"
"Regarding authorship, opinions are even more divided....(From the NIV Bible Commentary, page 773)"
etc...
How do you respond to this?
Please visit: Just who
were the original authors of the Bible? to see the book's bibliography to the
above quotes.
Also, why don't you visit: Contradictions and proofs of Historical Corruptions in the Bible, and see exactly what I mean, instead of acting like a total fool and saying things that even the Bible refutes in it!
He wrote:
16- Muslims will quote Quran 2:79 as a verse where the Koran says the canon of the Bible is corrupted, "Then woe to those who write the Book with their own hands, and then say: "This is from God," to traffic with it for miserable price!" My question is: If this verse refers to the corruption of the Bible, then why did Muhammad command Christians to follow the Bible they possessed in 600 AD in Quran 2:89; 7:157? And is this the only verse in the Koran that says the Bible is corrupt? (see also Quran 2:40-42,126,136,285; 3:3,71,93; 4:47,136; 5:47-51, 69,71-72; 6:91; 10:37,94; 21:7; 29:45,46; 35:31; 46:11)
My response:
This question is directly answered in details at: How is Allah telling the Christians and Jews to rule in accordance with the Bible that is with them according to Noble Verse 7:157 when these scriptures were corrupted by the followers of the religion and could not be found in their true form?
He wrote:
17- Muslims will quote Jer 8:8 as proof that the Old Testament canon is corrupt, "How can you say, ‘We are wise, And the law of the Lord is with us’? But behold, the lying pen of the scribes Has made it into a lie" Yet this verse is clearly speaking of the written scribal interpretations of the Bible as Jesus condemned in Mt 15:1-14. Here Jesus accused the Scribes of the same thing regarding washing of hands and Corban, "you invalidate the written word of God for the sake of your tradition." My question is: is this the only text in the Bible where you claim the canon was corrupted? If not quote the other texts.
My response:
First of all, Jeremiah 8:8 explicitly claims that the Jews had turned the Law of Moses into a "lie". Here is what the verses says:
"How can you say, 'We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us'? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie. (From the RSV Bible, Jeremiah 8:8)"
Second of all, the Bible is full of contradictions with its historical and scientific claims. I have showed you ample evidence above where the Bible contains historical errors and contradictions in it. To see more verses and proofs, please visit: Contradictions and History of Corruption in the Bible.
He wrote:
18- How can Muslims claim there are no textual variations in the Koran, when the Tashkent MSS differs from the modern Egyptian Qur’an in 5 passages: 2:284, 2:283, 3:37, 3:109 and 5:119. The Tashkent MSS uses the word 'Allah' while the modern Egyptian Qur'an, uses the word 'huwa' (the pronoun 'he'). My question is: Which word do you believe are in the "preserved master tablet" and "mother of all books" in heaven?
My response:
First of all, there is no term as "mother of all books" in Islam. Second of all, you have provided no historical evidence for your claim. Third, I don't care what was written in Egypt or else where. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him lived in Mecca and Madina. The Noble Quran was compiled in Madina in the original Quraishi Arabic dialect, which is the language Muhammad and the Arabs back then in that area spoke, and the language that the Noble Quran was revealed in.
The current Arabic Noble Quran that all Muslims word-wide have is the original Quraishi Arabic Noble Quran. You don't see different Arabic versions of the Noble Quran today, do you? There is only ONE Arabic Noble Quran today.
Again, please visit: Responses to the "Textual Variants" lies in the Noble Quran.
He wrote:
19- The yearly Passover ritual began the same year it was initiated in the 10th plague and continued uninterrupted for 1500 years. The weekly Lord’s supper ritual began the same week that Christ was crucified and has continued ever since for 2000 years. The Islamic rituals just come out of nowhere, 2600 years after Abraham lived. Being as unbiased as you possibly can, My question is: are not the Jewish and Christian rituals more likely to be based on real history since the rituals of Islam that just pop out of nowhere 2600 years later?
My response:
When one reads about the history of the Bible, he will see that most of the Bible is corrupt and unreliable. Also, Islam is nothing but about believing in the Absolute One Living GOD Almighty, and associating no partners with Him.
As to the history of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, I have written articles that expose the contradictions that the Bible has in both the OT and the NT. Please visit:
Contradictions In the Resurrection Story.
Did Isaiah 53 really prophesies about the crucifixion of Jesus? It supports Islam's claims about Jesus peace be upon him never died on the cross. I also addressed John 19:36-37 from the Bible and proved that Jesus never got crucified, since GOD Almighty promised that he will protect Jesus' body and not let even a single bone be broken. My question to all Christians is: How in the world is it possible for the feet to get nailed on the cross without any penetration to the bones by the nails, hence breaking part of the feet's bones?! I also added refutations to Exodus 12:46, Numbers 9:12, Zechariah 12:10 and Psalm 34:20, which supposedly prove the Christians' belief about Jesus crucifixion. I proved that this dogma has no truth what so ever and exposed the wrong Trinitarian English translation of Zechariah 12:10.
So, when you get your history straightened out, then you can give yourself the right to attack Islam and its claims. Otherwise, you don't have that right, because your own Bible can't even suggest an accurate account.
He wrote:
20- The "Throw" is a reenactment ritual based upon Abraham and the "Run" is a reenactment ritual based upon Hagar. My question is: Did Adam perform the throw and the Run, and if not exactly when did they become part of Islamic ritual and do you have any actual historical evidence to support such?
My response:
I am not sure what you mean here by "Throw" and "Run". If you're referring to the throwing of stones at satan during the yearly Pilgrimage to Mecca, then this is not Abrahamic. And if you're referring to Hagar's running back and forth to find water for her dying baby, Ishmael, then this is was mentioned in the Hadiths of the Prophet.
All of the Hadiths that agree with the Noble Quran or make reference to Noble Quranic Verses, then they are valid and strong Hadiths.
Also, please visit: The Prophecy of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca in the Noble Quran.
He wrote:
21- Given the fact that Isaac Watt, said in his book, Islam and Christianity Today, "By the standards of modern historiography, the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most certain events in past history" (Watt, Islam and Christianity Today, p. 144). My question is: What historical evidence do you give outside of the Qur'an that Jesus did not die on across?
My response:
First of all, no one can "historically" prove or disprove the crucifixion or even the existence of Jesus. All of the books of the Bible's New Testament were written after Jesus. As I mentioned above, they were written between 150 to 300 years after Jesus. The earliest one is the gospel of Mark. According to the "From Jesus to Christ" movie, the gospel of Matthew was written at least 50 years after the gospel of Mark. Also, neither one of the gospels was written by it's own original author, nor anyone knows really who these authors were.
From www.answering-christianity.com/sake3.htm
Who were the authors of the Bible? Were they really the original Prophets and Desciples?
So, who then are the authors of the books of the Bible? Obviously the Church must know them very well since they are popularly believed to have received divine inspiration from God Himself. Right? Actually, they don't. For example, we will note that every Gospel begins with the introduction "According to....." such as "The Gospel according to Saint Matthew," "The Gospel according to Saint Luke," "The Gospel according to Saint Mark," "The Gospel according to Saint John." The obvious conclusion for the average man on the street is that these people are known to be the authors of the books attributed to them. This, however is not the case. Why? Because not one of the vaunted four thousand copies existent carries its author's signature. It has just been assumed that certain people were the authors. Recent discoveries, however, refute this belief. Even the internal evidence suggests that, for instance, Matthew did not write the Gospel attributed to him:
"...And as Jesus passed forth thence, HE (Jesus) saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and HE (Jesus) saith unto HIM (Matthew), follow ME (Jesus) and HE (Matthew) arose, and followed HIM (Jesus). (Matthew 9:9)"
Did "Matthew" write this about himself? Why then didn't Matthew write for example: "he (Jesus) saw ME, and my name is Matthew. I was sitting at the receipt of custom…" etc.
Such evidence can be found in many places throughout the New Testament. Granted, it may be possible that an author sometimes may write in the third person, still, in light of the rest of the evidence that we shall see throughout this book, there is simply too much evidence against this hypothesis.
This observation is by no means limited to the New Testament. There is even similar evidence that at least parts of Deuteronomy were not written by their claimed author, prophet Moses . This can be seen in Deuteronomy 34:5-10 where we read
"So Moses....DIED... and he (God Almighty) BURIED HIM (Moses)... He was 120 years old WHEN HE DIED... and there arose not a prophet SINCE in Israel like unto Moses....(Deuteronomy 34:5-10)"
Did Moses write his own obituary? Similarly, Joshua too speaks in detail about his own death in Joshua 24:29-33.
"And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, DIED, … And they BURIED HIM … And Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the Lord, that he had done for Israel ….(Joshua 24:29-33)"
Such evidence is part of the large cache which has driven the Biblical scholars to come to the current recognition that most of the books of the Bible were not written by their supposed authors. For example, the authors of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible by Collins honestly say that the author of "Kings" is "Unknown." But if the author is unknown then why attribute it to God? How can it then be claimed to have been "inspired"? Continuing, we read that the book of Isaiah is "Mainly credited to Isaiah. Parts may have been written by others." Ecclesiastics: "Author. Doubtful, but commonly assigned to Solomon." Ruth: "Author. Not definitely known, perhaps Samuel." and on and on.
Let us have a slightly more detailed look at only one book of the New Testament, that of 'Hebrews':
"The author of the Book of Hebrews is unknown. Martin Luther suggested that Apollos was the author...Tertullian said that Hebrews was a letter of Barnabas...Adolf Harnack and J. Rendel Harris speculated that it was written by Priscilla (or Prisca). William Ramsey suggested that it was done by Philip. However, the traditional position is that the Apostle Paul wrote Hebrews...Eusebius believed that Paul wrote it, but Origen was not positive of Pauline authorship."
From the introduction to the King James Bible, New revised and updated sixth edition, the Hebrew/Greek Key Study, Red Letter Edition
and one book of the Old Testament:
"In tradition, [David] is credited with writing 73 of the Psalms; most scholars, however, consider this claim questionable."
Encarta Encyclopedia, under "David"
Is this how we define "inspired by God"?
I asked a reverand of the local church in my neighboorhod, on what gospel most often quoted and used, he quickly answered, the Gospel of St. John!
The original Bible was lost! See comments from the NIV Bible itself. No one ever claimed ownership of the current Gospels. The owners/writers are unknown.
He wrote:
22- If all Muslim's must reject the crucifixion of Christ based on the Koran and all Christians must reject Muhammad as a prophet based on the Bible, my question is: on exactly what basis do you believe Christianity and Islam are compatible religions?
My response:
The crucifixion of Jesus contradicts the Old Testament. For instance, where in the Old Testament do you see a prophecy about Jesus' third day resurrection? And why are there contradictions in the resurrection story in the NT? Also, the Old Testament predicted that not a single bone would break from the coming Prophet, Jesus. Given the scientific fact that the body contains thousands of bones, how is it possible for Jesus who got nailed on the cross to not have broken at least one bone, if not even many?
Please visit: Did Isaiah 53 really prophesies about the crucifixion of Jesus? It supports Islam's claims about Jesus peace be upon him never died on the cross. I also addressed John 19:36-37 from the Bible and proved that Jesus never got crucified, since GOD Almighty promised that he will protect Jesus' body and not let even a single bone be broken. My question to all Christians is: How in the world is it possible for the feet to get nailed on the cross without any penetration to the bones by the nails, hence breaking part of the feet's bones?! I also added refutations to Exodus 12:46, Numbers 9:12, Zechariah 12:10 and Psalm 34:20, which supposedly prove the Christians' belief about Jesus crucifixion. I proved that this dogma has no truth what so ever and exposed the wrong Trinitarian English translation of Zechariah 12:10.
He wrote:
23- Given the fact that the gospel of Barnabas is the 15th century forgery by Muslims, my question is: why do you quote this document as proof that early Christians denied the crucifixion of Christ and what proof do you offer that it is not a Muslim forgery?
My response:
First of all, you have no proof that it was a forgery by "Muslims", nor do you have any proof that it was written in the 15th century! This is only a Christian lie and roamer that kept spreading to discredit the discovered Book. The entire Book of Barnabas can be found on my site at:
