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goes astray, he goes astray only to his own soul’s loss. No
laden soul can bear another’s load. And We (Allah) never
punish until We have sent an apostle (to give warnings).”
The Truth has come to you now and it is up to you to accept it
or reject it. It’s your choice.
C.
Could you explain as to why in the Qur’an it states “WE” for
Allah like you just said? I know Muslims believe in One God
only.
M.
Very good
question. As I explained earlier in the Arabic and
Hebrew languages and certain languages there are two types of
plural. One is plural of numbers and the other of respect. This
“WE” is a “WE” of royalty and respect. Example: When the
Queen makes a proclamation, she says: “We have decided to
make this proclamation etc.” She does not say “I” have decided
to do this or that. It is the royal “We”. In the same manner when
Allah speaks, He says “WE” instead of “I”. Only in very few
places when there are dire warnings does Allah say “I”. Do you
understand?
C.
Okay, now I understand. But is it not possible to accept both
Islam and Christianity?
M
. “There is no compulsion in religion.” You can believe, as you
want. But if you combine both faiths you haven’t surrendered to
Allah yet. You are still a disbeliever, as Allah states in the
Qur’an,
Surah 4:150-152
: “Verily those who disbelieve in Allah
and His messengers and wish to make distinction between
Allah and His messengers saying ‘We believe in some
(messengers) and reject others; and wish to take a way in
between (this and) that, they are disbelievers in truth. And We
have prepared for disbelievers a humiliating torment. To those