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The Islamic Bulletin
Volume XXV No. 29
7. JESUS WAS NOT SON OF GOD:
My study of Christianity through the Holy Bible and other books
led me to believe and know that Jesus was not the son of God. In
fact the term ‘SON’ is used for many prophets and pious men of
God in the Holy Bible. This proved to me that Jesus is not the Son
of God. – PAUL, AUSTRALIA
8. JESUS WAS JUST A PROPHET
:
The concept of Jesus being a prophet is very clear and logical, as
several times in the Bible it is mentioned that he was a prophet of
God. The Holy Quran provides clear evidence that Jesus was nei-
ther god nor son of God; rather he was a prophet and messenger
of God. – RYNO FOURIE, SOUTH AFRICA.
9. JESUS NEVER SAID HE IS GOD:
It was shocking for me to learn that Jesus never stated in the Bible
that he is God. This made me question my belief about Jesus, so
I started reading about him till I reached the point that he is not
God. -MADELANE, PHILIPPINES
10. PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S (PEACE BE UPON HIM) MERCY:
The Prophet’s immense mercy towards human beings (especially
slaves and women), animals, environment etc. were the main rea-
sons for me to accept the truth brought by Prophet Muhammad
(S) –JOCHEN, GERMANY
11. SERVE YOUR FELLOW MAN FIRST:
After September 11, I read a book about the Prophet Mohammed,
where he said, “My example is the example of a man who made a
fire, and when it lighted what was around it, moths and other insects
started falling into the fire. The man tried (his best) to prevent them,
(from falling in the fire). The Prophet added: Now, similarly, I take
hold of the knots at your waist (belts) to prevent you from falling
into the Fire. “ I immediately saw a kinship to him personally that
we both had the same job, how to save people from the fire.”. The
fire fighter will risk his life to save you whether you’re Black, Brown,
Red, Jew, Muslim, Christian, Atheist. He’s not asking you what your
philosophy is or looking at your color. He’s looking to get you out
of the building. The willingness just to put others before yourself.
To be a good Muslim, you serve people. And specifically, Prophet
Muhammad (SAW), asked the question to people around him: “Do
you love your creator? Serve your fellow man first. “The Qur’an
teaches you that the saving of one life is like saving all of humanity.
And, that’s one of the reasons I became a firefighter. What more
noble calling is there than to save a person’s life, to save people,
to save their property?
Kevin, USA
12. 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY
Once I came to know that in Michael Hart’s famous book, prophet
Muhammad’s name is mentioned at the top of the list, I got a copy
of it from an international airport and started reading about him.
I read some other books on the life of the Prophet and accepted
Islam. – GONZALO, USA
13. ISLAM’S ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE PROPHETS:
I was surprised once I came to know that Muslims believe in all the
Messengers and Prophets of God mentioned in the Holy Bible, like
Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, John and Jesus etc. I discovered
all the messengers and prophets were following one religion and
brought one message. – GEORGE, LEBANON
14. THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM:
Islam is perfect in its concept and in its practice. The Five Pillars of
Islam are designed very perfectly and emphasize every part of our
life like inner faith, physical acceptance, feeling hunger, helping the
needy and global brotherhood. –DALIA, PHILIPPINES
15. QURAN THE BOOK OF ALLAH:
During my college years, I got a copy of the Holy Quran from one
of my friends which helped me to understand Islam very clearly. I
kept hat copy of the Quran with me for long time and continued
reading it frequently. Once I visited Dubai, I accepted Islam. –
SONIA, INDIA
16. QURAN RESPECTS JESUS:
I had no knowledge that Muslims acknowledge Jesus. Once I came
to know that Muslims believe in Jesus, that his name is mentioned in
the Quran several times and that it is obligated upon every Muslim
to believe and respect him, I started reading the Holy Quran and
I found that the Quran respects Jesus and provides a clear picture
about who he was. -DENISH, UGANDA
17. CHAPTER ‘MARYAM’ IN THE QURAN CHANGED MY LIFE:
Once I started reading chapter Maryam in the Quran, everything
became clear to me. All the details of Jesus & his mother Mary are
mentioned very beautifully. And at the end of the chapter, there
is a warning for those who after receiving the truth turn their back
and do not accept the truth. - FERNANDO, PHILIPPINES
18. THE QURAN WAS PIVOTAL FOR ME
The Quran was pivotal for me. I first tried to approach it in anger, as
part of an attempt to prove my Muslim friend wrong. Later I began
reading it with a more open mind. The opening of Al Fatiha, with
its address to the whole of mankind, psychologically stopped me
in my tracks. It spoke of previous scriptures in a way which I both
recognized, but also differed. It clarified many of the doubts I had
about Christianity. It made me an adult as I suddenly realized that
my destiny and my actions had consequences for which I alone
would now be held responsible. In the Prophet Muhammad (SAW),
I recognized a man who was tasked with a momentous mission,
like his predecessors, Moses, Jesus and Abraham.
MYRIAM FRANCOIS-CERRAH - UK
19. THE QURAN CANNOT BE CHANGED:
I was surprised to know that the Quran has not been changed
throughout centuries and will not change until the Last Day, be-
cause Allah has promised to keep the Quran intact and thousands
of Muslims have learnt the Quran by heart. - YUSUF, PHILIPPINES
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. PRAYER IN ISLAM:
For years I was observing Muslims while they were praying. I was
often amazed by the devout way of worship. No one asked me
to accept Islam, but through my observation of Muslims’ prayer, I
accepted Islam. - JASON, GERMANY
21. UNITY IN PRAYER:
In the congregational prayer, there is no king or servant, rich or
poor, white or black, first or second class, reserved or unreserved.
All Muslims stand and pray shoulder to shoulder in the most disci-
plined manner and demonstrate unity in purpose and action, piety
and humility before God and solidarity among Muslims. -TOUKPO,
TOGO