Introduction: We must first of all know that the entire Bible is corrupted and unreliable and is mostly filled with man-made laws and corruption! GOD Almighty Said: "`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 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)"
See Also Deuteronomy 31:25-29 where Moses peace be upon him predicted the corruption/tampering of the Law (Bible) after his death.
The Book of Moses predicted that the Law (Bible) will get corrupted. The Book of Jeremiah which came approximately 826 years after did indeed confirm this corruption.
Q2: Why did GOD end His revelations with Muhammad and not with Jesus?
A2: Because we Muslims believe that Jesus peace be upon him was GOD's Messenger to the people of Israel. We also believe that Jesus had the entire truth from GOD Almighty and was capable to reveal it all to his people, but they were not capable enough to receive it !. They were hard in their hearts, hard in their heads and had so much problems among themselves. That is why they tried to crucify Jesus on the cross. For this reason Jesus had predicted for the "spirit of truth and the most praised" (Ahmed or Muhammad in Arabic) to come after him and to reveal what hasn't been revealed yet to all of mankind. See Muhammad in the Bible for more details.
Previous revelations have been corrupted and deprived of their spiritual value by their followers' vain controversies and disputes. It was possible to settle such disputes under the flag, but Allah's Plan was to revive and rejuvenate His Message through Islam, amongst a newer and younger people, unhampered by the burden of age-old prejudices.
There is always in human affairs the conflict between the old and the new, the worn out system of our ancestors, and the fresh living spring of Allah's inspiration fitting in with new times and new surroundings. The advocates of the former look upon this latter not only with intellectual doubt but with moral suspicion, as did the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) upon Islam, with its fresh outlook and vigorous realistic way of looking at things.
A continuation of my answer from sister Nicole Woods, an American young sister who embraced Islam; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with her: "Jesus (peace be upon him) taught a lot about how to treat others and how to worship God, but Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought a much bigger message about how to live!".
A continuation to my answer from brother MENJ; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with him: "Jesus (peace be upon him) taught the basic message of mixing Justice with Love and Passiveness. He revealed the Golden Rule, that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. One question only remain unanswered: How should we love our neighbor? What does the love of neighbor require in this complicated world in which human interests can cross and tangle like pressure hoses on the loose? The completeness of this teaching was left to another Teacher. Through Muhammad peace be upon him, God answered this final question and systemized the laws of morality. The glory of Islam consists in having embodied the beautiful sentiment of Jesus and the absolute justice of Moses (peace be upon the both of them) into definite laws."
A continuation to my answer from brother Mike, who recently embraced Islam; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with him: The Arabs were fresh, and ready for a Prophet. Sending another Prophet to the Jews after Jesus peace be upon him would have been useless, because Jesus peace be upon him said: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing. (From the NIV Bible, Matthew 23:37)"
A continuation to my answer from sister Jacqueline S. Waheed; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with her:
"Here respondent is asked to speak for or on behalf
of God. Whereas in fact no one possess the power and ability to speak for God, not even
His messengers and prophets beside what they were commanded to speak by Almighty God.
However, we have other means to seek the answer of this question. That is in form of Torah
(OT) and NT and the Final Revelation of God the Noble Qur'aan. Muslims believes that Torah
(original does not exist, beside the adulterated version) was revealed to Moses (peace be
upon him) this belief is also shared by Jews and Christians. Muslims also believes
that Injeel (original does exist at all) was revealed to Jesus, that Jews don't believe at
all and Christians don't possess "Injeel" (Gospel) (Period). The last one is
Noble Quran (the perfect and true word of God) IS IN EXISTENCE IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM.
Before drawing any conclusion one must look at the facts about the true mission of Jesus'
(peace be upon him) according to Noble Quran and bible.
Noble Qur'aan defines the mission of Jesus (peace be upon him), as follows:
a.. To confirm (the laws) that already existed even before his arrival, from the Torah (in
the Old Testament) ; (Noble Quran 61:6)
b.. To give the good news (the gospel) of the arrival of a messenger, who comes after him,
whose name will be 'Ahmad' (another name of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). (Noble Quran 61:6)
c.. To teach the Children of Israel, unto whom he was sent, matters of wisdom ; (Noble Quran 43:63)
d.. To clarify certain matters in which they (Jews) differed ; (Noble
Quran 43:63) and
e.. To legitimize certain things that were earlier banned for them. (Noble
Quran 3:50) Jesus (peace be upon him) upheld the laws that existed in those days in
the Torah, the book of laws given to Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), except for:
a.. clarifying certain matters in which the Children of Israel differed, which Jesus
necessarily had to; and
b.. legitimizing certain things, by the command of Allaah, those were earlier banned for
them by Allaah as a punishment for their misdeeds. Jesus (peace be upon him) says in
the Bible: (Matthew 5:17) "Think
not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to
fulfil."
Therefore, Jesus (peace be upon him) brought no new religion. Jesus believed in One
God and preached God's unity. Jesus was a messenger of God and he did not claim to be
anything else. Jesus has said, addressing The Lord: (John 17:3)
"... that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus
Christ, whom Thou hast sent."
In other words, Jesus says to the Lord: You are the only true God and You have sent me,
i.e. I am Your messenger. Since all the people did not believe in him, those
who did not believe in him as another prophet and messenger of God were "disbelievers
in Jesus Christ" and those who believed in him could be called
"Christians". Therefore, true " Christians " would be those,
who:
a.. Believe in One God.
b.. Believe in Jesus Christ as a messenger of God.
c.. Accept and implement the laws that already existed in the Torah.
d.. Follow the matters of wisdom taught by Jesus.
e.. Look to The Prophet, (Prophet Muhammed), who was foretold by Jesus, to guide them on
all matters, as per the gospel - the good news - brought by him.
There have been many prophets of God who were sent without any book or revelation. Jesus
was sent to people of Israel or Jews like Moses (peace be upon them). Contrary to
that Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) was sent to mankind, which was God's plan since
Adam. From Adam to Muhammed (peace be upon them) message has been the same. Let us look
into some more facts:
Noble Qur'aan teaches us that all the prophets and messengers sent by Allaah were mortal
men and His slaves, like all people. Muslims have not deviated from the Islaamic teaching
that Muhammad (peace be upon him) too is a slave of Allaah and His messenger. Muslims
testify this fact at least nine times during their five daily prayers and without uttering
this fact, the prayers are incomplete and unacceptable.
Likewise, Noble Qur'aan teaches us that Jesus (peace be upon him) too was a slave of
Allaah and His messenger. Allaah says in the Noble Qur'aan: 43:59
about Jesus (peace be upon him): "He is nothing but a slave on
whom We bestowed favor, and We made him a pattern for the Children of Israel."
Jesus (peace be upon him) indeed is a slave of Allaah. His various utterances and actions
manifest the truth. Jesus (peace be upon him) confirms in John 5:30:
" I can of mine own self do nothing."
Someone, who can of his own self do nothing, is a slave. But his special position among
slaves like us is that he was a messenger of Allaah.
I Timothy 2:5 calls Jesus "....
the man Christ Jesus."
It is said in Bible, Luke 24:19: "
Jesus of Nazareth ... was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the
people."
In spite of these clear teachings of Bible that he was a man and a prophet, Jesus is often
sought to be projected as god.
Jesus says is Matthew 15:7 & 15:9:
7. [Ye] hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
9. But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
Jesus is quoted in Noble Qur'aan: 61:6 "And when Jesus said: O children of Israel! Indeed I am messenger of
Allaah unto you..."
Jesus was a messenger of Allaah unto the children of Israel.
Let us see how Bible quotes the same words of Jesus (peace be upon him):
" I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
" (Matthew 15:24). In simpler words: Jesus says
that he was sent (he is a messenger) only unto the house of Israel.
And who sent him? There are many (15 verses) of the Bible, Jesus says: "the Father
who hath sent me..." the Father sent him, or in other words, he is a messenger of The
God. (Ref. John 5:30, 5:36, 5:37, 6:39, 6:44, 6:57, 8:16, 8:18, 8:29, 8:42, 12:49, 14:24,
17:21, 17:25, 20:21)
Jesus (peace be upon him) has clearly said that he was not sent but unto the house of
Israel. On the contrary, Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Islaam, God's religion in its
entirety, given through him is meant for the whole of mankind. Allaah tells Muhammed
(peace be upon him)) in Noble Qur'aan: (34:28) "And We have not sent you (O Muhammad) but as a bringer of good tidings and
a Warner unto all mankind; but most of mankind know not."
Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) brought the perfect book Noble Qur'aan which is a
miracle itself with complete ceremonial laws and laws of life. See the contrast between
bible (OT & NT combined) and Noble Qur'aan:
Bible(s) (OT & NT) are not filled with intelligence, justice, purity, honesty, mercy
and the spirit of liberty? If it is where?
BUT NOBLE QUR'AAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!
Bible(s) (OT & NT) are not opposed to strife and war, to slavery and lust, to
ignorance, credulity and superstition?
BUT NOBLE QUR'AAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!
Bible(s) (OT & NT) does not develop the brain and civilize the heart?
BUT NOBLE QUR'AAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!
Bible's (OT & NT)) morality is not the highest, the purest?
BUT NOBLE QUR'AAN'S MORALITY IS *THE HIGHEST AND PUREST.READ YOURSELF TO FIND OUT!
Bible(s) (OT with very smaller degree. NT, not at all) does not have laws and regulations
for the control of conduct to be just, wise, perfect, and perfectly adapted to the
accomplishment of the ends desired?
BUT NOBLE QUR'AAN DOES.READING IS BELIEVING!"
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Hebrews 5:7-8 confirm Islam's claim about Jesus never got crucified and contradicts the Bible! According to the documentary film, "Banned from the Bible", which I watched on the History Channel, some of Saint Peter's apocalypse were banned from the current Bible, and these Epistles contain what Islam claims - that Jesus didn't get crucified on the cross and it only appeared that he was. This banned part also says that Jesus was standing next to the cross laughing. These are the parts of the Bible that only few people in the world know about.
According to the documentary film, the apocalypse was very popular among Christians during the 2nd century. They believed "it was spiritually inspired" by GOD Almighty to Saint Peter. They actually had doubts about "John's apocalypse", which is known today as "the Book of Revelation". Interestingly also, this apocalypse says that after GOD Almighty fills both Heaven and Hell with inhabitants from Mankind, and the people of Hell get tortured for a long period of time, the People of Heaven will ask and Pray to GOD Almighty to Forgive the people of Hell. GOD Almighty will then eventually listen to their Prayers, and will order the "Gates and the Steel Bars of Hell" to be opened and allow the people of Hell to enter Heaven for Good. This apocalypse of Peter seems to also perfectly fit Noble Verse 7:40 in the Noble Quran where Allah Almighty Promised that He will eventually open the Gates of Heaven to all disbelievers and empty Hell. Please visit: Hell will eventually be empty according to Islam.