This is gonna be a pretty long one but you got conspiracy going on in this stuff. Like it's pretty bad. The quran has the Jesus dude in it but when he was going to get crucified, Yahweh switches him out with Judas, that ratted on him and he's the one who gets hanged. They say there was no resurrection.
This is a bit like a channeled book like the 80's Ra material. You get odd stuff though like what's going on in the bible with the rapture at the end. The Allah dude is like Yahweh and I know all about that, eh. So it seems like similar stuff. Let's get into it and continued in lots of comment parts.
Hold on here.. though.. see I originally thought this Mohammed guy was like an Arab Jesus.. lol. No. He's just some dude that tripped out. lol. But what's going on here.. is similar to the Bible.. you get yahweh that wants us to know this stuff, eh. That's back in the good old days when he used to step in with his operation. Now he doesn't give a flying fuck at all. lol.
But yeah.. so this Allah dude is actually Yahweh.. but it's the arab way of talking about it. Same dude. I've been analysing yahweh over the years and he's got issues. lol. Let's get into this stuff here.
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the quran.. what's the story in there. Like the Arab Jesus but he didn't get crucified? What happend to this mohammed guy.
The Quran, which Muslims believe is the final revelation from God, contains its own narrative on these key figures of Islam. The stories of both Jesus and Muhammad are central to the faith, but they differ significantly from what is found in Christian traditions.
Jesus in the Quran In the Quran, Jesus is known as Isa (or Isa ibn Maryam, "Jesus, son of Mary"). He is revered as one of the most important prophets and is considered the Messiah (Al-Masih).
A Miraculous Birth: The Quran affirms that Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary through a miraculous act of God. It describes the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she would give birth to a son, even though she was a virgin.
A Prophet and Messenger: Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet sent by God to the Children of Israel to confirm the teachings of the Torah and bring the Gospel (Injil). He is said to have performed many miracles, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, all "by God's permission."
The Rejection of Crucifixion: This is the most significant difference from the Christian narrative. The Quran explicitly states that Jesus was not killed or crucified. Instead, it says, "it was made to appear so to them." The belief is that God raised Jesus directly to himself, and he did not die on the cross. Muslims believe that Jesus will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment to establish justice.
The Prophet Muhammad Muhammad is considered the final prophet in Islam, a messenger who received the Quran from God.
Life and Mission: Muhammad was born in Mecca around 570 CE. He was a merchant who, at the age of 40, began receiving divine revelations through the angel Gabriel. These revelations, which continued throughout his life, form the text of the Quran.
Spread of Islam: After facing persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers migrated to the city of Medina in 622 CE. This event, known as the Hijra, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In Medina, Muhammad established the first Muslim community and grew in influence, eventually returning to Mecca as a conqueror in 630 CE.
His Death: The Prophet Muhammad died in 632 CE in Medina after a brief illness. He is buried there in what is now a part of the Prophet's Mosque, a major pilgrimage site for Muslims. Unlike Jesus in the Quranic narrative, there is no ambiguity about his death. He lived a full life and died a natural death.
so what exactly did this guy do.. doesn't sound like miracles.. but yeah.. jesus is in the quaran?
Your question gets to a key difference between Islam and other monotheistic religions. While Jesus is a central figure in both Christianity and Islam, his role and nature are viewed very differently.
Jesus in the Quran You are correct that Jesus is in the Quran. He is mentioned by name over 25 times and is a highly revered prophet. In Islam, he is known as Isa (or Isa ibn Maryam, "Jesus, son of Mary") and is considered the Messiah. Muslims believe he was born to the Virgin Mary through a miracle of God and was sent to the Children of Israel to bring the Gospel (Injil) and confirm the Torah. The Quran describes him as having performed many miracles, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, but always with the permission of God.
However, the Quran rejects the Christian belief that Jesus is the son of God or part of a Trinity. He is seen as a great prophet, but still a human being and a servant of God.
Muhammad's Role You noted that Muhammad's actions don't sound like "miracles" in the traditional sense, and that's an important distinction. The primary "miracle" of Muhammad in Islam is the Quran itself. Muslims believe that the Quran is the verbatim word of God, revealed to Muhammad, an unlettered man, over a period of 23 years. The text is considered inimitable and a direct sign from God.
Beyond receiving the Quran, Muhammad's role was to establish the religion and the community of Islam. He:
Preached Monotheism: He called for a return to the worship of one God (Allah) and rejected the polytheistic practices common in pre-Islamic Arabia.
Established a Community: After facing persecution in Mecca, he and his followers migrated to Medina, where he became a political and spiritual leader, uniting different tribes and establishing the first Muslim state.
Provided a Moral Example: His life, actions, and sayings (known as the Sunnah and Hadith) are considered a perfect example for Muslims to follow in all aspects of their lives—from prayer and family relations to business and justice.
ok so he was just a dude that got like this download of information and he transcribed it to the quaran
That's a good way to put it, as long as you understand the nuance. From an Islamic perspective, it wasn't just a "download" in a passive sense. It was a profound, and often physically intense, process of divine revelation.
Here's how Muslims understand the process:
The Medium of Revelation: The revelations were not directly from God to Muhammad in a conversational way. They came through the Angel Gabriel (Jibreel in Arabic). Gabriel would bring the exact words of God to Muhammad.
The Experience: The experience of receiving a revelation was described by Muhammad himself as being very difficult. His companions noted that he would sometimes sweat profusely, even on a cold day, and a heavy feeling would come over him. It was a state of intense spiritual concentration and transformation.
Dictation, not Transcription: Since Muhammad, according to Islamic belief, was unlettered and could neither read nor write, he couldn't have just "transcribed" the information. Instead, he would immediately recite the verses to his companions, who would then memorize them and write them down on whatever materials were available at the time, such as leather, stones, or palm leaves.
Gradual Process: The revelations did not come all at once. They were revealed in stages over a period of 23 years, from the time he first began receiving them until his death. The verses often came in response to specific events, questions, or needs of the early Muslim community. This gradual process allowed the teachings to be absorbed and implemented over time.
So, while the end result was a book—the Quran—it's viewed as the direct, verbatim word of God, not something Muhammad composed or merely "transcribed." His role was to receive the message, convey it accurately, and embody its teachings as a living example for humanity.
ok.. damn.. he wasn't even able to read or write but he'd have this Angel Gabriel tell him stuff.. then he'd say what he was experiencing and his buddies were the ones who wrote it down
That's exactly the core of the Islamic belief regarding the revelation of the Quran.
You've captured the key components:
The Messenger: Muhammad, who was unlettered (unable to read or write), and therefore, from a religious perspective, an unlikely candidate to author a book of such literary complexity and scope.
The Medium: The Angel Gabriel acting as the intermediary, delivering the divine message.
The Process: Muhammad would receive the revelation and immediately recite it.
The Scribes: His companions, who were literate, would listen, memorize, and write down the verses, creating the first written copies of the Quran.
This account of the revelation is central to Islamic theology and serves as a powerful argument for the divine origin of the Quran. The fact that the prophet was unlettered is seen as proof that the text could not have been his own work, but must have come from a higher source.
This is kind of interesting though how the Jesus dude was in their book.. but they're saying he was just a prophet and not this son of god or something, eh?
Yes, that is a very astute observation and it gets to the heart of the theological differences between Islam and Christianity.
The way Jesus is portrayed in the Quran is one of the most interesting and significant aspects of Islamic belief. He is not a minor figure; he is central to the line of prophets. Muslims hold him in great reverence, but their understanding of him is fundamentally different from that of Christians.
Prophet, not Deity: In the Quran, Jesus is consistently referred to as a messenger and prophet of God, in the same line as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad. He is given special titles like "the Messiah" and "a word from God," and his miraculous birth is affirmed. However, these titles are interpreted in a way that does not elevate him to a divine status or make him the literal son of God.
The Concept of "Shirk": The Islamic belief system is built on the absolute oneness of God (known as Tawhid). The idea of God having a son or being part of a trinity is seen as a form of shirk, which means "associating partners with God." In Islam, this is considered the most serious and unforgivable sin. The Quran explicitly states that Jesus was a servant of God and that he himself never claimed to be divine.
The Role of Other Prophets: For Muslims, all the major prophets, including Jesus, brought the same core message: to worship the one true God alone. The Quran argues that over time, the messages of earlier prophets were distorted or corrupted by people. Thus, Muhammad was sent as the final prophet to restore and perfect the original, pure message of Islam.
So, while Christians see the crucifixion and resurrection as the central events of Jesus's mission—the means by which humanity's sins are forgiven—Muslims see his life as a powerful example of a prophet, and the Quranic denial of his crucifixion serves to preserve the principle of God's absolute power and Jesus's status as a human prophet. It's a fascinating example of how two major world religions share a key historical figure but interpret his life and purpose in profoundly different ways.
I don't think most people who are christian even know the jesus dude is in this arab bible..
You've touched upon a really important point. It's true that for many Christians, especially those who aren't deeply involved in interfaith studies or dialogue, the idea of Jesus being a significant figure in the Quran comes as a surprise. The religious narratives are so different that there's a general lack of awareness about this shared figure.
Here's why that might be the case and how the two perspectives can be seen in light of one another:
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The Centrality of the Narratives: For Christians, the core of the faith revolves around the divinity of Jesus, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. These events are seen as the means of salvation. Since the Quran denies the crucifixion and resurrection, it fundamentally changes the narrative in a way that is difficult for many Christians to reconcile with their own beliefs. This denial of a central tenet can lead to a sense that the Quranic account is "wrong" or irrelevant, without necessarily knowing the details of what it actually says.
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Focus on Divergence, Not Convergence: In much of the public conversation about Christianity and Islam, the focus is on their differences—the nature of God (Trinity vs. absolute oneness), the role of Jesus (divine Son vs. Prophet), and the final authority (Bible vs. Quran). The points of convergence, like the virgin birth and Jesus's role as a miracle-working messiah, are often overlooked in favor of the more contentious theological divides.
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Historical and Cultural Distance: For centuries, Christianity and Islam have developed in different cultural and theological contexts, often with limited exposure to each other's sacred texts. The popular understanding of each religion is often shaped more by media, politics, and historical conflicts than by an accurate knowledge of their foundational texts.
Despite these differences, there is a growing field of interfaith dialogue where scholars, theologians, and regular people from both faiths are exploring these shared stories. They find that the Quran's portrayal of Jesus can serve as a bridge, a point of common ground that allows for mutual understanding and respect, even if the core beliefs about his ultimate nature remain distinct.
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allright then.. ok well let's keep going here.. so what's going on in this quaran.. what do they have to say.. we dealt with the jesus dude. What do they talk about.. like what.. you probably got some 10 commandments type thing too? What's the purpose of the book that this angel gabriel was wanting to convey
That's an excellent question and a great way to transition from the specific story of Jesus to the overall purpose of the Quran.
You're right, the purpose of the Quran goes beyond just correcting narratives. It's meant to be a comprehensive guide for all of humanity. Think of it as a complete handbook for life, revealed directly from God.
Here are the key themes and purposes of the Quran:
The Oneness of God (Tawhid) This is the single most important message in the entire book. The Quran repeatedly and forcefully emphasizes that there is only one God, known as Allah. The purpose is to call people to worship this one God alone and to reject any form of idolatry or "associating partners with God" (shirk), which includes the idea of God having a son. This principle of pure monotheism is the foundation of the entire religion of Islam.
A Guide for a Righteous Life The Quran provides a moral and ethical framework for how to live. It covers a vast range of topics, from personal conduct to social justice. It addresses:
Worship: It outlines the importance of prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and pilgrimage.
Moral Virtues: It commands believers to be honest, compassionate, just, and patient.
Social Laws: It provides guidance on family relationships, marriage, inheritance, business dealings, and criminal justice.
Prohibitions: It clearly forbids things like murder, theft, usury (interest), consuming alcohol, and gambling.
Worship none but God.
Be good to your parents.
Do not kill your children out of fear of poverty.
Do not approach unlawful sexual acts.
Do not kill anyone unjustly.
Give to the poor and needy.
Give full measure and weight in business dealings.
Be just and honest in your speech.
The Quran states that it is not a new religion, but a final, perfect version of the same message that was given to all prophets before Muhammad, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. It contains stories of these earlier prophets, often with details that are different from biblical accounts. The purpose of these stories is to provide lessons and to remind people that God has always sent guidance to humanity, but that over time, those messages were altered. The Quran, according to Muslims, is the final, uncorrupted version of this divine message.
So, in essence, the purpose of the Quran is to correct misinterpretations, confirm the true path, and provide a complete way of life based on the worship of a single, all-powerful God. It's a guide for individual and communal living, with a strong emphasis on ethics, justice, and accountability to God.
isn't allah like yahweh?
That's a very perceptive question that gets to the heart of the relationship between the three major Abrahamic religions.
The short answer is: Muslims believe that Allah is the same God as Yahweh.
Here’s the more detailed explanation:
The Linguistic Connection Allah is simply the Arabic word for "God." It's not a proper name in the same way "Yahweh" is. If you're an Arabic-speaking Christian or Jew, you also use the word "Allah" when you refer to God. The word is a contraction of al-ilah, which literally means "the God," implying that there is only one.
Yahweh is a transliteration of the Hebrew name for God, YHWH (known as the Tetragrammaton). This name was revealed to Moses in the Book of Exodus.
Linguistically, both words come from ancient Semitic roots. The word Allah is related to the Hebrew words El and Elohim, which are also names for God in the Bible.
The Theological Connection From an Islamic perspective, Allah is the one and only God who created the universe, and this is the same God that was worshipped by all the prophets, including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. The Quran views itself as the final and perfect revelation from this same God. It explicitly states that the God of Islam is the same God of the Jews and Christians.
The Theological Differences While Muslims believe they are worshipping the same God, there are significant differences in how God's nature is understood. These differences are what cause Christians and Jews, in many cases, to argue that they are not worshipping the same being.
The Oneness of God (Tawhid): In Islam, the oneness of God is absolute. God is a singular, indivisible being. The concepts of the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and God having a son are seen as a form of polytheism (shirk), the most serious sin in Islam. This is a primary point of theological divergence from Christianity.
The Nature of God: The Quran describes Allah with 99 "Most Beautiful Names" that reflect His attributes, such as The Merciful, The Just, The Compassionate, The All-Knowing, and The Forgiver. The focus is on God's transcendence and His absolute power. While the Quran does speak of a personal relationship with God, the relationship between God and humanity is often described as that of a master and a servant, with emphasis on submission (Islam literally means "submission to God"). In contrast, Christianity emphasizes a more intimate, Father-child relationship.
So, while Muslims and many scholars of comparative religion would say that Allah and Yahweh refer to the same ultimate Creator God, the specific attributes and theological nature of that God are described in fundamentally different ways across the two faiths. The question of whether they are the "same" being, then, depends on whether you focus on the identity of the deity or the description of His nature.
ok so it's yahweh but they're calling him something else
From the Muslim perspective, that's not quite right. They don't see it as "Yahweh but calling him something else."
They see it this way: "God" is the universal term, and "Allah" is the Arabic word for it.
The name "Yahweh" is a specific name for God revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. The name "Allah" is simply the generic word for God in Arabic, similar to how an English speaker says "God" or a Spanish speaker says "Dios."
So, for a Muslim, when they say "Allah," they are referring to the same single, all-powerful Creator that Abraham, Moses, and Jesus worshipped. They would argue that this Creator is the same being that Jews and Christians refer to, but they do not use the specific name "Yahweh" and they reject the Christian idea of the Trinity.
Essentially, they see "Allah" as the proper and most direct way to refer to the one and only God, the same God of all prophets.
yeah yeah.. so yahweh is like what the jews call god but the arabs call it allah
Your analogy is a good, simple way to understand it, but it's important to be aware that this is a point of significant debate and a source of friction between the faiths.
Here's a summary of the different perspectives:
The Islamic View: Yes. Muslims believe that Allah is the one and same God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. The name "Allah" is not a personal name but the Arabic word for "The God." Therefore, they are referring to the same divine being that Jews and Christians worship, just using a different language and with different beliefs about His nature.
The Jewish View: Jewish theology focuses on the unique covenant with the God of Israel, identified by the name Yahweh. While there is no official consensus, many Jews would affirm that they worship the same God as Muslims, as both faiths are strictly monotheistic and trace their lineage back to Abraham.
The Christian View: This is where the disagreement is most pronounced. Many Christians, particularly those who emphasize the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, would say "no, they are not the same." They would argue that because the Islamic understanding of God fundamentally rejects the Trinity, the sonship of Jesus, and the concept of God as a loving Father, it is a different entity entirely. They would say that the God of the Bible has attributes (like being a Trinity) that are completely absent from the God of the Quran, and therefore, they can't be the same.
So, while from a linguistic and historical perspective, the two names refer to the same ultimate Creator in the Abrahamic tradition, the theological differences about the nature of that God are so profound that Christians and Muslims often have a hard time agreeing that they are worshipping the same being.
yeah no kidding you'll have issues if the arabs don't like this whole idea of how Jesus was Yahweh's sidekick. But it seems like the jews with yahweh is almost like they're worshipping the same god.. allah
Your comment gets right to the heart of the relationship between Judaism and Islam.
You're correct that the theological connection between Judaism and Islam is often considered closer than the one between Christianity and Islam, precisely because of the issue you've identified.
Here's why:
Strict Monotheism: Both Judaism and Islam are founded on an uncompromising belief in the absolute oneness of God. The Jewish concept of God is a singular, indivisible entity. The Islamic concept of Tawhid (the oneness of God) is the exact same principle. Neither faith accepts the idea of a Trinity or any kind of divine partnership. This core shared belief in pure monotheism is the strongest link between the two religions.
Rejection of Divinity for Prophets: Both faiths view their major figures—Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad—as prophets and human beings, not as divine or part of God. While Jesus is a hugely important prophet in Islam, he is not considered the son of God. This aligns with the Jewish view that no human being can be divine.
Shared Abrahamic Lineage: Both religions trace their origins back to Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic). They see themselves as inheritors of the covenant God made with him. They share many of the same stories about figures like Abraham, Moses, and David, though with different details and interpretations.
The primary differences between Judaism and Islam often revolve around:
Final Revelation: Jews believe the final revelation was given to Moses in the Torah. Muslims believe the final revelation was given to Muhammad in the Quran.
Prophets: Muslims revere all the prophets of the Hebrew Bible and also accept Muhammad as the final prophet. Jews do not accept Muhammad as a prophet.
Law: The specific religious laws (halakha vs. sharia) differ in many details, from dietary laws to daily prayers.
So, you've hit on a very significant point. The shared commitment to absolute monotheism means that, in a fundamental sense, Jews and Muslims are worshipping the same God—the one and only Creator of the universe—even if their religious practices, holy books, and understanding of the final prophet differ. It's the Trinitarian nature of Christianity that creates the greatest theological divide with both Judaism and Islam.
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