Contradictions in Islamic Beliefs
Exploring the inconsistencies in Muslim beliefs about the Bible and the Quran
Introduction
- Muslims commanded to say they believe in what is revealed to them and Christians
- Contradiction: Muslims claim the Bible is corrupted and reject it
- Contradiction: Muslims claim our God is a false god
- Facts: Christian belief in the Trinity and Jesus' crucifixion
- Conclusion: Muslims cannot believe in the Bible and the Quran
Corruption of the Bible
- Quran affirms Torah and gospel revealed by Allah
- Muslims claim the Bible was corrupted by men
- Contradiction: Allah's guidance ended up misguiding
- Verse: Quran declares that no one can change Allah's words
- Contradiction: Muslims assert Bible was corrupted by Paul or later Christians
- Facts: Quran confirms Christians had the gospel during Muhammad's time
Authority of the Gospel for Christians
- Quran commands Christians to judge by the gospel
- Contradiction: Muslims assume Quran judges the Bible
- Verse: Quran states people of the book have no ground to stand upon without the Torah and gospel
- Contradiction: Why Allah appeals to a corrupt book
- Conclusion: Quran affirms the authority of the gospel for Christians
Muhammad and Doubts about Revelations
- Muhammad had doubts about his revelations
- Allah commanded Muhammad to seek confirmation from the people of the book
- Contradiction: Muhammad's lack of serious verification
- Facts: Quran affirms inspiration, preservation, and authority of the people of the book's scriptures
- Conclusion: Quran puts Muslims in an inescapable dilemma
- Call to action: Encourage Muslims to obey the gospel