Christianity is the religion of selfishness and is based on self-centered ideals. The difference between Islam and Christianity is that Islam teaches us to sacrifice for God while Christianity teaches God sacrifices for humanity on the outside both views have their pros and cons, it's clear this very fundamental and pivotal Christian concept breeds arrogance, selfishness and narcissism.
God doesn't need us and even Christians would acknowledge this, but we need God and this too would be accepted by Christians yet they reject what we the Muslims preach and that is total 100% submission to our creator with no intercession and pure Monotheism and belief in the One God the lord of the worlds, this was indeed the message of Abraham which the Christians claim to follow, as well as the Jews yet the deviate from the monotheism taught by their predecessors the Jews in exchange for the tales and lies of Paul whom even the disciples of Jesus mistrusted yet his extravagant lies and cult built around Jesus are the foundations for modern day Christianity.
This is aside the fact that Christianity was never a unified faith with a central orthodoxy like Islam with the establishment of the Khilafah after the Prophet's lifetime and that lasted generations, as well as our scholars who taught Fiqh and Aqeedah to maintain Islam and purity and Allah has promised to keep Islam pure the Quran of today is the same Quran from the time it was revealed.
Yet the bible is divided into multiple Gospels which have authenticities that are disputed based on what is "cannon" and what isn't with the only ones to verify it various individuals hundreds of years after Jesus's lifetime at councils.
Another flaw in the existence of Christianity and its utter lack of centralization is that even in the earliest days of the religion the teachings of Christianity varied from one teacher to the other because it was a religion forced into the shadows and remained as such for over 300 years meaning that over this coarse of time Christianity had anything but a unified theology that taught pure monotheism and incorporated local teachings and largely becoming syncretic with the paganism of Europe and this legacy continued for almost a thousand years to attract converts from across Europe.
Christianity in short is the most broken and unfulfilling religion on earth.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Christianity feels forced. Feels mechanical! Feels cliche! Feels distance! Feels a breading ground and foundation of Atheism, Secularism, Feminism, Socialism, and everything ends with ism have been bred from Christianity. When I watch those old Christian cowboy movies or movies where the European (Western) lived in wooden homes in forest and they where uneducated, with no electricity, no technology, no cars, relied on horses (toc, tac, toc, tac) to go from point A to point B and they have to leave their homes to walk long distances in dark/cold to use a toilet that never get cleaned once, to taking showers every once a year and living Christianity world....
It felt like a world of barbaric, backward breeding grown for all the social ilks we see today in modern Western civilization.
LGTP etc are all breeding grounds of what you see now from that era...from the era of Christianity. However, in Islam...in Muslim world...all these social diseases are unavailable. They do not exist. You can't see them. Even men and women are valued and have strict gender roles and Allah WARNED against one group desiring what the other group have.
Christianity is and utter failed religion. In fact...IN ANY OTHER religion that is not ISLAM is a failed and utter religion and should not be followed.
In Islam it is said; Allah chooses whom he wills; he opens your heart and mind to Islam. I feel I have been called to Christianity; so I should strive to be the best Christian I can be, in the same way you should strive to be the best Muslim you can be.
May Allah bless you and all those you love and care for,
Eric
You will never look into the eyes of anyone who does not matter to God.
All of us are Muslims by birth. Historical cases all over the world prove that.
Unless someone comes and tells people what to believe, people believe in Islam though they do not speak Arabic or name their belief “Islam”. They have the same beliefs as Islam, i.e. believe in the same God, Who is One, has no sons and is not subject to aging and so on.
Examples are Kabuku tribe of Papua who never met a civilized man until 1920s and the aborigines of Australia before white men came there.
Qur’anic verses confirm that all children of Adam are Muslims by birth, that is to say believe in Only One God, without a son or an incarnate. In the Qur’an, we read the following verses:
And recall (o Prophet) when your Lord brought forth descendants from the loins of the sons of Adam, and made them witnesses against their own selves, asking them: 'Am I not your Lord?' They said: 'Yes, we do testify.' We did so lest you claim on the Day of Resurrection: 'We were unaware of this.' Or say: 'Our forefathers before us who associated others with Allah in His divinity; we were merely their offspring who followed them. And would You destroy us for that which the unrighteous did?' (Al-A`raf 7:172-173)
Can I ask you what do you believe in? Do you believe in Trinity? If so then I am really concerned because you are on the wrong path, a path which only leads to destruction.
If you believe in One God with no parteners ( not a one God with three persons) and if you believe in Jesus PBUH as prophet of Allah then you are very close to truth.
But knowing that Muhammad PBUH is the last prophet and rejecting him is rejecting the guidance from Allah. Don't fall into Satan's trap which may tell you that there are many paths to one God, there is only one path to find the pleasure of God and that is through Islam. It is very clearly told in Bible and in Quran.
Can I ask you what keeps you away from accepting Islam?
Just remember that Christianity itself is not the Naṣārā mentioned in the Holy Qur'an. Prophet Jesus and Christianity are two different things. The closest thing to the Chrisitanity that Jesus taught were the 1st century Ebionites/Nazarenes, who were post-Jewish following Jesus as messiah but not as deity. They believed in virgin birth but said nothing about Jesus' "death".
The Bible canon though, is an amalgamation of later sects all competing for the copyright to Jesus. Very little of the New Testament can be taken with anything more than a grain of salt, although many passages in the New Testament attributed to Jesus to confirm he was unflinchingly a Monotheist:
Jesus undeniably confirms the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4, the core Jewish doctrine - which is in continuity with our Shahada) without addition:
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions. - Mark 12:28-34
Can I ask you what do you believe in? Do you believe in Trinity? If so then I am really concerned because you are on the wrong path, a path which only leads to destruction.
If you believe in One God with no parteners ( not a one God with three persons) and if you believe in Jesus PBUH as prophet of Allah then you are very close to truth.
But knowing that Muhammad PBUH is the last prophet and rejecting him is rejecting the guidance from Allah. Don't fall into Satan's trap which may tell you that there are many paths to one God, there is only one path to find the pleasure of God and that is through Islam. It is very clearly told in Bible and in Quran.
Can I ask you what keeps you away from accepting Islam?
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest to the difficulties Christians face when leaving the faith, or attempting to revert to Islam
Our family, friends, and social circle would be shocked if we reverted --it really would be starting a new life (we see what Yusuf Islam went through, for instance). So even if we know Islam is correct in our hearts and minds, making that *public* leap into the faith is difficult. It is easier when you are young, but once you are married, have kids, etc. ...
That's why my friends joke that I am a "closet Muslim" like Sir Richard Francis Burton (who was most certainly a Muslim, but few in the west knew it). I reject the idea of the Trinity and Christ's divinity, but I assert the reality and oneness of Allah. It is, among other things, an intuition of God. But I haven't embraced the lifestyle of a Muslim, and rarely visit the Masjid (even though it is within walking distance of my house). maybe one day ...
Aside from this, there are good things about Christianity that many people have a hard time leaving. There is the fellowship, acts of charity, music (especially the symphonic and choral works), art, etc. But as others here have pointed out, Christianity was also the breeding ground of dangerous sociopolitical ideologies and authoritarian governments. The Bible has been watered down, interpreted incorrectly, and entire portions of the faith have been thrown out, or replaced was scandalous heresies and innovations. The clergy is corrupt.
Less than 50% of people in the United States now consider themselves Christian, and the number is lower in Europe. Islam IS the future--it is the ascendent faith in the west. Some people are scared of this, because they want to keep leading hedonistic, empty lives, and cling to their pet ideologies. Women in the west want to have 20 boyfriends before marriage, and never set foot in a church. They are taught to consider children as a burden, and their husbands as walking bank accounts. And like any religion, Islam has responsibilities and obligations --people in the west fight against that.
And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient
[Quran, 2:155]
Allah also says in Quran:
Do the people think that they will be left to say, “We believe” and they will not be tried? – [Quran, 29:2]
Do you think that getting into paradise is that easy? Allah will surely test us all to make sure there is no doubt left who truly believes and who does not. The test gets tougher for those whom Allah selects for higher ranks in paradise, at the same time these tests become easy for the believers because with every test their faith get stronger and they learn how to trust in Allah alone and how to exercise patience.
Many converts ( reverts probably is a better word to use) go through the challenges you mentioned. And I don't want to tell you that your life will become easy after accepting Islam, it will get tougher especially when you are married and have emotional attachments to your wife and kids. It is also possible that your wife and kids will support you if Allah wills and they may also revert to Islam. One thing I know that Allah does not test anyone beyond their capacity, as Quran says:
Allah does not charge a self (anything) except its capacity....[Quran, 2:286]
Allah also says in Quran that with every hardship there is an ease:
Surely there is ease after hardship. Aye, surely there is ease after hardship. [94:6-7]
This remind me of Dr. Lawrence Brown who accepted Islam probably 15-20 years ago. Please watch the video below in which he talks about some of the hardships he faced after becoming a Muslim.
If a person embraces (converts to) Islam sincerely, then Allah shall forgive all his past sins, and after that starts the settlement of accounts: the reward of his good deeds will be ten times to seven hundred times for each good deed, and an evil deed will be recorded as it is unless Allah forgives it. [Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.1, Hadith No. 40A]
Being a Muslim means sincere faith and actions. One has to do both.
Don't get into the trap that you are not good enough and that you need some time to make sure you can practice Islam.
Don't get into the trap that you need to know everything about Islam before reverting to Islam. If you are convinced, don't waste a minute in accepting Islam.
One other advice which I will give is that enter into Islam slowly. Take one step at a time. If you can't pray all 5 prayers, starting reading whatever you can. Prayer was not obligatory to Muslims for first 10 years of Islam. Why? Because emphasis was on building faith. Actions shall come from heart and when faith is stronger, actions become very easy. It is like going to gym, you can't start lifting 250 lbs from day one because it will break you and you may end up not going to gym ever again. Slowly build your stamina and a day will come when praying 5 prayers will not be enough for you. You may want to pray other non-obligatory prayers as well.
In Chicago there is huge Muslim community and I am sure you will be welcomed with open arms. You will find many brothers and sisters who will be willing to support you just for the sake of Allah's pleasure.
Please take first step, which is to say the shahada in front to two witnesses. Go to your local mosque and take shahada. Make some Muslim friends and stick to their company for learning more about Islam. Please don't wait any longer as we don't know when our life will end and you definitely don't want to die as a non-Muslim.
I pray to Allah not to test you with anything which is beyond your capacity. I ask Allah to make you a source for bringing Islam into your family. Ameen!
If you need any help please don't hesitate. I am from USA as well, live in Sacramento and will be willing to fly to Chicago and meet you if you need any help. Can't wait to hear the good news that you took your Shahada, I can already imagine hugging you with tears rolling down my cheeks. Feel free to message me privately if you think that's a better way to discuss.
I came in this world empty handed, my parents worked hard to raise me. I could not imagine that I would ever live without my parents when I was a kid, but today I live thousands of miles away from my parents. I went to school and made many friends, life without my friends would mean nothing to me. Today I am thousands of miles away from my school and college friends, there are many with whom I have not even talked since I left college. Today I live with my wife and two kids and they are my little world and everything to me.
When I will be old, my kids will also leave me. When I will die, I will leave the world empty handed just like I came to this world. I will be put in grave, my Hereafter will start right after my death and there will be none there to help me except ALLAH who has been with me through out my journey in this life but I did not realize it. That's the reality of every one of us and that's why nothing should live in our hearts except Allah (SWT). If I love and respect my parents, my wife, my kids, my friends, my neighbors, my co-workers etc. it is all to please Allah (SWT).
Quran say:
Know that the life of this world is but amusement and diversion and adornment and boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children - like the example of a rain whose [resulting] plant growth pleases the tillers; then it dries and you see it turned yellow; then it becomes [scattered] debris. And in the Hereafter is severe punishment and forgiveness from Allah and approval. And what is the worldly life except the enjoyment of delusion.
Race toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden whose width is like the width of the heavens and earth, prepared for those who believed in Allah and His messengers. That is the bounty of Allah which He gives to whom He wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.[Quran 57:20-21]
It is time for action my brother. It is time to race towards Allah's forgiveness and mercy. May Allah shower His blessings on you and your family and make it easy for you to make the right decision. Ameen!
I came in this world empty handed, my parents worked hard to raise me. I could not imagine that I would ever live without my parents when I was a kid, but today I live thousands of miles away from my parents. I went to school and made many friends, life without my friends would mean nothing to me. Today I am thousands of miles away from my school and college friends, there are many with whom I have not even talked since I left college. Today I live with my wife and two kids and they are my little world and everything to me.
When I will be old, my kids will also leave me. When I will die, I will leave the world empty handed just like I came to this world. I will be put in grave, my Hereafter will start right after my death and there will be none there to help me except ALLAH who has been with me through out my journey in this life but I did not realize it. That's the reality of every one of us and that's why nothing should live in our hearts except Allah (SWT). If I love and respect my parents, my wife, my kids, my friends, my neighbors, my co-workers etc. it is all to please Allah (SWT).
Quran say:
It is time for action my brother. It is time to race towards Allah's forgiveness and mercy. May Allah shower His blessings on you and your family and make it easy for you to make the right decision. Ameen!
1. The number 1 objection to Christianity is, it is no longer valid since its been invalidated by Allah with the advent of the last Messenger Muhammad (saw) who has been sent with new revelation for All of mankind.
2. Its no longer the original religion that was revealed to Prophet Jesus (pbuh) and Its full of idolatry and polytheism such as belief in a triune god and deification of the Prophet Jesus
3. Its full of blasphemy too such as attributing heinous sins on Prophets of God
Look we believe in Islam but islam also says we should not mock other religions. Even if they do something that is wrong or you disagree with, we should preach with love and understanding. Christianity and Judaism are religious of Allah too. They were all from Allah. So we should not mock them or condemn them because at the end, Allah knows our fates not us. We will only push people away from the message of islam.
Look we believe in Islam but islam also says we should not mock other religions. Even if they do something that is wrong or you disagree with, we should preach with love and understanding. Christianity and Judaism are religious of Allah too. They were all from Allah. So we should not mock them or condemn them because at the end, Allah knows our fates not us. We will only push people away from the message of islam.
Thanks for your kind words,
May Allah bless you though all your struggles;
Eric
You will never look into the eyes of anyone who does not matter to God.
The only religion created by Allah is Islam and that was the religion taught by Moses Pbuh and Jesus pbuh.
Christianity is a man made religion which preaches about triune God and belief in Crucifixion for salvation.
It may seem that Islam is Judaism made universal but
Judaism has been corrupted and had become a racial religion. Jews rejected Jesus (PBUH) and dont follow the Quran.
Look we believe in Islam but islam also says we should not mock other religions. Even if they do something that is wrong or you disagree with, we should preach with love and understanding. Christianity and Judaism are religious of Allah too. They were all from Allah. So we should not mock them or condemn them because at the end, Allah knows our fates not us. We will only push people away from the message of islam.
Look we believe in Islam but islam also says we should not mock other religions. Even if they do something that is wrong or you disagree with, we should preach with love and understanding. Christianity and Judaism are religious of Allah too. They were all from Allah. So we should not mock them or condemn them because at the end, Allah knows our fates not us. We will only push people away from the message of islam.
The present day Judaism and Christianity are man made and not from Allah
I believe truth is best served when we use it to change ourselves, rather than use it as a tool to try and change others. How can we use truth to work together for the common good and bring glory to God?
I have always felt greatly encouraged when people from diverse groups; work together to make communities a better place to live. In our town, Christians have worked together to open up four houses for homeless people, a food bank, helping people in debt, journeying with people suffering from addictions, good neighbours groups and much more. These projects are too big for any one church group to do effectively on their own. We recognise the growing need in our town for kindness and care, we pray for each other, we pray for the needs in our community, and we ask God to guide us to do his will. We can do so much more when we pray and work together.
I would like to see a greater interfaith cooperation in our communities, when we can all work together, and support those who are in most need of help. I want my children and grandchildren to grow up in a kinder and more caring town, I strive to be the change I want to see.
We are all created by the same God, and the same God hears all our prayers despite our differences. God cares for all of his creation, and I truthfully believe that you will never look into the eyes of anyone who does not matter to God.
In the spirit of searching for a greatest meaning of 'One God'
Eric
You will never look into the eyes of anyone who does not matter to God.
I believe truth is best served when we use it to change ourselves, rather than use it as a tool to try and change others. How can we use truth to work together for the common good and bring glory to God?
I have always felt greatly encouraged when people from diverse groups; work together to make communities a better place to live. In our town, Christians have worked together to open up four houses for homeless people, a food bank, helping people in debt, journeying with people suffering from addictions, good neighbours groups and much more. These projects are too big for any one church group to do effectively on their own. We recognise the growing need in our town for kindness and care, we pray for each other, we pray for the needs in our community, and we ask God to guide us to do his will. We can do so much more when we pray and work together.
I would like to see a greater interfaith cooperation in our communities, when we can all work together, and support those who are in most need of help. I want my children and grandchildren to grow up in a kinder and more caring town, I strive to be the change I want to see.
We are all created by the same God, and the same God hears all our prayers despite our differences. God cares for all of his creation, and I truthfully believe that you will never look into the eyes of anyone who does not matter to God.
In the spirit of searching for a greatest meaning of 'One God'
Eric
Interfaith cooperation alone is not enough for the Afterlife.If you have the wrong concept of God then you will be amongst the losers in the hereafter,don't you understand ?
The first thing that you will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be your faith and prayer. If it is sound, then you will be successful, and if it is lacking in any way, you will be doomed.
Interfaith cooperation alone is not enough for the Afterlife.If you have the wrong concept of God then you will be amongst the losers in the hereafter,don't you understand ?
The first thing that you will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be your faith and prayer. If it is sound, then you will be successful, and if it is lacking in any way, you will be doomed.
Suppose you have a Muslim surgeon; a Christian surgeon and a Hindu anaesthetist working together to save the life of an atheist patient; they will have to put all their differences aside to save the patient's life. You cant have them arguing about each of their individual truths, whilst they have blades in their hands and trying to save a life.
Millions of people have lived and died as Muslims, Christians, Hindus, we are not going to change that. I think there are times when we search for a deeper meaning of how we strive to live in peace with our 'Truth'.
Blessings,
Eric
You will never look into the eyes of anyone who does not matter to God.
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