Talking points for those who prefer and respect Quran How does Allah the Almighty guide us? Through His word, according to Quran: “And none can alter the words of Allah”(Surah 6 “Al-'An`ām” [The cattle], ayah 34) Where can you find the words of Allah? “He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel(in Arabic Injil)”. (Surah 3 'Āli `Imrān [Family of Imran], ayah 3). And also: “and to David We gave the book [of Psalms](in Arabic Zabur)”.(Surah 4 An-Nisā' [The Women], ayah 163). Then we can see page 9, paragraph 4 in the book named (CHUB) “Mukaddas kitapta nema eytilidu?” and read the paragraph where “which questions are most important in life?” is mentioned. And continue study, using 5 and following paragraphs. Which part of Holy Scripture is the most important? Is there a book which is more significant for Allah? “..you believe in the Scripture - all of it” (Surah 3 'Āli `Imrān [Family of Imran], ayah 119). Then we can see chapter 2 in the book (CHUB) “Mukaddas kitapta nema eytilidu?” and read 1 and 2 paragraphs, where Mukaddas Kitap is considered as a gift from close friend. And continue study, using following paragraphs. Or ask: What is other name of Holy Scripture which is given in Quran? What influence on man does it have? “And We gave them the explicit Scripture. And We guided them on the straight path” (Surah 37 Aş-Şāffāt [Those who set the Ranks], ayahs 117,188) How does Allah think of those, who don’t read Holy Scripture, for example, Torah? “The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah and then did not take it on is like that of a donkey who carries volumes [of books]. Wretched is the example of the people who deny the signs of Allah. And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people” (Surah62 Al- Jumu`ah [The Congregation, Friday], ayah 5). How Muslims should treat those, who study Holy Scripture? According to the Quran-with great respect: “So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.” (Surah 10 Yūnus [Jonah], ayah 94). Allah says to prevent all doubts, which can destroy belief: ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you»! These Holy Scriptures mentioned above, are: Torah, Zabur, Injil. According to Surah 10, ayah 94, to understand Quran you should read, know and, of course, apply in your life and listen to the people of Holy Scriptures. Isa al-Masih (Isa ibn Maryam) How is Isa called in Quran? “The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers.” (Surah 4 An-Nisā' [The Women], ayah 171). Many people know that Isa is called Masih. Have you ever thought about the reasons why Allah called only Isa Masih? Then we can read chapter 4, paragraph 4 in (ЧУБ) “Mukaddas kitapta nema eytilidu?” book. Masih is a King of the Earth, who was appointed by God. Only Isa was called Masih in Holy Books. And continue study, using 5 and following paragraphs. What are other names of Isa, mentioned in Quran? Surah 4, ayah 171 “Isa is a soul from Allah”(in Arabic- Ruhun min Allah) Surah 9, ayah 30 “He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet”(in Arabic- Nabi) Surah 4, ayah 171 “the son of Mary, a messenger of Allah” (in Arabic- Rasulullah) Surah 4, ayah “His word”, word of God (in Arabic- Kalimatullah) Surah 19, ayah 21 “We will make him a sign to the people…” Surah 19, ayah 21 “…and a mercy from Us. And it is a matter [already] decreed”. Surah 3, ayah 46 “…and will be of the righteous” Surah 19, ayah 31 “…And He has made me blessed wherever I am” Surah 19, ayah 30 “[Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah” (in Arabic- Abdullah). What kind of power did Allah give to Isa? Isa healed, raised from the dead and he will do it! “And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers” (Surah 3, ayah 49) How was Isa born? Maryam got the holy ghost and gave birth to the perfect(innocent) man-pure. She was not touched by any man (because Isa has already been in Heaven and came from that place” Surah 19, ayahs 15- 21,34, 35) “And peace be upon him the day he was born and the day he dies and the day he is raised alive.16 And mention, [O Muhammad], in the Book [the story of] Maryam, when she withdrew from her family to a place toward the east. 17 And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well- proportioned man.18 She said, "Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you, [so leave me], if you should be fearing of Allah ."19 He said, "I am only the messenger of your Lord to give you [news of] a pure boy." 20She said, "How can I have a boy while no man has touched me and I have not been unchaste?" 21 He said, "Thus [it will be]; your Lord says, 'It is easy for Me, and We will make him a sign to the people and a mercy from Us. And it is a matter [already] decreed." 34 That is Jesus, the son of Mary - the word of truth about which they are in dispute”. Where is Isa now? Isa in Heaven with Almighty God! Isa will be a judge in Judgement Day or Resurrection Day! “[Mention] when Allah said, "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise youto Myself” See “Hebrews” 9:24 “And there is none from the People of the Scripture but that he will surely believe in Jesus before his death. And on the Day of Resurrection he will be against them a witness.” (Surah 4 ayah 159) Why did Isa come to people? Isa has abrogated Mosaic Law (Torah)- it was first agreement and there were many prohibitions for people. Quran says to render obedience to Isa Masih! “And [I have come] confirming what was before me of the Torah and to make lawful for you some of what was forbidden to you. And I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear Allah and obey me”(Surah 3,ayah 50) REDEMPTION What is said in Quran about redemption and satisfaction for sins? “And Weransomed him with a great sacrifice” (Surah 37 Aş-Şāffāt [Those who set the Ranks], ayahs 107) Prophet Ibrahim had to sacrifice his son, obeying the call of God. It was loyalty test and also had prophetic meaning. But God gave him to sacrifice a sheep instead of son. But can you name a sheep as “a great sacrifice”? Of course, no! What did this sheep and other sheep, which were sacrificed by Israelis to satisfy for sins according Mosaic Law, represent? What did prophets say? See Isaiah 53: 7,8: “He was oppressed and afflicted,yet he did not open his mouth, he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,so he did not open his mouth.8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people? 9 And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.” Look, what Yahya, the next prophet, said: "The next day he saw Isa coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'" What did Isa Masih say about his coming? See Matthew 20:28: “to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Is it said in Quran that Isa died? Surah 3, ayah 55 “When Allah said: "O Isa, indeed I will take you” Surah 5, ayah 117 “And I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up” Surah 19, ayah 15 “And peace be upon him the day he was born and the day he dies and the day he is raised alive.” Surah 19, ayah 33 “And peace is on me the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I am raised alive.” Why could Isa give his life as redemption? Surah 3, ayah 52 “Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was.” No one else but Isa in Holy Scripture is compared to Adam. Adam is our forefather and at the same time he committed a sin and all people has wallowed in vice of sins, imperfection and death.