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UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEEN (AL-ISLAM)Intermediate Islamic (FIQH) course in English

Conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 5 eLESSON # 5 e

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

"O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from

Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)”(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 80)

BASIC UMMATIC CONCERNBASIC UMMATIC CONCERN

‘ ‘ DA’WAH TOWARDS AHLUL-KITAB ’ DA’WAH TOWARDS AHLUL-KITAB ’ (Comparative religion approach in Da’wah) (Comparative religion approach in Da’wah)

Understanding the (MAD-’U) : Understanding the (MAD-’U) : Regarding the death and crucifixion of Jesus ChristRegarding the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Updated 5 DECEEMBER 2015

PARTPART # 2 # 2(Aug-(Aug-20152015))

Responding to the Christian claim :

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)PREVIOUS LESSON


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““Praise be to Allah Who has revealed to His Praise be to Allah Who has revealed to His

servant the Book devoid of all crookedness; an servant the Book devoid of all crookedness; an

unerringly Straight Book, meant to warn of a unerringly Straight Book, meant to warn of a

stern punishment from Allah, and to proclaim, to stern punishment from Allah, and to proclaim, to

those who believe and work righteous deeds, the those who believe and work righteous deeds, the

tiding that theirs shall be a good reward wherein tiding that theirs shall be a good reward wherein

they shall abide for ever ….”they shall abide for ever ….”

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 1-3Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 1-3))

PREVIOUS LESSON



“… and also to warn those who say: "Allah has taken to Himself a son,

a thing about which they have no knowledge, neither they nor their

ancestors. Dreadful is the word that comes out of their mouths. What

they utter is merely a lie.”

(Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-5)

PREVIOUS LESSON


Among the reasons why the Qur’an was sent down, and the teachings

of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص, is “to warn those who say:

"Allah has taken to Himself a son.”

Da’wah in the context of Singapore in my experience, many would-be

converts/reverts/Balik-Islam, are mostly from the Catholics-Christian

faith or exposed to its teachings.

Therefore, you would most likely be confronted and challenged by

your family-and- friends from this previous faith.

PREVIOUS LESSON


Therefore, what I shall present and share with you today, will be the

necessary knowledge, which, guided by Al-Qur’an, this will help to

eradicate whatever false-notion you may still have about your

previous faith, eradicate doubts and replace it with certainty of the

truth of Al-Islam.

Also it can assist in preparing ourselves and our future generation of

Muslims to become effective witnesses of Islam and hopefully

become motivated in inviting their friends and colleagues towards the

truth.

PREVIOUS LESSON

SERIES OF ADVICE FROM:



““And And do not saydo not say, "[God is] a trinity". , "[God is] a trinity".

DesistDesist [from this assertion] for your own good. [from this assertion] for your own good.

God (Allah) is but One God … ”God (Allah) is but One God … ”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171))

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“ “ Far be it from His glory Far be it from His glory that He should have a son. that He should have a son.

To Him belongs To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the heavens and

whatever is on the earth. And whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah sufficient is Allah as as

Disposer of affairs.”Disposer of affairs.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 171))

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““ And their boast, "Behold, we have slain the Christ Jesus, son

of Mary, the messenger of Allah!" However, they did not slay

him, and neither did they crucify him, but it only seemed to

them [as if it had been] so; and, verily, those who hold

conflicting views thereon are indeed confused, having no [real]

knowledge thereof, and following mere con-jecture.

For, of a certainty, they did not slay him: Rather, Allah raised

him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise."."

((Qur’an: Surah An-Nisa’: 4: 157-158Qur’an: Surah An-Nisa’: 4: 157-158))

TA’ARUF AND SHORT GROUP DISCUSSION

Discuss and brainstorm as to “why Crucifixion, death and Discuss and brainstorm as to “why Crucifixion, death and

resurrection of Jesus Christ central to Christians’ doctrine.”resurrection of Jesus Christ central to Christians’ doctrine.”

If Jesus was not crucified, what actually happened?If Jesus was not crucified, what actually happened?

Why do Muslim not accept the Biblical narration of Jesus’ crucifixion, Why do Muslim not accept the Biblical narration of Jesus’ crucifixion,

death and resurrection?death and resurrection?

Break into groupings (of not more

than 8 person in each).

Do brief introduction of each other.

“Salaam .. Nice to get to know you. …. So …….What have we learnt?”


“The doctrine is built upon

three pillars like these cards.

If only one card is removed,

this whole house (doctrine)

inevitably will collapse.”

SHEIHK AHMED

DEEDAT

ORIGINAL SIN

CRUCIFIXION, DEATH &RESURRECTION OF JESUS


Orthodox Christian Doctrine

DIEFICATION OF JESUS

THE ORIGINAL SIN

12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered

into the world, and death by sin; and so

death passed upon all men, for that all

have

“ The soul that sinneth it shall die

(Ezekiel 18: 20)

Romans 5: 12Authorized (King James) Version

(AKJV)


Favorite verses

# 1

JESUS CHRIST MUST BE DIVINE


29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him,

and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh

away the sin of the world.

John 1Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

Favorite verse

# 2

JESUS CHRIST MUST BE DIVINE


16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only

begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should

not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not

his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that

the world through him might be saved.


Favorite verse

# 2

JESUS’ VICARIOUS ATTONEMENT - CRUCIFIXION


From the doctrine of the “From the doctrine of the “original sinoriginal sin” from which atonement is ” from which atonement is

required through vicarious blood sacrifice of Jesus - who must be required through vicarious blood sacrifice of Jesus - who must be

‘‘DivineDivine’ because if he was mere human would not be capable of ’ because if he was mere human would not be capable of

carrying all sins. Thus their need for “carrying all sins. Thus their need for “deification of Jesus Christdeification of Jesus Christ”, being ”, being

literally as the “literally as the “Son of GodSon of God” whereas the Israelite (Jewish) understood ” whereas the Israelite (Jewish) understood

this term to mean “this term to mean “a righteous or godly person approved of Goda righteous or godly person approved of God”. ”.

Finally for the doctrine of “Finally for the doctrine of “vicarious atonementvicarious atonement” to be fulfilled, Jesus ” to be fulfilled, Jesus

must have been crucified and died to absolve the “must have been crucified and died to absolve the “original sinoriginal sin”.”.

# 3

12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how

say some among you that there is no resurrection of the

dead? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is

Christ not risen: 14 and if Christ be not risen, then is our

preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are

found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of

God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be

that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not

Christ raised: 17 and if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain;

ye are yet in your sins.

Paul’s teaching

1 Corinthians 15: 12- 17Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)



IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION

“ … and, verily, those who hold conflicting views thereon

are indeed confused, having no [real] knowledge thereof,

and following mere conjecture.”

((Qur’an: Surah AnNisa’: 4: 157Qur’an: Surah AnNisa’: 4: 157))



The ‘crucifixion narrative is the Christians’ assertion and is fundamental to The ‘crucifixion narrative is the Christians’ assertion and is fundamental to

their belief but not the Muslims’ – therefore we Muslims are not obliged their belief but not the Muslims’ – therefore we Muslims are not obliged

nor be required to provide alternative narratives to prove what really had nor be required to provide alternative narratives to prove what really had

happened.happened.

Do not therefore fall into the Christians’ challenge, Do not therefore fall into the Christians’ challenge, “if you Muslim “if you Muslim

disagree, then tell us who died on the cross?”disagree, then tell us who died on the cross?”

Any reports or narrations, we Muslim have a strict methodology on how Any reports or narrations, we Muslim have a strict methodology on how

to ascertain its authenticity (as in our to ascertain its authenticity (as in our ‘ILMALMUSTHALAHALHADITH‘ILMALMUSTHALAHALHADITH).).

Contemporary Biblical scholars (e.g. like Dr. Bart Erhman) have now Contemporary Biblical scholars (e.g. like Dr. Bart Erhman) have now

begun to doubt the authenticity of the Bible through many of their works.begun to doubt the authenticity of the Bible through many of their works.


Notwithstanding, for this interfaith dialogue on this subject, we would Notwithstanding, for this interfaith dialogue on this subject, we would

not insist upon using this but accept the ‘authenticity’ of whatever is not insist upon using this but accept the ‘authenticity’ of whatever is

contained in the Christian bible which Christians rely upon.contained in the Christian bible which Christians rely upon.

As Allah SWT informed us that whatever they present are “As Allah SWT informed us that whatever they present are “mere mere

conjecturesconjectures”, our role simply is to show that these are therefore not ”, our role simply is to show that these are therefore not

definitive; can have many other possible interpretations; cantain definitive; can have many other possible interpretations; cantain

doubts; inconsistencies, etc. as critique to their assertion.doubts; inconsistencies, etc. as critique to their assertion.

Admittedly, even our alternative interpretations e.g. Ahmed Deedat’s or Admittedly, even our alternative interpretations e.g. Ahmed Deedat’s or

other Muslim scholars engaged in this, are also not definitive but merely other Muslim scholars engaged in this, are also not definitive but merely

conjectures. Only Allah SWT knows the truth – conjectures. Only Allah SWT knows the truth – WALLAAHUA’LAMWALLAAHUA’LAM


# 1 : Critical re-evaluation of Biblical narration


32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and

he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he

taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore

amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 and saith unto them, My soul is

exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And

he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that,

if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said,

Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this

cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Mark 14: 32- 36Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)


5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but

he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten

thee. 6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever

after the order of Melchisedec. 7 Who in the days of his flesh, when

he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and

tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was

heard in that he feared; 8 though he were a Son, yet learned he

obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 and being made

perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them

that obey him; 10 called of God an high priest after the order of

Melchisedec. Hebrews 5: 5-10Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)


41 Then they took away the stone from the place where

the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said,

Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I

knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the

people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that

thou hast sent me… John 11 : 41-42Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

Now if Jesus’ prayer (supplication) on every occasion would have been Now if Jesus’ prayer (supplication) on every occasion would have been

answered, therefore we assert that he must have also been saved from answered, therefore we assert that he must have also been saved from

that ignoble and humiliating death on the cross.that ignoble and humiliating death on the cross.

Before this there was another incident

- The fish which got away … (Sheikh Ahmad Deedat)




38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered,

saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he

answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous

generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be

given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 40 for as Jonas

was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall

the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of

the earth.

Matthew 12: 38-40Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)


What is the actual miracle of the Prophet Jonah?What is the actual miracle of the Prophet Jonah?

Christians would insist on the Christians would insist on the ““for as Jonas was three days and three

nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and

three nights in the heart of the earth.”

When we honestly analyze their “Crucifixion-resurrection” account, When we honestly analyze their “Crucifixion-resurrection” account,

Jesus did not fulfil even this.Jesus did not fulfil even this.

We would rather think that the real “Sign of Jonah” was “We would rather think that the real “Sign of Jonah” was “his being his being

alivealive” through the ordeal – that therefore Jesus was prophesizing that ” through the ordeal – that therefore Jesus was prophesizing that

although he would appear to undergo an ordeal like Jonah which although he would appear to undergo an ordeal like Jonah which

ordinarily no one can survive, yet like Jonah he would still remain alive ordinarily no one can survive, yet like Jonah he would still remain alive

and be saved.and be saved.


Who can definitively verify all the Biblical narration of Jesus’ having died Who can definitively verify all the Biblical narration of Jesus’ having died

and resurrected?and resurrected?

Consider these pointsConsider these points

1)1) Why do the Roman guards had to rely upon Judas Iscariot to identify Jesus Why do the Roman guards had to rely upon Judas Iscariot to identify Jesus

to them at the garden of Gethsemane by his “kiss”?to them at the garden of Gethsemane by his “kiss”?

2)2) All his disciple forsook him and fled. Who then narrated the various stages All his disciple forsook him and fled. Who then narrated the various stages

of arrest, trials and torture which the narratives allegedly reports.of arrest, trials and torture which the narratives allegedly reports.

3)3) Crowd was offered by Pilate choice between of freeing “Crowd was offered by Pilate choice between of freeing “BarabbasBarabbas” or the ” or the

““king of the Jewking of the Jew”. Could not it be that a confusion may have happened? ”. Could not it be that a confusion may have happened?

Who was the popular between the two? – re: Dr. Gerald Dirks.Who was the popular between the two? – re: Dr. Gerald Dirks.


Who can definitively verify all the Biblical narration of Jesus’ having Who can definitively verify all the Biblical narration of Jesus’ having

died and resurrected?died and resurrected?


4)4) It was said on the way to Calgary, a Simon of Cyrene helped to carry It was said on the way to Calgary, a Simon of Cyrene helped to carry

the cross for the condemned ‘Jesus’. In Early Church history it was the cross for the condemned ‘Jesus’. In Early Church history it was

recorded that there were some early Christian group who believed recorded that there were some early Christian group who believed

that it was this Simon that was crucified. Couldn’t this be probable?that it was this Simon that was crucified. Couldn’t this be probable?

5)5) Could a crucified person have died just only few hours on the cross?Could a crucified person have died just only few hours on the cross?

6)6) What was it that given to ‘Jesus” when on the cross? Only for What was it that given to ‘Jesus” when on the cross? Only for

quenching his ‘thirst’? Could it not be possible that there was some quenching his ‘thirst’? Could it not be possible that there was some

kind plan underway to rescue him? kind plan underway to rescue him?





7)7) Why was the crucified ‘Jesus’ leg-bones not broken?Why was the crucified ‘Jesus’ leg-bones not broken?

8)8) Why was the ‘body’ released to then be entombed in a private Why was the ‘body’ released to then be entombed in a private

sepulcher, property belonging one Joseph of Arimathea? Was not this sepulcher, property belonging one Joseph of Arimathea? Was not this

Joseph a disciple of Jesus? Joseph a disciple of Jesus?

9)9) We know that crucifixion during Jesus’ time was common. Was this We know that crucifixion during Jesus’ time was common. Was this

(given honorable burial for those crucified) an accepted practice (given honorable burial for those crucified) an accepted practice

whereas crucifixion was meant to be a deterrent punishment? Why whereas crucifixion was meant to be a deterrent punishment? Why

this extraordinary exception?this extraordinary exception?

20 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it

was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away

from the sepulchre.2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter,

and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them,

They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know

not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that

other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 4 So they ran both

together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to

the sepulchre. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen

clothes lying; yet went he not in. John 20Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)


6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the

sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7 and the napkin, that was

about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped

together in a place by itself.8 Then went in also that other disciple,

which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 9 For as

yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the

dead.



10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. 11 But

Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she

stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 and seeth two

angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the

feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her,

Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they

have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw

Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. John 20

Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)


15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest

thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if

thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I

will take him away. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself,

and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. 17 Jesus saith

unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but

go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and

your Father; and to my God, and your God. 18 Mary Magdalene came

and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had

spoken these things unto her.John 20

Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)






10)10)Although Mary Magdalene was said to be present at the crucifixion, Although Mary Magdalene was said to be present at the crucifixion,

why did she go to the sepulcher? why did she go to the sepulcher? Consider the narrative criticallyConsider the narrative critically..

11)11)Do Jews anoint dead bodies? Why take off the linen cloth winding Do Jews anoint dead bodies? Why take off the linen cloth winding

sheet? Why the need to roll the stone to exit the sepulcher? Why the sheet? Why the need to roll the stone to exit the sepulcher? Why the

need to be disguised as a gardener? Why did she say to him “need to be disguised as a gardener? Why did she say to him “Sir, if thou

have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take

him away” (John 20: 17)? Why refused to be touched?” (John 20: 17)? Why refused to be touched?




““But Satan caused them both to stumble therein, and But Satan caused them both to stumble therein, and

thus brought about the loss of their erstwhile state. thus brought about the loss of their erstwhile state.

And so We said: "Down with you, [and be henceforth] And so We said: "Down with you, [and be henceforth]

enemies unto one another; and on earth you shall enemies unto one another; and on earth you shall

have your abode and your livelihood for a while!“have your abode and your livelihood for a while!“

Thereupon Thereupon Adam received words [of guidance] from Adam received words [of guidance] from

his Sustainer, and He accepted his repentance: for, his Sustainer, and He accepted his repentance: for,

verily, He alone is the-Acceptor of Repentance, the verily, He alone is the-Acceptor of Repentance, the

Dispenser of Grace.”Dispenser of Grace.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 35-37Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 35-37))


““Every (most) children of Adam makes mistakes, and theEvery (most) children of Adam makes mistakes, and the

best of them who makes mistakes are those who repents.”best of them who makes mistakes are those who repents.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu MajahHadith reported by Ibnu Majah))



SAY: “[Thus speaks Allah:] ‘O you servants SAY: “[Thus speaks Allah:] ‘O you servants

of Mine who have transgressed against of Mine who have transgressed against

your own selves! your own selves! Despair not of Allah’s Despair not of Allah’s

mercymercy: behold, Allah forgives all sins - for, : behold, Allah forgives all sins - for,

verily, He alone is (verily, He alone is (AL-GHAFUURAL-GHAFUUR) much-) much-

forgiving, (forgiving, (AR-RAHEEMAR-RAHEEM) a dispenser of ) a dispenser of

grace!’”grace!’”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 53Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 53))



““Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and] Say [O Prophet]: "If you love Allah, follow me, [and] Allah Allah

will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is much-

forgiving, a dispenser of grace.forgiving, a dispenser of grace.””

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 31))



““We have never sent any messenger save that he should We have never sent any messenger save that he should

be obeyed (heeded) by Allah’s leave (permission). be obeyed (heeded) by Allah’s leave (permission).

If, then, after having sinned against themselves, they If, then, after having sinned against themselves, they

would but come round to thee (O Muhammad) and ask would but come round to thee (O Muhammad) and ask

Allah to forgive them - with the Messenger, too, praying Allah to forgive them - with the Messenger, too, praying

that they be forgiven - that they be forgiven - they would assuredly find that they would assuredly find that

Allah is an acceptor of repentance, a dispenser of graceAllah is an acceptor of repentance, a dispenser of grace.”.”

((Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 64Qur’an: Nisa’: 4: 64))

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