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Prove to me that this is more truthful than any Jewish or Muslim writings and beliefs.
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Now we get into the fun stuff, huh? Well, here's my take on Islam:
Surely you are familiar with the Islamic Five Articles of Faith, correct? If not, here they are - complete with my 'spin' on them. :)
-The Creed (Kalima): "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah," is the bedrock of Muslim belief. One must state this aloud publicly in order to become a Muslim. It is repeated constantly by the faithful.
-Prayer (Salat): Prayer as ritual is central to a devout Muslim. The practice of prayer (salat) five times a day (upon rising, at noon, in midafternoon, after sunset, and before retiring). The worshipper must recite the prescribed prayers (the first surah and other selections from the Koran) in Arabic while facing the Ka`aba in Mecca. The Hatith (book of tradition) has turned these prayers into a mechanical procedure of standing, kneeling, hands and face on the ground and so forth. The call to prayer is sounded by the muezzin (a Muslim crier) from a tower called a minaret which is part of the mosque (the place of public worship).
-Almsgiving (Zakat): Muhammad, himself an orphan, had a strong desire to help the needy. The alms giving originally was voluntary, but all Muslims are legally required to give one-fortieth of their income for the destitute. There are other rules and regulations for produce, cattle, etc. Freewill offerings aslo can be exercised.
Since those to whom alms are given are helping the gier to salvation, they feel no sense of debt to the giver. On the contrary, it is the giver's responsibility and duty to give and he should consider himself lucky he has someone to give to.
-Fasting (Ramadan): Faithful Muslims fast from sunup to sundown each day during htis holy month, The fast develops self-control, decotion to God, and identity with the destitue. No food or drink may be consumed during the daylight hours; no smoking or sexual pleasures may be enjoyed either. Many Muslims eat two meals a day during Ramadan, one before sunrise and one shortly after sunset.
-The Pilgrimage (Hajj): The pilgrimage is expected of all Muslims at least once in their lifetimes. It can be extremely arduous on the old or infirm, so in their cases they may send someone in their places. The trip is an essential part in the Muslims' gaining salvation. It involves a set of ceremonies and rituals, many of which center around the Ka`aba shrine, to which the pilgrimage is directed.
If you haven't noticed, the Muslim faith bases salvation off of works. You must give to the needy, help others, go to Ka`aba, and then, maybe you'll get to go to heaven. With Christianity all you have to say is, "Lord, I am a sinner. I have messed up big time and I need You to forgive me. Please come into my life and be my eternal Savior and Father. Thank you, Amen." Then, if you sincerely meant it - you're a Christian and you will go to heaven. No works are required of Christians. Yes, when you're on fire for God, you'll want to do things, but it's not required. Islam is unbiblical, and that's why I believe it is wrong. It is not, however, a cult. Just a non-Christian belief.
Of Judaism... first, Judaism has changed very, very much. It began with Abram in the Old Testament. Since then, it has been changed, mixed up, and twisted to decieve all believers. The Jewish statement of faith:
1. I believe with perfect faith that the Creator, blessed be His Name, is the Creator and Guide of everything that has been created; and He alone has made, does make, and will make all things.
2. I believe with perfect faith that the Creator, blessed be His Name, is One, and that there is no unity in any manner like unto His and that He alone is our God, who was, and who is, and who will be.
3. I believe with perfect faith that the Creator, blessed be His Name, is not a body, and that He is free from all the properties of matter, and that He has not any form whatever.
4. I believe with perfec faith that the Creator, blessed be His Name, is the first and the last.
5. I believe with perfect faith that the Creator, blessed be His Name, and to Him alone, it is right to pray, and that it is not right to pray to any being besides Him.
6. I believe with perfect faith that all the words of the profets are true.
7. I believe with perfect faith that the prophecy of Moses, our teacher, peace be unto him, was ture, adn that he was the chief of the prophets, bot of those who preceded and of those who followed him.
8.I believe with perfect faith that the whole Torah, now in our possession is the same that was given to Moses, our teacher, peace be unto him.
9. I believe with perfect faith that this Torah wil not be changed, and that there will never be any other Law from the Creator, blessed be His Name.
10. I believe with perfect faith that the Creator, blessed be His NAme, knows ever deed of the children of men, and all their thoughts, as it is said. It is He that fashioned the hearts of them all, that gives heed to all their works.
11. I believe with perfect faith that the Creator, blessed be His Name, rewards those that keep the commandments and punishes those that transgress them.
12. I beleive with perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah; and, though He tarry, I will wait daily for His coming.
13. I beleive with perfect faith that there will be a revival of the dead at the time when it shall please th Creator, blessed be His Name, and exalted be His Fame for ever and ever.
If you note Article 12. you'll see that they are still waiting for Christ. They do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah - where as Catholics, Protestants, and the Eastern Church do believe that Jesus is the Messiah - because He is!
This website, [Link](Mouse over link to see full location), will tell you all about Judaism.
This website, [Link](Mouse over link to see full location), will tell you all about Islam.
I believe the evidence speaks for itself. Since I'm a bit confused as to what the question was, or if I answered it, I'm leaving it alone now. I'm sorry this is so short. I'm having some elbow problems, and it hurts severely to type - so I'm quitting now.
God bless,
-FunnyCide
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