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We often hear the term, "the Abrahamic Faiths". By this, it is understood to be Judaism, Christianity and Islam. But, there is an ongoing debate on whether Islam is a continuation of Judaism and Christianity.

To further enrich the debate, I have added my voice to say that Islam is not a continuation of Judiasm and Christianity, neither is it the last revelation as it calls itself.

I am entitled to hold these opinions as my fundamental right of thought. I believe all concept/ideas can be discussed including religion. My position on whether Islam is a continuation of Judaism and Christianity or even the last revelation can be refuted or supported. It would be nice if citations/references are produced to back up assertions.

While there are thousands of reasons why Islam is not from the same God that reveal Himself to Abraham and manifested in Christ, here are five reasons I believe Islam is not from the God of Abraham.


5 Reasons Islam Is Not from the God of Abraham

Reason #1:
Muhammed could not perform a miracle as required by God.

(Deuteronomy 18:21,22, NAS95) 21 "You may say in your heart, 'How will we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?' 22 "When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him.

Qur'an 6:37-39, 36. And they said: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "Allâh is certainly Able to send down a sign, but most of them know not." 38. There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered. 39. Those who reject Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) are deaf and dumb in darkness. Allâh sends astray whom He wills and He guides on the Straight Path whom He wills.


Reason #2:

There is contradiction in Muhammed's teachings on morality and history when compared to previous revelations.

Deuteronomy 13:1-4, 1 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, 2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; 3 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

Reason #3:

Islam cannot be from God because Muhammed frequently changed his revelations to suit circumstances. The classic example is Muhammed's teaching on drinking. When he was just beginning to teach, before he gained a significant following he said that it was alright to drink.


Reason #4:

Islam cannot be from God because its appeal is to man's lower nature rather than his higher nature. The Qur'an makes a large portion of its appeal to the fleshly appetites and sensibilities of man. Compare the Biblical appeal of heaven to the Quranic appeal of heaven.

Christianity:
Mark 12:24-25, 24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? 25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

Islam:
Qur'an 37: 40. But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, 41. For them is a Sustenance Determined, 42. Fruits (Delights) and they (Shall enjoy) honor and dignity, 43. In Gardens of Felicity, 44. Facing each other On Thrones (of dignity): 45. Round will be passed To them a Cup From a clear flowing fountain, 46. Crystal white, of a taste Delicious to those Who drink (thereof), 47. Free from headiness; Nor will they suffer Intoxication there from. 48. And beside them will be Chaste women, restraining Their glances, with big eyes (Of wonder and beauty) 49. As if they were (Delicate) eggs closely guarded.

Reason #5:

Islam cannot be from God because its morality is inferior to the morality taught by the New Testament. In examining the contradictions between the Bible and the Qur'an, we encountered Jesus' teaching that we were to love and pray for our enemies while the Qur'an says to fight and kill your enemies. There is a tremendous gap in the standard of morality between the two standards. Which is more likely to be from God, the high standard of morality, or the low standard of morality?