theology], then lifespan of prophet Avraham’s comes out to be close to 4,000 years [which is obviously
absurd]
(3) As a third example of Islam’s underdeveloped theology, consider the following statements of faith:
a) Muhammad was the final and greatest prophet; even greater than Jesus
b) The Gospels and the Torah are both corrupted
c) Only by
Muhammad intercession, and faith in his message (Corán) can mankind be saved
d) Jesus will one day return, in order to defeat “the Anti-Christ”, thereby establishing God’s kingdom on the
Earth
What’s the theological problem with the former articles of faith? Well, the problem is that, if the first three
statements are true (and salvation is indeed the result of our exclusive belief in Muhammad’s message and
prophethood), then why would Islamic theology need to
have Jesus returning to earth, in order to defeat “the
Anti-Christ”? In fact, why should an Anti-Christ even exist? If the devil really wants to mislead the world,
shouldn’t there be instead “an Anti-Muhammad”?
(4) The fourth example has to do with the fact that Muhammad (p.b.u.h.,) claimed that his Divine mission
was to confirm what was already revealed in the previous books [the Torah, and the Gospel]. What’s the
problem with this? The problem is that even Muslims recognize that Muhammad was illiterate (he couldn’t
read a word!). How can you pretend to be able to confirm [or deny] the content of any book you have never
read? The most you can do is have someone else read it to you! And, even if you do it, wouldn’t it be
arrogant for you [an illiterate man] to pretend to be smart enough to validate [or correct] those who can
actually write? First correct your
illiteracy problem; afterward, you can start hoping that, one day you may be
wise enough to validate the ancient literary sages.
(5) The fifth and final example has to do with the Muslim sacred text: Corán's second Surah (chapter) starts
with the following words: "This is the book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of
Allah" (Surah Al Baqarah 2:2). What's the problem with this all important statement? The problem is that,
although a powerful and
compelling remark, the verse falls into the category of "wishful thinking". Why?
Well because the previous verse (the very first verse of the Surah) is comprised of three separated letters
[Alif, Lam, Meem]. The meaning of these strange letters is nowhere to be found in the Qur'am; and, up to
this date, the Muslims scholars have always been full of doubts as to their exact meaning. In fact at least 29
Surahs in the Coran start with this sort of unexplained letters.
Does the former means that Islam is a false religion? Absolutely not! It only means that Islamic theology still
has several “blind spots”; theological flaws that need to be taken care of, and refined. Once this is done,
Islam will take it’s rightful place among the great monotheistic religions of the world.
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