Dr Laurence B. Brown Discusses Da'wah
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- Dr Brown graduated from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, Brown University Medical School, and George Washington University Hospital residency program. He is a retired Air Force officer, the medical director and chief ophthalmologist of a major eye center in the Middle East, an ordained interfaith minister, and the author of four books of comparative religion.
Dr Brown’s most recent book is a novel The Eighth Scroll which draws on the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to create a powerful thriller involving the Dead Sea Scrolls.
My favourite work by Dr Brown is 'The First and Final Commandment: A Search for Truth in Revelation within the Abrahamic Religions' which examines the doctrinal differences between the faiths and how their Scriptures differ.
You can purchase all of Dr Brown's books here: www.amazon.co.uk/Laurence-B.-...
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This doctor, two weeks ago, performed a Surgery to remove water from the eye for my father in Madinah, may Allah bless him
Really? Masha’Allah. He is a great man.
Really? 😮
Pray for my father he die four months ago
Assalamualaikum, may I ask which hospital in Madinah he is working with? I'm an expat revert Muslim working in a government hospital in ksa , It would be an honor to meet Dr. Lawrence one day can visit him because he is one of my inspiration, listening to his lectures can boost an emaan .Subhanallah, may Allah Almighty preserved him and reward him n his entire family Jannatul Firdaus in this life and in the hereafter Allahumma Ameen 🤲
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Wa Alaikum Alsalam
Dr. Lawrence work in Magrabi Eye Center in the airport road
Jazakum Allah khair
Ahhh Dr Laurance Brown
The man who saved me from turning to Athiesm
Alhamdulillah for Islam
This has got to be the most fascinating Islamic perspective content channel on the Internet. Paul is doing an amazing job preparing these informative videos, each one more interesting than the one before. I can’t wait for what lies ahead! May God reward you for your efforts and bless you.
Amen
Paul could have been a professor of Abrahamic religions in some university.
Agreed
Couldn’t agree more
@@seekkeith23 go on spam every chat 😂 you're looking like a clown when you do this
There is a brother in Korea who work for the Korean airforce. He got into a coma, after an accident due to a plane crash. If can remember, he was in a coma for 8 months. Doctors had given up on him, but he gained consciousness. He was brought up without any religion. But he started looking for an answer why he gained consciousness when the doctors had given up on him. Whatever it may be, the first religion he wanted to learn was Islam (in a country where Muslims comprise less than 0.5% - although the Muslims lived in Korea historically, but disappeared during the King Sejong time). It was about 4 months since he started learning about Islam that covid 19 outbreak started. Korea was the second country that got the covid. Then the brother said he do not want to delay any more. Alhamdulillah, he took shahada, and I was a witness there.
Alhamdullah.
@@srnp0007 thats the wisdom of Gods will. No one knows when they will die.
الله اكبر.
May Allah keep him and us on the straight path.
Are You Korean ? What Do You Mean By 'Although The Muslims Lived In Korea Historically But Disappeared During King Sejong ? Can You Explain And Story To Us ? Please , For Me History Not Written Correctly . I Never Believed 100% In Modern(Written After World War) History .
Ma sha Allah.
Stay blessed always my sweet brother.
Dr Hamid Choi from Korea (a convert to Islam, and who translated/interpreted Quran into Korean language) was a graduate of Madinah university, and also a dean of a famous Korean university (now retired). I hope one day he could also appear in your esteemed blogging theology. Korea, a country where atheism, islamophobia (that i have myself experienced particularly by Christians) and suicide, alcoholism, and lowest fertility rate in the world, and ageing population (where they stay lonely), Islam is the solution that many are not properly familiar.
@@falconswoops1334 then why are you here on islamic TH-cam comment?
@@Rlouis367 This is a public TH-cam channel, not a closed or private Facebook group. Provided people debate politely, it is open for all to comment. There are many Muslim commenters on Christian, atheist and Hindu channels - nothing wrong with that either, unless one fears to be challenged, of course.
@@laurameszaros9547 nobody stopping people to comment here (and muslim are rather happy when challenged about our belief and in return we also challenged their belief)
but whats the value of baseless, mocking, emotional comment can bring into discussion/debate?
@@muhammadaiman6713 As far as I can see, although @Falcon Swoops wrote in a mocking tone, he was merely stating fact. Muslims are indeed allowed to marry four wives and also to discipline them. The "Kaboom" emoji was perhaps provocative, but he did not descend to ad hominem, which I agree would be unacceptable. You say that Muslims are happy to be challenged: my experience is that many are actually furious to have their beliefs questioned.
@@laurameszaros9547 the reality of women being more than men poses a challenge to procreation n distribution of a balanced male n female diasporia! The solution lies with the prescribed religion from the Creator Himself who allows the multiple marriages but with a strict n fair caviat! To be equally fair to all the legally acquired wives and if not able to to just have only one !
Another person to get is Jeffrey Lang. A mathematician who’s conversion story is worth listening to.
I havent heard from him again recently
I highly respect Dr. Jeffrey Lang as well. I hope he does get interviewed here! What a fascinating conversation that would be!
@@IosifStalin2 like 1+1+1=3?
@@IosifStalin2 but then found the perfect formula and stuck with it
Jeffrey Lang’s lectures on the purpose of life is brilliant!
"There is difference between seeking convenience and seeking the Truth" Dr Laurence B. Brown.
“Difference between seeking convenience and seeking the truth.”
Beautiful quote and very applicable.
@@srnp0007 nonsense, you are intellectually dishonest or an intellectual dwarf. Science does never seek the why answer, and is very disingenuous asking the how question. Look at your dad Chdistopher Dawkins when asked why hé says why is such a silly question. How can you dismiss such an important question, even if hé believes it to be irrelevant. It shows that hé has an agenda.
@@MrHabib135 Dawkins is a panspermia believer. He believes aliens harvested the first seed of life in earth so life can begin on earth. These people have never seen God, neither aliens. But they decide to believe one and deny the other just BECAUSE. the irony is they didn't even settle down the score, OK aliens. So how did those aliens come to existence!?...
@@srnp0007 And what’s your truth?
@@srnp0007 I agree that God doesn’t interfere in our daily lives and that we’re all equal while alive but I believe that there’s an afterlife.Different religions have have different understanding of the Creator.
@@srnp0007 in Islam Allah does not interfere with our daily living and even if He doesn’t it wouldn’t be obvious because it would defeat the purpose of scripture.
42/6 Quran
As for those who take other protectors besides Him, Allah is Watchful over them. And you ˹O Prophet˺ are not a keeper over the them.
As for which concept is the correct one that’s something can only be determined by the veracity of the book.
41:53.We will show to them Our signs in the horizon of the external world and within themselves,until it becomes clear to them that it’s the truth,but is it not sufficient concerning your lord that He is,over all things ,a witness?
I haven't seen Dr. Lawrence Brown in ages, and ma shaa'Allah despite the grey hair, he still looks young !
Noor of imaan in his face
You should say: Tabark Allah
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We can use both.
@@ilhamh4359 The hadith was clear about mentioning Barakah sister, it's up to you anyway
@@user-kd1uh1kr4b please show the hadith too. I need to know now
Subhan Allah his face show sincerity , may Allah guide us all
استسمح يا أخي ، من أي دولة أنت ؟ لأنني رأيت لك تعليقين في قناتين مختلفتين في ظرف خمس دقائق هههه في قناة
DawahWise حلقة الدكتور إياد القنيبي و هنا في قناة Blogging Theology . على اي بارك الله فيك أخي ظاهر أنك من أهل الخير ومن أهل الدعوة .
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His face show Nur.
You simply don't watch a Blogging Theology video without an automatic click on the Like Button.
May god reward the two of you, gentlemen.
And may God also reward you. Peace
blogging theology is like netflix
@@HeroDai2448 but better
Happy to see Dr Brown again. I never get bored with his conversion story which I heard tens of times before....may Allah SWT grant him and brother Paul firdaws.
Ameen
Reversion is more convenient than conversion. Thanks Yusra.
Ameen
Aamiin🤲
As reverted religion from Christianity to Islam is a great miracle to me , it changed my life in the best way , alhamdulillah
Excellent guest. Brits need to hear more from such intellectuals.
“People trip over the truth and sometimes never look back.”
That was an excellent statement. I liked it
This is really a blessing from Allah, we hardly get time to read a beneficial book to our children Yet there are so many brothers out there doing Dawah and Writing books beside their highly demanding professions.
May Allah grant him more!
I like your profile name 😂
Masha Allah. Dr Brown is the type of Muslim that makes me proud to be a Muslim myself. Thank you for inviting him brother Paul and may your channel continues to have more intellectual discussions in the future . May Allah keep us all in his mercy. Ameen.
Is he Muslim
I am a born muslim from Malaysia. I find many Reverts from the professional, scientific and educational background have a very clear idea of what Islam is all about and how to da'wah non-muslims. I wish to express my greatest admiration for all the initiatives. May Allah reward all Reverts who have been involved in whatever method of Da'wah, a place in Jannatul Firdaus.
My dream came true today when you finally interviewed Dr. Laurence Brown! I had mentioned his name in the comment section in a couple of other videos in hopes that you might one day interview this enlightened fellow. I’m so glad it finally happened!!! I had the good fortune of meeting his younger brother about four years ago who also converted to Islam.
Thanks Paul Williams for this interview. It was food for my mind and soul!
The truth is, we Muslims don’t realize how good we have it-how grateful we ought to be for having such a logically consistent religion that teaches such a beautiful & simple message that resonates with both the mind and heart. Many Jews or Christians for example are constantly doubting and questioning their faith because of the gaps in their religious narratives or the illogical aspects such as the Trinity & atonement, etc. whereas Islam provides a perfectly coherent & comprehensive message that accounts for everything from A to Z and addresses the hard questions, while explaining our origin, purpose, and ultimate destination as humanity (and even beyond humanity). Indeed, one can say that we are “theologically spoiled”, and it’s high time we stop taking that for granted and be more grateful & motivated to learn more and share the profound message of Islam (‘full submission & surrender to God’) with others. Peace/Salam to all, and thank you brother Paul & Dr. Lawrence Brown for the wonderful stimulating discussion. Looking forward to see more, God-willing.
Jazaak Allah brother Paul for inviting our dear brother Dr.Brown.
When persons like Dr. Brown come up with passionate & convincing arguments on the truth of the Islamic faith, it hugely strengthens my feeble faith, even while being a born Muslim.
really happy to see Dr Laurence Brown
Brother Paul salaam alaikum, the interview with Dr Lawrence brown was a scholarly interview. Thank you so much for bringing in a living proof of an atheist becoming Muslim, he's such a wise gentleman. Please bring him more often. See if you can also bring Jeffrey Lang, hell be another amazing addition to your channel.
Does Jeffrey Lang still exist ? Anyone know the newest video about him ?
MashaAllah very interesting informative dialogue,may Allah bless this 🙏inshaAllah
Alhamdulillah Brother Paul. “Say: ‘O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad), has come to you from your Lord. So whosoever receives guidance, he does so for the good of his own self; and whosoever goes astray, he does so to his own loss; and I am not (set) over you as a Wakeel (disposer of affairs to oblige you for guidance).’”
[Yunus 10:108]
From the Qur'an:
Surat Al-Mā'idah 5:32
" Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were transgressors."
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* Surat Al isra 23-26*
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"For your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And honour your parents. If one or both of them reach old age in your care, never say to them ˹even˺ ‘ugh,’ nor yell at them. Rather, address them respectfully" 23
"And be humble with them out of mercy, and pray, “My Lord! Be merciful to them as they raised me when I was young.”24
"Your Lord knows best what is within yourselves. If you are righteous, He is certainly All-Forgiving to those who ˹constantly˺ turn to Him"25
"Give to close relatives their due, as well as the poor and ˹needy˺ travellers. And do not spend wastefully"26
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From the Bible :
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*Matthew 10:34*
34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
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*Isaiah 13:16*
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16 Their infants(BA) will be dashed to pieces before their eyes;
their houses will be looted and their wives violated.(BB)
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*Numbers 31:9-12*
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9And the children of Israel took the women of Midian captive, with their little ones, and took as spoil all their cattle, all their flocks, and all their goods. 10They also burned with fire all the cities where they dwelt, and all their forts. 11And they took all the spoil and all the booty-of man and beast
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PROOF IN THE BIBLE WHY JESUS IS NOT GOD
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1)JOHN 5:30,36,37
30] I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
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[36] But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.
[37] And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
2)-JOHN 6:14
14 After the people saw the sign(A) Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.
3) JOHN 8 :29,40,42
29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone,(AH) for I always do what pleases him.”(AI)
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40 As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me,(AU) a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God.(AV) Abraham did not do such things.
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42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me,(AY) for I have come here from God.(AZ) I have not come on my own;(BA) God sent me.(BB)
4) JOHN 11:21,22,41,42
21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.(R) 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.”(S)
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41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up(AS) and said, “Father,(AT) I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here,(AU) that they may believe that you sent me.”(AV)
5) JOHN 14:28
28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’(AT) If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father,(AU) for the Father is greater than I.(AV)
6) JOHN 17:3
3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you,(G) the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.(H)
7) JOHN 20:17
17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers(V) and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father(W) and your Father, to my God and your God.’”
8) Marc 10:18
18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good-except God alone
9) Marc 13:32
32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
10) Luke 7:16
16 They were all filled with awe(A) and praised God.(B) “A great prophet(C) has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”(D)
11 ) Luke 24:19
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
12) MATTHEW 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,(A)
for they will be called children of God.(B)
13) MATTHEW 19:16,17
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life(O)?”(P)
17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”(Q)
14) MATTHEW 26:39
39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup(A) be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”(B)
15) ACTS 4:10
10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,(A) whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead,(B) that this man stands before you healed.
16) ACTS 2:22
22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth(A) was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs,(B) which God did among you through him,(C) as you yourselves know.
17) Deuteronomy 6:4 / Mark 12:29
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4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a](A)
29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a]
18) ACTS 3:20 /3:26
.** The word Servant and Son in Greek is synonymous **
20 and that he may send the Messiah,(AF) who has been appointed for you-even Jesus.
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26 When God raised up(AP) his servant, he sent him first(AQ) to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
19) Luke 4:38
.** God says Adam is the son of God **
38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
20) KINGS 8:60
60 so that all the peoples(A) of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other.(B)
21) ISAIAH 45:5-6
I am the Lord, and there is no other;(A)
apart from me there is no God.(B)
I will strengthen you,(C)
though you have not acknowledged me,
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so that from the rising of the sun
to the place of its setting(D)
@@jettyharrison4377 *Proof that the Bible is not the word of God , and it has been corrupted*
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1)*Jeremiah 8:8*
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8 “‘How can you say, “We are wise,
for we have the law(A) of the Lord,”
when actually the lying pen of the scribes
has handled it falsely?
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the disciples of jesus didn't claim that they are writing in the name of God , in the contrary in many places they express there personal opinions ,
And in too many places Jesus insults them , and questioned there believe
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)*Luke 1:1-4*
1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[a] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first(B) were eyewitnesses(C) and servants of the word.(D) 3 With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account(E) for you, most excellent(F) Theophilus,(G) 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
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)* 1Corinthians 7:12*
12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord):(A) If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her
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)* 1Corinthians 7:25*
25 Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord,(A) but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy(B) is trustworthy.
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)"2Corinthians 8:8-10*
8 I am not commanding you,(A) but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace(B) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(C) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(D) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(E)
10 And here is my judgment(F) about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so.(G)
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)*2 Corinthians 11:16-17*
16 I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool.(A) But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that I may do a little boasting. 17 In this self-confident boasting I am not talking as the Lord would,(B) but as a fool.(C)
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2 )*Matthew 1:6-16 / Luke 3:23-31*
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-**According to Matthew 1:6-16 ,
1)Josef is the son of Jocob ,2) Josef is from the side of Solomon the son of David , 3) Josef is the 26th name until David .
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-** According to Luke 3:23-31 ,
1) Josef is the son of HELI , 2) Josef is from the side of Nathan the son of David , 3) Josef is the 41th name until David
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MATTHEW 1:6-16
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6 and Jesse begot David the king.
David the king begot Solomon by her [a]who had been the wife of Uriah. 7 Solomon begot Rehoboam, Rehoboam begot Abijah, and Abijah begot [b]Asa. .....
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15 Eliud begot Eleazar, Eleazar begot Matthan, and Matthan begot Jacob. 16 And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ.
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LUKE 3:23-31
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23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,..............
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31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David
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3) *How did Judas die *?
- *ACTS 1:18 / MATTHEW 27:5*
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Acts 1:18
18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out
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Matthew 27:5
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“And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.”
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4)* Kings 8:26/*Chronicles 22:2*
26 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah,(A) a granddaughter of Omri(B) king of Israel.
*Chronicles 22:2*
2 Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.
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*FROM THE BIBLE ;*
*Prophecies about prophet Muhammad -pbuh- *
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*1) Isaiah 29:12*
12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned
*The first revealed verses of the Qur'an :
chapter 96 sura AL ALAQ :*
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In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
" 1. Read: In the Name of your Lord who created.
2. Created man from a clot.
3. Read: And your Lord is the Most Generous.
4. He who taught by the pen.
5. Taught man what he never knew. "
** Also from the Qur'an :
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*Quran 29:48 surah al ankabut *
" And you did not recite before it any book, nor did you transcribe one with your right hand, for then could those who say untrue things have doubted"
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*2) GENESIS 25:12-15 / Isaiah 42:1,2,11*
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*Genesis 25:12-15*
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12 This is the account(B) of the family line of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Sarah’s slave, Hagar(C) the Egyptian, bore to Abraham.(D)
13 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth(E) the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar,(F) Adbeel, Mibsam, 14 Mishma, Dumah,(G) Massa, 15 Hadad, Tema,(H) Jetur,(I) Naphish and Kedemah.
*Isaiah 42:1,2,11*
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“Here is my servant,(A) whom I uphold,
my chosen one(B) in whom I delight;(C)
I will put my Spirit(D) on him,
and he will bring justice(E) to the nations.(F)
2 He will not shout or cry out,(G)
or raise his voice in the streets.
11 Let the wilderness(AQ) and its towns raise their voices;
let the settlements where Kedar(AR) lives rejoice.
Let the people of Sela(AS) sing for joy;
let them shout from the mountaintops.(AT)
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*Mount Salaʾ in the "District of the Seven Mosques" in city of Medina Municipality in Saudi Arabia. Sela means "sliced", because the mountain looks as if it is sliced several times*
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*Muslim historians have assigned great importance in their accounts to his first two sons (Nebaioth and Qedar), with the genealogy of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, alternately assigned to one or the other son, depending on the scholar.*
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*3)Habakkuk 3:3-5/Genesis 21:17-21*
3 God came from Teman,(A)
the Holy One(B) from Mount Paran.[a](C)
His glory covered the heavens(D)
and his praise filled the earth.(E)
4 His splendor was like the sunrise;(F)
rays flashed from his hand,
where his power(G) was hidden.
5 Plague(H) went before him;
pestilence followed his steps.
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*Genesis 21:17-21*
17 God heard the boy crying,(A) and the angel of God(B) called to Hagar from heaven(C) and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid;(D) God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. 18 Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.(E)”
19 Then God opened her eyes(F) and she saw a well of water.(G) So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.
20 God was with the boy(H) as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. 21 While he was living in the Desert of Paran,(I) his mother got a wife for him(J) from Egypt.
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* SAHIH AL-BUKHARI 1889:
... The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "O Allah! Curse Shaiba bin Rabi`a and `Utba bin Rabi`a and Umaiya bin Khalaf as they turned us out of our land to the land of epidemics." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) then said, "O Allah! Make us love Medina as we love Mecca or even more than that. O Allah! Give blessings in our Sa and our Mudd (measures symbolizing food) and make the climate of Medina suitable for us, and divert its fever towards Aljuhfa." Aisha added: When we reached Medina, it was the most unhealthy of Allah's lands, and the valley of Bathan (the valley of Medina) used to flow with impure colored water
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*4)In Song of Solomon 5:16*, the verse in Hebrew transliteration is:
*ḥikkōw mamṯaqqîm wəḵullōw maḥămaddîm zeh ḏōwḏî wəzeh rê‘î, bənōwṯ yərūšālim*
חִכּוֹ֙ מַֽמְתַקִּ֔ים וְכֻלּ֖וֹ מַחֲמַדִּ֑ים זֶ֤ה דוֹדִי֙ וְזֶ֣ה רֵעִ֔י בְּנ֖וֹת יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
Now interesting thing is verse 16 as you know it says in Hebrew *Muhammadim*
In Hebrew im is an attribute, this verse can be translated as
His mouth is more sweet yea he is Muhammad
This verse also confirms the prophecy about Muhammad in *Deuteronomy 33 verse 2* where It speaks about someone who will turn up in the land Of Paran with 10000 saint and fiery law in right hand(quran) "The lord came from Siani and rose up from seir unto them he Shined Forth from mount Paran and he came With ten thousand saints From his right hand went fiery law for them"
Now according to *genesis 21:21* Paran is where Ishmael and Hagar Dwelt. Paran is the land of ishmael
Now the question is who came to the land of ishmael with 10000 saints and fiery law in right hand ?
Its written in sahih Bukhari book 59 hadith no 574 that prophet Muhammad came to mecca with 10000 warriors.
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*5)Matthew 21:42-43*
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42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:
“‘The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’[a]?(A)
43 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you(B) and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
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*Sahih al-Bukhari 3535*
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "My similitude in comparison with the other prophets before me, is that of a man who has built a house nicely and beautifully, except for a place of one brick in a corner. The people go about it and wonder at its beauty, but say: 'Would that this brick be put in its place!' So I am that brick, and I am the last of the Prophets."
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*6)Genesis 49:10*
10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
**Shiloh - As noted above, the etymology of the term “Shiloh” is ambiguous. It has been interpreted to mean “offspring,” “the one sent out,” “he to whom it [the scepter] belongs,” “rest-giver,” or “peace-bringer
-by Wayne Jackson
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* Qur'an AlA'RAF( 7:157)*
those who follow the Messenger, the Ummiyy (unlettered) prophet whom they find written with them in the Torah and the Injīl , and who bids them what is fair and forbids what is unfair, and makes lawful for them good things, and makes unlawful for them impure things, and relieves them of their burden, and of the shackles that were upon them. So, those who believe in him and support him, and help him and follow the light sent down with him, - those are the ones who are successful.”
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*7) Haggai 2:7*
and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the LORD of hosts
וְהִרְעַשְׁתִּי֙ אֶת־כָּל־הַגֹּויִ֔ם וּבָ֖אוּ חֶמְדַּ֣ת כָּל־הַגֹּויִ֑ם וּמִלֵּאתִ֞י אֶת־הַבַּ֤יִת הַזֶּה֙ כָּבֹ֔וד אָמַ֖ר יְהוָ֥ה צְבָאֹֽות
**The word HEMDA of all nations appears in the right translation
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*8)Daniel 7:17-18,23-27*
17 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.
18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever
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23 “He gave me this explanation: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it.(A) 24 The ten horns(B) are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings. 25 He will speak against the Most High(C) and oppress his holy people(D) and try to change the set times(E) and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time.[a](F)
26 “‘But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed(G) forever. 27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms(H) under heaven will be handed over to the holy people(I) of the Most High.(J) His kingdom will be an everlasting(K) kingdom, and all rulers will worship(L) and obey him.
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* the description is most likely about Constantine the Roman emperor from 306 to 337*
*The word " time " means hundred years , century , so three and half times is 350 years , and the prophet Muhammad PBUH WAS 571-632*
@@jettyharrison4377 revelation is the final forgery to make earlier forgery more credible and put more refined lies that was not so refined in earlier gossip writers by Greek and Roman pagan who never met Son of Mary yeshua / Eesa. Son of Mary Jesus has nothing to do with Christianity and gossip written by anonymous Greek and Roman pagan after his departure
Deedat, Naik, and Dr. Brown were helpful in my journey to the deen...!
You are victorious
dr laurence brown is a legend. nice to see him here
One of my wish come true today.
I'm so happy to see Dr. Lawerence B brown on theology blogging.. Thanks Paul Sir..
You are very welcome
I'm not "jumping for joy" but I appreciate listening to the scholar. Peace
@@johnbrzykcy3076 Brother , when you gona say your Shada , Please let me you , I am praying for you brother .
@@truthmatter9972☺ In shaa Allah
@@balisurf8994 I had interaction before with John , such a lovely ,nice man and truth seeker ... very sincer . I just wish that he become one of the Umma . Let us all pray for him and for each others .
His books are written in such that it attracts the Western mind and psychology. They love fiction books. In his books he in a intelligent way arouses interest in the story but the core is to give Dawah to the Christians and Jews
That’s what I’m doing with my novel series. At the core of it, I’m giving Dawah.
@@TheDrakonian18 may Allah give you success.
@@JohnTronto ameen
Great episode by great Islamic scholars ... May Allah reward you ...
@40:53 a crying moment in joy, SubhanAllah what a beautiful word he said, Its He who put faith in your heart....tears of joy
I rewinded few seconds back to understand the context, it is really a humbling situation
I've heard this wise joke from Sh. Hamza Yusuf, it's funny but deep at the same time:
Some atheist biologists meet God, and God asks them what they are up to,
and they said, "We've gotten rid of you...!".
And God asked the biologists "How did you get rid of me?".
They say, "Well, we can explain how we got here without you!".
And He said, "How would you do that?".
They say, "Well first we take some cosmic dust..."
And God says, "No, no, wait a second; get your own dust..."
Hahah good one!
I'm eager to dive into the pages of his fantastic gem of a book The First and Final Commandment!
You won’t regret reading his book!
Wow.. Dr. Brown!!
I'm a Huge fan.
❤️🙏
“May Allah promote you to an air conditioner” Sh. Asim Al Hakeem
I was so pleased when this came up in my feed, Dr Brown is not well known enough
Very enlightening. Hope this discussion will lead others to seek truth.
Awesome interview, came across his revert story some time ago, still remember it to this day, in fact was just talking about it a few days ago. Dr. laurence B. Brown always strikes me as a very honest and sincere person. May Allah Swt reward you both
I can't Waite to become a scholar n get on the show...
Excited to watch this!
لا اله الا الله و ان محمداً عبدك و رسولك و لن نعبد الا سواك حتى الممات.
‘Allah chooses whom He guides and whom He leads astray’, profound words from Dr Brown. Thx for sharing Paul.
Asalamwalikum bro are you indian
This is going to be good. Two knowledgeable people talking about religion. We need alot more of this in the modern world
Dr. Brown has always been one of my very best!!!
BAFS
Another amazing discussion with two distinguished gentlemen. Thank you so much to you both. May Allah bless us with converts like you.
Dr Lawrence MASHA ALLAH,
"we as human beings are very good on corrupting revelation"
Your channel is a one in a billion, easily br. Paul.
MashaAlla.. Seeing this chanel, I get more knowledge.
I increasingly believe that Islam is the only true religion and only islam is thought by the creator of the universe. (Alam)
This is the right direction and a discovery that many have embraced :) feel free to ask any questions you may have :)
As pointed out by Dr lawrence it was godly obligation upon Our Creator to see that truth reaches Mankind to guide him to the ultimate aim --- mercy of Allah in the form of Paradise and eternal bliss .There are hundreds of verses in the Quran where Allah tells us that He revealed it and will protect it from adulteration.The very solid proof of this is that there are millions of muslims today ,elders ,young and children alike who have memorised the entire Quran to their hearts although Quran is in Arabic and is not in their mother tongue .What else can explain this phenomenon other than that its from Our Creator ,Allah, Who has no equal ,no son or daughter, no partner ,Who neither slumbers nor sleeps ,Who is the First and the Last without a beginning or an end ,Who encompasses everything in His knowledge and above all Who is not answerable to anyone for what He ordains and does.
I was waiting the invitation of Dr Brow to this channel, his story is facinating. Thanks Paul.
I have most of his books. They are easy to read and understand.
Dr Brown makes things easy to understand .. Thank you Paul for having him on BT. I love when he said "I wouldn't give up my capacity of critical thought just to embrace a religion". It truly fits me and this BT channel really satisfies me a lot in continuously elevating my intellectual understanding of truth, rather than just "seeking a convenience " as Dr Brown said.
Mas Joko Kusmanto boso Inggris e pinter sangettt.. saestu 👍 Dalem mirengaken BT sampun dangu awiting Mr. Paul dereng Islam, nanging nggih kathah mboten mudenge 😁😁
@@Indah-ze4co sampun dangu nggih... Mbak Indah puniko merendah, kulo mboten pitados.. 🙂
Well explained. I like the way you navigated to find the true religion.Quran is a book of science, , signs, guidelines waning spiritual and points towards God.Thank you Paul for having Dr Laurens in your show. 😘❤️
Dr Brown is a great man, he is the most inspiring human being I have ever known . I love his testimony on his belief in God. From that day onwards he never stopped in Gods words.❤️
Brother Brown is a well researched and a very keen person, mashallah! Learning from him is amazing! And this idea of him to put Da'wa also in Action-Thriller novels! Another really wise move! So much respect and support!
I need to study his books! And share with others!
Mashaa Allah great personality happy to know you Mr Laurence .👆👆👆👆👆👆👆
Brother Paul doesn't know how to disappoint. Another excellent guest and interview.
" Why is there suffering in the world?"The fact that different people are tested in different ways through various trials, does not disprove the existence of God nor contradict an all-powerful God. Rather, the good as well as the bad that God permits to occur, constitutes our test on earth. We cannot control what happens to us, but we can control how we react, which is what He judges us on. This world is volatile and temporary, however, the full justice in the hereafter, which is everlasting, will more than compensate for any injustices or misfortunes in this life.
"Why does God punish people?"
No one can disagree with the concept of punishment, which is necessary for justice. God has created us with the ability to choose how we want to live, and in turn, be accountable. Those who sincerely strive to obey God will earn God's mercy and enter paradise. But those who are careless about their purpose in life and deny God, have ultimately made their own choice and will be held to account. No one can blame God. God did not create people to punish them - rather, He intends ease and mercy for them. The fact that God knows our choices does not make our actions any less voluntary and does not absolve us from responsibility.
Islam is a practical religion that encourages a balance between hope in God's mercy and fear of His punishment - both of which are required to lead a positive and humble life. God is the Most Merciful but also the Most Just. If there were no day of Judgement, it would contradict the perfect justice of God, and life would be unfair.
Conclusion
Are we only here for 80 or so years, and that's it? Or is there more to life? Are we just advanced apes with no ultimate purpose? Are we material beings with only physical needs or do we also have spiritual needs?
For those who are genuine and still undecided about God, our advice is to sincerely ask for the following: "God, if you exist, please guide me." You might be surprised by the results!
Wow.... I'm a Christian believer and I really like your statements Irfan. Very good... in fact excellent. Thanks for sharing.... Peace of God to you and yours....
@@johnbrzykcy3076 Thank you so much! May Allah guide you to the Truth Ameen. Sorry I just saw your comment. Muslims Love Jesus
Jesus is a figure who is loved and revered by billions of people the world over, yet there is much confusion surrounding the status of this colossal personality. Muslims and Christians both hold Jesus in high regard but view him in very different ways. This information aims to clarify the issues surrounding Jesus: Was Jesus God, or was he sent by God? Who was the real historical Jesus?
"Jesus as God"
Some Christians claim that "Jesus is God" or part of a trinity - that he is the incarnation of God on earth, and that God took on a human form. However, according to the Bible, Jesus was born, ate, slept, prayed and had limited knowledge - all attributes not befitting God. God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite. How can anything be two complete opposites simultaneously?
Islam teaches that God is always perfect. To believe that God became a man is to claim that God is or was (at some point in time), imperfect. A Christian must ask him/herself, does the idea of a god who was once a weak helpless child, one who could not survive without food, drink or sleep, be the same Almighty God described in the Old Testament? Surely not.
One may ask, "If God can do anything, why can't he become a man?" By definition, God does not do ungodly acts. God does not do anything that would make Him, something other than God. If God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
Some ambiguous verses of the Bible can be applied erroneously to show that Jesus is in some way divine. But if we look at the clear direct verses of the Bible, we see again and again that Jesus is being referred to as an extraordinary human being and nothing more. The Bible contains many verses in which Jesus speaks and behaves as if God is a separate being to himself. For example:
Jesus "fell on his face and prayed." (Matthew 26:39) If Jesus was God, then would a God fall on his face and pray? And who would he be praying to?
The Bible calls Jesus a Prophet (Matthew 21:10-11), so how could Jesus be God and be God's Prophet at the same time?
Jesus said, "I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than me." (John 14:28)
Jesus said "I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to my God, and your God." (John 20:17) If Jesus was God, then why would he say, "to my God, and your God," and who was he ascending to?
If Jesus was God, he would have clearly told people to worship him, and there would be clear verses in the Bible stating this; yet he did the opposite and disapproved anyone worshipping him: "And in vain they worship me." (Matthew 15:9)
"Son of God"
Some Christians claim that Jesus is the Son of God. What does this actually mean? Surely God is far removed from having a physical and literal son. Humans have human children. Cats have kittens. What does it mean for God to have a child?
Rather than being taken literally, we find the term "Son of God" is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a "righteous person", and has been used for David, Solomon and Israel - not exclusively for Jesus: "...Israel is my firstborn son," (Exodus 4:22). In fact, anyone who is righteous is referred to as God's 'son' : "All who are led by God's Spirit are God's sons and daughters." (Romans 8:14)
"It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. He is Perfect and Flawless! When He determines a matter, He only says to it, 'Be' and it is."Quran 19:35
"Father and Lord"
In the same way, when the word 'Father' is used to refer to God it shouldn't be taken literally. Instead, it's a way of saying God is the creator, sustainer and supreme master of all. There are many verses for us to understand this symbolic meaning of the word 'Father', for example: "One God and Father of all." (Ephesians 4:6)
Also, Jesus was sometimes called 'Lord' by the disciples. This term is used in the original languages of the Bible, for God as well as for people who are held in high esteem. For example, in the Greek New Testament, the term kyrios is used for both 'Lord' as well as to name the owner of the vineyard (Matthew 20:8), and the master who beat the disobedient servant (Luke 20.42-47).
In other parts of the Bible, Jesus is even called a 'servant' of God by the disciples: "The God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus." (Acts 3:13) This clearly shows that when 'Lord' is used to refer to Jesus, it is a title of respect, not of divinity.
Attempts are made to explain the complexity of the above issues of the nature of God and the nature of Jesus, which can be quite confusing or unsatisfying. However, the key point to ponder is: Why would God make it so hard to understand? How do these complicated teachings compare with the simple, clear and pure teachings of the concept of God in Islam?
Jesus: The Prophet
In Judaism, Jesus (peace be upon him) is denied as the Messiah. This is in stark contrast to Christianity where he is worshipped as a deity, or the son of God. Islam takes the middle ground and acknowledges Jesus as an honourable Prophet and Messenger of God, as well as the Messiah, but Muslims do not worship him - as worship is for God alone who created Jesus and everything that exists.
"(Jesus) said, 'Indeed, I am the slave of Allah (God). He has given me the Scripture and made me a Prophet.'"Quran 19:30
Miraculous Birth
According to the Quran, the Angel Gabriel was sent to Mary, the noble virgin, in the form of a man, informing her of a child who was to be born miraculously without a father.
"He (Angel Gabriel) said, 'I am only a messenger of your Lord to announce to you the gift of a righteous son.' She said, 'How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?' 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." "Quran 19:19-21
Some claim that his miraculous birth is evidence of Jesus' divinity. However, Jesus was not the first to come into existence without a father, as Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) before him had neither a father nor mother. God says:
"The likeness of Jesus before God is as that of Adam; He created him (Adam) from dust, then said to him: 'Be', and he was. This is the truth from your Lord, so be not of the disputers."Quran 3:59-60
If Jesus is worshipped due to having no father, then surely Adam is more deserving of worship since he was created without either parent.
Miracles of Jesus
Jesus was miraculously conceived with no father and also performed great miracles by the will and permission of God. He spoke as a baby in the cradle to defend his mother against the people who accused her of fornication. The Quran also states that Jesus gave life to the dead, cured the leper and the blind - all by the will of God.
The fact that Jesus (peace be upon him) performed miracles does not mean that he was anything more than a humble servant of God. In fact, many Messengers performed miracles, including Noah, Moses and Muhammad (may peace be upon them all) and these miracles only took place by the permission of God, so as to demonstrate the authenticity of the Messenger.
Message of Jesus
The Prophets of the Old Testament such as Abraham, Noah and Jonah never preached that God is part of a Trinity, and did not believe in Jesus as their saviour. Their message was simple: there is one God and He alone deserves your worship. It is not logical for God to send Prophets for thousands of years with the same essential message, only to suddenly change it, claim that He is now a part of a trinity, and to stipulate the belief in the divinity of Jesus to be saved.
The truth is, Jesus preached the same message as all the Prophets in the Old Testament. There is a passage in the Bible that really emphasises this core message. A man came to Jesus and asked, "Which is the first commandment of all?" Jesus answered, "The first of all the commandments is, 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.' "(Mark 12:28-29) So, the greatest commandment, the most important belief according to Jesus, is that God is one. If Jesus was God he would have said, 'I am God, worship me.' Instead, he merely repeated a verse from the Old Testament confirming that God is One.
This aligns with the mission of Jesus, as taught in Islam, where Jesus was sent to the Children of Israel to confirm the message of the past Prophets - to believe in the One True God.
"And when Jesus brought clear proofs, he said, '… Indeed, God - He is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him alone. This is the only Straight Path.' "Quran 43:63-64
As an honourable obedient Messenger of God, Jesus submitted willingly to God's commands. As such, he was a "Muslim" - which refers to anyone that submits to the will and commandments of God.
@@johnbrzykcy3076 Jesus in Islam
Jesus was as an honourable Prophet sent by God to call to the worship of God alone. This is evident in the Bible and confirmed by the Quran. The Islamic belief about Jesus explains who the real Jesus was, whilst maintaining the pure belief about God and His complete Greatness, Uniqueness and Perfection.
We invite you to look further and investigate Islam. It is not just another religion. It is the same message preached by Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad - may peace be upon all of them. Islam means 'submission to God' and is a natural and complete way of life that encourages one to give due attention to their relationship with God and His creation. Islam teaches that God is the All-Just and All-Merciful and does not need to sacrifice himself to forgive sins nor is anyone "born into sin". God judges everyone based on their own deeds and everyone is accountable for their own actions.
Islam teaches us to love and respect all the Prophets of God, but loving and respecting them does not mean worshipping them because worship is due only to God. Acknowledging Jesus as a Prophet of God and becoming a Muslim does not mean changing or losing your Christian identity. It is about going back to the original and pure teachings of Jesus.
@@johnbrzykcy3076 Peace be upon you too. Please any questions I am here to help. This is little information about Islam. Islam is a natural and complete way of life. It encourages one to give due attention to their relationship with their Creator (God). It teaches that people find true lasting happiness and peace through being close to God, following His guidance and performing good deeds.
Muslims constitute approximately one fifth of the world's population, making Islam one of the largest religions. Belief in and worship of the One True God is the purpose of life and cornerstone of Islam.
The Arabic word "Islam" literally means "submission" to the One True God alone. One who voluntarily surrenders their will to God is called a Muslim, who can be from any racial or ethnic background. A distinguishing feature of Islam, unlike many other religions, is that it is not named after a person or tribe.
The 6 Aspects (Articles) of Belief
1. Belief in Allah
"Allah" is the unique Arabic name of The One True God. Allah has no rivals, partners, equals, children or parents. He is not like His creation, as nothing shares His divine essence and perfect attributes. Some of His names and attributes include: The Creator, The Most Merciful, The Most High, The All-Powerful, The Most Just, The All-Wise, The Sustainer and The All-Knowing.
He is the Creator and Sustainer of all, the One who has granted us countless blessings, such as our faculties of hearing, seeing and thinking, as well as the ability to walk, talk and be productive. As such, we should acknowledge, thank and worship Him alone by following His guidance.
It is rational to conclude that such a complex and balanced universe is not possible by any other than a powerful and intelligent being. It is therefore illogical to believe that the universe created itself, or was the result of random or coincidental events.
2. Belief in the Angels
Angels are made from light, have allocated tasks and never disobey their Creator. Details about a few have been revealed, such as Gabriel, who delivers God's message to the Prophets, and the Angel of Death, who takes the souls of people.
3. Belief in the Revealed Books
Allah sent divine revelation to His Messengers as a guidance and mercy to mankind. These include the Torah and Gospel as originally revealed to Moses and Jesus respectively, and the Quran as revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
The Quran is the literal word of God and the final revelation to all of mankind. There are many clear signs and miracles that it is from God, examples of which include:
Contains a simple, pure and universal message which appeals to Man's inherent beliefs about Almighty God.
Contains a unique style of language that is universally known as the pinnacle of Arabic eloquence and linguistic beauty - yet the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who was known, historically, to be illiterate.
Contains many scientific facts which have only been discovered recently despite being revealed over 1400 years ago.
Free from any errors or contradictions.
Preserved, word-for-word, since it was revealed in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which have been distorted, changed or lost.
The most rational explanation for the many unique and miraculous aspects of the Quran is that it can only be from God. Together with the authentic sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is the primary source of Islamic knowledge.
4. Belief in the Prophets
Muslims believe that thousands of Prophets were sent by Allah, at least one to every nation, to convey God's revelation. These Prophets include Adam, Noah, Abraham, David, Joseph, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Their mission was to return people to the worship of the One True God, to serve as practical examples of how to obey God, and to guide people to the path of salvation. Prophets do not share in any part of God's divinity, and any type of prayer or worship towards the Prophets, or to God through them, is strictly forbidden and considered a violation of God's right to be worshipped alone.
Prophet Jesus
Muslims believe that Jesus is an honourable prophet of God, born miraculously through his virgin mother Mary. He performed many miracles with the permission of God, such as healing the sick, curing the blind and speaking as a newborn defending his mother from accusations. Although Muslims respect and love Jesus, they do not worship him. He is not considered the son of God, nor part of a trinity, nor does he share in any of God's perfect attributes. God says:
"It is not befitting for Allah to take a son; exalted is He! When he decrees an affair, He only says, ‘Be' and it is."Quran 19:35
Prophet Muhammad
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the final Prophet sent to all of mankind. He came with the Quran to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied, and was a perfect example of an honest, just, merciful, compassionate, truthful and brave human being. As with Jesus, Muslims do not worship Muhammad.
5. Belief in the Day of Judgement
The Day of Judgment is the inevitable event when each one of us will stand before our Creator and be questioned about our good and bad deeds. Every one of our actions will be accounted for, regardless of size.
On this momentous Day, Allah, the All-Just, will settle all matters fairly and no person will be wronged. Everyone's rights will be returned. All will be treated justly, by either the reward of Paradise, or the punishment of the Hellfire. Without a Day of Judgement, life would be grossly unfair, as not everyone receives justice in this world.
6. Belief in Divine Destiny
Allah knows everything from the past, the present, and anything that will occur in the future. He has power over all things - nothing occurs without His knowledge and permission.
Every person has been given the free will to choose between right and wrong, and will be held to account accordingly
Free will does not contradict the fact that events can only occur with God's knowledge and permission. Nor does it mean that God's power over everything prevents or restricts people's free will. God's knowledge of people's decisions does not mean that they are being forced to make such decisions, and God is not necessarily pleased with everything that He allows to occur.
The 5 Pillars of Worship
The foundation of a Muslim's life.
1. The Declaration of Faith
The declaration of faith is bearing witness that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger. It must be based on a sincere and firm belief in the heart, followed by action. With this declaration, a person rejects all false deities, asserts that Allah is the only One worthy of worship, and accepts His final Messenger, hence becoming a Muslim.
2. The Five Daily Prayers
Prayer establishes a personal and spiritual connection between the Muslim and their Creator, and is a constant and practical reminder of a person's duty to obey God. The five prayers are prescribed once each at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall. Each prayer can take a few minutes to perform, consisting of recitation of the Quran, supplications, praising Allah, and various movements. In preparation for prayer, Muslims wash certain parts of their body, such as the face and hands, to ensure spiritual and physical purity.
3. The Annual Charity
The annual charity is an obligation on every Muslim who meets certain criteria (e.g. has wealth above a certain threshold). A mere 2.5% of one's annual wealth is donated to those who are eligible, such as the poor, the needy or those in debt. It purifies one's wealth and carries many benefits for both the giver and the receiver. One benefit is it reduces the gap between the rich and poor, ensuring everyone has their basic needs met.
4. The Annual Fasting
Every year during the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food, drink and sexual relations. It serves as a spiritual purification, nurtures patience and self-restraint, and provides many health benefits.
5. The Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, in Saudi Arabia, must be performed once in a person's life, if they are physically and financially able. It occurs annually in the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, unifying people of every colour, race, status and age, as they join in worship of the One True God. All pilgrims wear simple and similar clothing, which strip away distinctions of class and culture, so that all stand equal before God. This great journey consists of many components, including sacrifices, travelling and praying at various sites. Such an experience is life altering and humbles a person, making them more patient and thankful.
@@johnbrzykcy3076 The Concept of Worship
Any action that Allah is pleased with.
Islam's concept of worship is not restricted to only the five pillars. Worship is an all-inclusive term for any actions that are pleasing to Allah. Everyday activities can become acts of worship by purifying one's intention and ensuring one's actions are in line with God's guidelines. Examples include smiling, being good to one's neighbours, supporting one's family, being honest, and even removing rubbish from the road.
It should be noted that Allah is not in need of anyone's worship, rather, we are in need of Him and our worship is for our benefit.
Conclusion
The above-mentioned aspects of faith and acts of worship make up the essence of Islam. When practised, Islam fulfils the spiritual, physical, psychological and social needs of all people, and is a practical and rational way of life. Furthermore, it is the only way of life which is accepted by God Almighty, and the only path that leads to everlasting Paradise.
"Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do."Quran 16:97.
Dr. Brown , I ‘m so happy to see & hope u will guide others through ur beautiful story ,thank u so much
Paul , u r always making our days with ur beautiful people & ur amazing conversations
Blessings & prayers for both of u amen 🤲🏻🌺🌺
I pray may Allah grant dr brown jannah. Allah is great and most merciful.
Alhamdullilah, great conversation
This was Fascinating. Thanks Paul.
It has been quite a few times, I’ve heard Mr. Brown’s story, he’s a blessed scholar of Islam so does Mr. Paul William may Allah bless you both. Whenever I hear the story of Mr. Brown conversion story uncontrollable tears trickle down my eyes.
Nice to see Dr. Brown here. It's truth. No one can be guided if ALLAH (SWT) didn't guide
Big fan of Dr Brown's work. Just ordered more of his work. Br Paul.... ur raising levels. Thank u for this video. Jzk
May Allah reward you both for your efforts. You guys are appreciated and I thank Allah for this.
We are waiting for the translation into Arabic.
Dr.. Brown has a participation in Huda Islamic Channel in partnership with a number of Muslim preachers such as Dr. Asim Al-Hakim, Sheikh Mufti Menk, Dr. Muhammad Salah, Dr. Zakir Naik and Dr. Yusuf Estes and Wasim Kempson
Brilliant discussion. I really enjoyed watching this. I listened to Dr Lawrence long time ago and MashahAllah he is very wise. May Allah increase our knowledge and iman.
No exaggeration, this is a must watch by EVERYONE regardless their beliefs. Thanks so much Paul! And Dr Brown may Allah Almighty reward you with Aljannah, ameen.
ماشاء اللّٰه!
May Allah bless both of you.
The sound of azan in the background is so beautiful...!
Dr Laurence may Allah reward you for your efforts and for all the good you do to sober up people and challenge them to start thinking and use their intellect! Intellect and reason will eventually prevail, it is inevitable! All these corrupted so-called religions and atheism invented by evil people to control the world and enjoy a comfortable life will eventually disappear and only absolute obedience to God and his will (Islam) will remain!
A very useful discussion. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot Mr Williams for your effort. God bless you and Dr Brown.
بارك الله فيكما. 👍👍
Wowww.. i want to have Dr. Brown's books and read them!
From Indonesia
Miracles are nothing to Allah. Dr Brown story about his daughter is proof Islam is the religion of truth. Mashallah.
@@BaldTom when it comes to war, especially innocent people dying, raped murdered, killed, this is a human problem, Allah gave us free will.
@@BaldTom Allah knows and Allah knew it will happen but it’s not Allah who does it , we have free will, we treat each other bad, we don’t feed the poor, we kill each other He knows He knew and He is aware , He warned us to be good and do good
@@BaldTom that's the actions of man. Not God's will. Injustices like that is primarily why hell exists, the eternal abode where the perpetrators of the yemen crisis, namely Saudi Arabia, Iran, the US, et Al, will ultimately perish therein.
@@BaldTom evil comes from the hands of MAN. MAN never holds himself accountable for the injustices he commits, but instead, blames God. Yet when goodness comes to him, he takes full credit.
@@BaldTom give me evidence that claims Allah created evil, according to the Islamic framework. *NOT* according to your insignificant, ignorant opinion.
It was Dr. Laurence B. Brown style of writing in his books Mis'Goded and God'ed, that craved my enthusiasm in speaking to my peers about the beauty of Islam in relation to comparative religion.
I went to Starbucks and took a corner in order to watch and listen to this video attentively. Thank you Paul.
I liked the argument in minute 53. Scientists discovered that the universe began by a big bang. Atheists concurred. The big bang is an explosion. It should create chaos. instead, it ended up producing order, life, laws, sophistication, variation, habitable world. somebody must have stepped in. Dr. Laurence Brown added that this argument is mentioned in The Quran including the big bang.
salam paul end dr laurence B brown nice dawah mashallah.i from france
Thank to professor Paul williams. and Dr laurence b brown.
Dr laurence. made a good points that made my day!
Paul you are bringing an excellent guidance for all of us, May Allah reward you in this dunya and Akhira Ameen.
Brother Paul May Allah bless you and reward you, pushing that great islamic content, reminds me of hadith bukhari 3011.. brother doing his most mashallah. More than lots of born-muslims.
I love dr L Brown
I love sir paul williams
Deeply debted
And God loves you !!
*WOW !! Awesome to see two great gentlemen and scholars having an absolutely great interaction.*
It's a absolute pleasure to hear Dr. Lawrence. May Allah bless him with healthy life
Ameen
I love you Br. Paul may Allah rewards you for all the great effort you do. And also Dr. Brown, may Allah give him the strength and support.
Paul, you are doing such an amazing job, may Allah bestow his mercy and blessings on you for your effort in spreading the truth, the only religion that make sense and can explain everything from atom to the universe and everything in between.
We want to see more distilled wisdom
@@srnp0007 salty nosey atheist😂😂😂
Thank dr.brown
ALLAH BLESS YOU 🤲🤲🤲❤
Tears on my eyes when going through Dr. Brown’s moment when he prayed to God.... Allahu Akbar!....
Today I subscribed to your channel brother Paul. I don’t want to miss any of your future videos. So informative and you are really doing a great job. May Allah reward you for your great efforts to promote Islam in such fascinating and informative way. I wish non-Muslims can access your videos and benefit from the content.
Welcome aboard! ❤️🙏
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"It's the difference between seeking the Truth"
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16:20
"Truth is often sacrificed to convenience."
- Dr. Laurence B. Brown
Thank you brother Paul and your humble guest for this beautiful and interesting video, and may God reward you well in both lifes for this good work. In my opinion, atheism could lead to no fear of divine judgement, to doing evil, to no respect and hate of others, to transgression and oppression of others. Nice continuation. Your fun from Morocco.
Great interview.
Please interview Sheikh Muhammad Tim Humble in future
A superb interview. Absolutely fascinated by Dr Brown's story. Goosebump all over hearing about his prayer regarding his daughter being answered so quickly. SubhanAllah.
"If Allah means for a person to you know be guided in the direction, Allah will guide him with or without you. " What a conclusion! Beautiful video. Thanks brother Paul.
Finally, Dr. Brown appeared again. Thank you Blogging Theology for inviting him.
Great interview, and interviewing skills too.
Convert stories humble me. This shows that this naimah is for truly thinking individuals. Masha'Allah
Thank you Paul, this was really thought provoking especially dr Laurence explanation of the laws of thermodynamics which links with divine intervention ... very interesting 👍🏽
No doctor i think longer videos make more sense , hence i enjoyed a lot. Thank you both for your time and effort.
It is the difference between seeking convenience and seeking the TRUTH.That is a powerful statement.Thank you bro Paul for this terrific intellectual interview.
We need more books/TV programmes for our children and youth refuting atheism
he used to come frequently in The Deen Show with brother Eddie redzovic