PROPHET MUHAMMAD (pbuh) IN THE BIBLE
PROPHET MUHAMMAD (pbuh) IN THE BIBLE
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the Old Testament:
The Qur’an mentions in Surah Al-Araf chapter 7 verse 157:
"Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find mentioned in their own (scriptures) in the law and the Gospel".
1.
MUHAMMAD (PBUH) PROPHESISED IN THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY:
Almighty God speaks to Moses in Book of Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 18:
"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and I will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."
The Christians say that this prophecy refers to Jesus (pbuh) because Jesus (pbuh) was like Moses (pbuh). Moses (pbuh) was a Jew, as well as Jesus (pbuh) was a Jew. Moses (pbuh) was a Prophet and Jesus (pbuh) was also a Prophet.
If these two are the only criteria for this prophecy to be fulfilled, then all the Prophets of the Bible who came after
Moses (pbuh) such as Solomon, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Malachi, John the Baptist, etc. (pbut) will
fulfill this prophecy since all were Jews as well as prophets.
However, it is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who is like Moses (pbuh):
i)
Both had a father and a mother, while Jesus (pbuh) was born miraculously without any male intervention.
[Mathew 1:18 and Luke 1:35 and also Al-Qur'an 3:42-47]
ii)
Both were married and had children. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not marry nor had children.
iii)
Both died natural deaths. Jesus (pbuh) has been raised up alive. (4:157-158)
Muhammad (pbuh) is from among the brethren of Moses (pbuh). Arabs are brethren of Jews. Abraham (pbuh) had two sons: Ishmail and Isaac (pbut). The Arabs are the descendants of Ishmail (pbuh) and the Jews are the descendants of Isaac (pbuh).
Words in the mouth:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was unlettered and whatever revelations he received from Almighty God he repeated them verbatim.
"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."
[Deuteronomy 18:18]
iv)
Both besides being Prophets were also kings i.e. they could inflict capital punishment. Jesus (pbuh) said, "My kingdom is not of this world." (John 18:36).
v)
Both were accepted as Prophets by their people in their lifetime but Jesus (pbuh) was rejected by his
people. John chapter 1 verse 11 states, "He came unto his own, but his own received him not."
iv)
Both brought new laws and new regulations for their people. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not bring any new laws. (Mathew 5:17-18).
2.
It is Mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy chapter 18:19
"And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not harken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him."
3.
Muhammad (pbuh) is prophesised in the book of Isaiah:
It is mentioned in the book of Isaiah chapter 29 verse 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."
When Archangel Gabrail commanded Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Iqra - "Read", he replied, "I am not learned".
4.
prophet Muhammad (pbuh) mentioned by name in the old testament:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name in the Song of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16:
"Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Muhammadim Zehdoodeh wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem."
"His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters
of Jerusalem."
In the Hebrew language im is added for respect. Similarely im is added after the name of Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) to make it Muhammadim. In English translation they have even translated the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as "altogether lovely", but in the Old Testament in Hebrew, the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is yet present.
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the New Testament:
Al-Qur'an Chapter 61 Verse 6:
"And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me and giving glad tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.' But when he came to them with clear signs, they said, 'This is evident sorcery!' "
All the prophecies mentioned in the Old Testament regarding Muhammad (pbuh) besides applying to the Jews also hold good for the Christians.
1.
John chapter 14 verse 16:
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever."
2.
Gospel of John chapter 15 verse 26:
"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which
proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me."
3.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 7:
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not
come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you".
"Ahmed" or "Muhammad" meaning "the one who praises" or "the praised one" is almost the translation of the
Greek word Periclytos. In the Gospel of John 14:16, 15:26, and 16:7. The word 'Comforter' is used in the English translation for the Greek word Paracletos which means advocate or a kind friend rather than a comforter.
Paracletos is the warped reading for Periclytos. Jesus (pbuh) actually prophesised Ahmed by name. Even the
Greek word Paraclete refers to the Prophet (pbuh) who is a mercy for all creatures.
Some Christians say that the Comforter mentioned in these prophecies refers to the Holy Sprit. They fail to realise
that the prophecy clearly says that only if Jesus (pbuh) departs will the Comforter come. The Bible states that the
Holy Spirit was already present on earth before and during the time of Jesus (pbuh), in the womb of Elizabeth, and again when Jesus (pbuh) was being baptised, etc. Hence this prophecy refers to none other than Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh).
4.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 12-14:
"I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is
come, he will guide you unto all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me".
The Sprit of Truth, spoken about in this prophecy referes to none other than Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
NOTE: All quotations of the Bible are taken from the King James Version
Sounds like your taking it the wrong way smoke!
Perhaps a bit too personal! As it doesn't actually say anywhere that Jesus is better or less important than mohammad. In fact, jesus is very important in my life and I love him very dearly! And I suppose the confusion comes when we believe Mohammad to be the last prophet and therefore by default the most important human figure in a muslims life. (although definately not in history or under God)
However, we do love Jesus very dearly! And take his teachings from the Bible. Just today I was talking to a muslim sister about the bible and some of the passages Red Pope wrote on the other site.
BTW I was baptised catholic! And therefore Jesus is closer to my heart then most other muslims because I grew up with loving him. And that love has not left me in the slightest.
Ok lets say Prophet Muhammad was indeed mentioned in the bible (i have never come across this and this is the first time i'm reading about such a thing) what difference does it make? Each prophet came to do one thing and that is bring the word of God to the people. why cant we just leave it at that..is this some sort of my prophet is better then your prophet thing?
In the entire post above the only message i got was that Muhammad was mentioned in the bible so he must be the ONE...and Jesus is just another one of the many prophets that came and went. Me as a catholic am i supposed to sit back and take this lightly? When you compare the foundation of my beliefs to things like Jesus didnt marry and have kids or he didnt have a natural father and he didnt bring any new laws or was rejected by his people etc etc this is totally not acceptable by me.
IF this is not a Dating site...so then this better not be a Religious site either and all religious topics should be posted elsewhere. Please stop angering people like me with topics like this. I can sit on the net and search high and low about things to say about Islam and Prophet Muhammed but whats the point in it?
Bottom line please DO NOT COMPARE MUHAMMAD WITH JESUS.
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the veil is stopping integration into the west. Oh my Gosh!!!!
smoke I think the reason he posted this above
Is because it clearly states in an a hadith that the Prophet Mohammad was mentioned in the Quran.
and for muslims this is proof that Mohammad was mentioned by God and is one of his Prophets.
And so it is very important to muslims.. hence the reason they try to look in the bible and see where he is mentioned.
However, so far it is just opinions and not based on anything substantial. (edit) opinions as to where exactly he is mentioned in the modern day bible I mean.
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ok seriously i always try to avoid talking on religious subjects but who really cares who's name was mentioned where man...stop comparing Muhammad with Jesus. I'm sick and tired of people comparing Islam with Christians. Its our freaking belief that Jesus is the Son of God...let us believe it. Go practice your religion in peace and leave us in peace too. Dont come to public forums and tell us what we should believe coz YOU think what Islam tells u is the whole truth and nothing but the truth , i believe what is written in the bible is the truth and i'm HAPPY. I see no point in pointing out things like Muhammad was married with Kids and Jesus was not...or that other prophets died of natural causes and Jesus didnt..
Why dont u people compare Islam to Hinduism or something else? The same way muslims dont like the world saying things about Muhammad same way I DONT LIKE ANYONE SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT JESUS. grrrrrrrrr i'm going to cool off now.
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
Awww that little girl is so cute in her little hijab.. MashAllah.
Actually I feel great. Just trying to avoid all the rude and inconsiderate posters on QL from dragging me down with them lol.
Honestly, I can't believe some of these people can actually read!!! Everything is a joke for them and nothing is taken seriously.
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I'm sorry to tell all the muslims that none of this holds any hard facts!
I mean it is just some bible verses that some "writers" in Islam (not neccessarily scholars) have written in trying to prove that Prophet Mohammad is in the bible.
From what I have heard from scholars is that we have no way of looking at the modern day bible and knowing what verses talk about Prophet mohammad pbuh because according to Islam the bible has been changed from its original form.
Which to post happy happy's question is the reason God has written many books. Apparantly it is all in his divine plan that he knew people would change his books and twist his words ... And that is why the Quran is promised as the final and complete book.
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y no one discuss abt this??...
interesting
but why would god make 2 books?
and not just keep it simple
one truth in one book?