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THE AMAZING PROPHECIES OF

MUHAMMAD in the BIBLE
Twenty-Eight Proofs from the Bible
of Muhammad’s Prophethood
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The Clear Religion Series - Part 5
Excerpted from Who Deserves to Be Worshipped
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Majed S. Al-Rassi
Edited by Ann Ronayne
Revised 2019

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NO DOUBT THIS LIFE IS AN EXAMINATION
WHICH NEEDS YOUR FULL CONSIDERATION
AS TO WHAT YOU WILL TAKE TO
YOUR FINAL DESTINATION
ONLY TRUE BELIEF AND GOOD DEEDS ARE
YOUR WAY TO SALVATION

(Muhammad Sherif)
 CONTENTS

HONORIFIC PHRASES IN THIS BOOK 3

ABOUT THE WORD ‘LORD’ 3

ABOUT THE WORD ‘ALLAH’ 4

INTRODUCTION 5

MUHAMMAD (BPUH) IN THE BIBLE 7

THE MAIN ATTRIBUTES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S PROFILE IN THE BIBLE

9
1. His name 9
2. His characteristics 10
3. The location from which he was to emerge 27
4. The message to be revealed through him 29
5. Fulfilment of prophecies which he foretold 31
6. The time when he was to appear 33
7. The unique proof 36
8. The lack of warnings from previous prophets 36
9. The consistency between Muhammad’s and Jesus’ teachings 37

THIS IS IT 40

A WHISPER 41

HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM 44

BEST DECISION THEY EVER MADE 49

Other Muslims who were formerly Christians 57
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BIBLIOGRAPHY 59

APPENDIX 60

GLOSSARY OF ISLAMIC TERMS 62

HONORIFIC PHRASES IN THIS BOOK

(the Exalted): used after the mention of God/Allah to express:

Glorified and Exalted is He
(bpuh): Blessings and peace be upon him; used after mention of the
Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh): Peace be upon him; used after mention of any prophet or after
mention of Angel Gabriel
(May Allah be pleased with her): used after mention of a
female Companion of the Prophet

ABOUT THE WORD ‘LORD’

T heoriginal
word lord in English has several related meanings. The
meaning is ‘master’ or ‘ruler’, and in this sense it is
often used to refer to human beings: ‘the lord of the mansion’ or ‘Lord
So-and-So’ (in the United Kingdom, for example). The word Lord
with a capital L is used in the lexicon of Islam to refer to the One and
Only God—Allah. In Islam, there is no ambiguity about the meaning
of this word. While it is true that one may occasionally use the word
lord (whether capitalized or not) to refer to a human being, in Islamic
discourse the reference of this term is always clear from the context.
Whereas for Christians, Hindus and other polytheists, the word Lord
with a capital L may refer to Allah, to Jesus or to some imagined
deity, for Muslims, there can be no plurality of meaning. Allah alone
is the Lord, and the Lord is Allah—not Jesus, not Rama, not any other
being.
ABOUT THE WORD ‘ALLAH’

A lthough the English word ‘God’ has often been used

interchangeably in this book with the word Allah, there is a
difference. ‘Allah’ is the word in Arabic that is translated as ‘God’.
However, ‘Allah’ has a much more precise meaning than ‘God’.
‘Allah’ is not merely an Arabic term for the word ‘god’. Instead, the
root word of the word ‘Allah’ is ilah, which means ‘a god’. There are
countless numbers of made-up ‘gods’, but only One True God worthy
of worship, Whose name is Allah. The word ‘Allah’ literally means
‘the worshipped’, or ‘the God’. Allah is, thus, the proper name for the
only Being that is worthy of worship in truth, the True Creator of the
universe. By saying ‘Allah’, Muslims are, in essence, negating every
other entity which people wrongfully worship, while affirming
worship to Him alone. The name ‘Allah’ is how God Almighty has
referred to Himself in the Quran, and how Prophet Muhammad
(blessings and peace be upon him) also referred to Him. Therefore, in
this work, the term ‘Allah’ will often be used in reference to this One
and Only God Who is worthy of worship.
INTRODUCTION

E very individual is born into a religious environment that is not

necessarily in accordance with his or her choice; children are
raised to follow the religion or ideology of their family, society, or
culture. Even as new-born babies, they are assigned either the religion
of their family or the ideology of the state; in some countries, the
child’s assigned religion is even recorded on the birth certificate. By
the time individuals reach their teens, they have usually accepted the
beliefs of their parents or their particular society. Since these beliefs
have come to feel normal to them, they may give no thought to
examining and possibly changing them.
However, individuals often encounter, or are exposed to, various
beliefs and ideologies throughout the course of their lives, leading
many to question long-held beliefs, traditions, or philosophical ideas.
They begin to question the validity of their own beliefs. Seekers of
truth often reach a point of confusion, especially upon realizing that
the believers of every religion, sect, ideology, and philosophy claim to
profess the one and only truth.
Amongst these beliefs is the one which Christians hold against
Muhammad (bpuh), the Prophet of Islam, that he is not a true
Messenger of God (Allah, the Exalted).
Simply and logically, this book sheds light on biblical proofs that
Muhammad (bpuh) is a true prophet of Allah, whose prophethood was
foretold by the prophet who preceded him: Jesus (pbuh).
Before we proceed, here is a reminder that when beginning the
search for the true religion, one should keep in mind the following
four things:
Firstly, Allah has given us the ability and the intellect to discover
the answer to this crucial question, which is also a life-changing
decision: What is the true religion?
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Secondly, Allah, the Most Compassionate, has not left us to go

astray without any guidance. Indeed, He sent us prophets with
scriptures to show us the right path.
Thirdly, we should always remember the underlying reason for this
search: the everlasting life to come depends upon adopting the true
religion in this life. This should be our ultimate motivation and a
driving force to keep us searching until we are completely satisfied.1
Fourthly, we can only determine the true path and make a rational
and correct decision if we willingly put aside all the emotions and
prejudices which often blind us to reality.
With this short introduction, I leave you to peruse this book
Kind regards,
Majed S. Al-Rassi
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e-mail: [email protected]

1 The Bible, in its present form, confirms that seeking the truth is the main
cause for salvation. In John 8:32, it has been stated, “and you will know
the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Muslims believe that the
existing versions of the Bible contain elements of the original true
message, although it has been altered significantly over time.
MUHAMMAD (BPUH) IN THE BIBLE2

A llah, the Most Kind and Wise, did not leave the followers of
Jesus (pbuh) to disagree forever; He sent Prophet Muhammad
(bpuh) to reveal the facts and resolve the perceived mysteries or points
of great division. Those who believe in the Bible should know that it
includes nearly thirty prophecies about the coming of Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) as a prophet for all people, and these ultimately
prove the truth of the religion which he came with (namely, Islam).
Hence, if the Bible (or another scripture) contains apparent
prophecies about the coming of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh), then
there is nothing unusual or objectionable in referring to such
prophecies.
Describing true believers amongst the followers of Moses and
Jesus (peace be upon them), the Quran has stated:

{Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet,3 whom

they find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel, who
enjoins upon them what is right and forbids them what is wrong, and
makes lawful for them the good things and prohibits for them the evil,
and relieves them of their burden and the shackles which were upon

2 This chapter was compiled from Muhammad in the Bible by Dr Jamal

Badawi and What the Bible Says about Muhammad by Ahmed Deedat.
3 Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) was illiterate; he could neither read nor
write. No human had ever taught him a word. The wisdom behind his
unlettered status is to repel false accusations that the Quran was written
or authored by Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) himself. It should be noted
that there were no Arabic-language Bibles in existence in the 7th century
CE, when Muhammad (bpuh) lived and preached. Indeed, Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) was educated through the Quran, which was revealed
to him by His Creator and which contained things that no other human
being could have known. Additionally, the Messenger of Allah (bpuh)
was the best of humanity in every aspect of his character, including his
intellectual skills.
8 The amazing prophecies of Muhammad in the Bible

them. So they who have believed in him, honoured him, supported

him and followed the light which was sent down with him—it is those
who will be the successful.} (Quran 7: 157)4

The original Bible given to Prophets Moses and Jesus (peace be

upon them) contained a complete profile and clear prophecies of the
coming of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh). Even in its present form(s),
the Bible still contains many such prophecies. Quoting Prophet Jesus
(pbuh), the Quran has stated:

{And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said: O children of

Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what
came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a
messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad. But when he
came to them with clear evidences, they said: This is obvious magic.}
(Quran 61: 6)

4 The translations of the meanings of the Quranic verses in this book have
been taken from Saheeh International, The Quran: Arabic Text with
Corresponding English Meanings. Please note that any quotation in this
book from the Quran is the translation that we feel has the closest
meaning to its original Arabic. The translation is not the Quran itself.
THE MAIN ATTRIBUTES OF PROPHET
MUHAMMAD’S PROFILE IN THE BIBLE

T hein themainBible,
elements in Prophet Muhammad’s profile, as depicted
are the following eight:
1) His name
2) His characteristics
3) The location from which he was to emerge
4) The message to be revealed through him
5) The fulfilment of prophecies which he foretold
6) The time when he was to appear
7) The unique proof
8) The consistency between Muhammad’s and Jesus’ teachings

1. His name
Proof 1: Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) is mentioned by name in ten
places in the Gospel of Barnabas.
Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) is mentioned by name in ten places in
the Gospel of Barnabas, in Chapters 39, 41, 44, 54, 55, 97, 112, 136,
165, and 220.5 Consider the following explicit quote from Chapter
165:
The disciples answered: O Master, who shall that man be of
whom you speak, who shall come into the world? Jesus
answered with joy of heart: He is Muhammad; Messenger of
God, and when he comes into the world, even as the rain
makes the earth to bear fruit when for a long time it has not
rained, even so shall he be occasion of good works among

5 The Gospel of Barnabas is not included in either the Protestant or

Catholic Bible.
10 The amazing prophecies of Muhammad in the Bible

men, through the abundant mercy which he shall bring. For he

is a white cloud full of the mercy of God, which mercy God
shall sprinkle upon the faithful like rain.
It is a fact that the Trinitarian church has done its utmost to
obliterate all existing copies of the Gospel of Barnabas and to either
hide it from the masses or to label it a forgery.

2. His characteristics
Moses (pbuh) reported that God told him:
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their
brothers.6 And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall
speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not
listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself
will require it of him. (Deuteronomy 18:18-19)
So the coming prophet will have three characteristics, which are
discussed in further detail below:
― He will be like Moses (pbuh).
― He will descend from the Ishmaelites, the brothers of the
Israelites.
― He will say what God instructs him to say (for God will put
“words in his mouth”).

Proof 2: Is like Moses (pbuh).

As explained in A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding
Islam:

6 When these words were spoken, they were addressed to the Israelites.
The most notable ‘brothers’ of Israelites (Jews, the descendants of
Abraham through his second son Isaac) are the Ishmaelites (Arabs, the
descendants of Abraham through his first son Ishmael).
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There were hardly any two prophets who were as similar as

Prophets Moses and Muhammad (bpuh). Both were given a
comprehensive law and code of life. Both encountered their
enemies and were victorious in miraculous ways. Both were
accepted as prophets and statesmen. Both migrated following
conspiracies to assassinate them. Analogies between Moses
and Muhammad overlook not only the above similarities, but
other crucial ones as well. These include the natural birth, the
family life, and the death of Moses and Muhammad (bpuh)
but not that of Jesus. Moreover, Jesus was regarded by his
followers as the Son of God and not exclusively as a prophet
of God, as Moses and Muhammad (bpuh) were and as
Muslims believe Jesus was. So, this prophecy refers to
Muhammad (bpuh) and not to Jesus, because Muhammad
(bpuh) is more like Moses than Jesus [is].7
Some people believe that this prophecy refers to Prophet Jesus
(pbuh), but this cannot be true. The following eight points of
comparison among Prophets Moses (pbuh), Muhammad (bpuh), and
Jesus (pbuh) demonstrate that Prophet Jesus (pbuh) does not fit this
particular prophecy. This comparison is self-evident; it clarifies the
identity of the prophet who was to come after Moses (pbuh).

Birth
The birth of Jesus (pbuh) was miraculous. According to Christian
and Muslim beliefs, he was miraculously born of the Virgin Mary.8

7 Ibrahim, A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, 34.

8 In the Gospel of Matthew 1:18:
When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph [the carpenter],
before they came together she was found to be with child from the
Holy Spirit.
Luke tells us that when the good news of the birth of a holy son was
announced to her:
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However, both Moses (pbuh) and Muhammad (bpuh) were born in the
usual manner, as a result of the physical association of man and
woman. Therefore, Jesus is not like Moses, but Muhammad (bpuh) is
like Moses.

Parents
Moses had a father and a mother, and so did Muhammad (bpuh).
Jesus, however, had only a mother and no human father. Therefore,
Jesus is not like Moses, but Muhammad (bpuh) is.

Marital status
Both Moses (pbuh) and Muhammad (bpuh) got married and had
children. There is no record of a marriage and offspring in the case of
Jesus (pbuh). Therefore, Jesus is not like Moses, but Muhammad
(bpuh) is.

Death
Both Moses (pbuh) and Muhammad (bpuh) died due to natural
causes and were buried. The end of the mission of Jesus (pbuh) on
Earth was unusual: being raised up to the heavens, according to
Islamic belief, and being crucified, resurrected, and then raised up,
according to Christian belief.9 According to Christians, Jesus died for
the sins of the world, but Moses did not have to die for the sins of the

Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And
the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and
the power of the Most High will overshadow you;” (Luke 1:34-35)
The noble Quran confirms the miraculous birth of Jesus in noble and
sublime terms. See al-Rassi, Eleven Facts about Jesus and His Mother
(Mary) in Islamic Teachings. It should be noted that it is not necessary
for Allah to plant a seed in any human or animal; he merely wills it, and
it comes into being. This is the correct view of the conception and birth
of Jesus.
9 This subject is discussed in al-Rassi, Is Original Sin a Fact?
 The main attributes of Prophet Muhammad’s profile in the Bible 13

world. He and Muhammad (bpuh) died due to natural causes.

Therefore, Jesus is not like Moses, but Muhammad (bpuh) is.

Prophethood
Jesus was regarded by later Christians as the Son of God and not as
a prophet of God (Allah), as Moses and Muhammad (bpuh) were.
Therefore, Jesus is not like Moses, but Muhammad (bpuh) is.

Acceptance/rejection of prophethood
Moses and Muhammad (bpuh) initially met with resistance and
scepticism, but they both were eventually accepted by their own
people, during their lifetimes, as prophets and leaders. This was not
the case with Jesus.
When Moses learned of a plot to kill him, he left Egypt and went to
Madyan, where he was welcomed and reassured by Jethro. After
returning to Egypt later, Moses led the Jews out of Egypt to escape
Pharaoh and his soldiers. There is no doubt that the Jews caused
endless trouble for Moses as they wandered in the wilderness—one
significant lapse was their worship of the golden calf—but ultimately,
the Jews, as a nation, acknowledged Moses as a Messenger of Allah
who was sent to them.
The Arabs made Muhammad’s life terribly difficult during the first
ten years of his mission, and he suffered very badly at their hands.
After thirteen years of preaching in Makkah, he left his hometown of
Makkah upon learning of a plot to kill him. He went to Yathrib, later
called Madinah, and before his death, the Arab nation in general
acknowledged him as a Messenger of Allah (bpuh).
In contrast, the Christian Gospels clearly confirm that with the
exception of a few followers, Jesus (pbuh) was rejected by his people
(the Israelites) throughout his lifetime. According to the Bible, “He
[Jesus] came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.”
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(John 1:11) Even today, after 2,000 years, his own people—the
Jews—on the whole still reject him. Thus, from this aspect, Jesus is
not like Moses, but Muhammad (bpuh) is.

Confrontation of the enemy

Moses encountered his enemies (the Pharaoh’s army), who sought
to destroy him and his followers before they could escape to the Red
Sea. Muhammad (bpuh) also encountered his enemies (the pagan
Arabs), who sought in several battles to destroy him and his followers.
No such encounter was reported in the case of Jesus. On the contrary,
Jesus was reported to have commanded his disciple Simon Peter to put
his sword back into its sheath when he attempted to defend Jesus at
the time of his arrest. From this aspect as well, Jesus is not like Moses,
but Muhammad (bpuh) is.

Moral and military victories

Moses’ encounter with his enemies ended with a military and
moral victory. His enemies drowned, and Moses and his followers
were saved.
Muhammad’s encounters with his enemies also ended with his
final military and moral victory over them. He and his followers re-
entered the city of Makkah, the centre of plotting against him.
Impressed with his truthfulness and magnanimity, the great majority
of his former enemies chose to become Muslims and his ardent
supporters. Jesus’ victory against his enemies was only a moral
victory, which did not involve an immediate military victory over
them. Therefore, Jesus is not like Moses, but Muhammad (bpuh) is.
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MOSES MUHAMMAD JESUS

Birth normal normal miraculous

mother mother mother, no

Parents
and father and father human father

married, married, unmarried,

Marital status
children children no children

ascended to
normal, normal, heaven, will
Death
buried buried return to
Earth

Prophethood (in
seen as a seen as a seen as the
the eyes of
followers)
prophet prophet son of God

Accepted by
those he was sent yes yes mostly no
to?

Confronted
yes yes no
enemies?

Moral, military
yes yes no
victories?

Table 1: Comparison of characteristics among Prophets Moses,

Muhammad and Jesus (peace be upon them all).
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Conclusion
Given these eight points of comparison among Moses (pbuh),
Jesus (pbuh) and Muhammad (bpuh), the rational conclusion is that
Muhammad (bpuh) is the prophet referred to in Deuteronomy 18:18,
“like you (Moses).”

Proof 3: Descends from the Ishmaelites, the brothers of the

Israelites.
The two prophets, Muhammad (bpuh) and Moses (pbuh), were
descended from two brothers, Ishmael and Isaac, respectively. To
elaborate, Abraham (pbuh) had two wives: Sarah and Hagar. Hagar
bore Abraham his first son, Ishmael (pbuh),10 and then Sarah bore him
Isaac (pbuh).11 Ishmael became the grandfather of the Arab nation,
and Isaac became the grandfather of the Jewish nation. The prophet
who was foretold was to come not from the Jews (the Israelites) but
from their brethren, the Ishmaelites. Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) is a
descendant of Ishmael; hence he is that prophet.
Isaiah 42 refers to the ‘servant’ of God (42:1), His ‘chosen’ (42:1),
and His ‘messenger’ (42:19). Isaiah 42:11 mentions that the ‘chosen’
one was from the descendants of Kedar. Who was Kedar?
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, named in the
order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael; and
Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam. (Genesis 25:13)
So Kedar was the second son of Ishmael, and Islamic teachings tell
us that they both were ancestors of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh).12

10 See Genesis 16:15.

11 See Genesis 21:2-3.
12 Isaiah 42:1-8 reads:
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul
delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to
the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it
 The main attributes of Prophet Muhammad’s profile in the Bible 17

Isaiah 42 prophesies the ‘chosen’ one (Isaiah 42:1), whose mission

of prophethood would be for all the nations; this fits only Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh), whose mission was for all nations, unlike the
Hebrew prophets, whose missions were limited to Israel:
...he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint
or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth;
and the coastlands wait for his law. (Isaiah 42:3-4)
Let the desert and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that
Kedar inhabits; (Isaiah 42:11)

Proof 4: Says what God instructs him to say.

Allah, the Almighty, put His words into the mouth of Muhammad
(bpuh) by sending the angel Gabriel (pbuh) to convey the exact words
he should repeat to the people. The words were not his own, since
they did not come from his own thoughts. To clarify, when teaching a
language, if the teacher asks a student to read or repeat after him, is he
not putting foreign words into the student’s mouth?
The words of the noble Quran were revealed in an identical
manner.

heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly
burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth
justice. He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has
established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law.
Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched
them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who
gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: “I
am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by
the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people,
a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out
the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in
darkness. I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no
other, nor my praise to carved idols.
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History tells us that Muhammad (bpuh) was forty years of age at

that time. One night during the month of Ramadan, he was in a cave
some three miles north of the city of Makkah. In the cave, the
archangel Gabriel (pbuh) commanded him in his mother tongue: Iqra
(which may be translated as: read, proclaim, or recite)!
Muhammad (bpuh) was terrified; in his bewilderment, he replied
that he was illiterate. The angel commanded him a second time, with
the same result. For the third time, the angel uttered the same
command. This time, Muhammad (bpuh) grasped that what was
required from him was to repeat and to recite, so he repeated the
words as they were put into his mouth:

{Recite in the name of your Lord Who created—created humankind

from a clinging substance. Recite, and your Lord is the most
Generous—Who taught by the pen—taught humankind that which it
knew not.} (Quran 96: 1-5)

As soon as the awe-inspiring angel departed, Muhammad (bpuh)

rushed back home, shaking in fear and sweating all over. He asked his
beloved wife, Khadeejah (may Allah be pleased with her), to cover
him up. He lay down, and she remained by him, calming him down
and comforting him. When he had regained his composure, he
described to her what he had seen and heard. She assured him that
Allah, the Exalted, would not allow anything terrible to happen to
him. During the next twenty-three years of his life, after being given
the prophethood, words were ‘put into his mouth’ in the same way,
and he uttered them. These words (verses) made an indelible
impression on his heart and mind, and as the volumes of the sacred
scripture (the noble Quran) grew, they were recorded on palm leaves,
on animal skins, and on the shoulder-blades of dead animals—as well
as in the hearts of his devoted disciples.
The words (revelation) were actually put into his mouth exactly as
foretold in the prophecy under discussion, “I will put my words in his
 The main attributes of Prophet Muhammad’s profile in the Bible 19

mouth.” (Deut. 18:18) In a similar quote, Jesus (pbuh) says of the

‘Paraclete’ who will come after him:
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the
truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever
he hears he will speak. (John 16:13)
As a scholar of comparative religions has said:
Neither the content of the revelation, nor its form, were of
Muhammad’s devising. Both were given by the angel, and
Muhammad’s task was only to repeat what he heard.13

Proof 5: Unlettered prophet.

Muhammad’s experience in the cave of Hira (later known as Jabal
an-Noor, the Mountain of Light) and his response to that first
revelation are the exact fulfilment of another Biblical prophecy. In
Isaiah 29:12, we read, “And when they give the book to one who
cannot read, saying, ‘Read this,’ he says, ‘I cannot read.’”
It is a well-known fact that Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) could not
read or write.14 He was described in the Quran as the unlettered
prophet.15 Allah has also said:

{Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a

revelation revealed, taught to him by one intense in strength.}
(Quran 53: 3-5)

Proof 6: Stammering lips.

13 Parrinder, World Religions, 472.

14 The wisdom behind this has been discussed in an earlier footnote.
15 {Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet, whom they
find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel... So believe
in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered prophet, who believes in
Allah and His words, and follow him that you may be guided.}
(Quran 7: 157-158)
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The Book of Isaiah explicitly mentions, “For with stammering lips

and another tongue will he speak to this people.” (Isaiah 28:11, KJV)
This verse correctly describes the ‘stammering lips’ of Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) reflecting the state of tension and concentration,
as well as of unfamiliarity, that he experienced at the times when he
was receiving revelation.

Proof 7: Revealed in sections.

A related fact is that the Quran was revealed in sections over a
span of twenty-three years. It is interesting to compare this with Isaiah
28, which speaks of the same thing:
For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line,
line upon line, here a little, there a little. (Isaiah 28:10)

Proof 8: Name of God.

Deuteronomy 18:19 reads, “And whoever will not listen to my
words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him.”
This prophecy in Deuteronomy mentions that this prophet will speak
the words of God, starting with the name of God. If we look at the
Quran, we will find that every chapter except Chapter 9 is preceded
by, or begins with, the phrase “In the name of God (Allah), Most
Gracious, Most Merciful.”
The very first passage of the Quran that was revealed to Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) reads:

{Recite in the name of your Lord Who created.} (Quran 96: 1)

Furthermore, Islam teaches people to start almost every action in

their daily lives with the words, “In the name of Allah, Most Gracious,
Most Merciful,” and this is in accordance with the teachings of
Prophet Muhammad (bpuh).
As mentioned earlier, the name ‘Allah’ is how Allah refers to
Himself in the Quran and how Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) always
 The main attributes of Prophet Muhammad’s profile in the Bible 21

referred to Him. To say, “In the name of Allah” is a far clearer

fulfilment of the prophecy “he shall speak in my name” than are other
common expressions such as “In the name of God” or “In the name of
the Father.”16

Other Biblical characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh)

An equally interesting and most revealing profile of Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) can be found in the 42nd chapter of the Book of
Isaiah. Let us examine some of the characteristics found there:

Proof 9: The “one in whom God’s soul delights” is called the

‘servant’ of God (42:1, 19), His ‘messenger’ (42:19) and His
‘chosen’ (42:1).
Translated into Arabic, these titles read: Abduhu, rasooluhu, and
al-mustafa. All the prophets were indeed slaves and elects of Allah,
yet no prophet in history has been universally called by these specific
titles, as Muhammad (bpuh) has been. The testimony of faith by
which a person enters into the fold of Islam reads, “I bear witness that
there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness
that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.”
Virtually the same formula is repeated five times a day during the
call to prayers, five times a day immediately before the beginning of
prayers, nine times a day during the minimum mandatory prayers, and
several more times if the Muslim performs additional recommended
prayers. The most common title used for Prophet Muhammad (bpuh),
from the beginning of his mission until today, is Rasool Allah (the
Messenger of Allah [bpuh]). The Quran has given him this title, and
during his lifetime, he was addressed as such by his followers. The

16 Referring to Allah (God) as ‘the Father’ is an example of the serious

distortions in the Bible. Allah has said about Himself:
{He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.}
(Quran 112: 3-4)
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voluminous collections of hadiths have been narrated typically in

these forms: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (bpuh) say...” or “The
Messenger of Allah (bpuh) said...” He has been described in the
Quran as “Allah’s slave” and “Allah’s Messenger.”

Proof 10: He will not grow faint or be discouraged until “he has
established justice in the earth” (42:4), “he shows himself mighty
against his foes” (42:13), and he “bring[s] forth justice to the
nations” (42:1).
While comparing the lives and missions of Jesus (pbuh) and
Muhammad (bpuh), it is clear that this verse talks about Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh). On more than one occasion, Jesus expressed how
disappointed he was to be rejected by the Israelites. Also, Jesus was
not present long enough to prevail over his enemies (beyond the moral
victory, which is common to all prophets).
On the other hand, we find no trace of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh)
being discouraged, even in the most critical moments of his mission.
In the space of one year, his beloved and supportive wife, Khadeejah
(May Allah be pleased with her) died after twenty-five years of
successful marriage; his uncle Abu Talib, who was instrumental in
protecting him from the fury of the pagan Arabs (in Makkah) also
died. These two tragedies were combined with the fact that his
followers constituted only a small persecuted and tortured group.
Under such trying circumstances, Muhammad (bpuh) went to the city
of Taif to invite people to Islam and to seek their support in his
struggle against paganism. He was rejected, mocked, and stoned until
his knees and feet bled. In spite of all this, he was never “discouraged”
(to use the term from Isaiah 42:4).
When the angel of mountains offered him the chance to retaliate by
destroying their city, he refused, in the hope that some of the
descendants of these wicked people would worship Allah, and indeed,
they did!
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After this bitter struggle, Muhammad (bpuh) “prevailed against his

enemies,” establishing a strong community of believers who indeed
brought “justice to the nations,”17 especially in the Persian and
Byzantine Empires. Many members of those nations were guided to
Islam, while others suffered defeats. As such, he was truly “a light for
the nations” and for the whole world as well.18

Proof 11: “He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it
heard in the street;” (42:2).
From the life history of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh), it is known
that he was described by these characteristics. Also, the Quran teaches
these characteristics, saying:

{And be moderate in your pace and lower your voice; indeed, the
most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys.} (Quran 31: 19)

Proof 12: “The coastlands wait for his law” (42:4).

The only prophet who came after this prophecy (made in Isaiah’s
time) with a complete and comprehensive code of law was Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh). The law that was revealed to him spread to all
corners of the earth, even to the remote islands and the farthest
deserts. Jesus did not bring a new law, but Muhammad (bpuh) did.

Proof 13: “My [God’s] glory I give to no other” (42:8).

The greatest glory a person receives from God (Allah) is to be
entrusted as His messenger to humankind and receive His glorious
revelation. Not only did this apply to Prophet Muhammad (bpuh), but
it applied to him uniquely as the last and final messenger and prophet
of Allah. Truly, Allah’s glory (revelation of scriptures) was not given,
and will not be given, to any other prophet after Muhammad (bpuh);

17 See Isaiah 42:1.

18 See Isaiah 49:6.
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he is the ‘seal’ of all prophets. After a letter or a message has been

written, folded and sealed, nothing further can be added to it. It has
been more than 1400 years since Muhammad (bpuh) was sent and the
Quran was revealed to him. Yet we hear of no genuine prophet having
the magnitude and influence on humanity to be compared with such
figures as Abraham (pbuh), Moses (pbuh), Jesus (pbuh), and
Muhammad (bpuh); nor do we hear about another post-Quranic glory
or holy book that has influenced humankind to such an extent.

Proof 14: A descendant of Ishmael (pbuh).

The person to come was connected with the Arabs, specifically
with the descendants of Ishmael (pbuh) who settled in Makkah and its
environs. Isaiah 42:11 leaves absolutely no doubt about the identity of
that prophet.
Let the desert and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that
Kedar inhabits; let the habitants of Sela [the rock] sing for joy, let
them shout from the top of the mountains.
According to the Book of Genesis (25:13), Kedar was the second
son of Ishmael. The best of the prophets from Ishmael’s descendants
is Muhammad (bpuh). His enemies (of his own clan), who were
misled by their leaders, or “mighty men” (as described in Isaiah
21:17), ultimately embraced Islam and were embraced by it. Indeed,
they had reason to “lift up their voice,” to “sing” praise of God, and to
“shout from the top of the mountains.”
This “shouting” is chanted annually, by multitudes of Muslims
from all over the world, from Mount Arafah and other places as part
of the annual rites of Hajj (pilgrimage):
Here I am [at Your command], O Allah. Here I am. Here I am.
There is no partner with you [in our worship]. Here I am at Your
command. Verily, yours is the praise, the blessings and
sovereignty. There is no partner besides you [in our worship].
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Proof 15: He will be sent “to open the eyes that are blind, to bring
out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit
in darkness.” (42:7)
Many of those who were opposed to the truth, and who fought
Muhammad (bpuh) bitterly, nevertheless ended up as the most devout
believers, with their blindness to the truth cured. Those who lived in
the darkness of an unholy life came to the light of truth through the
mission of Muhammad (bpuh).
No wonder the Quran describes itself as light manifest. Describing
the Quran, Allah has addressed Prophet Muhammad (bpuh):

{...[This is] a book which We have revealed to you [O Muhammad],

that you might bring humankind out of darknesses into the light by
permission of their Lord—to the path of the Exalted in Might, the
Praiseworthy.} (Quran 14: 1)

Proof 16: “Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the end of
the earth…” (42:10)
Another indication (other than the prophecy in Deuteronomy) is
that Isaiah ties the messenger connected with Kedar to “a new song”
to be sung to the Lord. (Isaiah 42:10-11) This new song may refer to a
new scripture in a language other than the language of the Israelite
scriptures. This interpretation seems consistent with a more explicit
mention of someone who will be speaking to people (including the
Israelites) in “a foreign tongue.” (Isaiah 28:11)
This explanation seems to fit closely with the verse that speaks of
the praise of God “from the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 24:16) Only in
the case of Islam do we find this prophecy realized in amazing
accuracy. In all corners of the earth, five times every day, the praise of
Allah and His last messenger, Muhammad (bpuh), is chanted from the
minarets of hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions, of mosques
around the world. Praising Abraham and his descendants, along with
Muhammad (bpuh) and his descendants, is a part of the five daily
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obligatory prayers; in addition, millions of devout Muslims praise

Allah and Muhammad (bpuh) frequently throughout the day.
The 42nd chapter of Isaiah is indeed a fascinating one. It is not a
casual or ambiguous reference to the Messenger of Allah (bpuh), who
was to come centuries later. It is instead a comprehensive profile
fitting only one person: Prophet Muhammad (bpuh). After all, the
chapter relates this profile to Kedar, son of Ishmael, and no other
descendant of Ishmael fits this description except Muhammad (bpuh).

Proof 17: Riding the camel.

Prophet Isaiah (pbuh) prophesied the coming of two leaders, whom
he metaphorically called ‘chariots’, one riding a donkey and another
riding a camel. “And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a
chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened
diligently with much heed.” (Isaiah 21:7, KJV)
Who are the “couple of horsemen”?
They are Jesus (pbuh) and Muhammad (bpuh). Let us examine the
proof:
Jesus fulfilled the riding of the donkey prophecy, which says, “And
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written.” (John
12:14)
The quote “just as it is written” is referring to Isaiah 21:7. It is
important to know that nowhere in the New Testament do we see
Jesus (pbuh) riding any camel. Nowhere in the New Testament do we
see any fulfilment of any kind about the prophecy of riding the camel.
When we look at Muhammad (bpuh), he rode camels many times
during his lifetime. Perhaps the most well-known incident is when he
migrated from Makkah to Madinah to escape the torture of the pagans.
When Muhammad (bpuh) rode into Madinah on his camel, the
members of each group/tribe wanted him to be in their own
neighbourhood. In order to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings, the
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Prophet (bpuh) released the reins of his camel so that it could walk
freely, and then he let it settle at the location chosen by Allah. This
wisdom from Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) solved the problem.
Now, the open questions to any Jewish rabbi, or Christian priest or
minister, are as follows:
• Where in the Bible do we see the fulfilment of the prophecy
about riding the camel?
• In the Bible, who was the prophet who rode the camel, thus
fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 21:7? The New Testament
fulfils the riding of the donkey prophecy (of John 12:14), and it
claims that it fulfilled only that prophecy. There is still an
unfulfilled prophecy in the New Testament regarding riding
the camel.
• If Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) was not the one who fulfilled
the remainder of the prophecy in Isaiah 21:7, then who was
that prophet?
These prophecies in the Old and New Testaments predict, in
unequivocal terms, the coming of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) and the
genuineness of his prophethood.

3. The location from which he was to emerge

Proof 18: Deuteronomy 33:1-2.
Deuteronomy 33:1-2 combines references to Moses (pbuh), Jesus
(pbuh), and Muhammad (bpuh). It speaks about God’s revelation
coming from Sinai, rising from Seir (probably the village of Sair near
Jerusalem) and shining forth from Paran. According to Genesis 21:21,
the wilderness of Paran was the place where Ishmael (pbuh) settled. In
other words, it was in Arabia, and specifically in Makkah.
Another sign of the prophet to come from Paran (Makkah) was that
he would come with “ten thousands of holy ones.” (Deuteronomy
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33:2) That was the same number of faithful who accompanied Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) to Makkah in his victorious, bloodless return to
his birthplace to destroy the remaining symbols of idolatry in the
Kaaba. The text says, “he shone forth from Mount Paran; he came
from the ten thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire19 at his right
hand.”
According to Islamic history, the city of Makkah (Paran) was
liberated by Prophet Muhammad’s 10,000 troops.
If Muhammad (bpuh), who liberated the city of Paran with 10,000
believing men (“holy ones”), was not the one who fulfilled this
Biblical prophecy and ended the worship of the 365 gods (in the form
of idols), then who was that prophet? Is there another prophet who
marched upon Makkah with this exact same number of men? The
historical answer is: Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) is the only prophet
whom this prophecy fits perfectly.

Proof 19: Habakkuk 3:3.

Habakkuk 3:3 speaks of God (God’s help) coming from Teman (an
oasis north of Madinah, according to Hastings’ Dictionary of the
Bible),20 and the “Holy One” coming from Paran. That “Holy One”
who, under persecution, migrated from Paran (Makkah) to be received
enthusiastically in Madinah was none other than Prophet Muhammad
(bpuh).
Indeed, the incident of the migration of the Prophet (bpuh) and his
persecuted followers is vividly and prophetically described in Isaiah
21:13-17. That section foretold the battle of Badr as well, in which the
few ill-armed faithful miraculously defeated the “mighty men” of

19 The meaning of the Hebrew word used here is uncertain.

20 Hastings, James, entry for ‘Tema’, Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible,
accessed May 8, 2017,
http://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/hdb/view.cgi?n=5416.
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Kedar, who sought to destroy Islam and intimidate their own folks
who had turned to Islam. The text reads:
The oracle concerning Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia you will
lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. To the thirsty bring water; meet the
fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema. For they have
fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and
from the press of battle. For thus the Lord said to me, “Within a year,
according to the years of a hired worker, all the glory of Kedar will
come to an end. And the remainder of the archers of the mighty men
of the sons of Kedar will be few, for the LORD, the God of Israel, has
spoken.” (Isaiah 21:13-17)

4. The message to be revealed through him

The Bible foretells the story of revelation.

Proof 20: Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) was illiterate.

Throughout his entire life, he never learned to read or write. The
exact circumstances of the first revelation have been mentioned: it was
the habit of Muhammad (bpuh) to frequently get away from the midst
of his fellow Arabs and their heathen ways and spend many days
secluded in the cave of Hira in the mountains of Makkah. There, he
would pray to Allah, the Exalted, according to the practice of
Abraham (pbuh). When he reached the age of forty (in 610 CE), the
angel Gabriel (pbuh) appeared before him in that cave one day and
ordered him to recite. Muhammad (bpuh), in his terror, thought he
was being asked to read, so he stammered that he was unlettered. The
angel Gabriel (pbuh) again ordered him to read, but Muhammad
(bpuh) again informed him that he was unlettered. The angel Gabriel
(pbuh) took hold of him firmly and commanded him, “Recite, in the
name of your Lord, Who created!” Now Muhammad (bpuh) began to
understand that he was not being asked to read, but to recite and to
repeat. He began to repeat after him, and Gabriel (pbuh) revealed to
him the first verses of the Quran that were revealed:
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{Recite in the name of your Lord, Who created—created man from a

clinging substance. Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous—Who
taught by the pen—taught man that which he knew not.}
(Quran 96: 1-5)

As mentioned earlier, the actual word used by angel Gabriel (pbuh)

to address Muhammad (bpuh) was the Arabic word iqra, which means
to read, recite, or rehearse. It is derived from the Arabic root word
qara. However, if we were to go back to the original Hebrew form of
the verses of Isaiah 29:11, we would find that the actual word which is
translated into English as “Read this” is the Hebrew word qara [kaw-
raw]. Is it just an amazing coincidence that the Hebrew text used not
only a word with the same meaning, but the exact same word itself?
Isaiah 29:11-18 reads:
11 And the vision of all this has become to you like the
words of a book that is sealed. When men give it to one
who can read, saying, “Read this,” he says, “I cannot, for
it is sealed.”
12 And when they give the book to one who cannot read,
saying, “Read this,” he says, “I cannot read.”
13 And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with
their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their
hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a
commandment taught by men,
14 therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with
this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of
their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their
discerning men shall be hidden.”
15 Ah, you who hide deep from the LORD your counsel,
whose deeds are in the dark, and who say, “Who sees us?
Who knows us?”
16 You turn things upside down! Shall the potter be regarded
as the clay, that the thing made should say of its maker,
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“He did not make me”; or the thing formed say of him
who formed it, “He has no understanding”?
17 Is it not yet a very little while until Lebanon shall be
turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be
regarded as a forest?
18 In that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book, and
out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall
see.
Remember that when a statement in the earlier scriptures is found
also in the Quran, then this is proof of its validity. This is because if it
is confirmed by the later scripture, it is clearly a remnant of the
original revelation, which was not deleted or changed over time by
those who rewrote the Bible.

5. Fulfilment of prophecies which he foretold

Proof 21: One may ask what criterion should be used to
distinguish a genuine prophet from a false prophet (who might
also presume to speak in the name of Allah)?
The answer to this question is clearly given in the concluding
verses of Chapter 18 of the Book of Deuteronomy:
And if you say in your heart, ‘How may we know the word
that the LORD has not spoken?’—when a prophet speaks in
the name of the LORD, if the word does not come to pass or
come true, that is a word that the LORD has not spoken; the
prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid
of him. (Deuteronomy 18:21-22)
Jesus (pbuh) is reported to have said about his successor, “He will
declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:13)
It is a fact that not a single prophecy made by the Quran or by
Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) has proved to be inaccurate in the least.
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Every prophecy made about the near future during his time did come
to pass. Examples of these are:
▪ The prophecy that Muslims would conquer the two
‘superpowers’ of their time,21 the Persian and Byzantine
empires. This prophecy was made when Muslims were few
and weak, when to prophesy their mere physical survival
would have sounded too hopeful!
▪ Another prophecy was that Suraqah, a man who at one time
was about to kill Prophet Muhammad (bpuh), would become a
Muslim. Not only that he would become Muslim, but also that
he would help the Muslim army conquer the Persian Empire
and that he would have access to the Emperor’s crown, which
would be placed on his head! Not only did this prophecy
appear to be a virtual impossibility when it was made, but it
was as if the Prophet (bpuh) was looking distinctly at a scene
that took place years after his death. The facts that Suraqah did
become a Muslim and lived long enough to participate in the
conquest of Persia, that the Muslims came out victorious, and
that Suraqah had access to the Emperor’s crown and actually
wore it, can hardly be regarded as coincidence or a self-
fulfilling prophecy.
Surely, it is no mere coincidence that so many of the prophecies
that were described by the Prophet (bpuh) have actually happened,
down to the last detail. (Some of the events that he foretold have not
occurred yet.) Nor could such accuracy in each and every prophecy
emanate from any individual other than a true and genuine prophet,
according to the criterion stipulated in Deuteronomy 18:21-22.

Proof 22: Test of prophethood.

21 Found in the chapter titled “The Romans” (Quran 30: 2-5).

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Jesus (pbuh) himself provided a sort of ‘test’, if you will, for those
claiming prophethood:
You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered
from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree
bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit... Thus
you will recognize them by their fruits. (Matthew 7:16-20)
Anyone who applies this test to the teachings of Muhammad
(bpuh) will find in the last testament of Allah―the noble Quran―the
teachings which will bring to the world much-needed peace and
happiness.22
“The ultimate criterion of a true prophet is the moral character of
his teaching.”23
George Bernard Shaw said of Muhammad (bpuh):
I believe that if a man like him were to assume the
dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving
its problems, and that would bring it the much needed peace
and happiness.24

6. The time when he was to appear

Proof 23: God’s promise to make Ishmael (pbuh) a great nation.
It is well-known that from the descendants of Ishmael (pbuh) came
the last great prophet of monotheism, Prophet Muhammad (bpuh),
whose followers constitute a great nation that makes up nearly one-
fifth of the total world population in all corners of the earth today.
“And I will make a nation of the son of the slave woman also,
because he is your offspring.” (Genesis 21:13)

22 See al-Rassi, The Beautiful Teachings of Islam.

23 Dummelow, Commentary on the Holy Bible.
24 Shaw, The Genuine Islam, 1:8.
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Genesis 21:18 says about Ishmael (pbuh), “I will make him into a
great nation.”
In Matthew 21:19-21, Jesus (pbuh) cursed a fruitless fig tree (a
biblical symbol of the prophets’ heritage), which immediately
withered and died. In a later verse in the same chapter, Jesus (pbuh)
said, “Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away
from you and given to a people producing its fruits.” (Matthew 21:43)
That nation is made up of Ishmael’s descendants (the rejected stone in
Matthew 21:42).25 It was victorious against all the superpowers of its
time, as prophesied by Jesus (pbuh) when he said, “And the one who
falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on
anyone, it will crush him.” (Matthew 21:44)
Moreover, in the Old Testament, Genesis 12:1-3, it can be found
that God Almighty promised to create “a great nation” from Ishmael
(pbuh), Abraham’s first son and the forefather of the Muslims:
Now the LORD said to Abram [Abraham], “Go from your
country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land
that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation,
and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you
will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him
who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of
the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:1-3)
The quote “go... to the land that I will show you” is referring to the
city of Paran (Makkah). The quote “I will make of you a great nation”
is quite interesting; it describes perfectly the followers of Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh), namely the Muslims.
As you probably know, Muslims worship Allah Almighty by
prostrating to Him. Every time they pray and prostrate, they end their
prayer by sitting on their knees and saying the following exact quote

25 “...The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone...”

(Matthew 21:42)
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(translated from Arabic), “...and bless Prophet Muhammad and the

family of Prophet Muhammad, as You have blessed Prophet Abraham
and the family of Prophet Abraham...”
As can be clearly seen, Muslims bless Prophet Abraham (pbuh)
every single day of their lives when praying to Allah Almighty. They
also say, “peace be upon him” or “peace and blessings be upon him”
when they mention his name or any other prophet’s name.
Yes, the Muslims are the “great nation” that Allah Almighty has
talked about; they are blessed by Him because they worship none but
Him, and they bless Abraham (pbuh) every day (no fewer than nine
times) in their prayers.

Proof 24: According to the Gospel of John, the Jews were waiting
for the fulfilment of three distinct prophecies.
The first was the coming of Christ. The second was the coming of
Elijah. The third was the coming of the prophet. This is obvious from
the three questions that were posed to John the Baptist.
And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests
and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He
confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the
Christ.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?”
He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he
answered, “No.” (John 1:19-21)
If one looks in a Bible with cross-references,26 he or she will find,
in the marginal notes where the words “the Prophet” occur in John
1:21, that these words refer to the prophecy of Deuteronomy 18:15
and 18:18 (about raising up a prophet from their brothers). It can be
concluded from this that Muhammad (bpuh) is the prophet mentioned
there, because he is the only prophet who came after Prophet Jesus
(pbuh), and he is the one who is “like unto him.” Furthermore, it is

26 Nowadays, we can do this easily online.

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obvious that the Jews and John knew that “the Prophet” and the Christ
were two different persons, since each was referred to by a separate
question.

Proof 25: John 16:7

Jesus (pbuh) is reported to have said:
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I
go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to
you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7)
Some Bible commentaries explain that the term ‘Helper’ (which is
sometimes translated as ‘Comforter’ or ‘Advocate’) refers to the Holy
Spirit. This would not make sense because—according to the
Gospels—the Holy Spirit was already present in the world, prior to
Jesus’ birth as well as during his ministry. Luke 3:22 has mentioned
that the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus (pbuh) in the shape of a dove.
However, this verse (John 16:7) implies that the “Helper” is yet to
come and cannot come until Jesus leaves the earth.

7. The unique proof

Proof 26: One of the proofs that Muhammad (bpuh) was the prophet
mentioned in the Bible is that the message he came with has reached
across the East and the West, and his community now extends all over
the world, something which would not have occurred if he had not
been a prophet.

8. The lack of warnings from previous prophets

Proof 27: Had Muhammad (bpuh) not been the mentioned prophet,
then the prophets who came before him, especially Moses (pbuh) and
Jesus (pbuh), would have done two things: first, they would have
mentioned whom they referred to exactly, and second, they would
have warned their peoples vehemently about Muhammad (bpuh) ̶ and
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we would have seen this in their scriptures. All the prophets warned
about false prophets and cautioned their people about following them
and being guided by them. For example, the previous prophets
mentioned the Antichrist by name, and even Noah (pbuh), who was
the first messenger, warned his people about him. However, none of
the prophets warned about Muhammad (bpuh). In fact, quite the
contrary; Jesus gave good tidings of Muhammad (bpuh), praised him,
ordered people to follow him, and forbade them from opposing or
disobeying him.

9. The consistency between Muhammad’s and Jesus’

teachings
Proof 28: One important proof that Muhammad (bpuh) is the prophet
foretold in the Biblical references is the absolute consistency between
the original (undistorted) teaching with which Jesus and other
prophets were sent and those with which Muhammad (bpuh) came. To
clarify, these are: calling to monotheism, glorifying Allah in His
supreme attributes, believing in the Oneness of Allah in His essence,
forbidding people from ascribing any of Allah’s attributes to him, and
many others.27 This is not a surprise, because every prophet revived
the basic beliefs that had been distorted over time after the departure
of the preceding prophet. Islam, being the final message, revived the
basic beliefs and practices of all the previous messages, including the
message of Jesus (pbuh). It clarified it and removed the
misconceptions which had become attached to the pure creed with
which Jesus was sent, so that people would find it clear and
straightforward to follow.
As the well-known scholar and commentator on the Quran, Abdur-
Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sadi, wrote:

27 See al-Rassi, Islam’s Revival of Jesus’ Teachings.

38 The amazing prophecies of Muhammad in the Bible

If Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) was not a true prophet, then

his message would have contradicted the common message
of Jesus and other prophets before him. Instead, it revived it
and re-instated it.
It should now be clear that the Biblical prophecies speak of none
other than Muhammad (bpuh). Many thanks to Allah, Who made the
path clear for us. It is interesting to note that in the year 571 CE,
Jesus’ prophecy was fulfilled. Muhammad (bpuh) was born into a
community of Ishmaelite Arabs who had become polytheists and
idolaters; when he reached maturity and was given revelation, Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) started preaching his message of the worship of
Allah alone.
In the year 632 CE, he died and left this world; however, his bright
message will remain with people until the end of this world.
Being a true follower of Jesus (pbuh) must involve more than lip
service, wherein one merely says that he or she follows or loves Jesus
(pbuh) in order to attain paradise and be saved from hellfire, and that
is it. True followers of Christ should accept his prophecy about
Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) and follow his teachings of ‘Islam’,
meaning complete and devoted submission to the One and Only God:
Allah.
Note: Not only did Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) vouch for Jesus’
and Moses’ prophethood, but he also testified to the prophethood of
all the true prophets who had been sent before him. He neither denied
any of them nor fabricated anything about them. This was unlike what
the reigning kings usually do against the kings who have reigned
before them. Had Muhammad (bpuh) been a liar or a fabricator of his
message (Islam), he would have not spoken of their truthfulness or
praised them the way he actually did. He would have lied about them,
as was the practice of the enemies of God’s messengers throughout
history!
 The main attributes of Prophet Muhammad’s profile in the Bible 39

Indeed, God Almighty has mentioned this very fact about Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) in the Quran:

{Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the
[previous] messengers.} (Quran 37: 37)
THIS IS IT

I ngiven
this book, you have been shown the right path, and Allah has
you the ability to distinguish right from wrong. He has also
given you the freedom of choice as to whether or not to accept the
message of Islam. If you accept His call, you will be warmly
welcomed into paradise. If you reject it, you will end up with the
biggest loss ever imagined: the loss of paradise and the guarantee of
dwelling in hellfire for all eternity. Take a moment to comprehend
what eternity really means. It is a very frightening realization.
To those who have been faithful Christians, you are warmly
welcome to embrace Islam because:
❖ Jesus asked his followers to follow Muhammad (bpuh)
whenever he appeared.
❖ When Jesus comes back before the end of this world, he will
follow Muhammad (bpuh) and abide by his teachings.28
Yes, since Jesus called his true followers to follow it while he was
on the earth, and he will follow Islam when he comes back, all faithful
Christians should follow Islam as well.
To those who have been believing Jews, remember that Abraham
and Moses surrendered themselves completely to their Lord, whether
they called Him Elohenu, God, or Allah. All pride in ethnicity or
ancestry is vain; what will matter in the end is your individual
relationship with your Creator. This means total submission: Islam.
To those of other faiths or those who, until now, did not feel that
they had any faith at all, consider this message now, without any
reluctance or hesitation, before it is too late―before death overtakes
you. It could be soon. Who knows?

28 See al-Rassi, Eleven Facts about Jesus and His Mother (Mary) in
Islamic Teachings.
A WHISPER

S ome people are not able to find the truth because of their blind
commitment to their beliefs. Their tenacious adherence is usually
not based on an intellectual understanding of the teachings but on
powerful cultural and emotional influences. Because they were
brought up in a particular family or society, they firmly cling to the
beliefs of that group, believing that they are upholding the truth.
There are others who are convinced about the religion of Islam and
are mentally ready to embrace it. However, when they contemplate the
drastic changes it will bring to their lives, changes that might not
please their families and communities, they hesitate, and even after
taking the decision, they sometimes go back and change their minds
later.
It is whispered in their ears that no matter how much money,
prestige, status, and power an unbeliever may have possessed in this
life, he or she will never have enough to buy entrance into paradise. In
the hereafter, the poorest inhabitant of Earth who has testified to the
truth of Islam will be far happier and more dignified than the richest
person who did not accept the message of Islam.
Rejecting Allah’s message is the biggest sin that one can commit.
For this reason, while the soul is still in his or her body, the wise
individual should take this opportunity; he or she is still alive to
accept Allah’s message before it is too late. The time for repentance is
limited because once death arrives, it is no longer possible to obtain
forgiveness.29 Allah has mentioned:

{[For such is the state of the disbelievers] until, when death comes to
one of them, he says: My Lord, send me back that I might do

29 Compiled from Caraballo, My Great Love for Jesus Led Me to Islam.

42 The amazing prophecies of Muhammad in the Bible

righteousness in that which I left behind. No! It is only a word he is

saying…}30 (Quran 23: 99-100)

Religion is, without question, the most important aspect of a

person’s life, for it determines whether or not a person is rightly
guided. It follows, therefore, that choosing the true faith is the most
important personal decision one must make, and this decision needs to
be based on clarity and total conviction. When it comes to matters of
religion and creed, nothing must be left to chance because the one
who is truly guided—as opposed to the one who is not—will surely
find eternal happiness in the hereafter!
Having been presented with the previous proofs, we should use our
intellect to analyse and reason. A crossroad has been reached, and
Allah (Glorified is He) calls on all people to follow the clear, straight
road and avoid all the murky, dubious ones. The right path has now
become distinct from the wrong path, as Allah has mentioned:

{There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The

right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves
in taghoot31 and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy
handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.}
(Quran 2: 256)

It is my duty and responsibility, as a resident of this great planet,

and as one who has submitted my free will to the law and
commandments of the Supreme Being, to urge all human beings to
stay away from the worship of false deities—to stop putting their faith
in statues, sphinxes, figures, amulets, talismans, horseshoes, and any
other objects that have been manufactured by humans or created by

30 The unbelievers will ask for a ‘second chance’ when they see the angels
ready to punish them, but it will be too late; they were given the time,
the intellect and the guidance, but they neglected it for years until time
ran out.
31 taghoot: idols; everything evil that is worshipped.
 A whisper 43

God. After first repenting, a person should submit completely to the

will of Allah, the Only God of the universe.
HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM

E very religion has its own requirements for conversion.

Someone who wants to become Jewish must pledge all of the
following:
1) To enter the ‘eternal covenant’ between God and the
people of Israel and to become a Jew of his or her own free
will;
2) To accept Judaism to the exclusion of all other religious faiths
and practices, which means to deny the prophethood of Jesus
and Muhammad (bpuh) and to deny the revelations that God
sent to humankind through them;
3) An undivided loyalty to Judaism and to the Jewish people
under all circumstances;
4) To commit to learning the Torah and other Jewish knowledge;
and
5) To raise his or her children as Jews.
To be a Christian, one must:
1) Believe that God (Allah) has a partner, a mother, and a son;
2) Believe that every new-born baby is born sinful;
3) Believe that God became a man and descended to Earth to die
for the sins of the people;
4) Deny the prophethood of Muhammad (bpuh) publicly; and
5) Deny that the Quran is a revelation from Allah, the Exalted.
However, to become a Muslim is simple. One must:
1) Bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except
Allah (in other words, disown all false gods),
2) Bear witness that Muhammad (bpuh) is His messenger,
3) Believe in all the six articles of faith, and
 How to become a Muslim 45

4) Worship Allah as taught by Prophet Muhammad (bpuh).

Hence, becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process. If anyone
has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full belief that Islam is the
true religion of God, all he or she needs to do is to pronounce the
shahadah, the testimony of faith.32 Pronunciation of this testimony
with a sincere heart brings the person into the fold of Islam. It is the
main gateway to Islam.
Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) said:
«Whoever testifies that there is no deity worthy of worship except
Allah, Who has no partner; that Muhammad is His slave and
messenger; that Jesus is the slave of Allah, His prophet, and His
word33 which He bestowed in Mary and a spirit created from Him;
that paradise (heaven) is true; and that the hellfire is true—Allah will
eventually admit him into paradise, according to his deeds.»
(Recorded by Bukhari)
The first part of the testimony consists of the most important words
of truth that Allah has ever revealed to His noble prophets, “There is
no deity worthy of worship except Allah.” He has stated:

{And We sent not before you any messenger except that We revealed
to him that: There is no deity except Me, so worship Me.}
(Quran 21: 25)

Bearing this testimony implies that all forms of worship—whether

praying, fasting, supplicating, seeking refuge, or offering an animal as
sacrifice—must be directed to Allah and to Him alone. Directing any

32 The words of the shahadah are: Ash-hadu al-la ilahailla Allah, wa ash-
hadu anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasooluhu. (I testify that there is
no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad
is His slave and messenger.)
33 It means that Jesus was created when Allah said the word “Be”; when
He said it, Jesus was created in the womb of his mother, Mary.
46 The amazing prophecies of Muhammad in the Bible

form of worship to other than Allah (whether to an angel, a prophet,

Jesus, Muhammad [bpuh], a saint, an idol, a statue, the sun, the moon,
a tree, a cross, or anything else) contradicts the fundamental message
not only of Islam but of all the prophets; it is an unforgivable sin in
the hereafter, so one must repent before death.
The second part of the testimony means that Prophet Muhammad
(bpuh) is the slave and the chosen messenger of Allah.34 This implies
that a true Muslim obeys and follows the commands of the Prophet
(bpuh) as mentioned in the collections of his hadiths. One must
believe in what he has said, practice his teachings, and avoid what he
has forbidden because the hadiths were, in fact, revelations and
inspiration conveyed to him by Allah.
As mentioned earlier, Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) was sent in
order to implement the Quran in a practical way through his sayings,
deeds, and legislation, as well as all other facets of his life. When his
wife Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) was asked about his
character, she replied:
«His character was that of the Quran.»
(Recorded by Muslim and Abu Dawood)
Hence, to truly adhere to the second part of the shahadah is to
follow his example in all walks of life. Allah has mentioned:

{Say [O Muhammad]: If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so]
Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving
and Merciful.} (Quran 3: 31)

A true Muslim must strive to mould his or her life and character to
emulate the Prophet (bpuh), for he was a living example for human
beings to follow. Allah has said to His Prophet (bpuh):

34 The meaning of worship is, simply, total submission and complete

obedience to Allah’s commandments in belief, intentions, statements,
and actions. This is what is meant by ‘slavery to Allah’ in Islam.
 How to become a Muslim 47

{And indeed, you are of a great moral character.} (Quran 68: 4)

Allah has also said to all people:

{There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an

excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day
and [who] remembers Allah often.} (Quran 33: 21)

When one enters the fold of Islam, all previous sins are forgiven;
one starts a new life of piety and righteousness since he or she, in
essence, has repented from the ways and beliefs of the previous life.
One man told the Prophet (bpuh) that he would accept Islam only
under the condition that Allah would forgive his sins; the Prophet
(bpuh) asked him:
«Do you not know that accepting Islam destroys all sins that came
before it?» (Recorded by Muslim)
As soon as a person accepts Islam, he or she is free of all previous
sins. The person’s record is wiped clean, as if he or she was born that
very day. One should try as much as possible to keep his or her
records clean and strive to do as many good deeds as possible; the
more good deeds, the more he or she will be elevated in paradise.
It should be emphasized again that accepting Islam does not mean
turning your back on the messages of previous prophets (peace be
upon them all). Indeed, it is a fulfilment of those messages. Therefore,
if you are a Jew or a Christian, accepting Islam and following Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) is a fulfilment of the messages which Moses and
Jesus (peace be upon them) brought, as has been clearly described and
proven in this book.
On the other hand, rejecting Islam means turning your back not
only on Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) but also on Prophets Moses and
Jesus. Doing so is actually a clear violation of their messages, and it
diminishes your hope of paradise in the hereafter.
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It is now up to you to decide where your own future home will be.
I wish you all the best!
BEST DECISION THEY EVER MADE

Islam is often called the fastest growing religion, and each person
who embraces Islam has a unique story and unique reasons.
Despite widespread misconceptions about women in Islam, a growing
number of women are finding that Islam is the true religion and the
best way of life. Ann Ronayne’s story is below; she welcomes emails
from readers and can be reached at [email protected].
“Me? Go live in Kuwait? No way!” That was my reaction
when my manager tried to persuade me to take a position in
Kuwait. But I was to learn that {...the command of Allah is a
decree of predestiny that is ever fulfilled.} (Quran 33: 38)35
I was born and raised in suburban Washington, D.C. in a
Catholic family, and I attended Catholic schools. In the 1960s, the
Catholic Church made major changes in its teachings in an attempt
to be more modern; it tried to focus more on positive aspects and
de-emphasize what was considered negative: punishment,
regulations, abstinence from certain foods at certain times, etc.
(Even so, Catholics in the West routinely ignored many of the rules
that still existed, such as the prohibitions on contraceptives.) The
Mass, which had always been said in Latin, was said in English
instead. The nuns who taught us replaced their habits (modest
dress) with modern clothes. Our religion classes had never
involved reading the Bible, but now, instead of focusing on
religious beliefs, they involved discussion of social issues and
singing a lot of contemporary folk songs, as did the new Masses. It
seemed strange that so much of what we had been taught as the
truth was now completely changed. Still, when we prepared for our
first Holy Communion, we were taught that the bread that the

35 This translation is taken from Hammad, The Gracious Quran.

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priest was putting in our mouths was the actual body of Jesus
(which would bleed if we were to bite it). For these and many other
reasons, I doubted my religion and rejected it from a young age.
My decision was only confirmed as I learned more. If the
trinity was such an important concept, why hadn’t Jesus explained
that clearly (and repeated it over and over again)? If God wanted to
forgive us, He could have done that without coming to Earth
Himself and being crucified to atone for our sins. Was it Jesus the
man or Jesus the God who died on the cross, and how can God –
Who has no beginning or end – die? If God did send His son (who
was also God?) down to Earth to guide us, why would He neglect
to give us the message during his thirty-three years, so that the
truth had to be discovered and given to us later by Paul, who never
even met Jesus?! If Christianity were the true religion, why didn’t
Jesus himself live and teach it?
For many years, I considered myself an atheist or an agnostic,
but I was never concerned with choosing a label. I thought it was
enough that I tried to be a good person, and I felt that nonbelievers
actually did more good works because they didn’t depend on any
supernatural being for help. I never felt that I was searching for
answers about the purpose of life or about religious beliefs.
After the Gulf War, I was working as a computer consultant
when my company was offered a position in Kuwait which was
perfect for me. My initial reaction was that I had no desire to go
and work in a place where I thought women were treated as
second-class citizens; after all, I had the usual stereotypes about
women in a place like Kuwait. The manager on location assured
me that the working environment was professional and that there
were many bright women in the organization, including those who
would be my supervisor and manager. I was eventually persuaded
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to take the contract for one year, thinking that it would be an

adventure.
I soon learned that all of the stereotypes I had brought with
me were wrong.
My colleagues were always friendly and respectful, and it
occurred to me that it was almost the only environment I’d ever
worked in where I saw no evidence of sexual harassment―not
even any off-colour jokes or racy calendars hanging in cubicles. (It
was certainly different from the atmosphere I’d experienced in the
US military.) The women working with me were university
graduates and were not shy about speaking out, and most chose to
wear Islamic dress. Advertisements did not use women’s bodies to
sell products.
I was impressed to see the bonds among families and
members of the society in general. When one colleague lost his pay
check, all of the men quickly pitched in until they had collected the
same amount of money for him. People also gave generously to the
needy, both locally and globally.
When someone’s mother called and said she needed
something, the person would leave work to take her to the doctor
or get what she needed. If a man’s uncle died, all the men attended
the funeral prayer; if a woman’s aunt died, all the women went to
visit her to give their condolences. When someone married or had
a baby or recovered from an operation, an extensive network of
family members, friends and colleagues shared that experience.
Hospital rooms were large and even furnished with sofas and
chairs to accommodate all the visitors.
The attitude towards the elderly was different from what I was
used to, since extended families lived together, with several
generations in one house; the children who didn’t live in the same
house came to visit often, if not daily. Grandparents had children
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and grandchildren living with them and were not left to live and
die alone, or sent to nursing homes (which don’t even exist). Older
women were highly respected; they did not feel the need to make
themselves look young and beautiful in order to gain self-esteem.
Taking care of one’s elderly parents was seen as a blessing and an
opportunity for doing good deeds, rather than a burden, and care of
one’s parents is emphasized in the moral system of Islam. (This is
not to say that non-Muslims in the West don’t care about their
parents, but there are different priorities and expectations. There is
usually more of an emphasis on nuclear families and
independence, with the elderly themselves not wishing to be a
burden on their families.) In general, dealing with difficult
situations was seen as a test and not a cause for despair. Taking
one’s own life was rare and also forbidden because only Allah has
that right.
When the month of Ramadan came around, I was amazed by
the idea that one billion Muslims around the world were fasting
together―abstaining from food and drink every day from long
before sunrise until the sun set. I joined them in fasting the entire
month, although I had no intention of becoming Muslim and didn’t
experience the spiritual recharge that I would feel later as a
Muslim.
At the time, I knew little about Islam, and I’m embarrassed to
say now that I considered it a backwards religion which would
only appeal to the ignorant masses. As I slowly realized that the
stereotypes I had brought with me were all wrong, I became
curious about the religion. As I learned more, I discovered that
Islam was the reason for the moral system I had witnessed, and
that these positive social aspects had been part of Islamic societies
throughout the centuries. Even small things that had struck
me―such as greetings given among strangers when one entered an
elevator or an office―had their basis in Islamic teachings.
 Best decision they ever made 53

I got a Quran translation and some other books and began

reading. Over and over again, I was surprised at what I found―and
perhaps more by what I didn’t find. I found a belief system which
was rational and uncluttered, and I didn’t find the oppression of
women or terrorism that I had expected. I was attracted by the
emphasis on social justice and standing up against oppression.
Obviously, the key question about religion is deciding
whether or not it is true. Since this decision must rely on faith to
some extent, how can we really know? One factor is the credibility
of the sources; in the case of Islam, the most important source is
the Quran.
I was struck by its scientific accuracy, demonstrated by
statements which describe scientific phenomena that were not
discovered until recently. I learned that the Islamic world had
made major contributions to scientific knowledge and was the seat
of civilization and learning while Europe was in the Dark Ages.
Logically, I knew that an illiterate seventh century Arab could not
have written this book himself. I began to question my idea that
there was no Creator―that the intricate systems that made up the
universe and its life forms could have developed randomly or that
we were born, lived, and died with no purpose.
I was impressed that the Quran had never been changed over
the years, so that the Quran we read today (in its original Arabic) is
exactly the same as that revealed to Muhammad (bpuh) and passed
on to his followers 1400 years ago. All Muslims memorize parts of
it, and there are millions of people around the world who have
memorized it in its entirety, so even if every copy disappeared
today from the face of the earth, it would be easily recorded again.
I couldn’t help but to contrast that with the Bible, a collection of
books written by various people over time; different Christian sects
do not even agree on which books are included, and in some cases,
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scholars do not even know who wrote the books. We do not have
the original sources, and there are different versions of the later
sources. There are many contradictions, and the New Testament
actually rejects many of the teachings of the Old Testament.
I was surprised to find out that Islam had the same roots as
Judaism and Christianity, and that Muslims believed in the same
prophets, including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon
them all).
I began to understand why Muslims loved Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) so much, and I wondered why I never knew
anything about him... never even knew that he was a historical
figure about whom so much was known, and whose gravesite is
known and visited. Authentic narrations from those who were
closest to him describe him as a modest, truthful man who stood up
for justice and against oppression.
I used to walk along the beach at night, looking up at the
moon and stars and reflecting on Allah’s creation, as the Quran
recommended. I became convinced that the Quran must have been
a message from God, but it took me a while to actually accept
Islam… yet it was so rational and simple in its essence: one God,
one Creator of the universe and everything in it, Who offered us
guidance to make the best of our lives in this life and the next.
Obviously, there are more details, but this sums up the Islamic
beliefs, and one who accepts this is essentially a Muslim.
The concept seemed so pure and logical, especially when
compared to the concept of the trinity, which cannot be explained
rationally. There are three Gods, but they are one God? Jesus is
both fully divine and fully human, so that he is all powerful yet
experiences hunger and thirst and other physical needs? Moreover,
this uncomplicated main principle of Islam – that there is one God
– is repeated over and over again in the Quran, in the sayings of
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Prophet Muhammad (bpuh), and in the prayers of ordinary

Muslims. If the trinity were the true essence of God, wouldn’t it
have been clearly explained and mentioned over and over again?
In Islam, God is just; He does not hold any of us
accountable for the sins of another, which we had nothing to do
with. There is no concept of original sin or of a crucifixion
required to redeem all of us from that original sin perpetrated by
someone else.
Of course, there were aspects that made me reluctant to make
such a momentous change in my life. For example, although I
understood the purpose and the benefits of Islamic dress, I couldn’t
imagine wearing it myself until I attended a Ramadan dinner at an
organization for English-speaking Muslim women and met dozens
of Western women who had converted to Islam, and who felt
proud to dress this way.
For all the reasons mentioned above, and under no pressure
from anyone, I came to the conclusion that the Quran was the word
of God, and that Islam was the true religion.
On the day that I decided I was ready to officially declare my
Islamic faith, I asked a co-worker to help me do so officially.
There is actually no requirement to say this publicly or to get any
kind of certificate; the declaration of faith is simply a matter of
testifying that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and
that Muhammad (bpuh) is his Messenger. It was a very moving
experience, since I was essentially starting life over again, with a
clean slate. It was undoubtedly the best decision I’ve ever made.
When we returned to the office, I went back to my desk and
resumed work. It didn’t occur to me that this was anything but a
personal decision, and no one even knew that I was considering
it… but my friend informed everyone, and to my surprise, I
received congratulations from well-wishers for the rest of the day.
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That evening, she invited me to her aunt’s house, and with only a
few hours’ notice, her mother, sisters, aunts, and cousins (most of
whom I’d never met before) had a party for me, complete with
gifts of Qurans, prayer dresses, gold, etc. Over the next days and
weeks, I received dozens of gifts from co-workers (some of whom
I had never met), friends, and acquaintances. I was very blessed,
for I know that others who embrace Islam sometimes encounter
many hardships.
In my feminist years, we spoke of ‘sisterhood’, but this was
my introduction to true sisterhood. Muslim women considered me
their sister, simply for the sake of Allah (God). Over the years, I’ve
met so many amazing Muslim women of all nationalities and
classes and educational backgrounds, and in our gatherings, we
often talk about how blessed we are and how different our lives are
from what many people think. It’s hard to describe the feeling of
standing in prayer, shoulder to shoulder with so many different
women, knowing that we are sisters in Islam whether or not we
even know each other.
It took me several weeks to build up the courage to wear the
hijab (Islamic headscarf), but I found it liberating in a way that I
hadn’t expected. I was worried when I travelled to the U.S.
wearing the hijab soon after becoming Muslim, but I needn’t have
been. Everywhere I went, I was greeted by other Muslims with the
Islamic greeting Assalamu alaykum (Peace be upon you). I felt
welcomed as a part of the worldwide Muslim community, and the
hijab was what made that possible; if I wasn’t wearing it, other
Muslims would not have recognized that I was also Muslim and
would not have offered those greetings.
I don’t mean to claim that the Muslim community is some sort
of utopia. Certainly, there are problems, but the problems are not
from Islam; on the contrary, they are due to ignorance and
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rejection of Islamic beliefs and practices. The reality is that Islam

does not need a reformation; Muslims do.

Other Muslims who were formerly Christians

There are many Christian women and men from all backgrounds who
have embraced Islam. The following is just a small sample of well-
known contemporary Muslims who sincerely studied Christianity
before rejecting it in favour of Islam. They were chosen because their
stories (as well as their books, articles, and videos) are easily
accessible online in English.
Dr Jerald Dirks is an American former Methodist deacon
(minister) with a Master's in Divinity from Harvard University and a
PhD in Psychology from the University of Denver. The more he
studied the Bible, the more he realized that he could not accept
Christian teachings, and the more he dreaded going back to preaching
what he knew was not true. When he took his questions to other
ministers whom he respected, some of them admitted (behind closed
doors) that they agreed with him, but they could not abandon their
religion without breaking up their families and cutting off their
livelihoods. Dr Dirks, along with his wife Debra, realized that Islam
was the religion that actually followed the message brought by Jesus
(pbuh) and other Prophets of God. Read more about them at
http://www.jeralddirksanddebradirks.com/.
Yusha (Joshua) Evans was attending a Bible College in the
southern United States, learning to read the Bible in Hebrew and
Greek and intending to become a Christian missionary or minister.
After reading the Bible cover-to-cover six or seven times, he was left
wondering at the inaccuracies and inconsistencies he noticed. He left
Christianity and began searching for the truth, but no religion satisfied
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him until he found Islam. See more about him at

https://yushaevans.com/.
Aminah Assilmi (d. 2010, may Allah have mercy on her) was an
American Baptist who found herself in a class with some Arab
Muslims and decided to try to convert them to Christianity. When her
attempts failed, she asked for a copy of their Quran so that she could
read it and show them the error of their ways. After one and a half
years of research, she ended up embracing Islam instead.
Dr David Liepert is a Canadian anaesthesiologist who started
studying Islam with the intention of showing his Muslim colleagues
that they were wrong and that Christianity was the truth. He sought to
prove this by studying the Bible and trying to answer his own
questions... yet he couldn't find the evidence to support his beliefs. His
story is narrated in Choosing Faith: Rediscovering the Commonalities
Between Christianity & Islam, which is available online at
http://www.choosingfaith.com/.
Idris Tawfiq (d. 2016, may Allah have mercy on him) was a
British writer and broadcaster who touched the hearts of many. He
had a degree in English Language and Literature and taught in both
the UK and Egypt. He also had a degree in Sacred Theology from the
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome; before
embracing Islam, Idris was a Roman Catholic priest.
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For Further Information about Islam

❖ Ata ur-Rahim, Muhammad and Ahmad Thomson. Jesus: Prophet
of Islam. Riyadh: International Islamic Publishing House, 2008.
❖ Baagil, M. Christian-Muslim Dialogue. Riyadh: International
Islamic Publishing House.
❖ Bucaille, Maurice. The Quran and Modern Science. Riyadh:
International Islamic Publishing House, 2001.
❖ Khan, Maulana Wahiduddin. God Arises. Riyadh: International
Islamic Publishing House, 2005.
❖ Khan, Abdul Waheed. The Personality of Allah’s Last Messenger,
2nd ed. Riyadh: International Islamic Publishing House, 2007.
❖ LeBlanc, Abdul-Malik. The Bible Led Me to Islam. Toronto: Al-
Attique Publisher.
❖ Philips, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal. The Purpose of Creation. Riyadh:
International Islamic Publishing House.
❖ Philips, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal. The True Message of Jesus
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Online Information about Islam

❖ islam-guide.com
❖ iera.org
❖ islamtomorrow.com
❖ discoveritsbeauty.com
❖ edialogue.org (live chat)
❖ islamhouse.com/en/ (thousands of free books)
❖ iera.org/shop/ (free downloads)
❖ iiph.com
GLOSSARY OF ISLAMIC TERMS

abu (or abi) father (of)

Allahu akbar Allah is the Greatest

Arafah the plain outside of Makkah where pilgrims gather at

(or Arafat) the climax of the Hajj; Mount Arafah falls inside that
plain. It is the mountain beside which Prophet
Muhammad (bpuh) stood when he made his Hajj.

hadith a statement or action of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh)

that was remembered and recorded by his
Companions and followers

Hajj the major pilgrimage to the Sacred Mosque, site of

the Kaaba in Makkah, to be undertaken by every
able Muslim once in his or her lifetime

Kaaba the House of Allah in Makkah, originally built by

Prophets Abraham and Ishmael

Ramadan the ninth month in the Islamic calendar; the month of

obligatory fasting

shahadah ‫الشهادة‬
the Islamic testimony,
testimony esp.
of faith:
the Islamic
Ash-hadu
testimony
al-la ilaha
of faith: Lâ ilâha
illa Allah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Abduhu
wa Rasooluhu. (I testify that there is no deity worthy
of worship except Allah, and I testify that
Muhammad is His slave and messenger.)

taghoot idols; everything evil that is worshipped

36 If a word has become part of the English language (i.e., is found in a

dictionary of Standard English), that spelling is used in this book.