Jews and Christians, and the Koran.

It was said, …”Jews and Christians were never cited as being “nonbelievers.”

It is true that when I had stated ‘Difficult Passages from the Koran,’ I often interjected in parentheses, (Christians and Jews). Maybe , in some cases, the prophet only meant other tribal religions, excluding Christians and Jews, but it doesn’t appear likely.

Consider the following passages from the Koran: ( This time, I will not interject (Christians and Jews), and than maybe someone can explain to us who the prophet is really talking about.)

“The unbelievers among the People of the Book and the pagans shall burn forever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures.” (The Proof 98:6-7).

“Unbelievers are those who declare Allah is the Messiah, the Son of Mary.” (The Table 5:17).

“Believers, take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends…whosoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number.” (The Table 5:50-51).

“Make war on them until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme.” (The Spoils 8:37-41).

“Those who say: ‘The Lord of Mercy has begotten a son,’ preach a monstrous falsehood‘“… (Mary 19:88).

“Jesus was no more than a mortal whom we favored and made an example to the Israelites“… (Ornaments of Gold 43:1-11).

“When the sacred months are over slay the idolaters wherever you find them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them.” (Repentance 9:4-7).


Don Cole

Islam, Christianity Compared

A sampling:

Islam:
“It is not for any prophet to have captives until he hath made slaughter in the land” (Qur’an 8:67).

Christianity:
Bless those who persecute you; bless and curse not… Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men… Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 14:14, 17, 21).

Islam:
Freedom from obligation (is proclaimed) from Allah and His messenger toward those of the idolaters with whom ye made a treaty” (Qur’an 9:1).

Christianity:
Again, ye have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made in the Lord” (Matthew 5:33).

Islam:
Seek ye to guide whom Allah hath sent astray? …if they turn back (to enmity) then take them and kill them wherever ye find them…” (Qur’an 4:88-89).

Christianity:
“Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness lends you toward repentance?” (Romans 2:4).

Islam:
“And one who attacked you, attack him in like manner as he attacked you” (Qur’an 2:194).

Christianity:
“But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also” (Matthew 5:39).

A Civil Rights Issue?

Golly! --Why do so many Americans discriminate against Muslims in America, whose holy book is the Koran?

So what, if Jews and Christians are the hated enemy of Muslims according to the Koran?

Following, are a few samplings from the Koran:

“Unbelievers are those who declare Allah is the Messiah, the Son of Mary.” (The Table 5:17 )

“The unbelievers among the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) and the pagans shall burn forever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures.” ( The Proof 98: 6-7 )

“Make war on them (Christians and Jews) until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme.” (The Spoils 8:37-41).

“When the sacred months are over slay the idolaters (Christians and Jews) wherever you find them. Arrest them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them.” (Repentance 9:4-7).

“Believers, make war on the infidels (Christians and Jews) who dwell around you.” (Repentance 9:122-125 ).

“Believers, take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends…whosoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number.” ( The Table 5:50-51 )

“Make war…” (Repentance 9:14 )

“If any one thinks that Allah will not give victory to His apostle in this world and in the world to come, let him tie a rope to the ceiling of his house and hang himself.” ( Pilgrimage 22:11-16 ).

“Fighting is obligatory for you,” (The Cow 2:216 ).

Don Cole