SECTION 8: JESUS vs MUHAMMAD

1. Compare the Lives of Muhammad and Jesus

In this article about the Lives of Muhammad and Jesus by Dr. Pat Zukeran he explores the radical differences between Muhammad and Jesus, and the implications of following their examples and teachings.

Muhammad and Jesus are the founders of the two largest religions in the world and two of the most influential people in the history of the world. Both men serve not only as founders but also the ideal models whose lives are to be emulated by all their followers. What kind of lives did they live? What example did they leave behind, and how is their example impacting our world today?

Indeed a radical difference between them. (Read the whole article here)

2. What the Q'uran says about Muhammad and Jesus

WHO IS JESUS? A powerful testimony of a former Muslim from India – Mario Joseph.

He told his story: Many years ago, somebody in a crowd asked, “Who is Jesus?” which prompted the young Muslim to read again the entire Koran, 114 chapters 6666 words.

- He discovered the prophet Mohammed is named four times, Jesus 25 times in the Koran: why more preference for Jesus?

- No woman is mentioned except the mother of Jesus; Chapters 3 and 19 mention Mary by name.

Confused, the young Muslim scholar prayed to God and received as his answer Chapter 10:94 of the Koran, a verse that referred him to the Bible.

[Koran Sura 10:94 "So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters".]

Therefore he attended a Christian retreat, where he read John 1:12, “But as many as received Him {Jesus}, to them He gave the power to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” He didn’t want to be merely God’s slave, but rather he rejoiced that Jesus enabled him to become God’s child! How wonderful to call the Father, “Daddy.”

He took a new name, Mario Joseph. As a result of his conversion, his Islamic family persecuted and imprisoned him, but the account of his miraculous empowerment and escape is truly awesome to watch!

3. Differences between Muhammad and Jesus

1. Muhammad said Allah hates those who don't accept Islam. (Qur'an 30:45, 3:32, 22:38). / Jesus said God loves everyone. (John 3:16)

2. Muhammad said, "I have been commanded to fight against people till they testify that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" (Muslim 1:33) / Jesus said, "He who lives by the sword will die by the sword." (Matthew 26:52)

3. Muhammad stoned women for adultery. (Muslim 4206) /Jesus said, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." (John 8:7)

4. Muhammad permitted stealing from unbelievers. (Bukhari 44:668, Ibn Ishaq 764). / Jesus said, "Thou shalt not steal." (Matthew 19:18)

5. Muhammad permitted lying. (Sahih Muslim 6303, Bukhari 49:857) / Jesus said, "Thou shalt not bear false witness." (Matthew 19:18)

6. Muhammad owned and traded slaves. (Sahih Muslim 3901) / Jesus neither owned nor traded slaves.

7. Muhammad beheaded 800 Jewish men and boys. (Sahih Muslim 4390) / Jesus never killed anybody.

8. Muhammad murdered those who insulted him (Bukhari 56:369, 4:241) / Jesus preached forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-22, 5:38)

9. Muhammad said, “If then anyone transgresses the prohibition against you, Transgress ye likewise against him" (Qur'an 2:194) / Jesus said, "If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also." (Matthew 5:39)

10. Muhammad claimed jihad in the way of Allah elevates one's position in Paradise by a hundred-fold. (Muslim 4645) / Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

11. Muhammad married 13 wives and kept sex slaves (Bukhari 5:268, Qur'an 33:50) / Jesus was celibate.

12. Muhammad slept with a 9-year-old child (Sahih Muslim 3309, Bukhari 58:236) / Jesus did not have sex with children.

13. Muhammad ordered the murder of women (Ibn Ishaq 819, 995) / Jesus never harmed a woman.

14. Muhammad said, "O you who believe! Fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in your hardness." (Qur'an 9:123) / Jesus taught, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5)

15. Muhammad ordered 65 military campaigns and raids in 10 years (Ibn Ishaq ) / Jesus ordered no military campaigns, nor offered any approval of war or violence.

16. Muhammad killed captives taken in battle (Ibn Ishaq 451) / Jesus never took captives and never killed anyone.

17. Muhammad encouraged his men to rape enslaved women (Abu Dawood 2150, Qur'an 4:24) /Jesus never encouraged rape and never enslaved women.

18. Muhammad demanded captured slaves and a fifth of all other loot taken in war (Qur'an 8:41) / Jesus took no booty or charity. He taught, "The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve". (Matthew 20:28)

19. Muhammad was never tortured, but tortured others (Muslim 4131, Ibn Ishaq 436, 595, 734, 764). / Jesus suffered torture, but never tortured anyone.

20. Muhammad said, "And fight them until there is no more persecution and religion is only for Allah" (Qur'an 8:39) /Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44)

21. Muhammad ordered the brutal murder of a half-blind man (al-Tabari 1440) / Jesus healed a blind men (Mark 8:28)

22. Muhammad ordered a slave to build the very pulpit from which he preached Islam (Bukhari 47:743). / Jesus was a servant and even washed his disciples’ feet (John 13:5).

23. What are the Greatest Commandments? Muhammad’s answer: "Belief in Allah and Jihad in His cause" (Muslim 1:149) / Jesus: "Love God and love thy neighbour as thyself." (Matthew 22:34-40)

24. Muhammad demanded the protection of armed bodyguards, even in a house of worship (Qur'an 4:102). / Jesus chastised anyone attempting to defend him with force (John 18:10-12)

25. Muhammad died fat and wealthy from what was taken from others in war or demanded from others in tribute. / Jesus demanded nothing for himself and died without possessions.

26. Muhammad advocated crucifying others (Qur'an 5:33, Muslim 16:4131) / Jesus was crucified himself.

27. According to Muhammad’s followers: Had others give their lives for him (Sahih Muslim 4413) / According to Christ’s followers: Gave his life for others (John 18:11 and elsewhere)

Also look to the 2 Videos:

https://youtu.be/jIcOz-CtgX8

https://youtu.be/D_YB5O_TvXU

4. Can a prophet of God be uncertain about his Salvation?

Also Read this post. A comparison between Muhammad and Jesus Christ.

5. Can one concludes that JESUS is MIGHTIER than Allah?

JESUS never commanded His followers to attack others to defend Him…

Allah Commands his followers to attack others to defend him!

Just one of the many “Sword Verses” in the Quran…

- Surah 9:5 The Medinan ‘Sword Verse’ “But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay those who join other gods with Allah wherever you find them; besiege them, seize them, lay in wait for them with every kind of ambush”