Quick update. Aramaic Broadcasting Network (ABN) invited me to participate in their “Jesus or Muhammad” Apologetics Series these past three days (November 27th – 29th). David Wood, Sam Shamoun and many others covered various topics. The three I participated in were:

1. “The Current Persecution of Christians in Iraq”
2. “The View of Women in Islam”
3. “Was Muhammad Foretold in the Bible?”

My husband grabbed a couple of short clips:

Correction to the Surah 61:6, “Ahmed” versus “Muhammad” section: It is the Hilali-Khan translation that inserts “Muhammad” for Ahmed. Yusuf Ali translates the name of the Apostle as “Ahmad,” Pickthall translates the name as “Praised One.”

A caller on the show said this is a mistranslation and misinterpretation by some Muslims. However, the verses following Surah 61:6 of the Qur’an have strong indication that this “Ahmad” is Muhammad:

Surah 61:6 – And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: “O Children of Israel! I am the apostle of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tidings of an Apostle to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad.” But when he came to them with Clear Signs, they said, “this is evident sorcery!”

Surah 61: 9 – It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, that he may proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).

Surah 61:10 – O ye who believe! Shall I lead you to a bargain that will save you from a grievous Penalty?
Surah 61:11 – That ye believe in Allah and His Apostle, and that ye strive (your utmost) in the Cause of Allah, with your property and your persons: That will be best for you, if ye but knew!
If this passage from Surah 61: 6-11 is not referring to Muhammad as the messenger or apostle of Allah, then to whom is it referring? Now I see why the Hilali-Khan translation makes this connection between Ahmad and Muhammad. Otherwise, it appears as though you have another messenger or apostle of the Religion of Truth that you must believe in to save you from a grievous penalty in Islam other than “Allah and His Apostle,” the apostle mentioned by Jesus in Surah 61:6.

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MJ