This topic will explore the nature of Islam. Is it a religion of peace? Is it a totalitarian death cult? These questions and more are discussed here. But before we dive into this topic there are some basic things some here may need to know first. The first is how the Qur;an is not the Bible of Islam. Islam actually has many bibles, per se. The Qur'an makes up 16% of the Islamic Canon of Scripture. The Qur'an is called the book of Allah. But Muhammad is the prophet of Islam and removing Muhammad from Islam is the same as removing Jesus Christ from Christianity. Muhammad is a huge part of Islam. His life and actions are to be emulated by Muslims at all times and in all places. But the Qur'an does't teach Muslims how to be like Muhammad. The Sunnah does. The Sunnah makes up 84% of the Islamic Canon of Scripture. The Sunnah contains the books of Muhammad. The Sunnah is the Sirah and Hadith.
The Sirah is the biography of the prophet (life of Muhammad). Its also the background of the Qur'an. The Hadith is the traditions of Muhammad: what he said and did. The Hadith teaches a Muslim how to be a Muslim. The Qur'an is the most important book of Islam but its not the only book of Islam.
Noble Qur'an 3:31,
"Say (O Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
So the Qur'an says follow Muhammad. This is done by following the Qur'an and Sunnah. The Sunnah, again, is the Sirah and Hadith.
Islam Is Not An Abrahamic Religion!
In order for a religion to qualify as an Abrahamic religion, it must be an heir to the covenant which Islam is not.
Genesis 17:20-21,
20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful and will multiply him exceedingly. He will be the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation. 21 BUT I WILL ESTABLISH MY COVENANT WITH ISAAC, WHOM SARAH WILL BEAR TO YOU AT THIS SET TIME NEXT YEAR.”
Ishmael was not an heir to the covenant and therefore Islam cannot be an Abrahamic religion as muslims and atheists claim it is. The Ishmaelites became worshipers of Baal -- Judges 8:21, 24, 26, 27, 33-35
https://www.biblegateway.com/passag...SEBU84k3Slb87hxgMnNrtIAHfvudfPoyc-TcMaqWlyJwk
That is important to get out of the way from the start.
The Sirah is the biography of the prophet (life of Muhammad). Its also the background of the Qur'an. The Hadith is the traditions of Muhammad: what he said and did. The Hadith teaches a Muslim how to be a Muslim. The Qur'an is the most important book of Islam but its not the only book of Islam.
Noble Qur'an 3:31,
"Say (O Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
So the Qur'an says follow Muhammad. This is done by following the Qur'an and Sunnah. The Sunnah, again, is the Sirah and Hadith.
Islam Is Not An Abrahamic Religion!
In order for a religion to qualify as an Abrahamic religion, it must be an heir to the covenant which Islam is not.
Genesis 17:20-21,
20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful and will multiply him exceedingly. He will be the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation. 21 BUT I WILL ESTABLISH MY COVENANT WITH ISAAC, WHOM SARAH WILL BEAR TO YOU AT THIS SET TIME NEXT YEAR.”
Ishmael was not an heir to the covenant and therefore Islam cannot be an Abrahamic religion as muslims and atheists claim it is. The Ishmaelites became worshipers of Baal -- Judges 8:21, 24, 26, 27, 33-35
https://www.biblegateway.com/passag...SEBU84k3Slb87hxgMnNrtIAHfvudfPoyc-TcMaqWlyJwk
That is important to get out of the way from the start.