Mohammed is revered by all Muslims as the last and greatest prophet. In Islam, Mohammed is considered the “ideal man.” Mohammed is in no way considered divine, nor is he worshipped, but he is the model for all Muslims concerning how they should conduct themselves. No images of Mohammed are permitted (in order to prevent idolatry). His name actually means “The Praised One.”
Born in AD 570 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Mohammed was a member of the Hashim clan of the powerful Quraysh tribe. During much of Mohammed’s lifetime pagan idol worship abounded in Arabia. An estimated 360 gods and goddesses were adored by the Arabs in Mecca, which was a major centre of idolatry in the region. Muslim historians think that even as a boy Mohammed detested idol worship and lived a morally pure life.
Initial Revelations:
According to Muslims, at the age of 40, in AD 610 that Mohammed supposedly began to receive revelations and instruction that he believed were from the archangel Gabriel (Gibrail in Arabic). These “revelations” form the basis of the Qur’an. Mohammed proclaimed that his revelations were the final and superior message from the One Supreme God, although at the beginning Mohammed even doubted that he was a prophet. He banned the worship of idols and established civil and religious order in Medina and eventually Mecca. Mohammed died of natural causes in AD 632 in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
His Relations with Jews and Christians:
During his life, Mohammed met many people who were at least nominal Christians. He also learned many religious ideas and customs from Jewish clans that were living in the region of Mecca and Medina. Mohammed’s role as prophet was not accepted by the Jews, leading to serious conflict. Jewish and Christian ideas, practices and history are very present in the Qur’an, although they are often distorted.
Mohammed’s non-Qur’anic declarations, his personal habits and actions serve as a guide for all Muslims. The eyewitness accounts and other stories about his life are called the “hadiths.” The hadiths help Muslims discern what is good and right. Jesus is the ideal human being for Christians.
Prayer Starters:
- There are millions of Muslims named Mohammed around the world. The name Mohammed is spelled in different ways in various places and cultures: Mohammad, Mohamed, Muhammed, Muhammad, Mahommed, Mehmed, Mehmet, Mahomet, Magomed and even Maxamed. In prayer, cite these names before God.
- Pray that the Mohammeds of this world would come to know that there is another one who is honoured in heaven and earth and who has a name above all names. May millions of Mohammeds come to faith in the Messiah (See Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:10).
- Ask the boys in your family to pray today but hold hands together to show you are unified and agree in prayer.
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Special Section. Pray for the Karanga people of Chad
The Karanga are a people group related to the larger Bantu people. In Chad, they number around 117,000. They speak their own language and live in a small area outside the city of Abeche in South Central Chad. A major source of income for the Karanga is the farming of crops, ranging from groundnuts and sesame to grains and wheat. Much of their planting is based on the amount of rainfall, so drought is always a serious threat to their livelihood. In recent years, the people here have also seen some damage to their crops from grain-eating birds who steal much of their harvest. Little is known about the Karanga. Prayer is needed to see them come to a knowledge of the One True God made manifest in Christ.
Can someone tell me why Christians worship three gods?? thanks.
Hi Always, in a nutshell Christians do not worship 3 gods.
We worship one God: God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons–the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Stated differently, God is one in essence and three in person.
These definitions show three crucial truths: (1) The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct Persons, (2) each Person is fully God, (3) there is only one God.who is manifest in 3 ways.
You might think this seems contradictory. But we see similar realities in the world around us. Take water for instance- water can take three different forms- gas/liquid/solid, but it is still water in all 3. (and Marriage- two people, one flesh/or covenant)
Christians love the truth of the trinity- because it means when God says ‘God is love’ we can see how it would be possible for this to be true. We only know love in relation to an other/or others, right? God is the same- he knows how love works- because he is in a completely perfect community. We see in Christianity, a love like no other.
For more go to Desiring God website…. it has great sermons, and texts (http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/topic-index/the-trinity – The sermon ‘Trinity of Persons’ or the article doctrine of the trinity are good places to go!)
Peace and prayer as you think about this.
“There are millions of Muslims named Mohammed around the world. The name Mohammed is spelled in different ways in various places and cultures: Mohammad, Mohamed, Muhammed, Muhammad, Mahommed, Mehmed, Mehmet, Mahomet, Magomed and even Maxamed. In prayer, cite these names before God.”
No we don’t. We pray for Rasulullah, peace be upon him, and his family and hope that God blesses him just as he did Ibrahim, alayhi’ salaam.
“Pray that the Mohammeds of this world would come to know that there is another one who is honoured in heaven and earth and who has a name above all names. May millions of Mohammeds come to faith in the Messiah (See Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:10).”
Wait wait wait. Did I read right? “…there is ANOTHER who is HONOURED in heaven and earth who has a name ABOVE all names….” So…what you’re saying is, there is another god? Are you trying to convert Muslims to polytheism? Your own Bible forbids polytheism. Whatever happened to “…thou shalt have no gods before Me”?
Islam is not disappearing any time soon. It has existed for 1400 years. It survived attacks from Makkan pagans in its birth. It withstood the Crusades. It lasted through Colonialism, and is slowly emerging strong from the detritus of Western imperialism. It is currently the fastest growing religion in the world, and the fastest growing religion in the United States.
I end with this verse of the Qur’an:
“They wish to extinguish Allah’s light with their mouths, but Allah refuses except to perfect his light, although the disbelievers detest it.”-Surah At-Tawbah, Verse 32
well i congratulate my Christian’s brothers and sisters may the LORD our only true God have mercy on us (1 King 8 v 60). and send Jesus Christ to humanity again to tell us his true nature, if we forgot the message of the Gospel (Holy Bible: John 17 v3) (Holy Bible: John 20v17) (Holy Bible:5V30). Thanks. And i encourages all Muslims and myself so hold on with last revelation (Holy Qur’an) the only solution to all creature that believe in one and only true God ALLAH. (Holy Qur’an 2 v 255) TO READ AND DIGEST AND COMPLY WITH (Holy Qur’an 49 V 13). THANKS GOD BLESS BOTH TRUE CHRISTIANS & MUSLIMS.
Well I congratulate my Christian’s brothers and sisters may the LORD our only true God have mercy on us (1 King 8 v 60). And send Jesus Christ to humanity again to tell us his true nature, if we forgot the message of the Gospel (Holy Bible: John 17 v3) (Holy Bible: John 20v17) (Holy Bible: 5V30). Thanks. And I encourage all Muslims and I to hold on with last revelation (Holy Qur’an) of one and only God- ALLAH. the only solution to all creatures that believe in one and only true God ALLAH. (Holy Qur’an 2 v 255) TO READ AND DIGEST AND COMPLY WITH (Holy Qur’an 49 V 13). THANKS GOD BLESSES BOTH TRUE CHRISTIANS & MUSLIMS.
@SKhan No one is asking anyone to pray to more than one God. I think you may have misunderstood something somewhere.
The point is, there is a prevailing problem in the earth. This problem is called sin. Sin is an eternal crime committed against an eternal God by mortal, finite man.
No mere mortal can do anything to erase the stain of sin from themselves even if they spent every waking hour doing good deeds. Only One Person in all of human history could and loved you enough to do something to resolve this predicament and that is Jesus the Christ. Mohammed himself confessed in the Q’uran that he could do nothing for you; however Christ shows us that love is not merely an emotion. Love is an action, it is a verb. Love does something for others to improve their situation and Love came to earth in the form of Jesus, the God-man to demonstrate how much the true and living God really loves you and cares about your soul.
Jesus is God come in the flesh to demonstrate the qualities of the invisible God. He is the fullness of the God of all creation in the flesh. He came to seek and save us from the penalty of the sins we committed against a completely Holy God; therefore He is the only One worthy of being praised, worshipped and adored.
No one else in all of history has been able to do one thing to solve the sin problem, but Jesus has, what He did secured our freedom…
Greetings Chachi,
Where in the Bible does it say this?
“Jesus is God come in the flesh to demonstrate the qualities of the invisible God. He is the fullness of the God of all creation in the flesh. He came to seek and save us from the penalty of the sins we committed against a completely Holy God; therefore He is the only One worthy of being praised, worshipped and adored.”
#3 Jesus Christ
Should be below
#6.St. Paul
Paul is the cause of much of the misunderstanding christains have about Jesus teachings
ha? Paul helped me to understand Biblical Christianity! Sorry for you. read it again!
ya rasolalla ap pa jan be qurban
love
How is muhammed not a divine messenger? What disqualifies him, is it the face that he preaches pure montheism the worship of one God(Allah whom Arab jews and christians both worship)? Do you not worship one God, the GOD of arbraham, Issac and Jacob.The fact that that pagans and non muslims of the his tribe admitted that he was the most trustworthy and honest amonst the people. So that even when they were at war with they still trusted him with their money as they had no banks back then? This is just one example of his superior qualites.
Not all Christians believe the the trinity bear in mind that
Bear in mind not all who claim to be Christians know what they are talking about. Just like others in other religions. MOHAMMED thought that it was right to spread his religion by force, and to make war on “unbelievers”, as he called all people who did not accept his teaching. Does that sound like LOVE? Jesus used no force at all, only Love. He died for love. But Mohammede got together an army and fought battles and unbelievers. He gained many victories. He marched against Mecca with an army of ten thousand men, and the city surrendered with little resistance. The people then joined his religion and destroyed their idols. Before very long all the inhabitants of Arabia and many of the people of the neighboring countries became Mohammedans. The Truth is we all believe in only One God. It is not 3 Gods but one. Jesus is The Message, The WORD of God, and the Holy Spirit fills the world through our desire to know him. But it is all of the same God. God is Great, so our feeble minds have a problem sometimes until we realize God does not live by man’s rules.
Well said Steve.
@sam It doesn’t matter what author, guru, President, Prime Minister, list says, the fact remains that “EVERY KNEE WILL BOW” at the Name of JESUS, not at the name of Mohammed, or Buddha, or St. Paul or the Pope or Mary or anyone else. The fact also remains that no one has done or continues to do as much for humanity as Jesus the Christ. Jesus is still God and will always be and He is still seated at the right hand of Power. Isaac Newton and Mohammed and the rest of them ALL have to answer to Jesus in the end, not the other way around.
Am sure you know there are more christains in the world than any other religions, the bible is the biggest selling book in the world and Jesus never lifted the sword nor killed a single soul to make people accept him nor the religion he brought