Is the Qur'an truly the literal word of God
From where Muhammad (pbuh) got his revelations?
Did Muhammad (pbuh) author the Qur'an?
Is the Qur'an Miraculous?
Representing the Muslim perspective was Brother Nouman Ali Khan: Brother Nouman was born to a Muslim family, but later in life he turned towards atheism and then after gaining a better understanding about the Quran he finally had all his questions answered and then turned back to Islam.
He is the founder and CEO of Bayyinah, as well as the lead instructor for a number of Bayyinah courses including the 'Fundamentals of Classical Arabic' and 'Divine Speech'.
His first exposure to Arabic study was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he completed his elementary education. He continued Arabic grammar study in Pakistan, where he received a scholarship for ranking among the top 10 scores in the national Arabic studies board examinations in 1993.
But his serious training in Arabic began in the United States in 1999 under Dr. Abdus-Samie, founder and formal principal of Quran College, Faisalabad, Pakistan who happened to be touring the US for intensive lectures in Tafsir and Arabic studies.
Under Dr. Abdus-Samie, Nouman developed a keen methodical understanding of Arabic grammar. He further benefited from Dr. Abdus-Samie by internalizing his unique teaching methods and later translating his work into English for the benefit of his own students. Nouman served as professor of Arabic at Nassau Community College until '06 and has taught Modern Standard and Classical Arabic at various venues for nearly 7 years with over 10,000 students nationwide. Currently he has dedicated himself to a seven-year-long project, of conducting a linguistic & literary focus Qur'anic Tafseer series in English.
Representing the Christian side was Mr Frank Avila: Mr Avila is a devout Catholic, He is an attorney, political campaign consultant who has counseled Republicans (Jack Ryan) and Democrats (Ald. Manny Flores) and ran, himself, for Cook County Water Reclamation District Commissioner in the March, 2004 Democratic Primary.
The Topic: Is the Qur'an God's word?
An Interfaith Dialogue between Nouman Ali khan and Frank Avila
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To 787Aerospace - President Thomas Jefferson had a Qur'an so that he could learn about the people known as the Barbary Pirates. Later, the United States had to protect the trade ships from the Pirates because the Pirates were attacking and halting trade. This war was in the early 19th century.
I was the same way. I was agnostic because that's what most people tend to be in the United States, but when the terrorist attacks happened in 2001, I got a Qur'an to read about it. Remember, I am stupid.
SolusChristusSDG 3 days ago
To 787Aerospace - Thanks for making it so clear. I do realize, because so many Muslims tell me, I am stupid. I guess, since so many Muslims call me stupid, it must be true! Maybe I need to put a sign on my forehead and say "I am stupid because Muslims say I am." Jesus said, "At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold"
SolusChristusSDG 3 days ago
@SolusChristusSDG Still your so damn ignorant, I hope Allah has mercy on your soul, Muhammad was NEVER the author of the Quran, he was only a messenger conveying the message of the Quran from Allah (God) sent through the angel Gabriel. Man you really are the most stupid ignorant person ever dude!!! What is the matter with your head, Allah is the author of the Quran, not Jesus or Muhammed. I'm gonna have to cut you off now, because I seek refuge in Allah from the cursed satan...
787Aerospace 3 days ago
@SolusChristusSDG Hey brother, Allah wants us to be at peace, humbleness, and tranquility. There is no compulsion in religion, I do my best to educate sincerely as I can with the finest truth from thy Lord Allah. That's good that you read the Quran, I dont give advice or anything like that, in my respect to Allah (Only He guides according to His own will). I kindly suggest you learn more about the teachings of the Quran and learn with a sincere heart how to embrace it forever.
787Aerospace 3 days ago
To 787Aerospace - The Nazi Socialist Government pre-World War II was a quickly growing group - does that make them right or good? If so, then killing millions is okay? They killed millions. So, your analogy regarding Islam being quickly growing means nothing and all others who use it, a fallacy of great absurdity.
The Japanese taking over China and the Pacific Island chains was quickly growing. They killed millions of Chinese, see WikiPedia's Japanese war crimes. So, Islam is the quickest?
SolusChristusSDG 3 days ago
To 787Aerospace - if you read the Bible, you'll see the people of Israel in the Old Testament quickly moved to a new religion and worshiped the Golden Calf. So, if they were able to quickly move to worshiping a Golden Calf and they did it in the matter of days, then back then they were the fastest growing religion of Calf worshipers.Fastest growing?
I was once an agnostic until the 9/11 tragedy and then I began to read the Qur'an and Judaism, the Talmud and Hadith. So, I know a little bit. :)
SolusChristusSDG 3 days ago
To 787Aerospace - You ask me to show you the original bible? Well, it was developed over thousands of years, preserved by God. It was on stone, animal skin, papyrus, paper, copper, etc. So, if you like, YOU can look it up for yourself. I don't have to show it to you, because you have that ability.
By the way, since you ask me to show you the original bible then I ask you to show me the Original Qur'an. Show it to me? I want to see the Original? Did Mohammad stamp it: ORIGINAL. Where is it?
SolusChristusSDG 3 days ago
@SolusChristusSDG Show me the original scripture (the untouched version of the Torah and Gospel) if you are so truthful, were not saying everything is wrong in the old and new testaments, but it has been altered, edited, deleted, and assertions have been made. Use your head dude, the Holy Quran is the ONLY true preserved book in the world, and it is the only book from God, that has been memorized letter by letter by 10 million + Muslims in the world. Read the Quran! read!
787Aerospace 5 days ago
@SolusChristusSDG If you believe the Quran is a forgery, then tell me why is ISLAM the fastest growing way of life and the only true religion of God in the world??? 1.5 billion + counting, I tried to educate you in a way, its your option to have an open mind and open heart, because on the day of judgement, you will face your Lord (Allah) alone with no intercessors and even Jesus cant avail you. You wronged yourself, God did not wrong you. It's what your hands have earned.
787Aerospace 5 days ago
@SolusChristusSDG He has blessed you only in this world, He's going to let you play and be excited by satan, then when you shall be resurrected on the last day of resurrection, satan will abandon you, and God will show your way to hell, what a terrible abode to burn eternally forever. And I am talking to you, because we Muslims try to educate ignorant people like yourselves, and also there is no compulsion in religion, so there will be no arguments or debate, its against God.
787Aerospace 5 days ago