Islamic Practices In The Bible

ISLAMIC PRACTICES IN THE BIBLE Presented by

Kamarudin Abdullah [IPSI(M)] www.ipsi.com.my

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful ‘Say ye: “We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) Prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)”’. (Al Baqarah (2), v. 136)

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful ‘Say: “I am no bringer of newfangled doctrine among the messengers, nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I follow but that which is revealed to me by inspiration: I am but a Warner, open and clear.”’ (Al Ahqaf (46), v. 9)

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful ‘Nay! He has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).’ (Al Saffat (37), v. 37) ‘To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety…’ (Al Ma’idah (5), v. 48)

Consumption of Alcohol ‘Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons are not to drink wine or other fermented drink whenever you go into the Tent of Meeting, or you will die. This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come.”’ (Leviticus 10: 8-9) ‘Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.’ (Proverbs 20: 1)

‘Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.’ (Proverbs 23: 20-21) What does Islam say…?

‘O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination of Satan’s handiwork; eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper.’ (Al Ma’idah (5) v. 90)

Dietary Laws ‘The pig is also unclean; although it has a split hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses.’ (Deuteronomy 14: 8) “Do not eat any meat with the blood still in it”. (Leviticus 19: 26) “Do not eat anything you find already dead”. (Deuteronomy 14: 21)

What does Islam say…? ‘He has only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name has been invoked besides that of Allah…’ (Al Baqarah (2) v. 173)

Prohibition of Usury “If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not be like a moneylender; charge him no interest.” (Exodus 22: 25, Deuteronomy 23: 19) ‘LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? … he who lends money without usury… he who does these things will never be shaken.’ (Psalm 15: 1-4)

What does Islam say…? ‘Those who devour usury will not stand except as stands one whom the Evil One by his touch has driven to madness. That is because they say: “Trade is like usury”. But Allah has permitted trade and forbidden usury…’ (Al Baqarah (2) v. 275)

Ruling on Circumcision ‘Then God said to Abraham, “…every male among you shall be circumcised. You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and you… My covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant.’ (Genesis 17: 3) ‘On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.’ (Luke 2: 21)

What does Islam say…? Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle (pbuh) said, "Five practices are characteristics of the Fitrah: circumcision, shaving the pubic region, clipping the nails and cutting the moustaches short." (Al Bukhari Volume 7, Book 72, Number 777)

Greetings of Peace ‘While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”’ (Luke 24: 36) What does Islam say…? ‘When those come to thee who believe in Our signs, Say: “Peace be on you: Your Lord hath inscribed for Himself (the rule of) mercy: verily, if any of you did evil in ignorance, and thereafter repented, and amend (his conduct), lo! He is Oftforgiving, Most Merciful.”’ (Al An’aam (6), v. 54)

If God Wills… ‘Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money”. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”’ (James 4: 13-15)

What does Islam say…? ‘Nor say of anything, “I shall be sure to do so and so tomorrow” – without adding, “So please Allah!” (Sura Al Kahf (18), v. 23-24)

Call for Prayer ‘The LORD said to Moses: “Make two trumpets of hammered silver, and use them for calling the community together and for having the camps set out. When both are sounded, the whole community is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.’ (Numbers 10: 1-3)

What does Islam say…? Ibn Umar reported: When the Muslims came to Medina, they gathered and sought to know the time of prayer but no one summoned them. One day they discussed the matter, and some of them said: Use something like the bell of the Christians and some of them said: Use horn like that of the Jews. Umar said: Why may not a man be appointed who should call (people) to prayer? The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: O Bilal, get up and summon (the people) to prayer. (Muslim, Book 004, Number 0735)

Removing ones shoes “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” (Exodus 3: 5, Acts 7: 33) What does Islam say…? ‘But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: “O Moses! Verily I am your Lord! Therefore (in My presence) put off your shoes: for you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.”’ (Taha (20), v. 11-12)

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‘…and Moses and Aaron and his sons used it to wash their hands and feet. They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, as the LORD commanded Moses.’ (Exodus 40: 31-32) What does Islam say…?

‘O ye who believe! When ye prepare for prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to the ankles...’ (Al Ma’idah (5), v. 6 )

Direction of Prayer

‘…he (Daniel) went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.’ (Daniel 6: 10) What does Islam say…? ‘We see the turning of your face (for guidance) to the heavens; now shall We turn you to a Qiblah that shall please you. Turn then your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque: wherever you are, turn your faces in that direction…’ (Al Baqarah (2), v. 144)

Bowing in Prayer ‘When Abraham’s servant heard what they said, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.’ (Genesis 24: 52) ‘… Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.’ (1 Kings 18: 42) ‘Then they bowed down and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.’ (Nehemiah 8: 6)

Prostration in Prayer ‘Moses and Aaron went from the assembly to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.’ (Numbers 20: 6) ‘Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence,…’ (Joshua 5: 14) ‘Going a little farther, he (Jesus) fell with his face to the ground and prayed…’ (Matthew 26: 39)

What does Islam say…? ‘O ye who believe! Bow down, prostrate yourselves, and adore your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper.’ (Al Hajj (22), v. 77) Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication (in this state). (Muslim, Book 004, Number 0979)

Manner of Supplication ‘When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the LORD, he rose from before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.’ (1 Kings 8: 54) ‘Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, “Amen! Amen!” (Nehemiah 8: 6)

What does Islam say…? Abu Dawood (1486) narrated from Malik ibn Yasaar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: “When you ask of Allah, ask of Him with the palms of your hands, not with the backs of them.”

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