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Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: When the Prophet felt the need of relieving himself, he went far off where no one could see him.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدُ بْنُ مُسَرْهَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَرَادَ الْبَرَازَ انْطَلَقَ حَتَّى لاَ يَرَاهُ أَحَدٌ ‏.‏

Abundant NT manuscript evidence

Examination of the manuscript evidence for the New Testament (manuscript copies, translations, early church liturgy and church father quotes) shows that we can be sure the original texts of the New Testament have been preserved.

Scripture

The Gospel of Barnabas 16th Century Forgery

Muslims often appeal to the Gospel of Barnabas as an early and original Gospel. It presents a Quran-like Jesus who was substituted for another on the cross and predicts that Mohammed would come as a messenger and prophet of God. These claims are attractive to Muslims, however, the document is a forgery composed 900 years after the birth of Islam.

Scripture

The New Testament proven historically accurate

Archaeology has shown the New Testament to be incredibly reliable when referencing historical details, suggesting that it is trustworthy in its witness to Christ, His death and Resurrection. Luke’s writings (Luke and Acts) are of particular interest due to the density and accuracy of historical references.

Scripture

Promise maker? Promise Keeper!

Both the Bible and Quran state that God makes promises and keeps them. If God didn't protect his transmission of promises, how would we know he has kept them, especially when considering promises about Muhammed for example?

Scripture

Is Jesus the biological child of God?

Muslims think that Jesus' title of 'Son' means God entered into a biological relationship with Mary, yet in the OT 'Son' is a title rooted in kingship and deity.

Theology

The 66 books of the Bible are the only writings inspired by God

While there is an historic rationale for the formation of the Bible canon, the certainty that the 66 books are the only documents inspired by God is based upon the fact that he is faithful in preserving his word for his people.

Scripture

The Misunderstood Trinity in the Quran

Muslims often accuse Christians of saying that they believe in three gods. Christians deny such claims, emphasising that they hold to the Bible, which teaches there is only one God, existent in three persons (hypostases), Father, Son and Holy Spirit who share the same divine nature (ousia).

Theology

Who has the Real Jesus, Christians or Muslims?

Christians and Muslims both claim to love Jesus, but the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of the Qur’an are very different. Who is the Jesus of the Qur’an and how is he different from the Jesus of Scripture?

Theology

The Deity of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel

Although being one of the earliest parts of the New Testament to be written, Mark’s Gospel shows us clearly that Jesus is God. This counters the claim that John’s Gospel’s view of Jesus was a later development by Christians. According to Mark, Jesus is none other than the LORD himself.

Theology

Appearances of the Son of God in the Old Testament

Jesus Christ is believed to have appeared in the Old Testament. Key examples include Jesus appearing as the divine Angel of the Lord to figures like Hagar, Moses, and Gideon. Understanding these appearances supports the view that Jesus' divinity and presence are consistent throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Theology

"Three Grades of Evidence"

The Textual History of the Qur'an and the Bible, John Gilchrist

Booklet

The "Grave Defects"

The Textual History of the Qur'an and the Bible, John Gilchrist

Booklet

Bibliogrphy

The Textual History of the Qur'an and the Bible, John Gilchrist

Booklet

The God who "Never Was"?

Christ in Islam and Christianity, John Gilchrist

Booklet

Bibliography

Is Muhammad Foretold in the Bible?, John Gilchrist

Booklet

Was Barnabas really its author?

Origins and Sources of the Gospel of Barnabas, John Gilchrist

Booklet

Jesus in the Qur'an: a Spirit from God (Ruhullah)

The Titles of Jesus in the Qur'an and the Bible, John Gilchrist

Booklet

200 Questions

Q45: Would God be described as the greatest “plotter” or “schemer” of them all? (Makara)

200 Questions

200 Questions

Q97: Would Muhammad have been considered to be a normal human being who needed to repent and ask forgiveness for his sins like everyone else?

200 Questions

Key Source: Jesus appearing in the OT as the Word

Key Sources

Key Source: Quran's allegation of Bible corruption

Key Sources

also referenced under: Hadith 2 (DarusSalam) & Book 1, Hadith 2 (USC-MSA)

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