April 6, 2015

  • The Quran shows clear animosity toward Jews and Christians.

    The Quran shows clear animosity toward Jews and Christians.
    That the verses are written in an argumentative style that is more typical of a person than of God. That the overall style and certain references do not conform to the biblical text that supposedly contain the roots of Islam. See (Sura 5:44). Surly these issues are subjective, however we must consider what the majority of people would consider reasonable.

    82:62 Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

    This is nice sentiment, however it will be repeatedly contradicted in later text. Shortly after this was written Muhammad’s army slaughtered hundreds of Jews and sold their women and children into slavery at Medina when he gave a treaty that if they gave him the city,they could leave in peace.

    2:111 And they say: “None shall enter Paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian.”
    Those are their (vain) desires. Say: “Produce your proof if ye are truthful.”

    Who said that and where is it written? If this refers to a quote from Torah it is God’s words and not that of the Jewish people.The language and communication style used in this verse as in all of these verses, is noticeably different from that in both the Torah and in the New Testament. At any rate the verse has a malicious tone that disparages other religions. The fact is that Judaism says no such thing in the Torah or otherwise. The Talmud states Tosefta, Saheddrin 13:The righteous of all nations have a share in the World to Come and the Zohar (Kabbalistic writings) says Tana DeBei Eliahu Rabbah 9: I call heaven and earth as witnesses:Any individual,whether gentile or Jew,man or woman,servant or maid,can bring the Divine Presence upon himself in accordance to his deeds.

    2:113 The Jews say: “The Christians have naught (to stand) upon; and the Christians say: “The Jews have naught (To stand) upon.” Yet they (Profess to) study the(same) Book. Like unto their word is what those say who know not; but Allah will judge between them in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.

    Again the communication style differs from that which we are used to, and again we see language that appears to be intended to discredit Jews and Christians. The main issue here is that Jews and Christians do not in fact profess to study the same book. Christians read their New Testament,which is not even close to being in the Jewish scriptures. Certainly God would know this, Muhammad on the other hand, evidently did not.

    2:120 Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: “The Guidance of Allah,-that is the (only) Guidance.” Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against Allah.

    Consider the point of view of the author, although written in the third person it seems as though the author is obsessed with deliberation with the Jewish and Christian people. This verse seems to reflect emotions that are more typical of a man than of God. I also should reiterate that Judaism teaches no such thing as shown above

    2:135 They say: “Become Jews or Christians if ye would be guided (To
    salvation).” Say thou: “Nay! (I would rather) the Religion of Abraham the True, and he
    joined not gods with Allah.”

    Who says this? Certainly, if this text was written by God He would remember that Judaism doesn’t teach someone needs to become Jewish to merit the World to Come.

    2:140 Or do ye say that Abraham, Isma’il, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know better than Allah. Ah! who is more unjust than those who conceal the testimony they have from Allah. but Allah is not unmindful of what ye do!

    This verse like those before it is written in an argumentative style that would be unlikely of God. It also contains the direct accusation that Jews and Christians are unjust. The very fact it infers anyone would infer that the Patriarchs were Christian is rather funny since they all predated Jesus by centuries.To deny the Tribes of Israel practiced Judaism is saying the Torah,Prophets and writings are a lie.The word Jew/Jews is used 85 times in the Tanakh.
    4:46 Of the Jews there are those who displace words from their (right) places, and say: “We hear and we disobey”; and “Hear what is not Heard”; and “Ra’ina”; with a twist of their tongues and a slander to Faith. If only they had said: “What hear and we obey”; and “Do hear”; and “Do look at us”; it would have been better for them, and more proper; but Allah hath cursed them for their Unbelief; and but few of them will believe.

    The debasement of the Jews continues in this verse with a supposed statement by God that he has cursed the entire religion. Is this not in direct conflict with verse 82:62?One might also point out that Torah scrolls that predate Isa and Mohammed say, One might also point out that G-d is not an idiot.Why would He go ahead and give the Torah to a nation that told Him they wouldn't obey it LOL!!!
    Moses came and told the people all the words of God. The people responded with one voice and said, 'All the words that God has spoken, we will do.' Moses wrote down all the words of God. He arose early in the morning and built an altar beneath the mountain, and also twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. He sent youths of the Sons of Israel and they offered burnt-offerings, and sacrificed oxen as peace offerings to God. Moses ... then took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the ears of the people. They said, 'All that God has spoken, we will do and we will hear.' (Exodus 24:3-7) Maybe G-d forgot this when He told Mohammed

    4:160 For the iniquity of the Jews We made unlawful for them certain (foods) good and wholesome which had been lawful for them;- in that they hindered many from Allah’s Way;

    I assume this verse refers to the Kosher restrictions. If this is the case, the author clearly does not understand the nature of the Kosher restrictions. A good question that comes to mind is, why would God punish the Jews with restrictions if the Jews typically disobey such commandments? (“We hear and we disobey ,4:46). Once again inferring G-d is an idiot where He gave laws again to people that already told him they wouldn't do them LOL

    2:120 Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: “The Guidance of Allah,-that is the (only) Guidance.” Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against Allah.

    5:18 (Both) the Jews and the Christians say: “We are sons of Allah, and his beloved.” Say: “Why then doth He punish you for your sins? Nay, ye are but men,- of the men he hath created: He forgiveth whom He pleaseth, and He punisheth whom He pleaseth: and to Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between: and unto Him is the final goal (of all)”

    Here the point made by the author possesses no obvious flaws. What is apparent here as in most of the verses, is the anti-Jew, anti-Christian theme. The style also suggests that the sentiments are the words of a personally involved party and not of the King of Kings. Then there is the fact that saying mankind is the children of G-d simply as His creation is a figurative concept,not a literal religious concept and why wouldn't any "parent" punish an unruly "child"

    5:44 It was We who revealed the law (to Moses): therein was guidance and light. By its standard have been judged the Jews, by the prophets who bowed (as in Islam) to Allah.s will, by the rabbis and the doctors of law: for to them was entrusted the protection of Allah.s book, and they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not my signs for a miserable price. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers.

    Here the Sura flat says the Torah law has been guarded by the Jews since the beginning. The Quran was written around 6oo AD, yet in this verse we see the attempt by Islam to make the retroactive claim that Jewish history was in fact Islamic history incognito. I assume the Muslims have an elaborate explanation as to why it took thousands of years to get things straightened out. It is important to note however, that Muhammad’s people stood to gain a great deal from such a claim. There is also a sub claim here, Islam refers to Torah as “Gods book,” this suggests that Torah is in fact a bench mark for discussion of Islam. Therefore, it would be an inconsistency to refute its teachings. This is done in Quran both directly and accidentally. (2:111 And they say: “None shall enter Paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian.” Those are their (vain)desires. Say: “Produce your proof if ye are truthful.” ).

    In verse 5:44 the author shifts from criticism of Jews to pro active Judgment of
    the Jews (by Muslims),( If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers.).

    5:51 O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and
    protectors: They are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.

    I probably don’t need to point out the defamation of the Jewish and Christian people in verse 5:51, and it should be clear to the plainest of logic that this verse was written by a man with a great deal of animosity toward these people. Christians protectors of Jews? Maybe G-d missed some little details about the "They are but friends and protectors to each other." verse: |_ 388 C.E. -- First synagogue burned by the Bishop of Kallinikon._ 4th Century -- Synagogues burned by Christians. Thousands of Jews slain._ 5th Century -- Bishop Innocentius of Dertona (Italy) destroys Synagogues.
    _ 694 C.E. -- Jews enslaved. Jews lose rights and property. Jewish children forced to be baptized. Yeah,friends and protectors.

    5:64 The Jews say: “(Allah)’s hand is tied up.” Be their hands tied up and be they accursed for the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay, both His hands are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But the revelation that cometh to thee from Allah increaseth in most of them their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. Amongst them we have placed enmity and hatred till the Day of Judgment. Every time they kindle the fire of war, Allah doth extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do mischief on earth. And Allah loveth not those who do mischief.

    Here the vilification of the Jews grows more intense with the assertion that God’s chosen people are now hated by God. Once again the author reveals his personal involvement with his hostility toward the Jews for rejecting the Quran. One thing that is important to note here is that when Torah speaks of people falling out of grace with God it is referring to small, limited groups of people such as those in Sodom and Gomorrah. Those people were dispatched, and the story ended leaving only history. In contrast, the Quran’s affront of Jews and Christians has the very different effect of ongoing malice toward a living race of people.So much for a merciful G-d

    5:64 But the revelation that cometh to thee from Allah increaseth in most of them their
    obstinate rebellion and blasphemy.

    This statement was supposedly written before the Jews had knowledge of it, how then could they have rejected it? This is like saying, “I would have sent cash but I already sealed the envelope”. Perhaps God was foretelling the future, like when he said he would harden Pharaohs heart? If that is the case, one must ask why God had confidence in the Jewish people for so long only to pre-condemn them this time?

    5:69 Those who believe (in the Qur’an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures),
    and the Sabians and the Christians,- any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness,- on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

    How can any reasonable person expect that this would be possible given the
    damaging statements made in other verses?

    5:82 Strongest among men in enmity to the believers wilt thou find the Jews and
    Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the believers wilt thou find those who say, “We are Christians”: because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant.

    It appears as though the author has changed his mind about the Christians for the time being.

    6:146 For those who followed the Jewish Law, We forbade every (animal) with
    undivided hoof, and We forbade them that fat of the ox and the sheep, except what
    adheres to their backs or their entrails, or is mixed up with a bone: this in recompense for their wilful disobedience: for We are true (in Our ordinances).

    This is an obvious misunderstanding of the Kosher restrictions once again. It is not likely that God would make such a grievous error. Perhaps the use of the term we ( first person) refers to Muslims, of which the author is one. If this is the case than it would seem to imply that the Quran is expressing the views of Muhammad, and not of God. Some may argue that the term “we” was used because God is a Muslim. This idea would not make sense given that the term “Muslim” means “one who submits to God”. Similarly it would imply that the Muslims are God’s peers. This would go against the most fundamental tenants of Islam.

    9:30 The Jews call ‘Uzair a son of Allah, and the Christians call Christ the son of Allah. That is a saying from their mouth; (in this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say. Allah’s curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the Truth!

    The author of this verse clearly has no knowledge of Judaism. I say this because, as every Jew knows the idea that God would have a son beyond the figuative or poetic styles shown in the Torah,Psalms and other writings is an absurdity to Judaism.

    16:118 To the Jews We prohibited such things as We have mentioned to thee before: We did them no wrong, but they were used to doing wrong to themselves.

    I assume the repeated use of the word “we” is a slip by Muhammad . At any rate the simplicity of the logic here speaks for itself.

    22:17 Those who believe (in the Qur’an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and Polytheists,- Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.

    The use of the phrase “judge between them” reinforces my assertion that these verses are written in an argumentative format more typical of a human author than of God.

    These issues are subject to each persons individual interpretation of what is likely and what is reasonable. What is clear, is that the Quran does contain defamatory remarks toward Jews and Christians, and that the writing style of the Quran differs from both the Old and New Testament. Also clear is that the style of these verses is argumentative and seem to focus on a dispute between men. Of particular significance, is the fact that historical accounts of the time period suggest that Muhammad did in fact, have political reasons that parallel the opinions expressed in the Quran. Does this seem to be an incredible coincidence? Another issue, is the abundance of staked evidence. Of the twenty quotes found regarding Judaism, only two spoke well of other religions and they did so in a precursory manner. As mentioned previously each person must draw his or her own conclusions. As for myself, I am reasonably certain that God would not speak that way of the Jews making such total mistakes about His own Laws.