Basic Bible Teaching: The Origins of Islam.

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

The Origins of Islam.

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A @Christadelphians Video: The genesis of Islam, traditionally explained through the Standard Islamic Narrative (SIN), is questioned by scholars who provide evidence for an alternative origin. The narrative suggests that Muhammad, whose biography surfaced 200 years after his death, may not have been the historical figure as portrayed in Islam. There are significant gaps in the timeline, including the absence of coins, inscriptions, or significant references to Muhammad or Mecca during his lifetime. Early Islamic coins and inscriptions display Christian iconography, suggesting that the emergence of Islam was influenced by a monotheistic, anti-Trinitarian movement, rather than being a purely Islamic one. Muhammad's name may have been used as a title meaning "praised one" and might have been applied to figures such as Jesus, as seen in ancient inscriptions. The Dome of the Rock, built in Jerusalem, also challenges the narrative, as early inscriptions refer to monotheistic beliefs but not the Prophet Muhammad’s ascension (Miraj). Prophetically, this revisionist view of Islamic origins ties into Bible prophecy, particularly the 5th trumpet in Revelation 9, which describes a revolt symbolised by locusts. These locusts represent the rise of the Arab Empire, led by the Caliphs. The narrative of Muhammad as presented in Islamic tradition might be an emblem of this rebellion against the Roman Empire, symbolising a larger political and religious mutiny. The emergence of Islam under the Abbasid Dynasty redefined religious and political authority, repurposing Judeo-Christian traditions to create a new faith centred on Muhammad and the Quran. The spread of Islam in this context was shaped by the historical tension between the East (Arabian) and West (Roman) powers. This history connects to the broader prophetic narrative of the 6th trumpet, where the drying up of the River Euphrates (symbolising the fall of the Ottoman Empire) points to future geopolitical movements, particularly Russia’s influence over Islamic nations, leading to a potential final confrontation around Jerusalem. In the end, the prophecy envisions a reconciliation between Isaac’s and Ishmael’s descendants (Jews and Muslims) under the reign of Jesus, the promised Messiah, as the true "lovely one" referenced in ancient texts. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZQGiCBV-AE[/embedyt][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...