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All religions basically teach their followers to do good deeds. Why should a person only follow Islam?
While many religions share common moral teachings, the critical difference lies in theology and the concept of God. All major religions, in their original form, taught the worship of One God (monotheism). Over time, human interpolations introduced polytheism, idolatry, and the deification of prophets and saints. Islam offers the purest, unaltered monotheism and a preserved scripture — the Qur'an remains unchanged since its revelation, unlike other religious texts which have undergone modifications.
In what ways was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ similar to Moses, as Deuteronomy 18 prophesied?
Deuteronomy 18:18 prophesies a prophet 'like Moses from among their brethren.' When tested against six key biographical criteria, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ matches all six — natural birth, marriage with children, natural death, bringing a new law, worldly leadership, and acceptance by his own people. Jesus (peace be upon him) matches none of the six criteria, making Muhammad ﷺ the unique and precise fulfillment of this prophecy.
Is Isaiah 29:12 a prophecy about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Islamic scholars identify Isaiah 29:12 as a precise description of the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The verse reads: 'And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.' This is a verbatim match to the moment Angel Jibreel commanded 'Iqra!' (Read!) and the Prophet ﷺ responded 'Ma ana bi-qari'' (I am not learned) — the exact exchange recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari.
Is Jesus God, the Son of God, or a Prophet?
According to both the Bible and the Qur'an, Jesus was a mighty Prophet and Messenger of God — not God Himself nor literally God's son. The Bible records that Jesus prayed to God, called God 'greater than me,' and declared the greatest commandment to be 'The Lord our God, the Lord is one.' The Qur'an honors Jesus as the Messiah, born miraculously, but worships God alone.
What does Islam say about Jesus (Isa)?
Islam reveres Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam) as one of the greatest prophets and the Messiah. Muslims believe in his virgin birth, his miracles, and his return before the Day of Judgment, but do not accept his divinity or crucifixion as understood in Christianity.
What is the concept of God in Islam?
Islam teaches pure, uncompromising monotheism (Tawhid). God (Allah) is One, Unique, All-Powerful, Most High, and Perfect. He has no partners, equals, rivals, sons, daughters, or family. He does not do ungodly acts, does not have human limitations, and nothing in creation resembles Him. This clear, uncomplicated concept of God is considered the foundation of the entire faith.
What was the original message that Jesus preached?
Jesus preached the same message as every Prophet before him: worship the One True God alone. When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus replied: 'The Lord our God, the Lord is one' (Mark 12:29) — a direct quote from the Old Testament. He never claimed divinity or asked people to worship him. Islam teaches that Jesus confirmed the message of Moses and the earlier Prophets.
Who is Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and what was his character like?
Muhammad ﷺ is the final Prophet sent by God to all of humanity. His character was described by his wife Aisha as 'a reflection of the Qur'an.' He was known for extraordinary mercy, forgiveness, humility, equality, and gentleness — even celebrated by non-Muslim scholars like Mahatma Gandhi and George Bernard Shaw as one of history's greatest figures.
Why should someone consider Islam?
Islam offers a direct, personal relationship with the Creator without any intermediaries; a clear, evidence-based faith supported by the preserved Qur'an; a practical and balanced way of life covering spiritual, social, and personal well-being; and a universal, timeless message — the same core monotheistic message brought by all Prophets throughout history.
Articles (2)
Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad ﷺ, the Prophet of Islam
Evidence from the Bible pointing to the coming of the final Prophet
Islamic Research Foundation
The Biblical prophecies on the advent of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are evidence of the truth of Islam for people who believe in the Bible. This article examines prophecies from Deuteronomy, Isaiah, John, and Genesis that point to a prophet like Moses — from among the Ishmaelites — into whose mouth God would put His words.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Bible, Torah, and World Scriptures: The Complete Evidence
How the Torah, Gospels, Hindu Vedas, and Buddhist scriptures all prophesied the final Messenger of God
TheOpenQuran Research
Is Muhammad ﷺ mentioned in the Bible, Torah, and world scriptures? Yes — and this is the complete evidence. From Deuteronomy 18:18 and Isaiah 42 to Song of Solomon's 'Muhammadim' in Hebrew, the Gospel of John's Comforter, the Hindu Bhavishya Purana naming him explicitly, the Vedas' Narasansha, and the Buddhist six-criteria prophecy — every major tradition points to one man.
Qur'an Verses (4)
إِذْ قَالَتِ الْمَلَائِكَةُ يَا مَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنْهُ اسْمُهُ الْمَسِيحُ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ وَجِيهًا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَمِنَ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ
Idh qalat il-mala'ikatu ya Maryamu innallaha yubashshiruki bikalimatin minhu ismuhu al-Masihu 'Isa ibnu Maryama wajihan fid-dunya wal-akhirati wa min al-muqarrabin
“[And mention] when the angels said, 'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary — distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].'”
قُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمَ وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِسْحَـٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَٱلْأَسْبَاطِ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ وَعِيسَىٰ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ ٱلنَّبِيُّونَ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُمْ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ
Qulu amanna billahi wa ma unzila ilayna wa ma unzila ila Ibrahima wa Isma'ila wa Ishaqa wa Ya'quba wal-Asbati wa ma utiya Musa wa 'Isa wa ma utiya an-Nabiyyuna min Rabbihim la nufarriqu bayna ahadin minhum wa nahnu lahu Muslimun
“Say, 'We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants, and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims in submission to Him.'”
وَلَا تُجَـٰدِلُوٓا۟ أَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ مِنْهُمْ ۖ وَقُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَأُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ وَإِلَـٰهُنَا وَإِلَـٰهُكُمْ وَٰحِدٌ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ
Wa la tujadilu ahla al-Kitabi illa billati hiya ahsan, illal-ladhina zalamu minhum. Wa qulu amanna billadhi unzila ilayna wa unzila ilaykum wa ilahuna wa ilahukum wahid wa nahnu lahu Muslimun
“And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, 'We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims in submission to Him.'”
وَمَرْيَمَ ٱبْنَتَ عِمْرَٰنَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَحْصَنَتْ فَرْجَهَا فَنَفَخْنَا فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِنَا وَصَدَّقَتْ بِكَلِمَـٰتِ رَبِّهَا وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَكَانَتْ مِنَ ٱلْقَـٰنِتِينَ
Wa Maryama ibnat 'Imran allati ahsanat farjaha fa nafakhna fihi min ruhina wa saddaqat bikalimati Rabbiha wa kutubihi wa kanat min al-qanitin
“And Mary, the daughter of Imran, who guarded her chastity, so We blew into her garment through Our angel, and she believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures and was of the devoutly obedient.”
Hadith (6)
مَا مِنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ نَبِيٌّ إِلاَّ أُعْطِيَ مَا مِثْلُهُ آمَنَ عَلَيْهِ الْبَشَرُ، وَإِنَّمَا كَانَ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُهُ وَحْيًا أَوْحَاهُ اللَّهُ إِلَيَّ، فَأَرْجُو أَنِّي أَكْثَرُهُمْ تَابِعًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ
Ma min al-anbiya'i nabiyyun illa u'tiya ma mithluhu amana 'alayhi al-bashar, wa innama kana alladhi utituhu wahyan awhahu Allahu ilayya, fa arju anni aktharuhum tabi'an yawm al-qiyamah
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَيُوشِكَنَّ أَنْ يَنْزِلَ فِيكُمُ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ حَكَمًا عَدْلاً
Walladhi nafsi biyadihi la yushikanna an yanzila fikum ibnu Maryama hakaman 'adlan
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
أَنَا أَوْلَى النَّاسِ بِابْنِ مَرْيَمَ، وَالأَنْبِيَاءُ أَوْلاَدُ عَلاَّتٍ، لَيْسَ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَهُ نَبِيٌّ
Ana awla an-nasi bi ibni Maryam, wal-anbiya'u awladu 'allat, laysa bayni wa baynahu nabiyy
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ يَطْعُنُ الشَّيْطَانُ فِي جَنْبَيْهِ بِإِصْبَعِهِ حِينَ يُولَدُ، غَيْرَ عِيسَى بْنِ مَرْيَمَ، ذَهَبَ يَطْعُنُ فَطَعَنَ فِي الْحِجَابِ
Kullu bani Adama yat'unu ash-Shaytanu fi janbayhi bi isba'ihi hina yulad, ghayra 'Isa ibn Maryam, dhahaba yat'unu fa ta'ana fil-hijab
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
رَأَى عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ رَجُلاً يَسْرِقُ فَقَالَ لَهُ أَسَرَقْتَ قَالَ كَلاَّ وَاللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ. فَقَالَ عِيسَى آمَنْتُ بِاللَّهِ وَكَذَّبْتُ عَيْنِي
Ra'a 'Isa ibnu Maryama rajulan yasriqu fa qala lahu: a saraqta? Qala: Kalla, wallahi alladhi la ilaha illa Huwa. Fa qala 'Isa: Amantu billahi wa kadhdhab-tu 'ayni
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
إِذَا أَدَّبَ الرَّجُلُ أَمَتَهُ فَأَحْسَنَ تَأْدِيبَهَا وَعَلَّمَهَا فَأَحْسَنَ تَعْلِيمَهَا ثُمَّ أَعْتَقَهَا فَتَزَوَّجَهَا فَلَهُ أَجْرَانِ
Idha addaba ar-rajulu amatahu fa ahsana ta'dibaha wa 'allamaha fa ahsana ta'limaha thumma a'taqaha fa tazawwajaha falahu ajran
Narrated by Abu Musa al-Ash'ari