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Noah
Abraham 1900 BC
Issac Ishmael
Torah Hinduism 1500 BC
Moses . Judaism 1300 BC
Bible Buddhism 525 BC
Jesus Christ Christianity 4 BC
Quran
Muhammad Islam 610 CE
2005 CE
World Population
Growth based on Last 50 Years*
(in millions)
Years
Item Change* 2005 2010 2015
Christian 1.00% 2140 2274 2390
Muslim 2.90% 1800 2137 2465
Jew -0.10% 15 15 15
Hindu 2.10% 850 968 1074
Buddhist 1.20% 380 407 432
Sikh 2.00% 25 29 32
Confucianist -0.25% 320 314 310
Shintoist 2.10% 71 83 92
Others** 2.10% 832 945 1048
World 2.30% 6500 7171 7858
**African, Communist, non-religious, etc
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World Muslim Population
World Muslim USA Population (280 m)
Population 84% Christians (235 m)
18% Arabs 82% Non-Arabs 3.7% Muslims (10 m)
20% Africa 2.1% Jews (6 m)
10% Russia & China 10.2% Others (30 m)
17% South East Asia
30% India Subcontinent
13% other places of World .
Islam 2nd Largest
10% Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan Religion
% Muslim
USA 3.7%
UK 4%
Canada 2%
France 10%
Germany 3.5%
World Muslim Population Summary
¾ Islam - Fastest growing Religion on Earth.
¾ 1/3Countries (58 out of 189) with over 50%
population as Muslims.
¾ Islam- 2nd largest religion in US, UK, France,
Canada, and Germany.
¾ Over 10 million Muslims in the USA.
¾ Over 4,000 Mosques in the US and Canada.
¾ In the year 2015-16, Muslims will be majority.
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Common Views of Judaism, Christianity & Islam
1. Monotheism: Torah: “I am the first, and I am the last;
and besides me there is no God” (Isaiah 44:6)
Bible: “The Lord our God is one Lord” (Mark 12:29)
Qur’an: “He is God, The One and Only” (Quran 112:1)
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Some Famous Quotes About Muhammad
Bernard Shaw (British philosopher): “…Savior of
Humanity…..if a man like him…assume the
dictatorship…of world…would succeed in solving
all problems…” (The Genuine Islam)
Gandhi: “…not the sword that won a place for Islam..
…rigid simplicity… his absolute trust in God…
own mission..” (Young India)
Michael Hart: “…choice of Muhammad (#1)…world's
most influential persons…he was supremely
successful… religious and secular levels."
(The 100: A Ranking Of The Most
Influential Persons In History)
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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah
References about Muhammad in the Old Testament
(2000 years ago)
1. First Revelation: "… Read this…he said,
I am not learned" (Isaiah 29:12)
Historical Facts: Angel Gabriel delivered first
revelation: "Read…name of your Lord, who
created man..." (Quran 96:1).
Muhammad replied: “I am not learned".
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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah (cont’d..3)
5. Prophet Gave Laws: "...He will not…be discouraged
till…established justice in the earth…" (Isaiah 42:1-4)
Muhammad: Established complete code of laws.
Physically assaulted, never discouraged nor despaired.
6. Prophet with 10,000 Saints: “…he came with 10,000
saints…went a fiery law..." (Deuteronomy 33:2)
Historical Facts: Muhammad returned to Makka with
10,000 devout followers & established rule of law.
7. Until Shiloh Come: Jacob told his children…
”until Shiloh come…” (Genesis 49:10)
Shiloh means “peace” (Islam)
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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah (cont’d..4)
8. Pilgrims of Bacca Valley: “…they go…valley of
Baca…place of springs…rain…pools" (Psalms 84:5-6)
Makka…as Baca (Quran 3:96)
ZamZam spring is here. Makka got flooded.
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References About Muhammad In The Holy Bible
1. Jesus foretold about Muhammad: “…He shall give
you another comforter…” (John 14:15-16)
2. Jesus said: “I… say unto you, but you can’t bear them
now…he will show you things to come…(John 16:14).
Message of Jesus is incomplete.
Gospel of Barnabas: “…Muhammad is his blessed
name.” (Chapter 96-97)
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Gospel of Barnabas
1. Barnabas close companion of Jesus.
The Bible refers as "apostle" (Acts 14:14),
“a good man, Holy Spirit & of faith" (Acts 11:24).
2. St. Paul’s followers gained control of council of Nicea,
Cyprus & made changes….
It approved the 4 Greek Gospels that are read today.
Other Gospels including Gospel of Barnabas were
ordered to be destroyed.
Only Gospel in Aramaic, language Jesus spoke, was also
destroyed.
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Verses from the Gospel of Barnabas…
¾ Jesus said: “God…hath no equal…hath no father
nor mother..hath no sons, no brethren, nor
companions..”
¾ Jesus: “… I am man, born of mortal woman…
suffering… eating and sleeping…of cold and
heat…like other men…”
¾ Priest asked Jesus: 'Art thou…Messiah of God?’
Jesus…I am not he…come after me
…for God himself gave…the name …
Muhammad is his blessed name”
Gospel of Barnabas is the Truth from Jesus
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The Holy Quran
1. All revealed messages from God to Muhammad
Memorized by millions everyday.
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The Holy Quran (cont’d…2)
4. Scientific facts, unknown 1400 years ago, revealed in the
Quran. Each is scientifically correct…
¾ The 'Big Bang' theory of Creation of the Universe.
¾ Planets and orbital patterns of the Cosmos.
¾ Conception and stages of Embryological growth
(‘The Developing Human’, Professor Keith Moore,
University of Toronto).
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Islam: The Final Religion
Islam - universal religion for all mankind.
Islam - means submission to the will & law of God.
Islam - Other meaning is peace (through God)
5 Pillars of Islam
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The Five Pillars Of Islam
1. Faith in One & Only God: All-Powerful, Self-Sufficient...
¾ All past Prophets and Muhammad is the last Prophet.
¾ All Revealed, unaltered, Holy Books.
¾ All Angels.
¾ Life after death and the Day of Judgment.
¾ Divine Decree (fate).
2. Prayer: Seek forgiveness, guidance from God directly
3. Fasting: before sunrise - after sunset
4. Poor Dues: Pay 2½% from savings to less fortunate
fellows.
5. Pilgrimage: Travel to Mecca. Abraham’s sacrifice,
willingness to sacrifice his son (Genesis 22:2).
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What Does Islam Say About…
¾ Human Rights: Privacy / Freedom / Equality guaranteed
God says: No compulsion in religion. (Quran 2:256)
¾ Universality of Islam: God says: …Sent Muhammad
…mercy for all nations” (Quran 21:107)
“Whoever oppresses any non-Muslim, I shall be
prosecutor on Day of Judgment." (Muhammad)
¾ Jihad / Struggle: Efforts against Injustice, Self-defense,
the evil desires within oneself.
Never meant to force anybody to choose a religion.
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Women's Rights
http://www.letswrap.com/dvinfo/stats.htm
9 95% victims of domestic violence are women.
(DOJ)
9 Every 9 seconds: woman assaulted & beaten.
9 4,000,000 women / year are assaulted by partners.
9 Family violence: kills many women / 5 years
as total Americans died in Vietnam War.
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Status & Responsibility of Women in Islam
Right of inheritance and independent ownership.
Women can work. Muhammad’s first wife was a successful
business woman.
Islam enjoins morality in behavior & appearance.
Fashion - women as sex object, not acceptable
Protection of Women's Honor:…launch charge
against women…produce 4 witnesses…(Quran 24:4)
Muhammad said:”…Treat … women well…be kind
…your partners & committed helpers”
“Best of you…who are kindest with your wives”
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Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam…2
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Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam…3
Wife’s Property: Does not need gifts to attract husband.
Groom present bride with marriage gift.
Never obliged to provide for family unless she voluntarily
chooses to do so.
Divorce: Highly discouraged, recognize rights of both
partners to end relationship
"Live with them…footing of kindness and equity…"
(Quran 4:19)
"A believing man must not hate a believing woman. If he
dislikes one of her characters, he will be pleased with
another". (Muhammad)
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Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam…4
The Veil: "O Prophet tell…the believing women…
they should…outer garments over their bodies…
they… known and not molested" (Quran 33:59)
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Polygamy
Polygamy in the West: Marriage, divorce, marriage,
divorce; married / unmarried man with several girlfriends.
Cheating or use women without responsibility.
Polygamy addresses orphans and widows in society.
Contact:
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P.O. Box 890071
Houston, TX 77289
281-488-3191
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