New Podcast Let Us Reason - A Christian/Muslim Dialogue

What does islam say about fasting? What are the things muslim fast/abstain from? Does the month of Ramadan fall and end on the same days all over the world? Why do muslims fast? Why is Ramadan a significant month to muslims? How do muslims tell when to start and end the fast everyday? Did the pagan Arab fast during the month of Ramadan? Was there a specific command in the Bible to fast for a month? These questions are answered in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi says that according to the scriptures Mohammad is a false prophet.  He explains from the letter of first John why he believes that is true.  What are the signs of the anti Christ? Was Mohammad certain of his message,and what were his douts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun talk about the way Facebook is treating them and other christian ministers as the share the truth about Islam and Mohammad.  They explain the reason why muslims lie and kill if anyone dare to say anything verbal about their religion or their prophet because in their mind that is declaring war on Islam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi tells of the different ways to access the ministry videos and other resources through; the website( cirainternational.com ), iTunes, sound cloud, Omny studio, and email ([email protected]).   Also a number of new video releases on the web site and YouTube including: 1. Series on the changes that the Quran went through, 2. Series on no scientific miracles in the Quran, 3. Series on the historical origin of Islam.  3. Facebook Live, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun compare the presence of God in the Tabernacle in the Old Testament with Christ's incarnation and dwelling among us when he came to earth in human body(John 1). They also point out when Jews pray towards the temple they are acknowledging God's presence in it, not so the case when muslims face the Kaabah they do not say that God's presence is in it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about one social media platform, Facebook, blocking , how is that happening, and its effect on the ministry.  He asks for prayer and support to face this attack and to be more effective in speaking the truth.  Despite all the opposition God is still at work in the lives of people who are being reached by FB posts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do muslims face al kaabah when they pray? Are muslims prayers effective if they were not facing the kaabah? Is facing the kaabah a command or a choice? What is the role of the black stone in Islam? listen as Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun answer these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do muslims run around the Kaaba seven times at least once in their lifetime? Do muslims worship Muhammad?  Is there forgiveness of sins apart from Muhammad?(Q 4: 64,65).Why did Muhammad kiss and touch the black stone and the Kaaba? These questions and more are answered in this episode by Al fadi and Sam Shamoun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about two series of videos that he has done alone or with others on YouTube channel youtube.com/cirainternational 1.The doctrine of the original sin in Islam. Al calls it The Islamic original sin dilemma.  Muslims do not believe in the original sin so Al Fadi shows from Islamic sources that Islamic sources talks about the original sin.  2. A series with Dr. Jay Smith: a. The unknown history of Islam.  b. The Quran many problems. Listen to hear more details about the subject.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi  discusses the subject of intercession in Islam. He points to his Facebook post on March 3rd. He gives examples from both the Quran and the Hadith that contradicts each other on the subject; some say that Mohammad will be an intercessor for muslims and others says that he can't.  Listen as Al Fadi explains the subject. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the Kaaba? Why do muslims face it when they pray? Who built it and why? What do muslims do when they go on a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca? Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun are starting a new series on this. Listen as they answer the above questions and give more details about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi highlights one Quranic passage(Q 48: 8-9) to show that the word tawheed in the Quran does not mean oness but unification. He goes on to discuss several English translations beside the Arabic to show that honor and reverence are ascribed to Muhammad as to Allah making Mohammad a partner with Allah(See Facebook post on Feb.23).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi explains in this episode that Muhammad is the supreme deity in Islam and without him their is no salvation.  He explains the post on Feb. 14 of his Facebook page Alfadi.cira, which he calls " Devastating Dilemma". Using Q 9:103, he explains that if Muhammad purify and sanctify muslims; then he is "god" or that verse no longer applies because Muhammad is dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun discuss passages from the Quran and other quranic sources that is telling muslims to pray to Mohammad for the forgiveness of their sins.  By doing that Muhammad made himself the muslims saviour and make them believe that they do not need Jesus as a saviour.  Not to mention that by that claim he is making himself equal to God who forgives sin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam and Al Fadi continue to discuss the dilemma of who God is praying to in Islam; when muslims pray five times a day saying;"Sala Allah Alayhi wa sallam". Is God praying to Mohammad or to himself? If Allah is invoking Mohammad; does that mean that Allah is equal to Mohammad? That is a massive dilemma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To worship; Dua'a; supplication are the same thing.  Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun continue to discuss what it means that God worships.  It could mean that he is praying to himself, praying to other Gods, or He is more than one person. Listen to this episode to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Quran 33:43,56, Why does Allah,his angel and muslims pray, and to whom? Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Shamoun with Al Fadi answer the muslim objection: if Jesus is God why the is he praying to the Father? 1. The three eternal persons of the one triune God has fellowship with one another, and prayer is a form of fellowship (John 17: 5,24).  2. Jesus became flesh(man), he became the perfect man who loved, obeyed, and worshiped God( John 1:14, 6:38).  3. Psalm 102: 25-27, Hebrews 1: 8-12) shows that the Father also glorify and praises the son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muslims believe that the Quran we have today is an exact replica of the Quran in the time of Muhammad (7th century),and it is  completely preserved in heaven.  Al Fadi says that we do not have a complete 7th century Quran that matches today's 1924 edition of the Quran.  He adds that today's Quran was standardized in 1924 (Cairo edition), and It was based on oral transmission and not on any manuscripts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quran(4:71) appears to attack the false trinity (God,Jesus,and Mary).  It also affirms that Jesus is God's word and a Sprit of God, which makes him equal to God and divine.  Listen to Al Fadi as he gives explanation from both the Quran and the Bible to prove that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quran says that Christian believe that Allah(God) is one third of three members(Q 5: 73-75); Who are these three according to the Quran? What do Bible believing Christians and the Bible say what the trinity is? Do Christians believe in more than one God? Does the Quran make a sound argument when it accuses the Christian of worshiping three Gods? listen as Al Fadi explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muslims attack the doctrine of the trinity saying that christians worship three gods.  They also say that the term trinity is never mentioned in the bible.  Al Fadi explains that the muslim doctrine of tawheed does not mean one,but means to unify into one.  Also the word tawheed is not mentioned in the Quran.  Listen to the episode to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Al Fadi shares a summary of the different ministries that was done in the past year and shares a glimpse of what is going to happen in the year to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi explains the meaning of Christmas; that it is the birth of Christ who came to the world as a baby.  God in the flesh. He fullfilled old testament prophecies and died on the cross to save us from our sin.  He took our punishment to satisfy God's justice.  And if we believe in him we are saved and have eternal life. But if we don't believe we are under God's judgment and wrath(John 3:16-18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses two facebook posts that deals with the doctrine of Tawheed in Islam:  1. If Allah is one, why is it then that Muhammad is made equal to him? ie. Q 3:31& 48:10.    2. If Allah is one and worthy of worship,why then did he ask the angels to prostrate to Adam?Q15:29. Allah =Adam   3. He also talks about a public challenge on Dec 10, saying: If Muhammad is not a god, then prove to us that muslims can be saved without mentioning the name of Muhammad next to Allah in the shahada?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about two FB posts; 1. Dec.5.  he calls it "Massive Dilemma" ; Q33:56, says that "Allah and the angels pray upon Muhammad..". How can a creator pray upon a creature? 2. Dec.2.  A claim that the Quran is infalable, perfect and complete book. If muslims are honest to themselves they can't claim that the Quran has never changed through the years. Al gives the reasoning behind that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about three facebook posts: 1. Jesus is God according to the Quran. In John 5:21-29, Jesus says that he has the power to raise the dead, give eternal life, and judge the world. Since the Quran agrees that Jesus raised people from the dead and he is going to be the judge, therfore the Quran agrees that Jesus is God. 2. The Quran says that God spoke to some messengers directly(Moses); If Muhammad was the final prophet,  why didn't God speak to him directly? 3. If Muhammad is a prophet like Moses why didn't he preach salvation by blood attonment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the earliest Quranic manuscripts called,and what century is it dated to? What is the modern day standard Quran called? Is the Quran we have today an exact replica of the one found during Muhammad's time? Is the muslim claim that the Quran they have has a replica in heaven true ? Who collected the Quran, and how? Al Fadi answers these questions and more in this episode of Let Us Reason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about what Jesus' came to do with the law(Matthew 5:17)? What did Jesus' fulfillment of the law accomplish? What does the Greek word for abolish mean?  Since Jesus fulfilled the law and we are no longer under the law, Does that mean we have a license to sin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi responds to the claim by a muslim that in Mark 9:49,Jesus said that" all christians will go to hell". Al explains what Jesus really said and why. He points out that there was no mention of the word christian in the verse. Does the Quran say that muslims will go to hell?  He explains the reason for blocking. Al also discusses the original sin and what  muslims and the Quran say it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses a facebook post called,Serious Dilemma, on Oct. 17, about Q96: 1.  He says:Muhammad claimed that verse to be the first revelation he had ever received from Allah through Gabriel when he was in the cave. He goes on to explain that Q96:1 never says that Muhammad is the intended person, nor the Quran is what is revealed, not that Allah is the one who revealed it, nor that Gabriel was the one who delivered this revelation.  He challenges muslims to resolve this serious dilemma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about the challenge that a muslim posted  on October 11 that the doctrine of the trinity is unbiblical.  Al Fadi explains that though the word trinity is not found in the Bible,but the concept is found all over the old and the new testaments.  He counter the challenge by another post on October 14 that  says :"prove to us that the word "Ahad" means one from the  Quran".  You can go to Cirainternational u tube for more details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Does Q 42: 51 support that Allah communicated with Muhammad by an angel? Does that verse name the angel as Gabriel?  2. A challenge on Det.6:4,The Lord is one. "Please prove to us that in the Quran the word"Ahad" means "one"?  3.  Massive Dilemma: Did Muhammad know and preach his god in Q 21: 108? Al says that loving muslims is challenging their theology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are women treated in Islam? What does the Quran say about women? Is there any mention by name of any women in the Quran? What is marriage like in Islam? For what reason can a husband divorces his wife? Al Fadi answers these questions in tody's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi compares the rule of the law in the US and Sharia law. He explains what Sharia law means and how it works.  Can a person be convicted by the oral testimony of two witnesses? What are the sources of this law? Who issues the verdict? Is there a trial,jury,evidence and witnesses? These questions are being answered in this episode of Let Us Reason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muslims deny the substitutionary atonement.  They deny that christ died for all; he became sin who knew no sin.  Al Fadi explains what muslims believe who can and will be a substitutionary attonement for them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses some facebook posts on alfadi.cira concerning the fifth pillar of Islam; hajj,: 1. The story behind the stoning of satan during Hajj. 2. Islam in the Bible: a. A prophet like Moses; Det.18:18-20. b. Different gospel message; a false angel, a false prophet; Gal. 1: 8-10. c. Bowing down to idols, Lev. 26:1, Islam promotes praying towards an idol; Kaaba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and Sam Shamoun discuss why we go through suffering and tribulations.  Sam shares his personal trial and asks for prayer for himself, his family ,and all who are working with muslims. They also talk about suffering in the life of Jesus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and Sam shamoun explain why Jesus' enthronement on high is a testimony to his diety.  They answer the questions: Where does the Quran say that Jesus is? Who does the Quran say is coming on the clouds? Does the prophet Daniel distinguish between God the father and Jesus? Who does the book of revelation say will worship God the father and Jesus forever?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi introduces a new U-tube video series called; "Scripture Twisting 101".  He also discusses some verses from the Quran; using a reverse apologetics technique.  The reason is to counteract the way muslims use the Bible to talk to christians.  And to help muslims think for themselves about what they have been told to believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks with Matt Slick this week about two main topics: 1) Humanism in the christian church; Using Genesis (3: 1-7).  2) Why did Jesus get baptised? It is a question that a lot of christians do not know the answer for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks with Matt Slick, founder of CARM.org website about why christians need to learn apologetics to be able to defend what they believe.  Not only with muslims but with other world views. Al also starts with the doctrine of the trinity and encourages people to go to that website to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses four posts: 1. AMMAZING DILEMMA(Q 2:30). 2. SERIOUS DILEMMA (Q 5: 48). 3. DILEMMA (Q 22:34). 4. MAJOR DILEMMA (Q 17: 16). You can visit his facebook page to learn in more details what he is discussing on this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are three types of media;1. This podcast. 2. The satalite ministry in Arabic(with kingdom Sat as the housing website 3. Al's own video series on utube channel of the ministry. The video series had three series: 1. Islamic slavery with Dr. Jay Smith. 2. Intreviews with David Wood. 3. The unknown history of Islam with Dr. Jay Smith: a. The direction of prayer. b. The Quranic manuscripts. The purpose of all is to equip believers and help them stand strong in their faith as they reach out to muslims around them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi goes through in details of how the scholars view the variations between the Sanaa(Palimpsest) manuscripts and the the 1924 Cairo Quran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi explains why the common belief by muslims that the Quran is perfectly preserved is not true.  He goes through the studies of the two oldest manuscripts(Paris, Sanaa).  He talks about the variations between the two manuscripts and the modern 1924 edition of the Quran.  He concludes that the Quran as we know it today is in no way possible perfect and complete; but went through a process of modification and the cannonization of theQuran was done in phases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses a post about the islamic teaching that all prophets are sinless. He asks the question; did the Quran ever say anything about who is sinless? Who is the only person that was called sinless in the Quran? Al also talks about the cirainternational u-tube channel and its purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi explains in an honor and shame culture of the Middle East, the norm is defined by the society not by the individual. He uses example from the Bible to explain.  He urges christians to understand the concept so they can reach out to their neighbors from muslim background with the gospel effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi presents a challenge; Is the Quran the only scripture preserved by God? Using Islamic sources Al Fadi discusses how they reveal that the Islamic claim that the Quran is perfectly preserved is not true. He talks about the differences and variations between the six different Quranic texts found and the modern 1924 Cairo Quran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi starts a new series which meant to be a companion to a video series he did with Jay Smith. What do muslims believe about the Quran? Al Fadi answers the question and asks these challenging questions; what Islamic source says that Othman's Quran was the first to be compiled? What dialect did Othman choose and why?Was there an earlier compilation of the Quran? Do we have a copy of Othman Quran today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.