New Podcast Let Us Reason - A Christian/Muslim Dialogue

Al Fadi is giving a general overview of Islamic end time theology. What does Islam teaches about judgment/ resurrection day? What are the minor and the major signs for the end times? Does Islam teaches about Jesus coming back? Who else comes ? Where does Islam borrow most of that information?listen to learn in more details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues to explain the history behind the Sunni and Shia sects and how ISIS was formed.  He also explains how that affected the Iran aggression in the middle east.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Iran hung up in causing war in the Middle East? What is Iran gaining of this? What are the two major religious sects of Islam? Is Iran a Sunni or a Shia nation? What countries are Sunni or Shia? Is the clash between these sects political or theological?Who is the twelfth Immam and who they say is going to accompany him? These are some of the questions that Al Fadi answers in general in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode starts the sixth season(year) of "Let Us Reason" radio show.  Al reflects on the last five years and thanks God and everybody that was part of that.  He shares some of the highlights of Cira ministry in general especially the U-Tube video production with different topics and speakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al reflects on September11th,how and why it was a turning point for the US , the world and himself.  Al was attending church as a seeker when that happened and he heard a message on love your enemies.  He explains how the Quran teaches the ideology of jihad,and explains what it is.  He compares the Apostle Paul in his zeal to the jihadist who are following an ideology without the knowledge of the true God (Romans10:1). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues with more evidence from the Quran and commentators on the Quran that shows that the apostle Paul was mentioned in the Quran as a messenger of God and Jesus . This is to say that the early islamic sources never attacked Paul as some muslims now accuse him as a liar and invented christianity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using (Quran 36:14), Al Fad talks about six muslim commentators and who they say Paul was.  In this verse of the Quran,most of these commentators say that Allah or Jesus sent these three messengers: Simon, John and Paul to Antioch. He is doing this because of all the false claims muslims say about Paul.  He also reads some Facebook live comments and answers them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi interviews Anthony Rogers who tells his testimony about how he came to faith in Christ.  They also talk about how the old testament talks about the trinity and the divinity of Christ.  He also answers the unitarians on John 17:3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses more edits,corrections and modifications on one manuscript called the Doha;Qatar manuscript. First he gives four examples using Q 6:91-97. Second he talks about post production insertions using Q 5: 93; where an entire phrase was written on top of another.  You can listen for more details on the subject and also watch the 9 episode series on Cirainternational u-tube channel.  All this shows that the perfect preservation of the Quran as muslims claim is questionable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses two examples on the early Quranic manuscript corrections based on the book by Dr. Daniel Alan Brubaker; Corrections in Early Quranic Manuscripts.  Today he talks about erasures and insertions.  1. Quran 42: 21, a word (a pronoun) was changed from singular to plural. 2. Quran 30:9 ; a word was erased and nothing was written in its place.  Al asks three questions: First: Why was the correction necessary? Second: What was the intentions behind it? Third: Who authorised this correction? All this causes a lot of damage to the picture muslims paint of the Quran's preservation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al continues to talk about the corrections that have been made to the early Quranic manuscript based on a book by a scholar Dr Daniel Drubaker.  If we use the same argument that muslim used to conclude that the Bible is been corrupted we can conclude that the Quran is been corrupted.  So the tables have been turned and the muslim claim that the Quran has been preserved is no longer apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muslims believe that Mohammad was given a universal message, yet there is no verse in the Quran to prove it.  On the contrary , the Quran says that he was sent to the Arabs; his own people.  The Hadith says that Mohammad was a universal prophet and this was invented in a later time.  Listen as Al Fadi explains it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi talks about a new series on CIRA International u-tube channel with Jay Smith discussing the corrections in early Quranic manuscripts .  The discussion is also based on a book by Daniel Allen Brubaker; Corrections in early Quranic manuscripts. Al discusses a couple of these corrections and peoples reactions to them especially muslims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues his answering the muslims who claim that Jesus prayed like muslims do by falling on his face to the ground  in Matthew 26: 39.  Jesus was not praying a muslim prayer because for one reason he was praying to the father,who muslims deny that God is a father. Listen to hear more answers on this topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi answers a Facebook post ; a 24 hour challenge on prayer.  Muslims use Matthew 26: 39 to claim Jesus fell down on his face and prayed like Muslims do. Al Fadi argued that: 1. Jesus lived before Islam. 2. Jesus prayed to the Father which no Muslim agree that God is a father. 3. Jesus prayed in a variety of ways,and he also taught his disciples to pray saying our father.  That claim is taken out of context as Al explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A user friendly, on the cutting edge updated website of cirainternational.com. Creating a membership access to all new video releases.  A series about early Quranic manuscripts with Al and Jay Smith.  Revisiting" the unknown history of islam".  A series with Sam Shamoun and David wood called scripture twisting . A new series called Quranic Dilemma.  A new series called the great idolatry. A series on Paul . All this and one more about the use of the title Son of man, are the latest updates on CIRA ministries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the updates Al Fadi talks about are: 1.The new video series called scripture twisting 101were every video talks about one verse that muslim take out of context.  2. Redoing the entire website of CIRA ministries. 3. Facebook live.  Some Facebook posts That Al discusses are: 1. June 3,There is no eye witness account to collaborate the Islamic revelations and historical events! 2.The Islamic Original sin dilemma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses several FB posts called Jesus Vs. Mohammad: 1. On 5/22; Jesus's way = to heaven (Jn.14:6), Mo's way = "I don't know= straight to hell(Q46:9).  2. On 5/21,The Honor of Christ: The Quran details that the birth of announcement of Christ was by Allah Himself! Yet no birth announcement or narrative about Mo!  3. On 5/19, The supremacy of Christ; He is the creator even according to the Quran(3:49).  4. On 5/18, Why is Jesus superior? He spread the gospel by the cross and the twelve... Mo. spread his religion by the sword and an army!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi shares about his recent visit to Belgium to preach to muslim background believers and other muslims.  He shares some of the reasons why muslims come to Christ; 1. Watching the Jesus movie and being touched by a statement that Jesus said . 2. The fact that there in no marriage in heaven. 3. Jesus predicting persecution of his followers. 4. The lifestyle of bible believing christians.5. Visions and dreams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.