New Podcast Let Us Reason - A Christian/Muslim Dialogue

Al Fadi finishes the last discussion on the unknown history of Islam.  He explains the role of the Umayad Khalief, Abid Al Malik, had on the religion of islam.  He asks many questions including why was there no written muslim sources until 200 years later. He compares this with the life of Jesus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are there two hundred years before we can find any muslim resources? No eyewitness accounts. Why are the muslim geographical resources so few and confusing? Why are the mention of vegetation that are not found in Mecca? Why was Mecca not mentioned before Petra? Al Fadi tries to answer these questions and concludes that much of what we know about early Islam is questionable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi explains why Petra is the highly plausible city which muslims faced when they prayed(qibla).  He discusses the four directions(qiblas) that mosques faced through the early centuries of Islam.  Why were the early qiblas more accurate?  Does the evidence support the Quran's claims about Mohammad and Mecca? What do historians conclude about Islam and its prophet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is three facebook pages where you can get updates; alfadi.cira, cirainternational, and thealfadi(new). Al fadi discusses three posts: 1. Allah told Mo in the Quran to ask for forgiveness(that makes him a sinner). 2. Khadeejah's testimony was  equal to the testimony of two men? 3. If Allah denies someone to die for another, why would he had someone  die in Jesus's place?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses the four directions of prayer through a critical analysis of the locations of the different mosques through history. What cities were these mosques pointing to? Mecca, Petra, or Jerusalem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi explains the honor and shame world view, and why it is important to understand when reaching muslims;(refugees, immigrants) from the Middle East.  What they feel when they come to Christ.   He also explains how Jesus was treated by his own people because of his family background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Christ make statements only God can make? Does Christ confirm that he had characteristics only God has? Al Fadi answers these two questions and briefly discusses Vocab Malone's book on the Hebrew Israelites titled:" Barack Obama and The Black Hebrew Israelites"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi reflects on statistics of all the ministry oportunities that he was part of in 2017, from preaching, teaching, consultations, travel, on line conversations(skype), videos, podcast/radio, u-tube and facebook, just to mention a few.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LetUsReason - 156(replay) by Al FadiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Al Fadi Addresses the issue of distractors on his facebook page,Alfadi.cira, who make bold claims and can not prove them . 1. Is The Messiah God incarnate or is God The Messiah? 2. Are christian saved ? And 3. The grace challenge: Does the new testament denies that Jesus is God?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a facebook post on November 20, Al Fadi asks the question; Does the phrase " Allahu Akbar" exists in the Quran? Muslims are convinced that it is, but Al Fadi says that the phrase does not describe Allah, and the Quran never called Allah great. Al also discusses a facebook post on November 23, about more problems with the Samarqand Manuscripts: The added words into 1924 Cairo edition of the Quran that are not found in the Samarqand manuscripts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues his discussion of the differences between the Samarqand manuscripts and the Cairo edition of the Quran. He emphasises the writing in the margins of the original manuscripts by the 1924 Cairo edition editor. He mentions that the Samarqand MSS only contains chapters 2:7-43:10 of the Quran only while the 1924 edition contains 114 chapters. He challenges listeners to investigate and study to see what he says is true for themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Samarqand manuscripts the earliest Qur'anic manuscripts? Who chose that MSS to be the original MSS? Do scholars agree that it is the 3rd kalif copy of the Quran? When compared with the Cairo edition ,1924, of the Quran, what are the apparent differences? How does that disagrees with the muslim claim of the preservation of the Quran? Al Fadi discusses all these issues and more . He also refers to the website; answering-islam.org for further information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Quran really preserved? A Nov. 6th facebook post by Al Fadi discusses this question. The Samarqand MSS is among the earliest manuscripts dating to the 8th century. Yet the word Allah in Q 2:283 is not found in this MSS. He compares Q 2:283 in the: 1. Samarqand MSS. 2. The Cairo 1924 Quran 3. The English translation of the Quran. He poses the question; How can muslims claim that the Quran is Preserved and without any change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi gives a brief introduction about the recent terrorist attack in NY city. He also discusses two facebook posts: 1. Nov. 1st;Why is Jesus superior even in the Quran?He talks about the passages that talks about Jesus' miracles and God's strengthening him. 2. Oct 30; Does the Islamic good deeds salvation work? Al explains how the Quran says that the good and bad deeds are going to be weighed on a scale on Judgment day in hope that the good outweigh the bad. This is the opposite of what the Bible teaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, the Quran does confirm the miracles found in the gospels. Al Fadi explains the answer in his facebook post on Oct. 24th by creating a table that matches the references of the miracles in the four gospels and Suras 3:49 and 5 in the Quran. He also talks about three other posts: Oct. 23rd(David Wood, Is the Quran a scientific miracle?), Oct. 22nd (The Quran variant text readings revisited, part 1), and The Islamic Dilemma/ The supposed Qur'anic Eloquency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses the article on the importance of Sura 10: 94 of the Quran , and how Muhammad doubted himself of being a prophet of God. Also what that sura confirm about the Bible. Al also talks about two facebook posts; one on August 20 called contradictory apologetics, and the second the exact phraseology syndrome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses two Facebook posts: First; 9/29/17,"The Quran in Context"where he answers muslims by saying "whatever you do with the Bible by taking it out of context can easily be done with the Quran. The second post on 9/28/17; "The Islamic Dilemma/Idolatry in Islam. He explains how muslims by facing Mecca(Al-Ka'ba) are practicing idolatry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses a Facebook post about Bart Ehrman who Muslims like and think that he is destroying Christianity. But if we examine Bart's blog we find out that he disagrees with Muslims especially on the Crucifixion of Jesus. Al Fadi also talks about his own videos on the crucifixion and the many historical accounts even by non Christians(ie Pliny the Younger)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses the Facebook post dealing with Muhammad claim of visiting heaven. Even though Muslims accuses Paul of corrupting Christianity and not being an eyewitness of Jesus; It seems that their prophet copies Paul's experience in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4. Al also discusses the post: Eyewitness Paul vs Muhammad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Muslims claim that a prophet like Moses in Deuteronomy 18:15 refers to Muhammad. Al Fadi refute this desperate attempt to find Muhammad mention in the Bible. He uses the gospel of John to do that. He also gives a comparison between Moses and Jesus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses an article by Sam Shamoun on Sura 10:94 and Muhammad's doubts. This Sura also tells Muhammad to ask the those who read the scripture before him; meaning the Jews and the Christians, which proves the truth of the Bible and that the Bible is superior to the Quran. Al also talks about the three top muslim contradictions(a facebook post Aug. 20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi continues to discuss some facebook posts in the series:" The Islamic Dilemma". How many times does the Bible use the phrase "It is written" ? How many times does the Quran use the same phrase? What are the reasons we know that Muhammad is not a prophet of God? " Where Does it Say This in the Quran "? is another facebook post that Al discusses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By using John 20: 17 when Jesus is telling Mary after his resurrection to go and tell his disciples that he is ascending to his Father and their Father and his God and their God; muslims try to prove that Jesus and God are not the same . By doing that they are getting themselves into a dilemma with the Quran that denies that God is the Father and that Jesus is his son(Q 5:18 and 9:30). listen to Al Fadi as he explains this dilemma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi discusses some of his facebook(Alfadi.cira)posts: 1. A series of test your Islamic knowledge:a. Show us the real name of Jesus in the Quran.b. What is tawheed?c. Alfatiha/ the opener. Is it a verse revealed by God or is it a part of the chapter?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brother Sam Shamoun discusses with Al Fadi the Quran's dilemma that admits that Jesus is a Word from Allah(sura 3: 45), but refuses to admit its implications; as John 1:1 declares Jesus is the word of God; creator, eternal, and the means of God's communication to us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brother Sam Shamoun explains how Jesus is called the word of God and a spirit of Him in the Quran, yet the Quran denies Jesus' sonship and eternal existence. Using the Quran claims and the Bible to prove that Jesus is both uncreated and eternal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do Muslims believe that Deuteronomy 18:18 talks about Muhammad? Answering-Islam.org gives detailed answers for that. We can not take a verse out of context we have to read the whole chapter. Jesus was the only one that fulfilled that prophecy. Muhammad also failed to fulfill the following verse in Deuteronomy 18:20 which makes him to be a false prophet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using the post on 7/11/2017 on facebook, Al Fadi discusses the Muslims' claim that Muhammad is mentioned in the Bible. What Quranic verses Muslim think refers to Muhammad mentioned in the Bible? What Bible verses do they use to prove their point? Does the Bible really mention Muhammad?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al shares about the new Youtube channel; https://www.youtube.com/cirainternational He continues to explain the post on facebook on 6/24 and 6/26/17 concerning the the Quranic dilemma of the different copies of the Quran and the different diacritical markings which gives the words different meaning depending on where do you put the markings. What century where these markings invented? How many copies of the Quran do we have today? Which one does the muslim claim is preserved in heaven?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brother Sam Shamoun shares from Psalm 2 the fulfillment of the prophecy about the Messiah; the son of God; the king over all the nations and kings. We can not serve and honor God without honoring His Son. John 5:32-33, Daniel 7:13-14, and Mark 14:61-62 confirms Psalm 2. He also compares and contrasts what the Quran accepts and denies about the Messiah, Son of God, and Eternal King overall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuation of what the Quran teaches about Christ. What does the Quran tell its followers to do if they have questions about the Bible? Does the Quran confirm that Jesus is the Messiah? Where? Does the Quran confirm the prophecy in Isaiah 9? The Quran contradicts itself by confirming some prophecies and denying others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi asks challenging questions to muslims; Does the Hadeith say that God created Adam in His own image? Where does it say that? Did the Quran ask the angels to worship Adam? Where does it say that? Is the Quran really preserved in heaven? How many versions of the Quran is there?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A continued disscussion about the muslim idiom translation with Pastor Adam . Are the producers of this translation honest about presenting it to the western society? What do they call the translation? How many versions of that translation is there? What does the translation call Jesus in Galatians 2: 20? does this translation ignore the distinction between God(Elohim) and Yahweh in the Old Testament?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest speaker Pastor Adam Simnowitz discusses the muslim idiom translation both the written book called cirat Al Masseih and the audio version called: Lives of the Prophets; "cirat al anbeya' in Arabic. This translation replaces God the Father with Lord and and son of God(Jesus) with Messiah. In order not to offend muslim people, they are compromising the truth of the trinity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another title the Quran uses for Jesus is The Christ. Muslims were instructed to ask the Jews and the Christians if they did not understand any details about Jesus. The old testament refers to Jesus as the eternal ruler(1 Chronicles 17:14): Messiah,son of David will be the Son of God. Psalm 2 talks about Jesus being the eternal King on all the earth over all the nations; Jesus is the begotten Son of God(spiritually).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam is using the Quran as a stepping stone to reach muslims like the apostle Paul did with the Greeks. The Quran says that Jesus created(Sora 3:49); since only God can create; therefore Jesus is God or God made Jesus His partner, which muslims call it shirk. Also the Quran says that Jesus spoke in the cradle(5:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and John continue their discussion from last week. In 1991, David Owen wrote " Jesus movement in Islam". He created a false Jesus.The History of the Arabic Bible translation by John Brown supports this translation. What does the national believers say about the translation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest speaker; John Span discuss with Al Fadi This translation. What is the purpose of it? Who is the person behind it? The article that discusses it: The Mother of Books, a case study of the cosequences a syminal idiom translation; by John span. What is the name of the translation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the Quran call Jesus and His mother Mary sinless? If so, does that elevate them to a status of diety? Who was Muhammad trying to please by declaring that? According to the Quran who is sinless? Does the Quran contradict itself? Does the Quran call Muhammad sinless?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Shamoun explains that chapter 3:39,45 in the Quran is about John the Baptist as the forerunner of God. Also chapter 4:171 in the Quran confirms the incarnation of Christ. On the other hand, there are verses in the Quran that deny basic truths we believe about Christ like his diety. Muslims say that these verses that point to the diety of Christ are not clear.www.cirainternational.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Shamoun explains how Muhammad contradicted himself when he took some truths from christianity and rejected others. The Quran calls Jesus a spirit of God, a spirit from God, and a word of God; that means that he existed before he entered Mary's womb. Sounds like what the Bible calls the incarnation. "The word became flesh". The Quran elevates Jesus even above Muhammad, and says that jesus never became dust when he died.www.cirainternational.comwww.answeringislam.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brother Sam Shamoun answers the questions: Is Mary mentioned in the Quran by name? Does the Quran believe in the virgin birth? Does the Quran say that both Jesus and Mary are sinless? Is Jesus the Messiah? Is Jesus the word of God or is he a word from God? Did jesus do miracles and create things? What does the Quran deny about Jesus?www.cirainternational.comwww.answeringislam.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Quran did God send His Spirit to Mary or did He send an Angel? According to the Quran; The Holy Spirit speaks, he is a messanger, can create, and can appear in human form.www.cirainternational.comwww.answeringislam.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Shamoun joins us again to discuss Quran dilemmas. Is Islam a unitarian monotheistic religion or does it have its own trinity? Is the muslim God the true God? Is the Holy Spirit of the Quran the Holy Spirit of the Bible? Do Muslims believe that the Holy Spirit is the angel Gabriel?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Shamoun joins us to discuss a few Quran dilemmas. Does the Quran and Islam encourage adoption? Why? or why not? Who does the Quran speak to? Is the Quran a divine conscience being? Is the Quran the savior?www.CiraInternational.comwww.AnsweringIslam.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another ISIS attack by Khalid Mansoor, a muslim born British citizen. Can we fight terrorism by counter terrorism? or can we fight it by eliminating the ideology? What are the factors for the rise of Islam in England? Is the church doing its job in reaching out to muslims with the gospel and living out our life to show that christianity is not an immoral religion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Quran the uncreated word of Allah(God)? Does the christians believe that the Bible is created? Does Islam compare Jesus to the Quran which is the word of God? Does Allah depends on humans(His creation)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Sam Shamoun discusses: What are the two kinds of monothiesm? Is the Quran created or eternal? What is the Word of God according to christians and according to the Quran? Is the Quran divine according to Islam?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the Bible in Micah 6:8 instruct us concerning the Christian attitude and response towards political hot topics? What will our legacy be for the generations to come?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.