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Islam for Christians

This is a podcast about Islam from a Christian perspective. Presented by a Christian seminary graduate, you will learn about Muhammad, the Quran and 1400 years of fascinating stories you may have never heard. This is a resource for learning, thinking and spiritual development. This show can be reached at makalnasrani@gmail.com. Patreon.com/IslamForChristians

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43 - Islamic History - Circa 616 to 619 – The Boycott

Islam for Christians ·

2022/04/15

The Quraysh take their best shot at annihilating Mecca's Muslims - and their tribesman - in a three-year boycott. The boycotted take refuge on the outskirts of Mecca as the rest of the city tries to starve them into submission. The siege is broken, at last, when it is revealed the other Meccans simply so not have the will to maintain the blockade.

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42 - Quran - Surah 106 - Quraysh

Islam for Christians ·

2022/04/08

For the taming of Qureysh.For their taming (We cause) the caravans to set forth in winter and summer.So let them worship the Lord of this House,Who hath fed them against hunger and hath made them safe from fear.

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41 – Biblical Figures in Islam Part 3 – Joseph

Islam for Christians ·

2022/04/01

Joseph is kidnapped, ends up in Egypt, has some problems with a eunuch and resists some epic temptation. The story of Joseph is told in surah 12, which is actually named Yusuf - the Arabic word for Joseph. The story of Joseph was always special to Muhammad, and this episodes details why.

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40 - Hadith – That Which Does Not Concern You

Islam for Christians ·

2022/03/23

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah who said: The Messenger of Allah said:"Part of the perfection of one's Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him."

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39 - Islamic History - Circa 616 – A Controversial...

Islam for Christians ·

2022/03/15

The controversial story of the Satanic Verses -- where the story came from, why it matters (or doesn't matter) and how believable the story actually is. Did Satan really try to sneak an extra verse past Muhammad? Or is it just an apocryphal legend? And what are the theological implications of this?

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38 – Quran – Surah 107 - Al-Ma'un - The Small Kindnesses

Islam for Christians ·

2022/03/08

Hast thou observed him who belieth religion?That is he who repelleth the orphan,And urgeth not the feeding of the needy.Ah, woe unto worshippersWho are heedless of their prayer;Who would be seen (at worship)Yet refuse small kindnesses!

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37 – Biblical Figures in Islam –Part 2 – Noah and...

Islam for Christians ·

2022/03/01

Noah asks God to destroy the world. Abraham survives the fire, heads to Mecca, and nearly kills Ishmael.

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36 - Hadith – Prohibiting Religious Innovation

Islam for Christians ·

2022/02/21

This month’s hadith is from the Abu Dawud collection ---On the authority of Abu Najeeh al-’Irbaad ibn Saariyah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave us a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and tears came to our eyes. So we said, “O Messenger of Allah! It is as though this is a farewell sermon, so counsel us.” He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “I counsel you to have taqwa (fear) of Allah, and to

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35 - Islamic History - Circa 615, 616 – Seeking the...

Islam for Christians ·

2022/02/14

The story of the Ethiopian king who took in the first Muslim refugees. A Christian ruler called the Negus hosts a debate between the Muslims and the Meccans, cementing his legend in Islamic lore.

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34 – Quran – Surah 108 – Al-Kawthar – The Abundance

Islam for Christians ·

2022/02/07

Lo! We have given thee Abundance;So pray unto thy Lord, and sacrifice.Lo! it is thy insulter (and not thou) who is without posterity.The translations of this in English are wildly different, so I’ll give two more translations in addition to the Pickthall translation heard above: Yusuf AliTo thee have We granted the Fount (of Abundance).Therefore to thy Lord turn in Prayer and Sacrifice.For he who hateth thee, he will be cut off (from Future Hope).And now for something completely different – here’s

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33 – Biblical Figures in Islam Part 1 – In the...

Islam for Christians ·

2022/02/01

The Beginning of a series on Biblical figures in Islam. This episode is about Adam in the beginning, how the devil was created from a rogue jinn, and what it all means for Islamic verses Christian theology.

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32 - Hadith – The Practice of Sincerity

Islam for Christians ·

2022/01/23

This month’s hadith is from Sahih Muslim, number 55:It is narrated on the authority of Tamim ad-Dari that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:"The Religion is sincerity." We said, "To whom?" He said "To Allah, to His Book, To His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and their masses."

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31 - Islamic History - Circa 615 – The First...

Islam for Christians ·

2022/01/15

The Muslims face persecution, but also add some muscle. This episode includes: The first Islamic martyr. The freeing of Bilal.A big loss for Abu Jahl.The addition of Hamza and Umar.

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30 – Quran – Surah 109 – Al-Kafirun – The Disbelievers

Islam for Christians ·

2022/01/08

Say: O disbelievers!I worship not that which ye worship;Nor worship ye that which I worship.And I shall not worship that which ye worship.Nor will ye worship that which I worship.Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.

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29 – The Heretics Part 2 – The Other Heretics

Islam for Christians ·

2022/01/01

Second and final part of the Heretics episodes. Featuring the Druze, the Ahmadiyya, the Nation of Islam and others.

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28 – Hadith – On Understanding Limits

Islam for Christians ·

2021/12/23

The Prophet said, "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the afternoons, and during the last hours of the nights."

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27 - Islamic History - Circa 613 – Muhammad Goes Public

Islam for Christians ·

2021/12/15

Muhammad was going public with his ministry. This was around the year 613. So who would listen? WhenMuhammad went public the backlash was not immediate from most Meccans – he received plenty of mockery, but no outright violence. That would soon change.

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26 – Quran – Surah 110 – An-Nasr – The Divine Support

Islam for Christians ·

2021/12/08

When Allah's succour and the triumph comethAnd thou seest mankind entering the religion of Allah in troops,Then hymn the praises of thy Lord, and seek forgiveness of Him. Lo! He is ever ready to show mercy.

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25 – The Heretics Part 1 – The Bahai

Islam for Christians ·

2021/12/01

On the shores of Lake Michigan, in the near north suburbs of Chicago, sits a large white temple that is so impressive it was named one of the seven wonders of Illinois. Keep in mind Illinois contains all the eye-popping, history-making architecture of Chicago, so yeah, it’s a pretty amazing structure – even next to the Sears Tower, Trump Tower, Hancock Building and all the other Chicago marvels. It is the North American headquarters of the Bahai Faith, whose founder – Baha-ullah -- was once a

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24 – Hadith – The Mujaddid – Every 100 Years

Islam for Christians ·

2021/11/23

The Prophet said: Allah will raise for this community at the end of every hundred years the one who will renovate its religion for it. In Arabic, this person is called the Mujaddid, or one who brings renewal.

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