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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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163 - Islamic History – 627 – Battle of the Trench...

Islam for Christians ·

2025/03/01

The clock keeps ticking on the viability of the allied army, and the Banu Qurayza begins its indecisive ride toward disaster.

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30:08

162 - Quran - Surah 77 - Al-Mursalat - The Emissaries

Islam for Christians ·

2025/02/14

By those winds sent forth successively,and those blowing violently,and those scattering rainclouds widely!And by those angels fully distinguishing truth from falsehood,and those delivering revelation,ending excuses and giving warnings.Surely, what you are promised will come to pass.So when the stars are put out,and the sky is torn apart,and the mountains are blown away,and the messengers’ time to testify comes up—for which Day has all this been set?For the Day of Final Decision!And what will make

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30:16

161 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 31 – New...

Islam for Christians ·

2025/02/01

Looking at the Islamic historical arguments for why the Quran is right and the Gospels are wrong... assessing the ideas and their plausibility.

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08:46

160 - Hadith - It May Not Be What You Think

Islam for Christians ·

2025/01/15

"A man from Banu Fazarah came to the Prophet and said: 'My wife has given birth to a black boy' -and he wanted to disown him. He said: 'Do you have camels?' He said: 'Yes.' He said: 'What color are they?' He said: 'Red.' He said: 'Are there any gray ones among them?' He said: 'There are some gray camels among them.' He said: 'Why is that do you think?' He said: 'Perhaps it is hereditary.' He said: 'Perhaps this is hereditary.' And he did not permit him to disown him."

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23:29

159 - Islamic History – 627 – Battle of the Trench...

Islam for Christians ·

2025/01/01

The Muslims learn of the large army, and its 600 horses, that are marching toward Medina. This situation looks awful for the Muslims, but an outside convert comes up with a new idea to even up the odds. And Abu Sufyan's army... uninspired as ever... has to deal with a major surprise.

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27:44

158 - Quran - Surah 78 - An-Naba - The Tidings

Islam for Christians ·

2024/12/15

What are they asking one another about?About the momentous news,over which they disagree.But no! They will come to know.Again, no! They will come to know.Have We not smoothed out the earth ˹like a bed˺,and ˹made˺ the mountains as ˹its˺ pegs,and created you in pairs,and made your sleep for rest,and made the night as a cover,and made the day for livelihood,and built above you seven mighty ˹heavens˺,and placed ˹in them˺ a shining lamp,and sent down from rainclouds pouring water,producing by it grain

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20:10

157 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 31 – New...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/12/01

The Quran clearly paints the apostles as righteous and honest men. What does that mean for the difference between the Christian and the Muslim versions of these men?

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13:34

156 – Hadith – Three People in a Cave

Islam for Christians ·

2024/11/15

Three persons set out on a journey. They were overtaken by rain and they had to find protection in a mountain cave where at its mouth there fell a rock of that mountain and thus blocked them altogether. One of them said to the others: Look to your good deeds that you performed for the sake of Allah and then supplicate Allah, the Exalted, that He might rescue you (from this trouble). One of them said: 0 Allah, I had my parents who were old and my wife and my small children also. I tended the flock

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30:17

155 - Islamic History – 627 – Battle of the Trench...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/11/01

The preamble to the Battle of the Trench... or the Siege of Medina. Same thing. Setting the table with some historical parallels, and also looking at the reasons for the battle and the strengths of the combatants. Muhammad has a week to prepare for an alliance of Arab tribes coming right at Medina -- that's the good news. The bad news? They have 600 horses. He has none.

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32:12

154 - Quran - Surah 79 - An-Nazi'at - Those Who Drag...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/10/15

By those angels stripping out evil souls harshly,and those pulling out good souls gently,and those gliding through heavens swiftly,and those taking the lead vigorously,and those conducting affairs obediently!Consider the Day when the quaking Blast will come to pass,followed by a second Blast.The deniers’ hearts on that Day will be trembling in horror,with their eyes downcast.But now they ask mockingly, “Will we really be restored to our former state,even after we have been reduced to decayed

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22:56

153 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 30 – New...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/10/01

A review of the Jesus portion of the series.... emphasizing key concepts and being brutally honest of the possibility of Christian-Muslim dialogue about Jesus.

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09:39

152 - Hadith - Because I Said So

Islam for Christians ·

2024/09/15

Muhammad, like an overwhelmed parent, tires of the constant questions... particularly those asked in bad faith.

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28:07

151 - Islamic History – 625-627 – Adding Wives and...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/09/01

Muhammad marries Zaynab, and we discuss the legacy of this action from several different perspectives.

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23:09

150 - Quran - Surah 80 - 'Abasa - He Frowned

Islam for Christians ·

2024/08/15

He frowned and turned his attention away,simply because the blind man came to him interruptingYou never know O Prophet, perhaps he may be purified,or he may be mindful, benefitting from the reminder.As for the one who was indifferent,you gave him your undivided attention,even though you are not to blame if he would not be purified.But as for the one who came to you, eager to learn,being in awe of Allah,you were inattentive to him.But no! This revelation is truly a reminder.So let whoever wills be

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149 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 29 – New...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/08/01

Going through the specifics of the Islamic second coming of Jesus.

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10:00

148 - Hadith - Religious Innovation

Islam for Christians ·

2024/07/15

Allah's Messenger said, "If somebody innovates something which is not in harmony with the principles of our religion, that thing is rejected."

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25:24

147 - Islamic History – 625-627 – Adding Wives and...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/07/01

Muhammad marries his son's ex-wife and the community erupts in scandal. This is his fifth wife and a major break from Arab tradition -- some in the community call it incest. This is what we know about how this situation came to be.

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24:10

146 - Quran - Surah 81 - At-Takwir - The Overthrowing

Islam for Christians ·

2024/06/15

When the sun is overthrown,And when the stars fall,And when the hills are moved,And when the camels big with young are abandoned,And when the wild beasts are herded together,And when the seas rise,And when souls are reunited,And when the girl-child that was buried alive is askedFor what sin she was slain,And when the pages are laid open,And when the sky is torn away,And when hell is lighted,And when the Garden is brought nigh,(Then) every soul will know what it hath made ready.Oh, but I call to

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27:21

145 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 28 – New...

Islam for Christians ·

2024/06/01

The Mahdi is a figure from the hadith... a man from Muhammad's family who will come before Jesus comes... again. The Mahdi is a curiosity for some Muslims, dogma for others, and the source of religious imagination for those who dream of a world beyond Islamic orthodoxy.

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03:38

144 - Announcement Regarding Frequency of Episodes

Islam for Christians ·

2024/05/23

Episodes will now be released twice a month rather than the four you may be used to...

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