One of the most important characteristics, frequently mentioned with regards to the Prophet (saas) in the Qur'an, is that he only practiced what Allah revealed and asked of him, with no concern about what others might think. Important figures and members of other religions at the time wanted him to impose rules that would benefit them. Although these people were more numerous and powerful, the Prophet (saas) was punctilious about abiding by Allah's commandments and the Qur'an. Allah tells us the following in one verse...
Throughout the period of his mission, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) experienced all manner of difficulty. Deniers and polytheists, from among his own people, insulted him most terribly, even calling him a magician or a madman. Others wanted to kill him and even schemed to do so. Despite all that, the Prophet (saas) tried to teach people of all backgrounds and cultures about the Qur'an, and therefore about proper morality and good behavior.
Allah charges everyone with obeying the prophets He has sent. These messengers were blessed men who abided by Allah's commands, communicated His revelations, represented the human model most pleasing to Allah by means of their words and actions, in short by their whole manner of living. Allah reveals in the Qur'an that those who abide by His messengers will be saved.
In the Qur'an, Allah commands believers to "Be upholders of justice, bearing witness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or your parents and relatives. Whether they are rich or poor, Allah is well able to look after them. Do not follow your own desires and deviate from the truth..." (Surat an-Nisa': 135). With the rules he imposed on Muslims, his just and tolerant attitude towards those of other religions, languages, races and tribes, and his way of not discriminating between rich and poor, but treating everybody equally, Allah's Messenger (saas) is a great example to all of mankind.
One of the most important errors that the Prophet (saas) has warned against is associating partners with Allah (shirk). As can be seen from the verses of the Qur'an, the Prophet (saas) always told people that Allah is the only god, that nothing had any power apart from Allah, and warned them against idolatry.
In the verse "O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness, and a bringer of good news and a warner" (Surat al-Ahzab: 45), Allah describes the Prophet (saas) as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner. The Prophet (saas) always warned people against the sufferings to be experienced in Hell, and told them of the desirable future that awaited the good in this world, and of the infinite life of the Paradise in the hereafter. Allah reveales this characteristic of the Prophet (saas) in the Qur'an thus...
Some of those who surrounded the Prophet (saas) were less than well-mannered and cultured. It can be seen from a number of verses that they could not understand how thoughtless they were and that their behavior could make others uncomfortable. For instance, verses speak of people entering houses by the back instead of the front, arriving when the Prophet (saas) was dining, or else taking up his time by talking for a long time.
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, the esteemed pastor of Moody Memorial Church in Chicago, dilutes foundational passages of warning though masses of Moody supporters do not know it. Dr. Lutzer does so by promising the pearly gates to the apostate and in this plainly contradicts the founder of his own movement, D. L. Moody, on Christian basics.
Why Christianity is the way to know God and how you can be sure that you will go to heaven. Answer quickly: What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion? Can you do it in 30 seconds or less? Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. The answer is a truth that keeps so many from being willing to follow God. In fact, it’s really distasteful.
Like a cerebral stranglehold, "Ye shall not surely die" tightened its grip on the unspotted minds of Eden. Though popular, contemporary evangelical teachers Christianize and disguise Satan's lie, "Ye shall not surely die," remains hell's dope tragically numbing the minds and blinding the eyes of modern men.
Is repentance and self denial optional to salvation? According to Dr. Evans the answer is "yes." There are "saints who act more sinful than sinners," insists Dr. Evans "even though they are on their way to heaven." Whether a professing Christian is murderous, denies Christ or even adopts Satan's lifestyle Dr. Evans promises paradise to the unrepentant.
Erroneous dogmas always creep around the Christian church. In fact, Revelation chapter two issues a warning from Jesus against dangerous doctrines that led His people astray. In the contemporary church the "carnal Christian," a sin-friendly doctrinal hybrid, is worming its way into Christian orthodoxy.
In The Grace Awakening, his magnum opus, Dr. Charles R. (Chuck) Swindoll presents himself as fanning the flame of "the torch of freedom" as originally held by protestant Reformers like Martin Luther. Like those who invent history, however, to buttress to their agendas, does Chuck Swindoll accurately represent the Reformation?
Pity the poor novice who innocently walks into a ‘with it’ church to worship. They expect to hear a little music, perhaps a reading from the Bible and somebody talking about God. But in the ‘Church of What’s Happnin’ Now,’ these stunned, would-be participants hear not just a little music, but a lot. A whole lot of music. They probably don’t hear anybody reading from the Bible, although allusions might be made. And who knows what the guy–or gal, as the case may be–up front will talk about? Caught up in the need to be relevant, and not necessarily good at it, he probably won’t talk much about God.
Reading and knowing the Bible is a good thing and you really can't get too much of it. There is just one small problem however, and that is that the Bible can be difficult to understand at times. Don't worry, its not a sin to to say this, because lets face it, it has some pretty long and difficult words and phrases in it.
Even if someone is Latino and speaks English, they may also have some difficulty understanding complex words and phrases that are written or spoken in English. Out of courtesy, they will never tell you this, but this doesn't detract from the fact that often times they are left not completely comprehending what they have heard in conversation. The good news for everyone that speaks Spanish is that there are now audio versions of the Spanish Bible now available.
How many time have you promised yourself that you were going to study and learn the bible from end to end, only to peter out soon after you got started studying it. Then there you were in some group situation having to listen while someone that did take the time to learn it completely dominated stage or the conversation.
Can you remember back to the first time that you picked up a bible and began to read it? Be honest, it was some pretty hard reading! A lot of the words and phrases were just so hard to understand and even then, you probably weren't even sure that you were pronouncing them correctly. You struggled on and maybe still do. However; now in todays modern age you can have the bible read out loud to you, any time that you want.
With more homes all over the world now having computers in them, more people are finding out that the Holy Bible and the message that it carries can now be found online. For instance, the Holy Bible Online can now be found in audio versions that anyone can sit back and listen to. These aren't for the hearing impaired either, and in fact, people are now finding that they like to read along while an audio bible plays for them.
You hear the message almost every time that you go to church or to a bible study session. That message is that the answer to life's questions can be found in the Bible and you must read it to find them. However; there are a few small problems when it comes to putting good intentions into good actions as it pertains to reading the Bible as often as you would like.
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