Prophecy of Mohammad(s) in the Bible

Let's Review
How much do you know about Prophet Mohammed(sav) ?

Multiple Choice

Isa (a) predicted the name of a new messenger. According to the Qur'an, what name did Isa (a) use to refer to the future messenger?

• Rasulullah

• Ahmad

• Karimullah

• Al-Amin

• Al-Faruk

Multiple Choice

What did you think Rasulullah do when he heard a baby cry during salât?

• He first determined whether the baby's mother present

• He stayed in sujud position for long until the baby stopped crying

• He shortened the salat

• He ended the salat and finished it later.

• He told the mother not to bring the baby next time

Multiple Choice

During all defensive battles, what military strategy did Rasulullah adopt?

• Attach in the middle of the night when his enemies were unprepared.

• Assemble a large military force quickly.

• Use gunpowder to attack and scatter the enemies

• Invite the enemy leaders to a diner for a friendly discussion.

• Recognize strategic advantage on a battle field and make the best use of it.

Multiple Choice

Nabi Mohammad(sav) forbade Muslims from doing what even when telling a simple joke?

• Telling a joke that was too hilarious

• Telling a joke about the ruler of the country

• Telling a lie

• Telling a joke that nobody understands

Multiple Select

Which of the following is a message delivered in the Last Sermon?

• All Arabs have superiority on all non-Arabs

• Men and women have certain rights over each other

• All usurious(tefecilik/faizcilik) practices should be given up

Multiple Choice

According to the Last Sermon, on what basis can a person have superiority over another?

• On the basis of skin color

• On the basis of whether he/she is of Arab origin

• On the basis of taqwa.

• On the basis of wealth

Multiple Choice

At the end of the Farewell Sermon, what did Rasullulah (sav) tell everybody to pass on to others?

• His words(Hadith)

• His rules

• His family values

• Ahl al-Bayt to those who do not follow it.

• Teaching of Ahlul Kitab.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices about the Seal of Prophet is correct?

• The seal was an emblem, but nothing else

• The seal was primarily the closure of the prophethood tradition

• The seal was an approval of God.

• The seal was the approval of new prophets to come.

Multiple Select

Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements is correct?

• Those who claim to be prophets after Nabi Mohammed(sav) are false prophets.

• Those who claim to be prophets after Nabi Mohammed(sav) are genuine prophets.

• Those who claim to be prophets after Nabi Mohammed are his descendants.

• Those who claim to be prophets after Nabi Mohammed are misleading people.

Multiple Choice

What was the predominant mode of transmitting ahadith during Rasulullah's (sav) time?

• Oral Transmission

• Written Transmission

• No transmission of hadith occurred during Rasulullah's(sav) time

• Through religious schools

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices is correct about the phrase "Sahih Sittah"?

• It refers to the six books of Imam Bukhari

• It refers to the six books of Imam Nawawi

• It refers to the collection of hadith by six main compilers.

• It refers to the last six Juz of the Qur'an.

• It refers to the collection of hadith by four Khalifas.

Multiple Select

Select all that apply.

Why did people begin to show interest in ahadith?

• People wanted to know what Rasulullah(sav) would do about a particular manner.

• New territories were conquered and new circumstances developed, which made people want to find answers.

• New socio-political situations were needed to find answers in Rasulullah's (sav) conduct.

Multiple Choice

In order for a hadith to be sahih, or genuine , which of the following criteria must be met?

• If some of the narrators are reliable, the hadith is sahih.

• If a hadith is collected, the isnad or matn is not important.

• Only the isnad must be reliable, the matn is not important.

• Hadith should be reliable with a strong isnad and matn.

Prophecy of Mohammad(sav) in the Bible(The Old T.)

​Let's check what you think?

Poll

Christianity, Hinduism, and Judism accept that promised prophet (Hz. Mohammad- sav-) has already arrived.

• True

• False

• Not sure

​Directions: Read the hand-out completely and quietly.
Then contribute to the discussions and questions that will be waiting for you :)

1. Prophecy about which prophet?

• All religions sent by Allah.

• Christianity has changed and revived.

• Several examples of the advent of a prophet in holy books

• Interpretations in these holy books was vague and misleading the followers

Discuss with your partner why they did not accept Hz. Mohammad (sav) as the promised prophet?

The leaders of the religion are afraid their followers would give up on their religion and make bound with Prophet Mohammad (sav) and Islam.

Because...

During the revelation of Quran, Christians and Jews in Madinah realized Mohammad (sav) was the promised prophet but refused him.

THE QURAN ABOUT THE PROPHECY

​Discuss the following with your partner.
(3 min)
Why did they refuse him?

However,
The Qur'an states that recognizing Mohammed (sav) is as easy as recognizing your own children.

Because...
They pretendingly suspected about Mohammad(sav) 's authenticity.

John 14: And I will pray the father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever;

John 15: But when the comforter has come, who I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

John 16: Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away, the Comforter will not come unto you , but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Prophecy in the Bible

61:6 -Surah Aş-Şâf
And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic."

Prophecy in the Qur'an

Our'an vs Bible about the Prophecy

Open Ended

Re-read the verses of John 14-16 and discuss with your partner for 2 min on the following. Then enter your answer:

What do you think these verses indicate about the prophecy of Mohammad(Sav)?

time for self-check!

NO CHEATING FROM EACH OTHER NOR THE HAND OUT!!!

Multiple Choice

The Sabean and Magian faiths are widely practiced

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Christianity was revived when the original teachings were modified.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Judaism appeals to a small group of people even after changes were made.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Select all that apply.

Which statements about the advent of prophecy is correct?

• All scriptures contain several prophecies about the advent of a prophet

• Interpretation of the verses containing a prophecy is usually vague or secretive.

• The verses containing a prophecy are usually deleted from the scriptures.

Multiple Choice

In verse 61:6 in the Qur'an, the prophecy about the advent of Mohammad(s) was foretold by Jesus. What name did Jesus (a) use for Mohammad(S)?

• Holy Ghost

• Holy Angel

• Ahmad

• Parakletos

• Comforter

Open Ended

Give a reason why the Holy Ghost cannot be the promised prophet to follow Jesus.

Multiple Select

Select all that apply.

Which statements about the prophies of Mohammad(S) contained in past scriptures are correct?

• All past scriptures containing a prophecy were originally revealed by Allah

• The prophecies indicate that Islam is a continuation of past religions.

• The prophecies indicate the grand plan of Allah sending the final guidance in the future.

• Only Muslims believe in these prophecies, people from other faiths do not.

Multiple Choice

The Quran says that the Jews in Madinah recognized the promised prophet mentioned in their scripture was Mohammad(s) as clearly as they would recognize their own _____

• father

• children

• uncle

• Rabbi

• Wife

Multiple Choice

Which book in the Bible contains many verses that indicate the advent of a new prophet?

• Mark

• Matthew

• John

• Psalms

Poll

How confident do you feel about the topic?

• confident🙂

• a little confident🙄

• not confident at all😫