Where Do You Stand

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Where Do You Stand?
What Every Woman Should Know
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Descendents of Abraham
Adam
Noah
1900 BC
Abraham
Issac
Ishmael

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Hinduism
1500 BC
Torah
Judaism
1300 BC
Moses
Buddhism
525 BC
Bible
Jesus Christ
Christianity
4 BC
Quran
610 AD
Islam
Muhammad
2003 AD
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World Population
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World Muslim Population
World Muslim Population
USA Population (280 m)

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84 Christians (235 m)
82 Non-Arabs
18 Arabs
3.7 Muslims (10 m)
20 Africa
2.1 Jews (6 m)
10 Russia China
10.2 Others (30 m)
17 South East Asia
30 India Subcontinent
Islam 2nd Largest Religion Muslim
13 other places of World
10 Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan
USA 3.7
UK 4
Canada 2
France 7
Germany 3.5
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World Muslim Population Summary

• Islam - Fastest growing Religion on Earth.
• Every 4th person is a Muslim.
• 1/3 Countries (58 out of 189) with over 50
  population as Muslims.
• Islam - 2nd largest religion in US, UK, France,
  Canada, and Germany.
• Over 10 million Muslims in the USA.
• Over 4,000 Mosques in the US and Canada.
• In the year 2015-16, Muslims will be majority.

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Common Views of Judaism, Christianity Islam

• 1. Monotheism Torah I am the first, and I am
  the last and besides me there is no God
  (Isaiah 446)
• Bible The Lord our God is one Lord (Mark
  1229) Quran He is God, The One and Only
  (Quran 1121)
• 2. Prophets Muslims believe and accept all
  Prophets mentioned in Torah, Bible, and Quran.
• 3. Miraculous Birth of Jesus Besides
  Christianity, Islam is the only religion on
  earth that accepts the miraculous birth of
  Jesus. Jesus mentioned 25 times in the
  Quran.
• 4. The Highest Honor of Women is Given to Mary,
  the Mother of Jesus, in the Quran (chapter 19).

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Common Views (contd2)

• 5. Greetings All prophets had customs to greet
  believers with the words Peace be with you.
• (Assalamualaikum for Muslims).
• 6. Taking Off Shoes God ordered Moses to take
  off shoes (Exodus 35) Put off shoes from your
  feet(Joshua 515). Muslims take off
  shoes when they enter Mosque.
• 7. Purification Before Prayers Moseswashed his
  feet (Exodus 4031-32). St. Paulpurified
  himselfwent into the temple (Acts 2126).
  Muslim purify before each prayer, 5 times a day.
• 8. Fasting Jesus fasted 40 days. (Matthew 42).
• Muslims fast 30 days / year during Ramadan.

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Common Views (contd3)

• 9. Prayer Bowing Heads to the Ground
  Abraham fell his face(Genesis 173).
  Mosesbowed his head(Exodus 348).
  Jesusfell on his face prayed (Matthew
  2639) Muslims bow
  heads to the ground in prayer
• Not Bowing to Statues or making Images of God
  Thou shall not..any graven image(Exodus).
• Muslims dont bow to statues/images or anything
  except God
• 11. Decoration of Trees It is forbidden in Bible
  (Jeremiah 102-5). Muslim dont decorate trees.
• 12. Everlasting Covenant God made everlasting
  covenants with Abraham and his descendents.
  Muslim still keep covenant circumcise sons at
  birth.

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Common Views (contd4)

• 13. Abraham s Son Ishmael The name Ishmael was
  chosen by God Himself (Genesis 1611).
  Muslims respect Ishmael like Isaac as son of
  Abraham.
• 14. Wine Drinking Prohibited drink neither
  wine nor strong drink(Luke 115).
  Muslims dont drink wine or alcohol ever.
• 15. Pork Forbidden God ordered Moses And the
  swine is unclean to you(Leviticus 117). Jesus
  never ate pork in his life. Muslims never eat
  pork.
• 16. Usury / Interest Forbidden Take thou no
  usury (Leviticus). He has put not out his
  money to usury. (Psalms 155). Interest
  forbidden in Islam.

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Common Views (contd5)

• 17. Disapprove Homosexuality the Lord rained
  upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah He overthrew those
  cities (Genesis). Homosexuality is
  forbidden in Islam.
• 18. No Original Sin The son shall not bear the
  iniquity of the father(Ezekiel 1820).
  Muslims believe sin cant be transferred
  / inherited from person to person.
• 19. Accountability every man shall receive his
  own rewardto his own labor (1 Corinthians
  38). Muslims believe every person accountable
  for his/her deeds and rewarded accordingly.
• Muslims observe and maintain many
• instructions from the Torah Bible

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How much do people know about Muhammad?

• Last Messenger from God till the Day of Judgment
  his prophethood is entire world.
• He is not God in any way Muslims dont worship
  him
• He received First message from God through Angel
  Gibrael at age 40. He preached Islam 10 years in
  Makka 13 years in Madina died at 63.
• During 23 years, Quran was revealed for mankind.
• He was an ordinary person with family and
  children he was leader of a nation and a
  teacher.

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Some Famous Quotes About Muhammad

• Bernard Shaw (British philosopher) Savior of
  Humanity..if a man like himassume the
  dictatorshipof worldwould succeed in solving
  all problems (The Genuine Islam).
• Gandhi not the sword that won a place for
  Islam.. rigid simplicity his absolute trust
  in God own mission.. (Young India)
• Michael Hart choice of Muhammadthe list
  world's most influential personshe was supremely
  successfulreligious and secular levels." (The
  100 A Ranking Of The Most Influential Persons
  In History).

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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah References
about Muhammad in the Old Testament (2000 years
ago)

• 1. First Revelation " Read thishe said,
  I am not learned" (Isaiah 2912).
• Historical Facts Angel Gabriel delivered first
  revelation "Readname of your Lord, who
  created man..." (Quran 961). Muhammad
  replied I am not learned".
• 2. The Rejected Stone Jesus.. kingdom of God
  taken awaygiven to the rejected stone
  (Genesis 2113-18). Rejected stone Nation
  of Ishmael, nation of Muhammad.

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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah (contd2)

• 3. Prophet from Arabia "Arabia, and all the
  Princes of Kedar... (Ezekiel 2721)
• Historical Facts Converts migrated to Madina
  Muhammad migrated in 622AD. Next year 1,000
  Makkans marched against Muslims.
• 4. A Prophet Like Moses God said to Moses, I
  raise up a Prophet like unto thee my words in
  his mouth, he shall speakall...
  (Deuteronomy1818)
• Historical Facts Angel Gabrielbring
  revelations from God to Muhammad - thus God put
  His words in Muhammad's mouth (John 1613,
  Isaiah 2810). Not speak of (own)
  desire.." (Quran 533-4).

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Abrahams Activities
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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah (contd3)

• 5. Prophet Gave Laws "...He will not fall or be
  discouraged tillestablished justice in the
  earth" (Isaiah 421-4).
• Muhammad came Complete code of laws.
  Persecuted and physically assaulted, never
  discouraged nor expressed despair.
• 6. Prophet with 10,000 Saints he came with
  10,000 saintswent a fiery law..." (Deuteronomy
  332)
• Historical Facts Muhammad returned to Makka
  with 10,000 devout followers established rule
  of law.
• 7. Until Shiloh Come Jacob told his children
  until Shiloh come (Genesis 4910).
  Shiloh means peace (Islam).

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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah (contd4)

• 8. Pilgrims of Bacca Valley they govalley of
  Bacaplace of springsrainpools" (Psalms 845-6)
• Makkaas Baca (Quran 396).
  ZamZam spring here. Makka got flooded.
• 9. Revealed Little By Little teaches
  knowledge line upon line here a little,
  there a little. (Isaiah 289)
• Quran revealed piece by piece over 23 years,
  scattered here a little, there a little.
• 10. Prophecy By Name Muhammad quoted by name
  "Cheeko mane tah kim, vechulo Mohamadim
  his language is most sweet, he is Muhammad
  (Songs of Solomon 516)

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The Prophecies of Holy Book/Torah (contd5)

• 11. Prophecy Come To Pass Prophet speaksif
  word doesnt come to passthe Lord hasnt
  spoken.. (Deuteronomy 1822).
• God informed Muhammad Romans would defeat
  Persians (Quran 303). Chapter Rum of Quran
  revealed (615AD) to support Christians. Romans
  won battle in 627AD.
• Muhammad professed
  Muslims conquer the Persian, Byzantium
  empires. Byzantines defeated at Yarmuk
  (634AD), Persians defeated at Madain (637AD).
• Muhammad predicted future events Overthrow
  Persian Empire, Confiscation of Emperor
  Choseross treasures Suraqa (prophets
  companion) get bracelets of Caesar. This
  happened.

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References About Muhammad in Hindu Scriptures

• 1. Verse 5 of Bhavishya PuranHis name will be
  Mahamad Mahadev Arab 'O Ye! The pride of
  mankinddweller in Arabia. (Prati Sarg Parv
  III)
• 2. Sama Veda, II, 6, 8 "Ahmad acquired
  religious law from his Lord. This law of religion
  is full of wisdom."

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References About Muhammad In The Holy Bible

• 1. Jesus foretold about Muhammad he shall
  give you another comforter (John 1415-16)
• 2. Jesus said Ithings to say unto you, but
  you cant bear them nowhe will show you things
  to come(John 1614). Message of Jesus
  incomplete.
  Another prophet was needed to guide mankind.
• Gospel of Barnabas Muhammad is his blessed
  name. (Ch. 96-97)
• All Holy Books Lead to Belief in
• Muhammad The Quran

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The Holy Quran

• 1. All revealed messages from God to Muhammad
  Memorized by millions everyday
• 2. Original copies still exist
  Istanbul, Turkey Tashkent,
  Uzbekistan.
• 3. Dr. Maurice Bucaille French Christian
  Physician, compared scientific facts of Bible
  Quran. Found many scientific verses in the
  Quran. "I could not find a single error in
  Quran

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The Holy Quran (contd2)

• 4. Scientific facts, unknown 1400 years ago,
  revealed in the Quran. Each is scientifically
  correct (a few examples)
• The 'Big Bang' theory of Creation of the
  Universe.
• Planets and orbital patterns of the Cosmos.
• Conception and stages of Embryological growth
  (The Developing Human, Professor Keith Moore,
  University of Toronto).
• Reference of fingerprints.
• How was it possible for an unlettered person
  to reveal the scientific mysteries 1,000 years
  ahead when no man on earth had any knowledge of
  them?

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Gospel of Barnabas

• 1. Barnabas close companion of Jesus.
  The Bible refers as "apostle" (Acts
  1414), a good man,
  Holy Spirit of faith" (Acts 1124).
• 2. In 325AD, St. Paul gained control council of
  Nicea made the following changes
• It canonized the 4 Greek Gospels that are read
  today.
• Other Gospels including Gospel of Barnabas were
  ordered to be destroyed.
• Only Gospel in Aramaic, language Jesus spoke,
  was also destroyed.

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Verses from the Gospel of Barnabas

• Jesus said Godhath no equalhath no father nor
  mother..hath no sons, no brethren, nor
  companions..
• Jesus I am man, born of mortal
  womansuffering eating and sleepingof cold and
  heatlike other men.
  When God judge, my words like a sword
  believes me to be more than man.
• Priest asked Jesus 'Art thouMessiah of God?
  JesusI am not hecome after me for God
  himself gavethe name Muhammad is
  his blessed name

Gospel of Barnabas is the Truth from Jesus
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Islam The Final Religion

• Islam - universal religion for all mankind.
• Islam - means submission to the will law of
  God.
• Islam - Other meaning is peace (through God)

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The Five Pillars Of Islam

• 1. Faith in One Only God Everlasting,
  All-Knowing, All-Powerful, Self-Sufficient,
  Self-Sustaining
• All past Prophets and Muhammad is the last
  Prophet.
• All Revealed, Unaltered, Holy Books.
• All Angels.
• Life after death and the Day of Judgment.
• Divine Decree (fate).
• 2. Prayer Seek forgiveness, guidance from God
  directly
• 3. Fasting before sunrise - after sunset
• 4. Poor Dues Pay 2½ from savings to less
  fortunate fellows.
• 5. Pilgrimage Travel to Mecca. Abrahams
  sacrifice, willingness to sacrifice his son
  (Genesis 222).

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What Does Islam Say About

• Human Rights Privacy/Freedom/Equality guaranteed
  
  God says No compulsion in religion.
  (Quran 2256).
• Universality of Islam God says Sent Muhammad
  mercy for all nations (Quran 21107)
• Whoever oppresses any non-Muslim, I shall
  be prosecutor on Day of Judgment." (Muhammad).
• Jihad Struggle against the evil desires within
  oneself.
• Never meant to force anybody to choose a
  religion. An unjust effort / war cannot be
  Jihad.

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Women's Rights

• http//www.letswrap.com/dvinfo/stats.htm
• 95 victims of domestic violence are women.
  (DOJ)
• Every 9 seconds woman assaulted beaten.
  
• 4 women murdered / day by boyfriends / husbands
• 4,000,000 women / year are assaulted by partners.
• Family violence kills many women / 5 years
  as total Americans died in Vietnam War.

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Status Responsibility of Women in Islam

• Right of inheritance and independent ownership.
• Women can work. Muhammads first wife was a
  successful business woman.
• Enjoins morality in behavior appearance.
  Fashion - women as sex object, not
  acceptable
• Protection of Women's Honorlaunch charge
  against womenproduce 4 witnesses(Quran 244)
• Muhammad saidTreat women wellbe kind
  your partners committed helpers
• Best of youwho are kindest with your wives

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Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam2

• Status of Mother A man asked Muhammad 'Whom
  should I honor most?' replied 'Your mother'.
  'And who comes next?' replied 'Your
  mother'. 'And who comes next?'
  replied 'Your mother! 'And who comes
  next? replied 'Your father
• Marriage He created for you matesyourselves
  dwell in tranquility with them love mercy
  between your hearts" (Quran 3021)
• Independent Identity Married woman retains
  independent legal personality and family name.
  She is not the property of her husband!

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Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam3

• Wifes Property Does not need gifts to attract
  husband
• Groom present bride with marriage gift.
  
• Never obliged provider for family unless she
  voluntarily chooses to do so.
• Divorce Highly discourage divorce, recognize
  rights of both partners to end relationship
• "Live with themfooting of kindness and equity"
  (Quran 419).
• "A believing man must not hate a believing woman.
  If he dislikes one of her traits he will be
  pleased with another". (Muhammad).

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Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam4

• The Veil "O Prophet tellthe believing women
  they shouldouter garments over their bodies
  they known and not molested"
  (Quran 3359).
• Islamic veil Protection from unwanted attention.

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Polygamy

• Polygamy in the West Marriage, divorce,
  marriage, divorce married / unmarried man with
  several girlfriends
• Polygamy addresses orphans and widows in
  society.
• Billy Graham Evangelist said Islam has
  permitted polygamy as a solution to social ills
  Christian countriesgreat
  show of monogamy, butpractice polygamy. Islam
  is ahonest religion
• Cheating or use women without responsibility.

Nearly 4 out of 5 who accepted Islam in the USA
are Women.
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The Rational Choice

• Study religions, compare, and make a rational
  choice
• All prophets preached same religion.
• God says We have sent you (Muhammad) as a
  mercy for all nations (Quran 21107).
• I (God)perfected your religion
  chosenIslam as your religion (Quran 53).
• Islam spread by values. Few preachers went to
  Indonesia. Today it is the largest Muslim
  country.

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The Rational Choice2

• No TV, Radio Station or newspaper owned or
  controlled by Muslims in USA.
  Islam is
  Fastest growing religion in USA Europe.
• Who accept Islam? Priests, bishops, doctors,
  engineers, businessmen, writers, scientists,
  scholars, celebrities, inmates, and ordinary
  people including a large of women.
• Muslim communities growing in every city.
  Over 4,000 mosques in USA and Canada
  alone.

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