10 | Jews are Monotheists,Why does Islam say they are astray? Reclaim Your Faith

Summary

The video script discusses the Islamic perspective on the Jewish faith, suggesting that while Jews are monotheistic, their understanding of God is anthropomorphic and not in line with Islamic beliefs. It points out instances from the Old Testament that Muslims find problematic, such as God repenting or wrestling with Jacob. The script emphasizes that if Jews believe in the one God without these attributes and accept the final prophet, Muhammad, it aligns with the Islamic concept of monotheism.

Takeaways

• 📜 The Quran does not view Jews as fully monotheistic due to their belief in an anthropomorphized God with human-like characteristics.
• 👤 The depiction of God in the Old Testament, such as walking as a man in the Garden of Eden, is seen as a sign of a weak God by the speaker.
• 🤔 The concept of God repenting in the Bible is considered by the speaker as indicative of a God with weaknesses, which is not in line with Islamic beliefs.
• 🤼‍♂️ The story of God wrestling with Jacob and losing is used as an example of God's human-like imperfections, which Muslims would take exception to.
• 🛌 The idea of God resting on the seventh day is also seen as problematic by the speaker in the context of Islamic understanding of God's nature.
• 🕊 The speaker suggests that if Jews believe in the one God without the perceived deficiencies, they are halfway to accepting the Islamic faith.
• 🚪 The belief in the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad, is presented as the next step for Jews to complete their faith, after accepting the one God.
• 📜 The speaker refers to the importance of the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, which includes belief in one God.
• 🕋 The speaker emphasizes the continuity of prophethood, stating that Jews have historically believed in previous prophets, including Moses.
• 👑 The speaker mentions the rejection of Jesus the Messiah, who was predicted in the Old Testament, as part of the test of faith for Jews.
• 🔄 The concept of testing faith through belief in successive prophets, from Moses to Jesus to Muhammad, is highlighted as a recurring theme in religious history.

Q & A

Why does the Quran not depict Jews as fully monotheistic according to the speaker?

The speaker suggests that while Jews may believe in one God, the depiction of God in the Old Testament is anthropomorphic, with human-like characteristics, which Muslims find objectionable.

What example does the speaker give to illustrate the anthropomorphic depiction of God in the Old Testament?

The speaker cites the example of God walking as a man in the Garden of Eden from the book of Genesis, which they believe is an anthropomorphic portrayal of God.

What does the speaker find surprising about the depiction of God in the Bible?

The speaker is surprised by the depiction of God repenting to the children of Israel and wrestling with Jacob, losing the match, which they interpret as signs of a 'weak' God.

What is the issue with God resting on the seventh day according to the speaker?

The speaker implies that the concept of God resting on the seventh day is problematic from a Muslim perspective, as it ascribes a human-like need for rest to God.

What does the speaker suggest about the belief in the one God mentioned in the Shama?

The speaker suggests that if Jews believe in the one God without the deficiencies mentioned in the Old Testament, they are halfway to fulfilling the first part of the Shahada in Islam.

What does the speaker believe is the next step for Jews to fully align with Islamic monotheism?

The speaker believes that Jews need to believe in the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad, just as they were required to believe in previous prophets like Moses.

Why does the speaker mention the belief in prophets before Moses?

The speaker uses the historical belief in prophets before Moses to illustrate the concept of testing faith through the acceptance of new prophets, including Muhammad.

What is the significance of the Shahada in Islam?

The Shahada is the declaration of faith in Islam, and the speaker refers to the first part of it, which is the belief in the one God, as a common ground between Judaism and Islam.

How does the speaker view the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by Jews?

The speaker sees the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah, who was predicted in the Old Testament, as another instance of Jews not fully aligning with the Islamic understanding of monotheism.

What is the speaker's perspective on the relationship between the Old Testament and the Quran?

The speaker acknowledges the existence of a one God in both texts but criticizes the Old Testament for its anthropomorphic portrayal of God, which is not in line with the Islamic understanding of God's nature.

What does the speaker imply about the need for Jews to accept Islamic teachings?

The speaker implies that for Jews to be considered fully monotheistic from an Islamic perspective, they must not only believe in one God but also accept the teachings of the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad.