Allah Menyebut Diri-Nya "Kami", Apakah Allah Lebih dari Satu?! Dr. Zakir Naik Nigeria 2023

Summary

During a Q&A session with Dr. Zakir Naik, a Christian student named Yakub questions the use of 'we' in the Quran, implying multiple divine beings. Dr. Naik explains that 'we' is a royal plural, signifying respect, not multiple gods. The discussion shifts to the concept of Trinity, with Dr. Naik asserting that the Bible does not explicitly mention Trinity and highlighting discrepancies in Christian scripture. Despite Yakub's attempts to challenge, Dr. Naik maintains his stance, emphasizing the oneness of God in Islam and critiquing Christian interpretations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The questioner, AOS Yakubu, a Christian student, asks Dr. Zakir Naik about the use of 'we' in the Quran.
• 😃 Dr. Zakir Naik explains that the 'we' used in the Quran refers to the 'royal we,' a form of respect, not a plural of number.
• 😄 The 'royal we' is also used in English and other languages when referring to royalty or dignitaries.
• 😁 Yakubu understands the explanation but asks further about the creation story in the Quran and the use of 'we.'
• 😆 Dr. Zakir Naik reiterates that it is God's prerogative to use 'we' or 'I' and it signifies respect and majesty.
• 😅 Yakubu asserts his belief in the Christian concept of the Trinity, which Dr. Zakir Naik challenges.
• 😂 Dr. Zakir Naik asks Yakubu to provide a verse from the Bible that explicitly mentions the Trinity, pointing out that the concept is not directly mentioned.
• 🤣 Dr. Zakir Naik notes that the Quran explicitly advises against the concept of the Trinity and states that God is one.
• 😊 Dr. Zakir Naik highlights that a verse close to the concept of Trinity in the Bible (1 John 5:7) has been deemed a fabrication by Christian scholars.
• 😇 Dr. Zakir Naik quotes several Bible verses where Jesus emphasizes the oneness and supremacy of God, and not his own divinity.

Q & A

Who is the speaker addressing in the script?

The speaker, Dr. Zakir Naik, is addressing a non-Muslim student named AOS Yakubu from Naal State University.

What is the main concern of Yakubu's question about the Quran?

Yakubu's main concern is the use of the pronoun 'we' in the Quran, questioning if it implies the existence of multiple gods.

How does Dr. Zakir Naik explain the use of 'we' in the Quran?

Dr. Zakir Naik explains that 'we' is used as a plural of respect, similar to the royal 'we' used by English monarchs, and does not imply multiple gods.

What analogy does Dr. Zakir Naik use to explain the plural of respect?

He uses the example of the Queen of England or King Charles who say 'we' instead of 'I' as a form of respect and royalty.

What follow-up question does Yakubu ask regarding the use of 'we' during the creation?

Yakubu asks why Allah uses 'we' instead of 'I' when talking about creation in the Quran.

How does Dr. Zakir Naik respond to Yakubu's follow-up question about creation?

Dr. Zakir Naik reiterates that the use of 'we' is Allah's prerogative and is a form of respect, similar to how royal figures sometimes use 'we' and sometimes 'I'.

What is Yakubu's belief about God as a Christian?

Yakubu believes in the concept of the Trinity, which he describes as one God in being but three in person.

What challenge does Dr. Zakir Naik present to Yakubu regarding the Trinity?

Dr. Zakir Naik challenges Yakubu to find a verse in the Bible that explicitly mentions the concept of the Trinity.

What does Dr. Zakir Naik say about the word 'Trinity' in the Bible and the Quran?

Dr. Zakir Naik states that the word 'Trinity' does not exist in the Bible but is mentioned in the Quran in the context of rejecting it.

How does Dr. Zakir Naik support his argument against the Trinity?

He cites various Bible verses where Jesus emphasizes the oneness of God and states that the closest verse to Trinity, 1 John 5:7, has been removed from the Bible as a fabrication by Christian scholars.