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

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13 Feb 201901:54

Summary

TLDRThe 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.

Outlines

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🤔 Questioning Monotheism in Judaism

The paragraph discusses the perception of Islam towards the monotheistic nature of Judaism. It suggests that while Jews may believe in one God, the Quran does not view their belief as pure monotheism due to the portrayal of God in the Old Testament. The speaker points out instances where God is described in anthropomorphic terms, such as walking in the Garden of Eden or repenting, which are seen as inconsistencies with the Islamic understanding of God's attributes. The paragraph also touches on the concept of the 'Shama' and the Shahada, emphasizing the need for Jews to believe in the final messenger, Muhammad, as they did with previous prophets like Moses and Jesus, to complete their monotheistic belief.

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Keywords

💡Monotheism

Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God. In the context of this video script, it is used to discuss the nature of the Jewish faith and its perceived alignment with Islamic beliefs. The speaker suggests that while Jews may be monotheistic, the concept of God in Judaism, as described in the Old Testament, is not consistent with the Islamic understanding of a singular, omnipotent deity.

💡Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is mentioned in the script to highlight the Islamic perspective on the depiction of Jews and their beliefs. The speaker uses the Quran to argue that it does not fully recognize the Jewish concept of God, describing it as anthropomorphic and inconsistent with Islamic theology.

💡Anthropomorphism

Anthropomorphism refers to the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a deity or divine beings. The script uses this term to critique the Jewish understanding of God, as seen in the Old Testament narratives where God is described with human-like actions, such as walking in the Garden of Eden or repenting, which the speaker finds inconsistent with the Islamic view of God's transcendence.

💡Old Testament

The Old Testament is the first part of the Christian Bible and is also considered sacred in Judaism. It contains narratives and laws that are foundational to both religions. In the script, the speaker refers to the Old Testament to point out instances where the depiction of God seems to contradict the Islamic understanding of divinity, such as God wrestling with Jacob or resting on the seventh day.

💡Shahadat

The Shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith, which includes the affirmation of the oneness of God.

Highlights

Islam views Jews as not fully monotheistic due to the Quran's depiction of their belief in an anthropomorphized God.

The Quran criticizes the portrayal of God in the Old Testament as having human-like characteristics, such as walking in the Garden of Eden.

The concept of God repenting in the Bible is seen as indicative of a weak God by Islamic standards.

Islamic critique includes the narrative of God wrestling with Jacob and losing, questioning the nature of such a God.

Muslims take exception to the characteristics of God as described in the Old Testament, considering them incompatible with the divine nature.

The Shama, or declaration of faith, is partially fulfilled by Jews if they believe in one God without the described deficiencies.

Jews are encouraged to believe in the final messenger, Muhammad, as they once believed in Moses and other prophets.

The requirement for Jews to believe in the final prophet is presented as a test of faith, similar to past tests involving earlier prophets.

The Old Testament's predictions about Jesus the Messiah, whom Muslims believe Jews have also rejected, are highlighted.

The transcript suggests a comparison between the tests of faith faced by Jews in different historical periods.

The necessity for Jews to reconcile their belief in one God with Islamic understanding to achieve full monotheism is emphasized.

The discussion implies a theological dialogue between the characteristics of God in Judaism and Islam.

The transcript raises questions about the interpretation of divine actions and attributes in religious texts.

It challenges the reader to consider the consistency of the divine image across different religious narratives.

The importance of recognizing and accepting the prophethood of Muhammad in Islamic theology is underscored.

The transcript reflects on the historical and ongoing theological debates between Judaism and Islam.