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.

Outlines

00:00

🤔 Question About the Concept of God in Islam

The speaker, a Christian student named Aang Theos Yakubu, asks Dr. Zakir Naik about the use of the pronoun 'we' in the Quran, questioning if it implies multiple gods. Dr. Zakir explains that 'we' is a royal plural used out of respect and not to denote multiple deities, akin to how English and Urdu use similar royal plurals. The exchange continues with the speaker acknowledging the explanation but raising a further query about creation, which Dr. Zakir addresses by emphasizing God's prerogative in using different pronouns.

05:02

🗣️ Continuing the Discussion on Plurals and God's Pronouns

Dr. Zakir Naik continues to explain the usage of 'we' and 'I' when referring to God in the Quran, comparing it to the flexibility of addressing titles in human contexts, such as being called different names or titles by different people. The conversation shifts towards the concept of the Trinity, with the Christian student asserting his belief in one God in three persons. Dr. Zakir challenges this by pointing out the absence of the term 'Trinity' in the Bible and its mention in the Quran, suggesting that the student is not following the Bible accurately.

10:04

📖 Discrepancies and Clarifications on the Trinity

Dr. Zakir Naik cites various Bible verses to illustrate that Jesus never claimed divinity and always referred to God as a singular entity. He mentions that the closest biblical reference to the Trinity, found in the first Epistle of John 5:7, is considered a fabrication by scholars and has been removed in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. The discussion emphasizes Jesus's consistent message about the oneness of God, contrasting with the student's belief in the Trinity. The student attempts to interject, but Dr. Zakir insists on moving to the next question.

Keywords

💡Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. In the script, the Quran is referenced multiple times to explain the concept of 'we' used by God, emphasizing the divine and royal plural.

💡We (Nahu)

'We' or 'Nahu' in Arabic refers to a plural pronoun used in the Quran. Dr. Zakir explains that this term is a royal plural, used to denote respect and grandeur rather than indicating multiple gods. This addresses a common misconception about the nature of God in Islam.

💡Plural of Respect

The plural of respect is a linguistic concept where a singular entity uses a plural pronoun to denote respect, authority, or grandeur. Dr. Zakir uses this concept to explain why God refers to Himself as 'we' in the Quran, similar to how royalty in various cultures use 'we'.

💡Creation

Creation refers to the act of bringing something into existence. In the video, the question centers on why the Quran uses 'we created' when referring to God's creation of humans, which Dr. Zakir clarifies as a use of the plural of respect.

💡Trinity

Trinity is a Christian doctrine stating that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but is one being. Dr. Zakir argues that the concept of Trinity is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible and challenges the validity of this belief from a Christian perspective.

💡Royal Family Speech

Royal family speech refers to the formal and respectful way in which members of a royal family address themselves, often using 'we' instead of 'I'. This concept is used to explain the similar usage in the Quran when God refers to Himself.

💡Divinity

Divinity refers to the state of being divine or god-like. Dr. Zakir discusses the attributes of God in Islam and contrasts them with the Christian concept of the Trinity, emphasizing the singular divinity in Islamic theology.

💡Quranic Verses

Quranic verses are the individual passages that make up the Quran. Dr. Zakir cites specific verses to support his explanations about the nature of God and the use of the royal 'we'. For example, he references Quran chapter 95:4 in his explanation.

💡Christianity

Christianity is a major world religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the script, the Christian concept of God is contrasted with the Islamic understanding, particularly in discussions about the Trinity and the nature of divinity.

💡Arabic Language

The Arabic language is the language of the Quran and a central element in understanding Islamic theology. Dr. Zakir emphasizes the importance of understanding Arabic to fully grasp the meanings and nuances of the Quranic text, particularly the use of the royal plural.

Highlights

A non-Muslim student named Yakubu asks Dr. Zakir Naik a question about the concept of God in Islam.

Yakubu highlights that the Quran uses the pronoun 'we' when referring to God, suggesting a plurality.

Dr. Zakir Naik explains the concept of 'Royal We' used in many languages, including Arabic, to denote respect and not plurality.

Dr. Zakir Naik gives examples of the use of 'Royal We' in English and Urdu to further illustrate his point.

Yakubu questions why God uses 'we' during the creation of Earth, seeking further clarification.

Dr. Zakir Naik emphasizes that the usage of 'I' or 'we' by God is His prerogative, similar to how royal figures use these pronouns.

Yakubu admits to believing in the Trinity, a concept in Christianity where God is one in being and three in persons.

Dr. Zakir Naik challenges Yakubu to provide a verse from the Bible that explicitly mentions the Trinity.

Dr. Zakir Naik asserts that the term 'Trinity' does not exist in the Bible but is mentioned in the Quran as a concept to be avoided.

Yakubu is informed about the Quranic verses that discourage the belief in Trinity, reinforcing monotheism.

Dr. Zakir Naik educates Yakubu on the concept of 'Tawhid' in Islam, emphasizing the oneness of God.

Yakubu is made aware of the removal of certain verses from the Bible, including one that closely aligns with the Trinity, by Christian scholars.

Dr. Zakir Naik quotes various Bible verses where Jesus acknowledges the superiority of God, reinforcing the oneness of God.

The discussion highlights the differences in theological beliefs between Christianity and Islam regarding the nature of God.

Dr. Zakir Naik underscores the importance of understanding the linguistic and cultural context when interpreting religious texts.

Transcripts

is there any is there any brother who

like to ask a question non-muslim

brother

non-muslim non-muslim okay your name and

your profession

brother his mic is not

working canot talk I greet all the

dignitaries who have graced this

occasion uh good afternoon Dr Zakir Nik

I greet my fellow student I'm a 300

level student of M communication naal

State University Ki my name's AOS

yakubu um in the course of your salmon

Dr Z what's your name what's your name

brother my names are Aang Theos yaku

yakob yes sir

yes are you a Muslim or a Christian I'm

a Christian okay yes brother

continue um in the course of your sermon

you give the concept of God in different

uh religion which Islam is one of them

which you say Islam believe ined which

means Islam believe in one God and in

many uh verses in Quran you uh see that

when God is uh speaking he used the

pronouns of we we even when he was

creating like in Quran chapter 95:4 he

say that we created man in the bir

design he used that uh pronoun as in

we uh which means that it is not only

one it was not only one Divine being

that was speaking which means there are

he was with other beings you understand

I understand the question very well I'll

give the reply brother

yakob brother yakob yes sir I know

Christian called Jacob first time I'm

meeting a Christian called

yakob half Muslim already

inshallah we pray to Allah to give

[Applause]

you he already changed from Jacob to

Y now from a true from a false Christian

to a true Christian inshallah brother

yakub has asked a question that the

Quran says V the Arabic word he wanted

to tell is nahu we the Arabic word is

nahu which means we so when the Quran

refers to we doesn't it mean more than

one God so even the Quran talks about

multiple gods that's your question let

me remind you brother yakub do you know

English well yes do you know in English

language there are two types of plural

one is the plural of number if there are

more than one we say we one is the

plural of respect when the Queen of

England speaks she says

V when the royal family when the have

you heard the Queen of England speaking

or the king of England Prince King

Charles no he will not say I he will say

we even in Udu Udu there is plural of

number plural of respect when someone of

the royal family he'll not say my he'll

say h v so anyone from the royal family

when they speak in most of the languages

whether it be English whether it be Udu

whether it be other languages most of

the languages there are two types of

plural one is plural of number and the

other SP of respect so if you have not

heard the Queen of England speaking or

the king of England speaking they say we

they are one how many King of England do

you

have one but he says we so this is the

language if you don't know language what

can I

do the same thing in Arabic in Arabic

when Allah says n when Allah is saying

we no Arab will say there are two gods

or three Gods because the Arab know the

Arabic Arab know Arabic you know English

so you should understand that this is

also Royal plural hope that answer the

question can I say something have you

understood the answer I understand what

you're saying so do you understand the

Quran refers to we as a royal royal one

single correct yes but I want to say

something if you have a next question no

problem first say okay thank you I've

understood the first answer then you can

go to the next question unless you don't

say understood the first question I will

not allow you to ask the next question I

understand well very good good I want to

now you can ask the next question um uh

like during the creation when Allah is

creating the Earth because Sor during

the creation yes when Allah is creating

the Earth he used the just like we say

he used we like creation it is only God

that is capable of creating other things

so why didn't he use that I created man

in the best design instead of using that

way because he's the only one I told you

the answer yet you're asking same answer

why did not say I that's Allah's wish

when Prince When King Charles is

speaking sometimes he says I sometimes

he says we that his perogative who am I

to interfere are you God God can call

sometimes he calls I sometimes he calls

we that is the beauty why did it is that

that's God correct I'm I'm a doctor

correct sometime people call me sh Zak

no problem sometime people call meak

Brother Z no problem sometime people

call me Dr Zak oh why don't you call him

doctor always I have no problem why do

you have a problem do you understand yes

I'm a doctor medical doctor and a PhD

doctor both correct now when someone

calls me sh Zak no problem someone call

meak no problem brother no

problem when Allah wants sometimes he

uses he sometime uses so what's your

problem so now now you are half Muslim

do you believe there's one God now do

you believe there's one God I believe

there is God is uh one in being and

three in person that's what I believe

because I'm a Christian you you believe

in Trinity yes sir can you point out one

verse in the Bible which speaks about

Trinity the Trinity doesn't exist in the

Bible do you know

that the word Trinity doesn't exist in

the Bible

but but the word Trinity is there in the

Quran

do you know that do you know that that

the word Trinity doesn't exist in the

Bible you give me reference I will agree

tell me one place where the Bible says

the word Trinity what the Quran says

even though there is not the word

Trinity in the

Bible this is the problem you don't

follow the Bible I follow Bible but that

does I follow Bible more than you that's

the reason I said brother yakob

therefore I said I'm more Christian than

you because I follow Bible more than

what you follow okay let me educate you

let me educate you the Bible doesn't

talk about Trinity Quran talks Quran

says in Surah chapter 4 verse number

171 don't

say say stop it's better for you Quran

is telling you don't say trinity the

word Trinity is in the Quran stop it

it's better for you you Quran repeat the

message in chapter number 5 verse number

53 they are doing kufur they are

blaspheming those who say God is three

One Trinity but it's why is it that let

me finish is not mentioned in the let me

finish is not mention do you want to

learn about the Bible or not you are not

telling me anything I'm a Christian

Christian not following Bible I'm

teaching out the Bible no one to listen

that means you're interested in becoming

a a Christian correct when someone is

talking to you about the Bible you want

to keep this is the problem that means

you programmed to create problem correct

can I say something you know you cannot

say okay uh you cannot say because I

want to educate you you you are saying I

believe in Trinity something which the

Bible doesn't

say so how come you said you a Christian

you mentioned Ted but can you give me

one verse from the Quran that mentioned

thed so that I just want to

know say that one verse

suras surlas chapter number2 verse

number one

Allah say Allah one and

only what is the problem but you didn't

mention when you are reciting yes it did

I had

he just he didn't mention the in that

verse that he CAU it I'm

you the word I mean the word the word

the worded is not in the Quran the

worded it is not in the Quran can you

give me one the word vah if I

say is the Arabic word coming from the

root word

v means believing in unification the

word v in the Quran if you don't know

Arabic words you have heard from some

Christian V say so it is not repeating

the word in the Quran you you don't know

you don't know Arabic that's your

problem I'm still insisting there is not

the word cor I'm telling you it is there

you know Arabic you don't know Arabic

the word vah is there in the

Quran vah is the origination of the

worded meaning to unite to unify to

consolidate now coming to your question

of Trinity the one verse in the Bible

which doesn't say trinity but some very

close close to Trinity in first Epistle

of John chapter number five verse number

7 for there are three that bear record

in heaven the

Father the Holy Ghost and the word and

these three are one first Epistle of

John chapter number five verse number

seven for there are three that bear

Accord in heaven the Father the Holy

Ghost and the word and these three are

one this is the closest but do you know

according to the scholars of

Christianity even this verse is a

fabrication so in the revised Standard

Version this verse first Epistle of John

chapter number five verse number s has

been removed from the Bible as a

fabrication as a concoction as an

interpolation by whom not by Muslims not

by Hindus by tyu Scholars of the highest

Eminence backed by 50 different

corporate denomination if you read the

RSV Bible revised Standard Version of

the Bible this verse has been thrown out

from the Bible because Jesus Christ

peace be upon when you are last Jesus

Christ peace be upon clearly mentioned

in the Gospel of John chapter number 14

verse number 28 my father is greater

than I Gospel of John chapter number 10

verse number 29 my father is greater

than All gospel of Matthew chapter

number 12 verse number 28 I cast out

Devil with the spirit of God Gospel of

Luke chapter number 11 verse number 20 I

will the Finger of God cast out devil

Gospel of John chapter number five verse

number 30 I can of my own do nothing as

here I judge and my judgment is just for

I seek not my will with the will of my

father he never claimed divinity when he

was asked which is the first of the

Commandment it's mentioned in the gospel

of Mark chapter number 12 verse number

29 Israel the Lord our God is one God

can we have the next question please can

I say sister can I say something the

final you already asked two question go

behind the Q fin go behind the queue go

behind the queue can we have the next

question sister