One of the many ways in which the Palestinian Authority distorts history in order to invent a centuries-old Palestinian identity, is to turn Jesus the Judean (Jew), who promoted peace on earth, into a Palestinian terrorist who was murdered by the Israelis, thus becoming the first Palestinian “Martyr,” who is now reveling in heaven with Allah, in the arms of 72 dark-eyed virgins.
A recent report titled, “Jesus the Palestinian terrorist and his 72 dark-eyed virgins,” offers copious examples validating this charge.
What to make of all this?
First, it must be remembered that for Palestinians and Muslims in general, those who sacrifice their lives for the cause of Allah—and Allah is very much interested in things like land and territorial disputes—are the apple of that deity’s eye, deserving of the highest paradisiacal rewards. As the Koran declares:
Surely Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their belongings and in return has promised that they shall have Paradise. They fight in the Way of Allah, and slay and are slain (9:111).
It follows that Jesus Christ, whom Muslims have appropriated and transformed into “Isa the prophet,” is a great martyr—not because he was crucified for the sins of mankind (Islam teaches someone else was crucified in Christ’s place at the last minute), but because he gives his life to fight infidels and uphold Allah’s law, sharia.
That’s right: the “Jesus” that we are regularly assured “Muslims love too” has little bearing with the biblical Christ.
Consider what some of the most canonical hadiths say about him (the following translations are from Muslim Sources of the Crusader Period by professors James E. Lindsay and Suleiman Mourad):
In one, Jesus approvingly quotes Muhammad saying that whoever makes him, Muhammad, Christ’s equal—and thereby contradicts the oldest Christian Creed (1 Cor. 15: 3-7)—will go to heaven: “Whoever testifies that there is no god but God, alone with no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, and that Jesus is His servant and messenger … Allah will admit him to paradise for saying that.”
In another hadith, a woman says to Jesus, “Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breast that suckled you.” To this, a shocked Jesus replies: “No, but blessed is he who reads the Qur’an and follows what is in it!”
But it is only when he returns in Islam’s version of the “end times” that the Muslim Jesus truly shines. According to Islamic teaching, he will return to “break the crosses, slaughter the pigs, end the jizya tax on non-Muslims, making warfare against the People of the Book (e.g. Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, etc.) and others licit.”
In other words, he will usher in an end of “tolerance” to long held but “mistaken” Christian beliefs—chief among them that he was crucified, killed, and resurrected for the salvation of mankind.
In the midst of the final showdown between the forces of Allah and the forces of Antichrist (al-Dajjal), Jesus will first appear “praying behind” an Islamic leader. Then, “after Jesus finishes his prayer, he will take his lance, go toward the Antichrist and kill him. Then Jesus will die and the Muslims will wash him and bury him.”
In such a manner is he a “martyr”—no different, for many Muslims, than his supposed Palestinian kinsmen who blow themselves up in the service of Islam.
Nor is it surprising that the Muslim Jesus receives Islam’s highest paradisiacal rewards for martyrs: the houris, supernatural concubines—“big-bosomed” and “wide-eyed” says the Koran (56:22, 78:33)—created for the express purpose of pleasuring Allah’s favorites in perpetuity.
As Islam’s prophet, Muhammad, said of everyone who martyrs himself for Allah’s cause, in an oft cited and canonical hadith:
He is forgiven from the first drop of blood [he sheds]. He sees his throne in paradise. . . . Fixed atop his head will be a crown of honor, a ruby that is greater than the world and all it contains. And he will copulate with seventy-two houris. ( The Al Qaeda Reader, p.143)
That the Muslim Jesus is engaged in a libidinous afterlife should not be surprising. After all, Jesus’s mother, Mary, is also, according to the Muslim imagination, engaged in a carnal afterlife—as wife (one of several, of course) to Muhammad.
Here, then, is yet another stark reminder that Islam’s appropriation and subsequent mutilation of biblical figures is not, contrary to “ecumenical” claims, a source of “commonalities” and “bridges” between Islam on the one hand and Judaism and Christianity on the other.
Rather, it is Islam’s way of manipulating the figures of Judaism and Christianity for its own agenda and precisely to use them against Jews and Christians.
This article first appeared on The Stream.
Excellent article, thank you.
Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another.
But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us —not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy — through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life. This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone. But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless. Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning. For you know that such a person has gone astray and is sinning; he is self-condemned.
Odd that you wouldn’t acknowledge Titus 3 as the source for your quote. An oversight?
Interesting. This could explain alot about Sirhan Sirhan.
Biblical prophecy as well as Islamic prophecy would indicate that the end times Anti-Christ will be a Muslim or come from a Muslim background. With the formerly Christian western world falling from the faith while at the same time embracing false religions including Islam, it’s surely possible a Muslim Anti-Christ could be accepted world wide.
There is nothing in the Old or New Testament that indicates that the anti-Christ will be a Muslim. It could be, as Islam is surely vociferously anti-Christ — as this article also attests. But I’d love to know where you’re getting that from. There are, of course, as the Apostle John, says, many anti-Christs already operating — as they were from John’s time/the early church until now. That there will be one final Anti-Christ, with massive power, before Christ returns “to judge the living and the dead,” as the ancient creeds confess, does seem apparent from the book of Revelation. But speculating who that is/will be, or from where, seems idle speculation.
The Jews are waiting for Messiah in accordance with many Old Testament prophecies.
Jesus, who claimed to be the Messiah, told the Syro-Phoenician woman that He came on behalf of Israel exclusively, and thus she had no claim on Him to heal her daughter. Matthew 15:24.
Anti-Christ could not easily deceive Jews or Christians if He were not a Jew.
But who knows? I do not understand the “mystery of iniquity” of 2 Thessalonians 2.
As you said, “Jesus came on behalf of Israel exclusively…” But he knew that he would be rejected by Israel (in the flesh). You should also note that in the very same passage he is astonished at the faith displayed by the woman in the reply “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Which clearly indicates God’s plan to include the gentiles into the promises of the Covenant given to Abraham (Genesis 17:4-7, Romans 11:17-24) As to ‘The Anti-Christ’ he is “every spirit that doth not confess Jesus Christ in the flesh having come, of God it is not; and this is that of the antichrist, which ye heard that it doth come, and now in the world it is already. ” 1 John 4:3 YLT
I understand Messiah must also be in the line of David. Do Jews still have records to enable them to ascertain whether any contender meets that requirement? I don’t think so, but my ignorance on that matter is strong.
The Jews of Paul’s day believed Messiah would immediately usher in the Kingdom. Rabbi Gamaliel appears in Acts 5 when Peter and John are standing trial on the matter and stops the crowd from killing them. He wisely tells the Jews that God Himself will determine the truth of the matter by making fail that which is not of Him.
Messianic Jews primarily come to Christian faith when they study their own scriptures and filter their reading of the New Testament through that lens. Their conversion is often very costly.
But yes, the original Abrahamic covenant was to Abraham and his offspring to the blessing of the entire world. Japhet will dwell in the tents of Shem. I, for one, am grateful.
My online moniker comes from that passage. I am one of the little dogs – kyanarion – a gentile – Hellenis.
I agree with you. Jesus knew He would be rejected in accordance with the prophecies. He came unto His own and His own received Him not. He was despised and rejected of men. Truly only God can do these things and glorify Himself using our own evil intentions and wickedness.
Actually it does make sense. Some prophecy circles have said that ISLAM will be the prevalent religion in the world. So if that is true, then why wouldn’t the world receive a Muslim as a “world” leader?
Something doesn’t add up in Muslims’ belief. Sharia law requires the stoning to death for those engaging in sex outside marriage, and which laws some countries even now carry out., whereas a Muslim male who carries out the requirements as laid down the Prophet, ie the killing of a non Muslim in the worship of Allah, is promised 72 virgins when he dies, so either he transgresses Sharia law or marries them all. I can’t say I am drawn to a religion that seems to revolve around sex so much. 4 wives are permitted but Muhammad had 10 apparently and had sex with slaves as well When he was in his fifties, how old was Aisha when he married her, 2 years after he asked her father for her hand in marriage, to which the father agreed.
I agree re: not being drawn to a religion so revolved around sex. But apparently many are. (I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that most of those are not women, but men of a certain type.) But more: why are so many drawn to a religion with a vengeful God like Allah? Or are they really, but afraid of the consequences of expressing their doubts? I’ve read numerous accounts of Muslims converted to Christ who say they were so relieved (and surprised) to find the God of the Bible who is loving, merciful and saving God to all who call on him and repent.
I am almost certain the prohibition applies to women, but not to men, so long as the woman is unmarried. She can be a concubine or temporary wife. Or a little boy. Or perhaps a goat.
I know several persons who defend Islam based on superficial acquaintance with a few nice persons from Muslim families. They should read articles like this to disabuse themselves of their illusions. But I fear they would simply reject, ignore and refuse to even read or listen to this expose. Like leftists, they have the vision of the anointed and reject such historical text critiques. Not so easy to persuade people who want to believe in the goodness of something.
Bill Warner says he does not talk about Muslims, but about Islam. He never criticizes it, but merely repeats what it says. Listeners can decide for themselves about the facts. .I used to know people from Muslim countries who were very nice, but they were not religious and would not know much about the details of Islamic scriptures. Like most Christians and Jews, who would not be very interested in finding out a lot about their religion. So, to understand Islamic doctrines, talking to Muslims is not much use.
We dont want Sharia Laws forced upon us
It is cristal clear that seeing you will see and hearing you will hear but will not understand..that is why a muslem cant understand the heavenly massage of god through christ. Very unforturnate..
Actually, Matthew 13:14 is Jesus’ words to the Jews of His day. Thank God it is not the end of the story! If you go here, you can see repetitions of the same Isaiah prophecy as well as some good commentary on the matter.l
Unfortunate for a moment, but God will work it to the blessings of Israel and all the earth!
https://biblehub.com/matthew/13-14.htm
Okay just imagine you blew yourself up in a Cafe full of infidels and now you are flying away to Paradise and come upon all those lovely Virgins, 72 of them, and now you have to deal with 72 females on their period or PMS, perhaps a mere three a day for years, would you think that was paradise… Im asking for a friend.
islam surely is a Fascist Religious Cult that practices Satanic ways.
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. (The True Son of God.)
II Timothy 3:3 has 2 words that jump from the pages. “without natural affection”. That happens to the final generation that celebrates the trans movement, homosexual marriage, abortion, and tyranny. It talks about perilous times. especially threatening the world with nuclear weapons.
God saw the sin of man was great on the earth, thats why he gave his only Son to save it.
Jeremiah 33:14. “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time, “I will raise up a Righteous branch from David’s line, he will do whats just and right in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. He will be called the LORD OUR RIGHTEOUS SAVIOR. Many don’t get it yet. Righteousness exalts a nation! They live in their own sinful world and make up every lie they can think of.
You are so right!
Jesus died for His ENEMIES! For the unrighteous. What Wondrous Love is This, O My Soul!
Post Modern Society accepts ANY religion other than a religion that is based in faith and a relationship with Christ as Savior. It follows that in the end, and according to the Revelation of John, there would be a world leader accepted by all except Christ followers. Any religious leader other than a Christ Follower will be the Anti-Christ accepted by the World and rejected by Christians.
I always thought it was weird that Islam believes Jesus cannot be divine — and yet they expect him to descend from heaven to save Islam’s end-time hero the Mahdi during the last battle.
Doesn’t that imply someone a lot greater than Muhammad, with either a supernatural lifespan or a resurrected body?
But then Islam isn’t big on logical consistency.