CHRISTIANITY: REALITY OR DOGMATISM? (A MUST-READ FOR EVERY SEEKER OF TRUTH)

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Below is the introductory text of a book I'm writing with the same title as this post. I am appealing to all meaningful people who come accross this blog to please help me by posting contributions, questions, criticisms and suggestions with regard to the content, authenticity of the quoted scriptural passages as well as the veracity of the argument/logic in what I'm saying so that together with you my readers we will be able to find that path that'll lead to our eternal salvation through this excercise and many more to come insha-Allah. I'm not promoting hate or animosity between the christians and the muslims but rather, as the Vatican has urged us, as well as in accordance with God's directive that we should prove all things and hold fast to that which is good I present to you the introductory part of my humble write-up. Thank you so much.

CONTENTS

Dedication…………………………………………..…i

Acknowledgement ………………………………….ii

Content …………………………………………….….v

Foreword: By Sheikh Husseini Yusuf Mabera..vii

Prologue………………………………………………ix

1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………...1

2 THE CONCEPT OF “ORIGINAL SIN”……………7

3. THE “DIVINE SONSHIP OF CHRIST”………….21

4. THE “DOGMA OF THE TRINITY (3=1?!)”……33

5. “CRUCIFIXTION AND ATONEMENT BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST (AS)”?!.....................73

5. CONCLUSION………………………………….108

Epilogue…………………………………………..110

Bibliography……………………………………..113

FOREWORD By Sheikh HUSSEINI YUSSUF MABERA

The theory of the so-called original sin, atonement of sin through the blood of Jesus Christ, the concept of trinity, divine sonship of Christ and Salvation in Christianity are some of the elements that make Christianity to be a mask on the face of Jesus Christ (AS). The Christians believe in the mask, but they rejected Jesus Christ (AS) whose original teachings have been pontifically distorted by the Bible thumpers and other Doctors of Divinity in Christendom.

It is a pity that, in spite of the intensive theological readings and researches in the Bible library, the professional Christian propagandists and visionists who claim to be the custodians of the HOLY GHOST are still unable to find out the basic truth about the personality of Jesus Christ and his doctrines. Though the Bible contains spurious contradictions and historical fallacies, it still contains facts and guidelines that can help the Christian researchers to find out the true religion of God.

This educative comparative religious book titled: “CHRISTIANITY: REALITY OR DOGMATISM?!” Written by Aminu Buba Tela Giyawa is one of such facts and guidelines that every true and sincere Christian must read. The book is not only a challenge to the followers of Christianity, but it is also a lamp that can be used by any Muslim (who is interested in the study of comparative religious studies) to walk in the dark Ocean of Christianity. With this book in your hand, you can make any Christian hot-gospeller - such as the Jehovah Witnesses - to sweat profusely. If any Christian should read this book and still remain a Christian, it means that the understanding of the truth must have been removed from him. May Allah reward the author for his well-researched work whose aim is to educate both the Muslims and the Christians alike.

Mabera, Mallam Husseini Yussuf Mabera.
Sokoto.








PROLOGUE

1. (a) “…I the Lord your God am a Jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the Children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love (i.e. loving kindness) to thousands of those who love me and keep My commandments.”
Exodus 20:5-6

(b) “The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor shall the children be put to death for the fathers; everyman shall be put to death for his own sin.”
Deuteronomy 24:16

(c) “…Truly, I say unto you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.”
Matthew 18:3

(d) “…He (Jesus) will render to everyman according to his deeds.”
Romans 2:6

(e) “Say (O Muhammad): ‘O My servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of God: For God forgives all sins: For He is oft-forgiving Most Merciful.’”
Holy Qur’an 39:53

(f) “…No bearer of burdens can bear the burdens of another (man).”
Holy Qur’an 6:164

2. (a) “…Is it not written in your law, ‘I said you are gods’?...”
John 10:34

(b) “O people of the book (i.e. the Jews and Christians)! Commit no excess in your religion: Nor say of God aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) an apostle of God and His word, which He bestowed on Mary, so believed in God and His Messenger…”
Holy Qur’an 4:171

3. a. (i.) “Now is my soul troubled (i.e. Jesus’ soul): and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour: Father glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from Heaven, saying, I have both glorified it and will glorify it again…Jesus answered and said, this voice came not because of me, but for your sake.”
John 12:27-30 (KJV)

(ii.) “He has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; and he has not hid his face from him, but He heard, when he cried.”
Psalms 23:24

(iii.) “The righteous cry, and the Lord heard, and delivereth them out of their troubles…The lord is nigh unto them that are of a Broken heart; and saved such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.”
Psalms 34:15-20

b. “That they (i.e. the Jews) said (in boast), ‘We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Apostle of God’;-but they killed him not, nor crucify him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjectures to follow, for of a surely they they killed him not: Nay, God raised him up unto Himself; and God is Exalted is power wise…”
Holy Qur’an 4:157-8

c. “And if Christ be not risen then is our preaching vain, and your (i.e. The Christians’) faith is also vain…ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen in Christ are perished. If in this world only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
I Corinthians 15:14-19

4. a. (i.) “…I (Jesus) can of mine own self do nothing…”
John 5:30


(ii.) “…The son can do nothing of himself…”
John 5:19

(iii.) “…I (Jesus) cast out devils by the spirit of God…”
Matthew 12:28

(b) “To whom will you liken Me (God) and make Me equal, and compare me, that we may be alike?”
Isaiah46:5

(c) “And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only True God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3

(d) “They do blaspheme who say: God is one of three in a trinity: For there is no god except God. If they desist not from their words (of blasphemy), verily a grievous penalty will befall the blasphemers among them.”
Al-Qur’an 5:76









CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

‘Say: “O people of the Book! Come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah: That we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not from among ourselves, Lords and patrons besides Allah.” If they turn back, say ye: “Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to God’s will).” ’
Al-Qur’an 3:64

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All obedience and total submission be to Allah (SWA) who created the heavens and the earth without any previous model! God it is who created Adam without a Father! He alone deserves to be worshipped! He alone deserves to be feared! Moreover, He alone deserves to be asked for help! We should bow down to Him alone; and we should vow with His Name alone! I praise Him in the most pure, eloquent and befitting terms.

Benefic prayers and Salutations be upon our noble prophet, Mustapha (Pbuh); The noblest of the Truth bearers, the most luminous of all heavenly sent lanterns, and the guide to the right path. May the peace and blessings of Allah (SWA) be upon his noble progeny, his rightly guided wives and companions, and the entire Muslim Ummah, Amin.

This little book is my personal effort toward aiding our Jihad against the tottering forces of Christendom. The Purpose of this book is to prove, beyond any reasonable doubt, that Christianity is merely a collection of man-made dogmas, traditions and beliefs. This was born out of the need to refute a certain book, titled: “Why is it difficult for a Muslim to become a Christian?” written by one Abd-al-Masih. However, due to some reasons of logic and space, I was made to modify some of the materials in my other book - i.e. “Christianity was not for all Nations!” - into the present work. However, the two have now come to assume completely different spirits, as well as different objectives. While the present work wants to prove that Christianity is mere dogmatism created by human beings; the other work has its objective in answering the question: “Why is it difficult for a Muslim to become a Christian?” Thus even though the two share some common views and references, yet their objectives and thrust vary greatly.
The present work tried to take the bull by the horns, i.e. by attacking the most sacred, as well as the most vital dogmas of Christianity, viz-a-viz: The concept of original sin; the divine sonship of Christ; the Trinitarian doctrine; the so-called crucifixion and resurrection of Christ; atonement through the blood of Christ; and lastly, the ascension of Christ. All these were logically and scripturally refuted as mere inventions of the early Christians and(or) the enemies of Christ. I hope this work will serve as my ransom against the blazing flames of the hellfire, and the raging flames of the fire of passion, Amin.