Category Archives: Muslim and Non-Muslim Dialogue

Debate Video: What was the True Faith of Jesus’ Disciples?

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Br. Ijaz Ahmad faced off in a lively and entertaining debate with Reverend Steven Martins on the topic of the true faith of Jesus’ disciples. This debate featured discussion on first century Christology, first to third century Patrology studies, form criticism of the New Testament Gospels, palaeography of the early New Testament manuscripts, oral criticism of both the Gospel and Patristic traditions. Click this link to be carried to the full debate video!

Debate Video: Which is the True Path for Salvation – Islam or Christianity?

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Br. Ijaz Ahmad and Reverend Steven Martins of E&AM Canada debate on the true path for salvation. In this debate, discussion focused on the errancy of the doctrine of salvation through faith and grace, the manipulating and editing of passages from the Hebrew Testament by Paul (his amanuenses or homonymous authors), the continuous message of Moses, Abraham, David, Solomon and Muhammad (peace be upon them all) that the law gives life, is not a burden and that sin can be forgiven without need for God to die. Click this link to watch the video!

Response to ISIS’s Beheading of 21 Coptic Christians

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Abu Dharr reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

You would soon conquer Egypt and that is a land which is known (as the land of al-qirat). So when you conquer it, treat its inhabitants well. For there lies upon you the responsibility because of blood-tie or relationship of marriage (with them). And when you see two persons falling into dispute amongst themselves for the space of a brick, than get out of that. He (Abu Dharr) said: I saw Abd al-Rahman b. Shurahbil b. Hasana and his brother Rabi’a disputing with one another for the space of a brick. So I left that (land). – Saheeh Muslim, Book 31, Hadith #6174.

 

 

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَعُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، سَمِعْتُ حَرْمَلَةَ الْمِصْرِيَّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ شُمَاسَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَصْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي، ذَرٍّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏”‏ إِنَّكُمْ سَتَفْتَحُونَ مِصْرَ وَهِيَ أَرْضٌ يُسَمَّى فِيهَا الْقِيرَاطُ فَإِذَا فَتَحْتُمُوهَا فَأَحْسِنُوا إِلَى أَهْلِهَا فَإِنَّ لَهُمْ ذِمَّةً وَرَحِمًا ‏”‏ ‏.‏ أَوْ قَالَ ‏”‏ ذِمَّةً وَصِهْرًا فَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ رَجُلَيْنِ يَخْتَصِمَانِ فِيهَا فِي مَوْضِعِ لَبِنَةٍ فَاخْرُجْ مِنْهَا ‏”‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَرَأَيْتُ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ شُرَحْبِيلَ بْنِ حَسَنَةَ وَأَخَاهُ رَبِيعَةَ يَخْتَصِمَانِ فِي مَوْضِعِ لَبِنَةٍ فَخَرَجْتُ مِنْهَا ‏.‏

and Allah knows best.

January 2015 – Most Views in a Single Month!

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Two months ago, in November of 2014 we received our highest amount of page views in the three years that the site has been operational. That was in large part due to a paper on Qur’anic manuscripts. That momentum was cut short when the site was taken offline for upgrades mid-way through December 2014.

Today though, we’re proud to announce that we’ve surpassed the amount of page views we received in November of 2014, which makes this month, January 2015 the month in which we’ve received the greatest number of views that we’ve ever had.

The month’s not over, so we’re still expecting tons of more views and visits to the site. All this being accomplished without another publication being done. Thank you for your support!

and Allah knows best.

We’re Back!

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

As Salaamu ‘Alaykum,

If you’re reading this, it means the Calling Christians website is back online! A few things to note:

  • To return to the “Home Page” click the Calling Christians (blue crescent/ dialogue bubble) Logo at the top of each page.
  • Be sure to check out our “Apologetics” section, it’s filled with a starter on Islamic Apologetics.
  • The FAQS page contains all the articles that aren’t rebuttals, along with all questions and answers.
  • The Resources page is growing slowly but surely, if you’d like a pamphlet done on any subject, please use the Contact Us page!
  • The site is still being updated, so pages will appear and disappear over the next two weeks.

and Allah knows best.

Is Christmas Biblical?

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There’s an easy way to convincing Christians that Christmas is a pagan tradition. Just ask any Christian, does the New Testament mention that Christ, his disciples or any of the apostles celebrating Christ’s birthday? It doesn’t. That’s for a good reason, they didn’t. Ask the Christian, are you a Biblical Christian, because if you were, you’d follow the Bible, and if the Bible says nothing of this holiday or celebration, why do you celebrate it? I’ve created this lovely image to share for those willing to initiate that tough conversation with their friends and family members. It’s non-confrontational, relies on the Bible for evidence, refers to a pillar of the early Church and simply asks a question. It doesn’t insult Christians, doesn’t demonize the holiday, it’s just a polite question about the validity of this holiday in light of scripture!

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So, are you a Biblical Christian, or not? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook Page!

and God knows best.

Smith’s Paper from Veritas Apologetics Conference

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In the recent Veritas Apologetics Conference in which Smith wore the title of a Professor, despite having no such credentials or job title to support it, he presented a paper entitled, “A Critical look at the Newest Historical Research on Islam and the Earliest Qur’anic Manuscripts“.

What’s the keyword here? “Newest”. Which is a problem, since Smith’s paper opens with four references from 1977, 1985, 1991 and 1996. Can someone help me understand what the word newest means in light of his references? I’d greatly appreciate it. Maybe I just don’t see the connection between 1977 and “newest”….

I might make a meme out of this and title it Scholar Smith: Presents Newest Research in 2014, FROM 1977.

and God knows best.

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