My latest in PJ Media:
Dr. Fadi Yousef Kablawi, imam at the Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah in north Miami, struck a blow for interfaith harmony recently when he preached a sermon in which declared: “If you truly love Jesus, this [Islam] is the religion for you.” Kablawi’s sermon was an excellent illustration of why Muslim persecution of Christians continues unabated in Nigeria and elsewhere.
After declaring that Palestine is “the land of Islam – and we will take it back,” Kablawi began a lengthy expatiation on Islamic martyrdom. “Every true Muslim,” Kablawi asserted, “should talk to himself about dying as a martyr for the sake of Allah. The Prophet said whoever does not do that is a hypocrite. Can you imagine? There is nothing higher than to die for what you believe.”
Kablawi then struck the victimhood pose that is so very much in fashion nowadays among Islamic advocacy groups in the U.S.: “But they make people heroes because they die for what they believe. Only when it comes to Islam, our martyrs become terrorists. They come to talk to you about Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela didn’t die for that, but he fought his whole life, and he was imprisoned for years for his cause, for whatever he believed in… Even thought I have some reservations about what he believed… Gandhi, same story, [was considered] a hero because he died for what he believed in. The guy from Mexico [sic], Guevara, [Che] Guevara, or whatever, a big guy. Even Bob Marley died for his… You know what? [He is] a hero. Why do you praise these people? Because they died for what they believe in. So why is it forbidden for us, when we say that the greatest level that you can attain is to die for what you believe in – for Allah? Why? You have double standards, hypocrites, why?”
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The biggest example of this hypocrisy, as far as Kablawi was concerned, was Christians’ reverence for Jesus: “All day long you are bugging us that Jesus died for us… We don’t believe that Jesus died for us, we don’t even believe that Jesus died, period. Yet. But here, you are praising Jesus because he died for what he believed in, to save you from your sins. Why is it forbidden for us to die for our belief, why has it become a big deal?”
Well, one reason is because Jesus didn’t take anyone with him. By contrast, the Qur’an states: “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 kill and are killed” (9:111).
Read the rest here.
CogitoErgoSum says
Just what did the Muslim version of Jesus do the first time he was here? He sure didn’t do anything to help with the spread of Islam. He was a total failure as far at that goes. But he did help create Christianity with his “fake” death on the cross. Way to go, Muslim Jesus. That has to be one of the greatest screw-ups of all time.
gravenimage says
Very funny, CogitoErgoSum!
And good to see you posting again. Hope you are well.
Infidel says
And despite that failure, allah would assign him the project of destroying Christianity, instead of Mohammed, who did a far better job
gravenimage says
I think Muslims just perverselly like the idea of “Jesus” murdering Christians.
Mike Lyons says
Of course I don’t recall the quoted hero’s like Mandela, Gandhi or Bob Marley flying planes full of passengers into buildings or bombing churches & beheading those who held a different view.
Just a small difference the Imam may want to take note of when making idiotic comparisons
Walter Sieruk says
How strange ? that article about what that specfic imams said was already posted .Nevertheless since its been reiterated so the reply to his statement should be repeated.
That imam declared “If you love Jesus then Islam is the religion for you.” So with that statement some very important doctrinal information should, wisely, considered.
Many Muslims claim that they “Love Jesus, too.” Nevertheless, it’s very important for Christians to understand that “jesus” of Islam is not the Jesus of the Bible and Christianity. For the “jesus ” of Islam and the Qu ‘ran is not God.
By strong contrast the Jesus of Christianity and the Bible is God. Meaning God the Son of God the Father. Matthew 3:16. Hebrews 1:6-8.
That Jesus is God many be seen in John 1:1-3. 20:28 Romans 9:6. First John 5:20.
Furthermore by comparing John 5:25,26 with Romans 14:12. Reveals that Jesus is God
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In addition, by comparing the Old Testament with the New Testament shows that Jesus is God. As in comparing Psalm 89:8,9 .with Matthew 8:23-27. Proves Jesus is God.
Likewise by comparing Isaiah 46:22,23. With Philippians 2::5-11. Also by comparing First kings with Mark 2;8 further shows Jesus to be God.
Daniel 7:13,14. Compared with John 5:25, 26 clearly reveals Jesus to be God.
In conclusion, .the “jesus” that Muslims love is not the same Jesus Who Christians love.
To reply to the many different claims made by the imams as well as the other apologists for Islam there is the Christians Bible based site answering-islam.org
gravenimage says
Beside the Muslim “Jesus” not being God (the main point, of course), “prophet Isa” is also a pretty nasty figure–albeit not as nasty as “Prophet Muhammed”, but hey…
He not only never healed anyone and was not a peacemaker–he also coerced someone else to die nameless in his place on the cross. Pretty ugly stuff.
Walter Sieruk says
As the words of that Imam had been repeated ,so should the answer to he claim be repeated .
Therefore in needs to be reiterated that in spite of what that Imam said, having pious emotions towards Jesus is not what it takes to find the the one true religion..
The way for a person to discover the truth concerning the nature of Jesus is found in the Bible verse Isaiah 8:20. This instructs “To the law of the testimony. If they do not speak according to the word, it is because there is no light in them.” [N.K.J.V.]
In other words, if a religious teacher has teaching that are in contradiction to the Word, the Bible, then that teachers is a false teacher who teaches false doctrines. The Muslim clerics, as the imam and mullahs, teach and speak doctrines about God from the Quran .
As the Quran in 112 teaches “He is God alone: God is the eternal begetteth not…” Likewise, this religious book which is the entire foundation of and for Islam further teaches in 19:35. “It is not befitting to God that He should beget a son.” In great contrast the Bible teaches in John 1:14. “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory , the glory of the only begotten of the Father ,full of grace and truth.” Likewise John 3:16 teaches “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son… Then just a little further in verse 18 it is written about Jesus Who is “the only begotten Son of God..
Other places in the Bible further teach that Jesus is the Son of God as in Matthew 16:15:16. Luke 1:35. John 3:36. First John 4:14. 15. 5:14,15.
Moreover to be even more clear the Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, Who is God the Father. As found in Matthew 3:16,17. First John 2:22,23. 4:14,15. Of course , it ,very much, needs to made even more specific . The Bible teaches that Jesus is also God the Son. As seen in Hebrew1:8 and First John 5:20.
The imams and mullahs as well as the other apologists for Islam will try to “explain” this all away. As in they will try brush off all those Bible verse off by making the claim that the Bible had been corrupted, through time, by Christians and that’s why the Bible reads as it does. That claim they make actually underestimate the Power of God to protect and keep His Word safe and intact ,through time, and away from the corruption of men.
In conclusion ,with the above instruction of the way to find doctrinal truth in Isaiah 8:20 and in the light of the Bible verse provided it may be clearly seen, by all those who are willing to see, that Islam is in terrible doctrinal error and it is therefore a false religion, Proverbs 14:12. John 14;6.
1776 says
Muslims say that “We believe the Bible is true” but deny that Christ died, or that he was the Son of God. You cannot say you believe the Bible is true, then say that certain parts are false. You either fully believe it, or full disbelieve it.
Isa and Jesus are not the same. God and Allah are not the same. Allah is Hubal, who was the MOON GOD in Mohammad’s Pagan religion. Hubal had 3 daughters.
gravenimage says
Muslims say that the Bible was “corrupted” and was at one time just like the Qur’an. But they have never been able to present any evidence for this.
Mike says
on what planet
Mike says
I love that just like face book and Twitter this sight sensors who they don’t like
I’m done
gravenimage says
What? Where are you being censored?
CogitoErgoSum says
So the greatest thing anyone can do is to die for Islam and anyone who does not do that is a hypocrite? So what does that make the Muslim Jesus if his death on the cross was a fake? It should make him a hypocrite and he should be despised according to the logic of Muhammad. This is just stupid talk from Muhammad, one of the world’s greatest liars – if not THE greatest liar who ever lived. By the way, Che Guevera was NOT from Mexico and Bob Marley died from cancer.
Infidel says
Che was from Argentina, but was a close confidante of Fidel and Raul. He was a ‘white-Hispanic’, and had a strong disdain for Blacks. “The negro,” sneered Che Guevara in his very diaries, “is indolent and fanciful, and spends his money on frivolities and drink, whereas the European is forward-looking, organized and intelligent.”
Tell that to the woke kids wearing Che t-shirts who think that he was a warrior against racism
JOEYN says
What a joke. This Imam’s brain is full of shit which sadly is the case with many who have been brought up as Muslims. Jesus is all goodness and Islam is all evil. Thus the best way to hate Islam and all that it teaches, is by learning to love Jesus.
Wellington says
“If you love Jesus, Islam is the religion for you.”
Holy Hell, I’m an agnostic and I nonetheless know this is a total lie. But then Islam has mendacity written all over it. Thus and verily so fitting a statement—by a Mohammedan and therefore conclude accordingly.
gravenimage says
+1
Aussie Infidel says
Even a heathen like me can understand that the Jesus of Christianity is not the Jesus of Islam. Jesus told his followers to love their enemies, while Muhammad urged his followers to kill unbelievers wherever they find them. Muhammad (being illiterate) screwed things up when trying to steal stories from the Christian scriptures to support his own supernatural diatribe. Islam is a syncretic religion which has stolen most of its dogma from Judaism, Christianity and Paganism; and being a narcissist and a psychopath, he couldn’t help throwing in a bit of murder and mayhem for good measure.
As for Dr Fadi Yousef Kablawi, why is he allowed to preach such hatred and violence? Is incitement like this protected by your First Amendment?
gravenimage says
Preaching violence is *not* protected under the First Amendment, but is seldom prosecuted–especially when it comes to Muslims.
Infidel says
I love Gandhi being bunched in w/ the likes of Mandela, Che Guevara, and especially Mohammed! Given how overrated he was
JOEYN says
True. By the way Albert Einstein’s statement about Gandhi: ‘Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one of flesh and blood ever walked upon this earth’ could have a negative connotation as well.
gravenimage says
Miami Imam: If You Love Jesus, Islam Is the Religion for You
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Yeah–but only if your view of “Jesus” is a figure whose main role is the mass slaughter of Christians.
This is indeed what Islam teaches about “prophet Isa”.
gravenimage says
More from Imam Kablawi:
Kablawi asked why only Muslims who die for their cause are considered terrorists, while non-Muslims such as Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, Che Guevara and Bob Marley are considered heroes.
“Why do you praise these people? Because they died for what they believe in. So why is it forbidden for us, when we say that the greatest level that you can attain is to die for what you believe in—for Allah? Why? You have double standards, hypocrites, why?” he said.
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Definitely a mixed bag here…
But what Kablawi is referring to here is “killing and being killed in the way of Islam”.
So let’s see: Mandela went to prison for his beliefs, but actually was released and wound up president of South Africa. He retired and died of natural causes at the age of 95. He preached violence at times but died peacefully.
Gandhi was indeed assassinated–but while one can argue that many of his policies were harmful, he never directly killed anyone, and in fact preached peace.
Che Guevara preached violence, was directly involved in killing people, and was captured and killed while fomenting revolution in Bolivia. He is reported to have said “Do not shoot! I am Che Guevara and I am worth more to you alive than dead” upon his capture, though–so he may have initially believed that he would be exchanged for other prisoners and not killed. He didn’t appear to be courting “martyrdom”.
As for Bob Marley, he was a peaceful musician, and the only arguably harmful thing he ever did was stump for smoking large quantities of marijuana. There was an attempt on his life in 1976, but he actually died of cancer at the age of 36.
So the only figure cited above who fits the bill at all is Che Guevara–and even this is a bit iffy. None of the others can be compared to Jihad “martrys” at all.
Joeyn says
Gravenimage, you really hit the nail on the head with this write-up Thanks.
gravenimage says
Thank you, Joeyn.
James Lincoln says
gravenimage,
Excellent post, my compliments.
And there is no shortage of communists right here in the United States.
Remember when commie Sarah Iannarone, a 2020 candidate for mayor of Portland, Oregon was I spotted wearing a skirt featuring prominent communists, including Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Che Guevara?
If you can believe it, she is even further left than Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D)…
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/08/portland-antifa-candidate-wears-skirt-featuring-che-guevara-joseph-stalin-and-mao-zedong/
gravenimage says
Thanks, James–and yes, I can believe it.
I tell people that Gavin Newsom was the conservative candidate when he was running for mayor in San Francisco, and they can’t believe it–but it was true.
Mike Jacobs says
Muslims can’t even use the word “martyr” correctly.
A martyr isn’t someone who kills himself and others for his beliefs, a martyr is someone who is killed by others for his belief.
Muslims blowing themselves and others up, doesn’t make them martyrs, but it makes the victims of their attacks martyrs, for they died because of their beliefs, aka not Muslim.
gravenimage says
True, Mike. Muslims use the term “martyr” to indicate someone who dies in the process of murdering others.
BlackSabbath says
Dr. Fadi Yousef Kablawi, if you like islam, then Crack is the drug for you.
Goofy says
Amen, if that is the right term in Islam!
R Russell says
Of course no mention of Jesus loving us as individuals.
In fact he loved us so much he died in our place. He took our sins on himself.
When the Imam tells us that Jesus’ love for us is far superior to our love for Him, I might read his argument.
Goofy says
It is beyond me that the Muslims are able to fit in their Isa in their faith in Tawhid, which they understand to be the oneness and not the unity of God.
According to the Koran it is not possible for Allah to have a son without having a female partner. Still the conception of Isa, the son of Mary happens by the spirit of Allah (who himself is not a spirit, so what is the nature of this god like spirit?) blowing into Mary’s womb. The virgin birth of Isa is important to the Muslims!
Then we have the story of Isa as a young child playing with clay, forming birds of it and blowing life into the clay birds which made them fly away. This demonstrates Isa’s power of creation, which belongs firmly in the realm of God! And we have records in the Koran of Isa raising people from the dead. The “prophet” Mohammed never did anything like that but he did more than his fair amount of killing.
What makes Isa a prophet in Islamic terms? The prophesy should be found in the Bible, but is not there. The Koran might verify Isa’s prophesies but cannot be used to present his original prophesies.
Prophet Muhammad never made verified prophesies with the possible exception of the prophesy of his own death by cutting his aorta as a sign of Allah that he had misrepresented him!
According to the Koran it would not be fitting for Isa to die on a cross. So he did not die but Allah took him straight to heaven where he is waiting for his second coming to kill the Christians! After that he will settle down with a family and die.
What a career:. Starting as God (without Islamic recognition) and ending as a mere man! What an upside down narrative!
Ty Ader says
Check out the North Miami Islamic Centre facebook page. There are some interesting rebuttels there.
Rick Spencer says
Mandela, Gandhi, Marley (!) and many others behind whatever cause did not DIE for their particular beliefs.
What a dimwit “moonwatcher” that ‘Dr’ Imam is.
FFS… send him back to Jordan!
seelistenunderstandAmir says
What a serious man this Dr. Kablawi is.
I don’t call all Muslims to honor my religion as I don’t want them, including/because of their culture and habits, close to me..
Goofy says
Correction to sectio. 4 of my above comment:. It should read “Mohammed” and not Isa. There are numerous prophesies of Jesus in the Old Testament.
jeann says
Allah is a physical being with one right hand, a shin Etc. Our Christian god is a spirit. They are Two totally different gods !
Christ Jesus rose from the dead in the Bible, .But in the Quran Jesus was replaced with an imposter on the cross, and Jesus was taken up to heaven with Allah until the End Times in Islam. Then, he will return to earth and break all the crosses and prove Islam is really the true religion.
Jesus in the Quran is a mortal enemy of Christ Jesus in the Bible.