Even Bible told you so it is not Jesus!

 

By: Shahid Bin Waheed شاهد بن وحيد

 

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الحمدلله رب العالمين والصلوة والسلام على اشرف الانبياء وسيدالمرسلين نبينا محمد صل ا لله عليه وعلى آله واصحابه وازواجه اجمعين - امابعد

All the praises and thanks be to Allaah, Sustainer of the Universe, and blessing and salutation to be the most distinguish of the Messengers and foremost among the Prophets, our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allaah be on him and on his wives, children and Companions.

 

The prophecy in the following verses from Isaiah chapter 42 is obviously about the promised one with certain characteristics, such as, he would be the elect and the favorite of the God.  He would be bestowed with the universal leadership and Divine guidance to govern the affairs of the world. The reference of  “Gentiles” means that the promised one would be from the seed of Kedar, a son of Ishmael. This reference clearly rules out that the promised one is not a Jew and neither, it is Jesus, who was a Jew according to Bible and Christian belief with their claim i.e. Jesus is/was “son of David.”  Jesus is reported to have said in the gospels that he came to the lost sheep of Israel (not for the entire world). Therefore his message was limited in scope. Jesus also didn’t establish any empire nor sat on judgment over nations. Thus, this prophecy cannot be applied to Jesus.

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6, 8, & 11!

042:001 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles 042:002 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. 042:003 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. 042:004 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

042:006 I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

042:008 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

042:011 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.

According to Old Testament  (Genesis) Kedar is the undisputed son of Ishmael, who lived in Paran (Makkah) in Arabia. Kedar is called an Arabian for this reason in the Bible including “Isaiah” mentioned earlier in this book. Therefore, the promised one is no other than Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم, as there arose no other prophet among Arabs.  In conclusion, all the attributes mentioned in this prophecy are testifying and agglutinating to Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم. The words “My servant” are the literal translation of “Abd-Allaah” which is one of the main appellations of the Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم in the Muslim articles of faith as Glorious Qur’aan says (17:1 & 72:19).

 

Surah Al-Israa 1

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَى بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلًا مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الْأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ

Glorified (and Exalted) be He (Allâh) (above all that (evil) they associate with Him) {1} Who took His slave (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) for a journey by night from Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah) to Al-Masjid-al-Aqsâ (in Jerusalem), the neighborhood whereof We have blessed, in order that We might show him (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) of Our Ayât (proofs, evidence, lessons, signs, etc.). Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer {2} .

{1} (V.17: 1) وقد روى طلحة بن عبيد الله أنه قال للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ما معنى سبحان الله؟ قال تنزيه الله من كل سوء؛

{2} (V.17: 1) Narrated Jâbir bin ‘Abdullâh رضي الله عنهما that he heard Allâh’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم saying, "When the people of Quraish did not believe me (i.e. in the story of my Isrâ’ - (Night Journey)), I stood up in Al-Hijr and Allâh displayed Jerusalem in front of me, and I began describing it to them while I was looking at it. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.5, Hadith No.226).

Surah Al-Jinn 19

وَأَنَّهُ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًا

And when the slave of Allâh (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) stood up invoking Him (his Lord - Allâh) in prayer they (the jinn) just made round him a dense crowd as if sticking one over the other (in order to listen to the Prophet’s recitation).

 

It must be remembered that Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم has been called servant, slave, or bondsman of Allaah in many places in Glorious Qur’aan. Christians cannot claim this prophecy for Jesus (JESUS) since according to their belief and gospels:

 

  • Jesus is not servant or slave or bondsman of Allaah (God) according to Christians’ belief.
  • Jesus is god himself according to many Christians, and/or
  • Jesus is son of god according to Christians

 

Again, Jesus is not the object of this prophecy. Beside that the word  “Elect” is a translation of Arabic word “Mustafa”, that is one of the popular names of Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم. The phrase  “in whom my soul delighteth” in the prophecy is also the mirror image of Arabic word “Murtaza” that is yet another name of Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم.

Christians cannot claim this prophecy for Jesus for many reasons including the reason that Jesus cried on the cross for being forsaken by God when he was crucified, this certainly is contrary to  (“in whom my soul delighteth.”) the part of the alleged god who is hanged. Christians do face another major dilemma as according to:

 

Galatians 2:13

003:013 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

This proves that God was not delighted in him; otherwise there should not have been any suffering by hanging.

The word “spirit” is also used in the sense of revelation from God as we read in Glorious Qur’aan:

 

Surah Ash-Shura 52

وَكَذَلِكَ أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَيْكَ رُوحًا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا مَا كُنْتَ تَدْرِي مَا الْكِتَابُ وَلَا الْإِيمَانُ وَلَكِنْ جَعَلْنَاهُ نُورًا نَهْدِي بِهِ مَنْ نَشَاءُ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا وَإِنَّكَ لَتَهْدِي إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ

And thus We have sent to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) Ruh (a Revelation, and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Qur’ân) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e. Allâh’s Religion of Islâmic Monotheism).

 

Surah Al-Israa 85

وَيَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ الرُّوحِ قُلِ الرُّوحُ مِنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّي وَمَا أُوتِيتُمْ مِنَ الْعِلْمِ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا

And they ask you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) concerning the Rűh (the Spirit); Say: "The Rűh (the Spirit) is one of the things, the knowledge of which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little."

Isaiah 42:2 says (“042:002 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.”) This verse further support Muslims claims that the promised one is Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم and not Jesus, because (a) According to Christians when Jesus was arrested he was humiliated on the streets before his crucifixion. We further read in the gospels when Jesus attacked the temple (See Mark 11:15-16; Luke 19:27 & 45; Matthew 21:12; John 2:13-15 & 19) he was yelling at the priests in the Temple, throwing and turning down the tables of money changers and driving people out of the temple by whipping etc. (about a 1000 people died in this attack) Jesus called the scribes and Pharisees as “White sepulchers full of dead men’s bones” while threatening them with great damnation. But contrary to that we read in Sahih Bukhari:

50-CHAPTER: The disapproval of raising voices in the market!

 

[2125] 'Ata' Ibn Yasar narrated: «I met 'Abdullah bin 'Umar bin 'Amr bin Al-'As and asked him: «Tell me about the described of Allah's Apostle (the blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) which is mentioned in the Torah (i.e. Old Testament)». He replied: «Yes, By Allah, he is described in the Torah with some of the qualities attributed to him in the Qur’ân: «O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness (for Allah's True religion) And a giver of good tidings (to the faithful believers), And a guardian of the illiterates. You are My slave and My Messenger (i.e. Apostle). I have named you the relier because You are neither discourteous, harsh, not a noise-maker in the markets, and you do not do evil to those, who do evil to you, but you deal with them with forgiveness and kindness. Allah will not let him the Prophet (the blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) die till he makes straight the crooked people by making them say: There is to god but Allah». With which will be opened blind eyes, and deaf ears and enveloped hearts».

 

In the third verse of this prophecy  “he shall bring forth judgment unto truth” is referring to the fact that the prophet would be a King and a Judge, we know that Jesus has no such qualities beside the Christians “hollow” claims (without proof) that Jesus was the alleged king. Jesus didn’t judge anyone nor sat in the judgment of the guilty. The truth is other way around since Jesus was judged for attack on temple and was convicted with death sentence for this felonious act as the gospels tell us, therefore, one may argue that Christian sham god was a convicted felon. Also Jesus didn’t wage any war against infidels, which was a part of Jesus’ faith as a Jew. This verse again, like others quoted refers to Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم, whose law will endure till eternity. Jews, Christians or any other nation cannot claim equality with Muslim Ummah. There is no nation on the face of earth who has preserved the deeds and words of its prophet as Muslims did. The eternity of Divine Law that Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم brought put a seal on the finality of the Prophethood as we read in Glorious Qur’aan:

 

Surah An-Nisaa 65

فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّى يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُوا فِي أَنْفُسِهِمْ حَرَجًا مِمَّا قَضَيْتَ وَيُسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا

But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.

 

Surah Al-Ahzab 40

مَا كَانَ مُحَمَّدٌ أَبَا أَحَدٍ مِنْ رِجَالِكُمْ وَلَكِنْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَخَاتَمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمًا

Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allâh and the last (end) of the Prophets. And Allâh is Ever All-Aware of everything.

 

When a new prophet appears, the previous law automatically become annulled by the succeeding law and does not remain in perpetuity. The perpetuity in the enforcement of law can only be feasible when no more prophets are to follow the former.

 

We read further in the prophecy  (“042:004 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.”) Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم established judgment on the earth in his lifetime and gave the glad tiding of the perfection of faith of Islaam, which came from God, as we read in Glorious Qur’aan (5:3):

Surah Al-Maidah 3

الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الْإِسْلَامَ دِينًا

This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islâm as your religion.

 

Surah Al-fat-h 1

إِنَّا فَتَحْنَا لَكَ فَتْحًا مُبِينًا

Verily, We have given you (O Muhammad وسلم صلى الله عليه) a manifest victory.

The Prophecies of Qur’aan & Isaiah 42 (both)!

Despite of chronic and acute hatred on part of disbelievers and enemies of Islaam, this true religion (Islaam) of Allaah would outdo in respect of Guidance and Truthfulness.

Surah As-Saff 9

هُوَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلَ رَسُولَهُ بِالْهُدَى وَدِينِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْمُشْرِكُونَ

He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islâmic Monotheism) to make it victorious over all (other) religions even though the Mushrikűn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) hate (it).

 

Southern Arabia and Christianity

 

At the time of attaining the Prophethood by the Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم the political situation of Arabia was precarious. In the South was the State of Habsha (Ethiopia) and the Northern parts of it were under the Roman Empire. Both of these were Christian states. Christianity had entered Arabia in 330 A.D. and Banu Ghassan (Ghassan tribe) had converted to Christianity. Gradually Christianity expanded its hold politically on Iraq, Bahrain, Faraan Desert and Doomat-ul-Jandal. Prof. Sedev writes: “From 395 A.D. all vehemence was put to propagation of Christianity in Arabia. But, Islaam within a very short span of time spread through the entity- and all these states adopted Islaam. They also got stability by it.”

 

Eastern Arabia and Majusianism

 

On the Eastern parts of Arabia there was Persian Empire and a Governor appointed by the king of Persia ruled as his representative or agent. Therefore, in the eastern pats of Arabia worship of fire was in vogue. There are such Arabs on record in the annals of history of that era that had kept daughters and sisters as their “mistresses” under the influence of Majusianism and their practices. Islaam however, uprooted this religion and perished it within no time after its emergence.

 

Central Arabia and Idol Worship

 

In Hijaz (the central Arabia) Ibnul Lahee had brought an idol for the first time. Three centuries before Islaam all the important tribes had become idol-worshippers.

 

Islaam as its sign of truthfulness rid all such communities of idol-worshippers of these superstitions. And it fact these are the meanings of the words:

 

لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ

...to make it victorious over all (other) religions

This had happened during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم and the Prophecy of Glorious Qur’aan and also of Isaiah 42 had been fulfilled.

The above Ayaat آيات and Islaamic history are the evidence that promised was fulfilled.  Isaiah 42:04 also apply to the rightly guided Caliphs and those who came after them, stretched the Islaamic Empire filling the world with justice and equity.

In verse six (6)  “I the LORD have called thee in righteousness” of this prophecy is referring to the noble character of eloquent of Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم as Qur’aan testify:

Surah Al-A'raf 157

الَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ الرَّسُولَ النَّبِيَّ الْأُمِّيَّ الَّذِي يَجِدُونَهُ مَكْتُوبًا عِنْدَهُمْ فِي التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ يَأْمُرُهُمْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَاهُمْ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ الطَّيِّبَاتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْخَبَائِثَ وَيَضَعُ عَنْهُمْ إِصْرَهُمْ وَالْأَغْلَالَ الَّتِي كَانَتْ عَلَيْهِمْ فَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِهِ وَعَزَّرُوهُ وَنَصَرُوهُ وَاتَّبَعُوا النُّورَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ مَعَهُ أُولَئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ

Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e. Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) whom they find written with them in the Taurât (Torah) (Deut, xviii 15) and the Injeel (Gospel) (John xiv, 16) {1} , - he commands them for Al-Ma‘rűf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm has ordained); and forbids them from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism of all kinds, and all that Islâm has forbidden); he allows them as lawful At-Tayyibât (i.e. all good and lawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods), and prohibits them as unlawful Al-Khabâ’ith (i.e. all evil and unlawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons and foods), he releases them from their heavy burdens (of Allâh’s Covenant with the children of Israel), and from the fetters (bindings) that were upon them. So those who believe in him (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), honor him, help him, and follow the light (the Qur’ân), which has been sent down with him, it is they who will be successful {2} .

{1} (V.7: 157) There exists in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), even after the original text has been distorted, clear prophecies indicating the coming of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, e.g. Deut. 18: 18,21:21; Ps. 118:22-23; Isa. 42: 1-13; Hab.3: 3-4; Matt. 21:42-43; Jn.14: 12-17, 26-28, 16: 7-14.

{2} (V.7: 157): A) "O you who have been given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Believe in what We have revealed (to Muhammadصلى الله عليه وسلم) confirming what is (already) with you, before We efface faces (by making them (faces) like the backs of the necks; without nose, mouth and eyes), and turn them hind wards, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath -breakers. And the Commandment of Allâh is always executed." (V.4: 47). B) See (V.57: 28), and its footnote.

 

In the same verse of Isaiah (42:6) we further read, “will hold thine hand, and will keep thee” was fulfilled as we read in Glorious Qur’aan (5:67):

 

Surah Al-Maidah 67

يَا أَيُّهَا الرَّسُولُ بَلِّغْ مَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ وَإِنْ لَمْ تَفْعَلْ فَمَا بَلَّغْتَ رِسَالَتَهُ وَاللَّهُ يَعْصِمُكَ مِنَ النَّاسِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الْكَافِرِينَ

O Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم)! Proclaim (the Message) which has been sent down to you from your Lord. And if you do not, then you have not conveyed His Message. Allâh will protect you from mankind. Verily, Allâh guides not the people who disbelieve.

It must be remembered that all attempts of disbelievers failed to kill Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم. Contrary to this Jesus was not saved, as Christians believe, he was killed on the cross. The verse 6 continues saying “and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;” this can be reconciled with Glorious Qur’aan (4:170), which reads:

 

Surah An-Nisaa 170

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَكُمُ الرَّسُولُ بِالْحَقِّ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ فَآمِنُوا خَيْرًا لَكُمْ وَإِنْ تَكْفُرُوا فَإِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا

O mankind! Verily, there has come to you the Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) with the truth from your Lord. So believe in him, it is better for you. But if you disbelieve, then certainly to Allâh belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth. And Allâh is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.

 

Surah An-Nisaa 174

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَكُمْ بُرْهَانٌ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَأَنْزَلْنَا إِلَيْكُمْ نُورًا مُبِينًا

O mankind! Verily, there has come to you a convincing proof (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from your Lord; and We sent down to you a manifest light (this Qur’ân).

 

Surah As-Saff 8

يُرِيدُونَ لِيُطْفِئُوا نُورَ اللَّهِ بِأَفْوَاهِهِمْ وَاللَّهُ مُتِمُّ نُورِهِ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْكَافِرُونَ

They intend to put out the Light of Allâh (i.e. the Religion of Islâm, this Qur’ân, and the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) with their mouths. But Allâh will bring His Light to perfection even though the disbelievers hate (it).

 

The verse 8 of chapter 42 of Isaiah we read:  “and my glory will I not give to another” This also apply to Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم alone without a doubt. Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم claimed: “Allaah has bestowed upon me gifts that He didn’t give to any prophet before me”, i.e. finality of Prophethood, universal invitation, the Maqaam-e-Mahmoud مقامِ محمود (exalted position), Shafa’at شفاعت (mediation), Mera’aj معراج (Ascension to heavens and the miracle of Qur’aan etc. are few to mention and are the testament of exclusive preferences that no other prophet has received neither no other prophet reached to such an exalted position.

Surah Al-Jumu’ah 4

ذَلِكَ فَضْلُ اللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَنْ يَشَاءُ وَاللَّهُ ذُو الْفَضْلِ الْعَظِيمِ

That is the Grace of Allâh, which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allâh is the Owner of Mighty Grace.

Verses 11 of the same chapter says: “Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of mountains. Let them give glory of the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands.”  Again, Kedar is the son of Ishmael and among the ancestors of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The “wilderness” is the reference to “Paran” where Abraham left Hagar and Ishmael (see Genesis 21:21), it is the same place that is called Makkah today, “and the villages of Kedar” is a clear reference to Makkah where children of Ishmael settled. Makkah is also the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم, and Muslims holiest site Kaa’bah is in Makkah as well where the hymns of the Lord are sung day and night (24/7/365), especially at the time of Hajj. Also referring to the welcome accorded to the Prophet Muhammad صلی الله عليه وسلم when he first migrated to Madinah (Hijrah) from Makkah.  The Muslims were overjoyed at the arrival of the Messenger of Allaah صلی الله عليه وسلم. It was the best thing that had ever happened to them. The women and children chanted, ‘This is the Messenger of Allaah who has come! This is the Messenger of Allaah who has come!' In their delight, the girls of the Ansar recited:

The full moon shines down upon us from Thaniyat al-Wada'.

We must all give our thanksgiving all the while praising Allaah

You whom Allaah sends among us,

What you bring, we will obey

You've ennobled Madinah.

Welcome now! Guide us to His way!

Anas ibn Malik al-Ans a boy at that time, said, 'I saw the Messenger of Allaah صلی الله عليه وسلم the day he entered Madinah. I have not seen a better or more radiant day than when he came to us in Madinah.'

Readers can see that facts presented above clearly prove without a shadow of a doubt that Isaiah 42 is not about Jesus (Period). Isaiah 42 is obviously about Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.

 

Wednesday, November 03, 2004

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