In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jay Smith, a seasoned expert on Islam with decades of experience evangelizing Muslims, reveals shocking truths about Islam's origins. He delves into the historical evidence, or lack thereof, for the Qur'an and Muhammad, questioning the authenticity of their well-known narratives. Dr. Smith explores whether the Qur'an contains influences from Christian hymns and even considers the existence of Muhammad. Their conversation challenges the foundations of Islamic identity and encourages critical reassessment among Muslims regarding their faith.
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Early Quran Manuscripts Problematics
The earliest Quran manuscripts date from the 8th century, not the 7th century of Muhammad's time.
These manuscripts have thousands of textual variants, challenging claims of textual consistency.
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Quran's Northern Arabian Origins
Quranic references suggest the text's origins are northern Arabia, not Mecca, citing geography, water, and presence of Jews and Christians.
This contrasts with traditional Islamic narratives locating Muhammad and the Quran in Mecca.
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Islam as Christian Heresy
Islam arose as a Christian heresy rooted in anti-Trinitarian (Arian) theology.
John of Damascus exposed it as a heresy tied to political-religious context in 8th-century Damascus.
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How much do you really know about Islam? Is it possible that we've never been told the full story about the historic origins of Muhammad, Mecca, and the Qur'an? In this midweek episode, Frank continues his fascinating conversation with Islam expert, Dr. Jay Smith, who has dedicated his life to evangelizing Muslims. Together, they expose the shocking lack of historical and manuscript evidence for the Qur’an, the prophet Muhammad, and even the city of Mecca itself. Together, Frank and Dr. Smith address questions like:
What is the earliest manuscript evidence for the Qur’an, and why do over 2,000 variants raise serious concerns?
Are parts of the Qur’an based on Christian hymns?
Is Islam a Christian heresy?
Who is John of Damascus and why did he call parts of the Qur’an despicable, terrible, and evil?
Why did a top a Muslim scholar recently admit that we don’t have good historical evidence for anything written about what Muhammad said or did?
Why are most Muslim scholars so hesitant to talk about the Qur'an’s apparent problems?
What's the problem with the Black Stone of Mecca located in Saudi Arabia?
Could Islam have originated somewhere other than Mecca?
Is it possible that the Muhammad of Islam never existed?
What are the four major claims Muslims make about the Qur’an and how do they compare to Jesus and the Bible?
What is Dr. Smith's advice for Muslims and Christians when it comes to responding to this material?
This riveting conversation will not only expose the inconsistencies in Islam’s origin story, but also highlight the unmatched reliability of the Christian faith in contrast. We should encourage our Muslim friends to consider a better Man and a better Book--Jesus and His Word!
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