Message of The Prophets Booklet

Study One Saydna Adam Al Arraf(7):11-26, Al TaHa(20):120-123 What is shame/mercy?
Study Two Saydna Adam Al TaHa(20):116-129, Genesis 3:1-15 What did Allah do to restore
relationship and cover
shame?
Study Three Saydna Noah Al Araaf(7):59-64, Al Hud(11):29-45 What is the result of

rejecting or heeding the
guidance Allah send?
Study Four Saydna Noah Genesis 6:5-22, 7:1-24, 8:1-22, 9:8-17 Does Allah accept our
offerings?
Study Five Habil Al Maa’idah(5):27-30, Genesis 4:1-8, 6:9 How does our shame affect
the offerings we bring to
Allah?
Study Six Saydna Ibrahim Al Saffat(37):83-113 How do I know if I’m

righteous?
Study Seven Saydna Ibrahim Genesis 12:1-4, 15:1-6, 22:1-19 What are the steps to
become righteous?
Study Eight Saydna Musa A’ TaHa (20):9-76 What do The Great Signs
reveal?
Study Nine Saydna Musa Exodus 1:1-2:10 What is the true meaning of
the greatest of The Great Signs?
Study Ten Saydna Daud Al An’am (6):84 , Al Baqarah (2):251 Who is the Victorious King?
Al Nisa (4):163, Bani Isra’il (17):55
2 Samuel 17:8-17, Psalm 2 and 45
Study Eleven Saydna Daud Surrat Al Amran(3):45, Al Ahzaab(33):69 How was the Victorious King
Psalm 22, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matt 27:27-46 tested?
Study Twelve Saydna Yunus Al Inbiya 21:86-87, Al Saffat(37):139-148 Why was Saydna Isa
Al Qalam(68):48-50 punished?
Study Thirteen Saydna Yahiya Al ‘Imraan(3):38-39,Maryam(19):7-15 How is Saydna Yahiya a sign

Al Anbiyaa(21):89-91, Mata 3:1-17 to all the nations?
John 1:29-30
Study Fourteen Saydna Isa Al Baqarah (2):87, 253, Al Imran (3):45-55, How can we follow Saydna
A’Nisa (4):158, 171, Al Ma’ida (5):110-117, Isa?
Maryam(19):16-34, Zukhruf (43):61-63
Garment of Righteousness 1
Saydna Adam
Study One
Ask your friend to read Ayahs 11 through 18 in Arabic while you
Quranic Text follow along in English. After reading the passage ask him to
Al Arraf(7):11-26 summarize what he just read. Listen intently.
Supporting Text
Al TaHa(20):120-123
Summary 11-18: Allah created the revered (Saydna) Adam taking
special care to give him all the knowledge and abilities he would
Key Principles need to be the steward or representative (khalifah) of Allah’s
• Khalifat Allah
Kingdom. Allah ordered the other beings of creation to bow down
• Evil Inclinations
• Shame and Mercy
and pay homage to the new steward of Allah’s Kingdom. All
honored Allah and His steward by bowing down but Satan (Iblis)
refused saying, “I am better than he; Thou hast created me of fire
Definitions and him thou didst create of dust.” Allah rejected Iblis’ excuses for
Khalifah-leader in all aspects of life
disobedience and humbled him in the sight of the angelic host by
(political, social, and religious);
Arabic definition is to replace one decreeing that He would punish Him and fill hell with all of his
who died (successors of Prophet followers. In humiliation, Iblis declares before all creation that he
Mohammed); carries the idea of would attack them from every side and do whatever possible to
King/Steward keep the descendants of Adam from the “straight path (Sarat Al
Khalifat Allah- leader of all
Mustaquin).”
humanity, not just the ummah
(Muslim community) Key Points:
• Adam is the Steward of Allah’s Kingdom
Respite-a temporary delay in the
execution of punishment
(Khalifat Allah) (2:30)
• Satan is rejected because of his pride
Mercy- the gift of God’s goodness (gharoor/Istakhbaar) (13)
to those who don’t deserve it • Satan is the open enemy of humanity (16 &
Inclination- A tilt or characteristic
17)
disposition to do, prefer, or favor
one thing rather than another Question: Why was Iblis so harshly punished?
Sign-an act, object or person in the

Answer: Pride (gharoor), thinking you know or understand better
physical realm which God uses to
teach us spiritual truth than Allah. This belief is the first belief that leads to all other
wrong thinking about Allah and self. It is from this false belief that
Key Questions all sinful action stems.
1. What is shame?
2. What is mercy? Ask your friend to read Surrat Al Araaf (7):19-26 and Surrat A’ TaHa
(20):117-123 in Arabic while you follow along in English. The two
principles that are necessary to communicate are A shame and B
mercy.
A) Shame
• Clear instructions
“But go not near the tree, lest you become one of the
unjust (Those in darkness and separated from the
Allah Al Noor).” (19)
Saydna Adam
• Clear warning
“This is an enemy to thee and thy wife; so let him not
drive you both out of the garden.” (20:117)
• Clear disobedience
“And Adam disobeyed his Lord, and was
disappointed.” (20:121)
The Quran is clear that the actions of Adam were not a mistake but
disobedience. Here Adam exhibits the same gharoor that Iblis
showed in not bowing to Adam. Allah told him not to go near the
tree or let his enemy drive him from the garden. Saydna Adam, in
listening to Iblis and taking from the tree, thought he knew better
than Allah, because of this gharoor, disobeys Allah’s careful
instruction. Make sure your friend understands Adam did sin and
he now wears the shame of his action. In Surrat A’TaHa(20):121
the word “sowa” speaks of Adam’s evil inclinations. These evil
inclinations were there before he ate of the fruit but it was only
after he ate of it that he became aware of them. They are the
reason mankind needs mercy from Allah. In the same verse the
word “ghawa” which is translated “disobeyed” literally means that
his life became evil to him as a result of these evil inclinations,
sowa.
Question: What is shame and why does Saydna Adam have it?
(26)
Question: What did Saydna Adam do to cover his shame? (26)
Question: What do we do to cover our shame?
Note: It is important you be the first to answer the last question .

Be vulnerable and without specific details admit you have shame
and some of the ways you try to cover them without God’s
involvement (mercy). This is not the time to confess a deep moral
sin. Remember, this is a culture of honor and you must maintain
yours. Shaming yourself will discredit your message. Example:
White lies and excuses are types of coverings we use to try to hide
our shame.
Transition Question: Did Allah accept Saydna Adam’s covering for

his shame? No, leaves are not fitting for the
Khalifat Allah. (26)
B) Mercy
• There was nothing Saydna Adam could do or ever
would do to cover his shame.
Saydna Adam
“If thou forgive us not, and have not mercy on us, we

shall surely be of the losers (those outside the
goodness of Allah).” (23)
• This mercy was from Allah no one else.
“… sent down to you to cover your shame.” (26)
Question: What is mercy?
Answer: The gift of Allah’s favor to those who don’t deserve it.
The provision needed to correct the problems of humanities
inward and outward conditions.
Review:
This time is important. As you have studied with your friend I’m
sure he/she has had some questions that went unasked or
unexplained. Now is the time let him to ask. Make sure that he
understands the principles, A Shame and B Mercy.
Shame is a result of disobedience and disobedience is a result of
pride or gharoor.
Saydna Adam
Study Two
Begin day two by rereading Surah 7:26. Tell your friend you have
Quranic Text found something extremely interesting in this Ayah and invite
Al TaHa(20):116-129 him/her to discover it with you.
Supporting Text
Al Araaf(7):26
2:30-39 Question: What is the Garment/Raiment of Righteousness?
Biblical Text
Genesis 3:1-15 -Don’t answer the question, but allow your friend time to share his
idea.
Definitions
Taqwah-inner godliness or
righteousness Answer: What it does defines it.
• Gives beauty(26)
Waqaa-to guard or protect
• Covers Shame(26)
• Protects from evil (The only protection from evil
Key Principles: desires within and temptation from without is inner
• Allah offers mercy. godliness (taqwah).)(26)
• Man must take the
mercy.
Note: The word “taqwah” is derived from the Arabic root, waqah,
Key Questions which means to guard. Taqwah is understood as inner godliness
1. What is the Garment of or righteousness, piety that is only achieved if one is guarded or
righteousness? protected.
2. What did Allah do to
restore relationship and
cover shame? Question: Does this sound like a garment you wear?
Answer: No, a garment can’t cover ones mistakes or protect them

from the evil inclinations inside of them that lead to disobedience.
The Garment of Righteousness (Labis a Taqwah) is a sign for the
provision of mercy Allah is sending to fix Saydna Adam’s problems
as a result of his disobedience and shame. In ayah 23 Saydna
Adam says, “We have wronged ourselves”. His sin damaged his
own soul in a way only Allah’s mercy can restore.
At this point you want to review Saydna Adam’s current standing

after sinning in paradise.
• Ashamed of his appearance (naked)
• Ashamed of his behavior
• Has evil desires (non-submitting)
-Reiterate that Saydna Adam tried to cover his shame but was
unable. In 7:23 he confessed that he is “one of the losers”
(KhaSreen) without Allah’s mercy.
It’s important to note that Allah is sending mercy (Garment of

Righteousness) to correct the problems that the sin of Saydna
Adam has caused.
Saydna Adam
Allah wants to make us beautiful, cover the shame of our sin, and
protect us from our evil desires, by giving us new desires (the 3
things the Garment does). You want to share with your friend that
this same story is found in the Old Testament (Taurat). It shows
the Garment of Righteousness mentioned in the Quran in a
different light. Have your friend read the biblical account in Arabic
while you read along in English. Remember, odds are your friend
has never read the Taurat so take as much time as necessary to
talk about the passage.
Note: Make it a point to interject something about the similarities

between the two books. As you summarize the passage (Gen. 3:1-
14) continue to review all the previous points established from the
Quran.
Summary of Gen. 3:1-14:
Iblis was smart and full of trickery. Because of his hatred for
mankind (Day One: reason for his hatred) he came to Saydna
Adam and Eve (Howa) to deceive them into eating from the
forbidden tree (Al Shejarah Al Mal’aonah). Although in the Taurat
we see the account of his conversation with Eve, Saydna Adam did
not speak up to stop Iblis’ deceiving words and he took the fruit
and ate it just like the Quran says. They both willingly disobeyed
God’s instructions.
Iblis either had the power to come in the form of a serpent or the
form is merely emphasizing the deceitfulness and dangerousness
of his nature.
Iblis begins his plot to expel Saydna Adam and Howa from
paradise by questioning her understanding of Allah’s command. In
essence Iblis is saying, “If Allah is good, would He ever keep
anything good from you?” Howa restates Allah’s command with
an addition of her own (shall you touch it…). After questioning
Allah’s character Iblis now makes a bold accusation Allah is lying to
them. At this point Howa began to doubt Allah’s words to her and
for the first time mankind listened to the voice of her enemy and
believed a lie. Believing that there was some good thing Allah was
keeping from her she examined the fruit (touching it). Because
she had added to the words of God, it strengthened the power of
the lie Satan told her. Believing the lie she acted out of an
independent spirit, she ate of it giving some to Saydna Adam, and
she and Saydna Adam left the straight path.
Saydna Adam
Key point: The evil desires in our hearts are gharoor/pride. This
gharoor leads us to believe lies about Allah and us.
They felt so ashamed they made for themselves garments of

leaves. When they heard Allah coming they hid because of what
they had done. They had the knowledge that the garment they
had made would never be sufficient to cover the shame of
disobeying Allah.
Key Points:
• Because of the evil desires/ pride (gharoor), in our heart
we believe lies and then act out in wrong behavior.
• Shame is a result of sin.
• We cannot cover our own shame.
Allah draws near to them and asked, “Where are you?” Allah
knows where they are but he is teaching them to seek Him for
council first. (There could be some question here for your friend
so take the time to explain this. It might help to give an example.)
Example: My children are not allowed to play in the kitchen

because of the different dangers there. So when I hear them in
the kitchen, to give them mercy and the opportunity to change
their behavior and come to me for help, I’ll call, “Where are you?”
So when Allah asks the question, “Where are you?” Saydna Adam
answers by saying the reason he is hiding is because he is naked.
This nakedness is only an outward manifestation of what has
happened in his heart. Allah replies, “Who told you that you were
naked?” Allah asked the question to expose what was being
believed as a result of the disobedience and shame. Disobedience
and shame always makes us feel as though we are missing
something, insufficient, and/or damaged. Then Saydna Adam
makes an excuse placing blame on his wife and the majority of it
on Allah. Allah, in turn, asks each one of them to give an account
for their sin (Saydna Adam, Howa, and Iblis). After listening to
their excuses Allah pronounces punishment.
After reading the passages ask you friend what he/she thinks. Talk
about the passage for a minute. Answer any questions they have
pointing out the similarity to the Al Quran. Then read from the Al
Quran 2:37-39 together. Say, “When I read this, I see Allah
sending to Saydna Adam words or guidance, showing him how to
take the mercy Allah was giving in the Garment of Righteousness.”
Saydna Adam
Question: What does “taaba” in verse 37 mean?
Answer: The word “taaba” literally means “he returned.” It’s

understood as “to repent” with the idea that Adam returned to a
state of obedience.
Conclusion: Because of man’s enemy, Iblis, and his own evil

inclinations, it is impossible for him to return to a state of
obedience without guidance from Allah (prophets and books).
He must take the Mercy of Allah. Allah even gives us mercy to
understand how to take the mercy he is giving!
Then ask them to look at Gen. 3:15. Summarize it for him b/c this
is going to be very new and different.
Summary: This is a prophecy concerning the one who would come

and defeat Iblis (crushing his head). Some translations say bruise
but the thought here is to kill with a crushing blow. The word seed
is defined as descendants or offspring. The text is understood as
saying I (Allah) will make your followers (Iblis) war with the
descendants of the woman (Howa) until a descendant or offspring
from her, a male child, regains the honor lost and destroys you and
your kingdom. Be sure to emphasize the honor/shame paradigm
happening in these verses. If not stated before point out that
Satan’s punishment was to be the lowest of all creation.
Read and summarize Gen 3:22-24. In Paradise all things were

subject to Adam, Khalifat Al Allah. But now:
• Adam was expelled from Paradise
• Adam would die
• Adam must work for his provisions
As a result Adam lost his position as the Khalifat Al Allah.
Read Surrat Al Araaf(7):27 focusing on Iblis stripping them of the

raiment to expose their shame. Bringing the two texts together,
describe this action as Iblis taking from Khalifat Adam his honor
and authority and exposing his shame. State that whoever this
male descendant of Howa is, will succeed where Saydna Adam
failed and take back the mantle of authority lost from Iblis and
restore the honor of humanity.
Saydna Adam
Review and conclusion:
Draw the Diagram and explain.
1. Draw a line on a slant putting Allah at one end and Adam

on the other making sure that Allah is above Adam. Write
Allah’s name and draw a stick figure for Adam. Say,
“While Saydna Adam and Allah were in the Garden Allah
had created for them they had a very close relationship. In
fact in the Torah it says they walked together in the cool of
the day. But something happened to change that.” Then
ask:
Question 1: What did Saydna Adam do to cut the close
relationship he had with Allah?
2. Draw a wedge between the two names. And write their
answers inside the wedge.
Then ask:
Question 2: What did Saydna Adam try to do to restore the
relationship? Draw a line with an arrow pointing to the
wedge and write the word leaves above it. Adam’s clothes
of leaves were not accepted.
3. Question 3: What did Allah do to restore the relationship
and cover Saydna Adam’s shame? When they answer
draw a line with an arrow going from Allah up and over the
wedge back to Adam. Say, “It was Allah’s mercy in the
form of the Garment of Righteousness that alone could
cover Saydna Adam’s shame.”
(When you review the following you can list them on the diagram)
Review the Garment of Righteousness from day one.
1. Restate the condition of Saydna Adam in his shame
• Ashamed of his appearance
• Ashamed of his behavior
• Having evil (unsubmitting) desires
2. Restate the solution Allah provides through the Garment
of Righteousness (3 things the G.O.R. does)
• Makes you beautiful
• Covers your shame
• Guards against evil (unsubmitting desires)
The Ark and Promise 9
Saydna Noah
Study Three
Briefly review the key principles from your study on Saydna Adam.
Quranic Texts Remind them of the diagram. Nine generations later Allah sent his
Al Araaf(7):59-64 message to the world through Saydna Noah. Ask your friend to
Al Hud(11):29-45 read Surrat Al Araaf(7):59-64 in Arabic, while you follow along in
Supporting Texts
English. Ask him what he likes about Saydna Noah and this
Al Mu’minun(23):30
Al Ankabut(29):15 particular text. Respond by sharing your delight with the passage
Al Qamar(54):1 and then refocus on Ayah 62.
Al TaHa(20):121
Al Haqqah(69):11-12 Question: What does Saydna Noah know that his own people
Key Principles don’t know?
• Allah sends guidance to Answer:
bring man back to the • There is only one true God.
straight path. • The sin of his people is idolatry(sherk).
• There is judgment for
those who reject the
• Mercy is available if the people will heed the Guidance.
guidance. • Punishment (flood) is coming if they refuse the Guidance.
• There is mercy for those
who heed the guidance. Transition Sentence: Nine generations and 1600 years after
Saydna Adam disobeyed the people have become so wicked Allah
Definitions
Idolatry-assigning partners to is ready to destroy them all by a horrible death (drowning).
Allah(sherk)
Question: How did the people become so wicked?
Guidance-message of the prophets
and their books that teach us how
to take the Mercy Allah extends
Before you answer, show your friend Ayah 63. Share with him
how Allah sent a messenger from their own people so they would
Message- sign or mark, an evidence be sure to hear his guidance (hodaa). Saydna Noah was warning
or proof.(Ayyah in Arabic) them to fear Allah and take his mercy.
Special Knowledge- communication
from Allah (Wahy in Arabic) Answer: Ask if they remember what you talked about last time
when you discovered the “evil inclinations” from 20:121. Explain
Kafar- derived from the Arabic that it was these same evil desires in the hearts of Saydna Noah’s
word “to cover” and carries the people as in the day of Saydna Adam. They followed theses
understanding that it is one who
knows the truth and covers it.
desires and the evil within without regarding the will of Allah and
His prophets. They embraced their own pride, gharoor, and
Key Question believed all the lies Iblis told them. Generation by generation
What is the result of rejecting or these evil desires became worse and the people began to embrace
heeding the guidance Allah send? them instead of guarding against them. The people need the same
solution Saydna Adam needed. They need the “Mercy (inner
godliness)”.
Allow this to be a time of give and take discussion. Make sure they
are with you. If not, before you progress, take the time to review
any questions they are struggling with.
Say, “I found some of the other verses from the Al Quran that I
thought really went along with what we’ve been talking about.”
Show them Surrat Al Yusuf(12):33 and 51-53. These ayat are about
Saydna Noah
the wicked intentions of man and his inability to do right without
the “Mercy of Allah”. Other ayat on this point are found in Al
Zukhruf(43):15, Al Shuraa(42):48, Bani Isra’il(17):67 where man is
called unbeliever (kafer).
Transition Sentence: In Al An’aam(6):84-90 Al Quran says that

Allah has sent Guidance through the prophets and His books to
show us what the “Mercy” is, and how to receive it. (Just refer to
the passage and don’t take time to go to it unless they want to.)
Ask your friend to read Hud(11):25-49 in Arabic, while you follow

along in English. After reading the passage ask him to summarize
what he just read.
Summary: Allah sent Saydna Noah, a man from his own people, to
warn them of coming danger. Allah was about to bring judgment
and there would be no more mercy if they refused to heed the
Guidance from His prophet, Saydna Noah, to fear Allah and
hopefully take his mercy (63). The leaders of Saydna Noah’s
people rejected the Guidance and described Saydna Noah as…
• He was a mere man
• Those who followed his message were of the lowest of
society
• He was not socially or materially above them
• Deceiver
• Surrat Al Mu’minun(23):24 our ancestors have never
spoken of such things… (why should we believe you
above tradition?)
Noah replied by describing his pure motivation. He did not come

asking for wealth or suggesting he was anything other than a man
except to say he was one with a special knowledge (wahy) from
Allah. Because of his fear of Allah and his love for his people he
wanted nothing more than for them to take Allah’s mercy and be
blessed instead of cursed. Allah’s Guidance is always obscure to
those who refuse to confess their sin and submit to its message. In
Surrah Hud(11):28 “it was made obscure to them” is understood
as literally saying, “Allah’s mercy is blind to them”. Allah’s mercy
would not find them because they would not take the guidance
that preceded its coming. Unbelievers …
• Argue with the truth (guidance)
• Cover the truth (Kafer-one who covers truth)
• Reject the truth
Saydna Noah
So the people said, “Bring upon us that which you threatened us
with, if thou art truthful.” Saydna Noah responded by saying he
was innocent of their guilt because he had done what Allah had
commanded of him. Then Allah “revealed to Noah: None of thy
people will believe except those who already believe, so grieve not
(for them)… and make an ark (fulk).” So the leaders of Noah’s
people laughed when they saw him building the fulk.
After the fulk was completed Saydna Noah gathered pairs from all
the animals of the earth and secured them on the ark. Allah
brought forth water gushing from the valley and from the sky that
eventually destroyed all human and animal life except those on
the ark. As the water was rising Saydna Noah saw his son and
called out to him, “embark with us and not be with the
disbelievers.” But the son did not obey his father’s voice and said,
“I will take myself for a refuge to a mountain that will save me.”
Before he could even set out toward the mountain summit a wave
swallowed him and he drowned. Saydna Noah cried out to Allah
questioning, “surely my son is of my family, and thy promise is
true.” Saydna Noah was reminding Allah of His promise to save his
family and questioning Allah’s judgment to allow his son to die
among the unbelievers. Allah replied, “he is not of thy family; he is
unrighteous in conduct.” So Allah rebuked Saydna Noah for his
ignorance lest he become one of the ignorant and Saydna Noah
repented asking for the Mercy.
• Guidance comes through the message of the Prophets
• Guidance reveals the “Mercy” and leads us to it.
• Guidance is not clear to those who embrace the evil
inclinations
• Guidance is not taken by the ignorant (jaahel), ignorance
isn’t to be confused with lack of status or intelligence, it is
simply to reject the guidance
Question: Why did Allah not accept Saydna Noah’s Son?
Answer: He wasn’t walking the straight path but his own. He was
unrighteous and expected his actions to save him. Maybe he even
thought his family or religion would save him. His father was a
prophet. The righteous, however, depend on “Allah’s Mercy.”
They confess their shame, submit to Allah’s guidance, and take the
“Mercy” however it comes.
Key Point: They take “Allah’s Mercy” in whatever form it comes,

whether it is a Garment of Righteousness or a big boat. The fulk is
a sign of Allah’s Mercy. Surah Hud(11):41 tells us Allah navigated
the fulk and Surah Al Huqqah(69):11-12 tells us that Allah cause it
to float. Those who take Allah’s mercy can expect to find
Saydna Noah
provision, and protection from the enemy Iblis and Allah’s
judgment.
Question: What do we do to try to save ourselves?
Answer: You answer this question first. Give examples of things

that might be good things to do but they don’t save us (prayer,
fasting, etc.). Emphasize that because everyone has wrong doing
only those that are given the “Mercy” from Allah and take it will be
saved because all have those evil inclinations. (Al Nahl(16):61)
Note: The concept of taking (receiving) the mercy is a new idea for
your friend so do not push them hard. As the study progresses he
will see this more clearly.
Reread Hud (11):45-47
At this point you may want to remind your friend that this is the
exact same statement Saydna Adam said after he realized he has
disobeyed. It isn’t necessary to explain how Saydna Noah acted
unrighteously or even if he did. The point is that he still has evil
(natural) desires and needs “Allah’s Mercy” to be righteous. His
confession makes the point clear and the need apparent. In fact,
in Surrah Al Noah(71):28 Saydna Noah prays for Allah to forgive his
unrighteousness and the wrong doings of his parents, and all those
who believe.
Note: His heart for a moment was more for the well being of his
son then for the will of Allah (cleansing the earth of sin and
protecting the righteous). Like Saydna Adam he was questioning
the goodness of Allah (Did He lie?). Allah rebuked him so that he
would not become one of the ignorant, who heed not the
guidance of Allah and are judged. (46).
Saydna Noah
Study Four:
Ask your friend to read the biblical account found in Genesis
Biblical Texts beginning in 6:5-22, 7:1-24, 8:1-22, and 9:8-17 in Arabic, while you
Genesis 6:5-22 follow along in English. Ask him to summarize what he just read.
Genesis 7:1-24 Simply use these passages as a way to reiterate your points, and
Genesis 8:1-22
Genesis 9:8-17 grow your friends love and respect for the Taurat. Give them the
opportunity here to ask any questions they might have.
Key Principles
• Allah is faithful. Note: It is important that you do not read scriptures Genesis 6:1-
• Allah desires offerings.
4, and 9:18-27 as these are difficult passages for most believers
Definitions who have grown up reading them, they will almost certainly be
Faithful- completely reliable difficult for our friends to see and understand.
Offering- to bring something of The wayward son of Saydna Noah not being mentioned in the
worth to Allah
Taurat should not cause alarm. If it’s a problem simply state that
Key Questions the Taurat does not have some things that the Quran mentions
1. What is an offering? nor does the Quran have everything that the Taurat mentions, but
2. Does Allah accept our none of these small details change the overarching theme both
offerings? found in the Quran and Taurat.
Read Genesis 6:5-22.
Summary: Iblis was humbled by Saydna Adam in front of all

creation so he plotted to shame Saydna Adam and succeeded. But
he failed to accomplish his end goal (bring honor to himself). Iblis
was not extolled, to the contrary, Allah proclaimed him the lowest
of all creation. So as Iblis vowed, he is trying once again to lead
the descendants of Saydna Adam from the straight path. Iblis
succeeds in corrupting and shaming man. However, Allah
intervenes as with Saydna Adam and the Labis a-taqwa to save
humanity. Allah looks and sees, “the wickedness of man was great
in the earth and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was
only evil (6:5).” All of man has been lead astray by his evil
inclinations and the deceit of Iblis except Saydna Noah, his wife,
his three sons and their wives (6:18). From all of humanity only
eight were found righteous (7:1). If Allah had not acted and
cleansed the earth of evil Iblis would have surely succeeded in
corrupting and shaming all of humanity. Saydna Noah was called
“just” in his generation, and righteous (6:9, 7:1) because he did “all
that Allah commanded him (6:22).”
Transition: We saw in Surah Hud (11) that Allah did not accept
Saydna Noah’s son because he did not take Allah’s mercy but
trusted in his actions, family and religion to save him. Briefly
Saydna Noah
review what was said last time about the different things we
sometimes rely on for our protection and salvation from our own
evil inclinations, Iblis, and Allah’s judgment. Remember the
bottom line is the evil desires, pride, in Noah’s son’s heart that
leads him to go his own way, away from the straight path. Let’s
look at Genesis 8:20-21 to see what Allah accepted from Saydna
Noah.
Key Points:
• Allah accepted offering from Saydna Noah in the form of
an animal sacrifice.
• Allah was pleased by the animal sacrifice Saydna Noah
made and established a twofold covenant with Saydna
Noah and his descendants. Genesis 8:21a, “Allah smelled
the sweet fragrance and thought to himself . . .”
1. Genesis 8:21b, “I’ll never again curse the ground”
2. Genesis 8:21c, “I’ll never again kill off everything
living as I’ve just done.”
(These promises are not universal in scope but allows
for natural disasters and death just not global)
• God is faithful to the righteous. He gave a sign to affirm
his promise (covenant), the rainbow. (Gen. 9:12-17)
Note: The word, “remember” is used (8:1) to emphasize Allah’s

faithfulness to those who are righteous. The sign of the rainbow
is to reiterate Allah is good and will do what He says He will do.
Remember, both Saydna Adam and Noah forgot/questioned
Allah’s goodness but Allah because He is good/faithful never
forgot them.
Say, “Allah requires and desires offering (worship) from each of us.
Throughout both the Quran and the other holy books Allah has
expressed this command and desire from his followers.”
Question: What is an offering?
Answer: To give something to someone you love, gift.
Question: How do we give offerings to Allah?
Answer: We give offerings through prayers, tithes (zakat),…
Question: Do you think Allah accepts our offerings (rhetorical)?
Spend as much time as needed exploring these questions.

Emphasize the beauty of Allah accepting Saydna Noah’s offering.
Saydna Noah
Be sure to differentiate between the offerings we give being
worship and not being what allows us entry into the Kingdom of
Allah. If our offerings saved us, then our works, family or religion
would be all we needed. Emphasize again our need for the mercy
of Allah to save us. They will enjoy agreeing with you on this but it
will cause them to think about why they do what they do.
The Lesser Sacrifice 16
Qabil and Habil

Study Five
Quranic Text In the other stories of the prophets we learned that Allah desires
Al Maa’idah(5):27-30 and requires offerings. Saydna Noah was commanded to build and
Biblical Text
alter and make an offering on it with the extra animals Allah asked
Genesis 4:1-8, 6:9 him to bring (Gen. 7:2-3). After the flood Saydna Noah obeyed
Allah. He built an alter and placed a burnt offering on it. Allah was
Support Text:
Surat Al Ma’idah (5):31
so pleased by Saydna Noah’s offering that He made promises with
Surat Al Hajj (22):37 Saydna Noah and all humanity (Gen. 8:20-21). Saydna Noah was
Genesis 6:9 much like Habil. Saydna Noah was a “just man in his generation”
Key Principals: (Gen. 6:9).
• Allah desires and requires Question: How do we know Allah will accept our offerings?
offerings.
• Allah only accepts Answer: I believe the answer can be found in the signs of Saydna
offerings from the
righteous.
Noah, and Qabil and Habil. Ask your friend to read Surat Al
Ma’idah (5):27-30 in Arabic while you follow along in English. Ask
Definition him/her to summarize.
Sacrifice- offering
Summary: The two sons of Saydna Adam offered a sacrifice. Allah
Key Question
How does our shame affect the accepted one offering and refused the other. The son whose
offerings we bring to Allah? offering was rejected, Qabil, became angry and swore to kill his
brother, Habil. The Quran describes Habil as a righteous man who
when threatened by his brother spoke not with anger but said,
“Allah accepts only the godly/righteous (muttaqi). If thou stretch
out thy hand against me to kill me I shall not stretch out my hand
against thee.” So Qabil hardened his heart and dulled his mind. In
Arabic the text literally means that “he permitted himself” to
commit this horrible act. He submitted to the evil inclinations in
his heart instead of submitting to Allah. Then he stretched out his
hand against his brother and killed him.
Question: Do you know what the sacrifices each one brought

were?
Say, “In this story there are many details in the Taurat that will
help us understand this story even more fully. Ask your friend if he
would read with you in the Taurat. In this case the Taurat has
many more details. Ask your friend to read Gen. 4:1-5 in Arabic
while you follow along in English.
Qabil and Habil

Answer and Summary: Eve conceived and bore two sons. Habil
was a keeper of sheep and his brother Qabil was a tiller of the
ground. They each brought an offering before Allah. Qabil
brought an offering of fruits from the ground and Habil brought a
sheep from his flock. Allah respected Habil’s offering and did not
respect Qabil’s offering. Qabil became very angry and his
countenance changed. The Hebrew for “countenance fell” literally
means “face fell.” Instead of gazing upward to Allah, he was now
looking away embracing his evil inclinations and giving himself
over to his anger and jealousy.
Question: Why did Allah accept Habil’s offering and reject Qabil’s
offering?
Answer: The Quran tells us that Habil was righteous and therefore
brought an offering that was acceptable. The Taurat says, “Habil
brought the firstborn of his flock and of their fat.” Habil brought a
spotless lamb, the best and the fattest, the most costly thing he
had. Qabil brought that which he had grown. There was nothing
special about what he brought. It cost him little.
Question: How can we know if Allah will accept our offerings?
Answer: Let’s look at Genesis 6:9 and Surat Al Ma’idah (5):27.

Discuss these verses after you read them. Ask your friend what he
thinks about these verses. Then read together from Surat Al Hajj
(22):37. Ask your friend to tell you what he thinks this verse
means. When we give an acceptable offering it is our “taqawa”
(godliness/righteousness) that reaches Allah and not the offering
itself as if we have anything that Allah needs.
Question: If Qabil had given a more costly offering would Allah

have accepted it?
Answer: No, what we give is a byproduct of the condition of our

heart. Even if Qabil had offered something costly his heart was
still unrighteous and therefore would not be accepted.
Saydna Iesa tells us in the Injiil (Luca 21:1-4) of two different

people giving their offerings. (Tell the story but don’t necessarily
read it.) In front of the temple thirteen chests were set up for the
people to give monetary offerings. A rich man dropped a lot of
Qabil and Habil

money in making sure that everyone around heard and saw that
he was giving much. Then a widow approached and put two small
coins in the chest and walked quietly away. Saydna Iesa told his
disciples to look and see whose offering was acceptable. He said
the widow gave all she had as an offering to Allah but the rich man
gave to be seen. She had given more and acceptably and
appropriately. Al Mutaqeen, the righteous, alone are accepted.
Question: So why was Qabil so angry?
Ask your friend to read Gen. 4:6-8 in Arabic while you follow along
in English.
Answer: He was angry because he haphazardly brought an

offering to Allah.
Note: Your friend would never think of praying without first doing
al wadhu’. He knows well the shame that would accompany
approaching Allah half-heartedly.
Qabil was rejected in front of his brother who was accepted. He

felt ashamed of his actions and even more ashamed because his
brother was there. He wanted to remove the shame of being
rejected by Allah and punish Habil. His actions remind us of
Saydna Adam questioning the goodness of Allah, blaming others
for his own actions, and trying to cover his shame.
Note: Surrat Al Ma’idah(5):31 describes an interaction between

Allah and Qabil after the murder of Habil. It’s not found in the
biblical text but teaches a great truth. Allah sends a raven to
“show Qabil how to cover the shame of his brother.” Allah was
not only telling Qabil to bury Habil but was showing him that even
if he covered his brother’s body he could not cover his own shame.
His brother was still dead and there was nothing at this point he
could do about that. Without Allah’s mercy his shame would not
be covered.
Summary:
Question: How do you think our shame affect the offerings we

bring to Allah?
Qabil and Habil
Answer: Let them answer and talk about their thoughts. If you
sense they need to review use this time.
Conclusion: In both the Quran and the Taurat Allah sent guidance
to Qabil. Whether through Habil’s words (A.Q. 5:27), the raven
(A.Q. 5:31), or directly from Allah (Gen. 5:7), we see the mercy
Allah sought to give to Qabil before and after his sin. Tragically,
we see again as with Saydna Noah’s son what happens when one
refuses the guidance Allah sends. And from Qabil we learn that
without the mercy we cannot be considered righteous and our
offerings will not be accepted.
To end say, “If I’m righteous Allah will accept my offerings. How
do I know if I’m righteous?” Give them the opportunity to answer
and then say, “I believe the story of Saydna Ibrahim has much to
share about how to know if one is righteous. We should study his
story soon.”
The Great Sacrifice 20
Saydna Ibrahim
Study Six
We saw that Habil and Saydna Noah were called righteous and
Quranic Text their offerings were accepted by Allah because of this. So if I am
Al Saffat(37):83-113 righteous Allah will accept my offerings. How do I know if I’m
Supporting Text righteous? Through the message and signs of Saydna Ibrahim and
Al ‘Imraan(3):97 the Great Sacrifice Allah has answered our question.
Key Principles Ask your friend to read Surat Al Saffat (37):83-113 in Arabic, while
• True belief is
you follow along in English. Ask him what he likes about Saydna
acknowledging and
surrendering to truth. Ibrahim and this particular text.
• Mercy comes through
sacrifice. Summary: He asked his people, “What is it that you worship, and
• Mercy must be received. are there gods beside Allah?” (85-87) with great indignation
Saydna Ibrahim shouts, “I am deeply grieved from your Idolatry!”
Definitions
Ransom-To obtain the release of by (89) So the people turned their backs on Saydna Ibrahim and so he
paying certain, demanded price. began to insult their gods. “Why do you not eat, and why do you
not speak?” (91-92) Then he hit one of the idols with his right
Key Question hand and the people became angry moving toward him (93-94)
How do I know if I’m righteous?
shouting, “build for him a building and then cast him into the
flaming fire (97).” Saydna Ibrahim flees with the intervention of
Allah (99-100). The Quran teaches that the people bound him and
sought to burn him alive and Allah saved him by cooling the flames
(Surat Al Anbiyaa(21):69). Then Allah gave him a son and, when he
became of age to work, Allah came to Saydna Ibrahim in a dream
commanding him to slaughter his son as a sacrifice. Saydna
Ibrahim tells his son and the son says, “O my father, do as thou art
commanded (101-102).” So after both of them had submitted to
Allah’s will Saydna Ibrahim laid his son on the alter and began to
obey all that he had been commanded by the word of Allah. Allah
calls out to Saydna Ibrahim and tells him that it was a test to affirm
his faith and that the life of the boy is not to be taken. (103-106)
Question: How does Ayah 84 describe Saydna Ibrahim?
Answer: A man having a righteous or uncorrupted heart.
Question: Why do you think Allah tested him?
Answer: Allah is testing Saydna Ibrahim to teach him. Allah often

uses tests as truth) in order to teach us the straight path signs (an
object in the physical realm which God uses to teach us spiritual.
Saydna Ibrahim
Question: How did Saydna Ibrahim come to acquire this righteous
heart?
Answer: By believing Allah and submitting to His will. He did not

try to save himself as Saydna Noah’s son but he trusted Allah
would save him. (Later see Genesis 15:6)
• He believed Allah (111)

• He submitted to Allah (103)
• He receive the mercy Allah gave through sacrifice(107)
Look at each of these ayaat. Discuss them showing each point

from the Quran.
After you have read Ayah 107 and made the point that Saydna
Ibrahim accepted the mercy Allah gave through sacrifice, ask what
each of the following three words mean in Arabic. Allow them to
answer.
Fedaa: The root word here is fedaa, and means to ransom. Allah
is the doer of the verb (majestic plural). Example: Ied Al AThHa
where they slaughter a sheep and give the meat to the poor as an
offering to Allah. The Ied is more than charity. The one who gives
the sacrifice is in a small way ransoming men from the oppression
of poverty.
ThebaH: ThebaH is understood to mean sacrifice or slaughter.
Atheem: Atheem is an adjective meaning great.
Key Point: Saydna Ibrahim is offering what he was told to offer,

the most costly thing he has, his son. However Allah sent His
mercy, ransoming Saydna Ibrahim’s son, by sending something
greater, better. This reminds us of when Allah said to Saydna
Adam that the labis a’taquah He sent is what is best.
Key Point: The mercy Allah sends is always best and alone
sufficient.
Question: Is a ram greater than a promised son/prophet?
Answer: No, the offering is greater than a ram, the promised son,
a prophet, and it satisfies a great debt.
Saydna Ibrahim
Question: What can it be?
Answer: In verses 106 and 107 literally, Allah is satisfying the debt
that Saydna Ibrahim (pbuh) owed him through sacrifice. It is a
great sacrifice. Keep your answer brief. Leave room for mystery.
Let them think about it. Repeat the definition of a sign. A sign is
an external reality that represents a spiritual truth. It
demonstrates in small what Allah is doing or will do on a larger
scale. Read ayah 105 which says “fulfilled the vision.” Allah
always fulfills what He says He will do. The sheep/goat is obviously
a sign of the great sacrifice.
Example: Architects often use a scaled model building to show

potential clients what a building will look like when it is finished.
The scaled version isn't the real building but it gives a good look at
what is in the mind of the architect and his plans.
Note: To be righteous is not to be faultless or without sin. In Surat

Al Nahl (16):61 we see that if Allah were to punish men for their
intentional sins (Thalm) He would destroy every creature. Saydna
Noah sinned and yet Allah called him a righteous man.
Conclusion: Being righteous means believing Allah, submitting to

Allah, and taking the mercy of Allah, which is best and great.
Allah is showing us that the cost of restoring man to a righteous
state is through sacrifice. And this sacrifice is not just something
but “great”. It has to be momentous. How great must it be if Allah
is the giver!
Study Seven Saydna Ibrahim

Quranic Support Text Note: Be aware there is a difference between the account in the
Surrat Al-An’aam(6): 99&141 Taurat and the Quran. The son, while not stated in the Quran, is
traditionally Saydna Isma'el. Of course, in the Taurat the son is
Biblical Text
Saydna Ishaq. The point stands regardless of whether the son is
Genesis 12:1-4
Genesis 15:1-6 Isma'el or Ishaq. Emphasize the common ground between the
Genesis 22:1-19 many details and the theme.
Key Principles Briefly discuss day one. Then have your friend read from Surrat Al-
• Man must take Allah’s An’aam (6):99 and 141. In both of these passages Allah is giving
provision of mercy.
• Allah’s mercy comes
good provision to man. In order for man to enjoy the provision
through sacrifice for the Allah gives he must take and “eat” it. The same is true when we
individual and all look at Saydna Adam. He received the “labis a’taqwah,” Saydna
humanity. Noah received the mercy by getting on the ark and Saydna Ibrahim
the great sacrifice in place of his son.
Definitions
Sacrifice-(v) the act of offering; (n)
the offering Key Point: In order for man to have this provision of mercy he
must take it.
Belief- acknowledging and trusting
fully that a thing is true
Ask your friend to read Genesis 12:1-4.
Believer- one having firm, enduring Summary: Allah spoke to Ibram and told him to leave his country,
belief family, and father’s house because they were pagan. He promised
him blessing for obedience giving him a new country and a male
heir. He also promised to make him the father of a great nation.
Key Questions
How is the mercy given and taken? Ibram left, obeyed, just as Allah commanded.
Now read Genesis 15:1-6.

Summary: After all these things, the word of Allah came to Ibram
in a vision. He told Ibram, “Don’t be afraid, Ibram. I’m your shield.
Your reward will be great!” Ibram said, “God, Master, what use
are your gifts as long as I’m childless and Eliezer of Damascus is
going to inherit everything?” Ibram was worried that his house
servant would be his heir. Then Allah answered him and told him
He would give him a son and would make his descendants as
multiple as the stars. It says Ibram believed Allah. Because of this
belief Allah declared him righteous, set right with Allah (6).
Question: Do you remember when we talked about how Saydna

Ibrahim came to acquire this righteous heart?
Answer: We agreed that

• He believed Allah
• He submitted to Allah
• He accepted the mercy Allah gave through the great
sacrifice
Saydna Ibrahim
Question: What does it mean to believe(Gen 15:6)?
Answer: The original language defines this word believe as having

firm, enduring belief.
Real faith (belief) possesses two elements.

• Acknowledging something to be truth
• Surrendering to that which is truth
We can plainly see these qualities in Saydna Ibrahim. In fact, in the

Holy books faith is almost always associated with spiritual things or
Allah. Real faith centers on the promise giver not the actual
promise given.
Background information:
In chapters twelve through twenty two there is a great dialogue
between Allah and Saydna Ibrahim. Allah asks, “Do you believe
me (am I trustworthy)?” And Saydna Ibrahim asks, “Can I believe
you (are you trust worthy)?” On four different occasions Allah
confirms and reconfirms his promise to Saydna Ibrahim, to make
him a great nation through a promised son. The focus of this
passage is often placed on Saydna Ibrahim’s acts of submission.
And while his acts of submission are a major thrust through the
passage, they are not the over arching theme. The theme is
provision through sacrifice. Allah is forever going to put to rest a
dialogue that, has spanned over twenty five years, eleven
chapters, and the birth of the promised son. Allah will
demonstrate, through a test his trustworthiness, resolve Saydna
Ibrahim’s fears and show the world how he will bring
provision/mercy to the greater need of humanity (righteousness).
Ask your friend to read Genesis 22:1-19 and summarize.
Summary: Allah came to Saydna Ibrahim and asked that he take

his son and offer him as a sacrifice. This idea would not have been
a foreign idea. Child sacrifice was a common form of pagan
worship in his day and Saydna Ibrahim was from a pagan nation.
Allah was asking for Saydna Ibrahim’s greatest possession, and his
only hope of receiving the promise to become a great nation. The
very next day Saydna Ibrahim rises early and gathers all he needs
for a burnt offering as well as his son and two young servants.
After traveling nearly three days Saydna Ibrahim sees Mount
Moriah (meaning “place of provison,” situated near or in
Jerusalem). Thus far, Saydna Ibrahim showed incredible surrender
by immediately obeying and taking his son to this far away place
with the intentions of following the command of Allah. In verse
Saydna Ibrahim
five Saydna Ibrahim tells his servants to, “stay here with the
donkey, the lad and I will go yonder and worship and we will come
back to you.” Here Saydna Ibrahim was making a statement of
Allah’s trustworthiness and of his trust in Allah. He believed that
even though Allah had commanded him to sacrifice his son that
Allah would provide a way for both he and his son to return to the
servants. Saydna Ibrahim’s son asks in verse 7, “My father . . . look
the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt
offering?” Saydna Ibrahim told him that Allah would provide for
himself a lamb for a burnt offering. He then prepared the alter,
bound his son, and raised the knife over his son to slay him. Then
the Angel of the Lord called to Saydna Ibrahim and said, “Do not
lay your hand on the lad or do anything to him since now I know
you that you fear God since you have not withheld your son, your
only son, from me.” Then Saydna Ibrahim looked and saw a ram
caught in the thicket and together Saydna Ibrahim and his son
offered the ram on the alter to the Lord. Allah then reminds
Saydna Ibrahim of the promise He had given him.
Question: Why, when Allah released Saydna Ibrahim from His

command, did Allah still require a sacrifice?
Answer: Both in the Quran and Taurat we see Allah still

demanding a sacrifice. In Genesis 22:13 we see that the sacrifice
was intended to replace the son. Obviously, sacrifice is important
or Allah would have never required it.
Note: The idea will be developed in full later so don’t push to

explain. Just state the question, point to the answer and move on
to reviewing the key points.
Key Points:
Saydna Ibrahim is called righteous because:
• Faith in Allah (belief and submission)
• He received the mercy of Allah through sacrifice
The sign of the greater sacrifice (ayyat 106-107)

• For all humanity
• Allah’s mercy for our righteousness
• Mercy comes through sacrifice
Conclusion: In the message and sign of Saydna Ibrahim, Allah

shows that he provided mercy through a sacrifice. From Saydna
Adam to Saydna Ibrahim we see what makes us unrighteous
(gharoor) and how to become righteous (belief, submit, and
receive Allah’s mercy which comes through sacrifice).
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Saydna Musa
Study Eight
Quranic Text Ask your friend to read and summarize Surrat a’TaHa (20):9-16.
A’ TaHa (20):9-76
Supporting Text Summary –Musa’s Commissioning 20:9-16

Al A’raaf (7):100-136 Saydna Musa saw a fire burning and told his companions to wait
Al Baqarah (2):170
while he went to see if he could take some hot coal for a fire or
Al A’raaf (7):9, 36, and 40
Bani Isra’il (17):101 find someone who could direct them homeward. As Saydna Musa
Al A’raaf (7):133 approached the fire a voice called out, “O Musa, surely I am your
Key Principles: Lord so take off your shoes, surely thou art in the [sacred place].”
• Allah gives mercy to any Allah tells Saydna Musa his first revelation (wahi) is that, “there is
who repent, believe, and
no god but Allah, so serve [and worship Allah alone].” Next Allah
submit.
• The unbeliever rejects foretells that he is going to do something new and make it
Allah’s guidance. manifest to all. Those who strive to follow will be rewarded and
• Allah sent “The Great
Signs.”
those who choose not to follow will perish.
The word “manifest”(ikhfaa) (15) usually means to conceal but
Definitions: here it means to remove i.e. a veil concealing something. In this
Revelation- (Wahi)- direct
communication between Allah and case the full meaning is that a veil is being removed to reveal
his messengers something that had not been seen until this “hour.”(15) “Hour” is
Manifest-(ikhfaa)-removing that usually understood as the last day but in this case it is associated
which conceals with coming judgment and mercy
Key Question: Question: What is Allah about to make manifest to all?
1. What are “The Great
Signs?”
2. What do they reveal? Answer: The Great Signs
Ask your friend to read and summarize Surrat a’TaHa (20):17-24
Summary-Allah’s Instructions 20:17-24

Saydna Musa was commanded by Allah to throw down his walking
stick. It then turned into a snake. Allah told him to pick it up and
not to be afraid. The staff turned back into its former state. Then
Allah commanded him to put his hand under his armpit and it
became white but was not harmed. Both of these things were
signs. These signs were given to affirm Saydna Musa as a prophet
to Phar’on and the chief’s as well as to give Saydna Musa
confidence. Allah then says, “[Go] that we may show you of our
greater signs. Go to pharaoh, surely he has exceeded the limits.”
It is clear here that these are not the Great Signs but they are yet
to come.
The Great Sign 27
Saydna Musa
Question: What are the Great Signs?
Answer: Do not answer but continue to build suspense. The Great

Signs are the ten plagues and the blood of the Passover lamb
(which is the greatest). Although you’re not answering, reiterate
that the Quran over and over again exhorts us to pay attention to
the signs because the signs authenticate the guidance, and these
are not just signs but “The Great Signs”. (23)
Ask your friend to read and summarize Surrat a’TaHa (20):25-35
Summary-Musa’s Request 20:25-35

When Musa realized the enormous task he had been chosen for
and the powerful forces he had to confront, He prayed, O my Lord!
Since this mission is extremely difficult and dangerous strengthen
my resolve so that I am able to face all situations with confidence.
He went on to ask for an aide to assist him, his brother Haron. In
ayya 29 the Arabic word wazeer literally means one who bears a
burden. In ayya 32 again Musa asks for someone to sharak, or
share, his task.
Note: Saydna Musa had two mothers, a Hebrew mother (until age
6) and Egyptian mother. This afforded him the ability to speak
both Hebrew and Egyptian fluently. Also, as the son of the
pharaoh he enjoyed the best education. The Arabic word for
(speech) impediment in ayya 27 means roughness or coarseness.
Throughout the Quranic passage Allah is exhorting Saydna Musa to
overcome his fear. It is possible that when afraid, Saydna Musa
stuttered thus failing to communicate clearly.
Ask your friend to read and summarize Surrat a’ TaHa (20):36-41
Summary-Allah’s Affirmation 20:36-41

Allah encourages Saydna Musa by demonstrating that He had been
with him through each of the stages of his life orchestrating them,
in order to prepare Saydna Musa for this difficult task. (Take time
to discuss the stories.) Now that Allah has delivered him from
these life events He is commissioning him to be the deliverer for
Bani Isra’il.

The Great Sign 28
Saydna Musa
Summary-Allah's Final instructions 20:42-49
Allah began his final instruction in ayya 42 telling Saydna Musa and
Haron to remember Him. Taking this verse in context with the
previous ayyat, to remember Him is to remember all the things
Allah has done for them and not only that but also who Allah is,
His character and all that he has revealed of himself to Saydna
Musa at this time. Use any examples that you discussed in the
previous ayyat. Saydna Musa and Haron will not be able to do the
duty Allah has given him if they do not remember.
Saydna Musa and Haron were told to, “Go forth to Pharaoh
because he has now transgressed all limits. Converse with him in a
gentle manner.” He might take heed or he may become angry.
Then Allah spoke concerning the fear that both Saydna Musa and
Haron felt and Allah reassured them that He would be with them
and keep them from harm. Allah tells them, “Go and proclaim
without fear, ‘We are the messengers of your Lord. Let Bani Isra’il
go with us and do not oppress them anymore.”
In ayyat 47 and 48 Allah promises peace to those who follow the

guidance, and punishment will overtake him who rejects and turns
away. The Arabic here for “reject and turn away” literally means
to tell a big lie and continue lying to maintain the lie. The Great
Signs are so irrefutable that for one to not follow them they must
lie to himself and others continually.
Summary-Saydna Musa speaks with Pharaoh 20:49-55

After the two brothers delivered the message that had been
divinely given, Phar’on asked, ‘who is your god and where does
this strange message come from?’ Saydna Musa replied by stating
his god is the one true God, Creator. Phar’on standing among the
chiefs of his people who were polytheist asked another question
to corner Saydna Musa and turn the chiefs against him. The
question, “How was it then, with the early generations?” Basically,
the question is “have all our ancestors been rejected by your God
and thrown in the fire because they believed in many gods?”
Saydna Musa answered, “My Lord alone has knowledge (of the
state of those who believe in many gods and follow not the signs).”
Musa continued, “There are signs for men of understanding” who
will believe in the one true God the Creator.
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Ask your friend to read and summarize Surrat a’ TaHa (20): 56-64
Summary- Enemy’s Accusations 20:56-64

Phar’on rejects Saydna Musa’s message and two signs. In order to
continue to foster enmity between Saydna Musa and the chiefs of
his own people, Phar’on tells them Saydna Musa is only a sorcerer
who is trying to take their land. Phar’on challenges Saydna Musa
to a battle against his sorcerers. Phar’on withdraws for a short
time and then returns with many sorcerers. The sorcerers after
seeing Saydna Musa and Haron said to Phar’on, “These are surely
two sorcerers who would drive you out from your land by their
enchantment (magic), and destroy your traditions.”
Question: Why does Phara’on reject the signs when they are
clear?
Answer: Look back at ayah 63 for review. Ask your friend to look
at Surrat Al Baqarah (2):170. Discuss how Phar’on and his chiefs
were willing to reject the Guidance and Signs of Allah for their
traditions. State we too must be careful not to sacrifice truth for
tradition. Do not push on this point. Let the Quran do most of the
talking.
3 ways Phar’on and the chiefs sought to suppress the guidance
• Accuses them of shaming their ancestors
• Accuses them of trying to take their land
• Accuses them of trying to destroy their traditions
Ask your friends to read and summarize Surrat a’TaHa (20): 65-76
Summary-Saydna Musa battles the Enchanters 20:65-76
The sorcerers asked, “Will you throw down or shall we?” Saydna
Musa answers, “you throw down!” The sorcerers made their staffs
and ropes to appear as moving snakes. Saydna Musa was afraid
but Allah comforted him and commanded him to throw his staff.
It became a serpent and swallowed up their devices. Upon seeing
such powerful signs the “sorcerers prostrated themselves crying:
We believe in the God of Haron and Saydna Musa.” Pharaoh
enraged from their comments shouts, “you dare believe in him
before I give you permission? This man[Saydna Musa] must be
your master who taught you witchcraft.” Phar’on then threatened
to punish them with horrible torture and crucifixion. The sorcerers
then replied, “We cannot have greater faith in you than in the
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signs of which we have witnessed and in Him who has created us.
Therefore do your worst; you can punish us only in this present
life. We have put our faith in our Lord so that he might forgive us
our faults (khaTeeah)…”
Question: How do the sorcerers respond?
Answer: Just as Saydna Ibrahim

• Believed (70)
• Submitted (72)
• Asked for and took the provision of mercy(73)
Note the similarity of the sorcerers and Saydna Ibrahim. The same
thing that made a prophet righteous made unbelieving enchanters
righteous. In Surrat Al-A’raf (7):125-126 we see what else the
enchanters said, if you cause us to die, allow us to die as Muslims
(those who are completely submitted to Allah’s will).
They continue in ayya 74 warning the Phar’on. Phar’on is seen

here as an unbeliever or as one who rejects Allah’s guidance and
signs. The unbeliever may or may not reject the power of Allah
behind the sign but rather he refuses to believe, summit and
accept the provision of Allah’s mercy. Here Phar’on does both.
Support text: (if needed) 7:9, 36, and 40
Transition Question: So what are the “Great Signs?”
Answer: The Great Signs are the ten plagues and the blood of the
Passover lamb (which is the greatest). Reiterate that the Quran
over and over again exhorts us to pay attention to the signs
because the signs authenticate the guidance, and these are not
just signs but the “Great Signs”. (20:23)
Note: The Quran and Taurat might seem to initially disagree on

the number of plagues. This is not problematic however. The
Quran simply combines the death of the cattle and the death of
the first born as one sign (wide spread death) where as in the
Taurat they are stated separately.
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Invite your friend to read with you from Surrat Bani Isra’il (17):101
and Surrat Al A’raaf (7):133. In Surrat Bani Isra’il the ayya
describes the number of plagues as 9. In Surrat Al A’raaf there is a
description of some of the plagues although the list is not
exhaustive. Niether the Quran nor the Taurat count Saydna
Musa’s hand becoming white and his rod turning to a serpent
among these particular signs.
The first two signs were enough for the enchanters to believe.
Phara’on still did not acknowledge Allah’s guidance so He then
sent “The Great Signs.”
Question: What do you think was the greatest of the Great Signs?
The Taurat not only gives us many details on the ten great signs
but also says which one is greatest.
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Study Nine Ask your friend to read Exodus 1:1-2:10 and summarize.
Summary-Phar’on’s plot
Biblical Texts
Exodus 1:1-2:10
Bani Isra’il came to Egypt as a 70 member family, Saydna Yusef’s
Key Principles family, to escape a great famine in the land. Now many years later
• The Great Signs teach they have become the great nation Allah promised Saydna Ibrahim
judgment and mercy.
with nearly 2 million members. A new pharaoh comes to power
• The Great Signs prove the
provision of mercy will who did not know Saydna Yusef (9).
come through sacrifice.
The new phar’on saw Bani Isra’il as a threat and plotted against
Definitions
them.
Deliver- To rescue or preserve
• Make them slaves
Plague- A calamity • Make midwives kill the Hebrew baby boys
• Make Egyptians kill the Hebrew baby boys
Memorial- that which keeps alive
(Saydna Musa escaped)
the memory of someone or
something
Despite all of these plans, Bani Isra’il grew and multiplied.
Key Question Note: Exodus 1 and 2 depict the helpless situation of Bani Isra’il.
What is the true meaning of the The people were bound. It also shows Saydna Musa being
greatest of The Great Signs?
delivered. His name even means one who was delivered (2:10).
Allah delivered him so that he would one day deliver his people.
It is not necessary to read all seven chapters about the plagues

from Exodus. If they are interested, however, allow them to read.
Each of the plagues was a specific attack on a specific false god the
Egyptians worshiped. With each of the Great Signs Allah showed
the Egyptian people that He is the only true God.
Ten Signs/Plagues Reference False god

Water to blood (7:20) Hapi, the father of gods, his symbol
is running water, oldest of all gods
Frogs (8:6) Heqt, the god of resurrection, head
of a frog
Lice (8:17) Hathor, the goddess of joy and love,
she was protector of all women
Flies (8:24) Shu, the god of air, maintained
order and calm in the sky
Livestock (9:6) Apis, the god of fertility, shape of a
diseased cow
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Boils (9:10) Sekhmet, the goddess of war,
protector of good, destroyer of evil
Hail (9:23) Geb, the god of rich soil
Locusts (10:13) Serapis, the god of vegetation and

death
Darkness (10:22) Ra, the sun god
Death of the first (12:29) Phar’on and his oldest son both
born considered gods
-all gods of Egypt (12:12)
Blood of the lamb (12:13)
With each sign the Phar’on rejects, the severity of the plague
increases. Both are considered wholesale death. The first signs
are signs of judgment, or plagues. The last and greatest of the
Great Signs is a sign of deliverance including both judgment and
mercy.
Summary- The Great Sign of Deliverance-Exodus 11:1–12:36
Restored honor 11:1-10

Allah tells Saydna Musa that after the last plague Phar’on will let
Bani Isra’il go. Allah restores their honor by commanding them to
take articles of silver and gold from all of their neighbors. And
because of these Great Signs Saydna Musa and Bani Isra’il were
seen as great in the land. Allah is making a distinction between
the Egypt and Bani Isra’il. Here Egypt is a sign representing all
unbelievers and Bani Isra’il is a sign representing all believers. The
people who take the guidance will have peace but those who do
not will have judgment. As with the previous signs of judgment,
Allah first reveals his plans to Saydna Musa. This time the
judgment is indeed great. The last plague was the death of the
first-born in every family of Egypt, even Phar’on’s first-born. Allah
also tells Saydna Musa that Phar’on’s heart will be hardened and
he will not submit. However, after his son is killed, Phar’on will let
the people go.
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Instructions given 12:1-10
Because this sign is so important and momentous, before Allah
gives it He wants to establish a memorial feast for it. The people
must remember Allah so he sets it on their calendar.
Example: The salat is a type of memorial to help the Muslim

remember Allah and his great need for Allah’s guidance and
mercy.
Remind your friend of the importance of receiving/taking. Saydna

Adam, Saydna Noah, and Saydna Ibrahim all received the mercy
Allah offered. Notice, however, in all three accounts the mercy did
them no good until they took it. Remind them of Surat Al An’am
(6):99 and 141. Allah sends down bountiful provisions but the
people remain hungry until they eat. In verses 3-7 the word take is
used four times. Allah is once again teaching us judgment is
coming but mercy is available for those who will take it.
The people are told specifically what to sacrifice, a spotless lamb in
its first year. Any flaw would render it unfit to represent a pure,
wholesome sacrifice given to Allah. In v.7 Bani Isra’il is told to put
some of the blood from the lamb on the doorposts of their houses.
Faith Required 12:11-13

Even before the sign authenticated the guidance the people acted
in obedience. This was also required of Saydna Musa getting on
the Ark before the rain came. Every person was required to be
fully dressed, with his sandals on his feet and staff in his hand. This
was to indicate that he was fully convinced that God was going to
deliver him that very night. While eating the meal as a family or
nation demonstrated their faith as a community, this act
demonstrated each individuals personal faith and trust in Allah’s
promises. Allah says this is a sign so that no one will miss it or be
in doubt of its importance. The sign is not the lamb, but the blood
of the lamb. The blood represents the life of the lamb. The great
judgment was coming for both the Egyptians and Hebrews.
Something had to die from each household, if not the lamb, then
the first born son.
Question: So what is the greatest of the Great Signs?
The sign of the blood is mentioned in the Quran (7:133). It is the

greatest of the Great Signs.
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Question: Why is sacrifice so important? What does it teach us?
Answer: This is a rhetorical question. Answer before they do.
Key Point: As Saydna Ibrahim’s son was bound on the alter Bani
Isra’il is bound in slavery. This is a depiction of how every man is
bound by the evil inclinations in his heart. Just as a Ram was
sacrificed for the ransom of Saydna Ibrahim’s son (Genesis 22:13),
the lamb must be sacrificed for the freedom of Bani Isra’il’s sons.
Exodus 12:14-20
This is not necessary for our discussion but let them read it and
quickly note that this is a reminder to remember the signs of Allah.
Exodus 21-36
These verses will strengthen the point you just made. In verse 21
we see Saydna Musa encouraging the elders to “pick out and take”
a lamb. Previously the instructions were given. Now it is time to
follow those instructions. When Saydna Musa said “pick out” it
means to choose the very best. The word “take” is used again.
The people would go into the house, put the blood on the
doorposts and over the door, and stay inside the house. The lamb,
like Allah closing the door of the Fulk and “malabis a’ taqwah”, is
the provision and protection of Allah. (22-23)
The people were commanded to observe this true sign as well as

teach their children the true meaning of the sign. (26)
Questions: What is the true meaning of this Great Sign?
Answer: Allah provides mercy through blood sacrifices. That blood

sacrifice delivers us from the schemes of Iblis and the evil
inclinations we are bound by, just as the blood of the lamb
delivered Bani Isra’il from the oppression of Phar’on and the bonds
of slavery.
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Study Ten
Begin by briefly reviewing the messages the prophets have
Quranic Text brought at this point. Saydna Adam and Saydna Noah showed us
Al An’am (6):84 that because of our enemy, Iblis, and our evil inclinations, we
Al Baqarah (2):251 cannot cover our own shame but must receive Allah’s mercy for
Al Nisa (4):163
Bani Isra’il (17):55 inner righteousness or taqwa. Without Allah’s mercy we cannot
enter Malakut Allah. Allah sends hudaa/guidance through the
Supporting Quranic Text prophets to show us how to be righteous and take the mercy Allah
Saad (38):26 offers us. Habil, Saydna Ibrahim, and Saydna Musa show us that,
Al Saba (34):10
in order, to become righteous and walk the Surrat Al Mustaqim,
Biblical Text we must believe, submit and receive the provision of mercy Allah
2 Samuel 17:8-17 sends. We also see that provision of mercy comes through
Psalm 45 sacrifice.
Psalm 22
Key Principles: Then open the Quran to Surrat Al An’am (6):84. Read it together.
The Seed is Here Saydna Daud is numbered among the prophets as having
• Howa’s descendant received guidance or hudaa, from Allah.
• Saydna Daud’s
descendant
Then ask them to read from Surrat Al Baqarah (2):251. Here
• A coming victorious King
whose throne is Saydna Daud obeys Allah’s guidance and kills Goliath, Jaalut,
established forever by defeating his army. Allah grants him a kingdom, wisdom and
Allah knowledge. This wisdom and knowledge is from Allah and it is
specifically of things Allah wills.
Definitions:
Messiah- one anointed with oil
symbolizing the reception of the Question: So what do you think the special knowledge Allah gave
Holy Spirit enabling him to do the Saydna Daud is?
task Allah has given him
Answer: Discuss their thoughts. Then go to Surrat Al Nisa (4):163.
Prophecy- Speaking forth the mind
and counsel of Allah. It is also This special knowledge is the Zabur which contained:
called foretelling. • Praises of Allah
• Words of wisdom
Foreshadow- To provide clues for
• Prophecies
the reader to be able to predict
what might occur later in the story
Question: What is prophecy?
Key Question:
1. What special knowledge Answer: Speaking forth the mind and counsel of Allah. It is also
did Allah give Saydna
Daud?
called foretelling. So the Zabur is made up of praises, words of
2. Who is the Victorious wisdom and prophecies.
King?
Moving on to Surrat Bani Isra’il (17):55, have them read it in Arabic
as you follow along in English. Comment that some prophets
came with more revelation than others. Specifically Saydna Daud
is mentioned in this text as one coming with a great revelation, the
Zabur. Let’s look at why the Zabur is so special.
Read II Samuel 7:8-17. These verses take place sometime after

Saydna Daud has killed Jaalut and Allah is giving him a promise.
Saydna Daud
Summary:
(8-11) Promises to Saydna Daud to be fulfilled during his lifetime.
• A great name
• Appointed a place for Bani Isra’il
• Rest from enemies
(12-17) Promises to Saydna Daud to be fulfilled after his death.

• A son to sit on the national throne
Allah would oversee him
Allah would discipline him
Allah would give him mercy
• A throne established forever
Through a descendant from his body
Ask your friend to summarize and discuss what they think.

Foreshadowing provides clues for the reader to be able to predict
what might occur later in the story. In this text Allah is making
promises to Saydna Daud in reference to his son, Solimaan and
those who would come after him, in a temporal sense. However,
He is also talking about something deeper, foreshadowing
something to come. Twice in the text (vs. 13 and 16) Allah
promises to “establish his throne forever” through Saydna Daud’s
seed. We see from these verses that this scripture is talking about
an heir on two levels. First, it refers to all of Saydna Daud’s
descendants. Second, it is speaking of one specific descendant.
Allah’s relationship with Saydna Daud’s descendants as a whole is
a picture or ayya/sign of Allah’s relationship with one very special
descendant of his. At this point go back and review the prophecy
given in Genesis 3:15 of a seed of the woman who would come
and restore humanity’s honor. This is the very first prophecy ever
mentioned.
So at this point we know that this seed is:

• An heir of Howa
• An heir of Saydna Daud
Another reason the Zabur is so special is specifically because of the

many other prophecies concerning this promised “seed.” Let’s
look at some of these and see further this special knowledge of
“what Allah willed”(2:251). Read of few of the ayyat from the
Zabur. Begin in Psalm 45:1-9. This chapter is a song of praise to
Allah and prophecy concerning the seed, which would come and
establish the throne forever (vs 6). (Remember 2 Sam) In this
poem, the
Saydna Daud
“seed” is the “King,” “Mighty One,” and the “Anointed One.” This
King will triumph over his enemies. This King will love
righteousness and hate wickedness. He has a righteous authority
from Allah that will not end.
Move to Psalm 2. Read and Summarize. The nations and rulers of

the Earth will plot against this King to overthrow him. However,
since Allah has established his throne forever, their plots are in
vain. In verse six we see the King will rule from Jerusalem, “Zion.”
This affirms the King here as the seed of Saydna Daud. He will
triumph over all his enemies and Allah will give him all the nations.
In verse 7 we are reminded of the promise Allah gave to Saydna
Daud when He said that He would be like a Father to his
descendants. Here Allah says it even more strongly by referring to
the closeness of the relationship between He and this King says,
“You are My Son, Today I have begotten you.” In the original
language the word begotten means adopted and implies no
physical or biological relationship at all. Because the King is also a
son, Allah gives him an inheritance, the nations. He will be King of
the World, Khalifat Allah.
Question: Who do you think is this Victorious King of the World?
Answer: Let’s look in Psalm 2:2 and 45:7 where he is called the
Anointed One. Because of these ayyat and many more like them,
the Jews came to call this victorious king who would come from
the seed of Saydna Daud, the Annointed One or Al Massieh.
Messiah refers to one anointed with oil symbolizing the reception
of the Holy Spirit enabling him to do the task Allah has given him.
For example, kings, priests and prophets were often anointed in
the Taurat. However, this Messiah who was to come would have
an everlasting kingdom.
When you read the following verses have your friend, as always,
read them in Arabic and you follow along in English.
Surrat Al Imran (3):45 Jesus is the Messiah

Surrat Al Baqarah(2):87 Jesus is strengthened by the Holy Spirit
Surrat Al Baqarah (2):253 Jesus is exalted above other prophets
and strengthened by the Holy Spirit
Surrat Al Ma’idah (5):110 Jesus is strengthened by the Holy Spirit
Matthew 1:1- Jesus is the son of David
Matthew 1:17-Jesus is the son of David
Luke 1:31-33- Allah will give him the throne of David, his father
and his kingdom will never end.
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Study Eleven
Quranic Text The last time we studied we saw that Allah gave Saydna Daud the
Surrat Al Amran(3):45 Zabur and in it special knowledge of a victorious king who would
Al Ahzaab(33):69
come from the line of Saydna Daud and have an everlasting
Biblical Text kingdom. The Victorious King is also called the Anointed One and
Psalm 22 thus given the name Al Massieh. In day two we will see that like
Isaiah 53:1-12 Saydna Ibrahim , the Victorious King will be tested. If he succeeds
Matt 27:27-46
he will be given a kingdom, restore honor to humanity and dispose
of our shame.
Definitions:
Wajeh- the most noble one who Tell your friend that in Psalm 22 we see how Al Massieh is tested.
helps to reconcile two parties Let your friend read Psalm 22.
Key Points: Question: How does the Zabur say the King will be tested?
The seed
• Will be tested by Allah, Summary: This is a prophecy concerning the physical, mental and
suffer, and be victorious.
emotional pain while being tested by Allah. He submits unto
• Will be the corban, saving
his people from their death and restores the honor of humanity that Saydna Adam lost.
sins/shame. Specific details foretold:
• The wajeh in this life and (1-2) Here the Victorious King is being tested and is surrounded by
the life to come. his enemy who are hurting him terribly. He calls out to Allah
asking for help but feels abandoned by Allah.
Key Question:
(3-5) Although he feels abandoned he does not give into this
1. How does the Zabur say emotion but praises the truth of who Allah is saying that Allah is
the King will be tested? faithful and has proven himself faithful to his forefathers.
2. Why is the Victorious King (6-8) These verses are not how he sees himself but how the
tested?
people see him. He feels the scorn of his enemy. They taunt and
ridicule him. Point out verse 8 again. The enemy says that if he
really is Allah’s Anointed One, wouldn’t Allah save him?
(9-13) Although the enemy is surrounding him like a lion or
powerful bull about to attack, he praises Allah confidently in the
midst of the test. In essence he is saying Allah, you are the only
one who can help me and you are the only one I trust.
(14-18) These verses describe graphically the immense physical
pain of the test. His vitality, strength and courage have left him. It
is a very specific foretelling of Al Massieh’s crucifixion.
(19-31) Again we see the depth of the trust Al Massieh had for
Allah even in the midst of great testing. These verses are a song
of praise.
After reading this, read from the Matt 27:27-46

Remind your friend that this prophecy came a thousand years (28
generations) before Saydna Isa was born. Use Matt 27:27-46 to
point back to the prophecy in Psalms.
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My God, My God, why have You forsaken Psalm 22:1 Matt 27:46
Me?
I am. . .a reproach of men Psalm 22:6 Matt 27:39-44
He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Psalm 22:8 Matt 27:43
him. Let Him deliver him since He
delights in him!
They pierced my hands and feet Psalm 22:16 Matt 27:16
They divided My garments among them, Psalm 22:18 Matt 27:35
And for My clothing they cast lots.
Note: Crucifixion carried out by the Roman government in the

time of Saydna Isa was considered the most shameful and
disgraceful way to die. The goal of Roman crucifixion was not just
to kill the criminal, but also to mutilate and dishonor the body of
the condemned.
Specific details: The length of time required to reach death could

range from a matter of hours to a number of days, depending on
exact methods, the prior health of the condemned and
environmental circumstances. Death could result from any
combination of causes, including blood loss, shock from trauma or
blood loss (hypovolemic), or bacterial infection (sepsis), caused by
the scourging that preceded the crucifixion, asphyxiation, or by
the process of being nailed itself, or eventual dehydration.
Normally, death from crucifixion was a combination of all of these.
Psalm 22:14-16 provide a vivid description of what the crucifixion

itself looked like for Al Massieh.
• “Bones out of joint” describes the weight of his body
pulling his shoulders out of their sockets.
• “My heart is like wax melting within me” describes the
pain he felt in his chest as he struggled to breathe.
• “My tongue clings to my jaw” describes the dehydration
he was experiencing.
• “They pierce my hands and feet” describes how they
bound him to the cross.
• “The congregation of the wicked has enclosed me. . .
surrounded me” describes the team of Roman soldiers
torturing the condemned with the Jews watching.
• “Dividing my garments” describes the manner in which he
was hung (naked) and the depth of his humiliation.
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Question: Why would Allah allow the Anointed One to undergo

such a humiliating and painful trial?
Answer: Again, the answer to this question is found in prophecy

concerning the Victorious King that was written nearly 800 years
before he was born.
Ask your friend to read with you Isaiah 53:1-12. Let him read
aloud in Arabic as you follow along in English. In light of all we’ve
discovered about Al Masseih it should be easy for your friend to
see that these verses relate to him. If they do not see it however,
ask them who it is. Let them discover it themselves. After you
read these verses allow your friend to summarize.
(1-3) Despite all the prophecy given about Al Massieh some will
still not believe or follow him. Specifically, the Jews. In verse one,
“the arm of the Lord” means Allah will reveal his strength and
restore honor to Al Massieh, who is despised by men.
(4-12) Al Massieh did not suffer for his own sin but “for the
transgressions of My people.”(8) Though he was seen as one
cursed by Allah, it was the sin of the people which cursed him.(4)
He was innocent and without shame (9) yet at Allah’s will he
submitted unto death. (7-10) Allah rewards him with a great
reward.
Question: Ask again, why did Allah allow the Anointed One to
undergo such a humiliating and painful trial?
Answer: The answer is found in the phrase, “on him.” It is used 10

times in verses 4-12.
Question: What was put “on him?”
Answer: Take your time. Go through the verses and encourage

your friend to list all the different answers. Some include: griefs,
sorrows, sickness, affliction, wounds, transgressions, iniquity, sin,
judgments. . .
Key Point: All these things point to the disobedience and shame of
man and his inability to cover his own disobedience and shame.
So Allah made Al Massieh an offering (10) so that he would justify
many and bear their iniquities.(11) He is the Passover Lamb
spoken of in the great sign of deliverance.
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Read and discuss Surrat Al Amran(3):45 with your friend. Focus on
the latter part of the ayya which reads, “whose name is Messiah,
Iesa, son of Maryam, worthy of regard in this life and in the life to
come, and of those who are closest to Allah.” The Arabic word,
wajeh, means nobility, prestige, and superiority. This phrase is
used only of Saydna Musa in reference to “in this world” in Al
Ahzaab 33:69. He was called the wajeh because he was the
superior one among Bani Isra’il and reconciled them back to Allah.
Note: Tell the story from Exodus 32:5-14. Point out how Saydna
Musa interceded for Bani Isra’il and reconciled them back to Allah.
Draw it back to the definition of a “wajeh” and add that, for the
same reasons Saydna Isa was called the” wajeh”, “in this life and in
the life to come.”
• Since this phrase is only used of him, he is the most noble
and closest to Allah. He is the great and victorious King.
• Also, “wajeh” is used to depict a family representative.
The “wajeh” of a family is the best (not possessing offense)
and represents the core values of the family. If there is a
dispute between two parties in the family they call on the
“wajeh” to mediate between the two and bring about
reconciliation. An example of this is the “jaahah”. The
“jaahah” is a custom where the groom takes the “wajeh”
to the bride-to-be’s family and the “wajeh” actually is the
one to ask for the bride’s hand on behalf of the groom.
• “Wajjeh” is also a derivative of the verb “to turn ie one’s
face.” The idea that Saydna Isa is turning our face away
from our shame and evil inclinations (Qabil) and back to
look at Allah.
Conclusion: We see that Saydna Isa is the Victorious King and that
through his sufferings he has reconciled man to Allah. Through
these last three studies we see a portrait of Al Massieh having two
faces. First, he is the Victorious King. Second, he is the spotless
Lamb of God.
Two Witnesses (1) 43
Study Twelve Saydna Yunus

Quranic Text In Islamic tradition when an accusation is made against someone,
Al Inbiya 21:86-87, there must be at least two witnesses to prove or disprove its
Al Saffat(37):139-148
Al Qalam(68):48-50
validity (not all cases). The Prophets have foretold Saydna Isa to
be the Victorious King, Al Messiah. But, there are still many more
Biblical Text prophecies concerning Al Messiah. There are nearly 3,000
Yunus 1-4 prophecies that cover all the aspects of Saydna Isa’s life from his
Mata 12:38-42
birth, childhood, ministry, death, resurrection, reign, and second
Key Principles
coming.
• Allah is just and always
punishes sin.
Invite your friend to look at two more Prophets that speak
• Allah desires to deliver concerning the Anointed One, Al Messiah. These two witnesses
humanity. confirm that, indeed, this Victorious King would suffer a painful
• Allah will punish Al trial, but would overcome, restore humanity’s honor, and remove
Massieh in place of
man’s shame.
humanity.
Invite them to read Surrah Al Inbiya(21):87-88

Key Questions
1. What was the sign of
Summary: “Thul nun” means “lord of the big fish” in Arabic and is
Saydna Yunus?
simply another name for Saydna Yunus. Saydna Yunus is seen as
2. Why would Saydna Isa be leaving angry. Allah disciplines him for leaving angry with heavy
punished? affliction that causes Saydna Yunus to confess he is one of the
“Thalimeen,” or those who disobey Allah intentionally. Much like
the other Prophets, he has willfully chosen not to submit to Allah’s
will.
Why and how did Saydna Yunus disobey Allah’s will?
Read Surrah Al Saffat(37):139-148 and Surrat Al Qalam(68):48-50

Summary: Saydna Yunus is indeed a prophet sent to a people but
chooses not to obey and flees on a wayward ship. He is thrown
from the ship by the crew and a big fish comes and swallows him.
Ayya 142 tells us Saydna Yunus was to blame for this affliction that
had come upon him. But, because he repented and glorified Allah,
the big fish spit him upon the shore. After Saydna Yunus shares
with the people, they believe. Saydna Yunus is still struggling with
his anger toward the people, Allah sends a gourd to grow up
beside him. The gourd is a sign from Him to teach Saydna Yunus
that Allah knows best and is compassionate.
Saydna Yunus
Can I share with you the story from the Taurat Jonah 1-4? (The
story in the Taurat is quite large numbering 46 ayyas and is
surprisingly detailed)
Note: Because Saydna Yunus is seen in such a negative light in the

Taurat it might be best to simply tell an abridged version of the
story, softening the text. Use the book of Yunus to fill in the
summary of the Quranic text. For example: What people was he
going to? Why was Saydna Yunus angry with the people? Why did
the sailors cast him off the ship? What was the sign of the big
Fish? What was the sign of the gourd? And why did Allah send
Saydna Yunus to a pagan people when Isra’il was committing some
of the same offenses?
Sample Story telling of Saydna Yunus in the Taurat:
Saydna Yunus was a prophet during the reign of Jeroboam II, King
of Isra’il. At this time Isra’il had been given peace and expanded
her borders back to the days of King Solimaan. But, while her
borders were growing and economy prospering the nation of Isra’il
began to forget Allah. The land once again filled with idolatry and
injustice. So Allah rose up a prophet and sent him to a land
outside of Isra’il. Yes, this prophet is Saydna Yunus, and yes, Allah
is not sending him to his own people but to the Assyrians. Allah’s
ways are often mysterious, but for those who will carefully listen
He will show his intentions. The Assyrians were a violent and
pagan people who worshiped other gods beside Allah. History
tells us they worshiped the fish god Dagon and the fish goddess
Nanshe. Because of the great shame of this nation Allah is sending
Saydna Yunus to tell the Assyrians “from the greatest of their
cities, Nineveh,” judgment will come in forty days unless you
repent. Saydna Yunus knows Allah to be merciful and
compassionate. Fearing Allah would forgive the Assyrians, he
leaves on a ship to Tarsus going far away from the city of Nineveh.
Saydna Yunus loved his nation and wanted Allah’s blessings and
mercies for Isra’il alone. He was angry because he was afraid
these wicked pagans would repent from their shame, while Isra’il
who had received many prophets from its inception had rejected
them and continued in sin. That Allah would finally, reject Isra’il
and accept her gentile enemy, the Assyrians (ex. Qabil and Habil)
Saydna Yunus
compelled him to run far as he could from Nineveh. But, Allaho
Akbar, would not allow Saydna Yunus to escape or avert the
sovereign plan of Allah. Allah causes a violent storm to toss the
ship to and fro threatening to break it and send it to the bottom of
the ocean. The ship’s crew, fearing for their lives, believe it is
someone on board that has angered a god and this god has
brought this terrible storm on them. They cast lots hoping that
this angry god will be merciful and show them who is responsible
for his wrath. The lot falls to Saydna Yunus and he tells them what
has happened and that they must throw him overboard, in order
to save themselves. Reluctantly, after trying every other solution
possible the crew threw him overboard. As soon as Saydna Yunus
is expelled from the ship the sea calms and a big fish swallows the
prophet. He spends three days and three nights in the belly of the
big fish. After three nights he repents and confesses to have been
one of the wrong doers and glorifies Allah. So Allah spoke to the
big fish and it spit him upon dry ground. Saydna Yunus travels
throughout the city of Nineveh and preaches, “forty days and the
one true God will bring judgment.” The people repent and believe.
Fearing the punishment of Allah, the king of Nineveh orders the
people to fast and wear sack clothes to demonstrate before Allah
that he alone is God and they submit to his will. Saydna Yunus is
still angry so Allah sends a gourd to give him shade from the hot
sun. The next day Allah causes a worm to kill the gourd which
gave Saydna Yunus shade. Allah says to Saydna Yunus, ”You
mourn for this plant for which you have not labored, nor made it
grow, which came up in the night and perished in the night. Why
should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than
one hundred and twenty thousand persons that cannot tell their
right hand from their left.”
There are two signs given in Al Quran and the Taurat to Jonah, the
great fish and the gourd.
Question: What is Allah teaching through these two signs?
Answer: The sign of the big fish teaches that Allah is holy and
therefore will always punish sin. There is no way to escape Allah’s
punishment. Through the sign of the gourd Allah teaches that He
is always compassionate. Allah is ready to cover our shame and
Saydna Yunus
protect us from the punishment of hell, just as the gourd covered
Saydna Yunus and protected him from the heat of the sun.
Transitional Sentence: Saydna Isa mentions the sign of Jonah in
the Injil in Mata 12:38-42.
Ask your friend to read these verses. Follow along with him. Ask
your friend to summarize these verses
Question: Why do you think the people are asking Saydna Isa for a
miraculous sign?
Answer: When the Pharisees or religious leaders ask for a sign,

Saydna Isa harshly rebukes them, calling them an evil and
adulterous generation. They are looking for a reason not to
believe. They did not want to believe. Saydna Isa had raised the
dead, cast out demons and healed many in front of them already
and yet they asked for more. Many prophets and signs were given
to Bani Isra’il but they rejected them and asked for more.
However, pagan nations, like the Assyrians of Nineveh were given
one sign and one reluctant messenger and yet they repentant and
submitted to the will of Allah. Saydna Isa was calling the religious
leaders “hard hearted people,” like Phar’on. He said Allah would
only give them one last sign, the sign of Saydna Yunus.
Question: So, in verse 39, what was the sign of Saydna Yunus the
Prophet?
Answer: Allah will always punish sin but is also compassionate and
desires to deliver people from punishment, if they repent and
submit. Saydna Isa prophesied that Allah’s will was for him to go
into the belly of the earth for three days and return, just as Saydna
Yunus went into the belly of the big fish for three days.
It is obvious that Saydna Yunus was swallowed by the big fish

because of his disobedience to Allah’s will however in Surrat
Maryam (19):19 it says that Saydna Isa was without sin.
Question: So why would Saydna Isa be punished?
Allah will deliver Saydna Isa just as he delivered Saydna Yunus.

The difference is that while Saydna Yunus was being punished for
his sins, Saydna Isa, like we saw in Isaiah, was taking the
punishment for the sins of man.
Saydna Yunus
Question: Who is this one greater than Saydna Yunus and Saydna
Solimon()?
Answer: The son of man was a title Saydna Isa used to identify
himself as Al Massieh. He is claiming his lineage to Saydna Daud
and his throne as the Victorious King. In the history of Bani Isra’il
Saydna Daud was the greatest king, however, the kingdom was
larger and more prosperous during his son, Solimon’s, reign. As he
spoke he was pointing to himself as being greater than Solimon in
all his splendor and glory.
Therefore, the sign of Saydna Yunis was a witness that Saydna Isa
was the Victorious King who would die, taking his people’s
punishment, and live again, restoring the honor of humanity.
Study Thirteen Saydna Yahiya

Quranic Texts The sign of Saydna Yunis was a witness that Saydna Isa was the
Al ‘Imraan(3):38-39
Maryam(19):7-15
Victorious King who would die taking his people’s punishment and
Al Anbiyaa(21):89-91 live again restoring the honor of humanity. Saydna Yahiya was
also witness to Saydna Isa’s claims of his own identity. Read the
Supporting Texts
Al Baqarah(2):138 following Quranic verses with your friend. Make a list from these
Al Nahl(16):102 verses of all the characteristics given of Saydna Yahiya.
Yusuf(12):87
Biblical Texts Al ‘Imraan(3):38-39 He is described as one who would confirm

Mata 3:1-17 truth, lead the people, take a vow of extreme devotion to Allah
John 1:29-30
(celibacy), be a Prophet, and continue in righteousness.
Supporting Texts Maryam (19):7-15 Allah sends word to Zacharias the priest that he
Psalm 2:7
Isaiah 53:7
shall be given a son, who is without equal of any who has come
before him. Allah says, I will give him revelation and wisdom when
Key Principles only a child. That he shall be a boy who walks in purity and
Saydna Isa is Al Massieh
• the Victorious King righteousness before his parents and his Lord.
• the Lamb that takes away
the shame of humanity.
Al Anbiyaa(21):89-91 Allah says that this son will be a “sign to the
nations”.
Definitions
Repent-to return to a state of Question: Why was Saydna Yahiya so special?
obedience; change of mind
Question: How was he a sign for all the nations?
Kingdom of Allah-
-spiritually-Allah’s rule and reign in
the lives of believers Transitional Sentence: Obviously, this is a special Prophet. The
-physically-Allah’s Kingdom in the Quran describes Saydna Yahiya in ways it describes few other
life to come
Prophets but little is mentioned about what he actually did. Both
Holy Spirit-the presence of Allah the Taurat and the Injiil speak about what this great Prophet
which guides and strengthens
actually did. And I believe by reading these accounts we will be
believers
able to answer the question, why was he so special and how is he
Key Questions a sign for the nations?
1. What are two things the
Quran says the Holy Spirit Summary Mata 3:1-17
does?
2. Why was Saydna Yahiya 1-6 The Person of Saydna Yahiya
so special/how was he a
Saydna Yahiya lived and carried out his ministry in the deserts west
sign for all the nations?
of the Dead Sea. His message in verse 2 was simple, “Repent for
the kingdom of heaven is near.” The first part of this message we
saw when we studied Saydna Adam and he repented and returned
(taaba) to Allah. The other part of the message gives the reason
for the prescribed repentance and shows the Kingdom of Allah as
Allah’s rule and reign in the present life of believers. It is
understood in a spiritual sense, but we know one day we will enjoy
Saydna Yahiya
it as a physical reality (after the day of resurrection). In verse four
Saydna Yahiya comes not preaching in the temple with the
garments of the religious leaders, but the desert with ordinary
clothes. His dress and diet are just a few ways Saydna Yahiya has
set himself apart from the religious leaders who lead the people
astray. His way of life was also an indicator of the self denial and
complete devotion to Allah Saydna Yahiya taught. In verse six it
says they were “baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their
sins.” The word “baptized” here means to immerse. It is a symbol
of one being completely immersed in Allah’s will, submitted to
Allah.
In Surrat Al Baqarah(2):138 we see a very clear picture of baptism.

The verse says, “We take Allah’s colour, and who is better than
Allah at colouring, and we are His worshippers.” The Arabic here
for colour is “Subgha”. It literally means to change the color of a
cloth by immersing it in dye. The cloth goes in one color, but is
changed by the dye and comes out a different, more beautiful
color. In the same way, when one is immersed in Allah’s will
he/she is changed and walks away a different, more beautiful
worshipper of Allah. “To confess” literally means to “speak the
same” or “agree” with Allah. His message is telling them they
must agree with Allah that only his mercy can save them from
their own evil inclinations. The peoples heart attitude must
declare, “Allah, I am wrong and only You can save me.”
7-12 The Message of Saydna Yahiya

Saydna Yahiya was calling the people to turn away from this
insincere lifestyle that focused on the outward appearances and
ignored the true issues of the heart. The message is, “Turn away
and submit to the authority of Allah. The religious leaders are
leading you away from the straight path.” The Jews in the days of
Saydna Yahiya are much like the people of today. They use
religion as a label and a way to appease their conscience. The
Jews were not truly seeking after Allah but merely going through
the motions.
Question: What do the Pharisees trust in to save them?

Saydna Yahiya
Answer: In verses 8-10 Saydna Yahiya strengthens his message by
adding the result of their actions. If they repent their lives will
change. If they do not repent and continue to trust in their family
connections and traditions, then Allah will punish them severely.
In verse 9 Saydna Yahiya tells the leaders, “Do not think to say to
yourselves, ‘We have Ibrahim as our father.’ For I say to you that
Allah is able to raise up children to Ibrahim from these stones.” In
essence he is saying your family and religion will not protect you
from Allah’s punishment. Phara’on led his people away from the
straight path in the days of Saydna Musa by offering them many
gods. However, here we see the other side of the same coin. Even
with a heritage as good and righteous as Saydna Ibrahim, Allah
says man cannot rely on another’s faith. Just as Saydna Noah’s son
was not able to rely on his father’s faith.
Question: Why did Allah say Saydna Ibrahim was righteous?
Answer: From Surrat Al Safaat (37) we saw that:

• He believed Allah (111)
• He submitted to Allah (103)
• He receive the mercy Allah gave through sacrifice(107)
Even though being a descendant of Saydna Ibrahim must have

been an honored position, Allah did not honor the Pharisees
because they did not believe Allah, submit to Him alone, and
receive the mercy Allah gave.
In verse 11 Saydna Yahiya compares himself and his baptism to

one coming after him and that One’s baptism. He says clearly that
the one coming after him is greater and mightier than him. In
contrasting their baptisms, the baptism of water (Saydna Yahiya) is
a symbol of immersion in Allah’s will that brings purification, while
the baptism of the One to Come (Saydna Isa) is called a baptism of
the Holy Spirit and fire. Those who repent will be immersed in the
Holy Spirit, while those who are not will be immersed in fire. The
Holy Spirit can be understood as Allah’s empowering presence
which enables believers to bear good fruit. Read Surrat Al Nahl
(16):102. It explains the Holy Spirit as having two purposes.
Saydna Yahiya
Through the Holy Spirit, Allah gives guidance and strength to those
submitted to Allah.
Question: What are two things the Quran says the Holy Spirit
does?
Answer: 1. Gives strength to those who submit

2. Gives guidance to those who submit
Fire is a symbol of judgment. Those who do not repent will be

judged. This refers back to the imagery used in verse 10 where the
tree that doesn’t bear fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
This concept is continued in verse 12, focusing on the act of
separating the repentant from the unrepentant.
Note: The idea of the good tree bearing good fruit is a common
Islamic thought. They should understand well that the life of a
believer does good works as a by-product of their belief while the
unrepentant will not bear good fruit or even bear bad fruit. If the
idea is unclear read Psalm 1:1-6.
Question: Who is Saydna Yahiya talking about in verse 11?
Answer: Don’t answer yet. They probably know where you are
going. Just see where they are. Are they expecting this to be
Saydna Isa? The following verses will answer the question.
13-15 Saydna Yahiya baptizes Saydna Isa

Read these verses and point out that Saydna Isa comes to Saydna
Yahiya to be baptized, but Saydna Yahiya refuses and insists that
Saydna Isa should baptize him.
Question: Why would Saydna Yahiya not want to baptize Saydna

Isa, but be baptized by him?
Answer: Saydna Isa is the one greater than Saydna Yahiya with the
“greater baptism” from verse 11. Saydna Yahiya’s baptism was
with water, (only symbolic) while Saydna Isa’s baptizim was one
empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Saydna Yahiya
In verse 15 when Saydna Isa said let us do this to “fulfill all
righteousness,” he intended that all should follow his example by
turning to Allah and confessing that it is only Allah’s mercy that
can save them from their own evil inclinations. Therefore, one
must be immersed in the will and power of Allah.
Note: It is important to note that we are not asking our friends to

take the symbol but the meaning behind the symbol. (i.e. being
immersed in Allah’s will and power, in order to bear good fruit
unto righteousness.)
16-17
Read these verses together.
Question: What miracle happened after Saydna Isa’s baptism?
Answer: 1. Saydna Yahiya saw the Spirit of Allah descending and

alighting on Saydna Isa.
2. Saydna Yahiya heard a voice from heaven saying, “This
is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
The Spirit of God here carries the same idea as “Holy Spirit” from
verse 11 Allah’s empowering presence. Read together Surrat Al
Baqarah (2):87. Here the Quran says Allah strengthened Saydna
Isa with the Holy Spirit.
Bring their attention to the end of verse 17. Remind them of

reading and discussing Psalm 2:7. This prophecy was for this
moment in history.
In verse 7 we are reminded of the promise Allah gave to Saydna

Daud when He said that He would be like a Father to his
descendants. Here Allah says it even more strongly by referring to
the closeness of the relationship between He and this Victorious
King; “You are My Son, Today I have begotten you.” In the original
language the word begotten means adopted and implies no
physical or biological relationship at all. Because the King is also a
son, Allah gives him an inheritance, the nations. He will be King of
the World, Khalifat Allah.
Saydna Yahiya
Note: Do not mention the Trinity!!! Remember we are still
grappling with who is Saydna Isa. We are only trying to teach that
he is Al Massieh at this point.
The same account of Saydna Yahiya is also found in John 1 with a

few details that really add to the clarity of this message. Read
John 1:29-30. Here Saydna Yahiya points to Saydna Isa as the
“Lamb of Allah who takes away the sins of the world.”
Question: Why was Saydna Yahiya so special?
Question: How was he a sign for all the nations?
Answer: Saydna Yahiya was so special because he was the one

who would teach the people how to walk the straight path and by
what means the Mercy of Allah would come to the repentant.
Note: Walk your friend through a short review of the messages of

the prophets. Draw the time line and demonstrate to them how
each prophet has brought a different component of the overall
message, “We must believe, submit, and take the mercy of Allah
found through the person of Saydna Isa.” Saydna Isa is Al Massieh,
the Victorious King, the Lamb that takes away the shame of
humanity.
So let’s look at what the Holy Books say about Saydna Isa and if
they corroborate our conclusions.
Al Massieh 54
Study Fourteen Saydna Isa

Quranic Texts The message has been shared. Use this study as a time to take a
Haa Miim (41):41-44
Al Baqarah (2):87 fresh look at Saydna Isa and who the Quran describes him to be.
Al Baqarah (2):253 Because of the mystery surrounding Saydna Isa in the Quran this
Al Imran (3):45-55 study should create more questions. Do not feel the need to
Al Nisa (4):158
answer them. This study isn’t intended to be exhaustive but
Maryam (19):16-34
Zakhruf (43):61-63 rather a prequel to starting a study through the Gospels. Focus on
the uniqueness of Saydna Isa as seen in the Quran. Read through
Quranic Support Texts the ayyat below making a list of each characteristic of Saydna Isa
Yunus (10):94
Al Nahl (16):43-44 you discover together. Take your time as you move through the
Al Anbiya (21):7 list.
Al Nisa (4):171
Al Bara’t (9):40
Review the timeline you ended the previous study with. Say, “We
Biblical Support Texts
have seen how all the Prophets built on one another to bring us a
1 Cor 15:24-28
John 5:19 message from Allah and show us the straight path.”
Key Principles
• All the prophets point to Question: What is the message and sign given to the final Prophet,
Saydna Isa. Saydna Mohammad?
• Following Saydna Isa is
the straight path Answer: Add Saydna Mohammad to the timeline and point back
Key Questions to the Prophets and Books that came before Mohammad’s
1. What is the message of message. Saydna Mohammad called the people to return to
the prophets?
monotheism and submit fully to Allah’s will. Al Quran Al Kareem
2. How can we follow
Saydna Isa? gives us many stories of the Prophets which point to the straight
path. Allow your friend to say all he’d like to say. Ask them to
read, Surah Haa Miim (41):41-44 in Arabic as you follow along in
English. The Quran is a revelation from Allah(42). It contains
nothing new (43), but was given in Arabic so the Arab people
would know and understand the guidance (44). Praise Allah for
the sign of the Quran, the Prophets, and Books that show us the
straight path. Let’s look at what the Quran says about Saydna Isa
and his message (Yunus (10):94, Al Nahl (16):43-44, Al Anbiya
(21):7).
Read and summarize the following Quranic passages with your

friend.
Surrat Al Baqarah (2):87

Saydna Isa was given many clear signs. He is mentioned in the
Quran as being strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Remind them the
Holy Spirit is the presence of Allah which guides and empowers.
Al Massieh 55
Saydna Isa
Surrat Al Baqarah (2):253
The phrase “some prophets excel above others” is said only of
Saydna Isa and Saydna Daud (Bani Isra’il (17):55). Saydna Daud is
mentioned as excelling above other Prophets because he was
given the Zabor. The Zabor is special because it contained
prophecies about the coming of Al Massieh (The Victorious
King/Spotless Lamb). Saydna Daud also excelled above other
prophets because Allah promised Al Massieh would be one of his
descendants and establish his throne forever. But here in Al
Baqarah (2):253 the ayya says some were not only exalted, but
“exalted by many degrees of rank.” By this Saydna Isa is
understood as being exalted by Allah above the others Prophets.
He was not only exalted, but exalted by many degrees of rank.
Note: Be careful. Do not directly say, “Saydna Isa is exalted above

Saydna Mohammad,” rather, ask leading questions. They may not
agree with you that he is exalted above Mohammad. That is ok.
Don’t push the issue.
Question: So what are the reasons given for Saydna Isa being one
who was “exalted above other prophets?”
Answer: He is said to be the son of Maryam. This notation is

indicative of his unique birth. The second reason being that he
was strengthened with the Holy Spirit (presence of Allah which
guides and empowers). This power thus allowed him to do the
great miracles that only he is spoken of as having done. Then say,
“Let’s look at what these other ayyat say about Saydna Isa.”
Surrat Al Imran (3):45-55

Saydna Isa is the only Prophet in the Quran to be called, “The
Word of Allah” (not genitive here, but is in Al Nisa (4):171). Allah
creates, guides, and reveals His revelation through His word. Allah
need only say, “Be” and it will be. Throughout the Quran Allah’s
word is the catalyst through which Allah’s will is given life. Allah’s
word sets Allah’s will in motion. This Word from Allah has a name.
His name is Al Messiah. In Surrat Al Bara’t (9):40 the “Word” of
Allah is said to be highly exalted.
Al Massieh 56
Saydna Isa
Note: Concerning “Kilimat Allah/Word of God” ask leading
questions but allow them to arrive at their own conclusion. When
you start a study through the Gospels this idea will develop
naturally.
Saydna Isa is the only one in the Quran called “Al Messiah” (The
Victorious King/Spotless Lamb) and “Wajeh” (Superior
One/Reconciler). Review these titles briefly with your friend.
Saydna Isa is the only Prophet that operated as a Prophet his
entire life, beginning in the cradle. He is also the only Prophet
born of a virgin. Allah taught him, alone, the first three Holy Books
(Taurat, Zabor, and Injiil).
Saydna Isa is seen as a giver and restorer of life (Al Imran (3):49).
In the same way Allah created Saydna Adam, Saydna Isa creates a
dove. He restores life to cells (eyes and body) that are damaged or
diseased beyond repair by any human means, and can even bring
life back to those who are dead. Tradition tries to wash these
ayyat out by saying they are allegorical and refers to those not
walking the straight path but this is just not possible from the text.
The text is specific and is even restated (Al Ma’ida (5):110).
Showing the importance of these things, the Quran adds emphasis
by saying in Surrat Al Imran (3):49, “there is a sign in this for you, if
you are a believer.”
Question: What is the sign here?
Answer: The sign can only refer back to the uniqueness of Saydna
Isa and the great miracles he preformed. Saydna Isa is a giver and
restorer of life and this idea is understood more clearly through his
title, “Kilimat Allah.”
Note: It is important to realize that Saydna Isa did each of these

great miracles with “Allah’s permission.” This doesn’t weaken the
miracles Saydna Isa did, but rather puts things in a more biblical
perspective. John 5:19 says, “The Son (Saydna Isa) can do nothing
of himself, but what he (Saydna Isa) sees the Father (Allah) doing:
for what things he (Allah) does, these the Son (Saydna Isa) also
does in like manner.”
Al Massieh 57
Saydna Isa
Allah taught Saydna Isa the Taurat, Zabor, and Injiil (48). Saydna
Isa then confirms them as true (49). Saydna Isa is the only one
mentioned in ayya 55 as being “exalted in the presence of Allah.”
Also, those who follow him are elevated above all others until the
Day of Resurrection (55). The phrase “to the day of Resurrection”
is important because Saydna Isa’s preeminence does not end with
the coming of another Prophet, but only on the Day of
Resurrection (1 Cor 15:24-28).
Surrat Al Nisa (4):158

This Surah also mentions Allah exalting Saydna Isa to Himself. It is
said of many prophets that Allah exalted them, but He raised only
Saydna Isa to Himself (4:158, 5:117).
Surrat Al Nisa (4):171-Here Saydna Isa is called a spirit from Allah.
Question: What do you think Saydna Isa being a spirit from Allah
means?
Answer: Don’t answer. The point is to encourage them to begin

wrestling with this thought. Listen to what they say without
correcting their theology.
Note: This is a point where you want to leave mystery. You will
discuss this as you study through the Gospels.
Surah Maryam (19):16-34

In verse 19 Saydna Isa is called blameless (zaki) from before his
birth. Saydna Isa is the only major Prophet or Messenger whose
sins or asking forgiveness are not mentioned in the Quran. These
two points together are a strong argument for Saydna Isa’s sinless
nature (Injil 2 Corinthians 5:21). Reference Isaiah 53 and the
Spotless Lamb. Strengthen your point with the word “zaki,” which
is well understood as pure or spotless.
Surah Zakhruf (43):61-63

“The Hour” in verse 61 refers to the Last Day. Allah has knowledge
that is necessary for one to walk the straight path (61). Allah
warns not to let Iblis keep you from the straight path (62). In verse
63 Saydna Isa declares that he has clear signs and wisdom. In
Maryam (19):21 he is called a clear sign for all men and a mercy
Al Massieh 58
Saydna Isa
and to obey him (Saydna Isa). The following ayya (64) tells from
Allah. Continuing with verse 63 he commands those who would
follow the straight path to be righteous before Allah us that, in
order to follow the straight path, one must serve Allah and obey
Saydna Isa (63). “This is the right path” until the Last day (61).
Conclusion
Isn’t it amazing how everything the Quran says about Saydna Isa is
right in line with all we have seen from the other Holy Books.
Allah sends mercy through blood sacrifice. A seed of Saydna Daud
will suffer and die, taking the shame of his people. He will then
live again after three days, restoring the honor of humanity that
Saydna Adam lost. He is the Victorious King who reigns on a
throne established by Allah forever. This Messiah is Saydna Isa
(4:172) and following him is necessary knowledge for the Last Day,
(43:61-63).
Question: How can we follow Saydna Isa?
Answer: We must believe and submit to Allah and take the mercy
Allah gives through the leadership and sacrifice of Al Massieh.
But verily there cometh unto you from Me a
guidance; and whoso followeth My guidance,
there shall no fear come upon them neither shall
they grieve. But they who disbelieve, and deny
Our revelations, such are rightful owners of the
Fire. They will abide therein.
Qur’an 2:38-39
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Study One Saydna Adam Al Arraf(7):11-26, Al TaHa(20):120-123 What is shame/mercy?

Study Three Saydna Noah Al Araaf(7):59-64, Al Hud(11):29-45 What is the result of

Study Six Saydna Ibrahim Al Saffat(37):83-113 How do I know if I’m

Study Thirteen Saydna Yahiya Al ‘Imraan(3):38-39,Maryam(19):7-15 How is Saydna Yahiya a sign

Sign-an act, object or person in the

Question: What did Saydna Adam do to cover his shame? (26)

Question: What do we do to cover our shame?

Note: It is important you be the first to answer the last question .

Transition Question: Did Allah accept Saydna Adam’s covering for

“If thou forgive us not, and have not mercy on us, we

Question: What is mercy?

Answer: No, a garment can’t cover ones mistakes or protect them

At this point you want to review Saydna Adam’s current standing

It’s important to note that Allah is sending mercy (Garment of

Note: Make it a point to interject something about the similarities

Summary of Gen. 3:1-14:

They felt so ashamed they made for themselves garments of

Example: My children are not allowed to play in the kitchen

Answer: The word “taaba” literally means “he returned.” It’s

Conclusion: Because of man’s enemy, Iblis, and his own evil

Summary: This is a prophecy concerning the one who would come

Read and summarize Gen 3:22-24. In Paradise all things were

Read Surrat Al Araaf(7):27 focusing on Iblis stripping them of the

1. Draw a line on a slant putting Allah at one end and Adam

Transition Sentence: In Al An’aam(6):84-90 Al Quran says that

Ask your friend to read Hud(11):25-49 in Arabic, while you follow

Noah replied by describing his pure motivation. He did not come

Question: Why did Allah not accept Saydna Noah’s Son?

Key Point: They take “Allah’s Mercy” in whatever form it comes,

Question: What do we do to try to save ourselves?

Answer: You answer this question first. Give examples of things

Reread Hud (11):45-47

Read Genesis 6:5-22.

Summary: Iblis was humbled by Saydna Adam in front of all

Note: The word, “remember” is used (8:1) to emphasize Allah’s

Question: What is an offering?

Answer: To give something to someone you love, gift.

Question: How do we give offerings to Allah?

Answer: We give offerings through prayers, tithes (zakat),…

Question: Do you think Allah accepts our offerings (rhetorical)?

Spend as much time as needed exploring these questions.

Qabil and Habil

Question: Do you know what the sacrifices each one brought

Qabil and Habil

Question: How can we know if Allah will accept our offerings?

Answer: Let’s look at Genesis 6:9 and Surat Al Ma’idah (5):27.

Question: If Qabil had given a more costly offering would Allah

Answer: No, what we give is a byproduct of the condition of our

Saydna Iesa tells us in the Injiil (Luca 21:1-4) of two different

Qabil and Habil

Question: So why was Qabil so angry?

Answer: He was angry because he haphazardly brought an

Qabil was rejected in front of his brother who was accepted. He

Note: Surrat Al Ma’idah(5):31 describes an interaction between

Question: How do you think our shame affect the offerings we

Qabil and Habil

Question: How does Ayah 84 describe Saydna Ibrahim?

Answer: A man having a righteous or uncorrupted heart.

Question: Why do you think Allah tested him?

Answer: Allah is testing Saydna Ibrahim to teach him. Allah often

Answer: By believing Allah and submitting to His will. He did not

• He believed Allah (111)