{"id":14,"date":"2020-10-01T00:33:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T00:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/guidance4thestraightpath.nz\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2020-10-02T04:57:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T04:57:54","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guidance4thestraightpath.nz\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A God who sees?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Hagar, the mother of Ishmael we hope that you will discover the \u2018You are a God who sees.\u2019 (Genesis 16:13). Our prayer is that you may see the message to mankind of the God of Abraham as you read and study this book. The Prophet if Islam wrote in Surah 2:118 of the Qur\u2019an \u2018We have made clear the Signs unto any people who hold firmly to the faith.\u2019 In Surah 2:219-220 Allah says to the people; \u2018Thus doth Allah make clear to you His Signs in order that you may consider their bearing on this life and the hereafter.\u2019 This book illuminates the Signs of ten Prophets in the Holy Books so the reader can take careful note of them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prayers that encounter God?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the end of every chapter there is a prayer to help the readers encounter the Source of all revelation \u2013 The Holy Spirit of God\/Allah who has revealed the nature and character of Allah. All revelation about Allah\/God comes from Allah\/God who is the source of all truth. God\/Allah reveals himself as a compassionate, merciful and gracious towards mankind (Surah 1:1) A Being whose core is Love.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Signs of the Prophets?<\/span><\/strong>
The author makes no apology that he is a follower of Isa Al Masih (Surah 6:85) who loves Muslims, and has spent 40 years studying Islam. Isa is mentioned 36 times in the Qur\u2019an directly and 30 times indirectly. Isa Al Masih is the highest of all prophets. Both the Qur\u2019an and the Holy Bible reveal that Isa Al Masih had a Divine conception, (Surah 3:45-58) was born and lived a sinless life, (Surah 6:85) suffered an excruciating death \u2013 the word the Qur\u2019an uses is the Arabic word \u2018mu-tawaffika\u2019 meaning an excruciatingly painful death (Surah3:55). He rose from the dead (Surah 4:158), and is still alive awaiting His glorious return to the earth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does an \u2018Infidel\u2019 or a doubter know?<\/span><\/strong>
Muslims might be tempted to complain that an \u2018Infidel\u2019 has written this book. The author believes that every Muslim should be delighted to read this book because The Prophet of Islam said in the Qur\u2019an in surah 10:94 \u2018So if you are in doubt about what We have revealed to you, ask those who have been reading the Book (Tawrah, Zabur, and Injil) before your time.\u2019 The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Surah 5:46 it states; \u2018We sent Jesus the son of Mary confirming the Law (Tawrah), that had come before Him, The Gospel: therein was guidance and light., and confirmation of the Law that had come before Him, a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah\/God.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is Isa Al Masih?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Muslims I have met do not know what the name Jesus\/Isa means. They have never read the Gospels and the story of Isa Al Masih even though they are commanded to do so. The name Isa means \u2018the One who saves us from our sins \u2013 the Saviour of the mankind\u2019. It is very strange that this Holy, sinless, Prophet mentioned more than any other prophet in the Qur\u2019an is obscure to Muslims. Very few Imams and Sheikhs are comfortable preaching about Isa Al Masih in case they are labelled \u2018Christians\u2019. It\u2019s sad that they are so fearful. They live in fear of an open discussion about the \u2018Most Significant Prophet\u2019 in all of Islam. How sad that fear covers the truth. Isa says in the Injil that \u2018everything that is hidden will be revealed.\u2019 (The Gospel of Luke 12:2). The vast majority of Muslims have no hope for the future trusting only in their good works to get to heaven. The Gracious God\/Allah has provided the Way. Jesus said in John 14:6 \u2018 \u2018I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the father except through me.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Common Ground in the Holy Books?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been estimated by Biblical scholars who were formerly Muslims that more than 60% of the Qur\u2019an has Biblical origins. No wonder the Prophet of Islam was divinely directed to include Surah 10:94 in the Qur\u2019an. The Prophets mentor was Nawfal Waraqah a Nestorian priest who guided Muhammad p.b.u.h. in the compilation of the Qur\u2019an. Sadly many Christians reject the Qur\u2019an as a source of guidance because they disagree with some parts of the text. Its strange that they \u2018throw the baby out with the bathwater?\u2019. One of the greatest Surah\u2019s of hope in the Qur\u2019an is Surah 42:25, \u2018He is One that accepts repentance from his servants and forgives sins and knows all we do.\u2019 When this Surah 42:25 is prayed sincerely, the Holy Spirit enters into a person and convicts them of sin and righteousness, and starts drawing them into the presence of the Almighty God.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Presence of God?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May this book and its contents draw you the reader into the presence of Almighty God as you read it. If you are a doubter and you are tempted to doubt the authenticity of the Holy Scriptures, please visit our complimentary website, \u2018A Tribute to Muhammad Ed Dib\u2019 at <\/span>www.bedouinshepherd.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. God\u2019s Holy Word could never be changed. God protects His Word \u2013 Khalimat-ullah.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy studying this text \u2026\u2026\u2026Guidance for the Straight Path\u2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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