With so much misinformation circulating about Islam, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed joins The Deen Show to address the five most common misconceptions head-on. Using logic, historical evidence, and side-by-side comparisons with the Bible, this episode dismantles each myth and reveals the truth behind the world’s fastest growing faith.
Misconception: The Quran Was Borrowed From the Bible
If the Quran were simply copied from the Bible, it would contain the same errors. Instead, where the two books differ, history consistently supports the Quran’s account. The Bible describes a universal flood in Noah’s time; the Quran describes a local flood, which archaeology confirms. The Bible says Pharaoh’s body was lost at sea; the Quran says God preserved his body as a sign, and in 1898, Pharaoh’s mummified body was indeed discovered on land.
“If the Quran borrowed from the Bible, why didn’t it extract the same incorrect factual information? History supports the Quranic version every time.”
Clearing Up the Remaining Misconceptions
- Islam is not a religion of violence; it prescribes strict rules of engagement that protect civilians, women, children, and even trees during conflict
- Women in Islam have rights to education, property, and choosing their own spouse; forced marriage is forbidden
- Muslims worship the same God as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus; Allah is simply the Arabic name for God, used by Arab Christians and Jews as well
- Islam does not oppose science or progress; the Islamic Golden Age produced advancements in medicine, mathematics, and astronomy that shaped the modern world
The Bigger Picture
Dr. Sabeel uses a brilliant analogy: when you buy a car, you accept the entire package, including parts you may not immediately understand. Similarly, Islam provides a complete guidance system from the Creator. Do not get stuck on minor points before understanding the bigger picture: one God, one message, one purpose, and the best reward of Paradise for those who follow the truth.
“A lady used to throw garbage in front of the Prophet’s house. One day, the garbage wasn’t there. He went to check on her. She was so moved by his character that she accepted Islam. Get to know this man.”
Take the Next Step
- Investigate Islam from its authentic sources, not from media headlines or hostile commentators
- Islam calls you to worship the Creator, not His creation; no other way of life maintains this distinction as purely
- The prophets’ message was always the same: submit to God alone, do good, and prepare for the life to come
- Call 1-800-662-ISLAM for a free Quran and more information whenever you are ready
