Response to Muhammad Amin Alhassan

Response to Muhammad Amin Alhassan

By Max Shimba

Brother Muhammad Amin, with all due respect — it seems you’ve misunderstood my point. I did not ignore Qur’an 20:10. In fact, I clearly stated that you cannot fully grasp the entire account of Moses’ calling if you isolate one verse, which is precisely what you attempted when quoting Qur’an 20:11-12 while overlooking the context in Qur’an 20:10.

You accused me of disregarding the mention of the fire, yet ironically, it was your own citation that left out Q 20:10 — the very verse that references Moses seeing a fire. I merely pointed out that if your claim is that the Qur'an omits the burning bush narrative found in the Bible, you need to be consistent in presenting the whole context when quoting from your own scripture.

Let’s be clear:

Qur’an 20:10
“When he saw a fire, he said to his family, ‘Wait here; indeed, I have perceived a fire. Perhaps I can bring you a torch or find guidance at the fire.’”

This corresponds to the biblical account in Exodus 3:2, where Moses encounters a bush that burns without being consumed. The difference, however, is that the Qur’an omits the miraculous detail of the bush not being consumed, which is central to the biblical narrative — a detail that powerfully signified God’s holy presence.

So my argument was never that the Qur'an didn’t mention fire — it was that the Qur'an presents a different, less detailed, and theologically less significant account compared to the Torah. That was my point, and it remains valid.

If we are to engage in honest comparison, both scriptures should be read in full context — and when we do so, the Bible offers a clearer, richer, and historically attested account of Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush.

Respectfully,
Max Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

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Refuting the False Doctrine of Quranic Supremacy Over the Torah and Gospel

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba

Shimba Theological Institute

I recently came across a post by Muhammad Amin Alhassan claiming that when Jesus referred to the Law in Matthew 5:17, He wasn’t referring to the Bible we have today, but to an imagined "true Torah" supposedly lost and replaced by scribes — a claim often repeated in Islamic theology. Muhammad Amin then uses Qur’an 5:48 to assert that the Qur'an was sent to correct these alleged corruptions.

Let’s set the record straight with the evidence of Scripture and history.

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What Did Jesus Mean in Matthew 5:17?

Jesus said:

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” — Matthew 5:17

At the time of Jesus, the Torah was the written Scriptures of Moses (Genesis to Deuteronomy), carefully preserved by Jewish scribes and religious leaders, read aloud in synagogues, and recognized by every Jew, including Jesus Himself.

If Muhammad Amin claims this was a "corrupted" Torah, then he faces a serious problem:
Where is this so-called true Torah?

Neither Muhammad nor his followers have ever produced this alleged original Torah. No ancient manuscripts, no textual witnesses, no preserved divine book other than the one historically recognized by Jews and early Christians — the same Old Testament that still exists today.

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Did the Qur'an Affirm or Replace the Bible?

Muhammad Amin cites Qur’an 5:48, claiming the Qur'an was revealed to correct the so-called corruptions. However, this very verse contradicts the Islamic assertion of corruption. Notice it says:

“...confirming the Scripture that came before it...”

How can the Qur'an confirm a text it claims is corrupted? You can’t confirm what’s been falsified. Either the Torah and the Gospel were reliable at Muhammad’s time or they weren’t. The Qur'an repeatedly affirms the Torah and Gospel that existed in the 7th century — long after the time of Christ:

• Qur’an 5:43: “But how do they make you their judge while they have the Torah, in which is the judgment of Allah?”

• Qur’an 5:47: “Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah has revealed therein.”

These verses prove that the Torah and Gospel were intact and authoritative when the Qur'an was revealed. Islam’s later claim of textual corruption is a desperate backpedal when the Qur'an’s own words contradict that narrative.

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The Biblical Verdict

The Bible warns against anyone trying to bring a different gospel or alter God’s Word:

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!” — Galatians 1:8

Muhammad's teachings, which contradict the message of Jesus' death, resurrection, and divine identity, fall under this warning.

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Conclusion: A Fabricated Claim

Muhammad Amin’s assertion that Jesus referred to a Torah different from the one preserved in the Bible is historically baseless and theologically bankrupt. The Qur'an affirms the Scriptures that existed in its time, and those are the same Torah and Gospel we have today. The claim that the Qur'an corrects previous revelations is an invention of Islamic apologetics, not a truth supported by evidence.

Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone — the fulfillment of both the Law and the Prophets. No later revelation can nullify what God has accomplished through His Son.

Shalom,
Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

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Debating False Doctrines: Does Sickness Erase Sins?

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba

Shimba Theological Institute

Islamic Tradition:
According to Sunan Ibn Majah 3469, the Prophet Muhammad supposedly said:

“No calamity befalls a Muslim, nor sickness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress — not even a thorn that pricks him — but that Allah expiates some of his sins thereby.”

This hadith teaches that physical suffering, illness, and emotional hardship automatically erase a person’s sins in Islam.

The Christian Position:
This concept directly contradicts the revealed Word of God in the Bible, which teaches that forgiveness of sins comes only through repentance and faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, not through personal suffering or illness.

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Why This Hadith Is a False Doctrine

1. Suffering Alone Does Not Remove Sin

Nowhere in the Bible does God teach that human suffering, sickness, or distress erases sins. In fact, Scripture warns us not to believe in human works or personal trials as a means of salvation:

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9

Salvation and the forgiveness of sins are not earned by enduring sickness or trouble — they are granted through the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross.

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2. Only the Blood of Christ Removes Sin

The Bible is clear that only the shed blood of Jesus Christ atones for sin:

“Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission [forgiveness] of sins.” — Hebrews 9:22

Physical pain or disease does not cleanse a soul before God. Only Christ’s sacrifice on the cross satisfies divine justice and offers forgiveness.

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3. Suffering in the Bible Has a Different Purpose

While suffering exists in Christian theology, it serves purposes such as testing faith (James 1:2-4), producing perseverance (Romans 5:3-5), or bringing a person to repentance — but it does not itself remove guilt or sin. The sinner must confess, repent, and believe in Jesus:

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9

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Conclusion: False Assurance Is Dangerous

This hadith gives Muslims a false sense of assurance — implying that enduring hardships automatically cleanses sin without the need for repentance, faith, or a Savior. It misleads people into trusting in suffering rather than seeking forgiveness through God’s appointed Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

The Bible firmly rejects this doctrine. Sin is deadly and cannot be wiped away by pain or sickness. Only the grace of God through Christ’s sacrifice can save.

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Final Word:
If you’re a Muslim reading this, don’t settle for false promises that suffering alone will erase sin. Come to the cross of Jesus Christ, where the true and eternal forgiveness is found.

Shalom,
Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

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A Response to Muhammad Amin Alhassan: Truth, Context, and the Biblical Account

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba

Shimba Theological Institute

I appreciate Muhammad Amin Alhassan’s effort to defend the Qur’an’s rendition of Moses’ calling, but as always, claims must be weighed against historical, textual, and theological integrity — not clever wording and assumptions.

Let’s address his points clearly:

1. The Claim of “Inadequacies” in the Torah and Gospel

Muhammad Amin asserts that the Qur'an came to address supposed "inadequacies" in the Torah and the Gospel. This is a foundational claim in Islamic theology — yet it lacks evidence. Both the Torah and the Gospel were affirmed by Jesus Himself as the unchanging Word of God (Matthew 5:17-18), and archaeological manuscript evidence (Dead Sea Scrolls, Codex Sinaiticus, etc.) confirms that the core narratives have remained consistent for centuries before the Qur’an’s 7th-century emergence. If the Qur’an presents different details, it’s not a correction — it’s a contradiction.

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2. The Burning Bush: Bible vs. Qur’an

Muhammad Amin claims I ignored Qur’an 20:10, which mentions Moses seeing a fire. I’m well aware of that verse. The issue isn’t whether Moses saw a fire — both scriptures agree on this. The problem lies in the theological weight and personal revelation attached to the fire.

In Exodus 3:2-6, it’s explicitly stated that “the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush,” and this is affirmed as the LORD’s presence: “I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.”

The Qur'an, however, merely presents Allah’s voice from the direction of a fire without the covenantal, personal identity that characterizes the biblical God. There’s no continuity of personal relationship — just a command.

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3. Valley of Tuwa vs. Mount Sinai

Muhammad Amin argues that the Qur’an adds detail by naming Valley Tuwa while the Bible names Mount Horeb/Sinai. This is a misunderstanding of biblical geography.

Mount Horeb (or Sinai) is the universally acknowledged biblical site where Moses encountered God. Saying it happened in Tuwa instead is neither a clarification nor a correction — it’s an unsupported claim introduced centuries later without archaeological or historical verification.

Also, Amin’s attempt to equate the two by suggesting that “a valley is part of a mountain” is a weak evasion. The Bible is clear: the encounter took place on holy ground at the mountain of God (Exodus 3:5). Unlike the Qur’an’s generic valley claim, the Bible roots the event in an identified sacred location central to Hebrew theology and history.

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4. Geographical Specifics?

The Qur’an claims Moses was called from the right side of the valley (Q 28:30). Yet this does not align with any documented biblical tradition or known topography. It’s an assertion made in the 7th century without evidence.

Moreover, claiming that Muhammad wasn’t present when these things happened (Q 28:44) doesn’t lend credibility to the Qur'anic version — it only admits that Muhammad relied on oral tales circulating in his region.

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5. The Sin of Idol Worship

While Amin debates details of geography, he ignores a glaring issue in his own tradition: the veneration of the Black Stone in Mecca, a practice inherited from pre-Islamic pagan rituals. Even Sahih Bukhari (Book 64, Hadith 401) admits that Muhammad kissed this stone — an act of ritualistic stone-reverence condemned by the God of the Bible (Exodus 20:4-5). The very idea of touching or kissing a sacred object for blessing mirrors idolatrous practices, not biblical faith.

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Final Thoughts

Rather than offering a “correction,” the Qur’an’s version of Moses' call is a fragmented retelling without the rich theological depth and covenantal context found in the Bible. The Bible offers a consistent, historically anchored narrative of a God who personally reveals Himself by name and through relationships — not just distant commands.

As Christians, we invite Muslims to investigate the Torah and the Gospel as they stand, not through the lens of later reinterpretation, but on their own divinely preserved testimony.

“I am the LORD. That is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.” (Isaiah 42:8)

Shalom,
Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

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Debate: Do Muslims Worship a Stone? Let’s Examine the Evidence

Muslim Claim:

“No Muslim worships a stone. The Black Stone in Mecca is just a symbolic object we honor because the Prophet Muhammad did it. It holds no power.”

Christian Response:
But let’s look carefully at your own sources. In Sahih Bukhari Book 64, Hadith 4376-4377, it says:

“The people of the pre-Islamic period of ignorance used to worship stones, and whenever they found a better stone than the one they had, they would throw the former and take the latter.”

Interestingly, that culture of stone veneration never completely ended. It was carried into Islam through the Black Stone ritual in Mecca.

Even your second Caliph, Umar ibn Al-Khattab, admitted this openly in Sahih Bukhari 1597:

“By Allah, I know you are a stone and can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen the Prophet kissing you, I would not have kissed you.”

So if the stone can neither help nor harm, why the act of kissing it in a religious pilgrimage? That is ritualistic veneration — exactly what biblical Scripture defines as idolatry.

Biblical Warning:
The Bible is explicit about such acts:

“Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves… I am the Lord your God.” — Leviticus 26:1

Christian Position:
Whether symbolic or not, attributing religious significance to a stone, especially one kissed and touched by millions during a pilgrimage, is a clear act of idolatry according to biblical standards. God seeks worship in spirit and truth — not through objects.

Final Challenge:
If Muslims claim Islam is free from idolatry, then why preserve this stone-kissing ritual condemned by your own early leaders as powerless? Why hold onto a practice rooted in pre-Islamic paganism? It contradicts both reason and the very warnings your scripture gives against shirk (associating anything with God).

The truth remains — salvation and worship belong to Jesus Christ alone, not through stones, rituals, or manmade customs.

“You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10

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Are Muslims Worshiping a Stone? Let’s See What Their Own Books Say

Are Muslims Worshiping a Stone? Let’s See What Their Own Books Say

Many Muslims argue they don’t worship idols, yet their most authentic collections of Hadith tell a different story. Let’s examine Sahih al-Bukhari 4376 and 4377 (Book 64, Hadith 401) and see what it reveals:

Sahih al-Bukhari 4376-4377:
“Narrated Abu Raja Al-Utaridi: We used to worship stones, and when we found a better stone than the first, we would throw the first one and take the latter. But if we could not get a stone, then we would collect some earth (soil), then bring a sheep and milk that sheep over it, and perform Tawaf around it…”

Yes, you read that right. Before Muhammad’s prophethood, the Arabs, including future Muslims, worshiped stones — and when a better-looking stone came along, they’d swap the old one for the new. This is important because, even after Islam officially rejected idols, a piece of that stone-worshiping tradition remains to this day in the form of the Black Stone (Al-Hajar Al-Aswad) in the Kaaba at Mecca.

Even the 2nd Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab, admitted the Black Stone was powerless:
Sahih al-Bukhari 1597:
“By Allah! I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen Allah's Messenger kissing you, I would not have kissed you.”

Yet, millions of Muslims still kiss, touch, and point to this stone — a remnant of ancient stone worship now repackaged as a religious ritual.

What does the Bible say about this kind of practice?
God’s Word is clear:

Exodus 20:3-5
"You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything... You shall not bow down to them or worship them."

Leviticus 26:1
"Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it. I am the Lord your God."

Acts 17:29
"Therefore, since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill."

A Loving Warning
Dear friends, idolatry in any form — whether it’s a stone, an image, or a relic — separates us from the true and living God. The Bible warns that idolaters will not inherit the Kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Salvation is not found in rituals or objects, but in the person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who alone can save.

Turn from idols to the living God.
Repent and believe in Jesus — the only way to eternal life (John 14:6).

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Why Debating Even the Most Learned Muslims Isn’t a Challenge for a Grounded Christian

Title: Why Debating Even the Most Learned Muslims Isn’t a Challenge for a Grounded Christian

The reality is, debating even the most learned Muslim poses no challenge for a Christian who’s mastered biblical theology, knows the context of Scripture, and is rooted in its historical foundation. The strength of Christianity isn’t in clever arguments but in the revealed, consistent truth of God’s Word, centered on Jesus Christ — the Messiah and God in the flesh.

One of the clearest affirmations of Christ’s divinity is in Revelation 1:7–8, where it declares, “Behold, He is coming with the clouds… ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’” While some argue this refers to God the Father, the context shows it’s Jesus — confirmed in Revelation 1:17–18, where He says, “I died, and behold I am alive forevermore.” God the Father never died. Only Christ, the incarnate Word, could make such a claim.

Revelation consistently applies divine titles to Jesus — “the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last” (Revelation 22:13), and He boldly identifies Himself: “I, Jesus…” (Revelation 22:16). He accepts worship, commands angels, holds authority over death and Hades, and speaks as God. No prophet would ever dare claim this.

Muslims often counter by claiming Jesus never said “I am God, worship me” verbatim. But in a Jewish context, the language of deity wasn’t framed in modern legalistic phrases. Jesus forgave sins (Mark 2:5–7), declared unity with the Father (John 10:30), accepted worship (John 9:38), and claimed titles reserved for God alone. Revelation magnifies this truth, showing Jesus glorified and worshiped alongside the Father.

Muslim apologists also argue the Bible was corrupted. Yet the manuscript tradition of Revelation is remarkably stable, and early Church Fathers — long before Islam — affirmed Christ’s deity from these very passages. The Qur'an arrived centuries later, not to correct Scripture, but to invent a theology contradicting both Old and New Testament revelation.

Scripture confirms itself: Jesus is no mere prophet but “God with us” (Matthew 1:23), the slain Lamb, and the eternal Alpha and Omega.

Shalom,
Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

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Did Jesus Pray Like Muslims?

Muslims often claim Jesus prayed like they do, pointing to a single verse about prostration. But here’s the truth: prostration was a universal act of reverence, practiced by pagans, Jews, and others long before Islam existed. It’s hardly exclusive.

Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus instruct anyone to pray like Muslims — no specific routine of standing, hand-raising, or repetitive phrases. Instead, Jesus gave a simple, heartfelt prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, starting with “Our Father in heaven.” No rituals, no foreign mantras, and certainly no kissing a black stone.

In fact, the Bible condemns idol worship outright (Exodus 20:4-5). Yet, some still try to link Jesus to practices like circling a stone or ritual submission contests. Truth is, the God of the Bible is a loving Father, not a distant figure demanding ritualistic gestures.

It’s time to stop twisting history. Jesus didn’t pray like Muslims, and pretending otherwise is just another empty claim.

#BiblicalTruth #JesusAndPrayer #StopTheLies

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The Quran: A Reminder, Not a Revelation

Title: The Quran: A Reminder, Not a Revelation

When Muslims claim the Quran is a new, divine message meant to replace or correct the Scriptures of old, they overlook what their own book actually says. The Quran wasn’t meant to bring a superior revelation, but to confirm existing Jewish Scriptures — the Torah, Psalms, and Gospel — which it repeatedly references as truth.

In fact, the Quran calls itself a Reminder and Confirmation. The reason it was revealed wasn’t because the Jewish Scriptures were flawed, but because the Arabians rejected those texts, complaining that God hadn’t sent them a message in their own language. The plea for a prophet “of their kind” is recorded in Quran 2:129, and God’s answer was Muhammad — sent not to create a new faith, but to remind his people of truths already delivered through the Jewish prophets.

The Quran itself admits this repeatedly:

• Quran 5:48 openly says it confirms previous Scriptures.

• Quran 10:94 tells Muhammad to consult Jewish Rabbis if he doubted the revelations.

• Quran 6:89 and 44:32–33 affirm God’s favor on the Jews, entrusting them with the Book, wisdom, and prophethood.

What’s more, the Quran even acknowledges that everything said to Muhammad had already been spoken to the messengers before him (Quran 41:43). It offers no new divine system but recycles earlier messages while rebuking pagan idolatry.

The idea of the Quran correcting or replacing Jewish Scriptures doesn’t hold up when its own text is clear that it only confirms those revelations and warns people in the Arabic tongue. Even the stories within the Quran mirror Jewish narratives, as Quran 12:111 admits.

The reality?
The Quran is a derivative text — not a superior one. It borrows from Jewish tradition and labels itself as a reminder for a resistant people, not as a unique, final Word of God. It neither cancels nor improves upon the Scriptures it confirms.

#ScriptureTruth #BibleAndQuran #FaithMatters #HistoricalFact

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The Illusion of Perfection: Why the Qur’an Fails to Deliver What It Promises

Title: The Illusion of Perfection: Why the Qur’an Fails to Deliver What It Promises

For centuries, the Qur’an has been hailed by Muslims as the most perfect, preserved, and miraculous book in history. It’s praised as the final word from God — flawless, unchanging, and unmatched. But when examined with honest, common sense, this claim falls apart.

The Qur’an offers neither complete narratives nor practical moral lessons that inspire real spiritual or intellectual growth. Most of what Muslims believe and practice actually comes from the Hadith — a vast collection of man-made reports written long after Muhammad’s death. Ironically, the Qur’an claims to confirm earlier scriptures, yet those “confirmed” books have either vanished or been conveniently dismissed as corrupted.

It’s like a gleaming car without an engine: impressive on the outside, but utterly powerless when it comes to moving people forward. For 1,400 years, it has done little to uplift or enlighten its followers.

In stark contrast stands the Bible — the world’s best-selling, most translated, and most studied book. Its wisdom has shaped civilizations, transformed hearts, and outlasted centuries of criticism. Those so-called contradictions critics love to point out? They’re not errors, but deeper mysteries for the sincere seeker.

The hard truth is this: while the Qur’an continues to be revered, it remains spiritually hollow. The time has come for seekers of truth to set aside empty tradition and pick up the one book that truly speaks to the soul — the Bible.

#truth #faith #BiblevsQuran #spiritualgrowth #commontruth

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