✝️ Jesus Is the Savior of the World

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute

Introduction

The doctrine of salvation, according to the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, rests not on ritual, merit, or human effort, but solely on the grace of God received through faith in Jesus Christ. This truth stands at the heart of the Christian faith and distinguishes the Gospel of Christ from every system of works-based righteousness. The Scriptures consistently affirm that salvation is both a divine gift and a complete work of Christ on the cross, applied to the believer by faith alone.

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1. Salvation: A Gift of Grace

The Apostle Paul emphasizes:

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9, KJV).

Grace excludes all boasting. Faith is the hand that receives Christ, but it is Christ Himself who saves. The Reformers echoed this Pauline truth by affirming sola gratia (grace alone) and sola fide (faith alone). Thus, salvation cannot be earned by law-keeping, rituals, or religious duties. It is God’s sovereign act of love in Christ Jesus.

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2. The Example of the Thief on the Cross

One of the most vivid testimonies to salvation by faith alone is found in the thief crucified alongside Christ. He uttered a humble plea:

“Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom” (Luke 23:42, KJV).

To this, Jesus assured him:

“Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43, KJV).

Here we observe that the dying man had no opportunity for baptism, church membership, or ceremonial observance. His salvation was grounded entirely upon faith in Christ. This demonstrates that faith alone unites the sinner with the Savior.

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3. Confession and Belief in Christ

The apostolic teaching is equally clear:

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9, KJV).

The essence of the Gospel is not human achievement but divine accomplishment. Faith rests upon the finished work of Christ in His death and resurrection. The Philippian jailer heard the same message:

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house” (Acts 16:31, KJV).

Thus, salvation flows not from external observances but from inward trust and outward confession.

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4. Jesus Christ: God Incarnate

The KJV leaves no ambiguity regarding the divinity of Christ:

• Isaiah foresaw Him as “The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

• Matthew declared Him Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).

• Paul confirmed, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:9).

Jesus Christ is not one among many prophets, nor a mere moral teacher. He is the incarnate God, the eternal Word made flesh (John 1:14), the exclusive Redeemer of mankind.

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5. The Narrow Gate: The Exclusivity of Christ

Jesus Himself declared:

“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved” (John 10:9, KJV).

He further warned:

“Enter ye in at the strait gate… because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life” (Matthew 7:13–14, KJV).

The exclusivity of Christ is not narrow-mindedness but divine truth. Salvation is only in Him; any attempt to add works, ceremonies, or secret rites obscures the simplicity of the Gospel.

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Conclusion: Assurance and Growth

Believers can be assured of eternal life:

“These things have I written unto you… that ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13, KJV).

Sanctification follows salvation—good works, baptism, and Christian service are fruits of grace, not conditions of it. The Christian life is a walk of growing in grace and knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 3:18).

The Gospel remains simple yet profound:

• Christ died for sinners.

• He rose again in victory.

• Anyone who trusts Him is saved forever (John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:3).

This is the hope of the world: Jesus is the Savior, and God is glorified forever.

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✝️ By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

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Pork in the Qur’an: A Theological and Textual Examination

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute

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Introduction

The dietary laws in Islam have long been debated among scholars, with the prohibition of pork standing at the center of controversy. Muslims today universally regard pork as haram (forbidden), yet the Qur’an itself presents a complex testimony that raises questions regarding this absolute prohibition. A closer reading of the Qur’an demonstrates that (1) pork is referred to as a “good thing”, (2) its prohibition is historically tied to the Jews as a punishment, not as a universal law, and (3) Jesus, according to the Qur’an, came to permit such foods. These facts expose significant theological tensions within Islamic doctrine.

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The Qur’an on the Prohibition of Good Things (Surah An-Nisa 4:160)

Surah An-Nisa 4:160 states:

“So for the wrongdoing of the Jews, We prohibited for them good things that had been lawful to them, and for their averting from the way of Allah many people.”

This verse makes several important theological assertions:

1. The prohibition was directed specifically to the Jews, not to all humanity.

2. The things prohibited were described as “good things.” This suggests that foods such as pork are inherently good and beneficial, but were denied to the Jews as divine punishment.

3. The Qur’an never explicitly extends this punishment to Muslims.

Thus, the Qur’an itself implicitly acknowledges that pork is a good thing, contradicting later Islamic jurisprudence that categorically bans it.

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Jesus in the Qur’an Permitting the Forbidden (Surah Al-Imran 3:50)

The Qur’an places Jesus in direct contrast to the Torah’s restrictions:

“And [I have come] confirming what was before me of the Torah and to make lawful for you some of what was forbidden to you. And I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear Allah and obey me.” (Al-Imran 3:50)

From this, several conclusions emerge:

• Jesus explicitly permits what had been previously forbidden.

• Since pork was among the forbidden foods in the Torah, the Qur’an acknowledges that Jesus came to remove such restrictions.

• Jesus commands obedience: “Obey me.” According to the Qur’an’s own testimony, obedience to Jesus includes recognition of his authority to allow foods such as pork.

Therefore, to reject the eating of pork while acknowledging Jesus as a prophet in the Qur’an places Muslims in a theological contradiction.

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The Food of the People of the Book (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:5)

Further clarity is found in Surah Al-Ma’idah:

“This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture is lawful for you, and your food is lawful for them.” (Al-Ma’idah 5:5)

This verse is unambiguous:

1. All good foods are made lawful.

2. The food of the People of the Book (Christians and Jews) is permitted for Muslims.

3. Since Christians eat pork and the Qur’an recognizes their food as lawful, pork is thereby permissible within the Qur’an’s framework.

This raises the question: If God declared the food of Christians as lawful, how can pork simultaneously be haram?

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Theological Contradictions for Islam

The evidence above reveals multiple theological problems for Islam:

1. Historical Limitation of Prohibition: Pork was prohibited to the Jews alone (4:160), not universally.

2. Jesus’ Authority to Permit: The Qur’an affirms that Jesus came to lift dietary restrictions (3:50).

3. Permission of Christian Food: The Qur’an sanctions Christian dietary practices (5:5), which include pork.

Taken together, these passages undermine the absolute prohibition of pork in Islam and expose inconsistency in Islamic jurisprudence.

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Conclusion

The Qur’an itself affirms that pork is a good thing, restricted only as a punishment upon the Jews. Jesus, according to the Qur’an, came to make lawful what had been forbidden, which includes pork. Moreover, the Qur’an permits Muslims to eat the food of Christians, which includes pork consumption.

Therefore, the Muslim prohibition of pork is not grounded in the Qur’an, but rather in later Islamic tradition and jurisprudence. This presents a theological calamity for Islam, as it demonstrates inconsistency between Qur’anic testimony and Islamic practice.

The central question remains: If Allah called pork a good thing, Jesus permitted it, and the Qur’an allows Christians’ food, why do Muslims continue to forbid what their scripture permits?

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References

• The Qur’an, Surah An-Nisa 4:160

• The Qur’an, Surah Al-Imran 3:50

• The Qur’an, Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:5

• Guillaume, A. (1955). The Life of Muhammad. Oxford University Press.

• Wensinck, A. J. (1965). Muhammad and the Jews of Medina. Brill.

• Cragg, K. (1991). The Event of the Qur’an: Islam in Its Scripture. Oneworld.

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The Question of Jibril’s Identity in Muhammad’s Revelation: A Critical Examination

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute

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Introduction

In Islamic tradition, the angel Jibril (Gabriel) is presented as the messenger who delivered the Qur’an to Muhammad. However, a close reading of both the Qur’an and the Hadith raises serious questions about the identity of this figure. Unlike the biblical Gabriel, who consistently introduced himself by name and declared his divine commission (cf. Luke 1:19; Daniel 8:16), the Qur’anic Jibril never once introduces himself directly to Muhammad with the explicit words: “I am Jibril; I have been sent to you by Allah.”

This absence of self-identification stands in stark contrast to the biblical record and undermines the reliability of Muhammad’s claim to prophethood. If Muslims insist that Jesus’ divinity cannot be accepted because he never said verbatim, “I am God, worship me,” then by the same logic, Muhammad’s encounter with the alleged Jibril must also be rejected, since no such explicit self-introduction exists.

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The Qur’anic Silence on Jibril’s Self-Introduction

A survey of the Qur’an reveals that the name Jibril (or Gabriel) appears only in a handful of verses (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:97–98; Surah At-Tahrim 66:4). Yet in none of these does Jibril ever address Muhammad directly, nor does the Qur’an preserve any statement of Jibril introducing himself as God’s messenger.

For example:

• Surah 2:97–98 states:

  “Say, ‘Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel—it is he who has brought it (the Qur’an) down to your heart by permission of Allah…’”

  This verse speaks about Jibril but not from Jibril. There is no direct speech where Jibril identifies himself.

• Surah 66:4 mentions Jibril alongside other angelic beings but again, no self-identification is made.

The Qur’an itself provides no evidence that Muhammad ever heard the words: “I am Jibril, I have been sent by Allah.”

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The First Encounter: Squeezing Without Introduction

Islamic tradition (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 1, Hadith 3) records Muhammad’s first alleged encounter with Jibril in the cave of Hira. Muhammad reports that a being appeared and commanded him to “Read!” (Iqra). When Muhammad replied that he could not, the being violently squeezed him three times before dictating words later included in Surah 96:1–5.

Crucially:

1. No introduction is recorded. The being did not say who he was.

2. The encounter was traumatic, not reassuring. Muhammad feared for his life and doubted his own sanity afterward.

3. It was Muhammad’s later assumption—through others—that the figure was Jibril.

By contrast, in the Bible, Gabriel always introduces himself:

• To Daniel: “Gabriel, make this man understand the vision.” (Daniel 8:16).

• To Zechariah: “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you.” (Luke 1:19).

• To Mary: “The angel said to her, ‘I am Gabriel…’” (Luke 1:26–27).

The biblical Gabriel acts with clarity, reassurance, and divine authority. The Qur’anic figure, however, acted with violence and anonymity.

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The Satanic Verses and the Question of Authenticity

The so-called Satanic Verses episode, preserved in early Islamic sources (al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol. 6), recounts how Muhammad once delivered verses endorsing pagan goddesses (al-Lat, al-‘Uzza, and Manat) as intercessors. Later, he retracted them, claiming Satan had deceived him.

If Muhammad could be deceived by Satan once, then the legitimacy of his entire encounter with the unnamed “angel” in the cave is suspect. Since this being never identified himself, what guarantee exists that it was not a demonic entity rather than the biblical Gabriel?

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Applying the Muslim Argument Consistently

Muslims frequently reject Jesus’ divinity with the argument: “He never said, ‘I am God, worship me.’” If such a standard of verbatim self-claim is applied to Muhammad, then:

• Muhammad never heard Jibril say: “I am Jibril, sent by Allah.”

• The Qur’an never records such a declaration.

• The Hadith never preserves such a statement.

Thus, by their own standard, Muslims must concede that Muhammad never met Jibril.

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Conclusion

The Qur’an and Hadith fail to provide any explicit evidence that Muhammad ever encountered the angel Jibril. Unlike the biblical Gabriel, who always declared his identity and mission, the Qur’anic “Jibril” remains silent, anonymous, and forceful in his first appearance. This absence of self-identification raises deep suspicions about the true nature of the being Muhammad encountered.

If Jesus’ divine nature can be dismissed on the grounds of not making a verbatim claim, then Muhammad’s encounter with Jibril must also be rejected on the same grounds. Without Jibril’s clear testimony, Muhammad’s prophethood rests on uncertain and highly questionable foundations.

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References

• The Qur’an: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:97–98; Surah At-Tahrim 66:4; Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1–5.

• Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 1, Hadith 3.

• Al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol. 6.

• Guillaume, A. (1955). The Life of Muhammad. Oxford University Press.

• Crone, P. & Cook, M. (1977). Hagarism: The Making of the Islamic World. Cambridge University Press.

• Reynolds, G. S. (2018). The Qur’an and Its Biblical Subtext. Routledge.

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AND THIS IS ETERNAL LIFE, THAT THEY MAY KNOW YOU, THE ONLY TRUE GOD, AND JESUS CHRIST WHOM YOU HAVE SENT

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

AND THIS IS ETERNAL LIFE, THAT THEY MAY KNOW YOU, THE ONLY TRUE GOD, AND JESUS CHRIST WHOM YOU HAVE SENT

Dear readers,

Today I will explain John 17:3, a verse Muslims often use to claim that Jesus denied being God. Through religious lectures and various pamphlets, Muslims attempt to intimidate the Christian community by saying Jesus rejected His divinity. Are these claims true? Does this verse teach something deeper?

To truly understand the Bible, you must read several verses to grasp what God is saying through His Word. Therefore, I have included verses 4 and 5 to clarify what Jesus was actually saying in John 17.

Let me place all the verses here:

John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they might know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
4 I have glorified You on the earth; I have finished the work which You gave Me to do.
5 And now, O Father, glorify Me with Your own self with the glory which I had with You before the world was.”

In verse 5 — [And now, O Father, glorify Me with Yourself with the glory I had with You before the world existed] — Jesus is saying that:

1. He lived before the world existed!
   This gives us a real understanding of what Jesus was saying and who Jesus truly is. All belief systems acknowledge that the One who existed before all things is God. Yet in verse 5, Jesus claims pre-existence before creation.

2. Jesus continues in the same verse, claiming that He had divine majesty — “GLORY.”
   Jesus tells God the Father to glorify Him with the glory He had before the world existed.
   Now, if Jesus is not God and is only an ordinary human being, why would He ask His Father to glorify Him? By what authority does Jesus claim glory that belongs to God alone?

3. If Jesus is not God, then when He asked the Father to glorify Him, wouldn’t that be blasphemy?
   Yet we never read anywhere that Jesus committed any sin. Even Islam acknowledges that of all human beings who ever lived, Jesus alone lived without committing sin.

Dear readers, the Muslim claim that John 17:3 denies the divinity of Jesus is completely false, because today we have learned from the same chapter that:

• Jesus existed before the world was created.

• Jesus possesses the glory of God.

Verse 5 quotation:
“And now, O Father, glorify Me with Yourself with the glory which I had with You before the world was.”

Key Points:

1. Jesus claims that He lived before the world was created.

2. Jesus claims that He has glory like that of His Father.

THEREFORE:

1. Who is Jesus, that He claims divine glory — and that glory from God the Father Himself?

2. Who is Jesus, that He says He existed before the creation of the world, and says this directly to God the Father?

My beloved brothers and sisters,

The discussion is complete, and it answers the Muslim allegation that Jesus denied His divinity in John 17:3.

I welcome you all to Jesus Christ, the Living One. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Come to Him so that you may receive eternal life and life in abundance.

In His service,
Max Shimba
For Max Shimba Ministries
April 28, 2015 @ Max Shimba Ministries.

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IF JESUS WAS GOD, THEN WHOM WAS HE PRAYING TO?

Thursday, April 9, 2015

IF JESUS WAS GOD, THEN WHOM WAS HE PRAYING TO?

The question of Jesus being God and who He was praying to often causes great confusion, and if one is not careful, it can lead to doubts in the Christian faith. In many religious debates, Muslim scholars and even Jehovah’s Witnesses frequently ask: When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, whom was He praying to? And further still, they ask: Since when does God ever ask for help? Indeed, these questions require solid answers supported by clear biblical passages.

To understand Jesus as God on earth praying to His Father in heaven, we must first recognize that God the Father and Jesus “the Son” had an eternal relationship long before Jesus took on human flesh. Beyond that, you must understand that when Jesus was on earth He had two natures—Jesus was fully God and at the same time fully Man (see the booklet “The Two Natures of Jesus Christ”). Please read John 5:19–27, especially verse 23, where Jesus teaches that the Father sent the Son (also see John 15:10).

In Isaiah 9:6 we are told that a Son was given and a Child was born. Jesus was eternally part of the Trinity, together with the Holy Spirit. The Trinity has always been God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—not three gods, but one God revealed in three Persons. Jesus taught that He and His Father are one (John 10:30), meaning that He and His Father share the same essence and nature. The Father, Son, and Spirit are three Persons with equal fellowship, existing together as God. These three always were and always will be in an eternal relationship. They existed before the beginning of time and will continue to exist forever and ever.

When Jesus—having two natures simultaneously (God and Man) according to Isaiah 9:6—took on the sinless human body, He also took the form of a servant, giving up His heavenly glory (Philippians 2:5–11). As a Man, Jesus grew and learned obedience (Hebrews 5:8). He experienced temptation by Satan, false accusations by humans, rejection from His own people, and ultimately crucifixion. His prayers to the Father in heaven were requests for strength (John 11:41–42) and wisdom (Mark 1:35; 6:46)—ALL OF WHICH HE DID AS A HUMAN BEING. His prayers demonstrated His dependence on His Father in His humanity so that He might fulfill the Father’s redemptive plan, as recorded in John 17. His praying showed that He ultimately submitted to the will of His Father, which included going to the cross to pay the penalty (death) for our breaking of God’s law (Matthew 26:31–46). Without question, He rose bodily from the grave, securing forgiveness and eternal life for all who repent of their sins and trust in Him as Savior.

Therefore, there is no problem with God the Son praying or speaking to God the Father. As mentioned earlier, They had an eternal relationship long before Christ became man. This relationship is displayed in the Gospels so we can see how the Son of God, in His humanity, carried out the will of His Father, and in doing so, purchased redemption for His children (John 6:38). Through continually presenting Himself to His Father in heaven, Christ was always empowered and strengthened, remaining focused through His life of prayer. Christ’s example of prayer is the one we are to follow.

Jesus Christ was not inferior to God while He prayed to His Father in heaven. Remember, Jesus had two natures—God and Man. He showed that even in human nature, a life of prayer is essential to accomplish the Father’s will. Jesus’ prayers to His Father demonstrated the example of relationship within the Trinity and also set an example for us: that we must depend on God for the strength and wisdom we need through prayer. Since Christ, as the God-Man, needed a vibrant prayer life, so also must His followers today.

Therefore, Jesus praying to His Father—He did so as a Man (John 17), even though at the same time He was God (see the booklet “The Two Natures of Jesus Christ”). This is clear proof that since the creation of the world, there has never been anyone like Jesus Christ. Jesus is prayed TO (Acts 7:59), and at the same time we read that Jesus prays TO God the Father (John 17).

Truly, Jesus Is God.

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© 2015, April
April 09, 2015

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THE PARENTS OF MUHAMMAD WERE UNBELIEVERS AND THEY DIED AS UNBELIEVERS

Thursday, December 29, 2016

THE PARENTS OF MUHAMMAD WERE UNBELIEVERS AND THEY DIED AS UNBELIEVERS

Dear reader,

SO THE MOTHER OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD DIED AS AN UNBELIEVER

Lady Amina, the mother of Muhammad, died as an unbeliever. We read:

Arabic Hadith Text:
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ((اسْتَأْذَنْتُ رَبِّي أَنْ أَسْتَغْفِرَ لأُمِّي فَلَمْ يَأْذَنْ لِي ، وَاسْتَأْذَنْتُهُ أَنْ أَزُورَ قَبْرَهَا فَأَذِنَ لِي )) مسلم

Translation of the Hadith:
From Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“I asked my Lord for permission to seek forgiveness for my mother, but He did not permit me. I asked Him for permission to visit her grave, and He permitted me.”
(Sahih Muslim)

It is explained in the book ‘Awn al-Ma‘bud:
“His statement ((But He did not permit me)) means that (his mother) was an unbeliever, and it is not allowed to ask forgiveness for an unbeliever.”

This is another calamity for Muslims:
Both of Muhammad’s parents died while guilty of great sins and while they were UNBELIEVERS.

Why did Allah hate Muhammad’s parents so much?

Do you know that Muhammad’s father also died as an UNBELIEVER and is burning in Hell?

Truly, there are many strange things in Islam.

And yet, we never read that the mother of Jesus died in sin.

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MUHAMMAD ADMITS THAT HIS FATHER IS IN HELL

This is a VERY GREAT CALAMITY for Muslims.

Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah, which means “servant of Allah.”
Yet Muhammad confirmed that he is in Hell burning.

These are not my words; I am not inventing anything about Muhammad’s father.
These are the words of Muhammad himself.

Read the evidence:

Reported by Anas: A man said, “Messenger of Allah, where is my father?”
He said: “He is in Hell.”
When the man turned away, he called him back and said:
“Indeed, my father and your father are in Hell.”
(Sahih Muslim, Book 001, Number 0398)

Now, the question Muslims should ask is this:

Why was Muhammad’s father, a pagan, named “Abdullah”?

Since “Abdullah” means “servant of Allah,” this is clear evidence that pagans of the Jahiliyyah era were already worshipping Allah, even naming their children after him — in the same way Jews named their children in honor of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob:

• Joshua – Yahweh is salvation

• Jotham – Yahweh is perfect

• Jehoahaz – Yahweh has grasped

• Hezekiah – Yahweh strengthens

• Elisha – God is salvation, etc.

The answer is clear:

Allah was a pagan deity long before Islam.

He was the moon god, al-ilah.
Another name for him was Hubal.

This pagan god was worshipped throughout the Middle East, not only by the Arabs.

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MORE THAN THAT:

1. Why does Muhammad admit his father is in Hell?

2. Where did this pagan Abdullah get a name containing “Allah”?

3. Does this mean Allah — a pagan god — existed before Muhammad?

And this is why Muhammad’s grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, almost sacrificed Muhammad’s father Abdullah as an offering to Allah. He was saved by his uncle, after which 100 camels were sacrificed instead.

This sacrifice took place at the Kaaba (we will analyze this later).

We are told:

“The arrow showed that Abdullah was the one to be sacrificed. So Abdul Muttalib took the boy to the Kaaba with a knife to slaughter him. Quraysh, his uncle from the Makhzum tribe, and his brother Abu Talib tried to stop him. They suggested he consult a female soothsayer. She ordered that divination arrows be drawn between Abdullah and ten camels… eventually the number of camels reached one hundred.”
(Ibn Hisham 1/151–155; Rahmat-ul-lil’alameen 2/89–90)

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This is why the God of the Bible constantly warned Israel against the pagan practices of surrounding nations — including worship of the moon, stars, and celestial hosts.

Scriptures:

• Deuteronomy 4:19

• Deuteronomy 17:2–3

• 2 Kings 21:3, 5

• 2 Kings 23:5

• Jeremiah 8:2

• Jeremiah 19:13

• Zephaniah 1:5

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THE YEAR MUHAMMAD WAS BORN

In 570 AD, the year Muhammad was born, there ruled in Yemen an Ethiopian Aksumite governor named Abrahah al-Ashram.

He was jealous of Mecca because so many people visited it for pagan pilgrimage.
So he built a large church in Sana’a hoping to attract pilgrims — but nobody came.

He then marched to Mecca with a huge army and elephants to destroy the Kaaba.

The Quraysh united to defend the Kaaba.
Muhammad’s grandfather Abdul Muttalib told the people to hide in the mountains while he stayed near the Kaaba.

But because the army of Abrahah was so powerful, Abdul Muttalib said:

“The Owner of this House will protect it, and surely He will save it from enemies, and they will not disgrace His servants.”

Tradition says flocks of birds rained stones on Abrahah’s army.
He was wounded and retreated.

But here is the problem:

At that time Muhammad was just a baby.
Islam did not yet exist.
The Kaaba was full of pagan idols.

So who was “the Owner of the House” that Abdul Muttalib referred to?

It was clearly a pagan god, the moon deity — Allah (al-ilah).

The Qur’an says in Surah Al-Fil (105:1–5):

“Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant?
Did He not make their plot go astray?
And He sent against them birds in flocks,
Striking them with stones of baked clay,
And He made them like eaten straw.”

But these events occurred before Islam, in a pagan setting.

So who is “your Lord” here?
Who protected the Kaaba — a pagan shrine filled with idols?

It was not Allah of Islam, because Islam didn’t exist.

It was the same pagan Allah worshipped by Abdul Muttalib — the moon god.

Therefore:

The Kaaba is a pagan house.

Muhammad’s father is in Hell.

All Muslims who go on pilgrimage are honoring a pagan site.

Allah is a pagan god.

Truly, Islam is a pagan religion — which is why Muhammad admitted his father is in Hell.

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I invite you to the true and living God,

JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR.

May God bless you abundantly.

I am Dr. Max Shimba,
a servant of Jesus Christ.
For Max Shimba Ministries Org.

MAX SHIMBA MINISTRIES ORG ©2016. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

ALLAH CREATED WITCHCRAFT AND SENT IT DOWN TO THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD

Yes,
This is a very great tragedy in the nation of Muhammad. Many Christians have been asking themselves: Where did witchcraft come from and who was its origin?
Today the Qur’an answers you by saying that witchcraft WAS CREATED and sent down by Allah, thus the number-one witches are Muslims. I know you think that Max Shimba is falsely accusing Muslims, right?

Here we need to understand that witchcraft is an evil thing that sends a person to hellfire. Going to witch doctors and fortune-tellers is part of unbelief and idolatry.

Let us read this Qur’anic evidence:

Surah Taha 20:73
“Indeed, we have believed in our Lord so that He may forgive us our sins and the magic you forced us to perform. And Allah is the Best and Ever-Lasting.”

According to Surah Taha verse 73, as it was revealed in Mecca to Muhammad and translated by Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani, it says that ALLAH FORCES MUSLIMS TO PERFORM WITCHCRAFT. This is a tragedy, my brothers. The question is: Since when did God become a magician? And what benefit does this witchcraft, sent down by Allah, have for Muslims?

Let us look at the second Tafsir of Surah Taha 73 as translated by Sheikh Ali Muhsin, which says:

“For indeed we stand firmly upon faith in believing in our True Lord so that He may erase our past sins and forgive us for engaging in the witchcraft you forced us to learn and perform! And our Lord is Better in recompense than you if He is obeyed; and His kingdom and ability to repay endures more than yours.”

This means:

1. It says that Muslims are forced to learn witchcraft.

2. It says that Muslims are forced to practice witchcraft.

Dear reader, today I have little to say because you have read for yourself from the Qur’an that Allah sent down witchcraft and forced Muslims to learn and practice it.

I advise Christians who have Muslim friends to be careful, because that friend of yours might be the one bewitching you since he is forced by Allah to do so.

I have quoted Qur’an 2:102 and its explanation below from two tafsir translations (Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy and Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani). This verse and its commentary show the following:

(a) Witchcraft was sent down by Allah’s angels
(b) There are Islamic witches
(c) Witchcraft is the work of unbelief

Also, according to Sahih Bukhari vol. 4, book 54, hadith 490 and Sahih Bukhari vol. 7, book 71, hadith 658, Muhammad was bewitched and harmed by witchcraft. The story of the Prophet being bewitched and affected by magic is also narrated in Qur’an tafsir by Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy, pages 977 and 978.

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QUESTIONS

(a) If witchcraft is unbelief, what relationship does Allah have with unbelief for Him to send down witchcraft?
(b) Was the Prophet Muhammad bewitched by Islamic witches or by other witches?
(c) Was Muhammad bewitched by the witchcraft sent down by Allah’s angels or by some other witchcraft?
(d) Which other prophet was ever bewitched and harmed by witchcraft the way Muhammad was?

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Qur’an 2:102

(Arabic text preserved)

Qur’an 2:102 (Translation by Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy)

“They followed what the devils recited during the reign of Solomon; and Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people witchcraft (which they had known long ago and the magic) which was sent down to the two angels Harut and Marut in Babylon. But the two angels would not teach anyone until they warned him: ‘Indeed we are a trial (testing your obedience); therefore do not disbelieve.’
But they learned from them that by which they could separate a man from his wife (and other things). But they could not harm anyone with it except by permission of Allah. And they learned what harmed them and did not benefit them. And they surely knew that whoever purchased this would have no share in the Hereafter. And surely evil was that for which they sold their souls (of the Hereafter). If only they knew.”

(Translation from Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy, pp. 25–26)

Commentary on Qur’an 2:102

Solomon mentioned here is a prophet. The Jews call him a king who gained his kingdom through magic, not a prophet. And these Islamic witches attribute their magical knowledge to Prophet Solomon. So Allah refutes this. And this verse clearly shows that:

(a) witchcraft is an act of unbelief
(b) a witch cannot harm anyone except by Allah’s permission
(c) a witch himself is harmed by his own witchcraft

Qur’an 2:102 (Translation by Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani)

“And they followed what the devils fabricated concerning the kingdom of Solomon. But Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people witchcraft and that which was sent down to the two angels, Harut and Marut, in Babylon. But they did not teach anyone until they said: ‘Indeed we are a trial, therefore do not disbelieve.’
But they learned from them that by which they could separate a man from his wife. But they could not harm anyone except by Allah’s permission. And they learned that which harms them and does not benefit them. And they surely knew that whoever chooses this will have no portion in the Hereafter. And surely evil is that for which they sold themselves—if only they knew.”

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May God have mercy and forgive all our brothers who practice witchcraft.

Because the Bible says that ALL WITCHES WILL ENTER HELL.

1 Samuel 15:23
“…the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry; because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king.”

Dear reader, receive the living Jesus and gain eternal life.
Religion will not help you at all, because now you understand that it is religion that causes you to become a witch and depart from the love of God.

May God bless you greatly.

It is I, Max Shimba, a servant of Jesus Christ
For Max Shimba Ministries Org
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SO, THE QURAN IS FULL OF DOUBT AND IS NOT CLEAR

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

SO, THE QURAN IS FULL OF DOUBT AND IS NOT CLEAR

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Are the claims that “the Quran is complete and clear” true?

Allah reveals verses claiming that the Quran is not complete and not clear.

Allah says that there are verses in the Quran whose meaning no one knows except Allah.

Dear readers:

Today we will examine the confusion found inside the Quran—despite many Muslim scholars claiming that it is straightforward—while Allah Himself contradicts them by revealing verses that state the Quran is not straightforward and not clear.

First, let us look at the verses claiming that the Quran is clear, fully explained, and a guidance for the rightly guided:

Surah Hud (11:1)
Alif Lam Ra. This is a Book whose verses have been made clear, then detailed, from One who is Wise and All-Aware.

Surah Al-An’am (6:114)
"Shall I seek a judge other than Allah, while He is the One who has sent down to you the Book explained in detail? Those whom We gave the Scripture know it has been sent down from your Lord in truth. So do not be among the doubters."

Surah An-Nahl (16:89)
"And [warn of] the Day when We will raise from every nation a witness against them, and We will bring you as a witness over these people. And We have sent down to you the Book explaining everything, as guidance, mercy, and glad tidings for the Muslims."

The above Surahs claim that the Quran is fully explained, clear, and that when you read it, you should not encounter confusion or contradictions.

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BUT THESE CLAIMS CONTRADICT THE CONFUSION FOUND IN ANOTHER VERSE, WHICH CLAIMS THAT ONLY ALLAH KNOWS THE MEANING OF SOME VERSES

Let us read this verse:

Surah Al-Imran (3:7)
"He is the One who has sent down to you the Book. Within it are verses that are clear and decisive—these are the foundation of the Book. But others are ambiguous. As for those in whose hearts is deviation, they follow what is ambiguous, seeking discord and seeking its interpretation. But no one knows its interpretation except Allah. And those firmly grounded in knowledge say, ‘We believe in it; all is from our Lord.’ But none take heed except those with understanding."

Dear brothers and sisters, this is another disaster in Islam. In Surah Al-Imran—revealed in Medina—Allah says:

1. In the Quran there are muhkamat—clear verses with obvious meaning.

2. There are ambiguous verses, and those who follow them do so seeking discord.

3. There are verses whose meaning no one knows except Allah.

This Surah 3:7 contradicts Surah Hud 11:1, Surah Al-An’am 6:114, and Surah An-Nahl 16:89—which claim the Quran is clear and fully explained.

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So, what should Muslims follow?

What do Muslims believe about a Quran that contradicts itself and is not clear?

Why does Allah contradict Himself in the above verses?

Or was the problem Muhammad himself—who couldn’t read or write and failed to properly memorize Jibril’s instructions?

Furthermore, why would Allah reveal verses whose meaning only He knows?

How do such verses help Muslims?

What benefit do Muslims gain from reading verses whose meaning only Allah knows?

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Finally, I want to know:

How do Muslims know the verses they read are meant to be understood—when Allah has set a trap by saying that some verses in the Quran are known only to Him?

Is this not why Muslims fight among themselves—ISIS, Sunni vs Shia, and many others?

Is this not why the Quran “needs” the Sahih Hadith and the Suna of Muhammad?

This is yet another disaster in the religion of Allah.

Why did Allah reveal verses that only He understands?

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Come to Jesus, the Living One, who has given us the Holy Spirit as our Guide.

John 16:3
But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own, but whatever He hears, He will speak, and He will declare to you the things to come.
14 He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.
15 All that the Father has is Mine; therefore I said He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.

John 16:26
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and remind you of all that I have said to you.

1 John 2:27
But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and not a lie—abide in Him, just as it has taught you.

Dear readers, Jesus has already made it clear:
If you follow Him, you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, who will live within you and teach you all things.

Come to Jesus.

God bless you greatly.

Max Shimba Ministries
@February 9, 2015

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AISHA SAYS THAT MUHAMMAD WAS BEWITCHED

Saturday, December 17, 2016
AISHA SAYS THAT MUHAMMAD WAS BEWITCHED

Muhammad Was Once Bewitched (By a Spell, “Under a Spell”)

“‘Aisha narrates: The Prophet was affected by magic to the point that he would imagine he had done something when he had not done it. One day he prayed (to Allah) for a very long time, then said, ‘I feel that Allah has given me guidance on how to cure myself.’ …”
Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 54 (The Beginning of Creation), Chapter 10, Hadith no. 490, p. 317.
See also:

• Volume 4, Book 53 (Obligations of Khumus), Chapter 34, no. 400, p. 267

• Volume 8, Book 73 (Good Manners), Chapter 56, no. 89, pp. 56–57

• Volume 8, Book 75 (Book of Invocations), Chapter 59, no. 400, pp. 266–267

• Volume 7, Hadith nos. 658–660, pp. 441–443
  Also see Sahih Muslim, Volume 2, Book 4 (Book of Prayer), Chapter 309, no. 1888, p. 411.

Muhammad was bewitched. ‘Aisha narrated: The Prophet continued for some time believing that he was having sexual relations with his wives when he was not. One day he said to me:
“O ‘Aisha! God has instructed me concerning the matter I asked Him about. Two men came; one sat at my feet and the other near my head. The one near my feet said to the one near my head (pointing at me), ‘What is wrong with this man?’ The other replied, ‘He has been affected by magic.’ The first asked, ‘Who cast the spell on him?’ The other replied, ‘Lubaid bin A’sam.’ The first asked, ‘With what (material)?’ The other replied, ‘With the pollen of a male date palm and a comb, in which hair was placed, and buried under a stone in the well of Dharwan.’”

Then the Prophet went to that well and said:
“This is the same well that was shown to me in the dream. The tops of its date palms look like the heads of devils, and its water looks like a mixture of henna.”
‘Aisha added: “The magician Lubaid bin A’sam was from the tribe of Bani Zuraiq, an ally of the Jews.”
Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73 (Good Manners), Chapter 56, no. 89, p. 57.
See also Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75 (Book of Invocations), Chapter 59, no. 400, p. 266.

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1. Why should we follow a Prophet who was bewitched?

2. Is there any Prophet in the Bible who was ever bewitched?

3. Why did Allah fail to protect His Prophet from the power of sorcery?

4. Where do we read that Muhammad was prayed for and delivered from the spell?

There is no evidence anywhere stating that Muhammad was prayed for and that the spell left him. This is a tragedy for the Prophet of Allah to die while still under the effects of sorcery.

Dear reader,
Anyone who dies while bewitched and filled with demons will end up in the Hellfire.

Come to the living Jesus.
Max Shimba Ministries

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The Theology of Baptism: A Christian Appeal to Muslims

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

Baptism is one of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Christian faith, especially within interfaith contexts. Many assume it is only a symbolic ritual or an optional religious ceremony. However, Scripture presents baptism as a decisive moment in God’s redemptive plan—a divine act that marks the transition from spiritual death to spiritual life.

For Christians addressing Muslim audiences, it is essential to explain this doctrine clearly, respectfully, and biblically. Baptism is not a Christian invention; it is a continuation of God’s pattern throughout history, where water becomes a means of salvation, renewal, and covenant identity.

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Baptism in the Storyline of Scripture

The Bible consistently uses water as a symbol and instrument of divine deliverance. Peter reminds believers that Noah and his family were saved “through water” (1 Peter 3:20–21). Their obedience set them apart from a world that faced judgment. Early Christians understood this as a foreshadowing of how God uses baptism to bring people into salvation.

The Exodus story reinforces this theme. When the Israelites passed through the Red Sea, Scripture describes this moment as a “baptism into Moses” (1 Corinthians 10:1–2). The waters marked the end of slavery and the beginning of a covenant life. Christian baptism fulfills this same pattern—deliverance from sin and entrance into a new spiritual identity.

These biblical narratives reveal a consistent theological reality: God uses water to separate the old life from the new.

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Baptism and the Gift of New Life

In Christian teaching, baptism is inseparable from spiritual transformation. When Peter preached at Pentecost, he declared that repentance and baptism lead to forgiveness and the reception of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). Baptism is not merely symbolic; it is the moment when God imparts new life and brings the believer into fellowship with His Spirit.

Jesus Himself affirmed this truth:
“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

Thus, baptism serves as the gateway to spiritual rebirth. Without it, a person remains in the condition Paul describes as “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1–2). Christian theology teaches that spiritual life is not moral improvement—it is a resurrection of the inner person through Christ.

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A Respectful Invitation to Muslims

Muslims understand the importance of purification, obedience, and submission to God. Christianity builds upon these themes but teaches that baptism is the divinely appointed means by which God cleanses, renews, and unites a person to Christ.

This message is extended to Muslims not as an attack on Islam, but as an expression of Christian theological conviction:

• Baptism cleanses from sin.

• Baptism brings a believer into covenant life.

• Baptism unites a person with the death and resurrection of Christ (Romans 6:3–4).

• Baptism opens the door to the Holy Spirit.

• Baptism prepares the soul for the final judgment described in Revelation 20.

Christians therefore regard baptism as essential, not optional.

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An Invitation to Explore Further

The call to repentance and baptism is a universal Christian invitation—extended to all peoples and all nations. It is rooted in the message of Christ, the witness of the apostles, and the consistent teaching of the early Church.

For Muslim readers who are exploring Christian faith, this is an opportunity to understand why baptism holds such a profound place in Christian theology. It is not merely a ritual; it is a divine encounter, a spiritual rebirth, and a step into God’s redeeming grace.