Saturday, December 20, 2025

Was Muhammad Demonically Influenced? A Critical Examination

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute

Introduction

The question of Muhammad’s spiritual experiences has been debated for centuries. While Muslims hold him as the “Seal of the Prophets,” many early reports—including those from Islamic sources—raise serious questions about the origin of his revelations. This article critically examines the nature of Muhammad’s experiences, his own confessions of fear and confusion, and the moral consequences of his teachings, in light of biblical and historical evidence.

Muhammad’s Early Experiences: Poet or Possessed?

Islamic historical records state that when Muhammad first received “revelation” in the Cave of Hira, he was left terrified, trembling, and even contemplating suicide. The Qur’an itself records Muhammad’s accusers labeling him as majnun (possessed by jinn) and a poet:

“By your Lord’s grace, you are not mad [majnun].” (Qur’an 68:2)
“Or do they say, ‘He is possessed’ (majnun)? Nay, he has brought them the truth.” (Qur’an 23:70)

Sahih Hadith and the Sirah (biography of Muhammad) recount how Muhammad feared he was possessed when he first encountered the spirit in Hira. Ibn Ishaq, the earliest biographer of Muhammad, writes that Muhammad said:

“I thought I was possessed by a jinn, and I wished to throw myself down from a mountain.” (Ibn Ishaq, Sirat Rasul Allah, trans. Guillaume, p. 106)

The Manifestations: Convulsions, Snorting, and Foaming

The Hadith record peculiar physical symptoms when Muhammad received revelation. These include twitching, foaming at the mouth, and roaring like a camel. Sahih al-Bukhari narrates:

“Sometimes the revelation comes to me like the ringing of a bell… and sometimes the angel comes to me in the form of a man and talks to me and I grasp whatever he says.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 2)

Another narration states:

“Revelation would descend upon him on an extremely cold day, and yet sweat would be dripping from his forehead.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 2)

These symptoms bear closer resemblance to spirit possession described in the New Testament (cf. Mark 9:17–18) than to the orderly and peaceful communication between God and His prophets.

Moral Contradictions in Muhammad’s Life

If Muhammad was indeed sent by God, his life and teachings should align with divine holiness. However, troubling actions attributed to him include:

Child Marriage – Marriage to Aisha, reportedly at age six, consummated at age nine (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 7, Book 62, Hadith 64).
Domestic Violence – Qur’an 4:34 permits men to “strike” their wives if they are disobedient.
Contradiction of Prior Revelation – Muhammad affirmed the Torah and the Gospel (Qur’an 5:46–48), yet his teachings directly contradicted them, especially concerning the crucifixion of Jesus (Qur’an 4:157).

Would a holy God endorse such actions and contradictions?

The Biblical Warning: Another Gospel

The Apostle Paul warned against any “other gospel” preached, even by an angel:

“But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:8)

Muhammad’s teachings deny Christ’s divinity, crucifixion, and resurrection—all essential doctrines of salvation. By biblical standards, Muhammad introduced “another Jesus” and “another gospel” (2 Corinthians 11:4).

Conclusion

The evidence from the Qur’an, Hadith, and Sira shows Muhammad himself feared possession, while his physical manifestations resembled demonic influence. His moral life and teachings raise serious doubts about divine origin, especially when weighed against the holiness of God revealed in the Bible. For these reasons, Muhammad cannot be considered a true prophet of God. Instead, the biblical warning of deception through false prophets and false gospels appears directly relevant to his case.

References

The Qur’an (68:2; 23:70; 5:46–48; 4:157).
Ibn Ishaq. The Life of Muhammad: A Translation of Ibn Ishaq's Sirat Rasul Allah. Trans. A. Guillaume. Oxford University Press, 1955.
Sahih al-Bukhari. Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 2; Vol. 7, Book 62, Hadith 64.
The Holy Bible, King James Version.
Paul, Galatians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 11:4; Mark 9:17–18.

📖 Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

ALLAH MAKES A MAJOR SCIENTIFIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL ERROR ABOUT THE SETTING/SINKING OF THE SUN

Dear reader,

Zul-Qarnain and the Setting of the Sun in Surah 18:85–86

Is it really true that the sun sets in a muddy or dark spring, or is the Qur’an mistaken, or is there another explanation? First, we will examine the plain meaning of Surah 18:85–86, and then we will examine the explanations and responses of some Muslims regarding this matter.

A Little Astronomy

It may not be widely known that the Islamic Abbasid rulers, Arabs, and Persians advanced greatly in astronomy, giving many stars their names, and even transcribed and corrected some of the astronomical charts of the Egyptian ruler Ptolemy (Ptolemy’s tables). However, the sun is many times larger than the entire earth, and the earth travels around the sun. The sun does not set in a muddy spring.

Who is Zul-Qarnain?

We have no evidence that Muhammad told anyone exactly who Zul-Qarnain was. Muslims have four different views:

Alexander the Great (of Macedonia) – This is the most common Muslim view. Zul-Qarnain means “the one with two horns.” There is a fabricated myth saying that Alexander the Great was a god and had two ram’s horns growing from the sides of his head. Despite the fact that this was not true (and it would be difficult to find a battle helmet large enough), this story was known, and many Muslims assume that Allah in Surah 18 was referring to Alexander by this divine name.
Cyrus I of Persia – Another view. His kingdom indeed consisted of two groups: the Medes and the Persians, but beyond that there is no evidence that the two horns refer to him.
A Yemeni king who wore a battle helmet with two ram’s horns – A view held by some Muslims.
An unknown man – The fourth view. However, it does not seem wise to provide explanations about people the speaker had never heard of.

Conclusion: It does not matter who Zul-Qarnain actually was. If he discovered that the sun sets in a muddy spring, and the sun does not set in a muddy spring, then this is false — regardless of the person Muhammad was referring to.

Surah 18 Ideas and Responses

Idea 1: The sun actually sets in a muddy spring!

For early Muslims, the Qur’an taught that this literally happens. The early Muslim historian al-Tabari, vol. 1 p.234, shows this. A second example:
“[Dhu al-Qarnaiyn] witnessed the setting of the sun in its resting place in a black, foul-smelling muddy spring.” (al-Tabari vol. 5 pp.173–174).
Dhu Qarnain is also found in al-Tabari vol. 1 p.371.

Another point connected to this: the earth rests on a large fish according to al-Tabari vol. 1 p.220 (839–923 A.D.).

Idea 2: The sun appeared to Alexander as setting in Lake Ithaca in Macedonia

This idea assumes Zul-Qarnain was Alexander and that Alexander was a good Muslim. This contradicts the fact that Alexander had a temple built for him. Also, Alexander went to conquer north and west of Ithaca — modern-day Albania.

Worse, the Greeks had settlements hundreds of miles west of Ithaca (Spain, Sicily, etc.) at least five hundred years before Alexander. What would make a very intelligent Greek think that the sun sets in a Macedonian lake when Greek ships traveled much farther west beyond Alexander’s country? Furthermore, Tertullian, in A Treatise on the Soul chapter 49 p.227, says that Aristotle, who lived around the same time, mentions a hero from the island of Sardinia far west of Macedonia but around the same latitude.

Idea 3: The “muddy spring” is the Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean has no mud and is not black — it is blue-green. Also, it is not a spring but an ocean. The sun does not set in the ocean. More importantly, Alexander, Cyrus I of Persia, and Yemeni kings never traveled to the Atlantic Ocean, yet Surah 18:85–86 says Zul-Qarnain saw or witnessed this.

Any one of these points is enough to refute this idea, so why do Muslims suggest it? This shows how far they try to go to prove that Surah 18:1–2 is not in error. If Allah of Islam had this idea in the Qur’an, and Allah knew it was false, then this would be a lie. If the Allah of Islam did not know this fact, then he would lack knowledge and could not be all-knowing. If these verses did not come from the Allah of Islam, then the Qur’an would contain obvious errors, because it attributes this falsehood to Allah when it is not true. Of course, if the Islamic Allah is not real, and the true God is not the author of the Qur’an, then the Islamic Allah did not lie because he does not exist.

Idea 4: The “muddy spring” is where Cyrus I viewed the Black Sea

Even if Cyrus I traveled west of the eastern shore of the Black Sea, how would the sun appear to set in the Black Sea if he had already passed the eastern shore going south and east? We have no evidence that Cyrus ever traveled to the region including present-day Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, etc., which lie east of the Black Sea.

A Muslim would have a slightly less weak argument if they said Cyrus saw the sun rise from the Black Sea, because he traveled to Greece. But the Qur’an speaks of sunset. Yet the Black Sea is not a spring, and everyone from the Egyptians to far-northern peoples knew the sun did not set in the Black Sea.

Idea 5: The “muddy spring” is where Cyrus I viewed the Aegean Sea

But the Persians knew the Athenians, Spartans (Greek origins), and other Greeks well. The Persians knew the Greeks were not on the other side of the sun.

Idea 6: The “muddy spring” is where the king viewed the Red Sea

The Yemenis (Sabaeans/Shebans) always knew the Abyssinians (Ethiopians) lived across the water. If they believed the sun set in the Red Sea, then Abyssinians would be the people on the other side of where the sun went.

Idea 7: The “muddy spring” is a metaphor for something else

If this was not literal but a metaphor for other things, then the Qur’an failed to explain that it was not real, and the idea was misleading. Above all, no one can say for sure what exactly it would symbolize.

There is nothing in the Qur’an showing this is not literal, and most early Muslims took it as literal fact. Since they understood the exact meaning from Muhammad’s followers, they were misled by Surah 18.

Idea 8: Muhammad was narrating a dream

This view does not know who Zul-Qarnain actually was. If Muhammad was narrating a dream, the sun could set anywhere he wanted it to. But even if one does not know which imaginary person is seeing a false thing, how can such a person teach us to believe the truth?

However, if someone said that he saw a certain man named ‘Ali doing miraculous things, and millions of people believed him for centuries — could he be called a liar if he forgot to tell them, “It was only my dream; I never actually saw Ali do that with my eyes”?

Conclusion

Regardless of whether Zul-Qarnain was Alexander the Great or someone else, the Qur’an states this as fact: that the sun sets in a muddy spring. Even people a thousand years before Muhammad knew the sun did not set at the western edge of Spain. This idea was not metaphorical because no early Muslim is known to have taken it as non-literal or interpreted it as a metaphor for something else, and all early Muslims believed the Qur’an was not written to deceive.

List of Qur’an Translation Books

Arberry, Arthur J. The Koran Interpreted. Macmillian Publishing Co., Inc. 1955.
Dawood, N.J. The Koran. Penguin Books. 1956–1999.
Malik, Farooq-i-Azam. English Translation of the Meaning of AL-QUR’AN: The Guidance for Mankind. Institute of Islamic Knowledge. 1997.
Pickthall, Mohammed Marmaduke. The Meaning of the Glorious Koran. Dar al-Islamiyya (Kuwait).
Rodwell, J.M. The Koran. First Edition. Ivy Books, Ballantine Books. 1993.
Shakir, M.H. The Qur’an. Tahrike Tarsile Qur’an, Inc. 12th U.S. Edition 2001.
Sher Ali, Maulawi. The Holy Qur’an. Islam International Publications (Ahmadiyya) 1997.
Yusuf ‘Ali, Abdullah. The Holy Qur-an: English translation of the meanings and Commentary. King Fahd Qur’an Printing Complex. 1410 A.H.

Other Reference Books

Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 1958.
The History of al-Tabari: An Annotated Translation. Ehsan Yar-Shater, General Editor. State University of New York Press 1989–

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It is I, Dr. Max Shimba,
Servant of Jesus Christ, our Great God and Savior. Titus 2:13

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March 22, 2016

ALLAH MADE A GREAT SCIENTIFIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL ERROR ABOUT THE SETTING OF THE SUN

Dear reader,

Zul-Qarnain and the Setting of the Sun in Surah 18:85–86

Is it true that the sun sets in a spring of muddy or dark water, or is the Qur’an mistaken, or is there another explanation? First, we will examine the plain meaning of Surah 18:85–86, and then look at the explanations and responses from various Muslims about this matter.

Qur’an 18:85–86 (Full Quotation)

Arabic:
فَأَتْبَعَ سَبَبًا • حَتّىٰ إِذَا بَلَغَ مَغْرِبَ الشَّمْسِ وَجَدَهَا تَغْرُبُ فِي عَيْنٍ حَمِئَةٍ وَوَجَدَ عِندَهَا قَوْمًا ۗ قُلْنَا يَا ذَا الْقَرْنَيْنِ إِمَّا أَنْ تُعَذِّبَ وَإِمَّا أَنْ تَتَّخِذَ فِيهِمْ حُسْنًا

Transliteration:
Fa’ittabaʿa sababā.
Hattā idhā balagha maghriba ash-shamsi wajadahā taghrubu fī ʿaynin ḥami’atin wa wajada ʿindahā qawman.
Qulnā yā Dhā al-Qarnayn immā an tuʿaddhiba wa immā an tattakhidha fīhim ḥusnā.

Literal English Translation:
"So he followed a way, until when he reached the setting place of the sun, he found it setting in a spring of muddy (dark) water, and he found near it a people. We said, ‘O Dhul-Qarnayn, you may punish them or treat them with kindness.’"

This is the verse your article analyzes and challenges.

A Little Astronomy

It may not be widely known that the Muslim Abbasid, Arab, and Persian rulers were advanced in astronomy. They named many stars, and even corrected parts of Ptolemy’s astronomical tables. However, the sun is many times larger than the earth, and the earth travels around the sun. The sun does not set in a spring of muddy water.

Who is Zul-Qarnain?

We have no evidence that Muhammad ever told anyone exactly who Zul-Qarnain was. Muslims hold four primary views:

1. Alexander the Great (Most Common Muslim View)

Zul-Qarnain means “the one with two horns.” A legendary myth claimed Alexander the Great was a god and had two ram horns growing from his head. Although untrue (and inconvenient for designing a battle helmet), the myth was well known. Many Muslims believe Allah in Surah 18 was referring to Alexander.

2. Cyrus I of Persia

His empire combined two peoples—Medes and Persians—which some try to connect to “two horns.” Beyond that, nothing links him reliably.

3. A Yemeni King Who Wore a Two-Horned Helmet

Some Muslims hold this view.

4. An Unknown Figure

A minority view, but difficult because no one can clearly explain who this unknown man was.

Conclusion

It does not matter who Zul-Qarnain was. If he believed the sun sets in a muddy spring, and the sun does not set in a muddy spring, then the story is false regardless of the identity of the character Muhammad referenced.

Surah 18 Interpretations and Responses

Idea 1: The Sun Literally Sets in a Muddy Spring

Early Muslims believed the Qur’an taught this literally.
Islamic historian al-Tabari (vol. 1, p. 234) affirms this understanding.
Another example:
“[Dhu al-Qarnaiyn] witnessed the setting of the sun in its resting place in a black, stinking mud spring.”
(al-Tabari vol. 5, pp. 173–174; also vol. 1, p. 371)

Another related belief: the world sits on a giant fish (al-Tabari vol. 1, p. 220, 839–923 A.D.).

Idea 2: The Sun Appeared to Alexander to Set in Lake Ithaca in Macedonia

This view assumes:
• Zul-Qarnain = Alexander
• Alexander was a good Muslim (contradicted by his pagan temple)
• Alexander traveled west far enough for such an illusion (he did not)

Worse: Greek settlements existed hundreds of miles west of Ithaca (Spain, Sicily, etc.) centuries before Alexander. No Greek would believe the sun literally set in a Macedonian lake while Greek ships sailed far beyond it.

Tertullian (Treatise on the Soul, ch. 49, p. 227) notes Aristotle also referenced western explorers—contradicting the idea entirely.

Idea 3: The “Muddy Spring” Is the Atlantic Ocean

Problems:
• The Atlantic is not muddy.
• It is not black.
• It is not a spring.
• The sun does not set in the ocean.
• Alexander, Cyrus, and the Yemeni kings never reached the Atlantic.
• Surah 18 says Zul-Qarnain saw the sun setting in it.

Idea 4: The “Muddy Spring” Is the Black Sea Viewed by Cyrus I

Even if Cyrus reached the eastern coast, the sun would not appear to set in the Black Sea if he traveled south and east of it.
No evidence exists Cyrus traveled to modern Georgia, Armenia, or Azerbaijan.

Idea 5: The “Muddy Spring” Is the Aegean Sea

Persians knew Greeks and Spartans well. They knew no nation lived “beyond the sun” on the other side of an ocean.

Idea 6: The “Muddy Spring” Is the Red Sea

Yemenis knew Abyssinia well. They would not believe the sun set into the Red Sea.

Idea 7: The Phrase Is Metaphorical

If metaphorical, the Qur’an failed to indicate that clearly, misleading early Muslims.
All early Muslims took it literally.
Nothing in the Qur’an suggests metaphoric language.
Therefore, Muslims closest to Muhammad misunderstood—meaning the Qur’an misled them.

Idea 8: Muhammad Was Recounting a Dream

This view collapses because:
• Surah 18 presents Zul-Qarnain as a real historical figure.
• Dreams cannot teach objective truth unless explained as dreams.
• A prophet must not confuse dreaming with revelation.

If millions believed Muhammad’s dream was historical fact, the error lies in failing to clarify the nature of the story.

Conclusion

Regardless of who Zul-Qarnain was—Alexander or another figure—the Qur’an presents as objective truth that the sun sets in a spring of muddy water.
Ancient people 1,000 years before Muhammad already knew the sun did not set beyond Spain.
No early Muslim treated the verse as metaphor.
All early Muslims believed the Qur’an never misleads.

Yet Surah 18 teaches an impossible astronomical event.

List of Qur’an Translations

Arberry, Arthur J. The Koran Interpreted. Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. 1955.
Dawood, N.J. The Koran. Penguin Books. 1956–1999.
Malik, Farooq-i-Azam. English Translation of the Meaning of AL-QUR’AN: The Guidance for Mankind. 1997.
Pickthall, Mohammed Marmaduke. The Meaning of the Glorious Koran.
Rodwell, J.M. The Koran. Ivy Books. 1993.
Shakir, M.H. The Qur’an. 12th U.S. Edition, 2001.
Sher Ali, Maulawi. The Holy Qur’an. Islam International Publications (Ahmadiyya), 1997.
Yusuf Ali, Abdullah. The Holy Qur-an: Translation and Commentary. King Fahd Complex.

Other Reference Books

• Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1958
• The History of al-Tabari, SUNY Press

God bless you greatly.

I am Dr. Max Shimba,
Servant of Jesus Christ, our Great God and Savior (Titus 2:13)

For Max Shimba Ministries Org
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Did Jibril Ever Say His Name to Muhammad?

A Question Muslims Rarely Ask: Did Jibril Ever Say His Name to Muhammad?

Here’s a simple, yet provocative question: Did Angel Jibril (Gabriel) ever actually introduce himself to Prophet Muhammad by name?

It sounds straightforward, but when you dig into the Qur’an and Hadith, something surprising emerges: there’s no record anywhere where Jibril says, “I am Jibril.”

The Traditional Take

Islamic tradition teaches that Jibril is the angel who delivered God’s revelations. His role is undeniable—he conveys divine messages, guides the Prophet, and appears at critical moments in Islamic history.

Believers argue that his identity doesn’t need words: his actions speak for themselves. But is that enough? Can we be certain someone’s identity is correct without a clear introduction?

The Skeptical Lens

Critics and researchers point out a striking detail: no verse or Hadith quotes Jibril personally stating his name. If he was such a key messenger, wouldn’t he introduce himself explicitly?

This isn’t about faith—it’s about textual evidence. It’s a simple question of what’s actually recorded in the scriptures.

Questions to Ponder

Is verbal self-identification necessary for certainty in religious texts?
Are there examples in other religions where messengers are recognized without naming themselves?
What does this tell us about how tradition interprets events versus what’s documented?

The Challenge

Here’s the deal: show me a single verse or authentic Hadith where Jibril clearly says, “I am Jibril” to Muhammad. If it exists, it’s worth knowing—and I’d gladly acknowledge it.

This isn’t about disrespect. It’s about critical thinking, textual study, and asking questions that deepen our understanding of history and scripture.

So, Muslim friends, what do you think? Can you find it? Or is this one of those assumptions passed down through tradition? Let’s have a respectful, evidence-based discussion.

“I will become a Muslim if you can show me even one verse—anywhere in the Qur’an or authentic Hadith—where the angel Jibril introduces himself to Muhammad by name as ‘Jibril.’”

“Show me a single place—Qur’an or Hadith—where Jibril personally tells Muhammad, ‘I am Jibril.’ If you can, I will accept Islam today.”
“Point to any text in Islamic scripture where the angel Jibril directly identifies himself to Muhammad. If such a statement exists, I will become a Muslim.”
“Find one explicit verse or narration where Jibril introduces himself to Muhammad by name. If you can, I will embrace Islam.”
“Provide one clear statement from the Qur’an or Hadith where Jibril says to Muhammad, ‘My name is Jibril.’ If you show it, I will convert to Islam.”

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Did Angel Jibril Ever Introduce Himself to Muhammad? Let’s Debate.

In Islamic tradition, Angel Jibril (Gabriel) is said to have delivered the revelations of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad. But here’s a question that rarely gets asked: Did Jibril ever actually introduce himself to Muhammad by name?

It might sound simple, but the answer isn’t obvious—and it opens a fascinating discussion about religious texts, tradition, and interpretation.

The Traditional View

Many Muslims and scholars assert that Jibril’s identity is clear in the Qur’an and Hadith. Even if he never says, “I am Jibril,” his role as the messenger of God is unmistakable. Proponents argue that his actions—delivering revelations, guiding the Prophet, and communicating divine messages—serve as sufficient identification.

In other words, actions speak louder than words. For believers, the very function of Jibril confirms who he is, even without a verbal introduction.

The Critical Question

Skeptics point out something intriguing: Nowhere in the Qur’an or Hadith does Jibril explicitly say, “I am Jibril.” If such an important introduction occurred, shouldn’t it have been recorded? Critics suggest that tradition assumes his identity rather than documenting it directly.

This raises deeper questions: How much of religious tradition relies on textual evidence, and how much relies on interpretation?

Food for Thought

Must a messenger identify themselves by name to be recognized?
Are there parallels in other religious texts where messengers are recognized without explicitly stating their names?
What does this debate tell us about the way traditions are recorded and transmitted?

Your Turn to Join the Debate

This isn’t about mocking or dismissing belief—it’s about engaging critically with history and scripture. Whether you lean toward the traditional understanding or the skeptical view, asking questions like this can deepen our appreciation for religious texts and encourage thoughtful discussion.

So, what do you think? Did Jibril ever introduce himself to Muhammad?

Daughter of Lancashire Imam Converts to Christianity and Is Baptized

Daughter of Lancashire Imam Converts to Christianity and Is Baptized

Father Reportedly Seeking to Kill Her

A 35-year-old woman, the daughter of a prominent mosque Imam in Lancashire, England, has embraced Christianity and undergone baptism. One of the major reasons for her departure from Islam was being forced into marriage at the age of 16.

Now a holder of a postgraduate degree from a leading British university, she has been on the run for years. She has relocated more than 45 times, living in hiding to escape family members who have allegedly issued a death sentence against her because of her conversion.

Full story available at:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-500087/Imams-daughter-hiding-conversion-Christianity-sparked-death-threats.html

THE QURAN IS NOT THE WORD OF ALLAH NOR GOD

THE QURAN IS NOT THE WORD OF ALLAH NOR GOD

Dear reader,

This is a very great DISASTER for all Muslims in the world. Muslims have always claimed that the entire Quran is the word of Allah. When you ask them how this Allah managed to speak to Muhammad, they remain silent and begin to insult you. Beyond that, today I will give you sufficient evidence that the Quran is not the word of Allah but the words of people and various creatures.

Now join me for the evidence:

SATAN SPEAKS IN THE QURAN

Surah Al-Hijr 39: Satan said: My Lord! Because You have put me in error, I will surely make evil attractive to them on earth and mislead them all.

In Surat Al-Hijr, we read that Satan is the one speaking in verse 39. Therefore, Satan is a speaker inside the Quran.

HERE WE READ THAT ZACHARIAH IS ALSO A SPEAKER IN THE QURAN

Surat Maryam: Zakariah said: My Lord! My bones have weakened, and my head is gleaming with white hair; and, my Lord, I have never been disappointed in my supplication to You.

Muslims, whose words are these in the Quran?

Continue learning here:

MARY IS ALSO A SPEAKER IN THE QURAN

Surat Maryam, verse 18: Mary said: Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you—if you fear Allah.

Muslims, why is Mary speaking in the Quran? Or has Mary become Allah these days? This is a great disaster for Muslims.

THE ANGELS ALSO SPEAK IN THE QURAN

Surat Maryam verse 21: The angel said: So it will be! Your Lord says: It is easy for Me! And We will make him a sign for the people and a mercy from Us. And this matter has already been decreed.

Dear reader, why do Muslims love to lie like this, claiming the entire Quran is the Word of Allah? Yet we see other beings speaking inside the Quran.

ISA SON OF MARY ALSO SPEAKS IN THE QURAN

Surat Maryam verse 36: And indeed Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is the Straight Path.

Isa also spoke in the Quran. But Muhammad himself never said anything in the Quran, nor was his birth mentioned in the Quran. This is a great disaster for MUSLIMS.

ALLAH HIMSELF REVEALS A VERSE SAYING MUHAMMAD IS INSANE

Quran 15:6: And they said: O you to whom the Reminder has been sent down! You are surely insane.

MY QUESTION TO MUSLIMS IS VERY SIMPLE:

WHO IS THE SPEAKER IN THE QURAN?
WHOSE WORDS ARE IN THE QURAN?

If you can answer me with verses and without insults, today I will convert and become a Muslim.

Muslims usually say: if you do not believe that the Quran is the word of God, then produce verses like those of the Quran, while we know that there are many verses whose speakers are others and not Allah.

Now, we leave this confusion to Muslims to come and answer us without trembling.

WHOSE WORDS ARE IN THE QURAN?

You are very welcome to Jesus, the living One, who is the WORD OF LIFE.

Dr. Max Shimba
Max Shimba Ministries

Why We Need Peace — Not Merely Religion

Why We Need Peace — Not Merely Religion

(Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace)
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba — Shimba Theological Institute

Religion, in its human form, often evolves into systems of rules, rituals, labels, and traditions. It can easily create divisions, elevate fear over hope, and even ignite conflict. But the mission of Jesus Christ was never to establish another religious institution. He came to bring something far greater—peace. Peace with God, peace within the human heart, and peace among people.

Below is a clear understanding of why true transformation comes not from religion, but from the Person of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

1. Religion Focuses on Outward Practices — Christ Brings Inner Transformation

Most religions focus on what people must do to reach God. Jesus focuses on what He has already done.

Religion says: “Try harder.”
Christ says: “Come to Me.”

Religion burdens the human soul with impossible demands, but Christ invites the weary to rest:

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28)

Rituals cannot give peace. Rules cannot heal a broken heart. Only Christ transforms the inner person—bringing true peace from the inside out.

2. Religion Divides People — Christ Reconciles People

History is full of religious conflicts. Systems and labels divide, but Christ unites.

“He is our peace… and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility.”
(Ephesians 2:14)

Jesus forms one family of God—not by law, but by love.
In Him, Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, male and female stand on equal ground. Christ creates unity where religion created barriers.

3. Religion Creates Fear — Christ Offers Assurance

Many religious systems teach that you must perform perfectly to be accepted by God. This creates fear, anxiety, and guilt.

But Christ brings assurance:

“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
(Romans 5:1)

Peace comes not from human effort but from Christ’s finished work on the cross. He brings confidence, forgiveness, and unshakable hope.

4. Religion Tries to Reach God — Christ Brings God to Us

Humanity builds religions to climb up to heaven.
But heaven came down through Jesus Christ.

He is Emmanuel—God with us.
Through Christ, God enters our world, knows our pain, carries our sorrows, and walks with us in every season of life.

5. Religion Cannot Change the World — Peace Through Christ Can

Laws, governments, and religious institutions may try to improve society, but only transformed hearts can produce lasting peace.

Jesus teaches a radical lifestyle:

Love your enemies
Bless those who curse you
Forgive seventy times seven
Overcome evil with good

This is the kind of peace that heals homes, restores communities, and can transform nations.

Jesus Christ: The True Prince of Peace

Isaiah declared His identity centuries before His birth:

“Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
(Isaiah 9:6)

Through Him we receive:

Peace with God
Peace within ourselves
Peace with others
Eternal peace in God’s kingdom

This is why humanity needs peace, not merely religion.
Religion without Christ leaves the soul empty.
But Christ—without the weight of human traditions—brings life, salvation, hope, and everlasting peace.

Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
Teaching Christ. Proclaiming Truth. Advancing Peace.

THE ISLAMIC SPIRIT-PROPHET MUHAMMAD CANNOT SAVE ANY FOLLOWER OF ISLAM

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba

Shimba Theological Institute

Abstract

This scholarly article critically evaluates the Islamic belief that Muhammad and the Qur’an provide a path to eternal life. By examining key Qur’anic declarations, Hadith testimonies, and historical Islamic sources, this study demonstrates that Muhammad himself confessed ignorance about his own salvation, was influenced by deceptive spiritual encounters, and failed to reveal any redemptive path comparable to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This research uses a comparative theological method, engaging Biblical revelation as the ultimate standard for salvation and divine truth.

1. Introduction: The Question of Salvation in Islam

Every religion grapples with the central question of human destiny: How can a person obtain eternal life? Islam claims that obedience to Allah and imitation of Muhammad will lead believers to Paradise. Yet, when Islam’s primary sources are examined critically, a theological crisis emerges:

Muhammad never offered assurance of salvation.
Muhammad confessed uncertainty about his own eternal destiny.
Muhammad admitted receiving revelations from a being whose nature he could not verify.
The Qur’an offers no Savior, no atonement, and no Redeemer comparable to the biblical Jesus Christ.

Thus, the Islamic path cannot provide eternal life, because its very founder did not know whether he himself was saved.

2. Muhammad's Confession: He Did Not Know His Destiny

Islamic theology claims Muhammad is the final prophet and the model for salvation. Yet the Qur’an records Muhammad openly admitting that he had no assurance of salvation—neither for himself nor for his followers:

Qur’anic Evidence

“I am not something original among the messengers, nor do I know what will be done with me or with you.”
— Surah Al-Ahqaf 46:9

This confession alone invalidates any claim that Muhammad can provide eternal life. A guide who does not know where he is going cannot lead others to safety.

3. The Veil of Spiritual Blindness Over Islam

The Qur’an and Hadith indicate that a spiritual veil—introduced through Muhammad’s encounters—blinded his followers from the truth of salvation. The apostle Paul describes such deception:

“…the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers…”
— 2 Corinthians 4:4

Islamic tradition itself describes Muhammad being influenced and deceived spiritually, demonstrating that his revelations were often unclear, contradictory, or spiritually corrupted.

4. Did Muhammad Encounter a Demonic Being?

4.1 Muhammad’s Fear That the Spirit Was a Demon

When Muhammad first saw the being who delivered the Qur’an, he feared demon-possession:

Hadith Evidence

Aisha reports:

Muhammad feared a jinn had possessed him.
— Sahih Bukhari, Book of Revelation, Hadith 3
— Sirat Ibn Ishaq, pp. 106–107

This directly contradicts the biblical pattern in which true prophets immediately recognize the presence of God.

4.2 The “Satanic Verses”: Muhammad Confessed He Spoke Words from Satan

Islamic historical sources state that Muhammad delivered revelations that he later admitted came from Satan:

Historical Source Evidence

Muhammad confessed that Satan had “interfered with the message” he recited.
— Al-Tabari, Vol. 6, p. 111
— Ibn Sa’d, Kitab al-Tabaqat, Vol. 1

This is known as the Satanic Verses incident, universally accepted by early Islamic scholars.

If a prophet confesses that Satan placed words in his mouth, he cannot be a trustworthy guide to eternal life.

5. Allah Identified as a Deceptive Spirit in Islamic Texts

5.1 “Allah” and Jinn Are Theologically Mixed

The Qur’an says:

“Among us [the jinn] are Muslims and among us are disbelievers.”
— Surah Al-Jinn 72:14

Islamic theology merges the identity of Allah’s followers with jinn—spiritual beings the Bible categorizes as demons (Deuteronomy 32:17; Psalm 106:37; 1 Timothy 4:1).

5.2 Hadith Confirms That the Spirit Appearing to Muhammad Was a Jinn

“The one who came to me was an angel-like being, but at times I feared it was a jinn.”
— Umdah al-Ahkam, Vol. 3, p. 460

This confession is fatal to Islamic theology.

5.3 Muhammad Was Forsaken and Left Sick by the Spirit

The Qur’an and Hadith describe a troubling episode:

“Your Lord has neither forsaken you nor hated you.”
— Surah Ad-Duhaa 93:1–3

Hadith explains the context:

Muhammad fell ill, and the spirit abandoned him for a period.
— Sahih Bukhari 4950

This demonstrates spiritual inconsistency—not the work of the God of the Bible.

6. Muhammad Was a Sinner and Cannot Be a Savior

Islamic sources record Muhammad as:

engaging in child marriage (Aisha, age 6; Sahih Bukhari 5133)
ordering assassinations
waging wars of conquest
confessing sins repeatedly
“Ask forgiveness for your sin.”
— Surah Muhammad 47:19

A sinner cannot save sinners.

In contrast, the Bible declares Jesus Christ sinless (Hebrews 4:15) and therefore able to offer salvation.

7. Biblical Revelation: Salvation Comes Only Through Jesus Christ

Unlike Muhammad, Jesus knew His destiny and offered eternal life with absolute authority:

“I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.”
— John 14:6

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.”
— John 10:28

Jesus alone is:

sinless (1 Peter 2:22)
divine (Titus 2:13)
risen from the dead (Romans 1:4)
Savior of the world (John 4:42)

Muhammad admitted he could not save himself; Jesus Christ saves everyone who believes.

8. Conclusion: Muhammad Cannot Save—Only Jesus Christ Can

Islam offers no Savior.
Muhammad:

did not know his destiny (46:9)
feared demonic possession
spoke satanic revelations (Tabari 6:111)
was forsaken by the spirit
confessed his sins
died, decayed, and remains dead

He cannot give what he did not have—eternal life.

Jesus Christ alone conquered death and offers salvation to all who believe.

9. Final Call to All Muslims

Dear Muslim reader,
Your eternal destiny is precious. Your soul is eternal. Muhammad cannot save you because he could not save himself.

Jesus Christ—Yeshua Ha-Meshiach—loves you, died for you, and rose again to give you eternal life.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…”
— John 3:16

Turn to Him today.
He alone is the Savior of the world.

El-Shaddai loves you—in Jesus’ Name.

ISLAM IS A PATH THAT LEADS TO HELL

THE PATH THAT LEADS TO HELL AND THE HEREAFTER IS ONE

This is a very great disaster.

Quran 19:71
وَإِن مِّنكُمۡ إِلَّا وَارِدُهَا‌ۚ كَانَ عَلَىٰ رَبِّكَ حَتۡمً۬ا مَّقۡضِيًّ۬ا
71. And there is none among you except that he will reach Hell. This is a decree of your Lord that must be fulfilled.

Allah is telling Muslims that all of them must ENTER HELL, and that this is their judgment.

Now if Muslims have already been judged to Hell, what benefit is there in following Allah, who sends people to Hell?
ALLAH SAYS that He has already judged all Muslims and that He MUST FULFILL that judgment that all Muslims are to enter Hell.

My friends, what is difficult here? Why is this hard? Allah has already finished the matter by saying that all Muslims will enter Hell.

I KNOW MUSLIMS will start arguing— “Oh, you don’t know the Quran,” “Oh, you misinterpreted the verses.” Let me add more verses from their own Quran that expose them again.

SURAT AT-TAKAATHUR, revealed in Mecca, tells Muslims:

3. No! You will soon know!
4. Again, no! You will soon know!
5. No! If only you knew with certainty,
6. You will surely see Hellfire!

Allah is telling Muslims, “No!,” meaning what Muslims think they understand is not correct.

Remember, these verses are revealed by Allah to His prophet Muhammad. ALLAH IS TELLING MUHAMMAD in verse 3:
“No! You will soon know!”

SO WHY DOESN’T ALLAH tell Muhammad the truth directly? Why does Allah wait until the Day of Judgment for Muslims to discover that Allah is false and leads them to Hell?

This is a very great disaster.

MUSLIMS HAVE BEEN DECEIVED:

Muslims claim that they will go to the Hereafter — ALLAH RESPONDS in Surat At-Takaathur 6: You will surely see Hellfire!
Muslims claim they follow the religion of Almighty God — ALLAH RESPONDS in verse 3: No! You will soon know!
Muslims claim that Islam is the religion of Almighty God — ALLAH RESPONDS in verse 4: Again, no! You will soon know!
Muslims say that the Quran is the Book of Almighty God — ALLAH RESPONDS in verse 5: No! If only you knew with certainty.

My brothers and sisters, what difficulty is there in these verses? They are very clear, and already ALLAH has begun to deny them by saying: “NO!”

ALLAH HAS ALREADY SAID that what Muslims know is NOT SO.

Allah says to Muslims, in Quran Surah 19:71,
And there is none among you Muslims except that he will reach that Hell. This is a decree of your Lord that must be fulfilled.

A CHRISTIAN WITH HIS RIGHT MIND CANNOT ACCEPT TO BE IN THIS GROUP OF HELL.

Muslims, I welcome you to Jesus, who does not send people to Hell.

SO MUHAMMAD AND ALL MUSLIMS WILL ENTER HELL?

Come today and receive eternal life.
God bless you all.

It is I, Dr. Max Shimba, servant of Jesus Christ the Great God. Titus 2:13