Faith and Prayer

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Commonalities of the 3 Abrahamic Faiths

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Faith & Prayer: 

Commonalities amongst the three Abrahamic Faiths Faith & Prayer

A call to affirm the God of Abraham: 

A call to affirm the God of Abraham Exodus 3:15 'The LORD, the God of your fathers-- the God of Abraham , the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob--has sent me to you.‘ Matthew 22:32 have you not read what God said to you: I am the God of Abraham Quran 3:95 Declare to them: God has spoken the truth, therefore follow the path of Abraham , for he was not from the polytheists.

A call to affirm God’s Prophets: 

A call to affirm God’s Prophets Quran 4:163-5 We have revealed to you as we did to Noah and the prophets after him; as we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Tribes; to Jesus, Jonah, Aaron, Solomon; we gave David the Psalms. Messengers, some of whom we informed you of before and some we have not; and we spoke directly to Moses. Messengers to give glad-tidings and to warn, so that mankind would have no counter-proof after the messengers. And God is Mighty and Wise.

A call to affirm Judgment & Reckoning: 

A call to affirm Judgment & Reckoning Ezekial 39:8 It is coming! It will surely take place, declares the Sovereign LORD. This is the day I have spoken of. Mathew 24:42 "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Quran 22:7 The Hour is surely coming, there is no doubt in that. God will resurrect those in their graves.

Prayer – Ritual with a Purpose: 

Prayer – Ritual with a Purpose Exodus 20:2-5 " I am the Lord thy God ... Thou shalt have no other Gods in front of me...." Mark 12:29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Quran 21:92 This nation of yours is one, and I am your Lord, so worship me.

Prayer – Purity & Preparation: 

Prayer – Purity & Preparation Exodus 40:31-32 "And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet threat; when they went into the tent of the congregation they washed as the Lord commanded Moses." Quran 5:7 "O you who believe! when you rise up for prayer , wash your faces and your hands as far as the elbows, and wipe your heads, and wash your feet to the ankles.”

Prayer – Standing before God: 

Prayer – Standing before God 2 Chr 20:13 All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the LORD. Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying , if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.“ Quran 2:238 Preserve the prayers, and the middle prayer, and stand diligently before your Lord.

Prayer – Praise and Recitation: 

Prayer – Praise and Recitation Psalms 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done. Philippians 4:6 Have no cares; but in everything with prayer and praise put your requests before God. Quran 73:20 Read what is easy for you from the Quran

Prayer – Bowing to His Glory: 

Prayer – Bowing to His Glory Psalms 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. John 11:41-42 "And Jesus Lifted up his eyes and said, Father, I thank Thee that Thou heardest me. Quran 22:77 O You who believe, bow down, prostrate, and worship your Lord…

Prayer – Prostrating in submission: 

Prayer – Prostrating in submission Gen 17:3 "And Abraham fell on his face..." Num 20:6 "And they (Moses and Aaron) fell upon their faces..." Joshua 5:14 "And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship...“ Matt 26:39 “And he (Jesus) went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed..." Quran 41:37 “Do not prostrate to the sun and moon, but prostrate to God who created them if you truly worship him alone.”

Prayer – Greetings of Peace: 

Prayer – Greetings of Peace 1 Sam 25:6 And thus you shall greet him: ‘Peace be to you , and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have. Matt 28:9 “And then suddenly they saw Jesus coming to meet them. "Peace be to you…” Quran 6:51 When those that believe in our signs come to you, then say: Peace be to you ; your Lord has written mercy on himself…

Q & A: 

Q & A Q1: When did you accept Islam? Q2: You mentioned Malcolm X and mainstream Islam, what do you mean by mainstream Islam? Q3: What do you do if you’ve missed a prayer or forget one? Q4: Are the things you say in prayer set or can you say whatever you want?

Q & A: 

Q & A Q8: How long do prayers generally take? Q9: Have you made your pilgrimage? Q5: What direction do you pray in? Q6: Are there prayers that are said over food and other times? Q7: How do you feel about Radicalism in your faith?