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Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith - Part 2

Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith – Part 2

How much do you really know about Islam? Is it possible that we’ve never been told the full story about the historic origins of Muhammad, Mecca, and the Qur’an? In this midweek episode, Frank continues his fascinating conversation with Islam expert, Dr. Jay Smith, who has dedicated his life to evangelizing Muslims. Together, they expose the shocking lack of historical and manuscript evidence for the Qur’an, the prophet Muhammad, and even the city of Mecca itself. Together, Frank and Dr. Smith address questions like:

  • What is the earliest manuscript evidence for the Qur’an, and why do over 2,000 variants raise serious concerns?
  • Are parts of the Qur’an based on Christian hymns?
  • Is Islam a Christian heresy?
  • Who is John of Damascus and why did he call parts of the Qur’an despicable, terrible, and evil?
  • Why did a top a Muslim scholar recently admit that we don’t have good historical evidence for anything written about what Muhammad said or did?
  • Why are most Muslim scholars so hesitant to talk about the Qur’an’s apparent problems?
  • What’s the problem with the Black Stone of Mecca located in Saudi Arabia?
  • Could Islam have originated somewhere other than Mecca?
  • Is it possible that the Muhammad of Islam never existed?
  • What are the four major claims Muslims make about the Qur’an and how do they compare to Jesus and the Bible?
  • What is Dr. Smith’s advice for Muslims and Christians when it comes to responding to this material?

This riveting conversation will not only expose the inconsistencies in Islam’s origin story, but also highlight the unmatched reliability of the Christian faith in contrast. We should encourage our Muslim friends to consider a better Man and a better Book–Jesus and His Word!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling – Part 1
Dr. Jay Smith’s Website
Dr. Jay Smith’s YouTube channel
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Muslim Scholar Throws the Historicity of Muhammad UNDER THE BUS!
Two New Findings That Muhammad Didn’t Exist
Investigating Islam
Dismantling Islam PowerPoint Slides

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Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith

 

Did the prophet Muhammad actually exist? How did the Qur’an come into existence? And did Islam really begin in Mecca? If you think you know a lot about the historic origins of Islam–think again!

Frank welcomes Dr. Jay Smith to the program, a legendary defender of the faith and top Christian apologist to Muslims who spent over two decades at the legendary Speaker’s Corner in London. Dr. Smith shares personal experiences from his years evangelizing Muslims, challenging Islamic claims, and navigating the theological and historical issues at the core of Islam. During this eye-opening conversation, Frank and Dr. Smith tackle questions like:

  • What was it like to evangelize at Speaker’s Corner in London for 25 years and why is it a magnet for Muslims?
  • How did the events of 9/11/2001 change the dynamic between the world’s two largest competing religious worldviews–Christianity and Islam?
  • Why is using the Qur’an helpful when sharing the Gospel with Muslims?
  • What is the “three-legged stool” that supports Islam and how does it compare to Christianity?
  • If Mecca is so old, why is there no evidence historically?
  • What are the four genres of S.I.N. (the Standard Islamic Narrative) and why are they being thrown under the bus by some Muslim scholars?
  • Why are there currently 30 official versions of the Qur’an even though it claims to be eternal and unchanged by human hands?
  • Why are the Qur’an’s earliest manuscripts shockingly incomplete and why was the biography of Muhammad compiled by a German scholar?

This is just part one of a riveting two-part discussion, so be sure to tune in next week as Frank and Dr. Smith continue unpacking the historical and theological cracks in the foundation of Islam. And don’t miss the helpful resources in the list below, including the slides from Dr. Smith’s recent presentation at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills!

If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY HERE. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!

Resources mentioned during the episode:

Dr. Smith’s Website
Dr. Smith’s YouTube channel
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Muslim Scholar Throws the Historicity of Muhammad UNDER THE BUS!
Two New Findings That Muhammad Didn’t Exist
Investigating Islam
Dismantling Islam PowerPoint Slides

Download Transcript

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