Names of Mohammad and ‘Ali (SBUT) in the Bible

Part 3

Dr. McElwain continues:

“Of course the context of the verse [Psalm 106:24] is a reference to the Exodus, so the primary application of the name should normally be a person involved at that time. None can be found. Even if one could be found, the secondary [*] application of the prophecy would clearly refer to the Prophet [Mohammad] (as).”

[*] What the Dr. calls a secondary application, in fact in Islamic and Qur’anic terminology is called “Ta’wil” which from one aspect, it means the originally intended meanings by Allah that are hidden in the heart of verses, while the apparent meanings have significance too …

It is also worthy to mention that there are many statements in the current bible which former christian scholars such as Lynette Vivienne Burton (Shifa LV Mustapha) in her book: In Quest of Truth, from Deception to Deliverance, interpret as glad tidings to the Prophet of Arabia, Hadrat Muhammad (SAWA). Here we are going to briefly mention a statement from the book of Genesis, and a few statements from the book of Isaiah which is generally believed to be visions and prophecies, and refer readers to her book for more glad tidings and their analysis.

Isaiah 21:1 The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert …

Isaiah 21:13 The burden [*] upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge …

[*] The word “burden” as mentioned in Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, on the one hand means obligation, responsibility …- which is the meaning used by Shifa LV Mustapha- and on the other hand it can also mean the essential message …; Arabic bibles in place of this word have stated وحی meaning Divine Revelation.

Shifa Mustapha after an analysis of Isaiah 21:13 and other related statements states: “Indeed the burden had been, remarkably and divinely, placed upon Arabia and the Holy Prophet of Arabia!”

She also refers to:

Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

One of the points which the author makes in regard to this statement is: “Allah is telling those of the previous Scriptures - in this Prophet will the change occur …”

Isaiah 42:10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants

Isaiah 42:11 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar [according to bible, son of Ismael, the forefather of Hadrat Muhammad (SAWA)] doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.

Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

Some of the points which Shifa Mustapha says in this regard are: “Indeed it is a new song, and in another tongue … It is a song which tells of the Oneness of God … It is a song in which the praise of Allah is part of the daily living … Kedar (Qadar) is again mentioned and to them it is told that the inhabitants of their villages are to lift up their voices, to sing from the rock, let them shout from the top of the mountains, or high places. If anyone has heard the Muslim call to prayer, this is indeed a true picture.  The Muezzin (caller) stands at the highest place and calls for all to hear, and most often with a musical chant which is beautiful to hear …”

She also refers to “Shilo” as a mystery Prophet introduced in the bible; in regard to the forty-ninth chapter of Genesis she reminds that Hadrat Ya’qoob (Jacob), grandson of Hadrat Ibrahim (Abraham), called his sons to his side as he was approaching death, telling them what was to happen in the future.  She mentions that Jacob in statements 8 and 9 described one of his sons, Judah, through whom the line of the Prophets from bani-Israel was to come. Then she draws attentions to statement 10 which clearly indicated that Prophethood would be transferred from the line of Juda to the Promised Prophet; i.e. the line of Prophethood would be changed from bani-Israel:

Genesis 49:10 The Scepter [*] shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver [*] from between his feet [**], until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

[*] The Sceptre is the sign of Divinely bestowed Authority and Sovereignty; and Lawgivers are those who possess such authority.

[**] Between his feet, referring to his generative power and thus his descendants.

Let us look at a few other English translations:

Genesis 49:10 (AMP):

10 The scepter or leadership shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful One] comes to Whom it belongs, and to Him shall be the obedience of the people.

Genesis 49:10 (ERV):

10 Men from Judah’s family will be kings. The sign that his family rules will not leave his family before the real king [Shiloh] comes. Then many people will obey and serve him.

Genesis 49:10 (GNV):

10 The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and the people shall be gathered unto him.

Shifa Mustapha quotes one of her professors- whom she remembers as: “During my College days we had had a particularly popular Professor who had made our studies extremely interesting and thought-provoking.  He had also impressed me with his honesty …”- who in regard to Shiloh had said:

“Shiloh is the mystery prophet … Many Christians will try to tell you that this is Jesus Christ, but it is not him … He is not of the Jews, but rather from the brethren of the Jews … Moses was informed about him in Deuteronomy. He is also mentioned as ‘that Prophet’ [*] in the New Testament … before you ask me anything more, I do not have any idea who this Prophet is …”

[*] We also cordially invite our friends to read “What the Bible says about Muhammad” in this site: kindfather.com

It is noteworthy to mention that in Smith's Bible Dictionary in regard to the word Shiloh is stated:

“In the Authorized Version of the Bible Shiloh is once used as the name of a person, in a very difficult passage, in (Genesis 49:10) "The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be." Supposing that the translation is correct, the meaning of the word is peaceable or pacific, and the allusion is either to Solomon, whose name has a similar signification, or to the expected Messiah, who in (Isaiah 9:6) is expressly called the Prince of Peace.”

… When Hadrat Mahdi (SBUH) shall come … people from all nations and beliefs will realize that he is the Last Promised Savior that they all have been waiting for so they shall gather around him … and finally true peace shall spread all over the earth …

Here we wish to mention the Qur’anic verses referring to Hadrat Ya’qoob- Jacob- (SBUH)’s talk to his sons before his death; notice how he enjoined his sons to be “Muslims” and the sons promised to be “Muslims”; i.e. as clarified by Imams Baaqer and Saadeq … (SBUT) in Tafsir Borhaan and …, the followers of the Only Religion of Allah- the True and One and Only Islam taught by all Prophets of Allah-, the anticipators and acceptors of the Wilayat of the Last Prophet and his Chosen Successors (Awsiya) and finally the Last Wasi (SBUT) who shall expand the True Islam all over …:

Qur’an 2:132 And the same did Ibrahim enjoin on his sons and (so did) Ya’qoob. O my sons! Surely Allah has chosen for you The Religion, therefore die not unless you are Muslims إِلَّا وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُونَ.

Qur’an 2:133 Nay! Were you witnesses when death appeared before Ya’qoob, when he said to his sons: What will you worship, after me? They said: We shall worship your God and the God of your fathers Ibrahim and Ismail and Ishaaq, the One God, and for Him we are Muslims وَنَحْنُ لَهُ مُسْلِمُونَ.

And let us not forget:

Qur’an 3:19 Surely The Religion with Allah is al-Islam, and those to whom the Book had been given did not show opposition but after knowledge had come to them, out of transgression among themselves; and whoever disbelieves in the Aayaat (Signs, communications …) of Allah then surely Allah is quick in reckoning.

Qur’an 3:85 And whoever seeks a religion other than al-Islam, it shall never be accepted from him, and in the Hereafter he shall be among the losers.

To be continued …