An Imam & A Pastor in Conversation on Loving Jesus

Sh. Omar Suleiman sits down with Rev. Dr. Andy Stoker of First United Methodist Church Dallas to discuss the significance of Jesus عليه السلام in Islam and Christianity, and how followers of both faiths can engage in dialogue with one another based on the theological, moral, and narrative elements of his life.
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[@MUZLIM1234]

I grew up in a Christian home and baptized as Christian but thank God Alhamdulillah I reverted to Islam. I’ve never ever felt so liberated. It’s something nobody understands unless you submit to the one and the only. Allah. I live with Christians and I love them they love me. Obviously we don’t believe the same but I love my people and they’re true Christians because they love me and defend me anytime anyone speaks badly about my decision in becoming a devoted Muslim woman. Mashallah Allahu Akbar! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aqsaqureshi889]

Im a jewish reverted to islam🙏🏻❤️

[@hannawurst6064]

⚠️⚠️Has Allah forgotten his name or is he just an IDOL!⚠️⚠️ Why is it the unforgivable sin in Islam to confess " there is only one God and this is YHWH"" The Name Jesus means------------- "YHWH RESCUE" Elijah means------------- --------------" MY GOD IS YHWH" John means ----- -" YHWH has been gracious"" Zakariya means ---- --""YHWH has remembered"" Jacob means------------ ------"YHWH will PROTECT!" are all prophets according to the Quran

[@kingyousif8768]

@@hannawurst6064 Allah means God in arabic Yhwh means God in hebrew and the original bible was not even written in Hebrew.... idk what point you are trying to make here but it is not convincing at all.

[@kingyousif8768]

@@excelsior31107 Salam alakum. Allah is the biggest, it's not a misunderstanding. He is the biggest and the most greatest. What you are trying to say about Muhammed Peace and blessings upon him, its most likely either taken out of context, not a very authentic hadith. We know for a FACT the prophet would never treat a lady disrespectfully although women and men are equal they both play different roles in society. Mohammed was poor for the majority of his prophethood and was boycotted for 13 years after he revealed his prophecy, he would not of "made up" Islam which is also impossible for any human to do.

[@hannawurst6064]

why are you running away? you can only refute me if you testify! The word God is just a title !! YHWH is the proper name of the 1 true God! Come testify! THERE is only one GOD and that is YHWH !! If you don't testify, you testify that Allah is just a made-up MICKYMAUS FIGURE of Muhammad! Do you testify! Do you commit unforgivable SIN in ISLAM

[@Yes-bt1ig]

This is a conversation that media would not show. Respect to both of them

[@mangotango7647]

Media is afraid of the cohesion that we used to have centuries ago. Media is the main cause of creating divisions among us by disseminating alot of hatred and untruths.

[@beastvader]

The media is run by secular zionists that oppose the worship of God. They will never show Islam or Christianity in a positive light and will never show them cooperating

[@mangotango7647]

@@beastvader yes, true. But sad part is, ppl still believe the rubbish circulated by the media. Ppl no longer use their God given brains

[@youtuber-nah]

Thank God for youtube!

[@smanslam1]

Media and politics

[@naynayonecreator8290]

Alhumdiallah 4ever. I was raised SDA Christian. I reverted to Islam in the winter of 2018. How lovely it will be when more Christians and Muslims will dialogue together. In shaa Allah. ☝️🍃🕊🍃🌎🌍🌏🕯📗💫👑🌳😍

[@catotheelder9524]

Alhamdulilah, you rejoined the Religion of Jesus, Islam.

[@naynayonecreator8290]

@@bosniantheolog3451 Alhumdilallah 4ever. Jazaki Allahu khair. May Allah (swt) reward you for your kind words.🍃🌺🍃🌸🍃🏵🍃🌹🍃😘

[@naynayonecreator8290]

@@catotheelder9524 Subhanu Allah. Shukran brother. May Allah (swt) reward you for your thoughtful words. Allahu akbar. 🍃🕊🍃🌹🍃🌺🍃❤

[@genesissantos7901]

I was born as seventh day Adventist and I converted to Islam last year !

[@naynayonecreator8290]

@@genesissantos7901 Allahu akbar sister. Alhumdilallah 4ever. We have been guided to the straight path of all the prophets. May you stay strong in our faith. We are amongst the chosen ummah. Subhanallah ya Rabb alamin. We have something literally in common. You can friend me on Facebook if you would like. ☝️🍃🕊🍃🌹🍃❤😘

[@samirag6]

I LOVED THIS ! It’s all about unity , I am Muslim and my husband is Christian recently converted to Islam .. and I can’t say enough how beautiful this is to me ..

[@dreamb2304]

Tell me more about it ❤️🙏

[@kosyem]

I’m so happy for you ! May God keep you both on his path !

[@miraexo3705]

I'm so happy for you >_

[@malthaelll]

when Christians and Muslims unite, unequivocally, the world will be reborn. There will be unparalleled peace, justice, and unity such that it never occurred before. Counting down the days for that day.

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

MashAllah sister! May Allah bless you both and make it easy for you both.

[@forgivememamaforhurtingyou8876]

Don't let the media and racists divide us. We should love one another dispite our differences.

[@fathiya3amer803]

I need to give you more likes but unfortunately there is no such option. May God bless you abundantly. And may God fail those who are trying to divide us.

[@adrijan6510]

Workers of the world unite

[@oluoye9098]

@@fathiya3amer803 Quran said you can't take Jews and Christians as friends. Quran called Jews and Christians animal names, Quran said Muslim should fight and kill Jews and Christians, so where's does your faith lies, in Quran or your mind?

[@hannawurst6064]

⚠️⚠️Has Allah forgotten his name or is he just an IDOL!⚠️⚠️ Why is it the unforgivable sin in Islam to confess " there is only one God and this is YHWH"" The Name Jesus means------------- "YHWH RESCUE" Elijah means------------- --------------" MY GOD IS YHWH" John means ----------------------------" YHWH has been gracious"" Zakariya means -----------------------""YHWH has remembered"" Jacob means----------------------------"YHWH will PROTECT!" are all prophets according to the Quran

[@unknownrealist5374]

@@oluoye9098 That was a particular group of Jews who heavily transgressed against the limits of their Lord and broke His covenant. Please learn your facts about Islam first before you make such ignorant statements; Islam sees everybody as human, Muslim or not Muslim.

[@charleslucas1784]

Alhamdulliah, Al-Qur'an teaches us that Christians are closer to us in faith. In fact, the majority of those who come to Al-Islam are from Christian backgrounds, like myself. Reading about Jesus the Christ (PBUH) in Al-Qur'an and how beautiful it displays him helped bring me to embrace Al-Islam. Prior to reading Al-Qur'an, I was told by family members, friends and colleagues who were Christians that Muslims didn't believe in Jesus the Christ Peace Be Upon him. I was blessed to seek this for myself and saw that they were wrong.

[@Mukeet-Khan]

Awesome post brother. Welcome to THE Truth that is Al-Islam. The Qur'an (The LITERAL and verbatim Word of God) Tells us that the Christians are the closest to us so it HAS to be true. Whatever comes from THE Truth (Allah) is Truth. If you haven't check ed them out already, I'd look up on YT: Jerald Dirks (Former Harvard Biblical Seminary Scholar), Yusuf Estes and Yusha Evans. All Muslims now, Alhamdulillah. Also check out the discussions in Speakers Corner in London, specifically SCDawah and EFDawah. Good stuff to learn from those channels. Take care off your self and may Allah wrap you in his blessings and peace.

[@charleslucas1784]

@@Mukeet-Khan ASA. Thank you my brother! Yes sir, I'm very familiar with those brothers that you have mentioned. Great scholars for sure, Masha'Allah. Taking shahada as a 19 year old college student at Prairie View A&M University on November 17, 1995 was the greatest decision that I have made and there's no turning back.

[@charleslucas1784]

In fact, Sheikh Yusef Estes was here in the Indianapolis area last month, in which I attended one of his lectures. Very scholarly on the Deen, Masha'Allah

[@charleslucas1784]

@Commander LoLman Alhamdulliah, thank you, may Allah SWT bless you with the jannah as well

[@omarsalem432]

May god give you more love,peace and guidance my dear brother !Truth is obvious for those who seek it.

[@skyhighlihi]

this is a politician's nightmare

[@creativeideas012]

Can't agree with this enough 👌🏼

[@skyhighlihi]

@Traci Turcios oh please shut up

[@mythicalgamer9014]

@Traci Turcios "Aslimo Taslamo" What the hell are you talking about man?

[@ariyatnaadri9535]

@Traci Turcios you are wasting times spreading lies. Ignorance make people arrogance and fail to be humble human being. Read and search with pure heart not with hatred. So that you read the real facts. SO that you can embrace truth.

[@syahiraamran2800]

True...:)

[@princess-gf7xl]

As a reverted religion from Christianity to Islam, I'm so thankful to ALLAH for guiding me this monotheistic religion islam, my life has changed in a beautiful way 🙏🙏🙏 indeed ALLAH guides people to whom he wills

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

Alhamdulillah!

[@onlycartoons5937]

Good for you, I'm still Christian

[@levelynlazarte5185]

Shiekh Omar was so young to be involve in discussing all scriptures of God and defending his own religion just how proud his parents for him

[@foodidecorifashionlfun2104]

Y’all have no idea how happy Imam Omar Suleiman makes me💜

[@hannawurst6064]

So Yehoshua (Jesus) is supposed to be a prophet of Allah according to Islam ??? How does it work if Allah is not YHWH! In addition, it is the UNFORGIVABLE SIN in Islam to testify to YHWH as the 1 True God! But Yehoshua means "YHWH SAVES”” So Jesus is definitely not the prophet of Allah! Because he only confirm YHWH! ⚠️⚠️Has Allah forgotten his name or is he just an IDOL!⚠️⚠️ Why is it the unforgivable sin in Islam to confess " there is only one God and this is YHWH"" The Name Jesus means------------- "YHWH RESCUE" Elijah means----- ----" MY GOD IS YHWH" John means ---- -------" YHWH has been gracious"" Zakariya means ----- -------""YHWH has remembered"" Jacob means----------------------------"YHWH will PROTECT!" are all prophets according to the Quran

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

Oh, I do. He makes me so happy too, his voice is so calming.

[@sarrahajjaj]

Me too! I cry a lot of times! I'm even considering moving to Texas just so I can witness his Khotbas

[@Dr.DeathCobraa]

I RESPECT THIS. I Hate negativity and LOVE POSITIVITY. This spreads Positivity.

[@syahiraamran2800]

Yes..agree...this kind of discussion is englighten

[@mra4731]

I felt so blessed when I see Omar's face. The face which full of nur hidayah.

[@quezneng1901]

Christian catholic almost the same worship gods and goddesses,that true,unless you must be born again you can't see the kingdom of God

[@ohmyafy]

You can see the love for each other in their eyes. What a beautiful friendship.

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

This pastor seems like a good guy

[@kanki147]

@@ezekielamuaalua4564 This coudnt be more false.......there are a lot of racist christians & muslims

[@OMG1877]

@@ismailcreatvt more like shaytan is bad and causes people to divide

[@gitanacowgirl]

Speaking from my experience, if there were more pastors like him, I think that less people would turn away from modern “Christianity”. Unfortunately, many “Christians” are not very Christ-like.

[@haisjw4750]

@@gitanacowgirl there are a lot of people that call themselves Christian because their parents tell them they are. Therefore people judge all Christians based on them. I don’t believe you are born a religion. You become a Christian when you choose to follow Christ. And if you choose to follow Christ then you choose to love others, to be humble, kind, to care for the poor the widow, etc. we are all sinners but that is what being a Christian is. Instead now a days everyone assumes you are a Christian because you are white or American. That is not the case.

[@hannawurst6064]

So Yehoshua (Jesus) is supposed to be a prophet of Allah according to Islam ??? How does it work if Allah is not YHWH! In addition, it is the UNFORGIVABLE SIN in Islam to testify to YHWH as the 1 True God! But Yehoshua means "YHWH SAVES”” So Jesus is definitely not the prophet of Allah! Because he only confirm YHWH!

[@tikodarmanto1874]

Conversation that media would not show. This is the harmony we dream of all the time. Well done Gentleman

[@haisjw4750]

I am an orthodox Christian and I love this. The respect and love between the two. I enjoy having these discussions with my Muslim friends. Thank you for your content.

[@imranyounus6200]

Respect from an Indian🇮🇳 Muslim

[@afshahaq660]

We all are children of Adam(PBUH) 😉♥

[@rayhaanshaikh6730]

@@ezekielamuaalua4564 bro... We all come from Adam don't we ? Even according the christianity it's impossible for us to not come from Adam . So that makes us all children of adam...

[@hannawurst6064]

⚠️⚠️Has Allah forgotten his name or is he just an IDOL!⚠️⚠️ Why is it the unforgivable sin in Islam to confess " there is only one God and this is YHWH"" The Name Jesus means------------- "YHWH RESCUE" Elijah means------------- --------------" MY GOD IS YHWH" John means ----- -" YHWH has been gracious"" Zakariya means ---- --""YHWH has remembered"" Jacob means------------ ------"YHWH will PROTECT!" are all prophets according to the Quran

[@ilovemangoes0]

@@hannawurst6064 there is 1 god...

[@hannawurst6064]

The word God is just a title !! YHWH is the proper name of the 1 true God! Come testify! THERE is only one GOD and that is YHWH !! If you don't testify, you testify that Allah is just a made-up MICKYMAUS FIGURE of Muhammad! Do you testify! Do you commit unforgivable SIN in ISLAM

[@jennahrashid6373]

@@hannawurst6064 homie just accept that there are people with different views and learn to respect them. Religion is not something you shove down someone's throat. If that is what you believe in you have all the right to believe in it hence other people can also believe in whatever they please.

[@Tayibah2003]

Have to say the Minister is so open and sincere. Thank you Sh Omar did your wonderful work with Yaqeen...it’s going to spread so widely. Alhamdulillah for such an institution.

[@mariamoriyomi8887]

Alhamdulilah

[@hannawurst6064]

So Yehoshua (Jesus) is supposed to be a prophet of Allah according to Islam ??? How does it work if Allah is not YHWH! In addition, it is the UNFORGIVABLE SIN in Islam to testify to YHWH as the 1 True God! But Yehoshua means "YHWH SAVES”” So Jesus is definitely not the prophet of Allah! Because he only confirm YHWH! ⚠️⚠️Has Allah forgotten his name or is he just an IDOL!⚠️⚠️ Why is it the unforgivable sin in Islam to confess " there is only one God and this is YHWH"" The Name Jesus means------------- "YHWH RESCUE" Elijah means----- ----" MY GOD IS YHWH" John means ---- -------" YHWH has been gracious"" Zakariya means ----- -------""YHWH has remembered"" Jacob means----------------------------"YHWH will PROTECT!" are all prophets according to the Quran

[@RaimonTarou]

muslims and christians have alot more similarities than there are differences, so why focus on the differences? lets unite under what we agree on and pave the way for peace ❤

[@pattyclifton7905]

Because TRUTH is at stake here. We cannot over look the truth, just to avoid conflict; not physical conflict, but spiritual conflict. IF Jesus is the ONLY way to God, then we need to stand firm in our faith. That being said, we must be open to dialogue with other people of other faiths, to make sure of what we believe, and if we find that we have believed something not true, we must be open to accept the truth. Sometimes KNOWING WHAT IS TRUTH, can be hard though..

[@shyshy176]

As a Muslim, I agree hundred percent. Our religions have so much in common but we focus on the differences when we can quite literally love eachother and move forward doing our own thing.

[@haisjw4750]

@@pattyclifton7905 I agree. It’s hard to discuss the differences. But it is a big difference. Christians , Myself included, because Jesus Christ is God. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. We can’t ignore this, we should be loving and respectful to our Muslim brothers and sisters but can’t pretend our faith is basically the same. Although most of the morale teachings are similar which I love.

[@pattyclifton7905]

@@haisjw4750 I have heard other teachings on John 1:1, and these very well educated teachers have explained why "the Word" is not referring to Jesus. So I DO see Jesus as the Son of God, but not God. There are very few verses in the NT where Jesus COULD possibly be understood as God, but MOST clearly state him as Son of God.

[@hannawurst6064]

⚠️⚠️Has Allah forgotten his name or is he just an IDOL!⚠️⚠️ Why is it the unforgivable sin in Islam to confess " there is only one God and this is YHWH"" The Name Jesus means------------- "YHWH RESCUE" Elijah means------------- --------------" MY GOD IS YHWH" John means ----------------------------" YHWH has been gracious"" Zakariya means -----------------------""YHWH has remembered"" Jacob means----------------------------"YHWH will PROTECT!" are all prophets according to the Quran

[@hermionegranger9780]

This was absolutely remarkable and the most civilized conversation I’ve ever heard and so full of respect and empathy

[@syahiraamran2800]

Agree....

[@mohammedhaq4017]

This is one of the Pastor I've heard in a very long time who actually is talking some sense.. without any disrespect to my fellow Christians, man hats of to him. You can tell his just genuine and knows his stuff. I'm a fan!

[@marcosidhu6897]

That’s exactly why the Quran says not all the Christians are the same, some Christians are great and some Christians are very arrogant

[@marcosidhu6897]

^

[@Genocide2024]

My beautiful Pastor may Allah guide you and bless you with a bigger congregation than the one you have now in this life and the hearafter. Ameen

[@angelinataherin3102]

Ameen

[@abulayes4020]

Islam is not about winning debate. It's about winning hearts.May allah bless you sheikh for winning lots of hearts.

[@Bilalnwo]

What a beautiful and genuine friendship.

[@seanhajo]

What a wonderful and mutually respectful conversation! We need more leaders of faith like these two outstanding scholars

[@Dr.maazaAl]

what an interview. i dont know how i came here but am glad i watched this. its beautiful we need more of such inspiring conversations. respect to both of them

[@pearls2733]

Their are many commonalities between Christians and Muslims obviously Jesus is a big part of that. Sadly many people focus on the differences between religions rather than what brings them together. What a lovely Pastor a genuine and honest man.

[@abdoullahsillah4069]

If we have too much humbles people like this 2 guys we will have more peace in the world Because we need peace, May GOD ALMIGHTY bring more peace in the world ameen.

[@MrStyle-sr1yv]

unfortunately money has become the new religion and ruining the world.

[@jama-jay8154]

How lovely, I came from Christianity to Islam. It would be so nice to have conversations like this in the UK. My mother is Catholic and attends a Christian Church near her. I wish for peace and unity. My life is more structured now, the church led me to islam from a sermon which allowed me to find my husband alhamdulliah.

[@nancyfancy1956]

Of course another victim of love Jihad.

[@mohammadarshlanahmed1696]

@@nancyfancy1956 Shut up. You should care your emaan. Don't be just like who you are right now.

[@lindaholstensson7633]

Ma sha Allah .. This made me cry tears of joy .. May God protect and bless the two of you.

[@charleslucas1784]

What this Pastor understands and realizes is how similar the teachings and practices of Jesus the Christ and Muhammad ibn Abdullah, Peace Be Upon both Prophets are. Here are the following examples: Both Prophets and their followers give one another the greetings of peace along with the other Prophets before them, both wore robes and beards. Both men prayed and prostrated to Allah at proscribed times. Jesus Christ for instance would get up during the dark dawn morning, which is Fajr prayer and when he would pray, he fell on his face which Imam Omar described as sajjud. Before prayers, Muslims either do ghusl which is a full bath, or do wudhu, which requires rinsing the mouth, nose, ears, arms and washing the feet. Jesus and his disciples also performed washing before praying, especially the feet. Jesus fasted for 40 days and upon completion was full of hunger and thirst. Ramadan is at the maximum 30 days without eating and drinking and sexual intercourse between spouses during the daylight hours. By the end of Ramadan, which is Eid-ul-Fitr, the Muslims who fasted are full of hunger and thirst. Both taught the key to an everlasting life is love G-D with all of your heart, mind and strength, love your neighbor, forgiveness to friend and fo. In Al-Islam one cannot embrace this faith unless they believe these things about Jesus the Christ Peace Be Upon him: was born of a virgin birth, performed miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding the hungry in thousands, the one miracle of Jesus the Christ Peace Be Upon him that is only in Al-Qur'an and not the Bible is the ability to speak from the cradle shortly after his birth, ascension to Paradise and returning in the last days before the Day of Judgment. Also that he is the Messiah as well as Prophet and Messenger of Allah SWT. Mary, the mother of Jesus the Christ Peace Be Upon him is the only woman in Al-Qur'an mentioned by name. She is mentioned 34 times and there's a Surah Maryam, named after her, which is the 19th Surah in Al-Qur'an. Like Christianity, Maryam, or Mary is the model of womanhood in Al-Islam for her obedience to Allah SWT, righteousness and her raising a great and wonderful son who called the Nation of Israel to worship Allah and follow him. She is also a model for her modesty. In pictures and statues that are supposed to be of Mary, she was always covered from head to toe.This is why Muslim women and nuns cover their hair. So when one criticizes Muslim women for covering, especially their hair, they are unknowingly criticizing the mother of Jesus the Christ Peace Be Upon him. Saying Peace Be Upon him, or them is a salutation to all of the prophets. To this day worldwide and even here in the United States in cities such as Newark Delaware and Syracuse NY there are Masajid (Mosques) named after Jesus in Arabic Masjid Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus the son of Mary).

[@rashi9319]

Subhanallah

[@user56837]

Charles Lucas thank you for details

[@pattyclifton7905]

All these things may be true. HOWEVER, the MOST important doctrine of the Christian faith is that Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, and rose from the dead to give believers eternal life. For a CHRISTIAN, this is MOST important, and the Quran does not address this. And neither does this Christian minister which I find mind boggling! IF you are going to be a teacher of the Christian faith, you better stand up for the MOST important doctrine of THAT faith. I am not debating here on which religion is true. I am just saying that a Christian minister has a responsibility to teach the doctrines of the Christian faith, does he not?

[@charleslucas1784]

@@pattyclifton7905 This is an interfaith dialogue, not interfaith division. A dialogue is where you find common ground or similarities and less on differences. In this day and age, we need to unite as human beings and not divide and fight among ourselves due to our beliefs. Of course, the Pastor may believe this, but like the Imam, he's addressing commonalities.

[@pattyclifton7905]

@@charleslucas1784 I guess in that respect, this makes sense. Thank you.

[@lippydiary6558]

May Allah guide him to the right path, provide him with a greater understanding and increase his Deen to submit to our creator.

[@nadiamortensen2811]

Strongest among men in enmity to the believers wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the believers wilt thou find those who say, "We are Christians": because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant. (Surah Al-Ma’ida, 82)

[@MVPA-io5ee]

☺️❤️ SAHIH INTERNATIONAL You will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the believers [to be] the Jews and those who associate others with Allah ; and you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say, "We are Christians." That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant. (Al maidah 5:82)

[@mahidulislam7034]

Lap

[@rosemoosetail3495]

Love the Imam, he explains the Scriptures so well, that other Christians understand, better than listening to a Preacher, that never explains anything. I am so grateful, to find this " Words of Wisdom" from a true, man of Faith, and teaching me.

[@Zaira693]

IT'S PEOPLE OF KNOWLEDGE WHO CONVERSE IN A HEALTHY, RESPECFUL MANNER AND PEOPLE OF IGNORANCE WHO LASH OUT AND DISRESPECT OTHERS. This video is TRUELY INSPIRING!!!! Thanks

[@seanhajo]

i Always loved Dr. Suleiman but I now love Dr. and Pastor Stoker. What a gentle soul!

[@sarahrenkoski4311]

The World needs to hear this message.

[@theguyver4934]

I am a muslim and love listening to the bible after all along the quran we are told to follow and respect the bible as well. God bless christianity and all christians,jews & muslims

[@kthemommagoose]

Why am i smiling and crying at the same time?

[@rahimsheikh1550]

Me too

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

Fantastic example of good relationships between people in the community right here

[@Tayibah2003]

A lovely conversation. To focus on Jesus’ humanity is so important often forgotten in Christianity. Bowing the head in prostration to God is when we are closet to our creator.

[@stefanusindigo4561]

You are wrong; it is not the gesture that matters, but the mind; when one closed his eyes and thinking about God, he connects directly to God without being hindered by time and space for God encompasses all, penetrates the whole universe. Besides, Jesus often talked to His Father by looking up and in horizontal direction.

[@FathimaMuhsina]

@@stefanusindigo4561 Jesus (peace be upon him) was wrong to prostrate? Does it not matter that if you love Jesus, that you would strive to emulate him?

[@stefanusindigo4561]

@@FathimaMuhsina God can be reached by so many ways; standing, sitting, kneeling, prostration and so on. God doesn’t look the way one prays but God looks straight through the heart. Jesus prayers to His Father in Whom Jesus is united. God didn’t talk to Muhammad a single verse. Your Allah and Jesus have contrasts characteristics; Jesus teaches universal love and holiness while Muhammad teaches hatred towards Jews, Christian, legalised Muttah/ prostitution and polygamy not only on earth but in heaven as well. Jesus loves you but you are not aware you are on the wrong path. Prays with your heart asking for the truth; don’t pray Al-Fateha because it’s a prayer of arrogance

[@HHedda]

Lovely man this pastor, God bless him.

[@WizeAdvice1]

The Qur'an describes this Christian Gentleman beautifully, ( and nearest among them in love to the Believers wilt thou find those who say, " We are Christians ": because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant. ) Qur'an 5:82

[@theguyver4934]

God bless the christians & muslims who are devoted to their faith and God grannt them to paradise amen 🙏 love from a muslim

[@Kuala835]

Alhamdulilah we are gifted with great and humble person sheikh Omer and this pastor himself thankyou both for being there in this darkest moments of the globe

[@almassaba9377]

Have you ever seen Omar Suleiman frown? He is so calm. SubhanAllah 🌻

[@karij8197]

Pastor Andy made me cry; he’s such a genuine guy and he was speaking from the heart. I respect him.

[@nadiahismail5898]

MashaAllah. Alhamdulillah. a fountain of wisdom from both of them. سبحان الله‎

[@Imruzishka]

May god bless imam Omar Suleiman with Jannatul Firdavs

[@beastvader]

To Muslims and Christians who say that only people of a certain faith can go to paradise, just look at these two men. They're both pious, decent, well-mannered people who are steadfast in their beliefs. May Allah bless them both!

[@RaimonTarou]

actually the quran 2:62 says good jews and christians will go to heaven

[@Abdul-ou4py]

@@RaimonTarou “Verily, those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and Sabians, whoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day and do righteous good deeds shall have their reward with their Lord, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” [al-Baqarah 2:62] “Surely, those who believe, those who are the Jews and the Sabians and the Christians - whosoever believed in Allaah and the Last Day, and worked righteousness, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” [al-Maa’idah 5:69] In order to understand these aayaat correctly, we need to refer to the scholars of Tafseer (Qur’aanic commentary). The great Imaam Ismaa’eel ibn Katheer, may Allaah have mercy on him, said in his tafseer of the aayah from Soorat al-Baqarah: “Allaah, may He be exalted, points out that whoever of the previous nations did well and was obedient, will have a good reward, and this will be the case for everyone who follows the Unlettered Prophet [Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) until the Hour comes - he will have eternal happiness, and they will not fear what they are going to face, nor will they grieve for what they have left behind. As Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): ‘No doubt! Verily, the awliya’ of Allaah [i.e., those who believe in the Oneness of Allaah and fear Allaah much, and love Allaah much], no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve.’ [Yoonus 10:62]. And Allaah tells us what the angels say to the believers at the time of death (interpretation of the meaning): ‘Verily, those who say, “Our Lord is Allaah,” then they istaqaamu [stood straight, i.e., truly followed Islam], on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): “Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!”’ [Fussilat 41:30] As far as the Jews are concerning, their faith meant believing in the Tawraat (original Torah) and following the way of Moosa (peace be upon him) until ‘Eesa came, after which whoever continued to follow the Torah and the way of Moosa, and did not leave this and follow ‘Eesa, was doomed. As far as the Christians are concerned, their faith meant believing in the Injeel (original Gospel) and following the laws of ‘Eesa; whoever did this was a believer whose faith was acceptable to Allaah, until Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came, after which whoever did not follow Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and leave the way of ‘Eesa and the Injeel that he had been following before, was doomed. The aayah (interpretation of the meaning), “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85] is a statement that Allaah will not accept any way or deed from anyone, after sending His Final Messenger, except those that are in accordance with the laws of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Prior to this, however, anyone who followed the Prophet of his own time was on the Straight Path of salvation. So the Jews were those who followed Moosa (peace be upon him) and referred to the Tawraat for judgement at that time. When Allaah sent ‘Eesa (peace be upon him), the Children of Israel were obliged to follow him and obey him, and so they and others who followed him became Christians.. When Allaah sent Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), as the Final Prophet and a Messenger to all the children of Adam, all of mankind was obliged to believe in him and obey him, and refrain from what he prohibited. Those who did so are the true believers. The ummah (nation) of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) are called the believers because of their deep eemaan (faith) and conviction, and because they believe in all the past Prophets and in the prophesied events that are yet to come.” Commenting on the aayah in Soorat al-Baqarah, Ibn Katheer (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “What is meant is that every group believed in Allaah and the Last Day, which is the appointed Day of Reckoning, and did righteous deeds. But after Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was sent to both mankind and the jinn, true belief can only be in accordance with the way of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Whoever follows his way will not fear the future or grieve for what they leave behind.

[@ibrahimxbashir]

@@Abdul-ou4py I disagree for a couple of reasons, firstly, the one in surah baqarah and maa'idah have the words in present form, saying those who believe not believed as it would refer to the people before Muhammad pbuh. Secondly, the other ayah in Al-Imran says whoever seeks, which is an active term, meaning someone that is actively searching for truth and implying that they rejected Islam, not those who weren't actively seeking and already following their laws. And finally, the last ayah, it is ensuring that those who follow Muhammad pbuh truly have no fear and be lead to salvation because it is the truth BUT that doesn't imply the inverse being that it ensures those who do not are doomed. The tafsir and the evidence you have brought doesn't affirm your claim whatsoever.

[@mahamedcusman3402]

@Alfonse Bun ONLY MUSLIMS WILL GO TO HEAVEN .

[@mahamedcusman3402]

@Alfonse Bun You misquoted the VERSE. Christian's AND Jews will NEVER Go to heaven Unless they BELIEVE MOHAMMED PBUH as a messenger from Allah . If you quote THE VERSE The way you mean now its AGAINST Hundreds Of VERSES in the QURAN

[@kasrar2oo4]

That was so refreshing. I'm tired of debates, debates never produce any fruit. I've never seen anything good come of two people arguing. This was amazing.

[@jacquelineissenmann1045]

Masha Allah...I got goosebumps from Pastor's closing statement. Two beautiful people sitting together talking about beautiful things about each other. Much respect to you both! ♥

[@loqizekatz4600]

I love the camaraderie shown by them. This is how conversation should takes place. No hostility but warmth and understanding. Bless both of them.

[@osujekarim409]

Absolutely beautiful. I have been inspired by this conversation. may Allah bless you. Ameen.

[@khalidmoktadir1361]

You' re giving a good example of how inter faith discussion should be. If these exchanges do not bring people of different faiths together, then no need to embark on such a journey. Much of the discussion nowadays is all about trying to prove the other wrong. God bless you all.

[@DesiRockMetal]

I like Rev. Stoker. You can tell how sincere he is. The kind of person that one would love to host for dinner. And of course, as always, Imam Suleiman is the kind of speaker that I can listen to for ours at a time. He's showing such great leadership... mashaAllah!

[@beshiryunus4279]

I love their relationship, they respect with each, both humble and very knowledgeable. The world would be in a better place if people listen to each other.

[@danielharrison1065]

May Allah guide Christian brothers and sisters to Islam ❤️ Ameen

[@Genocide2024]

May Allah guide this Reverent. He sounds really sincere.

[@aymeneaymene111]

amine!!!!

[@farziran87m6]

I believe he

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

The pastor is very intelligent and very reflective. This was really insightful, you picked the right person to interview.

[@duniazaddenna9627]

I had absolutely a BLESS watching how easily could the two traditions come along really peacefully and openmindedly!! May Allah Bless you both!!! Much love and respect!

[@justmisha1282]

@Yass Tomi dont speak for Allah. Let Allah decide, it is always good to wish for the best even for your enemy.

[@Crazy28079]

@@justmisha1282 there’s nothing wrong with what she said.. May Allah guide us all, ameen.

[@md.muzahidulislamsamrat8037]

mark of a true imam!

[@MrGazi15]

Rev. Dr. Andy Stoker a real genuine human,Respect to both of them

[@yousufahmed1741]

If there are any Christian’s reading this, we may have very different views on who exactly we believe Jesus Christ to be, but one thing we have in common is that we both not only belive in him but love him so much to follow his every footsteps.

[@jonajeremy3459]

Awesome gents. Pastor has so much understanding and Br Omar has a unique way of reaching and teaching.

[@user-kx4tu5ow7x]

These are the important examples to human relationship and acceptance of our coexistence.

[@sadatanwar7611]

It's very encouraging to watch this lovely conversation as well as the supportive Muslim comments below. I do wish more Christians would comment and support this initiative.

[@mcw0261]

We support it Sadat. We are here to help just as Islam is here to correct. I wish more Muslims accepted all of the Qur'an and respected God's word on the Torah, Zabor and Injeel. I wish more Christians understood the Taweed. Then we would all be saved.

[@Kakemo]

What a beautiful conversation. Both men are so inspiring and open-minded. I did not want this video to end.

[@andromeda8325]

You guys are so precious! Thank you guys

[@nadiamortensen2811]

The humaness is clear and so refreshing between these 2 beautiful men. Just putting our beliefs, theology aside, we are all just human wuth the same needs, same fears who love our kids and families. We should unite on our commonalities, not split because of differences. We need more discussions like these. Just imagine how beautiful this world could be...

[@minkythecat5774]

Dr. Omar Suleiman..i just love the way he speaks..very soft and very respectful. You can never hate him.

[@waodedirgahayuegerton2931]

Mas sha ALLAH blessed both. brother Omar and pastor.. Alhamdulilah.. Thanks so much.. Beautiful conversation ❤❤♥

[@TheSmiley84]

What a beautiful kind sincere soul Dr Andrew stoker has, I found your sincerity in your words and from your heart so inspiring and beautiful. May God bless you, your family and congregation always. Ameen this was a beautiful dialogue we are privileged to have witnessed. Thank you yaqeen

[@syahiraamran2800]

Agree...this is a very beitiful discussion...

[@muhammadrasul1581]

I’m Muslim and i have christian friends, actually we don’t care what we believe and we’re loyal to each other and i attend at their celebrations they are too ❤️🇹🇯

[@tkg3491]

Moe Rasul that’s actually very common. what’s beautiful about this video that they actually care very much about their own beliefs, and that could mean some restrictions, but they still can be friends

[@stefanusindigo4561]

You are a wonderful soul, but, Quran says in 3 difference verses that Muslim cannot take Jews and Christians as friends if you are Muslim; see how evil this cult is? Check out Christian Prince on youtube, an Arab native who has brought down the whole Islam foundation; no Islam scholar nor apologist dare to debate him.

[@abdirahmanali2082]

@@stefanusindigo4561 any references please

[@southside-hornbaby5325]

@@stefanusindigo4561 not the princess. Don’t be disingenuous about his lies and Yes and they’re all lies and has been proven he’s a liar. That all I have to say.

[@hamdim48]

Wow I love this brotherhood. It brought me in tears of joy. This is a great friendship. I am a Muslim, but my bestfriend is an christen. We been friends since ninth grade. We die for another if it comes to it. She’s been there for me through thick and thin. We love each other like sisters, our faith has never mattered. We both respect each other’s faith that we celebrate our differences together. That’s the way it should be love and respect and living peace and harmony. I wish more people know and understood this. I want to thank both these men for there courage and hope for humanity.

[@elizabethcalero2404]

@kt95 gy i'm sorry...i don't understand. Muslims are allowed to marry people from the book (Christians and Jews) but having a Christian friend is haram ? So is Shk Omar doing haram by being friends with this Pastor ? Something doesn't make sense to me here.

[@elizabethcalero2404]

@kt95 gy how about muslims marrying people from the book ?.... This is more than just being CLOSE friends. I'm trying to find a logic here...

[@elizabethcalero2404]

@kt95 gy not a problem. If you find the answer...i'd be interesting if you could share it with us so we, Christians, understand the logic behind that. Thank you and Enjoy your day !

[@fatimaabdulla5570]

Elizabeth Calero a muslim man can marry a christian or a jew, and we can be friends, I don’t see a problem

[@iamtyaalba]

@kt95 gy and how come imam Omar is close friend to this guy?! Please stop explain Quran from your understanding. You need to have a fully knowledge to say such thing. Have a nice day 🌼

[@1slamExplained]

The people complaining about the "media" not showing this type of content that is not something new. It is getting old, we as Muslims and Christians need to fund/advertise such videos e.g. facebook/instagram adverts. Social media is the new media! We can make an impact.

[@mikailabdal-jamiil9624]

When I was a Christian, I was deeply perplexed and troubled over the fact that I was taught that the blessed Jesus was tortured on the cross. How could a loving God allow that? It seemed out of character. So when I read the true version of what happened to Jesus according to the Qur'an, I knew Islam was the Truth. No way God would make our beloved Mary watch her son get tortured and die a horrible death. All we need to do is repent. We don't need a human sacrifice. God is not a torturer. God is just. He is not like his creation. He does not have a son literally. We are all his children. Jesus was created like Adam.

[@sarrahajjaj]

This is the most beautiful conversation I've seen. I love these two together. May we always be united in this way under our one Merciful God.

[@jenniraisovna5698]

These sort of substantive dialogues is something my soul craves in times of crisis, not all the other buzzwords that have become politicized and polarized various groups from each other. Thank you very much for sharing these moments with us and for being PRESENT with us

[@sagrodasia]

This evening met personally with shakh Omar SULAIMAN. Although he had a food poisoning on his way to Kuala Lumpur, he gave a good 20-30 minutes. I wish I can have an opportunity to his cause..

[@jafaralam4380]

Whole video are fabulous from Imam Suleiman with his open heart, gentleness, smartness and intelligencness words. Five starts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@arhumtariq8499]

This pastor is amazing! May Allah grant him complete understanding of faith

[@mohamedrahaman9238]

These are ywo enlightened and humble men of the cloth. May Allah/God Bless them both. Ameen.

[@jibranmanzoor4854]

God bless both of u.....Two of the most unbiased thinkers from two different communities..... Love and respect both of u......

[@ummusalamah1599]

It's just so incredible... It really feels overwhelming to see the unity.. All thanks to GOD

[@amo7588]

Such an amazing, beautiful, profound discussion. I appreciate this beautiful heart warming dialogue from both of the faith leaders. Thank you!

[@shahzansadick1248]

I love these kind of conversations. Yet the problem is that they have a good chance of occuring in Stable Societies. Rest of the world, that's not the case. Anyway Love from India. Wish we could have this here. Its really a privilege to have people around, who would disagree with you and yet wouldn't mean you harm.

[@Rukhsana2056]

This is exactly what’s needed, to pave a way by believers to receive Essa “Jesus”( May God’s peace and blessings be upon him)

[@Feeding-Stray-Cats]

wow, you could sense the beautiful light in the conversation between these two beautiful souls.. I wish speaker corner people watch this golden standard kind of conversation and learn lots of wisdom about building a relationship on humanity and openness to one another at the very seed/basic level!

[@hibasadi6917]

I love the reverend and his honesty.. he is amazing

[@SHAJ3304]

MashaAllah this was a beautiful conversation!

[@phoebe6248]

Wow!! This is awesome I wish there was more of this around the world

[@rumaysa3403]

Wow, this is amazing to see. Much respect, we need more interfaith dialogues! ❤

[@charleslucas1784]

AMEEN

[@sweetbloom735]

Inter faith is a joke, decieving Christians who do not follow their own bible. Christian's are taught to question with wisdom and protect ther faith. People need to read the Quran Muhammad taught his followers to hate Jews and Christians. Jesus healed while Muhammad killed. To these two men, it's all about the almighty dollar.

[@yusufdeniz1896]

he thought them to respect them and he told his folowers to leave them alone, Check your facts@@sweetbloom735

[@sweetbloom735]

@@yusufdeniz1896 you need a red pill.. How "Obedient" are you? Killing in Islam: is killing anyone is "forbidden" in Islam? Take your red pencil and cross out Quran 2:19 1 and 4:89 ("Kill them wherever you find them") and 9:5 ("Kill the idolaters wherever you find them") and 47:4 ("when you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks"), etc. Members who terrorize and slaughter people revere the same Quran as your nice Muslim neighbor. 💀 The only difference between moderate and those why terrorize is a terrorist reads The qur'an and obeys it. These kind of “sensitive " questions every Muslim needs to answer.

[@Khusuke]

@@sweetbloom735 Here's the thing, though. Islam was made with respect to other Abrahamic religions, they worship the same God, and was also saved by a Christian King (Negus) for crying out loud. There's always a certain respect for the People of the Book.

[@tarzain]

This is beautiful! I really enjoyed this conversation!

[@TheStrivingmuslim]

Rev. Dr. Andy Stoker spoke beautifully about why he smiles and explaining the crux of inward smile is inspiring.

[@AndyBatee]

I am not advanced in English. But I am learning English from them both. many new sentences i found. :)

[@tkg3491]

Andy Batee Keep the hard work brother 👍🏼

[@lovelypeaches4807]

I converted to Islam ☪️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mohammadarshlanahmed1696]

Alhamdulillah Love and peace from India 🇮🇳❤️☪️

[@followerakhirat]

Alhamdullilah

[@salehmont3867]

[ O Allah, Our Lord] protect the Imam and the Paster, You alone is the protector. Have mercy on them, and grant them good in this world and in the hereafter. That was a beautiful conversation, a brotherly talk.

[@msmaromi1]

May God guide us to the truth and find out who Jesus really is

[@hajarguetbach1976]

This is wholesome✨💕

[@jani775]

Wonderful conversation, we need more of this. Thanks 😊 🫂 🙏