Imam calls at the Curia

Marvic Aguis

Aug 19th 2008, 22:38

@ John G.Micallef

Jesus enjoys high status in the Quran as a prophet of God. Not God or incarnation of God. This correspond perfectly with the following verses from the Bible
Mark 12:29 Jesus said "Here, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord." [This confirms that Jesus preached to worship One and Only God, not trinity.
John 20:17 Jesus said I ascend to my God and your God. [Jesus has a God according to him; we know that God can’t have a God?]
John 8:28 Jesus said, "I do nothing of myself” [Can a God be this dependant?]
John 14:28 Jesus said, "My Father (GOD) is greater than I am" [So, how can Jesus himself be a God?]
Luke 23:46 Jesus said "Father (GOD), into thy hands I commend my spirit" [God does not have spirit like Jesus did.]
Matthew 24:36 Jesus told his followers that no one (including Jesus) knows when the judgment day will come, only GOD knows. [Or Jesus was lying to his followers, if he was God?]
John 5:30 - John 5:32 - Luke 5:16

Norman Pace

Aug 18th 2008, 15:33

@ John G.Micallef
Good after noon:

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@ Karl Gauci
Thank you.
I am glad you found this book intersting

Karl Gauci

Aug 16th 2008, 21:07

@ Norman Pace

Thank you very much. the web site and book you posted down here.
I learned couple of things.

Karl Gauci

Aug 16th 2008, 20:48

Mr. Franco Farrugia
What you have said is giving a good explanation why Muslim-Maltese Christen relations were not good under Emeritus Archbishop Mercieca.

Franco Farrugia

Aug 15th 2008, 13:44

@ Mr John Micallef - May I suggest that you acquaint yourself with Vatican II on Ecumenism! It would be more practical for one to acquaint oneself with what one is going to speak about. Lately, it has become fashionable to comment on anything under the sun without actually knowing what one is talking about.

John G.Micallef

Aug 14th 2008, 22:38

I see nothing wrong in Imam Mohammed El Sadi paying a visit to the Curia and having a photo with Archbishop Paul Cremona, but, certainly, I don,tthink it was right for the Archbishop of Malta to accept a book - in this case, a copy of the Koran in Maltese - which is the 'bible' of the Muslim world when the Koran rejects the Divinity of Jesus Christ. Instead of grinning, the Archbishop, should have, first of all, officially, (because he represents the Pope in Rome) and as the head of the Maltese Archdiocese, decline the offer, because, although the Koran may have its good points as far as the religon is concerned, yet, it rejects the DIVINITY OF JESUS CHRIST. Is this true or not? His officially and having a photo with the Koran in his hands, grinning, instead of showing a serious face, or accepting the book with reservations and speaking about them - I don't now whether he spoke to the Imam about them or not privately - certainly, is not right. Emeritus Archbishop Mercieca, his predessor, was not keen to have the book officially presented to him (probably for the same reason).Who is right or wrong?

dbugeja

Aug 14th 2008, 11:04

A very good example of Christians and Muslims should live.

Well done Archibishop Paul Cremona and Iman Mohammed El Sadi.

Adrian Muscat

Aug 14th 2008, 00:32

@ Mr. Franco Farrugia


Say it again!!!

Norman Pace

Aug 13th 2008, 18:53

What a beautiful picture.

My hearful wishes for both Imam Mohammad El Sadi and Archbishop Paul Cremon.
This is an example on how we should look at each others. Respect

Any body interested to read about Islam, please read Quran and modern science-compatible or incompatible? By Dr. Zakir Naik
http://www.ahmed-deedat.net/modules.php?name=myBooks2&op=listt&cat=7

Franco Farrugia

Aug 13th 2008, 16:17

@ Mr Ramon Casha - Teuma's explanatory notes were not aimed at a Christian audience, I believe ( not 100% sure on this one). Their one aim was so that all who read Teuma's Koran would be enlightened and would appreciate BOTH the KORAN as well as the BIBLE.

Which goes to show that most of the commentators hereunder have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. If they think that by their comments they are showing zeal towards the Bible, I have a suggestion for them: instead, why not go and read a few verses of the New Testament, so that you can honour the Bible by knowing it more?!

Franco Farrugia

Aug 13th 2008, 16:14

@ Mr Adrian Muscat - Please, would you be so kind as to NOT contradict people who are in the know?
Not only was former Archbishop Mercieca reluctant to formally accept the copy of the 'Teuma Koran' but there was also a lot of trouble and much ado taking place between the Archbishop's Curia, Media Centre in Blata l-Bajda, which is owned by the Archdiocese, and the Friars Conventuals, of which order Fr Edmund Teuma belongs and the Order that had the copyright of Teuma's work.
The secrete furore was so great that for a while, the copies which had already been printed lay idle in a store at Blata. There was also talk for the copies to have 'Printed at Media Centre' removed.
I do not know how the saga ended.

That shows that I write about things that I know; I don't write about things that I do know, such as Mr Muscat!!

Ramon Casha

Aug 13th 2008, 06:11

Well it would have looked petty if the archbishop had rejected it, no?

I have no idea where ElSadi originally hails from, but most Muslim countries also have a thriving Christian community even if a small one.

Fr. Theuma's translation was a good one, but its explanatory notes - being aimed at a Christian audience - would have been a stumbling block to Muslims I suppose.

Petra Galea

Aug 13th 2008, 03:13

@ J.M. Chapelle
@ Adriano Spiteri

Could it also be like a candle that lightens someone dark path? :-)

Kenneth Busuttil

Aug 13th 2008, 01:48

Good morning to all of you.

With reference to this article, I would like to say that this is a shining example of mutual respect and tolerance. I'm Christian (Catholic) and I've been working as a teacher at Mariam Al Batool School for the past eight years. I'm glad and very pleased that I work in this particular school. For the benefit of the readers, Mariam Al Batool School is a Muslim School in Malta.

Just a comment to those who are not aware! This school is the sole result of a collective effort between Muslims and Christians. We work as a family! We love our children! Where there is love and respect, there is peace. Let's keep up our good work!

One last observation ... I can confirm that Imam Mohammed El Sadi is a very tolerant and intelligent person. I consider my self lucky that I' m working close to him, at school. May God be with him to continue this project in the name of tolerance, love and respect!

Kenneth Busuttil
Teacher

Adrain Muscat

Aug 13th 2008, 01:43

@Charles Camilleri

Please note that. The Immam originally from the cradle of Christianity. Palestine which is under Israel occupations since, 1948. And of course this is the birth place of Jesus.
Church goers are decreasing all over Christian countries. This is the real dilemma of the Vatican. A divine solution does not see to be available for this issue.
But somehow our Christianity morals wake-up when Muslims are discussed!
My understanding is that. For Muslims, Saudi Arabia is equivalent to our Vatican. Christians would fully and freely practice their religion inside a Church in Saudi Arabia’ soil, only when Muslims have a Mosque inside the Vatican’ soil.

Not on country- by- country base. Number of Churches inside Muslims world all over the globe, more than Mosques inside Christian’s countries all over the globe. Unless we tend to edit, or make self-history, facts speak for themselves.
Also, for your information- Churches existed in Libya, very long before Muslims have a mosque in Malta. (please read history)

@ Franco Farrugia
‘I do not believe that then Archbishop Joseph Mercieca was keen to have it officially presented to him.’ Who are you to say so?

Malcolm Seychell

Aug 12th 2008, 22:41

When will Archbishop Cremona go and present some copies of the bible at the mosque!!!

Joseph Cauchi

Aug 12th 2008, 22:37

If I were the Arcbishop, I would have declined the invitation.

No thanks!.

J.M. Chapelle

Aug 12th 2008, 20:56

Its like a diabetic accepting a gift of nougat.

guze xerri

Aug 12th 2008, 20:42

the Koran, a book that denies the divinity of Jesus Christ.

I wonder if it is on the Vatican's list of banned books for Roman Catholics?

Charles Camilleri

Aug 12th 2008, 18:18

May i ask the Imam how many Catholic churches are allowed in his country? May i ask the Imam again whether his country allows the Catholics to exercise their religion like they do in our country? Or is this a one way traffic?

Adriano Spiteri

Aug 12th 2008, 17:44

I ask myself: What relevance has the Quran to the Archbishop?

Franco Farrugia

Aug 12th 2008, 17:40

However, this is not the first Koran in Maltese.
The first Koran in Maltese took many years to complete and was written by Francisan Father Edmun Teuma, OFM.
I do not believe that then Archbishop Joseph Mercieca was keen to have it officially presented to him.
There was a lot of trouble even to have Teuma's Koran printed by the Curia's Media Centre in Blata l-Bajda.