Wolexyoshi:
Dear Imam, it could have been better to state the name the way it was in your Holy Book which is Issa, rather than stating Jesus to provoke the Christian.

Muslims always like to fan embers of war and the same them claimed to be Religion of peace.

RELIGION IS NOT OF GOD. SHUN RELIGION AND EMBRACE LOVE, PEACE AND HARMONY!

Mr wole, but issa when translated to English Language means Jesus, in fact in the original manuscript of the Bible it was not written as Jesus but we English speakers translate everyone call him Jesus, either Muslims, Christians or Jews.

Upritman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKHp53mvKvI?si=oRN948FVX7WXaTAR

An Imam has spoken on the controversial banner at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos. The Imam insisted that Jesus is not God and that since Jesus is talked about as a Prophet in the Quran, Christians cannot Monopolize Him afterall there are Moslems who answer Jesus (Isah) as their name.

I'm a Muslim and though the banner was right in the Islamic context that Yeshua was not God, it's insensitive to display it.

From the Christian perspective they don't recognize Muhammad, so imagine if a church hung a banner denying Muhammad was a prophet of God.

We can goof around here on social media, but we must be accountable for publicly offending millions of Christians with such a message, after all I know Muslims would cry foul if it was the reverse.

I hope when that of Muhammad is written by any Christian church that it won't be an issue?

lucianohase:
I hope when that of Muhammad is written by any Christian church that it won't be an issue?

I will personally sponsor it and place it where it can't be removed easily overnight.

Antlislaam:
I've been saying this over time both on NL and outside this platform that Isa Jesus in quran that they claimed wasn't crucified can't be and will never be Jesus Christ Of Nazareth.

It is like saying quranic allah is the same Biblical God. allah in quran that has NO son can't be the same Biblical God

Allah is a fake demon. And your prophet Moh is a confirmed pedo it's even written..

Adab Al-mufrad, 48:1183

Then he said, 'Where is the little one? Call the little one to me.' Hasan came running and jumped into his lap. Then he put his hand in his beard. Then the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, opened his mouth and put his mouth in his mouth.

I pray Allah (SWT) guides the Muslims and non muslims to right path. Christians say that jesus died for their sins, please i want to ask christians committing sin after the death of jesus, are their sins forgiven?
If a christian should harm a christian fellow, you will hear him/her says God will judge you forgotten that jesus died for their sins.
Let take our poiticians for instance that embezzle money why do we say they can't make heaven instead of leaving the christians among them since jesus died for thier sins.
Please let be realistic nobody can dies for any anyone sins.

Ballzproblem2:
theh they should have used isa and not Jesus.

This comment ends all the argument

Why not refer to Jesus as “Isa” in the poster if the cleric has good intention.

He was using Jesus biblical name in a Muslim poster.

Cleric deserves to be jailed for wilful intent to cause public disharmony

I don’t have an issue with people believing in the content of their religious book.

That’s respect.

However, there will be chaos if one practitioner of a certain religion is attacking the content of the book of another religion.

There are lot of religions in this world, and they have different content about eternity. Each person will only believe the content of the book he believes in.

This Muslim cleric was so evil in this case. He was looking for chaos.

We Christians believe Muhammed is a false prophet and pedophile. I want to see banners of this on every church building in that area since the imam said we have freedom to express our beliefs and not consider how it offends others

Upritman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKHp53mvKvI?si=oRN948FVX7WXaTAR

An Imam has spoken on the controversial banner at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos. The Imam insisted that Jesus is not God and that since Jesus is talked about as a Prophet in the Quran, Christians cannot Monopolize Him afterall there are Moslems who answer Jesus (Isah) as their name.

Why so much attention on Jesus when your Muhammad is there to advertise....so much for the religion of piss

The truth is that Islam and Christianity both came from the loins of Abraham (Ibrahim).

So, both nations are brothers from same father, but different mothers, hence different covenants. But, absolutely same God.

Therefore, live with love amongst ourselves.

Chonchin:
We Christians believe Muhammed is a false prophet and pedophile. I want to see banners of this on every church building in that area since the imam said we have freedom to express our beliefs and not consider how it offends others

Oya state the verse that confirms that in the Bible.

This is why all my islamic posts have it that allah is an ïmbecilic urchin dog and prophet Mohammad a fake arse randy smelly pig.

I say it without qualms, if you call my God prophet, I will call yours whatever I want.

AntiChristian:


No be only center na diameter!

Jesus is a slave of Allah! Qur'an 19:30.

The central message of Islam is Taoheed which is the oneness of Allah, in His lordship, worship, names and attributes.

All Prophets worshipped only One God!
All Prophets has only one God!
No Prophet worshipped trinity!

allah was fabricated by one drunk Medina fake prophet mohammad

lucianohase:
I hope when that of Muhammad is written by any Christian church that it won't be an issue?

Of course, it will be an issue.

We all know that that subject church or religious place will be burnt down.

Our Islamic brothers no get chill like that na.

Hajokexyz:
Listen to it with an open mind.
It was meant to educate Muslims and nothing more.
Jesus is our own prophet.
I feel it should have been written as prophet Isa instead.

.....and the person that snapped it decided to only pick one of the posters while we have many posters there, yet she said she doesn't like to mingle in religious matter, smh.

If the simple post had resulted in religious crises in Lagos or burning of the masjid and losing of lives of something , I'm sure she won't have liked it.
And , Yes Muhammad is not our God but a prophet.

It is isa, Jesus Christ is actually different.

herkeem:

Oya state the verse that confirms that in the Bible.

So you are saying Mohammad wasn't a paedophile

herkeem:

Mr wole, but issa when translated to English Language means Jesus, in fact in the original manuscript of the Bible it was not written as Jesus but we English speakers translate everyone call him Jesus, either Muslims, Christians or Jews.

But why can't you people just do your Islam without involving other religions, why do you guys like attaching your religion to others.

If I was around there, at night I will use permanent marker to write near the poster that Mohammed was a paedophile, hope it is still freedom of worship.

criuze:
Una own Jesus different from the biblical Jesus ok

Is Jesus God ? If yes, why did he die and who created him ? If he died for your sins, why do u need to worship him and also seek for forgiveness from a God that died for your sins to be forgiven ?

Antlislaam:
I've been saying this over time both on NL and outside this platform that Isa Jesus in quran that they claimed wasn't crucified can't be and will never be Jesus Christ Of Nazareth.

It is like saying quranic allah is the same Biblical God. allah in quran that has NO son can't be the same Biblical God

So if he is not the same person why have u been crying all these while

Simple questions


Was Jesus a Christian?
What religion did he practice when he was here?
If he is God who was he praying to?
A god crucified by his creations?
Even satan came to tempt him?
What books did Jesus preach the gospel with?

Many Christians don't know jack about Christianity, and I challenge any to come forth let us discuss about it with facts from the Holy Bible and Quran. We don't need to desecrate any one's belief

MT:


This comment ends all the argument

Why not refer to Jesus as “Isa” in the poster if the cleric has good intention.

He was using Jesus biblical name in a Muslim poster.

Cleric deserves to be jailed for wilful intent to cause public disharmony

Isa is Arabic which means Jesus in English...The message was written in English...Maryam means Mary in English...

First and foremost i am not a. Muslim. And i will never be. Secondly, the inscription is deliberate to upset the Christians. The muslims should have sticked to Isa as it was named so in the Qur'an. So it's deliberate to belittle and incite the Christians

Propagation or Provocation: Contents and Contexts

A couple of days ago, a certain individual stirred an unhealthy debate on X about a banner hung around Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos. The inscription on the banner reads: "Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Servant and Messenger of God." Like a wild fire, the controversy spread across all social media platforms, with commentators divided along religious lines.

As expected, most Christians found the inscription to be provocative, offensive, and inciting, citing the fact that it negates the principles of peaceful coexistence and tolerance in a multi religious country. Another point raised was the timing of hanging the banner, especially at a time when Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas.

A number of Muslim commentators seem to agree with the above submissions. They faulted the Masjid authority for insensitivity to the feelings of the Christian community at a time when Christmas is just a couple of days away. They equally submitted that irrespective of the period, hanging such a banner violates the concept of peace which is a core and fundamental teaching of Islam.

Thus, the social media battle shifted from an inter to an intra religious one, with some ethnic colouration and dimensions poured into it. Some of the arguments were logical, while some were completely emotional. Worse still, some had hypocritical stripes drawn over it. To make matters worse, those who cannot handle intellectual engagements went on hurling insults and throwing jabs and invective, burning bridges and severing ties along the way.

Earlier today, I watched the Khutbah delivered yesterday by the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, and one cannot but appreciate his eloquence and calmness in the midst of the storm created by the issue. His short address of the issue provides the following insights:

1. The banner wasn't hung this month or even last month. It has been there for well over 2 months.

2. The text on the banner is a verse of the Noble Qur'ān (5:75) which says, مَا الْمَسِيحُ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ إِلَّا رَسُولٌ "Jesus the son of Mar'yam is not but a Messenger of Allah." This verse is a continuation of verse 72 which says, لَقَدْ كَفَرَ الَّذِينَ قَالُواْ إِنَّ اللّهَ هُوَ الْمَسِيحُ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ وَقَالَ الْمَسِيحُ يَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ اعْبُدُواْ اللّهَ رَبِّي وَرَبَّكُمْ

"And surely they disbelieved when they said: 'Christ, the son of Mary, is indeed God'; whereas Christ had said: 'Children of Israel! Serve Allah, Who is your Lord and my Lord."

3. In a country where freedom of religion is guaranteed, when does it become a crime to state exactly what your religion says, and which does NOT in any way insult others?

4. If Christians feel that "Jesus is not God" offends them, how should Muslims feel about the thousands of banners which says, "Jesus is Lord"? Your right to say Jesus is Lord which you claim is a biblical statement is the Muslim's right to say, "Jesus is not Lord" which is a Qur'ān verse. Why should the Muslim suppress his right for your right when both can actually coexist?

5. Jesus is not the Christian's property alone. He is a Prophet of God sent to the Children of Israel. Belief in him is a fundamental teaching in Islam. Muslims love and rever him and his mother. Not only were they mentioned in the Qur'ān, Mary'am, his mother actually has a whole chapter dedicated to her holiness. To think that only the Christians have the right to mention Jesus is wrong.

6. Some have argued that how will the Muslims feel if Christians decide to hang a banner that says "Muhammad is not a Prophet of God." Well, that would be a deliberate act of provocation because there's no single verse of the Bible that says so. In fact, the Bible rightly prophesied his coming as the COMFORTER.

Those who accuse Muslims of troublemaking are either ignorant and gullible, or deliberately mischievous. The real troublemakers are the individual who took that picture and his co-travellers who amplified and blowed it beyond reasonable proportions.

Unfortunately, they found a voice in some Muslims who either forgot Qur'ān 2:120, or simply want to be celebrated as the good guys at the expense of what is sound and logical. How can you say لا إله إلا الله "There's no god but Allāh" and still blame your fellow Muslims for saying "Jesus is not God" when you see nothing wrong with a non Muslim saying, "Jesus is Lord"?

Should Muslims apply the same logic, every banner that says "Jesus is Lord" must be removed immediately as it is offensive and provocative. Let's live and let others live.

Beuberry:

Tell that Imam he is mad and his family members aren't aware. What he did was blasphemy and he's guilty under their sharia law.

Be like say you dey craze!

so wa ok sa

pongwa:
so wa ok sa

See his poverty head

Beuberry:

See his poverty head

I can never be poor by the grace of Almighty Allah

God bless you Ya Imam. Jazakumullahu Khairan

Fortune109:


Isa is Arabic which means Jesus in English...The message was written in English...Maryam means Mary in English...

He was communicating with Muslims according to him, thus, he would have used name that his Muslim brothers and sisters could easily relate to.

He intentionally chose Christmas period for his reckless message.

Anyone supporting this evil cleric is culpable as well. His intention and timing should be condemned. He wanted to incite the public to cause chaos.

herkeem:

Oya state the verse that confirms that in the Bible.

. There are several bible verses that Muhammed fall under the people Jesus warned is about. It’s not limited to muhammed alone but to anyone that put himself above Jesus and teach a different doctrine, It doesn’t have to mention muhammed by name as long as the description points to muhammed .

Chonchin:
. There are several bible verses that Muhammed fall under the people Jesus warned is about. It’s not limited to muhammed alone but to anyone that put himself above Jesus and teach a different doctrine, It doesn’t have to mention muhammed by name as long as the description points to muhammed

Ok.... You can paste the verse just don't put the name Muhammad.