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on June 02, 2016 at 6:00 AM, updated June 02, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
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The Holy Quran states that any “Messenger is only responsible for the clear conveying of the Message.” (29:19). This verse demonstrates that each prophet is sent to simply convey a message and cannot resort to force. The Holy Prophet Muhammad foretold the advent of a Messiah in the latter days of Islam. But in misrepresenting the words of the Holy Prophet, some Muslims believe that this Messiah will literally destroy anyone who opposes him. Contrary to this misrepresentation, True Islam recognizes that the Messiah may only use logical reasoning and powerful arguments, never violence, to illustrate the teachings of Islam. Tomorrow, True Islam and salvation.
Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal is President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Syracuse chapter. A Radiation Oncologist, he formerly practiced in Auburn. Dr. Iqbal is currently Medical Director of Buffalo Medical Group, Buffalo, New York.