As-Salamu 'Alaykum, brother Osama Abdallah. I was wondering if you can tell me where the "Heart of the earth" is.
For example, in this article: http://www.missionislam.com/comprel/jesuscrucified.htm it says the "Heart of the earth"
is Mecca, but in this article: http://www.answering-christianity.com/abdullah_smith/crucifixion_of_judas.htm
on your website, it says the "Heart of the earth" is Sychar in Samaria. So I just wanted to know which one it is, because I could see why it could be Mecca. And I could see why it could be Sychar in Samaria. I just wanted to know your thoughts on where the "Heart of the earth" might be, Jazak'Allah Khair P.S. I'm also palestinian.
Wa Alaikum As'salam dear brother Tariq,
Sorry for not being able to reply back earlier. The heart of the earth akhi is the cave
(like any bear's or moutain lion's cave) that Jesus Christ was placed in after the alleged crucifixion. In fact, the New Testament say it was a roomy cave, and it belong to a rich man. Christ was placed there in the cave,
and above ground (he was never burried), and received medical treatment and massaging by Mary Magdalene and others, according to the New Testament's accounts themselves. This is also where Jesus became a Messiah according to Christians. He got annointed (rubbed with oil as this is the Jewish tradition of choosing a king) while in the cave, and from there he became the Messiah (King of the Jews).
Jesus Christ never died. He was always alive and remained alive even after the alleged crucifixion. No resurrection happened. The Bible's use of "Rose from the Dead" is a symbolic term that means he didn't die, and that he defeated death by remaining alive. The Old Testament has also a RISING FROM THE DEAD incident also between Abraham and Isaac, peace be upon them. Yet, Isaac was never crucified nor died when he "ROSE FROM THE DEAD".
For ample more details, quotes and proofs, visit:
www.answering-christianity.com/convert_christians.htm.
Take care,
Osama Abdallah