Assalam alykam.in debates with Christians they keep Quoting God is spirit and should be worshiped in spirit .
i think.this is in John 4
can someone with deep knowledge tell me what this means did Jesus say it? or is it just another pagan idea
i looked it up.and some say God is Spirit as he is ever living and is the breath of life
spirit and breath are same usage in bible. can someone like Osama Abdullah tell.me more information. p.s my reply to these christians is I worship.God in my body mind and spirit.
can i please have a stronger reply and teach them what Jesus really meant
As'salamu Alaikum dear brother James,
This is another demonstration of how Christianity is a bankrupt false and man-made religion. Like the pagans, they must limit GOD Almighty and confine Him into something that He is infinitely Greater than. GOD Almighty is not a Spirit. There is none like Unto Him. Allah Almighty Said in the Glorious Quran:
"They ask thee concerning the Spirit (of inspiration). Say: "The Spirit (cometh) by command of my Lord: of knowledge it is only a little that is communicated to you, (O men!)" (The Noble Quran, 17:85)""Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him. (The Noble Quran, 112:1-4)"For more Noble Verses and proofs, visit:
http://www.answering-christianity.com/holy_spirit.htm.
The Spirit comes from the World of Command. In Islam there are three Realms:
1- Allah Almighty.
2- The World of Command. This is where the invisible Mighty Beings come from, such as the Angels, the Word, the Spirit, and everything that is created from the Word and Spirit and any other Beings that may exist. Remember
"....of knowledge it is only a little that is communicated to you...." (The Noble Quran, 17:85).
3- The World of Creations. This is the dust and water, and flesh and blood. This is us and our finite Universe and all of the other Universes that exist out there.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.answering-christianity.com/quran_creator_or_created.htm
http://www.answering-christianity.com/convert_christians.htm
http://www.answering-christianity.com/jesus_creating.htmAnd to all Muslims and non-Muslims reading, I suggest when we confront those who like to limit GOD Almighty to not accept any term or phrase that limits GOD Almighty. So in this case, instead of saying "GOD is like a Spirit", just say GOD Almighty is Allah. He is infinitely Greater than the Spirit. So instead of saying "Spirit", "Man" or anything like that about GOD Almighty, just say He is Allah Almighty. And what is or who is "Allah" if you were asked? Say He is the Infinite Sovereign Creator and LORD of everything.
We can't define Him nor confine Him. He is Allah Almighty.
I hope this helps, Insha'Allah (if Allah Almighty is Willing).
Take care,
Osama Abdallah
