Islam seems to be making inroads into the West. The mayor of London is Muslim. This Fall two major US cities—New York and Minneapolis—will likely elect Muslim candidates for mayor. My literal next door neighbor is Muslim. So I’ve been trying to educate myself about Islam and what it teaches.

One thing seems very clear: Islam and Christianity are simply not compatible. Muslims themselves will tell you this. Three core Muslim beliefs are (a) that Jesus did not die for anyone’s sins, (b) Christians are not worshipping the “true” God; and (c) Allah commands that the whole world, including Christians, be brought under subjugation to Islam (the word “Islam” literally means “to submit”). Therefore a devout Muslim will never agree with the modern idea that all religions are equally valid or that other beliefs should be tolerated.

However, despite Islam’s confidence that it is the true faith, Islam is also full of contradictions. For example, the Quran affirms the Torah and the Gospel as having been sent by God (Quran 3:3; 5:68; 5:46-47) and says the words of Allah can never be changed (Quran 18:27; 6:115; 15:9); and yet the Quran also denies core teachings of the Bible. It says there is no Trinity (Quran 4:171); Jesus was not crucified (Quran 4:157); and Jesus did not die for anyone’s sins (Quran 53:38).

The Quran also contradicts itself by saying Christians who believe that Jesus is God’s Son (the Trinity) will go to hell for not believing in Allah as the “true” god (Quran 5:72-73; 98:6); yet the Quran also says Christians will go to heaven (Quran 2:63; 5:69).

Below is another in a series of comics I’ve been making addressing some of the many problems with Islam. My intention is not to insult or tear down anyone’s faith. Rather, I want to do two things: Educate Christians about the problems in Islam; and expose false beliefs to Muslims in the hopes of bringing them salvation. I don’t want to see anyone trapped in a false hope. I want to see my Muslim friends find new life and peace through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Islam is so widespread and so deeply imbedded into Muslim thinking, it seems to me the best strategy is to first expose the false ideas they believe in order to prepare their minds and hearts to see the truth. Hopefully I am doing it in a way that is firm but kind.

If you find this interesting, or if you know any Muslims, feel free to share this with them (in kindness and love).

You can see my other comics about Islam on the “topics” page.