In the 'Gospel according to Mark', chapter 12, verses 28-34, we are able to read one of the statements, made by Christ himself, which categorically denies the doctrine of the trinity:
"Then one of the lawyers, who had been listening to these discussions and noted how well he answered, came forward and asked him, 'Which commandment is the first of all?'
Jesus answered, 'The first is, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the only Lord; love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength."
The second is this: "Love your neighbour as yourself."
'Well said, Master. Your are right in saying that God is one and beside him there is no other. And to love him with all your heart, all your understanding, and all your strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself - that is far more than any burnt offerings.' When Jesus saw how sensibly he answered, he said to him: 'You are not far from the Kingdom of God'."
Here we have a statement by Jesus (on him be peace) declaring "God to be One". Not two; not three; but ONE!
Then there is the lawyer; a man well acquainted with 'divine law', that is the laws revealed to the Prophets (on them be peace). This lawyer, with his knowledge of the Scriptures, was already aware of the truth, that "there is only One God". The reply given by Jesus (on him be peace) to his question, was the already confirmed revelation inspired to the Prophet Moses (on him be peace). [Deuteronomy 6, verses 4-5]
This message to mankind resounds throughout the Scriptures: "You have had sure proof that the Lord is God; there is no other". [Deuteronomy 4, verse 35]
"This day, then, be sure and take to heart that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other." [Deuteronomy 4, verse 39]
"I am the Lord, there is no other; there is no god beside me... so that men from the rising and setting sun may know that there is none but I: I am the Lord, there is no other." [Book of Isaiah 45, verses 5-6]
All the above quotations proclaim in plain, simple language that the people of the east and the west are required to believe that: "There is no ilaah (god) worthy of worship except Allah"
"O people of the Scripture! Do not exceed the limits in your religion, nor say of Allah aught except the truth. The Messiah 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah and His Word ("Be!" - and he was) which He bestowed on Maryam and a spirit (Ruuh) created by Him; so believe in Allah and His Messengers. Say not: 'Three (trinity)!' Cease! (It is) better for you. For Allah is (the only) One Ilaah (God), Glory be to Him (Far Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is All-Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs." [Al-Qur'an, 4:171]
Those 'Christians' who uphold and protect the doctrine of the trinity by declaring that God is three in one and one in three are surely the misguided and misguiders of people. Their children are taught basic arithmetic in school where they learn that one = one. They are then asked to accept that three = one and one = three! What blatant denial of truth! Their constant denial - covering up - cannot make something - in this case the trinity- which is based on falsity become the truth. What is false, is false. It doesn't matter how many coatings or layers of denial are applied. It will always remain false. We as Muslims, Insha' Allah, understand the basic difference between that which is Halal and that which is Haram. Those proponents of the trinity are no longer able to make that distinction.
[SIZE=-1]"Say 'O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! You have nothing (as regards Guidance) till you act according to the Tauraat, the Injeel, and what has (now) been sent down to you from your Lord (the Qur'an).' Verily, that which has been sent down to you from your Lord increases in many of them their obstinate rebellion and disbelief. So be not sorrowful over the people who disbelieve." [Al-Qur'an, 5:68][/SIZE]
"And (remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): 'O 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary) ! Did you say unto men: Worship me and my mother as two gods besides Allah?' He will say: 'Glory be to you! It was not for me to say that which I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would have surely known it. You know what is in my inner-self though I do not know what is in Yours, truly, You, only You, are the All-Knower of all that is hidden and unseen.'
[SIZE=-1]'Never did I say to them aught except what You (Allah) did command me to say: "Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them, but when You took me up, You were the Watcher over them, and You are a witness to all things'. [/SIZE]
Peace.
"Then one of the lawyers, who had been listening to these discussions and noted how well he answered, came forward and asked him, 'Which commandment is the first of all?'
Jesus answered, 'The first is, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the only Lord; love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength."
The second is this: "Love your neighbour as yourself."
'Well said, Master. Your are right in saying that God is one and beside him there is no other. And to love him with all your heart, all your understanding, and all your strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself - that is far more than any burnt offerings.' When Jesus saw how sensibly he answered, he said to him: 'You are not far from the Kingdom of God'."
Here we have a statement by Jesus (on him be peace) declaring "God to be One". Not two; not three; but ONE!
Then there is the lawyer; a man well acquainted with 'divine law', that is the laws revealed to the Prophets (on them be peace). This lawyer, with his knowledge of the Scriptures, was already aware of the truth, that "there is only One God". The reply given by Jesus (on him be peace) to his question, was the already confirmed revelation inspired to the Prophet Moses (on him be peace). [Deuteronomy 6, verses 4-5]
This message to mankind resounds throughout the Scriptures: "You have had sure proof that the Lord is God; there is no other". [Deuteronomy 4, verse 35]
"This day, then, be sure and take to heart that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other." [Deuteronomy 4, verse 39]
"I am the Lord, there is no other; there is no god beside me... so that men from the rising and setting sun may know that there is none but I: I am the Lord, there is no other." [Book of Isaiah 45, verses 5-6]
All the above quotations proclaim in plain, simple language that the people of the east and the west are required to believe that: "There is no ilaah (god) worthy of worship except Allah"
"O people of the Scripture! Do not exceed the limits in your religion, nor say of Allah aught except the truth. The Messiah 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah and His Word ("Be!" - and he was) which He bestowed on Maryam and a spirit (Ruuh) created by Him; so believe in Allah and His Messengers. Say not: 'Three (trinity)!' Cease! (It is) better for you. For Allah is (the only) One Ilaah (God), Glory be to Him (Far Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is All-Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs." [Al-Qur'an, 4:171]
Those 'Christians' who uphold and protect the doctrine of the trinity by declaring that God is three in one and one in three are surely the misguided and misguiders of people. Their children are taught basic arithmetic in school where they learn that one = one. They are then asked to accept that three = one and one = three! What blatant denial of truth! Their constant denial - covering up - cannot make something - in this case the trinity- which is based on falsity become the truth. What is false, is false. It doesn't matter how many coatings or layers of denial are applied. It will always remain false. We as Muslims, Insha' Allah, understand the basic difference between that which is Halal and that which is Haram. Those proponents of the trinity are no longer able to make that distinction.
[SIZE=-1]"Say 'O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! You have nothing (as regards Guidance) till you act according to the Tauraat, the Injeel, and what has (now) been sent down to you from your Lord (the Qur'an).' Verily, that which has been sent down to you from your Lord increases in many of them their obstinate rebellion and disbelief. So be not sorrowful over the people who disbelieve." [Al-Qur'an, 5:68][/SIZE]
"And (remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): 'O 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary) ! Did you say unto men: Worship me and my mother as two gods besides Allah?' He will say: 'Glory be to you! It was not for me to say that which I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would have surely known it. You know what is in my inner-self though I do not know what is in Yours, truly, You, only You, are the All-Knower of all that is hidden and unseen.'
[SIZE=-1]'Never did I say to them aught except what You (Allah) did command me to say: "Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them, but when You took me up, You were the Watcher over them, and You are a witness to all things'. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][Al-Qur'an, 5: 116-117] [/SIZE]
Peace.
