Source: Excerpt from the book “ʾUlūhiyyat-e-Masīḥ ʿalayhi as-salām Ḥaqīqat ke Āʾīne meṅ” by Mufti Khāwar Rasheed Butt
Born into a Christian family, I had barely transitioned from childhood to adolescence and then into youth, when thoughts of the Hereafter began to preoccupy my heart. As an ordinary Christian — without religious knowledge — my natural understanding of God was that there is only one God, the Creator, Owner, and Provider of this universe. Believing Him to be one and unique, I continued worshiping Him.
However, a dilemma arose when I sought to become a better Christian through the conscious study of the Christian doctrine of God. This study revealed that Christianity does not uphold absolute monotheism (Tawḥīd) but rather believes in “Trinity in Unity” — that is, one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are said to be one, and the one is three. Each is considered a distinct person — the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit is not the Father — yet each is claimed to be God, and they are all one.
This concept is known as “Trinity in Unity” and “Unity in Trinity.” To justify this doctrine, Christian theologians go to extreme lengths. However, the reality is that the Bible repeatedly emphasizes that “I am the Lord your God; there is no god besides Me.”
Even Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām himself never claimed divinity. He never said:
“I am God,”
“I am God incarnate,”
or “I am one of the three persons of the Trinity,”
nor did he ever command others to worship him — not even once.
In fact, in the entire collection of the Bible, not only is the Trinity never mentioned by name, but the doctrine itself is absent — despite being the primary tenet of Christian theology.
On the contrary, Christian teachings affirm the humanity of Jesus — that he was born through divine power in the womb of Mary after nine months, just like other human beings. He wept, experienced hunger and thirst, grew through childhood and adolescence, and eventually reached youth.
Due to the conspiracies of the Jews, the Roman Empire inflicted severe torture upon him, leading him to be crucified. In the throes of pain and suffering, Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām cried out:
“My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”
It was on the cross that he surrendered his soul.
This final cry bears testimony to his humanity. If he were God, he would have saved himself. If he were divine, he would not have pleaded for help from God. The fact that Jesus called upon God in his time of hardship demonstrates that:
✦ He was not God,
✦ Rather, he was calling upon the one true God,
✦ The only One who hears prayers and answers them,
✦ The Sole Deity worthy of worship.
All these events provide clear proof that:
✦ Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām was not God incarnate,
✦ Not a person of the Trinity,
✦ Nor the son of God,
Rather, he was:
➤ ʿAbdullāh (Servant of Allah)
➤ Nabiyyullāh (Prophet of Allah)
➤ Rasūlullāh (Messenger of Allah)
He never hesitated to declare these titles for himself. That is why we find him referring to himself as:
☑ “Son of Man”
☑ “Messenger of God”
☑ “Sent by God”
☑ “Servant of God”
This message is summarized concisely in the Qur’an:
“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is the Straight Path.”
(Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:51)
Countless books have been authored by believers calling towards this Straight Path and the Worship of One God. However, this current work by the esteemed and seasoned scholar — Ustādh Khāwar Rasheed Butt ḥafiẓahullāh — is not just a testimony to the Oneness of Allah, but also:
✦ A curriculum for students of comparative religion
✦ A beacon of guidance for sincere seekers of truth
This remarkable book stands apart as one that:
✔ Presents the fundamental principles of both Islam and Christianity
✔ Bases its arguments upon the Torah, Psalms, Gospels, and Qur’an
✔ Utilizes the light of philosophy and logic
✔ Maintains an academic yet simple tone, free from bias, mockery, or insult
Any fair-minded reader, upon reading this book objectively, will find that the separation between the Divine Being and the person of Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām becomes clearer than daylight.
For the past fourteen years, I have been under the scholarly guidance and affection of Ustādh. I have learned much from him. He is among the very few scholars in Pakistan familiar with the Hebrew language.
He possesses deep mastery not only in Islamic sciences but also in comparative religion. His tireless labor, sincerity, spiritual training, and commitment are reminiscent of the pious predecessors.
Our teacher is a treasured asset and a source of pride for the Muslim Ummah in these contemporary times.
May Allah سبحانه وتعالى grant our respected teacher a long life filled with health and strong faith.
May He accept this book, and make it a guiding light for those sincerely seeking the truth.
Āmīn!
— ʿAbd al-Wārith Gul
❖ A Journey from Christianity to the Truth of Tawḥīd
Born into a Christian family, I had barely transitioned from childhood to adolescence and then into youth, when thoughts of the Hereafter began to preoccupy my heart. As an ordinary Christian — without religious knowledge — my natural understanding of God was that there is only one God, the Creator, Owner, and Provider of this universe. Believing Him to be one and unique, I continued worshiping Him.
However, a dilemma arose when I sought to become a better Christian through the conscious study of the Christian doctrine of God. This study revealed that Christianity does not uphold absolute monotheism (Tawḥīd) but rather believes in “Trinity in Unity” — that is, one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are said to be one, and the one is three. Each is considered a distinct person — the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit is not the Father — yet each is claimed to be God, and they are all one.
This concept is known as “Trinity in Unity” and “Unity in Trinity.” To justify this doctrine, Christian theologians go to extreme lengths. However, the reality is that the Bible repeatedly emphasizes that “I am the Lord your God; there is no god besides Me.”
Even Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām himself never claimed divinity. He never said:
“I am God,”
“I am God incarnate,”
or “I am one of the three persons of the Trinity,”
nor did he ever command others to worship him — not even once.
In fact, in the entire collection of the Bible, not only is the Trinity never mentioned by name, but the doctrine itself is absent — despite being the primary tenet of Christian theology.
❖ The Humanity of Prophet ʿĪsā عليه السلام (Jesus)
On the contrary, Christian teachings affirm the humanity of Jesus — that he was born through divine power in the womb of Mary after nine months, just like other human beings. He wept, experienced hunger and thirst, grew through childhood and adolescence, and eventually reached youth.
Due to the conspiracies of the Jews, the Roman Empire inflicted severe torture upon him, leading him to be crucified. In the throes of pain and suffering, Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām cried out:
“My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”
It was on the cross that he surrendered his soul.
This final cry bears testimony to his humanity. If he were God, he would have saved himself. If he were divine, he would not have pleaded for help from God. The fact that Jesus called upon God in his time of hardship demonstrates that:
✦ He was not God,
✦ Rather, he was calling upon the one true God,
✦ The only One who hears prayers and answers them,
✦ The Sole Deity worthy of worship.
❖ Qur’anic Affirmation of True Monotheism
All these events provide clear proof that:
✦ Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām was not God incarnate,
✦ Not a person of the Trinity,
✦ Nor the son of God,
Rather, he was:
➤ ʿAbdullāh (Servant of Allah)
➤ Nabiyyullāh (Prophet of Allah)
➤ Rasūlullāh (Messenger of Allah)
He never hesitated to declare these titles for himself. That is why we find him referring to himself as:
☑ “Son of Man”
☑ “Messenger of God”
☑ “Sent by God”
☑ “Servant of God”
This message is summarized concisely in the Qur’an:
﴿إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكُمْ فَاعْبُدُوهُ ۗ هَٰذَا صِرَاطٌ مُّسْتَقِيمٌ﴾
“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is the Straight Path.”
(Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:51)
❖ A Scholarly Contribution to the Call of Monotheism
Countless books have been authored by believers calling towards this Straight Path and the Worship of One God. However, this current work by the esteemed and seasoned scholar — Ustādh Khāwar Rasheed Butt ḥafiẓahullāh — is not just a testimony to the Oneness of Allah, but also:
✦ A curriculum for students of comparative religion
✦ A beacon of guidance for sincere seekers of truth
❖ Highlights of the Book
This remarkable book stands apart as one that:
✔ Presents the fundamental principles of both Islam and Christianity
✔ Bases its arguments upon the Torah, Psalms, Gospels, and Qur’an
✔ Utilizes the light of philosophy and logic
✔ Maintains an academic yet simple tone, free from bias, mockery, or insult
Any fair-minded reader, upon reading this book objectively, will find that the separation between the Divine Being and the person of Jesus ʿalayhi as-salām becomes clearer than daylight.
❖ A Word of Gratitude
For the past fourteen years, I have been under the scholarly guidance and affection of Ustādh. I have learned much from him. He is among the very few scholars in Pakistan familiar with the Hebrew language.
He possesses deep mastery not only in Islamic sciences but also in comparative religion. His tireless labor, sincerity, spiritual training, and commitment are reminiscent of the pious predecessors.
Our teacher is a treasured asset and a source of pride for the Muslim Ummah in these contemporary times.
❖ A Personal Prayer
May Allah سبحانه وتعالى grant our respected teacher a long life filled with health and strong faith.
May He accept this book, and make it a guiding light for those sincerely seeking the truth.
Āmīn!
— ʿAbd al-Wārith Gul
