Is Muhammad (pbuh) Prophesied in the Bible? ( Shabir's Opening Statement - 1 of 4 )

Is Muhammad (pbuh) Prophesied in the Bible? What does the Bible say about Muhammad (pbuh)? Towards A Better Understanding; Dialogues on Islam & Christianity A truly remarkable series of four debates held at Glasgow University, Scotland, UK Day 1: Muhammad in the Bible Is the claim that Muhammad was foretold in the Old and New Testaments true or false? Representing the Muslim perspective was Shabir ally: Shabir Ally holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, with a specialization in Biblical Literature, and an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Quranic Exegesis. He is now in his third year of PhD studies in Quranic Exegesis at the University of Toronto. Shabir is the founder of the Islamic Information and Da'wah Centre in Toronto, Canada. Representing the Christian side was Dr. Anis Shorrosh: Dr. Anis is a Graduate of Clarke and Mississippi Colleges; he has earned a Master in Theology, a Doctorate in Ministry and a Doctorate in Philosophy. He has served as a pastor and evangelist in the Middle East from 1959-1966; he has nearly fulfilled the Great Commission by preaching in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and 82 other countries. In addition to preaching the Gospel, Dr. Anis Shorrosh has debated several top Islamic scholars such as: Ahmed Deedat, Dr. Jamal Badawi, and Shabir ally on various Islamic and Christian topics. He and his wife, Nell, are also the parents of four children and eight grandchildren. The Topic of Debate: Muhammad in the Bible Is the claim that Muhammad was foretold in the Old and New Testaments true or false? Shabir Ally (www.Shabirally.com) vs. Dr. Anis Shorrosh (www.islam-in-focus.com) (Glasgow University, Scotland, UK Friday 13th May 2005) For further information on upcoming or previous debates click here http://www.shabirally.com/debates.asp