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"Islam is indeed growing rapidly, and many see it as the fastest among the major religions. The Qur'an says, ‘It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it over all religion' (Surah At-Tawbah, 9:33). Studies, like those from Pew Research, show its numbers rising from 1.6 billion in 2010 to a projected 2.8 billion by 2050—a 73% jump—driven by high birth rates and a young population. Jesus (peace be upon him) fits into this as a prophet, not God—‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75)—and Islam continues his call to worship Allah alone.
The Qur'an's promise holds: ‘Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Surah Aal-E-Imran, 3:19). While others, like Christianity, grow slower—34% by 2050—Islam's pace stands out, not just from births but its pull for those seeking truth. Allah's guidance shines through it, uncorrupted, unlike what came before."
The assertion that Islam's status as the "fastest growing" religion proves its truth is sophistry that confuses a biological function with divine validation. The argument that growth proves veracity is fundamentally flawed.
1. Growth Rate is Not a Miracle
The opponent readily acknowledges that Islam's growth is driven by high fertility rates and a young median age.
2. The Factor of Coercion: Skewed Numbers
The reliance on population size is further undermined by the severe penalties associated with leaving the Islamic faith (apostasy), which artificially inflates retention rates.
3. The True Standard: Objective Proof
Christianity relies on objective, verifiable facts for its authority, not population trends.