Islam & Christianity
On the surface, Islam and Christianity appear to have very little in common, however, as you get deeper into areas such as rituals, beliefs, ethics, founders, and sacred objects, the two show strong mutual similarities, particularly in the fundamental areas, while being totally different. In this essay I will compare and contrast many of the facets that make up the worlds largest and most recognized religions, Christianity and Islam. The word Islam means "surrender" or "submission," submission to the will of Allah, the one God. Muslims are those who have submitted themselves. The basic creed of Islam is brief: There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah. Islam teaches that there is one God, the creator and sustainer of the universe. This God, Allah, is compassionate and just. Because He is compassionate, He calls all people to believe in Him and worship Him. Because He is als
In conclusion, it's almost inconceivable that the two largest religions could be so alike. From founders to fundamental beliefs, Islam and Christianity share many beliefs, almost to the point were you could be forgiven for thinking that they are in fact the same religion, with some minor changes. al God, Muslims do not believe that Jesus was his son; instead they identify Jesus as a prophet. This greatly distinguishes the two religions, as Jesus' relation to God is one of the fundamental beliefs in Christianity. The Islamic religion is almost based solely on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, who like Jesus, was a shepherd boy. In Islam, God sent prophets to communicate His will. These prophets, all mortal men, were elected messengers to whom God spoke through an angel or by inspiration, identical to Christianity, an example of that was God sending Moses to free his people out of Pharaohs hands. In Islam, they
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