islam/christianity
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differences
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all humans are children of god
Prophets
Both religions revere the early prophets including Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Joseph, John the Baptist and even Jesus (Peace be upon them.).
The Bible
Christians are familiar with the Bible, but Muslims also believe the Bible to be holy scripture insofar as it is translated correctly and does not contradict the Quran.
Religion
Both Muslims and Christians believe that practicing their faith is good for them personally now, creates peace and harmony among people, and brings blessings in the life after mortality.
Commandments
People of both faiths believe in similar rules given by God for all people and obeying them keeps humankind in a right relationship with God.
Mary
Both Muslims and most Christians believe Mary was a virgin and that Jesus was born miraculously.
Messiahs miracles
Islam and Christianity both ascribe that Jesus Christ was the promised Messiah and did perform miracles.
Satan
Both Muslims and Christians believe Satan is real and evil and that he tries to make people follow him instead of God.
The return
The two faiths believe Jesus will return from Heaven.
Antichrist
The belief that there will be an antichrist who appears before the end of the world and that Jesus will return and conquer him is common to both theologies.
Judgment
Both religions believe a day of judgment will really happen and people will be judged for the lives they lead on Earth.
Hell and paradise
Muslims and Christians believe hell and heaven to be literal places.
Covenants
Muslims and some Christians believe God connects with His people through covenants
amily
Family is a foundational part of both Christian and Muslim life. Both peoples believe the family has a critical impact on society.
Codes of health
Muslims and some Christians have codes of health such as not drinking alcohol or not eating certain foods. These codes of health are part of their covenants made with God.
Modesty
Muslims and most Christians believe the body to be sacred and/or should be treated with respect.
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Clothing
Muslims and some Christians may wear sacred clothing as signs of covenants made with God.
With many different kinds of Mulsim faith practices and the variety of Christian denominations, there are many things common between these two faith groups. Let us unite together in faith, sharing covenantal cultures and protecting families in a changing world. Reaching out with kindness and understanding is a simple way to bring a little peace to the world around us.
Christians follow Christianity while Muslims follow Islam.
Christians and Muslims also have different supreme beings that they worship. Christians worship God while the Muslims worship Allah.
While Muslims praise and worship their God in the mosque, Christians, on the other hand, worship their God in the church.
The Christians and the Muslims also have a different belief when it comes to the person that they consider as their Savior and prophet. While Christians have Jesus as their Savior, the Muslims, on the other hand, have Muhammad as their prophet.
Christians have their priests while the Muslims have their Imam.
The Christians and Muslims have a different symbol in their religions as well. For Muslims, they have the crescent and the star while the Christians have the cross.
The Christians and Muslims also have differences in the scriptures that they base their faith upon. Christians follow the Bible while Muslims follow the Qur’an.
For Christians, they have sub-religions such as: Roman Catholic, Protestant, East Orthodox Churches, and many more. On the other hand, some Muslims follow Sunni Islam, Shia Islam, or Sufi Islam.
Muslims show their faith and worship through the Five Pillars of Islam. The 1st pillar is testimony which involves a creed to be recited under oath. This creed is about worshipping Allah alone and no other God or being. The 2nd pillar is prayer. Muslims call their prayer Salat or Salah. Salat should be done five times a day. The 3rd pillar is fasting or sawm which usually happens in the month of Ramadhan. In this particular month, Muslims fast from food and drink, and it is usually done from dawn up until dusk. The 4th pillar would be almsgiving or zakat. Almsgiving is considered as a religious obligation as they believe that their wealth is trust from Allah’s bounty. The 5th pillar is pilgrimage or hajj. In this particular pillar, Muslims are encouraged to go on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca.
Christians and Muslims differ in their customs.
As for Christians, they follow several creeds that profess their faith to God. They also follow the Seven Holy Sacraments. These sacraments would include: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, and Matrimony. Although Christians also pray, they still have a difference when it comes to the set of prayers.