Comparative Religion

Comparative Religion, which leads me to ask, should there be division in religion and how do they all correlate? Instead of spending all day explaining why all religions should be one, I will focus on the Christian and Islamic faiths. Most people would assume that they are both completely different, which could be true, but I am going to show all their similarities and how they are almost, if not the same. Christians read the Bible while Muslims read the Quran. Both are books made to guide and give knowledge and wisdom.

At the core of both the Quran and the Bible lies the principle of monotheism, the belief in a single, all-powerful God. The Quran opens with the declaration of God’s oneness (Tawhid), emphasizing that there is no deity but Allah. Similarly, the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, asserts the oneness of God, as encapsulated in the Shema: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). This foundational belief fosters a sense of unity among believers and sets the stage for ethical living and accountability. With all that being said, the Quaran and Bible correlate more than we’d believe. Muslims believe that Jesus ( Yehweh ) isn’t the messiah, they claim he is only a prophet spreading the gospel, a vessel for the Lord.

While Christians stand firm in believing that Jesus is the messiah. Now if we compare how Muslims and Christians carry themselves we will also see some similarities. modesty is something both religions take very seriously. Muslim women wear hijabs and long gowns to cover their bodies. Christian women also wear long gowns or garments that will conceal their figure. Christians don’t wear hijabs but participate in vailing which is covering their heads similar to how a hijab does.

Another similarity is fasting, both religions have a time to fast and give their full attention to God. Muslims have Ramadan while Christians fast during Lent or if led by God. Both modesty and fasting are traditions that have been going on for years. With all this being said I think it’s safe to say that there are more similarities in both religions and the division of religion shouldn’t be. The Bible the the Quaran can go hand and hand as well as the Christian and Islamic faith all together.

References

“The Noble Quran – the Holy Book of Muslims.” QuranOnline.net, quranonline.net/.

‌“Matthew 1 | NIV Bible | YouVersion.” YouVersion | the Bible App | Bible.com, 2015, http://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.1.NIV?parallel=116. Accessed 26 Oct. 2024.

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