Comparative Religion, makes me wonder if religions should be divided and how they all relate to one another. I shall concentrate on the Christian and Islamic faiths rather than arguing for the unification of all religions for the day. The majority of people would think that they are entirely different, which may be the case, but I will highlight all of their commonalities and demonstrate how they are nearly identical. Muslims read the Quran, while Christians read the Bible. Both volumes are meant to serve as guides and sources of wisdom.

The idea of monotheism, or the conviction that there is only one all-powerful God, is central to both the Bible and the Quran. The assertion of God’s unity (Tawhid), which emphasizes that there is only one god, Allah, opens the Quran. As summed up in the Shema, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one,” the Bible, especially the Old Testament, affirms God’s unity (Deuteronomy 6:4). This fundamental idea creates a sense of solidarity among believers and lays the groundwork for moral behavior and responsibility. All things considered, there is a greater correlation between the Bible and the Quran than one might think. Muslims hold that Jesus (Yahweh) is merely a prophet who is sharing the message and serving as a conduit for the Lord, not the Messiah.

Christians, on the other hand, continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah. There are some parallels between the ways Muslims and Christians conduct themselves. Both religions place a high value on modesty. Muslim ladies cover their bodies with long dresses and hijabs. Additionally, Christian ladies dress in long robes or other clothing that covers their bodies. Christians participate in vailing, which involves covering their heads like that of a hijab, but they do not wear hijabs.

Another similarity between the two religions is that they both have a period of fasting during which they focus entirely on God. Christians fast during Lent or as directed by God, while Muslims observe Ramadan. The customs of fasting and humility have existed for many years. Considering everything, I believe it is reasonable to conclude that there are more parallels between the two religions and that there shouldn’t be a separation of them. Together with the Christian and Islamic faiths, the Bible and the Quran can coexist.

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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