2006-07-29 21:57:53 · 7 answers · asked by beatrix 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Islam
The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures.
The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of worship and that Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the prophets, from Adam to Jesus (peace be on them both), the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Unity of God and Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of Ramadhan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Islam believes that each person is born pure. The Holy Quran tells us that God has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith, prayer and charity. Islam believes that God created mankind in His image and by imbuing the attributes of God on a human level mankind can attain His nearness. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion. Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400 years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.
In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Holy Quran and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith (the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings on him) it is immutable in the face of change in time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, in actual fact it is most certainly an adaptable way of life regardless of human changes.
Islam teaches that the path to spiritual development is open to all. Any individual who searches the One Creator can seek nearness to God through sincere and earnest worship; it is central to establishing a relationship with the Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.
At present there are 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and they form the majority in more than 50 countries of the world. Today Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world - its beautiful message is reaching millions in the far corner of the earth.
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2006-07-29 22:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by gazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main difference, i think, is that Islam is centred around Allah and the prophet Muhammad, whilst Christianity is centred around the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son - Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit). Islam advocates a life that must be in obedience to Allah and includes many rituals like five prayers a day, a pilgrimage in one's lifetime, and so forth, in order for one to be called a Muslim. However, to be a Christian, one just needs to put one's faith in Jesus Christ, that He is one's Lord and Saviour and Redeemer, in order to get eternal life. A person does not need to go through rituals or anything to be called a Christian. Of course, after being saved, a Christian needs to manifest the evidence of his faith through his changed behaviour for the better.
One key difference, in case you were wondering, is also that while Jesus is the center of the Christian faith, He is just one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
2006-07-29 22:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple Islam follows the profit Mohamed and believes Jesus was a profit. Christians follow Jesus and thing he was the son of God and think everyone that doesn't agree is an idiot.
2006-07-29 22:02:42 · answer #3 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the islamist worship allah while christians worship god...it's the same sort of religion,only the name is different. in both there is one god,but the islamist have the jihad(the holy war against anyone who isn't islamic) and the christians have the return of the Mesia(Jesus will come again to judge every man on earth).Both very old religions
2006-07-29 22:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by alienform2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AHAHA u really dont want to know about them... they are constantly fighting with each other and others... its weird that the religions call for peace but some followers choose violence and fighting.. maybe its something wrong with how the religions are being taught..
2006-07-29 22:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by underagelying 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
islam believes in the profit mohammed, 77 virgins awaiting you when you die and ji-had (killing yourself to become a martyr). christanity believes in jesus, mary as mother, and god as the jesus's father.
2006-07-29 22:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is true then you do not know how lucky you are! Try to stay away from both!
2006-07-29 21:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋