Can someone practice Islam and Christianity?

Question

I was raised Muslim, but I converted to Christianity when I married my husband. In many ways, this was just a formality. I've been thinking about attending the Mosque that my parents took me to as a kid, and my husband would feel comfortable in coming with me. Is it possible to be both Christian and Muslim at the same time? Actually, he doesn't come from a very strict religious upbringing, and he explained to me that he'd be willing to convert to Islam entirely, but it would seem more appropriate to practice both religions IF that's possible. Does anyone have any advice for me?

Answer 1

it is between you and God

Would depend on how you view the main differences and Similarities

Differences

1. Christianity and Islam differ on which family tree fulfilled most adequately the promises made to Abraham. Was it the family of Isaac or the family of Ishmael (pbut)? Christian say the promise to Isaac ended with Jesus (pbut), who was the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophesy. Islam says the Muhammad (pbuh) was the fulfilling Prophet of Ishmael's tradition.

2. The religions differ on the nature of human beings. Christianity, on the whole, has a negative view of human nature and asserts that we are fallen creatures. Therefore, the doctrine of original sin is central for Christians. We are saved only by the death and resurrection of Jesus (pbuh). Islam has a more positive notion of men and women and does not believe we are lost persons. Hence, it rejects the theology which supports original sin. We are saved by following the guidance provided for us in the Quran.

3. These differing views of human nature naturally lead to differing views about Jesus (pbuh). What Christians see as the heart of their faith--the divine sonship of Jesus: his incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection; and the trinity-- are seen by Islam as distortion and alterations of true Islam, the original revelation of Allah

Similarities

1. Christianity and Islam share a joint legacy of Biblical tradition and the same heritage of prophethood. Both religions come from Judaism, share the common parentage of Abraham, and delight in the Jewish Torah.

2. Islam and Christianity are both monotheistic religions and ascribe similar attributes to God: Creator, Sustainer, Judge, and Forgiver.

3. Islam and Christianity emphasize personal acts of piety such as prayer, fasting, charity, and scripture reading. They share as well the prophetic call to help the oppressed, the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the homeless.

4. Jesus (pbuh) was born to a virgin mother.

Answer 2

It is not possible to practice both religions. Although there are some things in common - belief in God, the Father, for example,, there are some very crucial differences. Muslims believe that Jesus was a human prophet and that Muhammed was his equal and more. Christians believe that Jesus is God Incarnate, begotten of God and One, with the Holy Spirit.

The muslims would call you an infidel if you believe that Jesus is part of the Trinity.

Also muslims don't believe that Jesus really died on the cross and was resurrected after being dead for 3 days, while Christians do.

Christians believe that the Jews are the Chosen People, because Jesus was born among them, and that Jews have a valid covenant with God, which is called the Old Covenant, and that part of this covenant is the land of Israel which was given after leaving Egypt and where Moses led them. And there the Temple was built in Jerusalem. The muslims seem to be very hostile to the Jews and are destroying what is left of the Temple and put the Dome of the Rock on top of it.

The Islamic religion teaches that everyone must become Muslim, and Christianity will no longer be allowed, as it is in the countries where there is Shariah law.

Now... you must believe either that Jesus is the Second person of the Trinity, the Son of God,,, or not.... can't believe both,, it is either or.

Answer 3

my friend married an american christian.My friend is a muslim but before marriage her husband was christian but he was interesting in studying islam and knowing it,he studied islam
got knowledge and converted as a true muslim by heart so my advice is u cannot practice both religions at same time u have to choose one religion plz be serious and realistic one more thing dont force ur husband to be a muslim until or unless he embrace islam willingly and honestly once he converted as a muslim he has to stop all christian practice u cannot continue while u r muslim it if he still does it means u r not a muslim.If u want to know go and ask the imam of ur mosque or a muslim scholar i just pray allah show u and ur husband the right path.

Answer 4

Yes, there is a problem with it. Islam and Christianity are two different faiths for a reason. If you were a Christian, you must accept Jesus(pbuh) as your Lord and Saviour and believe that salvation can only come through him. However, Muslims do not believe that Jesus(pbuh) was the son of Allah and believe him to be a prophet. In actuality, believing that Jesus(pbuh) was the son of Allah goes against the beliefs of Islam as there is no god but Allah and He is seen as an ethereal being which can have no son. There is a huge distinction in that. Also, Christianity does not recognize Muhammud (pbuh) as the last prophet nor does it believe in the power of the Imams or mullahs. You can't go both ways. However, you can adopt both principles and believe in the similarities between the two faiths. Unfortunately, you cannot claim to be both if you don't accept the most important part of their belief system. Meaning, you can't be a Christian who doesn't believe in the absolute divinity of Christ as Lord and you can't be a Muslim who doesn't believe that Muhammud was the last prophet.

My advice to you is to live and believe how you want to. If attending Masjid (mosque) helps you feel closer to Allah, then what is stopping you? Do well to remember that in the end we all pray to the same G-d. It's just a matter of how you want to worship Him.

Answer 5

u do not seem to be either christian nor muslim. first of all i wonder if you were a muslim how could u accept chirstianity and refused the oneness of Allah. muslims main belief is the oneness of Allah. there is not god but Allah. Mohammad(pbuh),jesus(issa), Adam, Daud(david), Yousuf(joseph), Moosa(moses) all were His messengers sent on earth to show the right path to His creature. Mohammad(PBUH) was the last prophet sent by Him with the book Quran. once you accept another god(jesus) with Allah, u r no more a muslim. i really wonder how could u take such a big step. if your husband was ready to accept islam then y did u accept christianity and commited such a big sin? islam is not something that doesnt respect other religions. in islam christians have got proper respect and is mentioned as "people of Book". they r the followers of Allah's very favorite prophet Issa(jesus). therefore muslim men r allowed to marry christian ladies but muslim women r not allowed to christian's men coz its the father who makes the generation and its his name and religion that moves along with generation. if a muslim girl marries a christian, she will lose her identity for ever. i really dont know what to suggest you now. coz if we according to islam, i think u dont have the choice to come back to Islam. coz once u quit it, u can not come back. but still if you did it out of ignorance and did nt have any idea that matter can be so serious better u go for some guidence from some really good islamic scholars. read some books or just go straight for Quran. i wish u can find the way back to your original religion.

Answer 6

Just do what you want. Im not a fan of religion (atheist) but you can believe whatever you want to believe. I think its kind of cool you and your husband our open minded enough to do that. Most people usually would never even consider that because they assume the religion they grew up with is right and everyone else is wrong. Ignore all the extreme Christians saying the muslim religion is wrong and that their the right choice. Its your opinion and your beliefs. Just have a reason for believing what you do. Dont just believe without question like regular Christians.

They do contradict each other though.

Atheism is the smart way to go. My opinion

Answer 7

I don't know the Muslim religion at all, I do know the Christian religion some. From what I know, God states that you cannot serve any other God. So, if your husband wants to convert to Muslim what he really needs to do is get knowledge of what the religion teaches and decide from there. But he does need to make up his mind what section he wants to be in because he can't serve two.

Answer 8

No. Some of the practices are similar and both may bring similar points but there is a huge difference between them that seperates the religions tremendously. As Christians we believe that Jesus was/is/and always be the SON of God, as opposed to a prophet like the Islam religion believes. We live for God (Jesus) and we believe that He is our risen savior. Also a huge thing is that as christians our God died for our transgressions, not the other way around (think 9/11).

Answer 9

Yes I have , and I am atheist (have you now stopped reading this)???
The only thing you both have in common on the religious front is the fact that you both believe there is a God, and good luck to the pair of you on that point!
There are so many differences in your religions that if you don't already know them I am not going into them all, it wont take you long to discover them yourself.
The main thing on your minds (both of you) is the fact that you both believe in God, neither of you need a religion or a 'teacher' or a church, or a mosque why don't you just worship your God quietly together without all the trappings of any religion?
I don't believe in God but I have nothing at all against any one who does believe, my objections are raised against religious fanatics that keep pushing their religion in my face, you do not need a religion to believe in God just do your own thing together, just dont try and convert me!!
Good luck to the pair of you!! (if you have read this far)!

Answer 10

Tell him Islam IS practicing original Christianity. Then tell him to either convert or divorce because you, as a muslim woman, are not allowed to marry any other religion.