What do you think of Jesus and Mohammed?

Question

The 2 great prophets of western monotheism: Jesus and Mohammed.

To me, they were visionary and wise men. I see them as normal people that were unique to their time, that they had nothing divine in them but just were extraordinary men. Inspired I'd say.

Jesus and Mohammed were carismathic and friendly, and they taught their followers important things. But, I don't think any of Jesus's miracles were real. I think that they were added to the Bible many years later by the bizantines, or some other christian authority at that time. Islam sees Jesus as one of the greatest messengers of God.

As for Mohammed, I think that he wrote the Qur'an in a massive inspiration that he had that people understood, was God.

Two great men that admire. That's why more than a third of the world trust in what they said. Don't you?

If the christians woh answer this questiona re gonna do it ignorantly by insulting Mohammed and thinking yourselves better that anyone. Then don't.

Answer 1

MUHAMMAD": Also spelled "Muhammed", "Mohammed".

"Muhammad" means "highly praised". His full name is "Ab_ al-Q_sim Muhammad ibn 'abd All_h ibn 'abd al-Muttalib ibn H_shim".

He is the Prophet or Messenger used by Allah to reveal the Koran... through him "Islam" was founded... and he was a genius, combining the political and religious power in Medina, making it a model for the Muslim societies, a "theocracy", where the political and religious leader is the same person, without any possible separation of religion and state.

His sense of honor, duty, and fidelity won as he grew older the high and enviable titles of "The True", "The Upright", "The Trustworthy One"... and the name of "Muhammad" has been borne by more children than any other in the world.

A Rough Life:

He was born at Mecca, Arabia, in 570 A.D., after the death of his father. His mother died when he was 6, and the grandfather who cared for him died when he was 8; since then he went to live with his uncle Abu Talib. He had epilepsy.

He died of poor health in Medina in 632, at the age of 62, only 10 years after the Hegira. Buried at the courtyard of the mosque in Medina.

At the age of 25 he worked as a camel driver for a rich widow, Khadijah, whom he later married. After her death he lived in polygamy with 10 wives, though the Koran says to have only 1 to 4 wives (Sutra 4:3). He justified his own violation by a special personal "revelation". During the last 10 years he lived in Medina with his wives and daughter and heir, Fatima.

Divine Revelations:

In 610, at the age of 40, he had the first revelation at a cave of Mount Hira, in Mecca... it was Angel Gabriel, the same who appeared to Daniel and Virgin Marry, who commanded him to read what was written thereon, though Muhammad didn't know to read... it was the actual Sura 96 of the Koran: "Read! in the name of the Lord who created, who created man from clots of blood..."

He continued to receive revelations of God through Gabriel for 23 years. He transmitted them by word of mouth, and they were written and completed in what is today the "Koran" in 650 A.D., during the second Caliph, 'Umar.

Religious and Political Life:

The "revelations" were received very badly in Mecca, because they rejected their gods, criticized usury, forbade alcohol, and promoted honest life...

- The "Hegira" ("Hijra"): In 622 he went to "Medina" where 12 disciples were preparing his way; the trip is called the "Hegira" ("Hijra", Flight or Migration), and marks the beginning of Islam and the Muslim calendar.

- In Medina, his "revelations" were well accepted, and he became the religious and political leader of all the tribes in Medina... a "theocratic government", where religion and state were united in the same person.

Muhammad won several battles and lost one, he was a good general!...

In 629 the Jews of Khaybar were put to the sword and Muhammad sent several letters and messengers to the Kings of Persia, Yemen, Ethiopia, and the Emperor Heraclius, inviting them to accept Islam.

In 630 he entered triumphantly and in peace to "Mecca", the entire population converted to Islam, and the Kaaba in Mecca was established as the religious center of Islam.

He went back to Medina, but in 632, the year of his death, in poor health, he went back to the Farewell Pilgrimage to Mecca... he died in Medina 3 months later.

His remains are at the courtyard of the mosque of Medina, where he lived, buried under the floor of 'A'ishah's hut.

- The "nigh Journey": Muhammad's reputed "night journey" from Mecca to "Jerusalem", and thence to the Seventh Heaven, took place traditionally in the year 620 A.D., 2 years before the Hegira... he traveled in his white horse, El-Burak, and ascended to heaven from the El-Agra stone in the Dome of the Rock at Jerusalem, and then back to Mecca.

Muhammad was "no God":
- Muhammad never claimed to be God, and he emphatically stated that he was not God.
- The Muslims state that he was not God.
- He never made any "Miracle"... the only one he claims, is the revelation of the "Koran".
- He did not resurrect physically... he is buried at Medina.


"MUHAMMAD"... and "JESUS":

1- God:
- Muhammad stated he was not God... and all the 1.1 billion Muslims agree.
- Jesus proclaimed himself God with his own words, an he made many miracles to show that he is God... and he is still making them!... he resurrected physically, because he is God, the Lord of life and death... all the 2.1 billion Christians agree.

2- Prophesied:

- Muhammad was never prophesied.. All Muslims agree on this
- Jesus was prophesied over 300 times for 2,000 years before his birth: The place of his birth, his virgin mother, his life, his death, his resurrection... only in Psalm 22, there are 13 prophecies about Jesus that were fulfilled to the letter at Calvary... and even Jesus himself prophesied 3 times that he will die on a cross, and will resurrect at the third day.
1,093 Prophecies and Types of Christ and His church, fulfilled in Jesus and his church

3- Miracles:

- Muhammad never made any "miracle", he stated he never made one, only "The Koran" is his standing miracle... and all the Muslims agree
- Jesus made miracles, described in the Gospels... and the Christians today continue the work o Jesus, they make many miracles in the name of "Jesus": Heal the sick, stop storms, cast out Satan, resurrect the death... in the Catholic Church there are recorded over 400 death resurrected.
46 miracles of Jesus - Deliverance: If you are a Christian... you must cast out devils, and heal the sick!...

4- Wars:

- Muhammad himself launched 80 war campaigns during the ten years from his migration in A.D. 622 to his death in A.D. 632 though some of them were nothing more than reconnaissance missions... http://www.biblia.com/islam/islam.htm
- Jesus never launched any war campaign.

5- Resurrection:

- Muhammad did not resurrect physically after death... his remains are still at the courtyard of the mosque in Medinah, where he lived.
- Jesus resurrected physically 3 days after his death on a Cross... his tomb is empty. And he appeared alive 11 times to his disciples until the Ascension to Heaven, 50 days ater his resurrection.
Resurrection of Jesus Christ, on Easter Sunday - Jesus Apparitions, after His Resurrection

6- In you!:

- Muhammad never claimed to live inside a Muslim... and all Muslims agree.

- Jesus claimed he will resurrect to live inside every Christian... free!... by grace!... you have only to believe that he is God, who died on a Cross to save you, and resurrected to live in your heart... and no matter if you are poor or rich, good or criminal... if you believe in Jesus, and do what he says, you can have right now Jesus in your heart... every Christian is a "temple of God", a "new creature"... and you can have it free... only "believe" right now... try Jesus!... he is the only one God, the only one Allah... and he is at your side right now, trying to fill you with his love, his joy, and his peace... on earth... and for eternity...I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. (Galatians`2:20)

Answer 2

Muhammad didn't write Al Qur'an, since he was illiterate.

There were many prophets. Muhammad, Jezus and Mozes were not the only ones. Some of those prophets got the status of Messenger. All these prophets carried out the same basic message. Try comparing Judaism, Christianity and Islam; you'll see how similar they actually are.

Answer 3

Mohammad a leader and founder of one of the world's great religions.. I am not ready to say more about him since I am not that familiar with the man or his work..
Jesus revered as the Christ by millions. From His own words recorded in the New Testament He is the same Being that addressed Himself as I AM from the burning bush to Moses. This mean one of three things
1. He is a lair, and if He is He couldn't be a prophet of the Most High..
2. He is totally mad, and if He is then God could use His diseased mind to teach His word so He couldn't be a prophet.
3. He is who he said that He is, in which case He is the Almighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace, and couldn't be His own prophet..

So reject Jesus totally or confess that He is God and be converted to Him....Jim

Answer 4

Jesus. Good. Muhammad. Bad.

I am sick and tired to hear that Islam is a "peaceful" religion(!). Well, thank Allah Islam is such a "peaceful" religion. Can you imagine if it weren't??!

It's time for Muslims to take accountability for their religion and culture. Stop spinning, and address the fact that the Muslim culture is one of the most oppressive and violent cultures, against its own people, and certainly against other cultures.

For those who believe that the extremist element in Islam is small, the numbers are staggering. There are 1.2 billion Muslims in this world. Lets take a very liberal view that only a very small percentage of Muslims are exterme, while the rest of the Muslim world is very peaceful. So if only 10% of Muslims have extreme point of views, and may be a threat, and must be dealt with, meaning dealing with 120 million Muslims! How about 1%? Then you must deal with 12 million Muslims. How about 1/10 of a percent? Then you must deal with 1.2 million Muslims. The numbers are staggering! How do you propose dealing with even the "very low" figures of 1.2 million Muslim extremists?

It would be to the benefit of the World to rid of Hezbollah, Hamas, the Syrian and Iranian regime. It must be done to finally have a chance for peace in the world.

Answer 5

I see it this way:
Jesus spread his message through love.
Mohammad spread his message through the sword.
Two men very different ideas.
One proclaimed to be the son of God.
The other proclaimed nothing and did not want to write the Koran in the first place.
One lived a pure life.
The other married a 7 year old girl and consummated the marriage when she was 9.
There are many other differences and it makes an interesting study to learn about both figures.
Another person I would throw in to the mix would be Buddha.
good luck

Answer 6

I find some of Jesus' social philosophy interesting.

Mohammed was just another thug trying to pump up his portfolio and standing in the Arab society by attacking and plundering Jewish settlements.
Mohammed did not write the Koran. He was illiterate.
No I don't trust what they said.

Answer 7

Jesus was the Son of God, The Messiah, The Christ - much more than a mere "prophet". He and Mohammed can't even be compared.

Answer 8

The teachings are almost identical. About jesus's miricles, frankly No one knows if its real or not but tell that to a Christian and you'll be cursed. But like you've said, they were all written by men and could have been added... no one knows/

To me, they are great men but I rather go the Buddism way. :-)

Answer 9

You think Mohammed wrote the Qur'an? How he wrote the Qur'an if he don't know how to write and how to read?

Answer 10

wat is it with u weird christians.we respect jesus,dont think he is a god focourse (since theres only one)but how muslim hav u seen cursin jesus.not many nut u stupid christians cant u just lay off of our religion.i mean y do people even ask questions which will inevitably lead to the prophet mohammad being cursed.he was a good aholy man,wanna curse?go curse urself u judgmental people.

Answer 11

Jesus is the Right Way. Mohammed is the wrong way.