2006-09-09 19:16:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why convert to Islam if you have a deep belief in Jesus?
I'm all for openmindedness when it comes to religion. I've made a considerable switch in that area myself. But it sounds to me like you've already answered your own question.
2006-09-09 19:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Tara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first all Christians, Catholic or Protestant, obviously have a deep belief in Christ, hence the name you all have been given.
The Koran recognizes Jesus as a prophet, but not as God's son, so if you converted, Jesus would lie along the ranks of King David, or even John the Baptist. He would not play a prominent role in your religious practice.
2006-09-10 02:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a very extensive article on Islamic views of Jesus at this site:
http://islam.about.com/cs/jesus/f/jesus_quran.htm
It turns out he figures into Islam MUCH more prominently then I'd thought!
By the way, why do you want to convert to Islam? I was raised Catholic and can't imagine getting out of such a repressive religion, only to dive into one that's even MORE strict, especially for women!
I'm now an agnostic/Taoist/Mozart-worshipper...when the fit takes me.
2006-09-10 02:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brother
Forget about Catholisism, You worship an institution.
Don't be a protestant, you wont get into heaven by merely protesting.
Let all of that go, and form a relationship with Jesus Christ by letting him in, by seeing him as a sovereign being and making everyday an opportunity to interact with him.
He, himself, will personally see you through.
He will take hold of your hand and you wont have these kinds of questions any more.
Make that relationship with Jesus your religion and spread that kind of love Brother.
2006-09-10 02:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a deep belief in Jesus, and that is why I am a Catholic. I am happy with the Church that Jesus gave us.
2006-09-10 02:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by anabasisx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In reality, virtually non-existent. Jesus is recognized as merely a good teacher on the road to the Teacher of Truth etc.
2006-09-10 02:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he will be a prophet sent from GOD that u have to believe in him as u have to believe in all the other prophets...but u will take Mohamed (peace be upon him) as your prophet, n then u have to follow him so u can follow the rules of Islam...But also u have to give Jesus all the Respect as u will respect Mohamed...good luck n if u need to know anything or u need any help contact me :)
2006-09-10 03:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by ^Butterfly^ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We believe that he is a prophet and a messenger of God.we call him 'ruhu llahi' meaning the spirit of God(base of the way he was born)
2006-09-10 02:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by Robots 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He won't figure into your new religion at all. I am curious as to what is prompting your thought of conversion? You have a deep faith, look to it for answers.
2006-09-10 02:21:36 · answer #9 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see what Muslims believe about Jesus here
http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch3-10.htm
What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?
Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him). They consider him one of the greatest of God’s messengers to mankind. The Quran confirms his virgin birth, and a chapter of the Quran is entitled ‘Maryam’ (Mary). The Quran describes the birth of Jesus as follows:
(Remember) when the angels said, “O Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, revered in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (to God). He will speak to the people from his cradle and as a man, and he is of the righteous.” She said, “My Lord, how can I have a child when no mortal has touched me?” He said, “So (it will be). God creates what He wills. If He decrees a thing, He says to it only, ‘Be!’ and it is.” (Quran, 3:45-47)
Jesus was born miraculously by the command of God, the same command that had brought Adam into being with neither a father nor a mother. God has said:
The case of Jesus with God is like the case of Adam. He created him from dust, and then He said to him, “Be!” and he came into being. (Quran, 3:59)
During his prophetic mission, Jesus performed many miracles. God tells us that Jesus said:
“I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you the shape of a bird out of clay, I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by God’s permission. I heal the blind from birth and the leper. And I bring the dead to life by God’s permission. And I tell you what you eat and what you store in your houses....” (Quran, 3:49)
Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified. It was the plan of Jesus’ enemies to crucify him, but God saved him and raised him up to Him. And the likeness of Jesus was put over another man. Jesus’ enemies took this man and crucified him, thinking that he was Jesus. God has said:
...They said, “We killed the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of God.” They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but the likeness of him was put on another man (and they killed that man)... (Quran, 4:157)
Neither Muhammad nor Jesus came to change the basic doctrine of the belief in one God, brought by earlier prophets, but rather to confirm and renew it.1
2006-09-10 02:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by ahmed_mo2nis 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋