Yes.
Jews, Christians, and Muslims all worship the God of Abraham. They just have different opinions on how to worship Him (or Her).
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."
"It is my ardent hope that Muslim and Christian religious leaders and teachers will present our two great religious communities as communities in respectful dialogue, never more as communities in conflict."
-- Pope John Paul II, Meeting with Muslim Leaders in Omayyad Great Mosque, Damascus, May 6, 2001.
According to the following eyewitness, the Pope kissed the Koran as a sign that he has also great respect for Islam and that he was aware of the suffering of the Iraqi people.
The Chaldean Patriarch of Iraq, Raphael I Bidawid is the spiritual guide of the majority of Iraq's one million Christians -- who still celebrate their liturgy in Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus.
Raphael I Bidawid, Patriarch of the Chaldeans told in an interview:
“On May 14th I was received by the Pope, together with a delegation composed of the Shiite imam of Khadum mosque and the Sunni President of the council of administration of the Iraqi Islamic Bank. At the end of the audience the Pope bowed to the Muslim holy book the Koran presented to him by the delegation and he kissed it as a sign of respect. The photo of that gesture has been shown repeatedly on Iraqi television and it demonstrates that the Pope is not only aware of the suffering of the Iraqi people, he has also great respect for Islam.”
With love in Christ.
2007-01-09 16:53:29
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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yes we both worship a just God that judges you at the end of your life but the big difference is they reject the divinity of Christ. The Pope was in no fault in kissing the Quran. I think he only kissed it because he was respecting the person that gave him the gift. He is trying to make peace and I love him all the more. Take these versus from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."330
842 The Church's bond with non-Christian religions is in the first place the common origin and end of the human race:
All nations form but one community. This is so because all stem from the one stock which God created to people the entire earth, and also because all share a common destiny, namely God. His providence, evident goodness, and saving designs extend to all against the day when the elect are gathered together in the holy city. . .331
843 The Catholic Church recognizes in other religions that search, among shadows and images, for the God who is unknown yet near since he gives life and breath and all things and wants all men to be saved. Thus, the Church considers all goodness and truth found in these religions as "a preparation for the Gospel and given by him who enlightens all men that they may at length have life."332
2007-01-09 09:12:51
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answered by Anonymous
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You remember Christ? You know the guy who taught us to love our neighbours and do unto others as we would have them do unto us? Well, who'd a thunk it, but the Pope is pretty into that Christ stuff. Imagine... a church leader trying to build bridges and understanding between cultures. Horrible, isn't it?
To answer your question; yes, Christians, Muslims and Jews all worship the same God, just in different ways.
2007-01-09 09:09:34
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answered by Anonymous
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basically who become it who determined that "the Pope is in disobedience to God's be conscious". the reality is, that none individuals mere mortals might want to ever presume to understand what God extremely needs. the very shown reality that diverse religions describe God in yet differently does no longer advise that they don't ultimately worship an identical Being. It basically means that we human beings, 0.5-blind as all of us are, won't be able to carry close the completed reality of Him all of sudden, and so diverse religions telling diverse aspects of that "tale" were born. This "we are accurate and also you're incorrect" questioning leads to "it truly is US as against YOU" questioning and each of the religious hatred we see contained in the international.
2016-12-28 13:24:17
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answered by bigelow 4
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Yes, both worship the same god. the difference is their point of view. Catholics are born from jewish, whereas Muslims are a branch from jewish. Ala is Yavhé, Jesus is the Crist for catholics, but is a prophet for muslims, similar to Mahoma. For catholics, Mahoma is a good man, but he isn't a saint.
Abraham is jewish and muslims' father.
2007-01-09 09:14:06
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answered by Rivkin 5
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Yes...just because they (Muslims) call his name "Allah" and the other group (Christians) call his name "Jehovah," doesn't mean they are different Gods.
There is a politician in the middle east known as
Mahmoud Abbas, but he is also known as Abu Mazzin.
(not 100% sure of the spelling...did it by how it sounds on radio)
2007-01-09 09:11:53
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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Question:
Who do Muslims worship?
Answer:
Allaah [the Arabic name for the One True God – Translator] says in the Qur’aan [the Holy Book of Islam] (interpretation of the meaning):
“This is the Guidance of Allaah with which He guides whomsoever He will of His slaves…” [al-An’aam 6:88]
“And whomsoever Allaah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam…” [al-An’aam 6:125]
With regard to this important question – who do the Muslims worship? – the answer is to be found in the Holy Qur’aan, which is the Scripture of Islam, and in the words of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) who received Revelation from his Lord.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“In the name of Allaah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All praises and thanks be to Allaah, the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists), the Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful, the Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e., the Day of Resurrection). You (Alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help (for each and every thing).” [al-Faatihah 1:1-5]
“O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah), Who has created you and those before you so that you may become al-muttaqoon (the pious).” [al-Baqarah 2:21]
“Such is Allaah, your Lord! None has the right to be worshipped but He, the Creator of all things. So worship Him (Alone), and He is the Wakeel (Trustee, Disposer of affairs, Guardian) over all things.”[al-An’aam 6:102]
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour.” [al-Isra’ 17:23]
Muslim worship Allaah [the One True God] whom all the Prophets worshipped. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Or were you witnesses when death approached Ya’qoob [Jacob]? When he said unto his sons, ‘What will you worship after me?’ They said, ‘We shall worship your God, the God of your fathers, Ibraaheem [Abraham], Ismaa’eel [Ishmael] and Is-haaq [Isaac], One God, and to Him we submit (in Islam).” [al-Baqarah 2:133]
The Muslims worship Allaah and call others who follow different religions to worship Allaah Alone, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say [O Muhammad]: ‘O People of the Scripture [Jews and Christians]: come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allaah, and we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allaah.’ Then, if they turn away, say, ‘Bear witness that we are Muslims.’” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:64].............
Theres more to this answer, go here to read on
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=4524&ln=eng
Also more about Islaam,
http://rapidshare.com/files/6956517/Jihad__Suicide_and_Terrorism.pdf.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/8931362/Prophet_Muhammad.pdf.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/8930407/Muhammad_In_the_Bible.pdf.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/9165668/Tolerance_in_Islaam.pdf.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/9211215/Why_is_Islaam_the_only_true_religion.pdf.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/9163388/Allaah_Is_One_.pdf.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/9163559/Islaam_and_Science.pdf.html
2007-01-09 09:19:56
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answered by Mr Stick 4
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These are the type of people whom make all christians look bad. Many take their own interpretations of the bible and make everything seem like heresy.
2007-01-09 09:08:14
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answered by Anonymous
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Put your trust in no man.
Jesus is the truth, the way and the life!
"Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One"
(Shema Yisrael Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad)
2007-01-09 09:07:57
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answered by St. Mike 4
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Ah nothing like the stench of delusion in the afternoon!
Pot, kettle ... BLACK.
_()_
2007-01-09 09:09:10
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answered by vinslave 7
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