Are the only differences in the details? or are their general philosophies at odds?
2007-02-26 07:10:58 · 18 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The difference is in the role of Jesus and then of course the addition of Muhammed in the Quran.
The only real differences in the philosophies arise from interpretation and implementation.
2007-02-26 07:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
big differences.
okay, so I've never actually read the Quran. But I don't think the same morals are taught and I'm certain that the views on Jesus and the nature of God are very different. I'm not sure the "revenge is not yours to take" or "good deeds don't make you holy" is emphasized in the Quran.
also, the Bible in many areas is anti-religious acts, as the New Testament fulfilled the old, and the instructions on how to live and what to practice were given. (don't dismiss me as a heretic)
For example, I've heard muslims pray 5 times a day towards Mecca, their holy place of worship. As a Christian, you don't have a holy place to worship to, as YOU are the temple of the Holy Spirit and the prayers and worship you give are instantly recieved by God.
and sorry if this offends someone, but God and Allah aren't the same. God exists in 3 persons all one in Mind, Spirit, and Body; Allah does not have these qualities.
2007-02-26 15:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Generally it is the same idea. It is like a three part trilogy of novels. The second book will have the basic story and principles, and in the third book it's just ending what was written previously.
It is continuing what was written before just Elaborating on some details that may be vague in the Bible.
From my understanding it is very similar to what the Catholic Christians believe.
2007-02-26 15:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by January00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't agree in general. Ironically, they may agree on a few minor details, but they do not agree on the important points.
Islam and the Koran believe in a distant Creator God only who doesn't give a rip about His Creation. They do not believe that people can have a loving, individual, personal relationship with their Creator. It's really more like Deism. They believe that ultimately, their prayers are worthless, because it doesn't matter how much they pray, Allah will do whatever He wants. Allah has no plan to save his creation from the effects of sin.
The Christian God, however, who is both Jesus Christ in the flesh and the Yahweh of the OT, is a loving Creator who wants a personal relationship and fellowship with His created beings. The Bible tells us that God will often do something that we prayed for that He wouldn't have done if we hadn't asked Him. Christ had a plan to redeem sinners, and save them from a life of sin, which has already been carried out.
Yes, there is a BIG difference between Allah and Yahweh.
2007-02-26 15:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, they don't. In order not to repeat former answers which already gave a good overview of the fundamental differences, what strikes me most is the fact that Islam "prescribes" your whole life. It's like there's no space for certain evolution or development or change nor personal views. It's mostly a "do and don't religion". Hey, this is not science, just my personal thoughts. No offense meant.
2007-02-26 16:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by Yuri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. The Quran reaffirms some of the most basic morals we have in life, (love for our neighbor) etc etc, but it is quite different from the Bible theologically.
Salvation, Jesus, blood atonement, the cross, the Holy Spirit, how to live for God, are all completely different in the Quran. You even have a misrepresentation of the trinity in it! (Wow even Muslims back then didnt understand it, what a shock!)
2007-02-26 15:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In general, the Qur'an and the Bible do agree in most areas. This is primarily in the Old Testament though. In the New Testament, the Bible strays off of the true path that Jesus was spreading. Christians take the teachings of the Bible to claim that Jesus was God incarnate. I ask any Christian to point out where exactly Jesus refers to himself as either the "Son of God" (being the only begotten son of God, not when referring to humanity as God's children) or being God himself.
2007-02-26 15:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by Maverick 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The "general" philosopy is the greatest difference. The Bible teaches salvation ONLY through Christ.
2007-02-26 15:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Scott B 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the details are basically the only differance, the Qur'an is also like an extention of the bible.
2007-02-26 15:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by Ethernaut 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Lovely question
I'm an agonastic and think both religions are idiotic. And so is Judaism.
Be careful, be very careful. Religion is the most violent quest. Religion is harmful.
2007-02-26 15:21:32 · answer #10 · answered by nihal 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋