2007-04-22 06:58:51 · 14 answers · asked by abc 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they do not.
not even close, maybe if you read both books you would know that they are two entirely opposing works.
2007-04-22 07:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Tanakh (Jewish bible) or (in slightly different, and translated, form) "Old Testament" are the early source on which both the 'New Testament" and Koran were constructed. Islam has re-interpreted some of the old Hebrew material (eg, their version is that it was Ishmael rather than Isaac that Abraham took to be sacrificed).
What really matters, of course, is how people use these old texts. So called 'literal' interpretations based on translations, practices which were culturally determined being imposed on today etc are dangerous. The level of violence in the early Judaic scriptures is indeed notable and rather horrifying, but they derive from a culture very different from ours. Even if you believe they are the literal word of God, surely God is going to talk in a language which the people he was speaking to would understand. We are different people today.
Jews, Christians and Moslems vary greatly, some being very judgemental/violent/determined to impose what they understand as rules from 1500/2000/2500 years ago; others are loving, peaceful, warm and generous to others. These characteristics are also the same between these religions.
2007-04-22 14:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ambi valent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Koran(depending on your spelling) is actually a compilation of the New Testament and the Old Testament as well as their new scripture from their prophet Muhammad. It's like Christians believing in the stuff from the Old Testament (aka Torah). Most Muslims believe in the previous books but don't believe that Jesus was the last prophet.
2007-04-22 14:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by thj1313 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do, because the most fundamental belief that a Muslim or a christian has is that "There is only One God" the Creator, the Sustainer -- known in the Arabic language and by Muslims as Allah, and God in Bible. Allah is not a foreign god, nor an idol. Arabic-speaking Christians use the same word for the Almighty.
2007-04-22 14:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is one of the worlds most puzzling questions and only GOD who created all man and woman and creature will answer in judgement day. But i do believe that middle east is an enchanting place. I visited it once and when i got off the plane, there is just this simple aura that vibrated through you the kind of feeling you get when you feel secure or when your worries are over.
2007-04-22 14:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by mis-teeq-lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you have just shown that you haven't read either one as they both claim to be exclusive of the other.. Muslims claim the Bible is changed, and that the Koran is their word of Allah, and the Bible says it is the only word of God and calls all others false documents.
You need to do your research.
2007-04-22 14:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've only just realized how horribly alike they are. The slaughter, and cruelty I always accused Islam of scripturizing, are dripping from the pages of the Old Testament. Anyone who think this is the word of god is demented.
2007-04-22 14:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Nowpower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mohammad came and finished what previous prophets have started so the quran contains previous religions in addition to some new info
2007-04-22 14:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by eve 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because Mohammad was probably in contact with Jews and Christians while living in Mecca and discussed their religions with them.
2007-04-22 14:28:08 · answer #9 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they were written using the same sources!
2007-04-22 14:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by Double O 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋