What are the differences and similarities if any at all between Islam and Judaism?

Answer 1

Judaism's book is the Tanakh (Jewish Bible) which consists of Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuv'im (Writings). Together these books (Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuv'im) make up the acronym TNK--> TaNaCH.

The Islamic holy book is called the Qur'an (or Koran).

Judaism's basic beliefs can be summed up in what is known as Rambam's 13 Articles of Faith:

1. G-d exists
2. G-d is one and unique
3. G-d is incorporeal
4. G-d is eternal
5. Prayer is to be directed to G-d alone and to no other
6. The words of the prophets are true
7. Moses' prophecies are true, and Moses was the greatest of the prophets
8. The Written Torah (first 5 books of the Bible) and Oral Torah (teachings now contained in the Talmud and other writings) were given to Moses
9. There will be no other Torah
10. G-d knows the thoughts and deeds of men
11. G-d will reward the good and punish the wicked
12. The Messiah will come
13. The dead will be resurrected

Islam's beliefs are (concisely):

The Confession (shahada): "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." This creed is repeated by every Muslim and marks one's conversion to Islam.

Prayers (salat): Muslims are required to pray five stated times each day. These prayers, known as salat, may be done individually or in a mosque. Prior to entering into prayer, each Muslim must perform ablution. Each prayer is accompanied by postures and actions, and consists of recitations from the Qur'an, in Arabic, and individual petitions. All individuals, when they pray, must face toward Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad. In addition to the five stated prayers, the Muslim may also offer informal prayers, called doas. These may be voiced in any language and are of a more personal nature.

Almsgiving (zakat): This alms-tax is a mandatory donation to charity. This obligation to share one's wealth with the less fortunate is stressed throughout the Qur'an, and constitutes about two and a half percent of one's annual income. An additional tax of the equivalent of one day's food is required to be paid on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday of feasting that marks the end of Ramadan. Some Muslims also give a voluntary endowment, called a waqf, for the building of mosques, schools, libraries and hospitals.

Fasting (sawm): Fasting must be observed during the daylight hours of the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this time, observers abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, sexual intercourse, and spend time reflecting on the needs of the poor and their obligations to Allah. Ramadan was observed by some groups prior to the rise of Islam, and was taken from the Sabaeans.

Pilgrimage (hajj): It is required of every Muslim who is physically and financially able to go on at least one pilgrimage to Mecca during his lifetime. During the hajj, all participants, men and women, rich and poor, and all nationalities, are equal. While non-Muslims are banned from Mecca, the millions who journey to there for the annual pilgrimage arrive in the same pilgrim dress of unsewn white material, and perform the same prescribed rituals, including circumambulating the Ka'ba, kissing the black stone, offering an animal sacrifice, drinking from the well of Zamzam, and casting stones at the Devil.

Jihad: The struggle to propagate the faith of Islam throughout the world.

Answer 2

More similarities than differences. Among the differences are: Islam accepts Jesus as the Messiah and a great prophet and Judge at the End and the Judaisms do not. Islam believes that Mecca is the holiest place and Judaism, Jerusalem.Judaism believes that Moses is the greatest prphet and Islam's Muhammad is not really a prophet at all while Islam believes that Muhammad is the greatest. Judaism believes that the Torah is the greatest expression of God's Word and Muslims believe that the Quran is( which latter Jews reject as God's written word).

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Islam accepts Jesus as a prophet, the sixth out of seven, Judaism does not. Both faiths accept Abraham (Ibraham in Arabic) as the father of nations. Islam accepts all the prophets, Judaism denies Muhammad (pbuh).

Answer 5

Islam is a perverted version of Judaism and Christianity. Here's why.

Islam in Arabic does not mean peace but submission. If Muslims say they are a religion of peace let them explain the following.

In Sura 2:216, Allah, their God, is supposed to have said this to Muslims: "Fighting is prescribed upon you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that you love a thing, which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth and ye know not."

Here we see some reluctance on the part of Muslims to fight; but Allah tells them, "I know what is good for you."

There are many Suras in the Quran, which prove beyond doubt that Islam is a religion of violence. Islamic Fundamentalists have used these teachings to justify their actions. Jihad is not a one-time event. It is a continuing operation until the entire world is converted to Islam.

"Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, … nor acknowledge the Religion of Truth, from among the People of the Book [Jews and Christians]" (Sura 9:29). Anyone who thinks we can achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East needs to have his head examined.

Muslims say that these Suras apply only during the time of Muhammad. But the Quran does not explicitly or implicitly say that. In fact, Islam divides the world into two houses: The House of Islam and the House of War. The goal of Islam is to dominate the world and Muslims believe they are justified in using violence to achieve this goal.

Of course, there are many Muslims who do not subscribe to the literal interpretation of the Quran. I have known many Muslims and I know the majority of Muslims just want peace and the well being of their families.

What Islam needs right now is a reform movement. There are many traditions and teachings of Islam, which are no longer relevant today. Women's rights and religious intolerance are just two, which come to mind.

Peace and blessings!

Answer 6

Belief in the oneness of God.

Muslims and Jews also believe in most of the same prophets and teachings.

Both are spiritually descended from Abraham (pbuh).

Jews do not believe in Jesus or Mohammed, peace be upon them both.

I've been told that Jews do not believe in an afterlife of any type, but I'm not sure about that.

Answer 7

they are both myths