Can a person be a Unitarian and a Muslim at the same time?

Answer 1

It probably depends on where you are and where you want to worship.

The unitarian churches I know wouldn't have a problem with that - the one my mum goes to celebrates Islamic festivals as well as Jewish and Christian Holy days with some other stuff thrown in too.

If you're in a Muslim community or wanting to worship in a mosque then no, it's not possible.

Answer 2

I believe unitarians are a group of people who came about because they believed in Jesus but didnt believe in the trinity.

They do not revere Muhammad or even attempt to.

So in a way theyre still Christians.

but in a way Muslims are Christians too because we believe in the original message sent with Jesus Christ.

However, we worship no one but God and we never will.

You might want to find out what Unitarians are all about and see if their practices clash with Islams, if it does, then you cant be both. If it doesnt, then you probably might take it on as form of philosophy and not a religion per se.

You gotta understand that religions have strict codes of behaviour. Whereas Unitarians probably (from the looks of it) dont.

I say you should look it up and make your own sound decisions.

Answer 3

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Hello. Well, Islam has a specific set of beliefs. The pillars are:
1. Belief in One God
2. Belief in all the Messengers and Prophets
3. Belief in all the Revealed Books (Torah, Gospel, Qur'an)
4. Belief in the Angels as creations of light that are obedient servants of Allah
5. Belief in a Day of Judgment
6. Belief in Allah's Divine Decree (complicated; preordainment sorta but can't describe it in just a few words)

If a person believes in these, then he believes as the Muslim believes. Now, Islam is also a religion of action, so if a person believes in the above it is incumbent upon him to do certain actions. These actions are:

1. Shahadah - declaring one's belief that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
2. Prayer five times a day
3. Give zakah, a tax for the poor and needy
4. Fast in the month of Ramadan
5. Making the Pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah once if a lifetime if able.

So if a person believes in our beliefs and does these actions, he is a Muslim, as long as he does not add something that takes him out of Islam, such as believing that Jesus, peace be upon him, was the son of God. This constitutes "shirk", associating something with God, and this removes one from the fold of Islam.

The Muslims' belief of Jesus is that he was a miracle from Allah, that he was conceived and born of the Virgin Mary because Allah said "Be" and what He willed came to pass. Jesus was the final prophet for Bani Israel, and he is also the Messiah. He was not crucified but was rather taken up to the heavens by Allah. He will return at a time set by Allah and will slay the Dajjaal, the antichrist, and he will rule according to the laws of Islam that were sent to Muhammad, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him. If a person believes that Jesus was a prophet and Muhammad was the final prophet, then he believes as the Muslims believe.

Any Unitarian beliefs have to be compared with beliefs of the Muslims to see if there is anything in the Unitarian creed that is against Islam. In truth, Muslims are true Unitarians because we seek to unite all of mankind under the initial and final Truth, that there is only One God who created and sustains the universe, and that the men who have been appointed as prophets throughout the history of mankind were human but were obedient to God and fulfilled their missions.

I pray that Allah guides you to that which is best in this world and the next. Ameen.

Fi Aman Allah,

Nancy Umm Abdel Hamid

Answer 4

Our local Unitarians have open atheists and Pagans as members, so why not? They're extremely accepting of any and all beliefs, including the lack of belief. They would likely do everything in their power to make the Muslim feel welcome. The Unitarians have a very long history of good interactions with people of diverse beliefs.

Answer 5

It would be hard, if not impossible. You couldn't be a Mormon or a Catholic and a UU at the same time either.

UUs must respect the worth and dignity of every person - including gays, women and unbvelievers.

UUs must promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, which means you admit that not all truths have been revealed to a prophet.

UUs must respect the democratic process. A pure Muslim society would be theocratic, not democratic.

If you are an extremely liberal Muslim, you'd be welcome at a UU congregation, but you'd probably be uncomfortable. If you are not a true Muslim, but believe Mohammud was a great religious leader, you'd fit right in.

Answer 6

Even though both have a fundamental belief in God, and that Jesus (pbuh) was one of his messengers and prophets, practicing the religion is where they differ.

The Articles of the Islamic faith:

(The belief in)
1. God
2. His Prophets (Muhammad is the Seal of the Prophets)
3. His Books (Torah, Injeel and Qur'an, plus others...)
4. His Angels
5. Resurrection and judgment
6. Human Predestination

The 5 Pillars of Islam:

1. Shahadah (creed or tenet)
2. Prayer
3. Alms-giving
4. Fasting
5. Pilgrimage

So, I don't believe you can can practice both faiths.

You can probably be a superficial believer in both faiths, but you'll need to do more than just "have faith" to call yourself a Muslim.

Answer 7

Yes you can!

At least Unitarians wouldn't have any problem with that. I don't know about the Muslims.

Answer 8

unitarians show the same beliefs as that of Muslims.


I think the only sect in Christianity that is going to be blessed by God and is going to heaven are the unitarians regardless of Muslaims as they are already the peasants of Heaven

Answer 9

no they cannot.. a muslim is a monothiestic faith ..h e must beleive in the oneness of god, the angles, its books, the prophets, the day of judgement, and the qadr of Allah (Predestination)...

Answer 10

LOL!!