From what I understand, if Christianity did not exist neither would Islam. I am asking because of a previous question. It seems that Muhammad was influenced by Christianity, and even was provided a safe house by a Christian. I have a hard time believing that Islam would have even ever existed without Christianity. This is not even including the fact that one of their most revered prophets is Jesus.
2007-08-30 21:20:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
from my research it strongly indicated that Muhammad was influenced by two faiths and one was Christianity
2007-08-30 21:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have Non Muslim(Christian and Jews) have ever thought why God(Allah(swt)) send Prophet Muhammad(saw) as the Last Messenger to Mankind?
If Islam is not the right religion or the true path why would God make Prophet Muhammad(saw) succesfully, in spreading Islam to the World then? Have you guys have no sense?
Why would there be another Prophet after prophet Jesus(as) been send to mankind? to spread the True message of God(Allah(swt)).
Read the 7 repeated verse below and take note of the last verse.
Al-Fâtihah : The Opening
1:1)In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
1:2)All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
1:3)The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
1:4)The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)
1:5)You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).
1:6)Guide us to the Straight Way
1:7)The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians).
Peace.
htw_guy
2007-08-30 22:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by htw_guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm reading a history book on that subject at the moment. Muhammad had relatively few Christian people in his life, but he was exposed to the tenants and ideas of the religion. His cousin was a Christian, the only one we have proof that he actually knew, and unfortunately that is where Muhammad got the crazy idea that Jesus spoke as a baby.
There is no doubt that he was influenced by Judaism as well.
2007-08-30 21:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All Prophets, Adam, Moses, Abraham, Jesus and MuHammad came with Islam.
christianity was the result of changing what Prophet Jesus had taught.
2007-09-01 02:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by rose_ovda_night 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right, now I hope an islam guy can answer this. see how he will spank your theory.
Remember, that the Christians fought huge wars for hundreds of years against Islam.
south Spain is full of Islamic influence, because they ruled this land for hundred of years.
I am an Atheist, so pretty neutral in this question, but a fact is, that the Islamic peoples had a great influencial impact on Europa, even today.
No coffee without the Turks invading Austria, and no Flamenco in Spain without the arabic invaders.
2007-08-30 21:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
christianity,judisim and islam are three religions wearing different customs but in the heart they are ONE. so it should be said that they have the same purpose. What influence did they have on humanity?
if u look at it from an other upper side Mohammad , Jesus and David had one purpose ie: to help us get nearer to our inner selves, to our creator. what happens is that people from all religions make laws and things for their own benefit. They put religion under their control (esp religious members) and enlarge the gap between humanity. But there are people with enlightened thought all over the world and realize the deep truth that religions are unique and the influence they should have is on the people to make them UNITED all in one MIND AND SOUL.
2007-08-30 23:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Islam is a religion sent by God like Christanity simple and christanity played a big role in the history of Islam which Islam does not deny
2007-09-01 22:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a Chick comic book about how the Catholic Church started Islam to be able to have influence in that part of the word.
2007-08-30 22:07:14 · answer #8 · answered by maitraya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
both Judaism and Christianity are prerequisites for the new improved Mohamedism. they Believe in the old Testament but that it is corrupt and they believe in Jesus but only as a second rate prophet . what will be next ?
2007-08-30 21:29:01 · answer #9 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. Both religions can be traced back to the sons of Abraham. And therefore both come from Judaism. If one religion didn't exist none of them would exist. In all three religions Abraham is considered the first prophet.
Judaism - Abraham
Islam - Hagar (the slave that got pregnant by Abraham)
Christianity - Sarah (Abraham's wife)
2007-08-30 21:28:23 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Nobody 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋