whes does Christianity and Islam have in common?
2007-10-14 14:30:55 · 19 answers · asked by Micheala 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Both (all 3, including Judaism) can trace their roots to Abraham.
2007-10-14 14:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by Stevie B 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They both have a lot in common....but perhaps the most common thing is that they believe that Jesus was born from the Virgin Mary, and spread the teachings of the Old Testament. The difference between the two on this point is that Christianity believes that Jesus is the son of God, and that Jesus was crucified, Islam believes that Jesus was just a prophet of God and was not the son, and that he was not crucified but instead saved by God and must return to earth as the savior and die like everyone else before the day of judgment.
2007-10-14 14:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by smoothie071983 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both originated in Asia.
Both believe in only one God - monotheism.
Both believe in angels.
Both believe in Judgment Day (for Muslims, "Day of Resurrection).
Both have a holy book (Qur'an and Bible).
Both have a "Messiah" (prophet Muhammad and Jesus).
Note: Islamic texts depict Judaism and Christianity as prophetic successor traditions to the teachings of Abraham.
Hope I helped! :D
2007-10-14 14:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by lattevaniglia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They both believe in God but worship differs. Islam/ muslims believe in the prophet Muhammad sp? And follow the quran sp?
As far as beliefs go...
go here and scroll down to the second chart
http://www.religioustolerance.org/comp_isl_chr.htm
2007-10-14 14:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both religions believe Moses,Abraham,Jesus,but the difference between is that in Muslims religion they say that Jesus is not Gods' son . Also there is some more difference,but I don't know how to ex plane it.
''I'm christian.''
2007-10-14 15:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by arpi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both believe in the God of Abraham, as do the Jews.
After that, it's mostly a matter of differences:
Muslims accept Mary as a holy woman, & Jesus as a prophet.
But they do not accept Jesus as divine, & therefore the Trinity.
Christians do not accept Mohammad as even a prophet.
2007-10-14 14:38:45 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Islam hate Christians, and want to destroy Christianity. They have cartoons there that show soldiers trying to take down Christians. I do not see anything in common.
2007-10-14 14:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They both believe in one God. For Muslims, God is remote; they focus on God's power ("God is great!") For Christians, God is very near; they focus on God's love. Muslims rely on believing certain things and doing certain things for salvation Christians know they can't save themselves; they rely on Jesus Christ to do it. Huge difference, really.
2007-10-14 14:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam copied the Bible when making the Quran.
2007-10-14 14:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are both monotheist (belief of one supreme being)
They have prophets (Jesus and Mohammed)
The have Holy Books (Bible and Q'ran)
Christians have Lent, Muslims have Ramadan...
2007-10-14 14:35:09 · answer #10 · answered by Lorelei 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋