Judaism and Islam?

Question

How are both religions same and different?

Answer 1

Similarities: Both believe in One God, not three. Both have dietary restrictions. Both emphasize modesty. Both emphasize hospitality, welcoming the stranger. Both developed laws for their own communities -- Jewish law and Sharia law. Both regard Abraham as their patriarch.

Differences: Dietary restrictions vary somewhat. Jews regard Jewish law for Jews only while Muslims impose Sharia law on everyone. Muslims developed something called jihad while Jews have the highest regard for ALL life, including animals. Jews believe that all the righteous of the nations have a share in the world-to-come while Muslims believe that everyone must be converted to Islam.
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Answer 2

Why say something new on an issue when someone has already said it perfectly? The following answer is not my own work, but rather is borrowed from www.simpletoremember.com, and originates from www.aish.com (both websites are run by the same organization). I recommend both websites for people seeking a better understanding of Judaism, and the former in particular for those seeking to understand what distinguishes Judaism from other religions.

Okay, so to answer your question as to how Judaism and Islam are similar and different:

Islam, like Christianity, accepts the Jewish Bible

(I'm going to have to interrupt here to clarify the above statement as I feel it may be easily misinterpreted. Islam acknowledges the validity of much of Jewish scripture, including the Torah, which consists of the first five books of the Bible, and the Psalms of King David, which are called "Zabbur" in Arabic -- however, the prevailing belief among Muslims is that these scriptures, and those of Christianity, have been corrupted by Jews and Christians respectively. The paradox this creates within Islamic theology is beyond the scope of this answer. Now, back to the essay:)

and is based largely upon Jewish ideas and traditions. The philosophical underpinnings of Islam, however, are more closely aligned with those of Judaism. Whereas Christianity incorporates the idea of the "trinity," Islam believes in one all-powerful, infinite God.

Mohammed, the founder of Islam, based many of his beliefs on the practices of local Jewish population in his native Mecca. For example, the Moslem practices of not eating pig, circumcision, daily prayer and fasting during the first month of the year were all culled directly from Judaism.

Since Islam was so similar to Judaism, Mohammed assumed the Jews would immediately accept this new religion. When the Jews did not live up to his expectations, he turned violently against them and many Jews died by the sword. (We are still suffering from this today; may there be peace soon.)

The real difference between the two religions, however, lies in their basis for belief. Judaism is based on the unique historical event of a divine revelation experienced by the entire nation. Whereas Islam is based on the prophetic claims of a single individual who subsequently convinced others to follow his ways.

Talmudic tradition says that while Abraham's son Isaac became the forefather of the Jewish people, the Islamic line is descended from Abraham's other son Ishmael.

Maimonides states that the popularity of Christianity and Islam are part of God's plan to spread the ideals of Torah throughout the world. This moves society closer to a perfected state of morality and toward a greater understanding of God. All of this is in preparation for the Messianic age.

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I hope you find this information helpful.

Answer 3

Since Islam developed from Judaism, as did Christianity, there are some similarities. Many elements of Judaism were adopted by Mohammed and then altered.

Neither Jews nor Muslims are meant to eat pork, or certain types of seafood. Muslims who can't find halal meat will often eat kosher meat instead; both religions believe that the animal must be killed in the most humane way possible and certain prayers/blessings are made when the animal is killed.

Both religions are descended from Abraham, as a previous answerer has correctly stated.

For more details, though, about precisely how the two faiths differ, and resemble each other, you will probably need to do some research online!

Answer 4

They are similar in that both are monotheistic and follow many of the same rules.

They are different in that Judaism is what it is, while Islam is a ripped off version of Judaism. Many verses in the qur'an are word for word things that sages said in the Gemara(commentary portion of the Talmud that is not considered divine) as are many hadith

Answer 5

There are many common aspects between Islam and Judaism. As Islam developed it gradually became the major religion closest to Judaism. As opposed to Christianity, which originated from interaction between ancient Greek and Hebrew cultures, Judaism is similar to Islam in its fundamental religious outlook, structure, jurisprudence and practice. There are many traditions within Islam originating from traditions within the Hebrew Bible or from post biblical Jewish traditions. These practices are known collectively as the Isra'iliyat.

Muslims commonly refer to Jews (and Christians) as fellow "People of the Book": people who follow the same general teachings in relation to the worship of the one God worshipped by Abraham. The Koran distinguishes between "People of the Book" (Jews and Christians), who should be tolerated even if they hold to their faiths, and idolaters (polytheists) who are not given that same degree of tolerance. Some restrictions for Muslims are relaxed, such as Muslim males being allowed to marry a woman from the "People of the Book", or Muslims being allowed to eat Kosher meat

Islam and Judaism share the idea of a revealed Scripture. Even though they differ over the precise text and its interpretations, the Hebrew Torah and the Muslim Qur'an share a lot of narrative as well as injunctions. From this, they share many other fundamental religious concepts such as the belief in a day of Divine Judgment as well as believing in the afterlife, Heaven and Hell.

Judaism and Islam are unique in having systems of religious law based on oral tradition that can override the written laws and that does not distinguish between holy and secular spheres. In Islam the laws are called Sharia, In Judaism they are known as Halakha. Both Judaism and Islam consider the study of religious law to be a form of worship and an end in itself.

The most obvious common practice is the statement of the absolute unity of God, which Muslims observe in their five times daily prayers (Salah), and Jews state at least twice (Shema Yisrael). The two Faiths also share the central practices of fasting and almsgiving, as well as dietary laws and other aspects of ritual purity.

Judaism and Islam have strict dietary laws, with lawful food being called Kosher in Judaism and Halal in Islam. Both religions prohibit the consumption of pork. Halal restrictions can be seen as a subset of the Kashrut dietary laws, so many kosher foods are considered halal; especially in the case of meat, which Islam prescribes must be slaughtered in the name of God (Arabic:Allah).

Both Judaism and Islam have a generally negative stance on homosexuality and on human sexuality outside of marriage. Both prescribe circumcision for males as a symbol of dedication to the religion.

Answer 6

Both claim descendancy from Abraham of the Old Testament. Jews are descended from Abraham's son, Isaac whose mother was Abraham's wife, Sarah. Muslims claim descendancy from Abrahams other son, Ishmael, whose mother was a slave girl.

Answer 7

Jews and Muslims believe in many of the same prophets but Muslims believe in Jesus (pbuh) and Mohammad (pbuh) as well.

They both believe in one God.

They are both prohibited from eating pork.

Jews don't blow themselves up? No, but the zionist jews did blow up the king david hotel in Palestine killing 91 people. An event that was celebrated with a plaque in 2006. They also blow up plenty of other people, so I suppose they're busy at the moment.

Answer 8

The first books of the Bible are almost the same as the Koran.
Islam says there is a Jesus, just that he is a prophet and not the son of God.
The men are given the choice between two gardens when they die. I have never heard what the women get.

Answer 9

similiarities- too many to list see:

http://www.jews-for-allah.org/Jews-and-Muslims-Agree/

differences: jews dont accept Prophets Jesus and Muhammed - Muslims do. Jews believe the Torah is God's final revelation -Muslims believe it is from God but that the Quran is Gods final revelation.
Jews believe the messiah hasnt come Muslims believ he has (Jesus pbuh)

Muslims observe many similiar dietary laws (e.g not eating prok) but not others later invented (e.g mixing dairy products and milk is ok) nor do Muslims have a sabbath since they dont believe God rests (as this is done by someone who is weak or tired)

Answer 10

Not much the same, and a lot of differences.