how does the muslim religion differ from the LDS?

Question

also do they have any similarities?

could you tell me where the Religions of the World: A Latter-day Saint View
was published?

Answer 1

I won't not the similarities here but you can e-mail me for that info if you want. I am a Mormon, by the way.

The first point of divergence of belief is:

"1. Nature of God. Muslims are strictly monotheistic, meaning they believe that there always has been, is now, and always will be only one God--Allah. Any person, thing, or idea that compromises this cardinal principle of monotheism is considered polytheism, the gravest form of heresy in Islam. Hence, Chrisian teachings about the divinity of Jesus Christ and certainly LDS doctrines of eternal progression and anthropomorphism would be labeled as blasphemies by Muslims. As a result, Muslims will generally take a dim view of religious art that emphasizes themes of God's physical nature or man's divine nature as exemplified in statues and paintings that adorn LDS temples, visitor centers, and chapels. Another aspect of this issue is that, in islam, God is the creator and human beings are referred to as his creatures (though they are the highest form of all creation--God's vicegerents). In orthodox Islamic thought God is not spoken of as a Father, and therefore humans are not his children, as LDS and other Christians are apt to say. This terminology is, in fact, repugnant to most Muslims because it implies an anthropomorphic conception of God that islam rejects. Having noted this, it is important to point out that holding different views of the nature of God and referring to him by different names does not justify the conclusion (put forth by some LDS authors) that the Muslims worship a different God than do LDS. "Allah" is the general name for God used by all native speakers of Arabic, whether Muslim, Jewish, or Christian. It is also the term used in Arabic-speaking LDS branches in the Middle East and in the Arabic translations of LDS scripture.

2. Modern prophets and continuing revelation. The second most important principle for Muslims, next to belief in the one God, is belief that Muhammad is the last and greatest of all prophets. With the revelation of the perfect and complete Qur'an to him, God's need to communicate his message through prophets ceased. Therefore, LDS declarations that God has revealed modern scriptures and that the process of revelation continues through modern prophets will obviously be difficult concepts for Muslims to agree with.

3. Views on religious pluralism. The history of relations among Muslims, Christians, and Jews shows that Muslim governments generally have been more tolerant in their treatment of religious minorities than have Christian governments. However, it is also true that Islam discourages or in many cases prohibits proselyting by non-Muslim groups and that there are severe strictures against Muslims converting to other faiths. Most Muslims view this Islamic policy as necessary to preserve stability and unity in their communities, but Westerners tend to see it as an anachronistic, repressive practice that denies religious minorities basic human and civil rights. In sum, one might say that Islam believes in a religious tolerance but not in religious pluralism, a fact that will continue to be a source of friction between Christians and Muslims.

4. Dietary practices. Muslims are forbidden to drink alcohol and to eat pork or pork products (some extremely devout Muslims even refuse to eat in homes or restaurants where pork products are served). In hosting Muslim guests and acquaintances, it is important to try to ensure that no pork products are served: bacon bits in the green salad and chicken cordon bleu stuffed with pieces of ham, for example. Again, if an innocent, inadvertent mistake is made, Muslims will not be seriously offended; rather, they will politely abstain from eating these foods."

(All of this was attained from source below)

Answer 2

The LDS church believes in the divinity of Christ. He is our Saviour and our Redeemer. We can only receive salvation through Him.

Muslims believe Jesus was just an ordinary prophet.

That would be the main difference.


EDIT: LOL pastor art. I am Mormon and we do not deny the deity of Christ. He is the only begotten Son of God.

Answer 3

LDS are christians..

but a similarity is that they're both persecuted.

For more info on lds check out www.mormon.org

Answer 4

Gumby got the main point. And the only thing I can think of at the moment.

Answer 5

Both founded by false prophets who claim they got their message from an angel. see Galatians 1:6-10.

Muslims are limited to four wives.

Joseph Smith had at least 33. Brigham Young had more than that.

Muslim girl must be 6 years old to marry.

Mormon girl must be 14.

We know this since Mohammed's youngest wife was 6 and Joseph Smith's youngest wife was 14.

They both created extra inspired books which they claim are MORE inspired than the Bible.

They are both false cults.

Pastor Art

PS: Actually Gumby Mormons and Muslims deny the Deity of Jesus.

Answer 6

same as above...

plus both had prophets of god they believe in who brought forth sacred scripture in addition to what already was known...

difference--mormons do not believe in killing infidels or blowing up people in violation of law as do SOME muslims...

mormons believe in having fun through dance, rock and roll (donny and marie),
muslims, not so much...