just wondering which of these was the greater spiritual leader.
2007-12-21 23:59:43 · 39 answers · asked by amit s 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Benjamin X. McAllister
2007-12-22 00:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 8⤋
It is a flawed question.
Anyway, there are many ways in answering this question and it would have helped if you would have set the parameters for the question.
In terms of influence both on a spritual and temporal level, there can be no doubt that Prophet Mohammed exercised more power and dominion.
In terms of historical material, Mohammed also wins, we have soooo much detail about him, whereas christian sources fall short in detailing Christ's life.
Having said that, I would not like to take sides and feel it is unfair to question in this manner
2007-12-22 01:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by Namazi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Christian must say Jesus, but a Muslim should pause.
Few people understand that Jesus is a prominent figure in Islam, arguably the most revered of prophets.
“Behold, Allah said: O Jesus, I will take you and raise you to Myself and clear you (of the falsehoods) of those who blaspheme...” Qur'an 3:55.
According to Muslims, Jesus was not crucified, but rather was taken straight to heaven and will return to judge. Muhammad has neither of these roles. He died a normal death.
Islamic traditions written after the Qur’an significantly expand the role of Jesus at the time of judgment.
Al-Bukhari, the most respected of all Muslim traditions, describes the event in this way: “Narrated Abu Huraira, Allah, the Apostle said, by Him in whose hands my soul is, son of Mary, Jesus will shortly descend amongst you people (Muslims) as a just ruler and will break the cross and kill the pigs and abolish the Jizya (a tax taken from the non-Muslims, who are in the protection of the Muslim government)”. There is a hadith that says Islam will rule the world just before the world ends. At that time, there will be a war between Muslims and Jews. Jesus Christ will guide the Muslim troops as a Muslim. He will come again and break the cross. He will show he was a prophet, not the son of God.
So who is the greatest - Jesus or Muhammed? On balance, it must be Jesus, based on a unanimous Christian vote and a split Muslim vote.
2007-12-22 00:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Seminarian 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that it depends on who you are talking to. I do not know why some people have a problem with the teachings of Jesus (I do not know Muhammad). Don't lie, don't steal, don't kill, etc. Seems like if we were to make the 10 Commandments a way of living our lives, then maybe we could have better relationships with others. That's just my opinion.
2007-12-22 00:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by ljhenry62 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is going to be hard asking that question on here. You are going to have many different opininioned people that answer your question, and you will get many different answers. Even though, I would just say take a vote. Count how many for Jesus, count how many for Muhammad.
I definately think Jesus is better, but that's just my religion.
hope this helps and happy holidays
2007-12-22 00:04:06 · answer #5 · answered by Alycia [♥] 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Both were outstanding, exemplary servants/prophets of Almighty God.
2007-12-22 11:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by Shafeeqah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they both were great leaders sorry jesus is cuz he is alive i don't care what some false people have fairy tales about him that he died on peoples sins on some stupid cross or whatever cuz i am a realty lover i don't really like imaginations
2007-12-22 01:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by nicky 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is the Son of God! Who is this other so called prophet? Why do people go after other people? Do they not know that only worship the True & Living God( Father Son & Holy Spirit)? Bless the Lord God Almighty! Praise the Lord all ye Heavenly hosts!
2007-12-22 00:07:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mark K 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Jesus. He took the ulitmate sacrifice for ALL. His did not teach it is okay to kill unbelievers. He did not participate in raiding parties to fund a faith. He offers us a personal relationship with Him. Muhammad is far off (can't even allow his image to be shown). Jesus is truly from God and is God. Muhammad is just another man.
2007-12-22 00:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Prophet Muhammad
see Michael H. Hart's book
The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_100
2007-12-22 00:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by Nadhilah 2 · 5⤊ 8⤋
The question you ask is a matter of opinion.
In history, they were both great spiritual leaders that paved the way for religion.
2007-12-22 00:03:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋