Know Your God

A Quick Introduction To Islam...

The word "Islam" is an Arabic word which means "submission to the will of God". This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means "peace". As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. The most important truth that God revealed to mankind is that there is nothing divine or worthy of being worshipped except for Almighty God, thus all human beings should submit to Him.

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Tuesday 30 October 2007

Islam & Christianity

Comparing Codes of Beliefs between
Islam & Christianity


Islam: Allah (God Almighty) is the only Creator of all that exits.

Christianity: God Almighty is the only Creator of all that exits. (Gen. 1:1)


Islam:There is one God (Allah). Jesus is the Christ, miracle birth- and Muhammad (p) is his last prophet, both of them said, "God is One and you have to serve Him with all your heart, mind and strength.

Christianity: There is one God. He exists eternally in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (There is no "Trinity" in the Bible)


Islam: Allah reveals His 99 Divine Attributes and does not compare Himself to any of His creation.

Christianity: God has revealed Himself as "One God" and "One Lord" (Deuteronomy 6:3; Mark 12:29)


Islam: Allah created man from dirt and "in His image" and of "His spirit," yet God has no likeness of anything in creation.

Christianity: God created man from dirt and the image of God (Genesis 1)


Islam: Adam & Eve sinned, then repented and were forgiven, with no continuing effects on their children.

Christianity: Adam and Eve sinned and thus brought sin into the world and their sins passed
on to their children. (Genesis 3:1-7)


Islam: God Forgives Adam and Eve after they repent. Then He makes Adam his deputy (caliph) and the first prophet.

Christianity: Original Sin - all of Adam's posterity are born with a sin nature and are sinful from birth (Romans 3:22-23, 1st John 1:10)


Islam: Man is basically good but prone to mistakes. Muslims who repent and submit to God are forgiven without intercession from Christ (or anyone) needed.

Christianity: Man is by nature sinful and has need for redemption by the atonement of Jesus Christ (Romans 5:6, 8:32, Colossians 1:19-20, Hebrews 7:26-27, 9:26, 10:12, 1st John 4:10)


Islam: Through submission to the Will of God in peace, anyone, anytime, any place becomes a servant of Allah and draw closer to Him.

Christianity: Through the work of Christ, God adopts Christians into His family and calls them His children (Romans 8:14-15, Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 4:5)


Islam: Allah is not like His creation. He is neither male nor female, nor is creation like Him.

Christianity:Bible says; "God is not a man... not the son of man.." (Numbers 19:23) Other places contradicts this(?)



sources:

http://www.islamcode.com/christianityvsislam.html

http://www.islamtomorrow.com/

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