Christians and Muslims Introduction: This essay will discuss the issue about people today claim that Christians and Muslims worhip the same God. I will also describe the points of similarity and differences between the God of the bible and the Allah of the Quran. Lastly‚ I will also include my own point of view regarding the conflict between the Christians and Muslims. Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? ’ ’The Qur’an concept of the nature of God and the Christian perspective
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Julian’s History of Wamba’ is one of few Visigothic texts to be found‚ further information has therefore been gained from later monastic chroniclers. For religious Muslim contemporary’s the success of the 711 invasion was attributed to the will of Allah as part of Islam’s rapid expansion. Likewise for the Christian author of the 9th century chronicle of Alfonso III the Visigoths’ defeat had been punishment for disobeying God’s commandments. To the majority of medieval men divine intervention was
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provided its modest and covers body. • Attaining a state of Ihram‚ a state of purity‚ peace and honesty → refraining from sex‚ flirting‚ lustful thoughts‚ wearing shoes or socks. • Reciting a prayer that the Hajj is for Allah alone → “here I am responding to your call O Allah. I am responding to your call.” o Then begins the physical journey of the pilgrim in Makkah. One that will take several days to complete. Significance o Muslims believe that the rites of Hajj were designed by God and
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so they blame one another” - A Persian Sufi mystic Maulana Jalal Al-Din Rumi‚ translated by Camille A. and Kabir Edmund Helminski I have always wondered how different our world would be if every human being actually uses their God (Allah) given gifts of reason‚ logic‚ and rationality rather than succumbing to ignorance and bending their will to the popular belief whether it is right or wrong. While it is not impossible to correct people’s attitudes or way of thinking‚ it is also not
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Islamic Beliefs on the Soul According to few verses from the Qur’an‚ the creation of humans involves Allah "breathing" souls into them. This intangible part of an individual’s existence is "pure" at birth. It has the potential of growing and achieving nearness to God if the person leads a righteous life. At death‚ the person’s soul transitions to an eternal afterlife of bliss‚ peace and unending spiritual growth until the day of judgement where both the body and soul are reunited for judgement at
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eradicate this pervasive evil from society. Almighty Allah adopted a wise course of education and training‚ prohibiting it in measured stages. First‚ He made it clear to them that the harm of drinking alcohol is greater than its benefit; next‚ He told them not to come to a prayer while intoxicated; and finally‚ He revealed the verse in Surah Al- Ma’idah in which He made the final say that drinking alcohol is totally and decisively prohibited. Almighty Allah says: “O ye who believe me! Strong drink and
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God by reciting the creed ““La ilaha illa Allah‚ Muhammadur rasoolu Allah‚” which in English means‚ “There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." This very simple however insightful statement demonstrates a complete acceptance that Allah only real God‚ that He alone is the only one praiseworthy‚ and that he is the only autonomous lord. This pillar is considered to be the most important since it demonstrates your total acceptance towards Allah.
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linked with violence. Many people use the name of religions for their own purposes. One should consult the source of Islam and separate what the true religion of Islam says from what is portrayed in the media. Islam literally means ’submission to Allah’ and is derived from a root word meaning ’peace’. Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion doesn’t dominate everyday life in the West‚ whereas Islam is considered a ’way of life’ for Muslims and
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harm to others. "Then fight in the cause of Allah‚ and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things"(Quran 2:244). This is a great example of Jihad because it illustrates how one should fight for Allah and defend their religion. The physical level of jihad‚ as shown in the quote‚ is what most extremists use as a reason for violence. This level of Jihad states that one should defend against all that prevents Muslims from servitude to Allah. While some of the teachings of Christianity
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I The Two Periods of the Rise and Decline of the Muslim Ummah ............ "In the Name of Allah‚ Most Gracious‚ Most Merciful". The Two Periods of the Rise and Decline of the Muslim Ummah The Twentieth century of the Christian era‚ according to our analysis‚ presents a decisive turning point in the history of the Muslim Ummah (community). At the end of the first quarter of the century the state of the Muslim world had taken a definite turn‚ and there were some signs of resuscitation in
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