Divine Unicity

Many religions have impacted the thoughts and beliefs of millions around the world. Two of these religions are Islam and Christianity, both of which are similar, yet, incredibly different. Christianity, which had come long before Islam, is known to be the root of Islam which makes sense since the two religions share much in common. They are both Abrahamic and monotheistic religions which means they share the belief in only one true existing God and are rooted to have many similarities. Their differences, however, are what make them two distinctive religions, which is why they are recognized and classified for being so. Similarities and differences arise in many topics and situations, but differences take over and divide them into

55). Not understanding this diversity could lead non-Muslims to a biased position and see all things as equal. According to Qureshi (2014) Shia make up approximately 10 to 15 percent of the world Muslims that follow after the authority of Muhammad, the Sunni’s make up about 80 percent that follow after caliphate Abu Bakr and 5 to 10 percent fall in the other category (Qureshi, 2014, p. 55). There are instances where Muslims will consider other Muslims as non-Muslims, as such where someone claims to be a prophet or places their authority above Allah. Although there is some disparity among Muslims, Qureshi believes the pillar that identifies a man as Muslim is if he exclusively declares that Allah is God and Muhammad is Allah’s messenger (Qureshi, 2014, p. 57-58). All Muslims through the practices, disciplines, and teachings of Allah share differences, but there are ambiguities among the sects and depending on which sect you believe, the others may be viewed as infidels. Where there are differences in opinion, they rely on the Ulema, which are religious Muslim scholars that are wise and experienced in Islam (Qureshi, 2014, p.

Christianity has numerous sects; in comparison, Islam has only two major branches. The main sects of Islam are Sunni and Shi'a. The partition between these two sects is the disagreement over authority. For example Sunni believes authority is political. On the other hand, Shi'a believes authority is political and religion.

The message of peace is a fundamental universal concern which is relevant throughout our world today. Peace is not merely the ‘absence of war’, but a state of mind in which a sense of tranquillity comes from actively working towards right relationships with individuals and God. To understand the way in which Muslims and Christians view peace it is imperative to understand the source of the teachings for each religion. The principles teachings of peace for Both Christianity and Islam are primarily found in the sacred texts of both religious traditions. Christianity looks to the bible and specifically the New Testament for teachings about peace, whereas Islam focuses’ on the Qur’an and Hadith to guide their beliefs of peace. These sacred

As of today, Christianity and Islam are the world’s two largest and rapidly growing religions. They share an estimated 3.6 billion followers, more than half of the world’s population. Initially the two religions may seem to have nothing in common, but when you go beyond the surface and examine the rituals, beliefs, and founders, as well as the spread of both religions, they share many similarities. In many ways, there is irony in tension between Christianity and Islam, given the extremely similar history and nature of their religions. It is perhaps lost on many people who subscribe to these religions that there is no more truth to one than the other. But when observed from an objective viewpoint it is undeniable that both Christianity and Islam are remarkably similar in origin and ideology. In order to see and understand their similarities, it is important to look back to the birth and rise of both religions.

Thesis: In his book, No god but God, Reza Aslan recounts the history and teachings of Islam in order to deconstruct the barriers within interreligious comprehension.

As of today, the world’s two largest religions Christianity and Islam share an estimated 3.6 billion members, more than half of the world’s population. On the surface, they appear to have almost nothing in common, however, as one goes beyond the surface and examines the other factors such as the rituals, beliefs, ethics, founders, and convictions, the two religions share many similarities. However, in order to truly see and understand these similarities and differences, one must date back to the rise and birth of Christianity and Islam.

At the first glance, Islam and Christianity appear to have nothing in common, however; as you go beyond the surface, they appear to have many similarities such as their beliefs of God, their beliefs of life after death, their holy scriptures, and their prayers. These religions, although are two entirely different beliefs, share a similar origin. Like many other religions, they both claim to be the one and only true way to God. In order to truly see and understand their similarities, one must date back to the rise and birth of Christianity and Islam. Throughout the course of this essay, I will compare the many facets that show the alikeness between these two growing religions.

Throughout the course of humanity’s history many questions have risen that have posed a problem to us as a species. Questions such as the following: What is the proper relationship between individuals and society? What is beauty, and why is it important? Is there purpose in human existence?, and many others have caused enough trouble in humanity’s short existence on the earth to cause a near identity crisis. However, all of these questions fall under the shadow of the main question that has been asked since the creation of Adam- “What exactly is the real relationship and purpose of humanity towards the divine?”

The Sunni Creed of Adud al-Din-Iji and the Zaydi creed of Imam al-Mutawakkil have some major fundamental differences, as you may expect since both come from opposite spectrums of Islam; but, after careful analysis, one may be surprised to find that both creeds hold a fair amount of similarities. In this essay, I plan to compare and contrast the Sunni creed and Zayid creed by showing you evidence of the significant similarities and differences in these two short texts. Even though one branch may have something that the other may not have, one can still see that both creeds of Islam provide the instructions and general beliefs of how a Muslim must act, how God is the most powerful. The biggest

Since Muhammad received the first revelations in 610 CE, Islam has become one of the largest and most widespread religions in the world with over 1 billion followers. This spread has been supported by strong myths, rituals, and symbols that trickle into everyday life. Specifically, the five core beliefs of Islam have guided the religion throughout its existence. These beliefs are Monotheism, Prophetic Tradition, Scripture, Angels, and the Day of Judgement. Perhaps the most important belief among these is the oneness of God, commonly known as Tawhid. This strong monotheistic belief has had many impacts on the way Muslims live their life. Specifically, Tawhid has affected how Muslims understand both the God-human relationship and relationships between human beings. Because God is the only god, a human’s purpose is to obey God’s directives and live a life that furthers God’s will. In this, tawhid also serves as a uniting force between human beings because they are all treated equally before God and subject to the same edicts.

First, it is important to note the distinctions between and differences among the various world religions. In Abrahamic monotheistic religions, regarded as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, God is the primary driver of worship and action (Young 179). In Christianity particularly, religious practices surround the teaching of the Bible, wherein Jesus and God are worshipped and lessons are taught through biblical tales. Morals are ultimately derived form God, suggesting that people must live with the purpose of loving and appeasing God (Young 210). In Judaism, the Torah acts as the foundational text for religious teachings, wherein the word “Torah” itself refers to God’s teachings and commandments. Within the Torah, Judaism professes the belief in a”promise land” that is “flowing with milk and honey,” suggestive of an ideal world to which obeying God can lead humanity (Young 195). Islam, on the other hand, derives religious practices from the Qur’an. Moreover, a central focus of Islam pertains to submission to God. Specifically, the word “Islam” itself translates to “submission,” and “Muslim” means “one who submits” (Young 235). With this in mind, along with the prevalence of peace in Islamic religions, it is clear that Islam establishes itself on the platform that true peace may only be achieved when human beings surrender themselves to God (Young

The Law of Divine Centralisation is the first principle of God's creation; it is the law of life. God created the universe based on this one great Law. This law stipulates that "All things come from God, live in God and exist for God". Outside of God there is no life, and existing without dependence on God is makes for an insignificant existence. All things made by God are centred in Him. God is the centre of Creation; everything revolves around His presence. On the first day God created light, and light was His first creative act. Note that the light of the first day did not come from any luminary, but directly from God Himself. This light was sourced from God’s inner being. Jesus is the light

Muslim world, with almost a billon and a half population, and so many features of climate and geography, and natural and human resources, can establish a great and united society.

The Islamic World had a common Religion and language by the end of the tenth century. It also had three different powers in three different regions, and each region was ruled during a different period. The Abbasids, Fatimids and Salah al-Din all ruled during different times.