Similarities Between Islam And Christianity

Both Christianity and Islam had ways of being different towards merchants and trade but both also had similar ideas on trade and merchants. Christians believed that merchants were very successful men and that trade was one of the most important things in society. Muslims on the other hand believed that merchants were low ranked individuals that played tricks and robbed people of their money. But Christians and Muslims can be compared with their attitudes towards merchants and trade because both believed that the more honest and fair you were as a merchant, the better you would be as a person and merchant overall. They both believed that you should give the same amount that you get and vise versa.

At the end of the tribulation, Christ will return and set up his kingdom and will rule for 1000 years. At the conclusion of the 1000 year rule, an outbreak of sin will be perpetuated and the final judgment for the wicked. Then the new heaven and the new earth will then be established for all eternity.

Christianity and Islam are the two largest religions in the world, with over 2 billion Christian, and 1.5 billion Muslim followers. Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ approximately 2000 years ago in Palestine. Bible is collection of 66 books containing a message from God. The Muslim name for God is Allah. Islam is based on revelations received by the prophet Mohammad and originated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Quran, is the Islamic sacred text. Both are monotheistic religions, which means there is one God. Although Christians believe in Trinity, where God is comprised of three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Islam is a strict monotheism and rejects the concept of Trinity. While Christianity is a most influential in Europe, North and South Americas, Islam is followed by majority in the Middle East and in North Africa. Christianity has three major denominations: Protestant, Orthodox and Catholic. Islam is split into two main sects: Sunni and Shiite ( Comparison, n.d.).

Two men, from two distinct societies, one born from a virgin, thought to be the Messiah and the other as a messenger from Allah. Christians believe Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice; their savior and redeemer. Although there were many conflicts in the development of the Christian faith, Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Islam was founded by Muhammad, a caravan trader from the ruling clan in Mecca. To Muslims, he is the human prophet of the god Allah. Although Christianity and Islam are portrayed as two distinctive religions, they are both rooted to the Jewish faith, and are considered to be Abrahamic monotheistic religions. It may be very controversial, but it is believed that God and Allah are one.

Christianity came about 2000 years ago and was founded by Jesus Christ. It is mostly practiced in the Western world with a population of about 2 billion people. The name Christianity came from a Greek word ‘Christos’ meaning Jesus Christ and was founded between 4 B.C. and 30 A.D, and consist of the 3 major groups which are the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox. Islam on the other hand was founded about 1400 years ago by Muhammad in 600’s A.D. The word Islam is derived from an Arabic word for submission and was founded between 570 and 632 A.D, there exists two main groups of Islam: Sunni and Shia (Islamicbulletin.org). The teachings of Muhammad where compiled after his death in order to make up a sacred text called the Quran. Both of these religions have similarities and differences in terms of beliefs and rituals which shall be discussed below.

In my opinion, Islam and Christianity have similarities in their senses of freedom. As religions as wholes, I find Islam and Christianity similar. Yet, despite the similarities, Islam and Christianity are treated very differently through out the world. In the Western World, specifically the United States of America, there are massive stereotypes about people who practice Islam. “One sees Islam partly because of the media, but partly because of the behavior of certain Muslim groups as a religion that is somewhat contemptuous of the role of the woman” (Muzaffar). The way Muslims are treated in comparison to Christians are on two separate ends of the spectrum. Due to previous events that have occurred through out the past decade alone, have caused there to be a rift between the Western World and Islam. A rift that should not exist because it is solely based on stereotyping a religion and elevating their own in order to justify their actions.

With regards to the religions of Islam and Christianity, it is imperative to recognize that these two practices account for some of the largest followings in the history of modern civilization. With that being said, the links between Islam and Christianity can be astoundingly similar whilst also offering key characteristics of difference. Although both emphasize certain ideals in differing contexts, I’d argue that it would be reprehensible not to recognize the power the devout followers of both practices receive upon praying to their God from above.

Saint Augustine once said, “faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe (Faith).” There are many different religions throughout the world and there are many similarities and differences, but they all center around having faith. However, they all believe in something different. Christianity believes in one God, and Islam also believes in one God. Someone might say that Christianity and Islam have nothing in common, but they agree on more than one might think. They have similarities because they both trace back to the same start, but they are also different because even though they started the same, they stray apart over time.

The religion Christianity and Islam are one of the religion that is commonly practiced today, and both have spread around the world. These two religions have similarities such as beliefs, spread, and the threat of the founders. Yet, there are differences to these two religions such as the founder of the religion and how it came to be, the views of God, and the salvation between both religion. Both religion merge and can become one but also part rom their ideologies and practices which as mentioned above will continuously spread until the end of the world. This essay will consist on the surface of these two religions and their difference and similarities. To compare both religion, one must know their history to identify the root differences and similarities.

Historically, we recognize the influence religion has had in shaping civilizations worldwide. Today we continue to witness its transformational powers in both the individual human being as well as our global society. It gives purpose to its followers as they allow the set of moral codes to guide their lives and influence their behaviors. Just as religion has the power to unite opposing forces under one common belief, history reminds us of its destructive capabilities that have led to genocide, war, and other cruelties against mankind. Christianity and Islam are prime examples of the two-edge sword that is religion. These monotheistic religions share similarities in their origins and histories of violence in the name of God but have noteworthy differences in practices and doctrine.

The concept of religion has become an existential resource for human beings all around the world and provides fundamental resources for an ethical modus vivendi. Aside from positive influences on human health, as well as serving as a source for inspiration in the field of art, music, or literature, religion also attempts to explain the “underlying pattern of order and purpose” of life’s inexplicable inevitabilities (van Uden & Zondag, 2016), including the process of suffering and death. Despite its undisputable benefits on the physiological and emotional state of individuals, religion has unfortunately been a primary cause and catalyst for numerous global warfare, as well as violent civil disputes, specifically in the Middle East and North Africa. Different interpretations of the religious scriptures and minor differences in the religious moral codes tend to be the core aggregator for such interreligious conflicts (Svensson, 2013). In order to examine this hypothesis, I will particularly compare and contrast the origins, beliefs, and practices of Christianity and Islam in the following paragraphs. Even though the public primarily puts the emphasis on the humongous differences between these two Abrahamic religions, it is quite fascinating to see how similar their various ideas, concepts, and morals actually are.

Earthquakes, famines, diseases, and the rise of Islamic terrorism were recorded as our future history a long time ago. This is the time that Jesus referred to as the "beginning of sorrows," (Matthew 24:8 KJV). It is a future history that was spelled out before any of us were ever born. However, it is the frequency of all of the earthquakes, the natural disasters, and the occurrence of worldwide unrest that we must pay attention to, in order to better understand the travail of a changing world, and what that means to us right now, and in very real time. Jesus said, "All these things must come to pass, but it is not the end," Matt 24:6 KJV. The Earth is presently in an effacement stage, and it is ready to enter into a period of

The proper attitude toward the end of the world Is to be ready like every day is the end of the world. Without the materialistic apocalyptic fear but more an internal peace with Jesus Christ. That if Jesus Christ were to come right now we are ready. Just like Jesus tell us in Luke 12:35-40 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. It will be good for those servants whose

The world ending, means that destruction will happen days leading up to the end of the world. Most people may say this because of what one was taught; for example, religion or just what one thinks. Some people think Jesus is coming. Others believe their god is coming, whichever god that may be. Some may believe it’s global warming, and all these natural disasters are happening

Exemptionalist, environmentalist, universe and judgement day are a few known and existing concepts. Initially, exemptionalists are the people who believes that humankind should stop worrying because they can withstand all the situations. On the other hand, environmentalists are the people who believes humankind is a part of nature so they point out that humankind is related to environment directly, hence humankind is affected by all the problems associated with the environment. Universe is the place where everything stays and occurs in. The day of judgement is the time many religions accept that God will end the life which we live. Mainly theories about end of the world can be separated into three groups which are the end by the human based problems, physical destruction of universe and the order of God. Although the human based damages on the Earth are getting more and more serious and physical collapse of universe makes sense scientifically, the decision of ending the world will only be in the hands’ of the owner of everything, the God, not the humankind.