Compare And Contrast Ishmael And Islam

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The religion known as Islam has a rich history beginning with Ishmael’s birth in 1911 BC. Ishmael is the figure known in Christianity and Islam as Abraham and Hagar’s son. Hagar was a slave to Sarah and Abraham, but since Sarah had trouble conceieving a baby Abrham had a baby with Hagar. Sarah eventually realized she did not like that Hagar and Ismael were living with her and her family so she asked for them to be sent away. As a result, Ishmael and Hagar journied to Mecca. Later Abraham returned to Mecca and built the Ka’bah, or a holy building. The Ka’bah became a refuge and place of pilgrimage. Abraham and Ishmael prayed that God would send a messenger to tell their descendants about God and holy revelations. In Islam, Ishmael is known as a prophet and ancestor to Muhammad.
It was during the “al-jahiliyya” or the age of ignorance that Muhammad was sent. The age …show more content…

Prayer in both religions can be done in a person’s own words asking for forgiveness, mercy, or guidance. Prayer is important to a person’s faith because it gives them an outlet and way to personally connect with God on a deeper level. God will respond to prayers and provide his followers with unconditional love. Charity is also similar in both Christianity and Islam. Muslims and Christians alike believe it is important to share wealth with those in need or the poor. Jesus said those who serve the poor are also helping him. Muhammad would say that those who give of their personal wealth are following the holy way of life and submitting to God’s wants. The Shahahdah or confession is the declaration of the belief in only one God. The belief in only one God is central to the Muslim and Christian tradition (although Christians believe in the Trinity: father, son, and Holy Spirit). The belief in only one God, or monotheism, was mentioned in Nostra aetate as a uniting characteristic of Christianity and

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