Leanne Clark
Communication Cluster
Professor Grissom
28 January 2016
Comparison contrast- Jewish vs. Muslim
Though Muslims and Judaism share many similarities and differences they are both considered ground breaking religions in their own right. The most important point of comparing the two is both deem Jesus Christ as one of the most quoted prophets. Both religions believe God blessed them through Abraham and his sons. Isaac for the Jews, and Ishmael for the Muslims. Both religions really have more in common than the world actually cares to see. However their likeness is what keeps them at war. The war stems from the battle of deciphering whom Gods chosen people are. The truth is everyone is Gods people. If you choose God, he chooses you. The faith that each person has is their own, we as humans are entitled to own faith
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without contempt from another. Islam and Judaism are among the oldest religions in the world and are also considered as two of the biggest monotheistic religions. These two religions have several similar beliefs and customs. However, there are sufficient differences that make them oppose each other significantly. It is imperative to take into consideration that some of the similarities between the two religions have been sources of conflict for a very long time. Both Judaism and Islam have a belief in one God which is the clearest similarity; additionally, the two religions have their own holy books that inform their religious teachings. The Muslims have the Quran and Jewish have the Torah. Jewish vs. Muslim Islam is based on the Prophet Muhammad with the Muslims believing that God decided to send the Prophet as his servant and reveal to humans that there is only one God. Consequently, Muhammad made a record of the revelations he thought came from God into a holy book that is known as the Quran. Conversely, Judaism is one of the Abrahamic religions that was founded by Moses Jewish followers believe Moses was chosen by God as his servant and to serve the Israelites. For example, Moses delivered the people of Israel from oppression in Egypt, and after staying in the desert for 40 years with the people of Israel, he was given the Torah by God, which was the commandments the Israelites are supposed to follow. Essentially, Islam refers to complete submission to God’s will. According to Islam, there is only one God who is powerful and omniscient. Additionally, they belief that those who submit to God’s will, worship and exalt him will be allowed to live a life of eternity. In the same manner, Judaism believes in only one true God who created the universe and existed even before the world existed. According to Jewish teachings, those who follow God’s will, will be rewarded, unlike those who do evil will be punished through death. For Muslims, all earthly possessions including houses, cars, furniture and clothing are valueless in comparison to one true God and all the pleasures and possessions that humans have are permissible if the result in satisfaction of the requirements of God.
Muslims further believe that God is the only giver and taker of life and thus determines the manner in which humans conduct all their activities. They also believe that all the religions in the world were sent by God which human beings corrupted later. In Judaism the Jewish followers believe that God made a covenant with Abraham and his seed Isaac not Ishmael as the Muslims believe. God is responsible for giving life as he gave a child to Sarah and Abraham. God made a promise to Abraham that his seed would eternally be blessed. The Jewish followers uphold this covenant and believe God chose the twelve tribes as his chosen people. Jewish consider people from all religions of the globe to be equal and having different unique ways of serving God who are supposed to obey his law. Those who believe in Judaism are thus supposed to abide by the Torah while at the same time bonding God’s
presence. Islam believes that Allah is omnipresent and that he works in a world that contains numerous different creatures including those that cannot be seen, felt or heard by human beings. For example, the Quran states that jinns may do good or evil but the angels of God are superior in terms of power and thus respect his will, which the religion considers divine. Muhammad was taught how to pray by angel Gabriel who was sent by God; in the same way, Judaism believes that God sends Angels as messengers, and even though they exist within the universe, human beings are not able to understand them. Muslims harbor the conviction that the presence and existence of God was revealed to man through virtuous individuals such as Prophet Muhammad and thus the words became books so that people from other generations get a chance to read and comprehend the existence of God. Considering all of this, the Muslims believe in the Quran while Judaism believes in the Torah, further, the two religions believe that God’s revelation to human beings was tarnished and must be corrected through their respective holy books. People all over the globe believe in different religions and it is not difficult to identify faiths that are similar to each other in terms of beliefs and also have the same social structures as identified in Islam and Judaism in regards to how they are practiced. Therefore, religious people are united more by their religions and even through the manner in which they conduct their prayers. Their place of worship may be different, but the common goal is doing the will of God and worshipping him.
Judaism originated in the Middle East. Judaism calls that all things are under Gods rule. This brings Judaism into its most essential feature. The most essential of all Jewish beliefs is that a single, transcendent God created the universe and continues providentially to govern it. Another important feature of the Jewish religion is the Torah. The Torah is Gods revealed instruction to his people and for humankind expressed in commandments. The covenant is also a major concept to the Jewish religion. The covenant is an agreement between God and his people. This agreement said that they would acknowledge God, agreeing to obey his laws; God, in turn, would acknowledge Israel as his particular people.
While Christianity places emphasis on focusing on the New Covenant as told through Jesus Christ, Judaism places its emphasis on right conduct that is recorded in the Torah and Talmud. Christians believe in individual salvation from sin through repentance and receiving Jesus Christ as their God and Savior through faith. Jews believe in individual and collective participation with God through tradition, rituals, prayers and ethical actions. Christianity believes in a triune God, one person of whom became human, whereas Judaism emphasizes the oneness of God and rejects the Christian concept of God in human form. Judaism and Christianity share the belief that there is One, True God, who is the only one worthy to be worshipped. Both Judaism and Christianity believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, for Jews the God of the Tanaka and for Christians the God of the Old Testament, the creator of the universe. In both religions, offenses against the will of God are called sin. These sins can be thoughts, words, or
Both Christianity and Islam mirror Judaism. From Judaism, Christianity and Islam derived the doctrines of monotheism, prophecy, resurrection, and a belief in the existence of heaven and hell. Both Islam and Christianity have a holy book. Christians consider the Bible the inspired word of God, however Muslims believe that the Koran is the literal word of God. Mohammed was merely transcribing the words of Allah, much as a court reporter does. Muslims therefore attribute greater spiritual
Both Christianity and Judaism are religions that have some relationship between them as much as they also have differences. Judaism and Christianity developed on the basis obeying God, on adherence to his rules and fulfillment of God’s will is a duty of a Jewish or Christian person, both religions fall into the rule deontological category.
Judaism vs. Christianity Judaism and Christianity developed on the basis obeying God, on adherence to his rules and intentions and their faithful fulfillment. Since the fulfillment of God’s will is a duty of a Jewish or Christian person, both religions fall into the rule-deontological category. In Judaism, God is seen as having a contractual relationship with the Jewish people where they must obey his holy laws in return for their status of the chosen people. God rewards or punishes Jewish people based on whether they obey or disobey his will. In parts of the Old Testament, however, God does show mercy or forgiveness, and in later interpretations God’s laws such as the Ten Commandments are followed not only out of loyalty to God but also because of their high moral character.
Christianity and Islam are two religions that grew from the same central idea of one divine being; they also originate from Jerusalem. However, the two religions bear great disparity but they also hold a few similarities. Both Islam and Christianity believe in Abraham as the forefather of both religions; they believe Him to be the founder of the two religions. The two religions have a holy book; Islam uses the Quran while Christians use the bible. Even though the two books do not bear the same teachings they are considered sacred in both religions. However, Christianity and Islam share a great deal of differences starting from the holy books, their beliefs, and the information contained in the respective holy book (Kavanaugh, 5).
Similarities and Differences between Christianity, Judaism and Islam. There are many similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. There are also many differences that separate the three major religions of the world. This paper will delve into all three of these.
...did not die’. Islam belief in human nature is also different from Christianity; but the same in Judaism, that human nature has the equal ability to do good or evil. Means of salvation in Islam is closely the same to the other Abrahamic beliefs. In addition, good and bad afterlife beliefs are closely related as well. Interestingly, Christianity views Islam as a false religion and Islam views Judaism and Christianity as ultimately having wrong beliefs and ‘only partial revelation’. Ultimately, these Abrahamic religions are the most influential religions in the world. Their impact on the world is very deep and all trace their history to Abraham in the Hebrew Bible. The brief overview of the similarities and differences of the three monotheistic faiths enables people to enrich or at least receive a concrete vision of what can possibly come with death and the afterlife.
Most of the contemporary problems bedeviling our society are because of lack of proper spiritual anchorage. Civil and technological differentiations embodied in the media have aggravated the situation. Technological differentiation has undermined religion by taking the place of spirituality in adherents’ lives.
Judaism and Islam are known to be two of the main religions that are found throughout the world. They each have similar traits and many more differences. They both are monotheistic, which means they only believe in one god. Muslims worship the God called Allah, which means in Arabic “the God”. And Jews worship the god called Yahweh, which means the God of Israel. Their differences include their core beliefs, rituals, symbols, and history.
Every religion has its own goal, and their own path and believe to reach their goals, however there are also many similarities in believes. Although the followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam may see things differently, they all fundamentally hold the same values and codes. To Islam, the Prophet Mohammad’s teaching is a complete and final revelation. On the other hand, according to the bible, Christianity believes that Jesus Christ is the true lord and savior will grant you the access to heaven in the afterlife. Judaism is founded by Abraham, and it is the base from which both of the other two religions sprung. Even though the three religions differ in many areas and on many aspects, they also agree on the monotheistic, the belief in ‘One True God.’ Those religions have many similarities and a number of significant differences about God, role of women, prayer, and salvation.
Although there are some aberrations in Christianity and Islam, there are many more similarities between the two. Those who practice Christianity consider being Muslim taboo because they are said to have renounced Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. Aside from that factor, most practices are equal. Sadly, most Muslims and Christians will never get along because in their eyes, the few differences are colossal enough to keep them divided. Each side is too blinded by the error of the others ways to see how analogous to one another they actually are.
Human beings have always been curious about the meaning and purpose of life. Religions try to answer the curiosity people have about there being a higher source, typically identifying this greater domination as God. Some beliefs teach that there is only one G-d this is defined as a monotheistic religion. Some examples of monotheistic religions are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Although each sect has a different perspective on teachings and beliefs they have one common thread; the belief in a singular deity.
Islam and Judaism are two very popular religions across the world. They share many of the same basic principles of faith, but are also very different. 1.3 billion people support Islam and 14 million people support Judaism. The basic foundations and structure of the religion are similar in many ways. Islam is the second most popular religion after Christianity.
Islam and Christianity have a vast amount of similarities as well as differences. Islam searches for guidance from the Qur’an and Christianity depends on faith in Jesus. Islamic faith believes in the God, Allah. Above anything else, all religious Muslims obey Allah and his commandments to obtain peace. On other hand, Christianity puts faith in Jesus who is the son of God. A major concept that separates both of the religions is the fact that the God of each faith has different qualities. This means Islam and Christianity don’t worship the same God. Islam and Christianity are two separate belief systems in which two separate Gods exist.