the difference between islam and christianity ....

Main difference is that christianity is not upheld as a way of life. The bible forbids pork you know yet every1 eats it like crazy!! The Quran and Sunnah pave a way of life like no other religion can possibly hope to do!

ISLAM

CHRISTIANITY

Believes on one God

Believes Jesus is the son of God

Believes in muhammad saws

although written in the bible they dont

believe

salam.
sis that was an wrong article after reading all that it's like no way that is from an christian opps sorry
now all i can say is muslims believe god is one but christians believe Jesus is the son of god.
w.salam

format_quote Originally Posted by azim

Asalamu alaykum.

I'd say that there is only one man that seperates Islam and Christianity. It's not Jesus (as), neither is it Muhammad (pbuh). It's St. Paul.

If you take away his teachings, you are left with (more or less) Islam.

Are you sure becoz dont they believe that the disciples were inspired wiv Gods word? Wouldnt it still contain words that are not from GOD?

format_quote Originally Posted by Abd'Majid

Are you sure becoz dont they believe that the disciples were inspired wiv Gods word? Wouldnt it still contain words that are not from GOD?

I think brother Abdul Azim was talking about Christianity not the Bible, if Paul hadn't existed, the ummah of Prophet Jesus PBUH would not have gone astray, ie they would be left with Islam. Regarding the miracles of the disciples, as far as i know we can neither say its true or not true, it's a distinct possibility they occured, when it says in the bible the disciples were given tongues of other nations, the nations could also mean the tribes of Israel, the 12 different tribes.
There are many things muslims can't comment on regarding the Bible. In the bible Jesus PBUH is said to have a half brother called James born to Mary AS. Now we know Mary gave a virgin birth to Jesus PBUH, but we don't know of her life after that, we have not been informed in the Qur'an, it's mere speculation. We can either take the Bible's word for it and say James is Jesus' brother born to Mary later on, or we can simply say allah hu allim, allah knows best the story and history

But regarding original question, the difference between present day church-christianity and islam is mainly position of Jesus PBUH, but obv there are others aswell

Islam does not believe in the trinity. The quran says : Surely, disbelievers are those who said: "Allah is the third of the three (in a trinity)." But there is no ilah (god) (none who has the right to be worshipped) but One Ilah (God -Allah). And if they cease not from what they say, verily, a painful torment will befall the disbelievers among them.
( سورة المائدة , Al-Maeda, Chapter #5, Verse #73)

CHrisitiantiy believes in the trinity. (Holy ghost, the father, and the son)

Islam believes that Jesus (as) was a prophet and a slaveofgod . The quran says
in surah nisa " 4:172. O People of the Book ! exceed not the limits in your religion, and say not of ALLAH anything but the truth. Verily, the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was only a Messenger of ALLAH, and a fulfillment of HIS word which HE has sent down to Mary, and a mercy from HIM. So believe in ALLAH and HIS Messengers, and say not, `They are three.' Desist, it will be better for you. Verily, ALLAH is the only One God. Holy is HE, far above having a son. To HIM belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. And sufficient is ALLAH as a guardian."

Christians believe that Jesus (as) was crucified.

Islam denies this and believe that he was raised up to the heavens as said in the quran " 4:157. And for their disbelief and for their uttering against Mary a grievous calumny;

4:158. And for their saying, `We did slay the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of ALLAH;' whereas they slew him not, nor did they bring about his death upon the cross, but he was made to appear to them like one crucified; and those who differ therein are certainly in a state of doubt about it; they have no certain knowledge thereof, but only pursue a conjecture; and they did not arrive at a certainty concerning it. (surah nisa/ayah 157-158)

3: 55. And Jesus's enemies planned and ALLAH also planned, and ALLAH is the Best of Planners.


Most christains believe that judgement day will take place immeditaly after death.

Islam believes judgement day will take place at the end of the world.

Islam believes All mankind is born pure and he/she is responsible for his or her own sins and not someone else's.
Christians believe in Original Sin, (all of mankind is held responsible for the sins of Adam and Eve) which only the sacrament of baptism in the name of Christ can expiate.


Ill post more i have to pray maghrib now kay:

format_quote Originally Posted by nimrod

Also Christains believe that the teachings of Jesus are different from the teachings of Muhammad.

The man Jesus never taught that those who insult him were to be killed.

Thanks
Nimrod

And certainly Jesus never taught people to worship him or say that he is the son of God.

format_quote Originally Posted by nimrod

Also Christains believe that the teachings of Jesus are different from the teachings of Muhammad.

The man Jesus never taught that those who insult him were to be killed.

Thanks
Nimrod

did mohammad teach this? i mean is it in the qur'an or is this from a hadith?

format_quote Originally Posted by nimrod

Also Christains believe that the teachings of Jesus are different from the teachings of Muhammad.

The man Jesus never taught that those who insult him were to be killed.

Thanks
Nimrod

What do you mean? Nor did Muhammed PBUH, people would insult him left right and centre, yet he never did anything. And when the muslims conquered Mekkah, Muhammed PBUH proved his mercy by forgiving all those people
So what are you referring to?

format_quote Originally Posted by Muslim Knight

And certainly Jesus never taught people to worship him or say that he is the son of God.

I think you may find that He did.

Of course the biggest differences are Muhammed, the Quran, and Arabic. None of these have any importance in Christianity.

format_quote Originally Posted by Moss

What do you mean? Nor did Muhammed PBUH, people would insult him left right and centre, yet he never did anything. And when the muslims conquered Mekkah, Muhammed PBUH proved his mercy by forgiving all those people
So what are you referring to?

Actually I think I have had this discussion with Ansar Al-Adl. He did not forgive them all. He gave orders for several people to be killed - not for insulting him per se, but for propaganda against Islam and Muslims which often happened to insult him. Some of those people he forgave. Some he did not.

format_quote Originally Posted by HeiGou

Actually I think I have had this discussion with Ansar Al-Adl. He did not forgive them all. He gave orders for several people to be killed - not for insulting him per se, but for propaganda against Islam and Muslims which often happened to insult him. Some of those people he forgave. Some he did not.

Exactly thats teh difference. Its against Islam and muslims. So you say "which often happened to insult him" but on several other occasions people insulted Prophet Muhammed PBUH and other muslims, yet those people were forgiven. I think this is the thread you are talking about
http://www.islamicboard.com/refutati...sinations.html

format_quote Originally Posted by Moss

Exactly thats teh difference. Its against Islam and muslims. So you say "which often happened to insult him" but on several other occasions people insulted Prophet Muhammed PBUH and other muslims, yet those people were forgiven. I think this is the thread you are talking about
http://www.islamicboard.com/refutati...sinations.html

More than likely. However there was, at the time as far as I can see, no distinction between insulting Muhammed and propaganda against Islam and Muslims. After all what could you say about Muhammed that wouldn't be covered by the second?

I'll agree on several occasions people were forgiven. As long as they became Muslims. But on several occasions they were killed.