Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

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I'd just like to mention these verses from the Qur'an, Allaah Almighty says:


O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you dispute about Ibrahim (Abraham), while the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) were not revealed till after him? Have you then no sense?

Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and you know not.


Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism - to worship none but Allah Alone) and he was not of Al-Mushrikun (the polytheists)

Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Ibrahim (Abraham) are those who followed him, and this Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Wali (Protector and Helper) of the believers.


[Qur'an Aal Imraan (3: 65-68)]
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hola Fi_Sabilillah,

so this means muslims do not consider christians and jews followers of abraham i think? does that by extension mean muslims do not believe we follow the same God?

Dios te bendiga
 
We believe that the jews and christians are not following the way of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) because he was purely monotheistic. He never claimed that God has a son, or any relative whatsoever. Nor did he claim to be a jew. Abraham (peace be upon him) was a muslim, which comes from the root word islaam which means submission towards the Creator. That was the way of Abraham (peace be upon him) and we follow his way.


Peace.
 
All three religions come from the same lineage.

It always strikes me as odd that they fight so much amongst themselves than against faiths that are truly different, like buddhism, taoism, shinto, hinduism etc.
 
Fi_Sabilillah said:
We believe that the jews and christians are not following the way of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) because he was purely monotheistic. He never claimed that God has a son, or any relative whatsoever. Nor did he claim to be a jew. Abraham (peace be upon him) was a muslim, which comes from the root word islaam which means submission towards the Creator. That was the way of Abraham (peace be upon him) and we follow his way.


Peace.
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Just a point of information. Not all of the 12 Tribes of Israel (the descendants of Ibrahim through first Isaac, and then his son Jacob) were Jews. Sloppy language todays mislead many to believe that. And because Jews today trace their lineage back to Abraham, at least spiritually even if converts cannot do it physically, and the Bar and Bat Mitzvahs declare them to be "sons" and "daughters" of Abraham, it does not mean that they are declaring Abraham to be Jewish. (I don't know, maybe some are in their own minds.) The origin of the word Jew comes from the tribe of Judah. The Jews are those who come out of Judah and occupied the land that was the remaining kingdom of Judah after the divided kingdom. Also living in this Kingdom was the tribe of Benjamin and the Levites attached to the temple. Collectively these are who are Jews today.

( I ask our Jewish friends to correct me if I have mis-spoken.)
 
I believe both Muslims and Christians recognise the same God, i.e. The God of Abraham, but they rely on different accounts which describe him, the Christians in the Bible and their personal Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, whilst Muslims rely on the Qu'ran, claiming that the Bible is not a reliable source nor a revelant one.

Thus because of this fundamental difference which leads to different understanding and types of worship, you can conclude that Christians view and worship a different God than Muslims. Whilst they both claim to follow the God of Abraham, they then both disagree on who the God of Abraham is, is He a Three in One God which has manifested himself on earth among men as a person named Jesus, or is He God indivisible, who did neither come as man nor a part of His own Creation.

The study of each positions and their reasons why they hold the view is crucial in oder to arrive on the straight path.
 
Eesa, nicely worded. Even if we may up with different conclusions regarding what is and isn't the truth, I believe you have framed the issue very well.
 
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Greetings and peace to you all,

The same God created each and everyone of us but,

It seems he has chosen whom he wills in very different ways some Muslim, Christian, Hindu, etc. but why?

Did God create us with so many differences that he intended us to try and compete against each other, convert each other, and wage war against each other?

Because this is what the majority of the human race seems to do with so many differences, we seem so stupid, why can’t we get on with people who are different?

Could God’s plan be that we should all get along with each other in peace, helping each other, building communities and celebrating our differences? Or does he really want each faith group to try and convert the others, which often leads to conflict?

In the spirit of searching.

Eric
 
For outsiders (non Muslim, non Jewish, non Christian, non Baha'is)

It seems that all Muslims, Jews, Christians and Baha'is worship the same Abrahamic God.

I dont know about Christians, Jews and Baha'is.

But for us, Muslims and Jews worship the same God, but God doesnt accept the Jews religious deeds as they refused to recognise Muhammad. In Al Qur'an the Jews are referred as "Al Magdhoub" (Angered by God).

And it's totally hard for us to accept Christians to worship the same God, as Jesus is included as part of God. In the Qur'an they're referred as "Adh-Dhaaliin" (People who have gone astray)
 
I seek refuge in Allah (The One God) from the Satan (devil) the cursed, the rejected

With the name of ALLAH (swt) -The Bestower Of Unlimited Mercy, The Continously Merciful


Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh (May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)


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Difference between Muslims & Chrsitians:

God is only One . Chrsitians are worshipping 2 more dieties besides One God....that's the differences.
 
Greetings and peace be with you Pygoscelis;

All three religions come from the same lineage.

It always strikes me as odd that they fight so much amongst themselves than against faiths that are truly different, like buddhism, taoism, shinto, hinduism etc
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I can fully relate to what you are saying, I left the Catholic Church as a teenager mainly because I could not understand the churches confrontational stance against people of other faiths. The church has changed a lot in the last fifty years, but I feel there is still much bridge building to be done.

In the spirit of seeking peace

Eric
 
Greetings and peace be with you Al Habeshi;
I believe both Muslims and Christians recognise the same God,
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The greater question might be, what does the same God think about each of us?

We have to be as truthful as possible when answering this question because our answers are based on beliefs and not facts. The same God created each and every one of us despite all our differences in belief. But can anyone truthfully claim to know the mind of God and his ultimate purpose for mankind in all its diversity?

In the spirit of seeking peace on Earth

Eric
 
Eric, I think I want to rephrase your question.

If Muslims, Christians, and Jews each themselves claim to be worshipping the same God who Abraham worshipped who all claim to be the one and only true God, but they do not recognize each other's worship to in fact be worship of the one same God, what does God recognize?
 
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Greetings and peace be with you Pygoscelis;



I can fully relate to what you are saying, I left the Catholic Church as a teenager mainly because I could not understand the churches confrontational stance against people of other faiths. The church has changed a lot in the last fifty years, but I feel there is still much bridge building to be done.

In the spirit of seeking peace

Eric
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hola Eric H,

i hope i am not prying but have you come back to the Catholic Church since you were a teenager?

muchos gracias
Dios te bendiga
 
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Greetings and peace be with you Grace Seeker;

what does God recognize
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I think the question goes beyond what God recognises, how does God want us to treat the people who believe differently from ourselves?

In the spirit of searching

Eric
 
there is no trinity in Allah which consists of the father, son, and holy spirit so no we don't worship the same god as christians.
 
Greetings and peace be with you naz87;
so no we don't worship the same god as christians
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History keeps showing that people will kill because they believe the other person has false beliefs. I believe that we still have to search for a greater meaning of one God.

God has to be greater than the sum of all the religions in the world put together. One thing is certain that the same God who created you a Muslim also created me a Christian. We both worship God the creator of all that is seen and unseen.

Why would the same God give us religions that seem to compete against each other, and seem to be in conflict with each other? Is all this conflict what God intended to happen?

In the spirit of searching

Eric
 
Greetings and peace be with you Jayda;

i hope i am not prying but have you come back to the Catholic Church since you were a teenager?
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I came back to the church when I was around fifty searching for just one thing, the greatest meaning of one God the creator of all that is seen and unseen. I believe that the answer lies within your avatar, but I wonder if you have challenged the power of the greatest commandments to an ultimate truth?

Take care

Eric
 
Salaam/peace ;

Eric : how does God want us to treat the people who believe differently from ourselves?



Surah 29. The Spider


And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with means better (than mere disputation), unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say,

"We believe in the revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our Allah and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)." (29:46)



Surah 60. She That Is To Be Examined, Examining Her





Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just. (60:8)


Surah 6. Cattle, Livestock

Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides Allah, lest they out of spite revile Allah in their ignorance. Thus have We made alluring to each people its own doings.


In the end will they return to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the truth of all that they did.(6:108)
 

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