ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY

Islam and Christianity

Islam and Christianity

Introduction

Both Islam and Christianity are monotheistic beliefs, believing in the identical god, referred to as 'Allah' by the Muslims and, 'God' by the Christians. In this sense, Islam and Christianity are considerably intertwined, appearing to come from the same beginning.

For Islam, the stories about origin of the universe are found in their holy book, the Koran. Like the Bible, the Koran says that God created the world in six days, from starch. Christianity stories about creation are found in the first two chapters of the Genesis, in its holy book, the Bible. Christianity and Islam are limited to a brief presentation of religious facts, without entering into specific of historical and theological dialogue. (Michael, 2009)

Discussion

Christianity and Islam are two of the most noteworthy religions since their formation. Both religions are very alike with only some of the convictions and teachings being different. They also give distinct note to outsiders as to what their beliefs stand for. Both beliefs are monotheistic with holy text and they both strive to conquer evil.

Out of hundred convictions living in this world two are the most important ones, Christianity and Islam. Currently average of 750 million persons practices Islam. On the other hand, another billion people practices Christianity. The starting of Islam is really drawn from Christianity; the history displays that one evening in 610, the first of numerous revelations came from God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. In Christianity Gabriel is said to be the identical angel who brought news of the birth of Jesus, the founder of Christianity. The message that there was only one God, Allah was declared by Muhammad. Not numerous Gods were there to pray and most Arabs accepted it.

It was clarified that this God was the creator of world, ...