Monday, February 6, 2012

How does this monotheistic religion differ from the other two major monotheistic religions?

Islam is different from Christianity and Judaism in several ways:

1. They believe that Muhammed was the last prophet.

2. They depict God as undifferentiated, eternal, unequal, and unbegotten.

3. They have different holidays- Ramadan, Eid-al-Fitr, and Eid-al-Adha.

4. Their holy day is Friday.

5. Their holy texts are the Koran and Hadith.

6. There are 2 sections- Sunni and Shi'i (Shias or Shi'ites).

7. They believe that God made Mecca the center of Islam and it's holy city.

8. They believe in five pillars- shahadah (public declaration of faith), salat (prayer five times a day), zakat (donating to charity), Ramadan (fasting during Ramadan), and Mecca (make pilgrimage to Mecca once in lifetime).

9. They believe their creator is omnipotent and merciful.

10. They believe in Satan, hell, and paradise.


[at left: Muhammed teaching]

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