Questions tagged [islam]
Referring to the followers of Mohammed and the religion founded in 622 AD by Mohammed.
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What is the basis for saying Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Muslims claim that they worship the same god as Christians do. (Similarly, Christians claim to worship the same God as the Jews do.)
Are there any Christian denominations that accept this claim? If ...
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A Christian view of Mohammad [closed]
I would like to present a summary of the Muslim point of view about Christ and in return I ask for the same: Who was Muhammad according to Christians? It's not about who is right or wrong. I just want ...
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What is the basis for the belief that Christianity and Islam worship different gods?
Another question entitled "Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?" requested the basis for the belief that Christians and Muslims do worship the same god.
In this question, I am requesting ...
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Was Islam originally considered to be a Christian sect?
There is some speculation that Islam was originally considered to be a sect of Christianity by those who claimed to be Christians, rather than a separate religion (e.g., Hinduism, Jainism). Do any ...
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Christian view of why there are so many similarities between Quran and Bible? [closed]
Quran has a huge number of stories that originally came in Bible. To Muslims, this is almost a miracle that God revealed the same stories to prophet without the prophet knowing about it because he was ...
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What is the view of Islam within the Catholic Church? [closed]
Ever since Islam arose what has been the view of Islam within the Catholic Church?
The desired answer will include papal and Church magisterium and pronouncements, the view of saints, and while not ...
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Is there any Scriptural support for claims about Jesus appearing to Muslims in dreams and visions?
I've heard many testimonies and claims about Muslims converting to Christianity because Jesus allegedly appeared to them in dreams and visions. For the interested reader, these are some example ...
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How is the Christian Jesus different from the Muslim Jesus? [closed]
Obviously they refer to the same human being, however what are some beliefs that Christians hold about Jesus that Muslims do not share. I ask this question in sort of an apologetic spirit so that I ...
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What is the role of Mohammed in the Bible?
John 14:16 and 14:26, which refer to a Paraclete ("comforter"), have been read by Muslims as a prediction that Muhammad will succeed Jesus.
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you ...
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Is the Qur'an compatible with Christianity? [closed]
In comment discussion of another question, these mentions about the Qur'an were made:
The Qur'an teaches that Christ is a Prophet in Islam. In that sense I wouldn't say it's "Anti-Christian" or ...
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Where do Christians believe the Qur'an came from? [closed]
The "prophet" Muhammad stated that the angel Gabriel visited him with revelation and he put great importance upon Gabriel.
So my question is, where do Christians believe Muhammad's revelation came ...
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What is the origin of the Evil Eye in Christianity?
My family owns several charms—such as necklaces, bracelets, and small stones—with the Evil Eye symbol on it.
My family is Christian, and if I remember correctly the Evil Eye is of Turkish ...
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Why don’t Christians accept Muhammad as the true prophet?
Jews had prophets and received Scriptures from those prophets. Later, came Christians who had apostles and through them received Scriptures. Still later, Muslims come along and they have one prophet ...
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What are the differences between Mormonism and Islam, and how do Mormons react to comparisons with it?
Before anything else, a point of order. This question has the ability to be construed as mean-spirited towards my Mormon brothers. I'd like to hope that I have the credibility on this site to be ...
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What did Christians write about Muhammad during his life?
Are there any records written by Christians about Muhammad that were written during his life? If so, what did they say about him? I would be very surprised if the Church of ~600-630 AD didn't have ...
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According to the Roman Catholic Church, is halal meat being offered up to idols?
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that ye abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things ...
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In light of grace, How does a Christian consider the devotedness of Muslims and Jews?
This question is somewhat triggered by this question. I felt a plethora of emotions when I thought about the right way to approach answering it, and I felt it would be better to express these ...
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Is it permissible for a Catholic to pray the Salat?
I'm thinking of visiting a mosque on Wednesday. I've done this before a couple of years ago and it was a very valuable experience. The last time I visited I joined in the Salat and thought it was a ...
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Can Muslims be considered Muslims and Christians at the same time in the sight of God? [closed]
There are a number of Christians (groups that believe in Christ and name themselves "Christian") who don't believe in the Trinity. Many of these are broadly considered Christians.
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Is the doctrine of the Trinity the primary difference between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism? [closed]
Judaism got its root in 1st millennium BC; Islam originated in 7th century AD; Christianity took birth in the 1st century AD. Did doctrinal differences regarding the Trinity necessitate the creation ...
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What are the "gospels" in the Gospels?
As far as I know there are 4 Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
I am an ex-Christian (currently atheist) who had a debate with a Muslim about a few discrepancies between the Qur'an and the Bible. ...
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Catholic position about non-truthfully conversion to islam
Two people, call them Jones (Catholic) and Fatima (Muslim), want to marry: first civilly and if the bishop gives a dispensation, religiously.
Fatima is from a Muslim country that prohibits Muslim ...
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Why does the Quran mention Jesus Christ 25 times, but Mohammad only 5 times? [closed]
I ask anyone here, and I ask all people who think that Muhammad, peace be upon him, edited and wrote the Quran, to give me a fair and convincing answer for this question:
Question: Why is Jesus ...
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Do Muslims pray like Christians should?
This is how it's mentioned in the Bible:
Then Ezra blessed the LORD the great God. And all the people answered, "Amen, Amen!" while lifting up their hands; then they bowed low and ...
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Converting to Judaism or Islam vs Trinitarian or Uniterian [closed]
If a Christian "converts" to Judaism or Islam (or any of the Abrahamic religions), is he still considered saved as a Christian? What if he/she converted from Trinitarian to Uniterian? This is a ...
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Is Christianity an ethnic religion?
It's well-known that in the Bible God mentioned all about Israel and its people like Judaism. Judaism and Christianity believe in the same Bibles also. So Judaism is an ethnic religion according to ...