1. How is Islam like Christianity and Judaism? In what ways are they different?They are all monotheistic, they all have a holy book, they all originated in the Middle East, they all have prophets. Differences include that they don’t believe that Jesus is the son of God, Muslims pray 5 times a day whilst others don’t, and they have different clothing requirements.
2. Do Islam and Christianity have different origins? No, both religions share the same origin. All religions; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; are revelations from God, the Creator, the one and only one. The three religions are called Abrahamic religions, relative to prophet Abraham. The three religions are according to God revelation to his prophets. Judaism religion is per God revelation of Torah to prophet Moses. Christianity religion is per God revelation of Bible to prophet Jesus, and Islam religion is per God revelation of Quran to prophet Muhammad
3. What does Islam teach about Jesus? How does this differ from the Christian belief in Jesus? The don’t believe that Jesus is the son of God but a holy divine figure that is one of their prophets. Their beliefs differ as Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God and that he died to save the human race.
4. What similarities and differences does Islam have with other religions? (origins, after life, prophets, commands / laws)
Prophets: Adam, Noah and Abraham
After life: All believe in heaven and hell
Commands and laws: Jews and Christians follow the 10 commandments but Islam has its own
5. Are the Eastern religions of Hindu / Buddhism like the monotheistic religions? No as they are polytheistic religions with many gods
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