Category: Comparative Religion

Mary in Islam (part 1 of 3)

Mary, the Mother of Jesus, holds a very special position in Islam, and God proclaims her to be the best woman amongst all humanity, whom He chose above all other women due to her piety and devotion.

{And (mention) when the angels said, 'O Mary! Indeed God has chosen you, and purified you, and ...

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Murder in the Bible

Murder in the Bible

The act of murder is rampant in the Bible. In much of the Bible, especially the Old Testament, there are laws that command that people be killed for absurd reasons such as working on the Sabbath, being gay, cursing your parents, or not being a virgin on your wedding night. ...
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The differences between Christianity and Islam

Q: What are the factors which causes a widening gap between muslim and christian communities?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

There are many great factors that widen the gaps between Muslims and Christians. The differences in belief between us and them do not let us get close unless they give up ...

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Muhammad in the Bible

Could he be the "Paraklytos"?

By: Yusuf Estes (Former Christian Preacher)

More than fourteen centuries have passed since the prophet of Arabia made claim to being the last and final 'messenger and slave' of Allah. Yet the intensity of discussion amongst scholars from all religions seems to ...

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A brief look at Moosa (peace be upon him)


We would like a brief description of Moosa (peace be upon him) and his people.


Praise be to Allaah.
· Allaah sent revelation to Moosa ibn 'Imraan (peace be upon him) and sent him to the Children of Israel to call them to worship Allaah alone, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And ...

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Why So Many Religions?

Why So Many Religions?

By- Yusuf Estes

If there is only one God, then why are there so many religions?

All religions originated with Allah and then people began to add or take away from the teachings so as to take control over each other.

{This day, those who disbelieved have given up all ...
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The Return of Jesus (part 1 of 5)

Description: Similarities and differences about the second coming of Jesus between Christians and Muslims. The Messiah at the end of times according to Judaism.

By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) - Published on 12 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008


Both Islam and Christianity ...

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Jesus, son of Mary (part 1 of 5): Muslims Love Jesus too!

Jesus, son of Mary (part 1 of 5): Muslims Love Jesus too!

Christians often talk about developing a relationship with Christ and accepting him into their lives. They assert that Jesus is much more than a man and died on the cross to free mankind from the original sin. Christians speak of Jesus ...
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The Return of Jesus (part 4 of 5)

Description: After the False Messiah; the annulment of the false religions of the people of the book, the establishment of God's nation under Jesus, and the invasion of the Gog and Magog.

By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) - Published on 19 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008

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Jesus, son of Mary (part 4 of 5): Did Jesus Really Die?

Jesus, son of Mary (part 4 of 5): Did Jesus Really Die?

The idea of Jesus dying on the cross is central to the Christian belief. It represents the conviction that Jesus died for the sins of mankind. The crucifixion of Jesus is a vital doctrine in Christianity; however Muslims reject it ...
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WHO WROTE THE BIBLE?

Friedman, Richard Elliott
Summit Books (Simon & Schuster, Inc.) 1987
[We begin our quote from page 232-233]

Artistry Upon Artistry
The redactor [1], whom I identify as Ezra, has been the least appreciated of the contributors to the Five Books of Moses. Usually, more credit is given to the ...

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