ISLAM VERSUS CHRISTIANITY Beliefs of Islam

Islam Christianity Jesus is prophet like Abraham, Moses, and Noah Allah has no sons Jesus more than prophet, he is God Jesus is the Son of God Deity of Jesus

Islam Christianity Rejects doctrine of original sin Salvation through obedience to Allah and Muhammad Denies crucifixion of Jesus Salvation earned by good works and almsgiving Only sure way to heaven is by jihad Believe in original sin Salvation through Jesus Christ Jesus died and rose for our sins Man has free will Salvation

Islam Christianity Genesis cannot be taken literally Earth is billions of years old Universe created by “big bang” Creation took 8 days Allah created everything from water Earth is few thousand years old God created universe in 6 days and rested on 7th Creation

Islam Christianity 4 inspired books –  the Torah (5 books of Moses)  Zabur (the psalms)  lnjil (the gospel)  Koran  The Christian Scriptures are incomplete without the Koran Koran contains no human words Koran contains no discrepancies Adding to God’s Word has serious consequences Old Testament inspired by God Bible without error Word of God

Islam Christianity allows and forbids murder and violence, depending on who is the recipient of the act Allah is one who is actually doing killing Jihad mandatory Murder forbidden Murder, Violence, War, and Oppression

Islam Christianity Men have authority over women Women do not have equal rights to inheritance Women who disobey will be beaten Spiritually, no difference between male and female Male is leader of household Women obey and respect husband Husband respect wife Treatment of Women

Islam Christianity Must recite 5 prayers a day facing Mecca Fasting required during Ramadan Fasting, prayer, and worship are done without being told, it is from the heart Fasting should be done in secrecy Prayer, Fasting, and Worship