Islam, Judaism, Catholicism, and Protestantism Essays -- Religion Fait

Islam, Judaism, Catholicism, and ProtestantismI.IslamThe Muslims main sacred textbook is the al-Quran, which they believe Gabriel gave to Mohammad from God. Muslims believe that the Koran is the final revelation from God, as the news has been corrupted upon translation. My passage is Isaiah 53 where it talks roughly a trauma servant for Israel. While Christians believe this is a prophecy of savior, Muslims believe that Jesus was only a prophet. They believe Jesus was never crucified, and Allah made soulfulness look like Jesus instead. (Koran 4157) Interestingly enough, when our Muslim consultant, Dr. Akhter, was asked to the highest degree Jesus teachings according to the Koran and how it may relate to this passage, he state that he does not know of His teachings. Thus, the suffering servant, according to Islamic teachings, is the gay who Allah made to appear identical to Jesus.Regarding Islam, the only area that caught me off bind was when Dr. Akhter stated that Jesus will come back to die and tire the cross. The Jihad is another issue that affect me, because it hardly corresponds to what Allah instructed Mohammad to do in the Koran in countless verses. Dr. Akhter said that a Muslim must(prenominal) fight injustice as a part of the Jihad.Dr. Akhter also surprised me with another statement when I asked him about a hierarchy of prophets in Islam. He said there is a passage in the Koran that states you should not compare a prophet to another. He also talked about the pilgrimage to Mecca and explained how it atones for sins. Once a Muslim experiences the pilgrimage, they have a bonny slate. It is a very sensitive issue, because non-Muslims are forbidden to go to the Kaaba. The worship practices of Muslims are somewhat ... ..., anyone that decides to pursue Him as their Savior is a Christian. It is through Jesus Christ that a person is born once more spiritually and made alive through Him. WORKS CITEDAkhter, Dr. Waseem. Personal intervi ew. February 17, 2005.Allah the moon around God. The Archaeology of the Middle East. 1997. http//www.biblebelievers.org.au/moongod.htmBuraga, Pastor Dan. Personal interview. March 3, 2005.The Glorious Quran. second ed. Elmhurst, New York. 2003.Harris, Stephen. Understanding the Bible. 6th ed. New York McGraw-Hill, 2003.The Interactive Bible. Islam Meteorite Worship of the sear Stone. http//www.bible.ca/bible.htmJuda, Rabbi Allen. Personal interview. February 24, 2005.NIV Study Bible. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI Zondervan, 2002. Roman Catholicism. papistical CATHOLICSM. 2005. http//www.carm.org/catholic.htm