The Truth of Islam and Christianity

Islam and Christianity are two great religions in the world.

Islam originated in Arabia in the early 7th century. The beliefs in Islam were founded by the Prophet Muhammad in 622 CE, its adherents world wide today are an estimate of 1.3 billion. There are two main sects in Islam, Sunni and Shi’ite. The Sunni concept of predestination is called divine decree, while the Shi'a version is called divine justice. The main theme is “Live for Allah and die for Allah.” However, the main concept of Islam centers on a faith in Allah that many people recognize.

Christianity was founded in early 1st century CE. Christianity focuses on the teaching, miracles, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today it is the largest religion in the world, with around 2 billion followers.

The Bible teaches that Christianity was built on the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. God, as Jesus Christ, came and died for all people in the world. Only by God’s grace is mankind saved from eternal destruction to eternal life. Christianity has a wide variety of forms, beliefs and practices, but it all centers around faith in Jesus Christ.

These two religions share the same origin, theme, and expectation. They share the belief in their expectation of Jesus Christ’s second return during the end times. Islamic eschatology is concerned with the Qiyamah (end of the world) and the final judgment of humanity. Christians also have same view; however, this shared expectation has caused division between both beliefs. These differences occur in between both religions view in their hope to enter into paradise, the second coming of Jesus Christ, and His Title as Son of God.

Muslims consider that Muhammad and Jesus both were prophets, but the latest prophet was Muhammad, who professed to proclaim a revelation from God. So Muslims believe Islam is the final teaching of God. The Quran says Jesus will come as a just ruler; he will defeat Dajjal, and pay wages to everybody according to their works. On the other hand, Christians believe that Jesus is Son of God and is the only way to reach eternity. They say that everyone has to follow Jesus Christ the Messiah, because in Him there is an assurance of paradise and eternal life, because he sacrificed His life for the redemption of sins. Jesus Christ said that He is the only way to enter into the kingdom of God. God sent many prophets but in vain. Because of that reason God Himself came and made the way. They believe in no other prophets after Jesus Christ because Himself came and accomplished the task. However, Muslims say that we have to follow Muhammad, because he said that if anybody testifies that Muhammad as a prophet of Allah, then he or she will be granted paradise. And, so here is where the conflict arises - Which is the right path, and who do we follow Jesus or Muhammad?.

There is much dispute in this matter throughout the world between these two religions. If Allah was not pleased with the teachings of Jesus, why did Allah give Messiah, such an authority in the end days? Why did God send Jesus in the end days as a just ruler? Why should we be judged by Jesus? Whose teachings do we follow, Muhammad’s or Jesus’? Please read and find out the answer.

Islam and Christianity have a unifying beginning. They both originated from Judaism. They both have the common origin of creationism, prophets, Torah, scriptures, and the gospel - however, both religions do not have a unifying end.

One common theme in both religions is that they do not believe in reincarnation. Both religions believe the human race is born; they die, and are resurrected, because there is life after death. They believe in heaven and hell, and their ultimate hope in waiting for Jesus Christ’s second return is the same. However, Islam and Christianity differ in the understanding of how a person reaches heaven. Which understanding is the right way?

To investigate the truth, I took references from Quran, Hadiths and Bible (Torah, Scripture, and Gospel), I hope from this research we all can find out the true way in reaching eternal life. Just to note, in writing I substituted “Allah” for “God”, since used “Allah” in Arabic is “God”.