Christianity VS. Islam

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ISLAM</B></div> <div> <B>II Peter 2:1-2</B></div> <div> Followers of Islam are called <U>Muslims</U>.  There are <U>many</U> in this world:  Indonesia, <U>Pakistan</U>, <U>Bank dash</U>, <U>India</U>, <U>Turkey</U>, and Iran.  Almost <U>1</U> <U>billion</U> overall.  </div> <div> In the USA- <U>6</U> <U>million</U>.</div> <div> 3 Misconceptions:</div> <div> A- all Muslims are <U>Arabs</U>-most are <U>Asians</U></div> <div> B- all Muslims <U>hate</U> Jews & Christians</div> <div> C-All Muslims are <U>radical</U>, dangerous <U>terrorist</U>-minded people</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Brief History</B></div> <div> Started by <U>Muhammad</U> who claimed to have <U>copied</U> the exact words of God (Allah) into their scripture-<U>Koran</U>-in the <U>7</U> century.  Claimed to be last and <U>greatest</U> in series of prophets.  He and followers were <U>persecuted</U> and driven from <U>Mecca</U> at first but later returned.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Beliefs</B></div> <div> 5 Pillars of Islam:</div> <div> 1. Confession of <U>faith</U></div> <div> 2. <U>Prayer</U> <U>5</U> times a <U>day</U> facing <U>Mecca</U></div> <div> 3. <U>Fasting</U> during month of <U>Ramadan</U></div> <div> 4. <U>Alms</U>-giving </div> <div> 5. Trip to <U>Mecca</U> once in lifetime</div> <div> Will be <U>judged</U> by Allah at end of <U>time</U> according to their <U>obedience</U> to the 5 pillars & <U>Koran</U>.</div> <div> Heaven is a place of <U>rivers</U> of <U>wine</U> and many <U>beautiful</U> <U>women</U> for each <U>man</U>.  They encourage <U>humility</U>, <U>duty</U>, <U>kindness</U>, & <U>giving</U>.  They condemn <U>idolatry</U>, <U>Murder</U>, <U>gambling</U>, <U>drinking</U> of <U>wine</U>, & <U>adultery</U>.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Comparison</B></div> <div> Christianity                                                    Islam</div> <div> Jehovah is <U>God</U>                                          <U>Allah</U> is God</div> <div> Jesus is <U>God</U> in <U>flesh</U>                                  just a <U>prophet</U></div> <div> Gets to Heaven by <U>grace</U>                            by <U>works</U></div> <div> Bible is all of Scripture                               <U>Koran</U> is Scripture</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>LESSONS</B></div> <div> 1. If people are <U>willing</U> to <U>die</U> for <U>error</U>, then we should be <U>willing</U> to <U>live</U> for the <U>truth</U>.</div> <div> 2. Everyone must <U>decide</U> what is <U>true</U> & <U>follow</U> it.</div> <div> 3. Everyone must <U>decide</U> what is <U>true</U> & base their <U>eternal</U> <U>soul</U> on it.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>