The Quran's view of Cristians
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jaQui
2015/03/04 10:23
Why are Muslims so hesitant to listen to Christians? Why are Christian views and arguments so often dismissed without any real consideration? Why do Muslims seem appreciative of Christian virtues and piety, yet refuse to consider Christian truth? Before one looks for answers from modern or medieval politics, or from culture or sociology, one should go to the heart and fountain of Islam, the Qur’an. Its references to Christians provide the basis for much of the ensuing history of Christian/Muslim relations. They also provide the basis for much of current Islamic attitudes and actions toward Christians and the West. Qur’anic references to Christians are both positive and negative. Here are items of praise toward Christians. Some are sincere and pious, engaged in good works and pious in devotions. There is an Islamic emphasis of piety: reciting revelation during the night, falling prostrate in prayer, enjoining right conduct and forbidding indecency. Some show humility and entire devotion to God. Christians are said to be closer to Muslims than Jews and idolaters. (3:110-115,199; 5:82) Some Christians are also praised for their character. Some are trustworthy with money (3:75), examples of moderation (5:66), merciful and compassionate following the example of Jesus (57:27). Sincere Christians are also said to not be worthy of hell (2:62; 5:69).
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jaQui
2015/03/08 15:26
Can some one pls explain?
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Xiao Zen
2015/03/09 21:32
Do you wish an explanation of the article or what the topic title asks?
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jaQui
2015/03/09 21:56
Opium: Do you wish an explanation of the article or what the topic title asks?
Yes pls explain all? Thanxsmiley
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Xiao Zen
2015/03/10 07:31
jacki: Yes pls explain all? Thanxsmiley
1. Why are Muslims so hesitant to listen to Christians? Muslims listen, they just do not always agree. 2. Why are christian view often dismissed without any real consideration? As I have said they listen, they just do not always agree. The religions have common ground but they are also fundamentally different in other aspects and so this is no surprise, yes? Unless "real consideration" is a euphemism for complete agreement. 3. Why do Muslims seem appreciative of Christian virtues and piety, yet refuse to consider Christian truth? "Truth" is a relative and subjective term. Finding something positive and worthy of respect even in someone you may not completely agree with is a good thing, since Muslims are Muslims and to accept the Christian "truth" would make them other than Muslims, should Muslims not find something to respect among Christians rather? 4. Before one looks for answers from modern or medieval politics, or from culture or sociology, one should go to the heart and fountain of Islam. I disagree, there is nothing in either Holy book that prescribes much of what occurs in Christian / Islamic discourse. What has the largest influence on this relationship is clearly history and modern politics. The Holy books themselves have not changed over the course of the last 2 centuries but the relationship between member of the two faiths and the countries they live in certainly has changed. Thus, it makes no sense to blame the books, no? In short according to Islam, Christians are misguided but are brothers to Muslims as are Jews to a lessor degree. All three faiths share much of the same cast in their religious narratives although they disagree on details. I am unsure if this explanation meets your expectations.
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jaQui
2015/03/10 10:09
w0w! Thanx a lot sweety now i understand smiley
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Xiao Zen
2015/03/10 15:58
You are welcome smiley
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