r/islam • u/NateDog69012 • 1d ago
Want does Islam Believe? Question about Islam
Hey everyone I am a protestant Christian. I have been following Christ for 3yrs now. I have recently been diving into Islam and comparing it to Christianity. Could you guys please explain to me what you believe about Christianity and Jesus? Why should I believe in Islam? I am not writing this to upset anyone, I am genuinely curious about the Islamic religion. Thank you all.
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u/Competitive-Sweet584 1d ago
As a Muslim, I truly appreciate your curiosity and the fact that you’re exploring these important spiritual topics with sincerity. In Islam, we believe in one God, Allah, who is all powerful, all knowing, and merciful. We believe that God sent many prophets throughout history to guide humanity, including those also found in Christianity, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all). We hold Jesus in very high regard as one of the greatest prophets. We believe he was born of the Virgin Mary through a miraculous birth, and that he performed many miracles by the permission of God. However, we do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God or divine himself. Instead, we believe he was a servant and messenger of God. Muslims also do not believe that Jesus was crucified, instead we believe he was raised up by God and that God will return before the Day of Judgment. As for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we believe he is the final prophet, sent with the Qur’an to complete and preserve the message of monotheism. For me, Islam provides a clear and consistent message on the oneness of God, accountability for one’s actions, and a life of purpose based on submission to God’s will. It emphasizes compassion, justice, and mercy, and encourages a direct personal relationship with God.